Athens, IL Obituaries

Apr 23, 2020

Rodger A. Gill 2/7/52 -4/23/2020

Rodger A Gill, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2020. He went home leaving his wife Bobbi Gill-woods, step-children Jessica Carter, Cori Woods Chris Woodrum, several step grand-children, sister Aundrea, her wife Barb, niece and goddaughter Jackie Ann, and his little friend Precious the hummingbird. He was preceded by mother...

Apr 15, 2020

Phillip H. Frank I of Athens passed away April 15, 2020 in Springfield due to the COVID19 virus. Phillip was born April 5, 1925 in Peoria, Illinois to Godfrey and Wilhemina Feinholtz Frank. Phillip grew up on the family farm just south of Springfield, Illinois. He attended the Crow’s Mill School and graduated from Ball Township High...

Apr 14, 2020

John F. Miller, born May 15, 1938 in Springfield, IL., son of Clarence F. and Clara Madeline Rohrer Miller. John was the oldest of 3 brothers predeceased, Marvin, Walter Joe, and Dennis.

Survived by his wife, Clara M. Miller, and 6 children. Greg Miller (Sarita) of Zacapa, Guatemala, Nancy (Chuck) Wilkins of Lincoln, IL, Laura...

Apr 10, 2020

Dalton “Jake” Richards, age 23, of Athens, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Jake was born on August 19, 1996, in Springfield, IL the son of David Richards and Pamela Wells–Richards.

Jake is survived by his daughter Ryleigh Ann Richards, his father David (Michelle) Richards, his mother Pamela Wells-Richards, his brothers Phillip...

Apr 4, 2020

Velma I. (Laws) Croft, age 89, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in White Hall, Illinois.

Velma was born August 18, 1930 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of George and Nancy (Faught) Laws.

She married Robert “Bob” Croft on October 10, 1948 in...

Mar 25, 2020

Margaret H. Hughes, age 90, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed on March 25, 2020 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Mrs. Hughes was born January 3, 1930 in Petersburg, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy Powell Melton.

She married Donald Hughes on November 6, 1948.  He preceded her in death in 2001....

Mar 24, 2020

Barbara Shannon Cox, 73, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2020 with both of her children at her side, holding her hand and guiding her to the world beyond this one.  She was a dedicated teacher, talented artist, and lover of history.  Most importantly, she was a loving mother and grandmother, who passed on many talents, traditions,...

Mar 15, 2020

Betty Riddle, age 82, of Petersburg, formerly of Cumberland County, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home.

She was born on October 30, 1937 the daughter of Rassie and Myrtle Norris – Shaw.

Betty is survived by her three sons, Jim Smith of Athens, Tim Smith of...

Mar 10, 2020

Charlene Frances Turner passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 9, 2020 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa. She would have been 99 on June 17 th of this year.

Charlene was born June 17, 1921, Warrensburg, MO, the daughter of James Adam and Carrie Garvey Fickas. She married John W. Turner, 1944, he died in September...

Mar 4, 2020

Robert “Bob” L. Hankley, age 75, of Athens, departed on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Bob was born on August 26, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Paul and Regina (Antonacci) Hankley.

He married Donna on June 14, 1969 in Springfield.  She preceded him in death in...

Feb 13, 2020

Betty Jane Anderson, age 69, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Health Care Center in Havana.

Betty was born on May 6, 1950 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of David and Alma Summers Anderson.

She is survived by two sisters, Janet (Vince) Long of Beason, and Mary Eastham of...

Feb 9, 2020

Donald Montgomery, age 91, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born January 30, 1929 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of R.S. and Cathleen (Wigginton) Montgomery.

Donald married Joann on December 15, 1950.  They were happily married for over 67 years.

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Feb 6, 2020

Edmond “Foozy” Cline, age 90, of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Ramsey, Illinois on July 24, 1929.

Edmond married Marion Sherrock Gaddie on May 2, 1964.

Edmond is survived by his wife, Marion Cline; a daughter, Lisa (husband Howie) Nichols; a...

Feb 1, 2020

William (Bill) Charis entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Bill passed peacefully and quietly after a brief illness. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Reeda, and two sons, Bill Jr. of Chicago and Robert of Champaign. His parents, Anna and John Charis, grandparents, Celeste and Maria Mariuzza, aunts, uncle and other...

Jan 31, 2020

Bobbie G. Dowell, age 84, of Athens, passed away January 31, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Bobbie was born on September 26, 1935 in Greenview, IL the son of Rube and Hazel Pierce – Dowell.

Bobbie married Betty Nance on May 4, 1957 at Athens Christian Church, Athens, IL by Reverend...

Jan 11, 2020

Steven Lee Selby, age 61, a residence of Athens since 1992, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born on December 29, 1958 in Pekin, Illinois the son of Ronald Carl and Phyllis Kay Gambrel Selby.

He married Deborah Ann Severns on October 1,...

Dec 24, 2019

Joyce S. (Abbott) Fornoff, age 81, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on August 20, 1938 in Richmond, Virginia.

Joyce married Walter Fornoff on March 29, 1964.

She is survived by her husband, Walter, Sr.; sons,...

Dec 20, 2019

Barbara Kern, age 78, of Petersburg, died at 2:29 AM on Friday, December 20, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She was born October 24, 1941 in Menard County, one of nine children of Noah and Irma (Lucht) Kern.

Barb attended No. 8 Grade School, Rock Creek Grade School, and graduated from...

Dec 5, 2019

James D. Neavill, age 70, of Jacksonville, formerly of Fancy Prairie and Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Jim was born on November 29, 1949 in Springfield, the son of Arthur E. and Helen G. “Tootie” (Black) Neavill.

He survived by his brother...

Nov 23, 2019

Sharon Eller, age 73, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, in Petersburg.

Sharon was born on October 1, 1946 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada the daughter of Norman and Gladys (Tisdale) Williams.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Joe; her children, Stephanie Lester, Jason (wife Amie)...