Athens, IL Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

Richard, age 57, a resident of Dade City, FL, was born May 18, 1963 in Springfield, IL, the son of Jean Snedigar and Larry Ruffner. Rick Deiss adopted him at age two.

He is survived by his mother, Jean Deiss and father Larry Ruffner; one son, Trevor Dale Deiss of Manhattan, KS; a brother, Brian ...

Apr 10, 2021

Bernard Glenn Bringe of Inverness, IL passed away on April 10, 2021.  He was born in Northwood, Iowa, the son of Melvin and Gladys (Pangburn) Bringe.  He received his BS at the University of Whitewater and MBA at Roosevelt University.  He...

Apr 5, 2021

Albert Knous of Petersburg, IL; born January 25, 1930 to the late Joel and Margaret (Ridder) Knous died, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Villas East, Sherman, Illinois.

In his long healthy life Albert was known to five children as “Dad”: Jan (husband Cliff) Baxter, Micah Garner (wife Diane Garner Maloney), Norm (wife Judy) Knous, Jeanne...

Mar 29, 2021

Candace Cain, age 61, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence in Springfield.

She was born on July 22, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of V. Stewart and Evaruth (Clemens) Cain.

Mourning her passing are her brothers, Lonnie (wife Cinda) Cain, Kevin (wife Cindy) Cain, and Kelly...

Mar 28, 2021

William Wolf, age 91, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday March 28, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born March 16, 1930 the son of Walter and Irene (Minzes) Wolf.

He married Eula Dake on April 1, 1951.

William is survived by his wife, Eula; a son, Steven...

Mar 25, 2021

Monique Jeanne-Marie Gaston, 96, of Athens, Ill., precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She left us exactly one month to the day since the passing of her husband, Bennie Lee Gaston, and five days shy of her 97th birthday.

Monique was born March 31,...

Mar 21, 2021

Janice Ishmael, age 76, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Janice was born December 1, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of William and Wilma (Montgomery) Davison.

She married Sam Ishmael on June 27, 1965 at the Greenview United Church.

Mourning...

Mar 21, 2021

Martha “Marty” Gillmore, age 79, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born August 28, 1941 the daughter of Earl and Alice Fillbright.

Marty married James “Pete” Gillmore in 1960.

Mourning her passing are her son, Gary Wayne (wife Barbara) Gillmore of Mason...

Mar 17, 2021

George W. Hamilton, age 87, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his son’s residence in Springfield surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 24, 1933 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Ray and Mildred (Adams) Hamilton.

Mourning his passing are his sons, Bill Hamilton and Dave (wife...

Mar 16, 2021

Abigail Ruth Ludwig, age 77, of Springfield, passed away from a progressive illness on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born on September 19, 1943 in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Orville and Dorothy (Westoff) Hartman.

Mourning her passing are two daughters, Abigail Ludwig and Rachel Hills-Stoneking;...

Mar 6, 2021

Brian K. Bennett, age 50, has returned home to the Lord on Saturday March 6, 2021.

He was born June 8, 1970, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Merle and Wanda (Sheppard) Bennett.

Brian is survived by his mother, Wanda (Sheppard) Bennett of Havana; son, Michael K. Bennett; two grandchildren, Layla and Laken...

Mar 1, 2021

Allan Dean, age 62, of Sweetwater, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Allan was born March 7, 1958 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Roy and Carol Dean.  After his father’s passing, he was raised by his step-father, Bill Cooper.

He married Anita M. Creviston on June 3,...

Feb 25, 2021

Bennie Lee Gaston, 94, of Athens, Ill., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home on February 25, 2021, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 15, 1926 in Charleston, Ill., one of nine children born to Grover William Gaston and Cora Fern (Hoseney) Gaston.

Survivors include his wife, Monique...

Feb 13, 2021

Douglas E. Weiss, age 59, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

He was born May 14, 1961 in Springfield, IL.  He is the son of Duane and Angela J. (Wilson) Weiss of rural Sherman.

Doug attended the Sherman-Williamsville Public Schools and after high school graduation, he attended Western...

Feb 12, 2021

Walter E. Fornoff, Sr., age 85, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Walter was born on September 20, 1935 in Athens, IL the son of George and Gladys Fornoff.

He is survived by two sons, Charles and Joseph Fornoff; four grandchildren, Kayla...

Feb 10, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Buhr, age 79, of Athens, Ill., received his crown of glory on Monday, February 8, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Larry was born October 14, 1941, in Athens, the son of Raymond and Velma (Fawns) Buhr. A dedicated servant to his hometown, Larry served the City of Athens as Ward 2...

Feb 3, 2021

Lettie Diekroeger, age 84, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Concordia Village in Springfield with her daughter, Leigh, by her side.

She was born July 18, 1936 in Hannibal, MO, to George and Maxine Hicks.

Lettie graduated from Hannibal High School and attended Central Methodist College where she met...

Feb 3, 2021

Carl L. Claypool, age 88, of Springfield, formerly of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

He was born July 8, 1932 in Williamsville, the son of Henry and Helena Claypool.

Carl is survived by sisters, Emma Adams of Chatham, Ramona Flagg of Sherman; brother, Donald (wife...

Jan 27, 2021

Dorothy Eileen Walsh Lawson, age 101, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Surviving are her daughter, Marcia (Guy) Kolb of Woodbridge, VA; daughter-in-law, Pat Lawson of Decatur; grandsons, Greg (Suzie) Lawson and Andy (Emily) Lawson, both of Oreana; great-grandchildren, Landon, Brady and Rylan Lawson...

Jan 27, 2021

Lois Ann Schultz, age 83, of Williamsville, was called home to heaven to be with Dad on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born March 12, 1937 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Loriene (Max) Garner.

Lois Ann is survived by her sons, Kevin (Rita)...