Athens, IL Obituaries

Wayne Heissinger

Jul 2, 2020

Wayne Heissinger, age 64, of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.

Wayne was born May 19, 1956, in Springfield, IL the son of Warren and Marilyn Heissinger

He is survived by his mother Marilyn; two sisters, Terri (Ron) Peterman, LeAnne (Mark) Fricke; brother, Kurt Heissinger; five nephews, Brian and...

Velda Marcella Edwards

Jun 21, 2020

Velda “Marcella” Edwards, age 86, peacefully passed away on Sunday June 21, 2020 in Riverton, IL.

She was born November 3, 1933 in Greenview, Illinois the daughter of Rube and Hazel Dowell.

She is survived by her niece, Connie (Keith) Pillsbury of Petersburg; one sibling, James “J.E.” (Joyce) Dowell of Colorado Springs, CO;...

Steven L. Halford

Jun 14, 2020

Steve Halford, age 62, of Cantrall, passed away on Sunday, June 14, at his residence.

He was born August 3, 1957, the son of Gary and Carol Stites Halford.

Steve lived for his family, including his children, Shanna (husband Chris) Hull, Michael (wife Shannon) Halford, and Josh Halford; grandchildren, Raina, Sati, Beau, and...

William E. Thomas, Sr.

Jun 2, 2020

William E. Thomas Sr., age 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Bill was born on April 30, 1932 the son of Roy and Margaret Thomas of Lerna, IL.

He married Norma Tate on December 9, 1951.

He is survived by his wife,...

Constance Marilyn Hays

Jun 1, 2020

Constance Marilyn Hays, age 84, of Sherman, passed away peacefully Monday, June 1, 2020 at St. Johns Hospital surrounded by her children.

Connie was born August 6, 1935 the daughter of Clarence and Nita (Constant) Bottorff. She grew up in Williamsville and graduated from there in 1953. She married C. Edward Hays in 1986 and...

Nancy J. Butler

May 31, 2020

Nancy Butler, age 84, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.

Nancy was born June 17, 1935 the daughter of Chester and Gladys Baxley.

She married Jim Butler on June 30, 1990 in Springfield.

She is survived by siblings, Judy (husband John) Graves and Loren...

Joel A. Hale

May 15, 2020

Joel A. Hale, 32, of Athens Il, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.

He is survived by his mother Cherie Hale of Springfield Il, his father and stepmother Jim and Angie Hale of Athens Il, his brother Andy Hale of Springfield Il, his grandmother Janet Wendt of Springfield Il, his...

Mary Lois Mcatee

May 12, 2020

Mary Lois McAtee, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at her home in Greenview with her daughter Marilyn and son-in-law Todd by her side.

She was born in the Irish Grove neighborhood east of Greenview, the daughter of Earle and Thelma (Philipsen) Eldridge. She arrived on a frigid January 5, 1924...

Jo Anna Eyer

May 7, 2020

Jo Anna Eyer. age 81, of Riverton, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born August 4, 1938 in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Sexton) Esper.

Jo Anna  married Edwin Eyer, Sr. on August 4, 1957 at Laurel Methodist Church in...

Wayne A. Michalik

Apr 30, 2020

Wayne Michalik, age 72, of Mt. Olive, IL, died at his home at 3:20 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Private services have been accorded.

Deborah A. Beard

Apr 29, 2020

Deborah Beard, age 67, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 24, 1952 in Carlinville, the daughter of Roy and Ida (Rinehart) Skeen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy & Marilyn Skeen, Ida & Ken Branham; brother, David Skeen; grandparents, Caroline Skeen, Harry...

Rodger A. Gill

Apr 23, 2020

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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...

Phillip H. Frank I

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...

John F. Miller

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...

Jake Richards

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...

Velma I. Croft

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...

Margaret H. Hughes

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....

Barbara Shannon Cox

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,...

Betty Riddle

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...

Charlene Turner

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...