Athens, IL Obituaries

Nov 15, 2019

Mary Louise Kern Mohler, age 90, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at her home at 5:00 AM.

Mary was born in South East Menard County, to Noah and Irma (Lucht) Kern, on March 15, 1929, the third eldest of nine children.  Mary was educated at a two-room school (NO. 8) in Menard County...

Nov 12, 2019

Irene F. Daniels, age 99, of Cantrall, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on November 12, 1920 in Albion, IL, the daughter of Logan G. and Ethel (McHenry) Smith.

Irene is survived by her daughter, Diane Dailey; two sister – in – laws, Janet and Beverly...

Nov 9, 2019

Helen (Henderson) Saffer Kelly, age 104, of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Cape Coral, FL.

She was born September 9, 1915 in Logan County, Illinois, the daughter of Floyd and Inez (Horney) Henderson.  Her three brothers all preceded her in death; Jim Henderson on January 5, 1996,...

Nov 1, 2019

Ronald Wayne Canterbury, age 66 of Athens, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Ron was born on June 17, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Wayne and Louise Canterbury.  He married Jan Meinders on January 14, 1977 in Springfield.

He is survived by his wife Jan; daughters,...

Oct 31, 2019

Vance Jefferies, age 72, of Springfield, formerly of Taylorville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home with family by his side.

Vance was born on September 12, 1947 in Springfield, the son of Albert and Helen Hopson Jefferies.

He married Sheri Kennedy on June 10, 1967.

Vance is...

Oct 28, 2019

Eleanor Mae Ruggles, 79, of Springfield, IL passed away Monday, October 28 th at home surrounded by loving family and friends.

Born April 26 th , 1940 to Henry Wahl and Margaret Knoles in Springfield, IL. She was the second out of seven children and is survived by her brother and sisters; Daniel Wahl, Dana...

Oct 27, 2019

Angela D. Long, age 58, of Athens, passed away on Sunday October 27, at her residence.

She was born on June 23, 1961 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Tommy and Wilda Wasilewski.

She is survived by her husband, Mike; daughters, Randee (Timmy) Bounds, Adrienne (Michael) Sweet, and Maggie (Johnny) Halleck; nine grandchildren,...

Oct 23, 2019

Judith “Judy” Novella (Maring) Reed, age 68, of Mason City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Judy was born on November 26, 1950 in Danville, IL the daughter of Imogene and Clarence Maring.

She married Stanley Reed of Mason City on...

Oct 13, 2019

Annie Greenslade, age 80, of Springfield, passed away on October 13, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on January 2, 1939 in St. Joesph, MO to Clarence and Clara (Richardson) Speer.

Annie is survived by her two daughters, Janet (David Jay) Lehman and Donna (Richard) Chase; granddaughters, Heather (Bill) Sherell, Lynnee (Troy) Marcum, Jill...

Sep 20, 2019

William “Bill” Rider, age 74, of Athens, formerly of Mendota and Lena, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Bill was born on August 28, 1945 in Mendota, IL the son of Ralph and Zelda Kleckner – Rider.

He married Paula Mann on December 3, 1967 in Mendota, IL.

Sep 10, 2019

Gertrude “Gertie” Yokley, age 95, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born March 19, 1924 in Sherman, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Maude (Clopton) Hale.

Gertie married Sidney Earl Yokley on October 5, 1945 at the Williamsville Christian Church.

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Sep 3, 2019

JoAnn Simmering, age 87, of Greenview, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Ormond Beach, FL.

She was born on August 9, 1932 in Petersburg, IL to Joseph and Sena (Doyen) Emmett.

JoAnn married Robert Simmering on May 23, 1954 in Petersburg, IL

She is survived by daughters, Leslie (Craig) Ashbaugh...

Aug 30, 2019

Steven Grant Haggard, age 63, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019.

He was born September 1, 1955, the son of OC and Kathryn Haggard.

Steven leaves a sister, Barbara (Robert) Atchason; a nephew, James (Rob) Atchason; significant other, Sharon Cripe; adopted daughter, Mrs. Memory (Larry) Fisher; adopted grandchildren, Billy, David, and Camren...

Aug 21, 2019

Kathryn (Maloney) Haggard, age 83, departed on Wednesday August 21, 2019 at Villa East in Sherman.

She was born December 30, 1935 in Springfield, IL, daughter of Thomas Maloney and Marie (Neal) Maloney.

Kathryn married OC Haggard on March 6, 1954 in Joliet, IL.

She leaves a daughter, Barbara (Robert) Atchason;...

Aug 20, 2019

Larry D. Harbin, age 80, of Sherman, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born on March 3, 1939 in Jacksonville, Illinois the son of James and Leona (White) Harbin.

Larry worked with the Civil Service for several years where he later retired in 2001...

Aug 19, 2019

Catherine Helen Dawson, age 66, of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her residence.

Catherine was born on November 26, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Johnson) Booth.

She is survived by daughters, Sarah (husband Jeff) Powell of Athens and Joy Dawson of Lake Elsinore, CA;...

Aug 19, 2019

Norman E. Craigmiles, age 73, of Petersburg, IL, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital.

He was born on January 27, 1946 in Calhoun County, IL the son of Everett Craigmiles and Nancy Bauser – Craigmiles.

Norman is survived by two sons, Dan (Tina) Rusk and Bobby (April) Craigmiles;...

Aug 17, 2019

Shelby Faith Eilts-Hohimer, age 26, of Chatham, passed away peacefully in her Mother’s arms on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Shelby was born on May 6, 1993 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Joe and Missy Nichols-Eilts.

She is survived by her daughter, Maelee Grace Hohimer; father,...

Aug 6, 2019

William “Bill” D. Oglesby, age 87, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.

He was born July 28, 1932 in Williamsville, IL the son of Ernest and Mary Ruth Mullikin Oglesby.

Bill married Jean Mann on July 14, 1951 in Pocahontus, Arkansas.

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Aug 2, 2019

Kyle Patrick Moynahan, age 28, of Sherman, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019.

He was born on June 2, 1991 in Springfield, Illinois the son of John and Sandy (Ryan) Moynahan.

Kyle is survived by his parents; brother, Corey Moynahan (Abbie and Annabelle); fiancé, Trisha Law and her daughters, Allie Barnes and...