Athens, IL Obituaries

William “Bill” Rider

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.

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Gertrude “Gertie” Yokley

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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Joann Simmering

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...

Steven Grant Haggard

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...

Kathryn Haggard

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;...

Larry Don Harbin

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...

Catherine H. Dawson

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;...

Norman Craigmiles

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;...

Shelby Faith Eilts-Hohimer

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,...

William D. Oglesby

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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Kyle Patrick Moynahan

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...

Jennifer S. Backs

Jul 30, 2019

Jennifer S. Backs, age 65, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on January 28, 1954 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Bobby and Shirley (Hawkins) Schurman.

Jennifer married Michael Backs on February 20, 1993 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Petersburg, IL.

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Richard D. Patterson

Jul 25, 2019

Richard D. Patterson, age 85, of Springfield passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his residence.

Richard was born on June 16, 1934 in Illiopolis, IL the son of Schylor W. and Lorene C. Wyland-Patterson.

He is survived by his wife Marie; three sons, Mike (Bonnie) Patterson; Greg Patterson, Todd (Tammy) Patterson;...

Bob “Bud” Tice, Jr.

Jul 19, 2019

Bob “Bud” Tice, Jr., age 73, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Mr. Tice was born March 16, 1946 in New York City, NY the son of Bobbie W. and Marilyn (Forgea) Tice.

He is a member of the Greenview United Church, having served...

William Taapken

Jul 17, 2019

William Taapken, age 69, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at his residence.

William was born on September 20, 1949 in Ashland, IL, the son of Russell and Edith Taapken.

He is survived by his sons, William Taapken, Jr., Alexander Taapken, and Jacob Taapken; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, W. J. “Bub”...

Barbara Wolfe

Jul 16, 2019

Barbara Jean Wolfe, an 8 year resident of Colville, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2018 in Spokane, WA.  She was born on April 10, 1941 in Athens, IL to Roy and Doris (Holler) Nance.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; son, Kyle; sister, Sandra.  She is survived by her two...

Erick “Roger” Henrikson

Jul 15, 2019

Erick “Roger” Henrikson, age 71, of Athens, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Erick was born on October 10, 1947 in Springfield, IL, the son of Allen E. and Norma (Beck) Henrikson.

He is survived by his wife Linda; five step-daughters, Jenny (Everett) Qualls, Jacquie

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Gerald “Jerry” Bednarko

Jul 12, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Bednarko, age 63, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Jerry was born on August 28, 1955 in Springfield, IL the son of Edward and Eileen Nold-Bednarko.

He married Virginia Lynne Wimer – Bednarko on September 17, 1988.

He is survived by...

Viola Nance

Jul 10, 2019

Viola Nance, age 85, of rural Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 18, 1934 in Petersburg, Illinois the 13 th child of Perry and Della (Wiseman) Nolting.

Viola married Charles Nance on August 22, 1953 at the...

Delores J. Daniels

Jul 9, 2019

Delores J. Daniels, age 87, of Cantrall, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Delores was born on March 18, 1932 in Kittanning, PA the daughter of John and Opal Davis – Copeland.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest Daniels.

Delores is survived...