Athens, IL Obituaries

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)...

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...