Athens, IL Obituaries

Nov 1, 2018

Paul Messersmith, age 61, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Paul was born on August 25, 1957 the son of Wilbur D. and Velda Hayden Messersmith.

He is survived by his life partner, Sharon, mother, Velda Plopper of Athens, two daughters, Angela Drake (James Jenkins) and Alicia Drake (Josh Claussen),...

Oct 23, 2018

Robert “Mr. Fix It” Rust age 77, of Athens, IL passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by his family.

Bob was born May 12, 1941 in Pleasant Plains, IL the son of Eugene and Emma Mowry Rust.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce, two...

Oct 21, 2018

Melba J. Lindsey, age 93, of Petersburg, formerly of Girard, IL and McAllen, TX, passed away on Sunday morning, October 21, 2018 at her son, Stephen (Doris) Lindsey’s home.

She was born January 6, 1925 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Len and Nora Nall Aten.

Melba married Charles Lindsey on January 20, 1946 in...

Oct 20, 2018

Cremation rites will be accorded.  Burial will be held at a later date.

Oct 18, 2018

Ron Weidhuner, age 76, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 18, 1942 in Fancy Prairie, IL the son of Fred A. and Lena F. Miller Weidhuner.

Ron married Karen Nichols on June 30,...

Oct 8, 2018

Raymond Brown, age 101, of Cantrall, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by his family.

Raymond was born March 10, 1917 in Cantrall, IL the son of Earl and Lucy Brown.

He survived by his son, Jack (Donna) Brown of Cantrall, two grandchildren; Eric (Brenda)...

Oct 5, 2018

Ronnie Lee Beal, age 70, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Ronnie was born on September 28, 1948 in Athens, IL the son of Alfred and Esther Buhr Beal.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy of 50 years; daughter Liz (Johnny) Bishop...

Oct 2, 2018

David A. Rudolph, age 79, of rural Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 27, 1939 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Arthur and Evelyn (Long) Rudolph.

David married Nancy Rogers in 1958 and they spent 60 wonderful years together....

Sep 20, 2018

Evelyn Marie Simmering, age 99, of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home near Petersburg.

She was born March 15, 1919 in Cutler, Illinois, the daughter of Omar and Amanda Schutte Soper.

Evelyn is survived by daughter, Libby (Bill) Montgomery; one sister-in-law, Shirley Morgan; special niece, Connie...

Sep 11, 2018

Joann Montgomery, age 85, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She was born January 18, 1933 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Tom and Helen (Ackerman) Croft.

Joann married Donald Montgomery on December 15, 1950.  They were happily married for over 67 years....

Sep 8, 2018

Ione Kemmerling, age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Villa East in Sherman, Illinois.

Ione was born on January 26, 1926 in Hardy, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Grace Amsden Brayton.

She is survived by her two sons, Curt Kemmerling and, Byron Kemmerling both of Springfield, nieces Tammy (Don) Hahn...

Sep 7, 2018

Gregory M. Meredith, age 61, of Springfield passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital.

Greg was born on September 28, 1956 in Springfield, IL the son of Merle and Mildred Corra Meredith.

He is survived by his wife, Annamari Tury Meredith; one son, Shane (fiancé Kaitlin Jones)...

Aug 26, 2018

Becky Henrikson, age 78, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She is survived by her husband, Terry; three sons, Stephen M. of Warrenville, IL, Mark A. (Imelda) of Highwood, IL, and Paul (Melissa) of Bloomington, IL; and four grandchildren, Nathaniel, Alyssa, Anna, and Tyler Henrikson.

Aug 19, 2018

Michael Ater, age 45, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital.

Michael was born on May 23, 1973 in Springfield, Illinois.

He is survived by parents, Ruth and Tom Ater; one son, Michael Ater II; four siblings, Jeremey, Naomi, Marlana, and Tina.

Michael was a...

Aug 17, 2018

Harry O. Jackson, Sr., age 83, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Harry was born March, 30, 1935 in Springfield, IL, the son of Harry and Vera (Irwin) Jackson, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Roselee B. Jackson; a son, Harry O. Jackson, Jr.; grandchildren,...

Aug 9, 2018

Patrick McCormick, 71, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at The Villa East in Sherman surrounded by his family.

Pat was born in Springfield, IL on October 25, 1946, the son of B. Pat and Marie (Sailor) McCormick. He married Diane Hughes on November 11, 1967 at Athens Methodist Church.

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Aug 3, 2018

Margery Harvey, age 78, of Sherman, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, IL.

She was born April 10, 1940 in Blackstone, IL, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret Reed Ricca.

Margery is survived by one daughter, Theresa (Steve) Radke of Hastings, MN; one son, Joe (Kim) Harvey...

Jul 28, 2018

Doris Schimm, age 91, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on February 17, 1927 in Yankton, SD.

Doris married Bill Schimm on June 24, 1950 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA.

She is survived by her husband, Bill; daughter, Sharon...

Jul 26, 2018

Glenith M. Hurt, age 97, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Liberty Village in Princeton, IL.

Glenith was born on October 18, 1920 in Athens, IL the daughter of Bessie (Gentry_ and Caswell Hurt.

She is preceded in death by both parents, five brothers and two sisters.

She is...

Jul 25, 2018

Gerd Bennett, age 43, of Athens, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

He was born on October 17, 1974 in West Covina, CA the son of Deborah Gillum.

Gerd is survived by his wife, Beverly Bennett; three children, Kayla, Kyle, Kaleb Bennett; mother, Deborah Gillum; mother in law and father in...