Athens, IL Obituaries

Jun 20, 2018

Our beloved John Edward Tomlin, age 91, resident of Round Rock, Texas, and formerly of Greenview, Illinois, was called to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He passed away peacefully with his daughters at his side.

John was born September 27, 1926, in Easton, Illinois, the son of Noel and Francis (Stevens) Tomlin....

Jun 1, 2018

Lillie Elizabeth Mayfield, Cantrall, Illinois, passed from this life June 1, 2018 at the age of 83.

Lillie was born on December 26, 1934 in Springfield, IL, the only child of  J. Harold Canterbury and Ina Mae Cline Canterbury.  Lillie is survived by her four children: William (Cherrilyn) Mayfield, Jr., Dr. Cynthia Mayfield, Georgia Garrison,...

May 31, 2018

HILL, Dr. Russell Greene 94, of St. Pete Beach, Fl, entered into his eternal life surrounded by his family and devoted caregivers, May 17, 2018. He was the son of Dr. Thomas G. Hill, MD and Hattie C. Hill. He was born May 11, 1924 in St. Louis, MO. He lived in Menard and Sangamon Counties throughout...

May 23, 2018

Richard Evers, age 68, of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Generations at Lincoln in Lincoln, IL.

Richard was the son of Paul and Rosemary Evers. He is survived by one nephew, Adam Evers; one niece, April Pennington; one brother, James Evers; and a cousin, Gail Wise.  He is preceded in death...

May 21, 2018

Adam Mitchell Clack, age 14, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital.

He was born on November 11, 2003, the son of Gary and Teresa Clack

He is survived by his parents; siblings, Nathan and Chelsea; grandparents, Robert and Agnes Gordon; aunts and uncles, Debbie (husband Jim)...

May 18, 2018

Melvin G. Constant, age 81, of Williamsville, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

He was born on September 23, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Norman and Helen (Cooper) Constant.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Judith A., two children, Bruce...

May 14, 2018

Frances (Frannie) Banister, age 84, formerly of rural Springfield went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 14, 2018 while at the Christian Villiage in Lincoln, IL with her sister, Esther, by her side.

Frannie was born on February 3, 1934, the daughter of Offie A. And Esther (Ritchhart) Rankin.  After graduating from...

May 8, 2018

Duane Tisdale, age 79, of Greenview, passed away on May 8, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Duane was born on July 26, 1938 in Topeka, Illinois the son of Theodore and Erma (Boyer) Tisdale.

He was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Lynn Tisdale.

Duane is survived by...

May 7, 2018

Wilma Louise Brittin, 93, of Springfield, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Concordia Village.

She was born on June 29, 1924, the daughter of William and Ida (Edith Schmidt) Oschwald. She married John Brittin in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1994. Wilma was...

May 7, 2018

Donald L. Squires, age 84, of Athens, passed away on Monday May 7, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born on March 24, 1934 in Springfield, the son of Deamon and Hazel (Burris) Squires.

Don is survived by two sons, Donnie (wife Patti) Squires of Athens, Derek (wife Carol) Squires...

May 2, 2018

Carol A. Freer, age 75, of Sherman, passed away surrounded by her family, on May 2, 2018 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She was born on September 27, 1942 in Athens, IL, the daughter of Charles and Gladys Ferguson Walkup.

She is survived by her husband Lynn; children, Lori (Don) Richardson...

Apr 28, 2018

F. Madeleine (Dennis) Wickwire, age 97, of Petersburg, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

She was born on February 20, 1921 in Hale Center, TX, the daughter of Lloyd and Allie Wilson.  She married John F. Dennis in 1945 in San Jose, Illinois by Rev. Taylor.  She...

Apr 19, 2018

Glen T Byram, age 101, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Mill Creek Care facility in Springfield.

He was born June 4, 1916 to Elmer and Cassie (Sims) Byram in Boone County, Missouri.

Glen married Lucille Willis on March 25, 1944 and she preceded him in death in 1977.  He later...

Apr 18, 2018

Juanita Marie (Poe) Yoswig, age 85, of Springfield, passed away on April 18, 2018 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.

She married Walt Yoswig on March 25, 1951 and he passed away on October 25, 2012.

Juanita was born the daughter of Kenneth and Lucille Poe on July 21, 1932 in Williamsville....

Apr 15, 2018

Kenneth Dobson, age 53, of Andrew, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on September 21, 1964 in Springfield the son of Howard F. and Ruth (Koehne) Dobson.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, Howard Dobson, a brother Jim Fry and sister Bonny Smith.

He...

Apr 8, 2018

Cremation rites will be accorded.  No services planned.  Obituary information will be shared at a later date.

Apr 7, 2018

Harry A. Cummings, age 92, of Chatham, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Villas of Holly Brook in Chatham.

He was born on November 12, 1925 in Athens, IL the son of Calvin and Helen (Shaw) Cummings.

He is survived by a son, Ronald (Suzanne) Cummings, three grandchildren; Christy (David) Cummings,...

Apr 4, 2018

Darrell Harvey, age 76, of Cantrall, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on June 3, 1941, the son of Frances and Rose Leonetti – Harvey.

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

Apr 4, 2018

Cynthia Jean (Turner) Cornell, 59, passed away early morning Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Known as Cyndee to her many friends, she was born February 25, 1959, the daughter of Billy Dean and Carolyn Jean (Dyer) Turner in Springfield, Ill. She married Donald McNair Cornell III at Williamsville...

Mar 31, 2018

James Edward Chase, of Athens, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Memorial Hospice at Heritage in Springfield, IL.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen (Sale) Chase; children, Teresa (David) Reiser, Lisa (John) Downey, MaryBeth (Jim) Kunzer, and Matt (Jo) Sale; and grandchildren, Hannah, Eli, & Maureen Reiser, Elizabeth & Sarah Downey,...