Athens, IL Obituaries

Joann Montgomery

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....

Ione Kemmerling

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...

Gregory Meredith

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)...

Becky Henrikson

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.

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Michael S. Ater

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...

Harry O. Jackson, Sr.

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,...

Patrick Mccormick

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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Margery A. Harvey

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...

Doris Schimm

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...

Glenith Hurt

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...

Gerd Bennett

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...

Mary N. Fowler

Jul 22, 2018

Mary N. Fowler, 97, passed away on July 22, 2018 in Edmond, OK.

She was born on June 19, 1921 the daughter of David and Mabel Johnstone.

Mary is survived by her children, Randy Fowler, Candy Bortmess, Mitch Fowler and Doug Fowler.

She preceded in death by her husband, John C. Fowler.

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Christopher A. Baugher

Jul 13, 2018

Christopher A. Baugher, age 40, of Greenview, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018.

Christopher was born March 23, 1978 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Harold Jr. and Margaret (Hudspeth) Baugher.

He is survived by his children, Marissa and Blake; parents, Harold Jr. and Margaret Baugher; sister, Melissa (Daniel) Viola; brothers, Harold...

Robert “Bob” Bednarko

Jul 10, 2018

Robert “Bob” Bednarko, age 86, of Athens, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.

He was born on May 10, 1932 the son of John and Anna (Cadek) Bednarko.

Bob is survived by two sons John (Anita) Bednarko and Donnie (Mary Tobias) Bednarko;...

Gary Rapp

Jul 6, 2018

Gary L. Rapp, age 67, of Carroll, Iowa, formerly Athens, passed away on July 6, 2018.

He was born November 25, 1950 in Pekin to Benjamin and Audrey Rapp.

Gary married Rebecca Whitcomb on November 22, 1970.  They later divorced.  He married Carrie Agrall on December 5, 1992.

Gary was preceded...

John E. Tomlin

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....

Lillie Mayfield

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,...

Dr. Russell Hill

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...

Richard D. Evers

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...

Adam M. Clack

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)...