Athens, IL Obituaries

Oct 18, 2017

Doris Powell, age 89, of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Heritage Health in Springfield.

Doris was born September 22, 1928 in Williamsville, IL the daughter of Robin and Elsie Dennison.

She is survived by her son, Chuck (Sherri) Powell of Williamsville; two grandsons, Bill (Robyn) Powell, of Sherman and...

Oct 12, 2017

Linda Yokley, age 69, of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Reflections Memory Care in Chatham surrounded by family.

She was born on October 14, 1947 the daughter of Junior and Mary Strode of Rochester, IL.

Linda married Tom Yokley on August 26, 1967 and they enjoyed 50 wonderful years...

Oct 2, 2017

Donna Jean Antonacci age 61, of Athens, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 14, 1956 the daughter of Andrew and Virginia Upton.

She is survived by daughter, Angela (Bob) O’Neal of Sherman; one son, John DiGiovanna Jr....

Oct 2, 2017

William Dean Kern , age 80, of Petersburg, formerly of Athens, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Kern was born November 16, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of William L. and Jeanette Council Kern.

He is survived by his two sons, Robert Dean (Kristina) Kern of Greenview and Douglas...

Sep 29, 2017

Barbara Jean Peddicord, age 75, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Lincoln Christian Village.

Barb is survived by a sister, Karen (Ron) Weidhuner; brother, Harry (Wanda) Nichols; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by both parents and one daughter, Stephanie Sophia Peddicord....

Sep 26, 2017

Larry Pickrell “Pickles”, age 74, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by four daughters; Renea Cox, Rebecca Pickrell, Laken (Alex) Castrillo and Carol Maria; as well as several step-children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Pickles is preceded in...

Sep 25, 2017

Dorothy Engel, age 89, of Lemont, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lemont, IL.

Dorothy was born on June 10, 1928, the daughter of Herman and Carrie Geriets.

She married Harold Engel on February 7, 1947.

Dorothy is survived by...

Sep 21, 2017

Audrey M. Rapp, age 91, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Mrs. Rapp was born May 17, 1926 in Greenview the daughter of Adam and Golda (Goldie) May Sampson Hibbs.

She married Benjamin F. Rapp on January 21, 1946 at the Mason City Christian Church....

Sep 15, 2017

Walter Bennett, age 87, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, September 15.

Walter was born July 6, 1930 in Springfield, the son of Amon and Mae Bennett.

He married Helen Mangold on September 7, 1951.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; one son, Gene (wife Betty) Bennett; two grandchildren, Cory...

Sep 12, 2017

On September 12, 2017, Marshall E. Starr, age 89, of Greenview, passed away at his residence.

Marshall was born on October 21, 1927 in Petersburg, Illinois the son of James and Ethel Neat Starr.

He is survived by a son, Michael (Barb) Starr; two daughters, Gloria Starr and Karen Ferguson; grandchildren, Edward (Jana)...

Sep 12, 2017

Stanley Tobias, age 70, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Memorial Hospice at Heritage in Springfield.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons, Kris (Renee) of Wisconsin and Kory (Jessica) Tobias of Chatham; grandchildren, Kendra, Kyla, Rylan, Kael, and Zeke; and a sister, Debra (Fred) Liggett of Florida.

He...

Aug 29, 2017

James Oschwald, age 76, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Regency Care in Springfield.

Mr. Oschwald was born on August 11, 1941 in Andrew, Illinois, the son of William G. and Ida Edith Schmidt Oschwald.  He was the youngest of six children.

He was baptized into the Christian faith...

Aug 26, 2017

Movita Campbell, age 76, of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her sister’s residence.  Cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held per Movita’s request.  Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens is assisting the family.

Aug 18, 2017

James V. DeSpain, Sr., age 86, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

James was born on September 15, 1930 to James and Rose DeSpain.

James worked all over Illinois as a lineman.  He also worked for various companies as a truck driver and retired from Sasco Auto Parts.

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Aug 1, 2017

Vena Freer, age 93, of Petersburg, formerly of Athens, passed away on August 1, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She is survived by two sons, Lynn (Carol) Freer of Sherman, Richard Freer of Athens; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lila Jennice and Janet Howard; one brother, Bill Allen; several nieces...

Jul 23, 2017

Frances J. Wilson, age 88, of Shelbyville, TX, formerly of Springfield, passed away on July 23, 2017 at her residence.

She was born August 30, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Max and Florence Vincent Zellers.

She is survived by children, Linda (Joe) Smith, Brandon Wilson, Sandy (Brent) Schmidt, Vicki (Terry) Treat,...

Jul 6, 2017

Calvin Colson, age 57, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1959, in Springfield, IL, the son of John R. Colson, Sr. and Ruth Williams-Colson.

Calvin is survived by one brother, John R. Colson, Jr. (Paulette) of Medora, IL; a sister, Carol Baker...

Jul 3, 2017

Goldena “Dede” Hopkins Shanle, passed away on July 3rd, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

She is survived by two daughters, Lindsay Shanle of Decatur, IL and Lacey Shanle of Edinburg, IL; grandson, David Lush of Edinburg, IL; two sisters, Joyce Beare (Lee Beare) of Sherman, IL and Cynthia Jones of Springfield, IL; one brother, Billy...

Jun 22, 2017

Phillip McGlasson, age 68, of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Phil was born on March 27, 1949 in Springfield, IL the son of James “Howard” and Mildred Atwood – McGlasson.

He served in the United States Army from 1969-1971 as...

Jun 19, 2017

John “White Cap” Woodrum, age 100, of Williamsville, passed away on June 19, 2017 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman.

John is survived by his daughter, Karen Henderson; two grandchildren, Dion (Dee Ann) Henderson of Colchester, Brian (Colleen) Henderson of Morton; and four great-grandchildren; Chelsey of Omaha, NE, Brady of Colchester, Jordan of Omaha,...