Athens, IL Obituaries

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)...

Melvin Constant

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...

Frances M. Banister

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...

Duane Tisdale

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...

Wilma L. Brittin

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...

Donald L. Squires

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...

Carol A. Freer

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...

F. Madeleine (Dennis) Wickwire

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...

Glen T Byram

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...