Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Carolyn M. Miller
Nov 10, 2017
Carolyn M. Miller, age 75, of Sherman, formerly of Greenview, passed away at her home on Friday, November 10, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by a son Steve (Carol) Miller of Sherman, a daughter Stacy Smith (Tom Adams) of Maryland; two sisters, Beverly (Lloyd) Holliday of Petersburg and Joyce (J.E.) Dowell of...
Dorothy Eddings
Nov 8, 2017
She was born on July 14, 1926 in Iowa City, IA the daughter of Sam and Minnie Green Knoles.
Dorothy married William Eddings Jr. on February 22, 1975 in Lincoln, IL.
Survivors include step children, Leonard (Brenda) Eddings of Carthage, IL, Jim (Barb) Eddings, Judy Eddings Hollis, and Wayne (Karen) Eddings of Petersburg, IL and...
Freda P. Barbee
Nov 5, 2017
Freda P. Barbee, age 98, of Williamsville, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; and granddaughter, Dawn.
Surviving are two sons, Jack (Marilyn) of Dickson, TN and Bob (Brenda) of Waverly; two daughters, Jean Dougherty of Williamsville and Linda...
Donna Riley
Oct 30, 2017
Donna J. Riley, age 91, of Springfield, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017.
Ms. Riley was born on May 14, 1926 in Greenview, the daughter of Donald W. and Anna Grimsley Riley.
She is survived by her brother, Pat L. Riley of Huber Heights, OH; a nephew, Michael (wife...
Rev. Robert “Bob” D. Ervin
Oct 24, 2017
Rev. Robert “Bob” D. Ervin, Sr., age 87, of Sherman, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Villa Health Rehab in Sherman, Illinois.
Pastor Bob was born July 28, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of John Samuel and Vera Viola (Purviance) Ervin.
He married Phyllis Ann Smith on June 14, 1953 at the...
Wilma Poe
Oct 21, 2017
Wilma J. (Dennison) Poe (87) of Williamsville passed away peacefully from this world to be with Jesus, her personal Lord and Savior, on October 21 at Heritage Hospice. Wilma was born on June 7, 1930 in rural Elkhart to Robin and Elsie (Carter) Dennison. She married her high school sweetheart, Norman (Posey) Poe on June 5, 1949....
Mary Hughes
Oct 21, 2017
Mary Juanita Collins-Hughes, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home near Petersburg, Illinois.
She is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Loren) Keltner of Sherman and Jeannie (Gene) Coffman of Chandler, AZ; four grandchildren, Brian (Melina) Collins, Jason (Judy) Yoakum, Josh Collins and Ashlee Coffman; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren,...
Doris Powell
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...
Linda Yokley
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...
Donna Antonacci
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....
William Dean Kern
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...
Barbara Peddicord
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....
Larry Pickrell
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...
Dorothy Engel
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...
Audrey Rapp
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....
Walter E. Bennett
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...
Marshall E. Starr
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)...
Stanley Tobias
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...
James Oschwald
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...
Movita M. Campbell
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.
