Athens, IL Obituaries

Mar 15, 2017

Elisabeth Clemens, 49, of Bushnell, passed away on March 15, 2017 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

She is survived by her parents, Bob and Phyllis Clemens of Springfield; two sisters, Janelle Clemens of Springfield, Julie (Kevin) Thorp of New River, AZ; one brother, Phil (Kim) Clemens of Bloomington, IL and several nieces and nephews.

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Mar 15, 2017

Michael Lee Freeman, age 68, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born July 23, 1948 in Springfield, IL, the son of Fred and Evelyn Freeman.

Mike married Jan Phelps on June 15, 1984.

He is survived by his wife, Jan;...

Mar 13, 2017

Nicholas Scott Tice, 58, of Berwyn, PA passed away at Paoli Hospital, Paoli, PA on March 13, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Evert and Betty Tice and one brother, Nathan.  He is survived by his brothers, Tom (Carol) and Ted (Lynn); niece, Lauren Tice Birgenheier; and grandniece, Elle Tice Birgenheier.

Mar 8, 2017

Mary Jo Kern, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village at the age of 91.  She was born on January 19, 1926, in Middletown, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl Bock Gunsten.

She married Orville Kern on October 10, 1954 at the First Methodist Church...

Mar 4, 2017

Marie A. Lyons, age 99, of Athens passed away on March 4, 2017 at Mason City Area Nursing Home.

She is survived by her children Donna Smith, Judy Hedrick, Larry (Janet) Lyons and John (Judy) Lyons; 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin...

Feb 12, 2017

Joyce Glenn, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Terry; children, Robert Glenn and Sarah Grafford; a sister, Vicky (Mike) Fry; and several nieces and nephews.

She was born on July 19, 1957 in Jacksonville.

Joyce married Terry Glenn on...

Feb 9, 2017

Evelyn Elizabeth Cummings passed in her sleep on February 09, 2017 at the age of 89 years old in Auburn, Illinois.

Evelyn was born in Maroa, IL on June 02, 1927 to Arthur Curtis and Margaret Primmer.

She graduated from Bellflower High School and also attended Bloomington Teacher’s College.  She eventually retired from...

Feb 2, 2017

Gloria Pitt, age 63, of Havana, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Pitt, two daughters, Nicole Minor and Katie (Husband Kolby) Batterton; sister, Virgie Craig; four grandchildren, Gillian, Halicyn, Kenleigh and Kambree; nephew, David Craig and a niece Pauline Craig.

She is...

Jan 27, 2017

Laverna “June” Sherry, age 79, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She is survived by daughter, Brenda (Cline) and her husband, John Grady of Carson City, NV; two granddaughters, Katie and Shawna; one grandson, Jonathan; brothers, David Lee and Milton; sisters, Sherly, Lorraine, and Pam; several...

Jan 26, 2017

Harold Cantrall, Sr., age 83, of Springfield passed away on January 26, 2017 at Heritage Health surrounded by his family

He is survived by ten children, Harold, Jr. (Debi) Cantrall of Coffeen, IL, Sheila (Rodney) Smith of Davenport, FL, Esther Young of O’Fallon, MO, Scott (Cindy) Cantrall of Andrew, IL, Ward (Michele) Cantrall of Athens,...

Jan 25, 2017

Mabel Grace McNeil, 93, of Williamsville, passed away at 11:38 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Mabel was born December 12, 1923, in Williamsville, the daughter of Steven Carter and Margaret McNeff Carter.  She married the love of her life, Robert Bruce McNeil, on October 31, 1944 at the...

Jan 21, 2017

Roland E. Doom, age 72, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by his family.

Roland was born on August 10, 1944 in Springfield, IL the son of William and Grace Grieme-Doom.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Alice...

Jan 20, 2017

Willard Hall, age 81, of Cantrall, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He survived by his children, Nancy Stauffer (Don); Bruce Hall (Diane), Patty Baker (Tom); seven grandchildren Angela Harrison, Joshua Bryant, Jeffery Bryant, Rebbecca Stauffer, Jeremiah Stauffer, Laura Marbold; several great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; brother, Melvin...

Dec 31, 2016

Margaret J. Bryant, age 85, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Villa Healthcare East in Sherman.

She is survived by three sons, Stephen Yeates, Kenneth (Patricia) Yeates, Franklin Yeates; one daughter, Donna Semon,; three stepsons, Clifford “Pete” Bryant, John Bryant, and Jimmy Bryant; two stepdaughters, Karen Reagan and Kelly Berndt; twelve...

Dec 26, 2016

Harvey Fuchs, age 88, of Cantrall, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Oak Terrace Healthcare in Springfield.

He survived by his three children, Nancy Fuchs, David Fuchs and Carol (Derek) Squires; sister, Helen Aldridge; and several nieces and nephews.

Harvey is preceded in death by his wife Shirley in 2014.

He...

Dec 24, 2016

Darrell Richard Downs, age 76, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his residence.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Patsy; two sons, Gary Downs of Crete, IL and Jay (wife Tina) Downs of Waverly, IL; one daughter, Marsha (John) Willing of Thayer; two grandsons; Austin and Ryan Downs; mother, Marie Downs of Sherman;...

Dec 24, 2016

Wanda June Hollis, age 90, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday December 24, 2016 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home.

She is survived by her son Dave (Judy) Hollis of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Heather (Aaron) Hesselson, Gabe Hollis, and Zack Hollis; two great-grandchildren, A.J. and Kenny; a brother, Henry (Vickie) Hillen; and several nieces and nephews.

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Dec 10, 2016

Harry Holmes, age 87, of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 surrounded by his family.

Harry is survived by his wife, Catherine; one son, Glen (wife Nancy) Holmes of Williamsville; one daughter, Dawn Holmes (companion Mike Kitchens) of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Brian Holmes of Williamsville and Dr. Lisa (husband Rev. Steven Zittergruen) of...

Dec 6, 2016

Melody Jo Ford, age 65, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Melody is survived by her husband, Charles K.; five children, Melissa (James) Herrman, Kristopher (Alisha) Howard, Charles J. “Jeff” (Jeanette) Ford, Allison Ford and Jackie (Shane Ray) Frost; one brother, Meldon (Helen) Vogel;...

Dec 1, 2016

Donald G. Eckhoff, age 68, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends.

Donald is survived by his spouse, Steve Willis; son, Jason (Amy) Eckhoff; sister, Mary (Dwayne) Rose; brother, Mike Eckhoff; granddaughter, Emily (Nick) Williams, as well as several nieces, nephews and friends....