Athens, IL Obituaries

James V. Despain, Sr. (Little Jim)

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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Vena M. Freer

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...

Frances J. Wilson

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,...

Calvin Colson

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...

Goldena Shanle

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...

Phil Mcglasson

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...

John Woodrum

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,...

Nancy Manning

Jun 5, 2017

Nancy Manning, age 73, of Sherman, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017, peacefully at her home surrounded by family after an extended battle with cancer.

She was born on July 23, 1943, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Harold and Ruaelma Johnstone.

Nancy is survived by her children, Eric (Marla) Smith, Todd...

Barbara Sherrock

Jun 1, 2017

Barbara J. Sherrock, age 79, of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene; three sons, Joe (Liz), Michael (Sharron) and John (Krista) Sherrock; ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and one nephew.

Barb is...

Jacob Ryan Setzer, Jr.

May 28, 2017

Jacob Ryan Setzer, Jr., infant son of Jacob and Brittney Setzer, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at St. John’s Hospital.

He is survived by his parents; brother, Kayden; grandparents; aunts, uncles, and family.

Private services will be held.

Flowers can be sent to the funeral home.

Kathryn Cooper

May 26, 2017

Kathryn Cooper, age 84, of Sweetwater, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

Kathryn is survived by her daughter Hollie (Dennis) Dean of Belle, MO; two sons,

Michael (Cindy) Cooper of Tampa, FL, Kevin (Janet) Cooper of Springfield, IL; four grandchildren, Rebecca, Rachel, Ashley, Joey and five great-grandchildren.

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Melinda Rose Woodrum

May 25, 2017

Rose Woodrum, age 81, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Kilbourne, Illinois.

She is survived by four children, Bev (Bob) Severns, Chuck Woodrum, Becky (Ronnie) Snyder, and Jim (Sheila) Woodrum; eight grandchildren; nine great-granchildren; as well as siblings, several friends, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death...

Jimmie Peterman

May 18, 2017

Jimmie Peterman, age 84, of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He is survived his wife, Irma; five children, Ron (Terri) Peterman, Nancy Emmons, Terry (Lori) Peterman, Bill (Vickie) Peterman and Mike (Lisa) Peterman; sister, Betty; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Jimmie is...

Frances Moore

May 11, 2017

Frances J. Moore, age 85, of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home.

She is survived by one son, Ronnie (Marilyn) Moore; three daughters, Connie (Rod) Leamon; Debra (David) Miller and Elaine (Joe) Eddington; daughter – in – law, Jeanette Moore; 10 grandchildren, Stacey Moore, Ann Hemberger, Sarah Ballard,...

Leann Garmers Young

May 7, 2017

Leann Garmers Young, age 81, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born April 19, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Agnes Showalter Grant.

Leann is survived by her husband, Ed; four daughters, Pam (Kevin) Blakeman of...

Violet Betz

May 4, 2017

Violet Betz, age 75, of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Betz; one daughter, Kari Bland; two step-sons, Terry (Nancy) Betz and Randy (Jackie) Betz; five siblings, Richard (Alice) Griffiths, Bill (Lorraine) Griffiths, Elaine (Phil) Vinet, Gail (John) Cooper and Bob (Rosa) Griffiths;...

Jan Shirley

Apr 24, 2017

Jan Shirley, age 70, of Athens, passed away Monday April 24, 2017, peacefully at her residence.

She was born, the daughter of Rudolph and Eileen Shockey of Petersburg, on July 6, 1946 at St. John’s hospital in Springfield. She attended Petersburg Harris High School and was a lifelong resident of Menard County. She worked as...

Betty Manley

Apr 8, 2017

Betty Manley, age 87, of Sherman, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born, the youngest of six children, to Grover Cox and Lulu Taylor Cox on September 12, 1929 in Springfield.  Betty married Bill Manley in June 1949 in New Berlin, he died in 2003.  She was a...

David Caldwell

Apr 7, 2017

David Caldwell, age 66, of Athens, passed away on April 7, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by his family.

Dave is survived by his wife, Linda; three daughters, Angie (Howard) Hurt, Katie Caldwell and Amanda (Matt) Grieme; one son, Tim (Emma) Caldwell; seven grandchildren, Kaleigh Caldwell, Dani Caldwell, Lucas Hurt, Ezekiel Grieme,...

Sandra Cody

Apr 4, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Barnes-Cody, age 58, of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She is survived by children, Tina Hackwith, Shannon Hackwith, Nicholas Hackwith, and Jody Fuchs; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three brothers; and one sister.

Sandy is preceded in death by her mother, Lois Hackwith;...