Athens, IL Obituaries

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....

Nov 29, 2016

Charles Campbell, age 89, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Charles is survived by his wife, Marcine; four children, Deb (Jim) Evans of Marengo, IL, Janis (Brad) Wilson of Petersburg, IL, Tim (Lynne) Campbell of Sandwich, IL and Brenda Price of Petersburg, IL; one brother, Douglas (Carol)...

Nov 27, 2016

Wayne Brown, age 93, of Cantrall, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Villa Health Care East in Sherman.

He is survived by wife, Lela; daughter, Rose (Don) Grant; two sons, Edward (Christina) Brown and Terry (Nancy) Brown; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Caleb Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

Wayne is...

Nov 23, 2016

Karen Holliday, age 74, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She is survived by her husband, John; children Barb (Cecil) Renshaw, Doug (Sherry) Holliday, Steve (Natalie) Holliday; and seven grandchildren, Brian (Jen) Renshaw, Brittany (Ryan) Witkowski, Bradley Renshaw, Sarah Holliday, Jared Holliday, Katelyn Holliday, and Marybeth...

Nov 22, 2016

Anna Weidhuner, age 83, of Greenview passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

She is survived by her son Karl (Dawn) Weidhuner of Greenview, Kathy (Mark) Schreiner of Greenview; six grandchildren, Ashlei (Dave) Shepherd, Evan (Mici) Birch, Allison (Wade) Baskin, Amanda and Austin Weidhuner and Nicole Schreiner; brother, Herbert (Judith)...

Nov 16, 2016

Elaine B. Jensen, age 99, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.

She is survived by her daughter, Carole (husband Hershel) Fitzpatrick; a son, Charles Jan (wife Sharon) Jensen; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Elaine...

Nov 16, 2016

William Gregory Seipel, age 61, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Greg is survived by his wife, Mary; mother, Edna; children, Renee Crews, Mark (Kristi) Seipel and Scott Seipel; three sisters, Brenda (Bill Kmett) Jacob, Sandra (Frank) Waldrup and Susan (Greg) Thompson; three grandsons, Brandt, Brady and Braxton Crews;...

Nov 16, 2016

Gerald Lee Judd, age 85, of Athens, passed away on November 16, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Iris; a son Jerry (Sharon) Judd of Athens, a daughter Janet (Ed) Robles of Springfield; one brother, George Kenneth Judd; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Theado) Bonds, Kara (Zach) Alderman, Katie (Jason) Bruning, Samantha...

Nov 11, 2016

Gloria York, age 70, of Athens, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy York of Athens, three children; Lawrence York of Athens, Joann York of Fishers, IN and George (Liz) York of Lee’s Summit, MO; four grandchildren, Charlotte, Jocelyn, Elise and...

Oct 30, 2016

Sarah Benner, age 89, of Williamsville, passed away on Sunday October 30, 2016 at her residence.

She is survived by her children, Kathy (Dave) Lemme of Williamsville, Tom (Marty) Benner of Shelbyville, Nadine (Mark) Hayward of Sherman, Steve (Teresa) Benner of Williamsville, Dave (Lori) Benner of Buffalo; fourteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Sarah...

Oct 28, 2016

Lola P. Hill, age 96, of Springfield, formerly of Cantrall, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard; children, Linda (Danny) Clymer of Manchester, NH, and L. Kent Hill of Glenarm, IL; nine grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

She is preceded...

Oct 23, 2016

Charles Robert Rebbe, 91, passed away on October 23, 2016 at his home in Petersburg surrounded by his family.

Bob was born September 25, 1925 to Frank and Alma Rebbe. His parents, six sisters, and granddaughter Zoe Rebbe all preceded him in death.

He married Jane Thomas on July 22, 1950. They had...

Oct 21, 2016

Michael Johns, age 63, of Cantrall passed away on October 21, 2016 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his husband, Stephen Goodson of Cantrall; sister, Vicky Barton of Edwardsville; sister-in-law, Teresa (Scott) Blauvelt of Cantrall; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and close...

Oct 12, 2016

Ellen Marcy, age 32, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her residence.

She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Judy Campbell; children, Chloe Marcy, Payton Lynch, and Hailey Campbell; sister, Laurie (husband Trent) Thomas; nephew, Remington Thomas; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by a...