Athens, IL Obituaries

Feb 8, 2016

George R. Withers, Jr., age 80, of Tallula, passed away on Monday, February 08, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by five sons, Richard Gene (wife Leslie) Withers of Petersburg, Bobby Gene Withers of Athens, Donald Lee Withers of Springfield, Ronald Dean Withers of Florida, and Robert Lee (wife Jen) of...

Feb 4, 2016

Helen Tuttle, age 71, of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at St. John’s Hospital surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband Glenn, two sons, Jack (Stephanie) Tuttle of Greenview and Tony (Brenda) Tuttle of Sherman; three grandchildren, Justin, Austin and Casey; one sister, Beverly Cooper; one brother, Arthur (Sharon)...

Feb 3, 2016

Paula Folkers, age 75, of Fancy Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her residence.

She was born December 11, 1940 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Mary Sawyer Wasilewski.

She married Myron Folkers on June 25, 1971 in Petersburg.

Paula is preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2016

Irma Corrine Carter, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She is survived by her husband, Lester “Les”; daughter, Nancy (Tim) Galligan of Williamsville; son, Bill (Trudi) Carter of Athens; grandchildren, Matt Galligan, Ryan Galligan, Emalie (Austin) Hemberger, Scot Carter, and Tod Carter; and a...

Jan 26, 2016

Evelyn Freeman age 90, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Evelyn is survived by two sons, Mike (Jan) Freeman and Pat (Suz) Freeman; grandchildren, Katie (Lance) Kovacs, Josh Freeman, Aaron Freeman, Megan Freeman, and Andrew Denton; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded...

Jan 22, 2016

Don Fowler, age 89, of Williamsville, died on January 22, 2016 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.

Don was born February 9, 1926 in Williamsville, Illinois, the son of Halbert and Bessie Fowler.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and two sisters.

Don is survived by...

Jan 21, 2016

John S. Malinak, Jr., age 65, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

John was born July 20, 1950 in Memphis, TN to John Sr. and Wilma Malinak. He was preceded in death by his father and...

Jan 15, 2016

Margie Lou “Mimi” Cantrall age 91, of Schaumburg, formerly of Athens, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2016 after battling cancer with dignity and grace.

Margie is survived by her children, Michael (Kay) of Athens and Myra Schneider of Schaumburg; two grandsons, Jason (Jessica) Schneider of Rochester, MN and Benjamin Schneider of Schaumburg.

Dec 22, 2015

Ben Hankins, age 94, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2015 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Ben is survived by his children, Barb (husband Lynn) Casper, Rex (wife Judy) Hankins, Max Hankins (companion Virginia); fifteen grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife...

Dec 15, 2015

Ernest “Karl” Duncan, age 79, of Springfield, said he proved everyone wrong and made it into heaven on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

He is survived by three sons, Dennis Duncan of Springfield, IL, Randy Duncan of Springfield, IL, and Craig Duncan of San Diego, CA; one daughter, Kristy (husband Donald) Nation of Springfield, IL; three...

Dec 4, 2015

Scott Richardson, age 60, of Springfield, passed away on December 4, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his brother, Greg Richardson (Diane); his niece, Erin Greer (Bill); nephew, Charles Weyhenmeyer (Erica) as well as great nieces and nephews, Ella, Harper, Benjamin and Luke.

Scott is preceded...

Nov 30, 2015

Alice C. Winterbauer, age 102, of Fancy Prairie, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She is survived by three sons; Jim “Pat” (Wyvonne) Thompson of Fancy Prairie,

Edward (Nancy) Winterbauer of Warren, NJ, and Albert (Kay) Winterbauer of Chesterfield, MO; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; ten...

Nov 25, 2015

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George Scott, age 91, of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at his residence.

He is survived by one son, Kevin Lee Scott; two sisters, Donna Scott and LaVerne Martin; three step daughters, Jayme (Clint) Oglesby, Judith Michaelle Large, Joyce (William) Evans; four step sons, John Stephen (Libby) Large,...

Nov 2, 2015

Robert G. Wieland, age 65, of Andrew, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center.

Bob is survived by his Wife Mary; Mother, Fern; three children, Scott Wieland (Patti) of Spaulding, Rebecca Turner (Chris Weaver) of Loveland CO, and Timothy Wieland (Bridget) of Pleasant Plains; nine grandchildren, Ashley and Austin...

Oct 14, 2015

Ralph L. Kennedy, 92, of Taylorville, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.

Ralph was born November 1, 1922 at home in Menard County, IL the son of Robert L. and Nellie (Smith) Kennedy. He married the love of his life, Ida...

Oct 13, 2015

John R. Cooper, age 99, of Williamsville, passed away on October 13, 2015 at the Villa Health Care East in Sherman.

John is survived by his son J. Roger (Joyce) Cooper of Williamsville; a daughter Susan (Tom) Foran, of Williamsville; four grandchildren; Jessie Cooper, Justin (Kendra) Cooper, Janna (Cole) Johnson, and Kevin (Jessica) Foran, and...

Oct 12, 2015

Don Benner, age 89, of Williamsville, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah; 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; eleven great-grandchildren; and two...

Oct 8, 2015

J. Byron McCutchan passed away at 8:15 on Thursday, October 8 at his home with his family, surrounded by his loved ones.

Byron was born December 9, 1939 in Evansville, IN and grew up in the McCutchanville, IN area.  His parents were Owen and Alta McCutchan.   They preceded him in death.

Byron...

Sep 27, 2015

John Hagaman, age 85, of Sherman, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; his children; Linda (Gary) Shudrowitz, John (companion Sally) Hagaman, Kris (deceased) (Dennis) Danner, Jackie (Dickie, deceased) Blissett, LuAnn (Tom) Meyer, Denise (Roger) Burton, Tammy (companion Brian) Anderson, Scott (Kathy) Timm, and...

Sep 20, 2015

Carol Ann Bryant, age 76, of Athens, went to be with the Lord at 2:05 PM, Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

She was born February 25, 1939 the daughter of Elmer A. “Dutch” and Caroline Rheude from Riverton.  She married Ronald L. Bryant of Athens, IL on May 22,...