Athens, IL Obituaries

Mary Ann Fortney

Jul 28, 2015

Mary Ann Fortney, age 65, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She is survived by husband, Kevin; three children, Dwayne Fortney, Jeff Fortney, and Malinda Blakeley; grandchildren, Jacob Blakeley, Chelby Blakeley, and Anthony Fortney; and one brother, Steve Huckabee.

Mary Ann is preceded in death by...

Margaret Cooke

Jul 24, 2015

Margaret (Peg) Cooke, age 95, of Springfield died July 24, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Home in Springfield, IL.

She is survived by a brother, William Engel of Athens and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Cooke was born March 27, 1920 in Athens, IL, the daughter of Edward and Anna Seipel Engel.

Mrs. Cooke...

Earl Morrow

Jul 15, 2015

Earl Morrow, age 90, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center.

Earl is survived by a brother, Glenn (June) Morrow of Springfield; two granddaughters, Carissa (Timothy) Cundiff of Pawnee and Jacqueline Morrow of Dawson; one great-granddaughter, Hazel Anne to born in August; and several nieces and nephews.

He is...

Sharon Lawson

Jul 15, 2015

Born in June 30, 1949 Departed on July 15, 2015 Visitation: 5:00 until 7:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home Service: 11:00 AM Monday, July 20, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home Cemetery: Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens

Sharon (Myers-Crayne) Lawson, age 66, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at...

Melvin L. Kemmerling

Jul 6, 2015

Born in June 15, 1922 Departed on July 6, 2015 Visitation: 9:00 until 11:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Cantrall United Methodist Church Service: 11:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Cantrall United Methodist Church Cemetery: Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield

Melvin Kemmerling, age 93, of Springfield, passed away on Monday July 6, 2015...

Peggy J. Seitz

Jul 5, 2015

Born in September 3, 1953 Departed on July 5, 2015 Visitation: 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman Service: 10:00 AM Friday, July 10, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman Cemetery: Fancy Creek Cemetery near Sherman

Peg Seitz, age 61, of Sherman, passed away on Sunday, July...

Rose Ann Goodson

Jun 27, 2015

Born in January 13, 1933 Departed on June 27, 2015 Visitation: 9:00 until 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at St. John’s Vianney Catholic Church in Sherman, Illinois Service: 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at St. John’s Vianney Catholic Church in Sherman, Illinois Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois

Rose Ann Goodson, age 82, of Cantrall, passed away...

James Lee Buhr

Jun 12, 2015

Born in December 16, 1939 Visitation: 5:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday June 16, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens Service: 10:30 AM Wednesday June 17, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens Cemetery: Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens

James Buhr, age 75, of Williamsville, IL passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at St....

Albert F. Setzer

Jun 10, 2015

Born in August 15, 1918 Departed on June 10, 2015 Service: 1:00 PM Saturday June 13, 2015 at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview

Albert Setzer, age 96, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

He is survived by a son, Richard (Karen) Setzer; five grandchildren,...

Phyllis J. Kern

Jun 10, 2015

Born in April 9, 1938 Departed on June 10, 2015 Visitation: 12:30 until 2:00 PM Sunday June 14, 2015 at the Athens Christian Church Service: 2:00 PM Sunday June 14, 2015 at the Athens Christian Church Cemetery: Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens

Phyllis Kern, age 77, of Amboy, formerly of Athens, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at...

Paul W. Hillyer

Jun 7, 2015

Born in January 11, 1948 Departed on June 7, 2015 Visitation: 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, Illinois Service: Graveside Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at West Cemetery in Athens, Illinois Cemetery: West Cemetery in Athens, Illinois

Paul Hillyer, age 67,of Springfield, passed away Sunday, June...

Evelyn E. Markey

Jun 1, 2015

Born in May 14, 1921 Departed on June 1, 2015 Visitation: 5:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens Service: 10:00 AM Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Athens Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois

Evelyn Markey, age 94, of Cantrall, passed away on June 1,...

Robert D. Evans

May 30, 2015

Born in June 24, 1929 Departed on May 30, 2015

No services will be held.

Thomas Gardner

May 27, 2015

Born in June 22, 1951 Departed on May 27, 2015 Service: Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM at the Boar’s Nest in Athens

Thomas Gardner, age 63, of Athens, passed away on May 27, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. .

He is survived by his...

Robert “Tim” Costello

May 26, 2015

Born in July 5, 1930 Departed on May 26, 2015 Service: Private Services will be held

Robert “Tim” Costello, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, IL.

Tim is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Michele (John) Marr of Gridley, IL and Julie (Andres) Munoz-Najar of Champaign, IL; son,...

Delmar Tobias

May 23, 2015

Born in October 4, 1928 Departed on May 23, 2015 Visitation: 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens Service: 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens Cemetery: Indian Point Cemetery near Athens, Illinois

Delmar Tobias age 86. of Petersburg, passed away May...

James “Jim” Abeln

May 21, 2015

Born in September 25, 1933 Departed on May 21, 2015 Visitation: 9:00 until 11:00 AM Monday May 25, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens Service: 10:00 AM Tuesday May 26, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens Cemetery: Indian Point Cemetery near Athens

James R. Abeln, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Thursday,...

August L. Casson

May 5, 2015

Born in June 10, 1937 Departed on May 5, 2015 Service: Private Family Service at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Mott Henning Funeral Home, 206 N. Main Street, Athens, IL

Williamsville, IL – August L. Casson, Sr., 77 of Williamsville passed away at 8:58pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center.

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Lee M. Walters

May 5, 2015

Born in June 14, 1973 Departed on May 5, 2015 Visitation: 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens

Lee Walters, age 41, of Sherman, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Lee is survived by his mother, Anita Walters of...

Leota M. Anderson

Apr 29, 2015

Born in July 12, 1920 Departed on April 29, 2015 Service: Memorial Service at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Elm Street Christian Church in Springfield

Leota Mae Anderson, age 94, of Springfield, passed away on, Wednesday April 29, 2015 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

She was born July 12, 1920 in rural Sherman,...