Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
James Diekroeger
Aug 14, 2024
James Lewis Diekroeger, age 89, was born in Marceline, Missouri on November 12, 1934. He is the son of Manuel L. Diekroeger, M.D.and Katharine E. Wilson Diekroeger.
He received a B.S. Degree from Central Methodist University in 1956. He followed that with graduate degrees in 1959 and 1962 from Indiana University and Missouri University.
Jim taught one year of secondary education at...
R. Earl Fowler
Aug 7, 2024
Earl went to his heavenly home on August 7, 2024 surrounded by his wife of 71 years and their 4 children in his home in Williamsville.
Earl was born on March 21, 1932 in Rural Williamsville, the youngest of 8 children of Halbert and Bessie Fraze Fowler.
He is survived by his wife, Delores (nee Oschwald); son Brian Fowler; daughters Angie Peifer,...
Beulah Imogene Way
Jul 26, 2024
Beulah Imogene Way, age 99, of Salem, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.
She was born September 26, 1924 in Chandlerville, IL, the daughter of Ulysses and Sylvia (Smith) Jones.
She married Ruel “Bud” Way on January 25, 1940. He preceded her in death in 2008.
Imogene is survived by her children, Joyce Munter, Ruel, Jr. (Betsy) Way, Juanita (Jim) Hawks,...
Connie Kail
Jul 23, 2024
Connie Kail, age 86, of Normal, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, went to her Heavenly Home peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at McLean County Nursing Home, in Normal, Illinois.
She was born November 1, 1937, in Springfield, Tennessee, the daughter of Paul and Lila (Alley) Shearon.
Connie married William C. Kail on March 8, 1961 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in...
Jerilyn Sue VanMeter
Jul 21, 2024
Jerilyn Sue VanMeter, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born May 9, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Neva June (Smith) Conover.
Jerilyn married Charles Richard VanMeter on August 18, 1962 at the Laurel Methodist Church in Springfield. He preceded her in death in...
Allan Freeland
Jul 16, 2024
Allan RV Freeland, age 89, of Petersburg, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
He was born July 21, 1934 in Washington, DC, the son of Curtis and Florence Freeland.
Allan married Mary Jane Nickel on September 18, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. She preceded him in death on October 13, 2012.
Mourning his passing are...
Alice Franklin
Jul 16, 2024
Alice M. Franklin, age 91, of Williamsville, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born November 17, 1932 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Alice (Malazinskas) Sherrock.
Alice married Cliff Franklin in 1952. They were happily married for 51 years.
Mourning her passing are her two daughters, Alice Rebeck and Tammie (husband Ed)...
Verna McGee
Jul 14, 2024
Verna McGee, age 83, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her residence.
She was born on August 20, 1940 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Jim Tomlin and Viola Hannibal.
Verna married Ralph McGee on October 5, 1968 in Springfield, Illinois.
Mourning her passing are her husband, Ralph; three daughters; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister.
She is preceded...
Cheri D. Doom
Jul 12, 2024
Cheri D. Doom age 77, of Athens, passed away on July 12, 2024 at Country Lane Memory Care in Riverton, Illinois
She was born October 13, 1946 in Pittsfield, IL the daughter of Jeanne Newman and Wendall Stead.
She married Roland E Doom on January 22, 1966 at the Williamsville United Methodist Church.
Mourning her passing are, one son, Stuart R. Doom of...
Lewis "Lew" Agrall
Jul 3, 2024
Lewis “Lew” Agrall, age 92, of Athens, took his first breath with all the Saints in heaven on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 16, 1932 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Paul and Mary (Tobias) Agrall.
Lew married Phyllis Vernier on November 13, 1954 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dearborn, Michigan.
Mourning...
Marlene Wiker
Jul 3, 2024
Marlene Wiker, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born on August 7, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Russell and Marjorie (Jones) DeYoung.
Marlene married James Wiker on November 5, 1960 in Springfield.
Mourning her passing are her children, Jim (TJ) Wiker, Mona (Tom) Aiello, and Jeff (Violet) Wiker; two granddaughters,...
Donna Detillion
Jun 30, 2024
Donna Jo Detillion, nee Neavill, entered eternal rest on June 30, 2024, a few weeks past her 76th birthday. She is now reunited with her parents, Don and Louise Neavill, her brothers, Ronnie and Artie Neavill, and her husband, Jay Domser.
Donna enjoyed great movies, beautiful flowers, her pets, traveling, baking, her work as an accounting clerk, playing Words with Friends...
William Muench
Jun 30, 2024
William Muench, age 89, of Cantrall, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Villa Health Care in Sherman, Illinois.
He was born June 19, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of William and Isabell (Mavis) Muench.
William married Judy on February 4, 1962 in Springfield, Illinois at Southern View Chapel.
Mourning his passing are his wife Judy; children, Roger (Devra) Muench; two...
S. Lorita Vail
Jun 26, 2024
S. Lorita Vail, age 80, of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 with family by her side at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.
She was born August 12, 1943 in Greenwood, Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence and Donna (Hartsfield) Buckner.
Lorita was married to Ed Sapp for 33 years. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2017.
Mourning her...
Jeanne Gaither
Jun 19, 2024
Jeanne Gaither, age 96 of Williamsville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, surrounded by family.
She was born in Fairfield, IL.
Jeanne married William Gaither on August 18, 1946.
She is survived by her two children, Lynne (Robert) Sagle of Williamsville, IL, Stephen (Bridgette) Gaither of Weatherford, TX; four grandchildren, Kris Salter, Kendra (Chris) Schmulbach, Brandy Gaither, and Bryan (Summer) Gaither;...
Jeanene R. Johnson
Jun 13, 2024
Jeanene Rosalie Johnson, age 90, of Greenview, Illinois passed away peacefully in her childhood home while surrounded by loved ones on June 13th, 2024. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was born to Russell and Jennie Case in Greenview, Illinois on January 4th, 1934. Jeanene married her grade school sweetheart,...
Juanita Donley
Jun 11, 2024
Juanita Donley, age 75, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her residence.
She was born September 11, 1948 in Sherman, Illinois the daughter of Delmar and Harriet (Powell) Donley.
Mourning her passing are siblings, Linda L.(Mickey) Moorman of Springfield and William Elmer (Karolyn) Donley of Springfield; several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and...
Judith "Judy" S. Cully
Jun 7, 2024
Judith “Judy” S. Cully, 85, of Athens, died on Friday, June 7, 2024 at her home.
She was born December 3, 1938, in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Fred A. and Anna Laura (Moore) Somers. She graduated from Canton Senior High School in 1956 and MacMurray College in 1960.
Judy married Donald L. “Boots” Cully in Jacksonville, Illinois on August 13, 1960. He...
Michelle Eddings
May 28, 2024
Michelle Eddings, age 53, of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
She was born on September 24, 1970 in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Carolyn (Mosley) Rankin.
Michelle married Willliam Eddings on May 20, 2006 in Greenview, Illinois.
Mourning her passing are her husband, William; mother, Carolyn; sister, Pam (husband Kevin) Curry of Greenview; brothers,...
William Lee "Bill" Meteer
May 25, 2024
William Lee ( Bill ) Meteer, age 90, of Athens, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He is survived by: two sons, Wm. Lee (wife Karla) Meteer of Blue Mound, IL and Wade (wife Jody) Meteer of Athens, IL; seven grandchildren, Wade (Holly) Meteer, Addie (Taylor) Braungardt, Sam (Cara) Meteer, Travis (Paige) Meteer, Weston...
