Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Andy “Roadblock” Rebbe
Oct 21, 2014
Andrew Wayne Rebbe, age 48, of Cantrall, passed away with his family and friends by his side on October 21, 2014 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, IL.
He is survived by his wife Donna, children Shanna (Spencer Smith) Ritz of Taylor Springs, IL, Harley (Merissa Richards) Rebbe, Laci (Donnie Privott) Rebbe, Shem (Stephanie) Smith...
Kenneth “Allen” Poe
Oct 19, 2014
Kenneth “Allen” Poe, age 79, of Williamsville, passed away on Sunday October 19, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He is survived by his daughter Robin Asafailo of Williamsville; two granddaughters, Jennifer Zoelzer of Williamsville, Suzi (Josh) Gasparini of Middletown; one grandson Eric (Cassie) Asafailo of Dawson; seven great-grandchildren, Austin & Rylie Cohn, Peyton...
Rose “Sis” Christensen
Oct 18, 2014
Rose “Sis” Christensen, age 75, of Macomb formerly of Athens, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Grand Prairie Estates in Macomb, IL.
She is survived by two sons Marshall “Chris” (Stephanie) Christensen of Bushnell, IL, Mark (Elizabeth) Christensen of Bushnell, IL and daughter Dawn “Iodine” (Chuck Galman) Christensen of Springfield, IL; two sisters...
Haggard, Elizabeth
Oct 9, 2014
Elizabeth Haggard, age 50, of Arenzville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven in Rushville, IL.
She is survived by her mother, Kathryn Haggard, one brother, Steven Haggard and one sister Barbara (Robert) Atchason, a nephew James “Rob” Atchason.
She is preceded in death by her father O.C. Haggard in 2013....
Hinesley, Walter
Oct 4, 2014
Walter Hinesley, age 90, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He is survived by two sons, Charles M. Hinesley of Athens, William Hinesley of Houston, TX; three daughters, Vonnie Hinesley of Springfield; Jacqueline (husband Tom) Cade of Middletown, and Sandra (husband Dave) Theilken of Springfield; 6...
Heston, Helen
Oct 4, 2014
Helen Ann Heston, age 77, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday October 4, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Family is being served by Mott & Henning Funeral Home, in Athens, IL.
Kevin James Trimpe
Oct 4, 2014
Kevin James Trimpe, age 53, of Athens, IL, passed away on Saturday October 4, 2014.
He is survived by his wife Cindy, children Jared (Jennifer) Trimpe, Ryan Trimpe, Curtis Trimpe, Hillary (Andrew) Campbell; grandchildren Kolton Trimpe, Jacob Trimpe, Noah Zeke Campbell; six brothers Ronald (Ruthie) Trimpe, Kenneth (Tina) Trimpe, Donald (Heather) Trimpe, Steve (Vickie) Trimpe, and Ronald...
Kincaid, Margaret “Peg”
Sep 29, 2014
Margaret “Peg” Graham Kincaid, 91, passed away at her home at Indian Point on September 29, 2014.
Margaret was born October 14, 1922, the only child of John W. and Leta (Primm) Graham. She married J. Kennedy Kincaid, Jr. on June 14, 1945, at Fancy Prairie Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death in 1996.
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Douglas Ray
Sep 25, 2014
Douglas Ray, age 40, of New Berlin, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014.
He was born on April 5, 1974 to Bruce and Norma (Pierce) Ray. He married Jaimee Mansfield on September 18, 1999.
He is survived by his soul mate and best friend Jaimee, his parents Bruce and Norma Ray, Brothers...
Abeln, Lewis “Peck”
Sep 23, 2014
Lewis Ray “Peck” Abeln, age 84, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at his home.
He is survived by his wife Mary JoAnn Abeln, and his children; Brenda Abeln Connelly (husband Ed) from Florida, Sheree Abeln Meyer from Athens, Diane Abeln Hester (husband Tom) from Springfield, Dale Abeln (wife Linda) from Cantrall,...
Darlene Evers
Sep 19, 2014
Darlene Evers, age 92, of Springfield, formerly of Greenview, passed away on September 19, 2014 at Concordia Village in Springfield.
She is survived by, a son David (Susan) Evers of Greenview, a daughter Jane (Greg) Fletcher of Lake Geneva, WI, a daughter-in-law Pat Evers of Greenview. Eight Grandchildren: Lynne (John) Short of Webster Groves, MO.;...
Debra Nance
Sep 18, 2014
Debra Nance, age 57 of Springfield, passed away on September 11, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center.
She is survived by her son George Nance, Jr. of Springfield.
She is preceded in death by her husband George Nance Sr. on May 18, 2013. Debra was born August 20, 1957 in Springfield.
Visitation will be...
Ferguson, Harold
Sep 10, 2014
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Harold Ferguson, age 83, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center.
He is survived by his children, Terri (Mark) Beard of Sherman, Vicki (Dave) Thompson of Sherman, Tammi (Mike) Steiner of Williamsville, and Jimmi Ferguson of Sherman; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death...
Tapscott, Shirley
Sep 7, 2014
Shirley “Sue” Tapscott, age 69, of Springfield, joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at St. John’s Hospital.
She is survived by her daughters, Angie (husband Michael) Winters and their children, Kelsey (husband Josh), Corlin, Ryan, Miranda, Luke, and Kira; and Pam (husband Tim) Blackorby and their daughter, Hannah; daughter-in-law, Cindy Tapscott and...
Kenneth E. Parks, Sr.
Sep 2, 2014
Kenneth E. Parks Sr., age 76 of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his home.
Kenneth was born on March 21, 1938 in Flint, MI, the son of Warren and Margaret (Parrott) Parks.
He is survived by two children, daughter Vickie (Terry) Harvey of Springfield, son Kenneth E. Parks, Jr....
Judy May Scehnet
Aug 2, 2014
Judy May Scehnet, age 66, of Springfield died at home on July 31, 2014.
She was born in Decatur, IL on October 20, 1947, the daughter of Louise Wampler Scehnet and Everett L. Scehnet.
After graduating from Eisenhower High School in 1965, she moved to Dallas Texas, where she was employed by advertising agency for...
Basso, Bill
Jul 30, 2014
Bill Basso, age 87, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, IL.
He is survived by his wife Pat; two sons, Billy (Judy) Basso of Lincoln and Steve (Lisa) Basso of Athens; four grandchildren, Debbie Basso of Springfield, Kelley, Katie, Christopher Basso of Athens; and several...
Marquita Davis
Jul 17, 2014
Marquita Davis, age 77 of Springfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 in Highland, IL.
She is survived by three sons, Rick Davis, Gary (Kelly) Davis, Kevin (Dena) Davis; one brother Larry McKee; one sister Jodi Buoy; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Marquita was preceded in death by her parents.
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Paul Rebbe
Jul 16, 2014
Paul Rebbe, age 59, of Springfield, passed away with his family by his side on July 16, 2014 at Brother James Court in Springfield, IL.
He is survived by eight siblings, Karen (Tommy) Northcutt of Titusville, FL, Janet (Gary) Connor of Petersburg, IL, David (Jayne) Rebbe of Petersburg, Diane (Jay) Rogers of Girard, Brenda (Chas)...
Barbara Altman
Jul 9, 2014
Barbara Sue Altman, age 70, of Lincoln passed away on July 9, 2014 in Lincoln, IL. She was born October 1, 1943, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Leona (Council) Estill. She married Richard “Dick” Altman in 1968 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death in 2008. She was also preceded by her first...
