Athens, IL Obituaries

Turnbull, William “Billy”

Dec 9, 2014

William “Billy” Turnbull, age 53, of Columbia, Louisiana, passed away on December 9, 2014 in Columbia, Louisiana.

He is survived by his mother, Joann Wallis; sister, Tammy Campbell; brother, Rick Grigsby; his children, Roxanne, Jennifer, Billy Jo, Veronica, Desiree, and Danielle; and numerous grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles William Turnbull...

Lorna “Gay” Yokley

Dec 5, 2014

Lorna Gay Yokley, age 73 of Palmyra, WI passed away peacefully on December 5, 2014 at her home. She was born August 14, 1941 in Hayti, MO the daughter of Arland and Agatha (Wright) Foster.

Gay was united in marriage to John D. Yokley on April 13, 1963 in Alton, IL.

Gay will...

George Bock

Dec 2, 2014

George Lewis Bock, age 87 of, Springfield, passed away on December 2, 2014 at his residence.

George was born August 15, 1927 in rural Menard County, the son of Lewis Otto and Grace Fern (Weaver) Bock. He grew up near Fancy Prairie and graduated from Elkhart High School.

George married Loretta Joann Kern...

Byron Denton

Nov 25, 2014

Byron Denton, age 79 of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Sunny Acres Nursing home in Petersburg.

He is survived by many close friends and loving caretakers from Sunny Acres.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother. Byron was born October 13, 1935 in Greenview, the...

Paula Thompson

Nov 8, 2014

Paula Jean Thompson, age 80, of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Villa Healthcare in Sherman.

She is survived by her five sons, John (Tracey Beaulieu) Thompson of Decatur, Danny (Patty) Thompson of Williamsville, Randy (Kathy) Thompson of Williamsville, Kent (Diane) Thompson of Williamsville, and David (Dawn Rena) Thompson of Williamsville; sister,...

Shirley Fuchs

Nov 6, 2014

Shirley Fuchs, age 85, of Cantrall, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 St. John’s Hospice.

She is survived by her husband, Harvey; children Nancy Fuchs, David Fuchs, Carol (Derek) Squires; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Mildred Hinch and Beulah Harris.

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Florence Ilsley

Nov 5, 2014

Florence Ilsley, age 89 of Athens, passed away on November 5, 2014 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

She is survived by her husband Robert, two daughters, Shirley Green,Ellen (John) Perry; grandchildren Shannon Green, Allison Green, Megan Ilsley, Jacqueline Morrow, and Carissa (Tim) Cundiff; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death...

John W. Miller, Jr.

Nov 5, 2014

John W. Miller, age 75, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2014 at St. John’s Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn, a son Steve (Carol) Miller of Sherman, a daughter Stacy Smith of Maryland; one brother Dan (Leann) Miller of Mason City; grandchildren Joshua Smith, Justin Smith, Terri (Jeff) Stocker, Doug (Gina) Rapp;...

Peggy Hall

Oct 31, 2014

Peggy Hall, age 81, of Cantrall, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Willard; children, Nancy Stauffer (Don); Bruce Hall (Diane), Patty Baker (Tom); grandchildren Angela Harrison, Joshua Bryant, Jeffery Bryant, Rebbecca Stauffer, Jeremiah Stauffer, Laura Marbold; several great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law Melvin and Beverly...

Dennison, Lucille “Lucy”

Oct 23, 2014

Lucy was born June 21, 1925 in Chatham, the daughter of James I. and Mary (Wright) Clark.

On June 24, 1941 she married her best friend, Leonard Dennison. They worshiped each other for 72 years and 9 months.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; by a son, James; a grandson, Jimmie; brother,...

Marcus Tobias

Oct 21, 2014

Marcus Tobias, age 88 of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday October 21, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Janet (husband Richard) Dennis of Petersburg and Patricia (husband Bob) Rolleri of Fayetteville, North Carolina; son, Scott (wife Sara) Tobias of Sherman; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Tobias; seven grandchildren;...

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...