Athens, IL Obituaries

Mar 31, 2013

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Mar 28, 2013

William Sherman, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at his home in Miami.

He was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 5, 1923 to Professor William and Catherine Sherman.

At two weeks of age, William was taken to the family home in Greencastle, IN, where his father taught at DePaul University. The family moved...

Mar 28, 2013

O.C. Haggard, 79, of Hannibal, MO, died at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Beth Haven in Hannibal.

He was born to Oscar C. and Jane King Haggard on Tuesday, January 9, 1934.

He was preceeded in death by his parents; one brother, John A. Haggard; Three sisters, Nigle Primm, Agnes Charolett Haggard...

Mar 26, 2013

Gladys Pankey, 89, of Mt. Pulaski, formerly of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She is survived by one brother Howard (Helen) Burton of Essex, Illinois; one sister Dorothy Lugibell of Williamsville; four sisters-in-law Gladys Guinn of Elkhart, Nancy Pankey of Elkhart, Pat Pankey of Virginia ,...

Mar 24, 2013

Mar 21, 2013

Ellen Glassbrook, age 93, of Sherman, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Villa Health Care East.

She is survived by her sister Betty Manley, nephews Bob (Raynette) Manley, Rick (Doris) Manley, John (Alisa) Manley; and several great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her brothers Bill Cox, Otis Cox, Fred...

Mar 19, 2013

Roy Tilson, age 90, of Petersburg, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home near Petersburg.

He is survived by his wife Ruby, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Roy was born February 27, 1923 near Middletown, Illinois,...

Mar 15, 2013

Jason Mark Blackard, age 35, of Clinton, formerly of Petersburg and Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home.

He is survived by his children, Carley R. Wilson of Petersburg and Tyler K. Blackard of Clovis, NM; parents, Kenneth and E. Kay Blackard of Petersburg; a sister, Rebecca (Terry) Miller...

Mar 11, 2013

Lois Ahrens, age 87, of Springfield, passed away on Monday March 11, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her children.

Her family includes her children; Terry (Judy) Ahrens of Springfield, Todd (Margaret) Ahrens of Springfield, Kerry Franke of Springfield, and Barb (Brian) Brewer of Springfield; fifteen grandchildren, Terry’s: Heather (Ryan) Hicks of Riverton, Audra...

Mar 6, 2013

James Evers, age 76, of Greenveiw, passed away on Wednesday March 6, 2013 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

He is survived by a son, Andy Evers; nieces and nephews, Lynn Power, Lonnie Power, Lorna Power, Larry Power, and Lisa Power; and several great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death...

Feb 20, 2013

Charles Eston Landreth, 90, of Naples, FL and Springfield, IL, passed away on February 20, 2013. He was born October 1, 1922 to Mary “Addie” Helphinstine Landreth and Ezra Proctor Landreth of Cantrall, IL. He married Moneka Wingo LaRue on October 23, 1943. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Moneka, son, Philip Landreth, brother, Ray Landreth, and...

Feb 19, 2013

Randy DeVillez, age 64, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at his home.

He is survived by the love of his life and soul mate, Billinda; daughter, Valerie (Richard) Henning; stepdaughter, Channing Fullaway; a son, Eric (Beth) DeVillez; and stepsons, Mike and Brian Schreiber. He was the beloved Papa to seven grandchildren.

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Feb 17, 2013

John Kern, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; three daughters, Karen Squires of Tallula, Sharon (Jerry) Judd of Athens and Carolyn Kern of Springfield; grandchildren, Jennifer Judd (Theado Bonds), Kara (Zach) Alderman, Katie (Jason) Bruning, Sarah Squires,...

Jan 31, 2013

Wm. Kenneth Cline, age 87, of rural Athens, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Oma; one daughter, Sherry Cline (fiancé Joe Richmond) of Athens; one son, Kenny Lee Cline of Athens; two grandsons, Kevin (wife Abby) of Springfield and Kyle Cline of Athens. Kenneth is preceded in death by...

Jan 24, 2013

Willis Smith, age 89, of Sherman, formerly of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Mark) Block of Petersburg and Martha (Neil) Mutzbauer of Denver, CO; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.

He is preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2013

Dr. Arthur T. Neavill, age 68, passed away on January 10, 2013. Beloved husband of Sue. Loving father of Kristine (Greg) Oke. Dear grandfather of Brendan and Aidan. Brother of Donna (Jay Domser) Detillion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Louise Neavill. Arthur was a retired administrator with the Dearborn Michigan Public Schools and member...

Dec 25, 2012

Karen Louise Brittin, 74, of Fenton, MO, died December 25, 2012, at her home.

She was born July 23, 1938, in Olney, IL, the daughter of Gerald Wayne and Lois Louise Winterrowd.

She married the late Donald Dean Brittin in 1956 in Springfield.

Mrs. Brittin retired from the State of Illinois and work...

Dec 22, 2012

Charles L. “Butch” Magee, 65, of Petersburg, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with combat-related chronic illnesses. He was born December 21, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois, the only son of the late Mary June (Tibbs) Magee and the late Kenneth Emmerson Magee of Petersburg. He...

Dec 22, 2012

Helen Garrisson, age 89, of Andrew, passed away on December 22, 2012 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

Helen was born November 11, 1923 to Edward & Ethel Turnbull. She married James Garrisson on December 5, 1945.

She is survived by a son, Jim (Diana) Garrisson; two daughters, Kay (Jim) Walker and Melody...

Dec 14, 2012

Norma C. Henrikson, age 87, of Greenview, passed away at her home on Friday, December 14, 2012.

She is survived by one son, Erick Roger (Linda) Henrikson of Athens, IL; one daughter, Nancy Kaye (Charles) Good of Boulevard, CA; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by...