Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
James A. Evers
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...
Charles E. Landreth
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...
Devillez, Randy
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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Kern, John
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,...
Cline, Wm. Kenneth
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...
Smith, Willis S.
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...
Neavill, Arthur
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...
Brittin, Karen
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...
Magee, Charles
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...
Garrisson, Helen
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...
Henrikson, Norma
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...
Magee, Kenneth
Dec 11, 2012
Kenneth Emmerson Magee, 88, of Petersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, Illinois. He was born on October 9, 1924, in Oakford, Illinois, the eighth child of Roscoe Conklin Magee and Sophia Dorothea Friederica Wernowsky. He married the love of his life, Mary June...
Todd, Janie
Dec 4, 2012
Janie Todd, age 75, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at St. John’s Hospital.
She is survived by a daughter, Karen (husband Ed) Jankauski of Athens; two sons, Michael (wife Peggy) Todd of Springfield and Brian (wife Debbie) Todd of Athens; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Frohn, Emily and Abigayle, and Jacob Jankauski; Emma Todd; Rachel...
Mills, Maxine
Dec 1, 2012
Maxine L. Mills, age 90, of Sherman, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
nShe is survived by a daughter, Donna and her husband, Scott Cunningham of Elkhart and a granddaughter, Angela and her husband, Nathan Sloan of Riverton.
Maxine is preceded in death by her...
Haggard, John Sr.
Nov 27, 2012
John A. Haggard, Sr., age 93, of Sherman, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Maple Ridge Nursing Home in Lincoln.
He was born October 12, 1919 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Claude and Jane (King) Haggard. He married Evelyn Teresa DeWitt on July 22, 1946.
He is survived by his...
Lornitis, Mary Jo
Nov 24, 2012
Mary Jo Lornitis, age 69, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday November 24, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She is survived by a daughter, Monique Sanderson of Springfield; sons, Dan Lornitis of Chicago, Tom “Butch” Lornitis and Lenny Rose both of Springfield; sisters, Verna (Ralph) McGee of Springfield and Patty Herron of Columbus, GA; five...
Brown, D. Jonathan
Nov 17, 2012
D. Jonathan Brown, age 58, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Ronda; children, Benjamin (wife Jill) Brown and Lindsay of California, Braden and Kalyn Brown of Athens; grandchildren, Ashlyn and Lydia Brown of California; father, Donald D. Brown of Chicago, IL; sister, Donnette (husband Chuck)...
Haseley, John, Sr.
Nov 13, 2012
John Haseley, Sr. “Do Wop”, age 68, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; two daughters, Marla (husband Eric) Smith of Sherman, Kristi (husband Rod) Parkinson of Wataga; one son, John Haseley, Jr. of Buffalo; beloved grandchildren, Austin, Hannah, and Mabel; step-grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, and...
Cooke, Frank
Nov 10, 2012
Frank H. Cooke, 88, of Springfield, IL, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012. He was born May 31, 1924 in Bryn Mawr, PA to Frank & Myrl (Snyder) Cooke of Llanerch, PA.
He served for the United State Army Air Force in World War II and the United States Air Force Reserve after the war. Frank was...
Yoswig, Walter H.
Oct 25, 2012
Walter H. Yoswig, age 84, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; one son; Rodney (wife Pia) Yoswig of Pleasant Plains; one daughter, Brenda (husband Rich) Mogensen of Springfield; three grandchildren, Kristen & Ryan Mogensen, and Alexis Yoswig; two...
