Athens, IL Obituaries

Apr 11, 2012

Jerald Williams, age 53, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at his home.

Jerry is survived by his mother and step-father, Carol and Robert McCall; one daughter, Nicole Williams Luttge; one son, Jared Williams; four grandchildren, Noah Hughs, Brian Waters, Logan Williams, and Owen Williams; two brothers, Ben Williams and Monty Williams; one sister,...

Apr 7, 2012

Ruth Jefferies Anderson, 86, of Springfield, passed away on April 4, 2012 at her home at Jefferies’ Orchard.

She is survived by her children, Shann (Joseph) Elble of Normal, and JC (Shelly) Anderson of O’Fallon, MO; grandchildren, J. Ben and Addison; great-grandchildren, J.B., Logan, and Charlie; and a beloved sister, Constance Behrman, and scores of cousins, nieces...

Apr 3, 2012

Emma Susan Cofer Alphin, age 82, of Williamsville passed away April 1, 2012.

Mrs. Alphin was born March 22, 1930 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of John and Brazilla Edrington Cofer.

She attended MacMurray College, University of Kentucky, and graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield. She retired from Horace Mann Insurance after 27 years...

Mar 29, 2012

Richard Harvey Vargo, age 82, of Springfield, formerly from Michigan, passed away on Thursday March 29, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Richard was born December 4, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Barbara Vargo, and his grandson, David James Falkenburg.

He...

Mar 24, 2012

Frederic Earl Schneider, age 90, of Williamsville, born October 8, 1921, in Springfield, IL, passed away on March 24, 2012 at Memorial Hospital.

Dad married mom, Frances Lesjak, from Auburn, on April 28, 1952 in Tennessee. They had seven children, Al (Ann) of Petersburg, Tony (Sharon), of Williamsville, Catherine (Chet) Hoffman of Hanna City, Will (Kim) of...

Mar 11, 2012

Boyd W. Russell, 89, of Athens, passed away on March 10, 2012 at Auburn Nursing & Rehab in Auburn.

He is survived by his son, James Russell of Athens; two daughters, Bonnie Russell of Athens and Maralyn (Dale) Hammond of Litchfield; a sister; Dorothy Berkshire of Lincoln, several nephews and great nieces & nephews

He...

Mar 4, 2012

Phyllis Agrall, age 78, of Athens, took her first breath with all the Saints in heaven on Sunday night, March 4, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Lewis; a sister, Shirley (Bob) Smith of Dearborn, MI; two sons, Dan (Pam) Agrall of Mason City and Jeff Agrall of Williamsville;...

Feb 19, 2012

Mark Heffernan, age 48, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

He is survived by his wife, Jill; children, Brian Heffernan, Caitlin Morla of Beverly, Massachusetts, and Sam Heffernan of Athens, Illinois; parents, Terry and Fran Heffernan of Oldsmar, Florida; brother, Eric Heffernan of Springfield, Illinois; sister, Kristen (Mike)...

Feb 18, 2012

Albert E. Kincaid, age 91, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at his residence.

Albert is survived by his wife, Jean; a son, Albert “Bert” (Donna) Kincaid of Athens; a daughter, Alexis Kay (Mike) Cantrall of Athens; step-daughters, Diane (Pat) McCormick of Athens, Nancy (Roger) Bounds of Petersburg, and Carol (Jack) Van Dyke of...

Feb 10, 2012

Gretchen (Goodall) Parkhurst, age 73, of Springfield, Illinois, passed from our world on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Gretchen was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 19, 1938, daughter of the late Arthur R. and Florence E. Wendland Goodall. Mrs. Parkhurst attended school in Decatur, Illinois, was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, and later attended MacMurray...

Feb 1, 2012

Arthur H. Jordan, age 85, of Chatham, formerly of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at his daughter’s residence.

He is survived by two daughters, Vicky (husband James) Keith of Effingham and Karen (husband Gregory) Horath of Chatham; four grandchildren, Ian, Hunter, Michael and Wyatt; four sisters, Helen Krivanek, Renata Quillen, Martha Kral, Ruth Pellerino...

Jan 31, 2012

Larry Harris, age 70, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Pana, Illinois. . Larry is survived by his children; Terry L. Harris of Bloomington, IL, Kathy J. (Andy) Ritter of Dublin, OH, Stephen L. (Jacquie) Harris of Spaulding, IL, and Michael L. Harris of Bloomington, IL; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; sisters, Opal Meredith, Mary...

Jan 16, 2012

George Baugher, age 76, of Athens, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

nGeorge is survived by his wife, Carol; two sons, David Baugher of Athens & Michael (Joseph Lexa) Baugher of Palm Springs, CA; and a daughter Libby of Athens; one grandson, Matteo Lexa; two brothers, Russell (Connie) Baugher, Harold...

Jan 15, 2012

Wilbur M. Dennison, age 93, of Cantrall, died January 14, 2012 at Villa East in Sherman, IL.

Survived by: Daughter Kathy (Bill) Swaar of Mason City, IL. Daughter-in-law Lois Dennison of Springfield; Two brothers: Leonard Dennison of Williamsville and Norman Dennison of Springfield & one sister; Evelyn Freeman of Springfield

Grandchildren: Matthew (Deborah) Swaar of...

Jan 14, 2012

Mary E. “Betty” Lockart, age 80, of Springfield, passed away on January 13, 2012 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. .

nMrs. Lockart is survived by three daughters Barbara Lockart of Chicago, Becky (William) Jayne of Divernon, and Diana Lockart (Jay Gary Smith) of Springfield and several nieces and nephews.

Betty was born July 16, 1931...

Jan 14, 2012

Mada Jane Wright, age 87, of Riverton, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at her son’s residence. She is survived by one son, Ernest (Brenda) Wright of Sherman; Daughter-in-law Nancy Wright of Sherman; six grandchildren, Barry (Tamara) Wright of Columbus, IN, Dawn (Gordon) Lanning of Lincoln, Tia (Scott) Spencer of Preston, England, Tiena (Ryan) Hill of Williamsville, Christopher (Lori) Wright...

Jan 9, 2012

Frankie “Frank” Lee Cooper, age 76, of Athens, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Frank is survived by his wife Hazel, one daughter Lynne (Cooper) Woodrum of Chatham, one son Robert T. Cooper of Athens; two beloved granddaughters, Amy Woodrum of Tampa, FL and Alyssa Woodrum of Chatham; three brothers,...

Jan 6, 2012

Amy M. Orr age 32, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2012 surrounded by her family & friends. .

Amy is survived by her husband John V. Orr IV, a son Jonathan (JJ) Orr both of Middletown her parents Darrel & Pam Stewart of Greenview, a brother Andy Stewart of Springfield, a grandmother Imogene...

Jan 1, 2012

Nilza O. Vargas, 90, of Springfield, passed away on January 1, 2012 at the home.

She is survived by her children; Nadia Vargas, Rejane Archibald, Roberto Vargas, Izabel Vargas and Cleide Piper; nine grandchildren & twelve Great grandchildren. Nilza was born September 1, 1921 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, the daughter of Elvira Oliveira.

She is...

Dec 23, 2011

Gregory Dale McLean, 49, of Athens, passed away on December 22, 2011.

He is survived by three daughters; Sasha Walker, Krystal (Aaron) Thomas, Tiffany McLean; one son, Gregory McLean, Jr. Five Grandchildren. His mother; Ruth Campbell, step-dad; Dwain Campbell & step-mother; Patricia McLean. Sisters & brothers; David (Linda) McLean, Janet (Gary) Schaeffer, Barb (Chuck) Douglas, Kathy (Lenny)...