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Athens, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area

Kail, William C.

Kail, William C.

Nov 17, 2010

William “Bill” C. Kail, age 71, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Kail of Springfield; two brothers, James (wife Lola) Kail of Taylorville, and Mark (wife Ruby) Kail of San Antonio, TX; five sisters, Carol Douglas, Janet (husband James) Boone, Joan...

Luebkemann, Florence

Luebkemann, Florence

Nov 14, 2010

Florence Janet Luebkemann, age 74, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

She is survived by one daughter, Lauri (Robert) Cunningham of Springfield, and one son, Mark (Audrey) Luebkemann of Springfield, and by 4 grandchildren, Lindsay, Molly, Grant, Ben, and one niece & nephew.

Florence was born...

Evers, Rosemary

Evers, Rosemary

Nov 2, 2010

Rosemary Evers, age 83, of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Harlingen, TX. She is survived by two sons, Richard and James Evers; grandchildren, Adam (Kristina) Evers of Springfield and April Evers Gentry of Savannah, GA. and several nieces and nephews. Rosemary was born June 6, 1927 in Williamsville, the daughter of James and Alice Long...

Robison, Etta

Robison, Etta

Oct 28, 2010

Etta Robison, age 84, of Williamsville, IL went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

She is survived by two daughters, Carol Harris and Lois Thompson both of Williamsville; daughter-in-law, LuAnn Robison; three sisters, Evelyn Haggard, Ruth Nonn, Rose Marie Summers; one brother, Tom DeWitt, eight grandchildren, Laura,...

Miller, Eloise

Miller, Eloise

Oct 22, 2010

Eloise Miller, age 85, of Williamsville, IL passed away on Thursday October 21, 2010 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She is survived by one son, William Dale Miller; two daughters, Kathryn Ann (William) Lohr; Beverly Kay (JP) Thompson; five grandchildren, Aaron Bliesner, Kristina Mester, Michael Mester, Janet Carman & Amelia Miller; great-grandchildren Lucas Bliesner & Allison Bliesner; one...

Clemmens, Dianne

Clemmens, Dianne

Oct 21, 2010

Dianne Clemmens, age 66, of Athens, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010 in Kirksville, MO.

She is survived by a daughter, Lori Clemmens-Funke (Gerald Funke) of Battle Creek, MI; a son, Matt (Sonya) Clemmens of Lawrenceberg, IN; a grandson, Matthew; a sister, Marvel (Jerry) Carlson; two brothers, Mike (Holly) Rollefson and Bob Rollefson. Several Nieces...

Bell, Cora

Bell, Cora

Oct 20, 2010

Cora L. Bell, age 91, of Sherman, formerly of Cantrall, IL passed away on October 16, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center.

Survived by sons, Fred (Marilyn) Bell of Cantrall, IL & Jerry (Cathy) Bell of Alabama & a daughter Mary (Larry) Wilkens of Springfield, IL. Several Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-great Grandchildren. Two sister’s Gladys Bell and Kathryn...

Turner, Sr., Floyd W.

Turner, Sr., Floyd W.

Oct 14, 2010

Floyd William Turner, Sr. age 80, of Athens, known to friends & family as “Peanuts”, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 8:34 PM in Mason City Area Nursing Home.

He is survived by his wife Gladys Turner; his children Floyd (Lauren) Turner, Jr., Linda Lou (Dale) Ablen , Lisa Ann ( Mike) Pusch, all of...

Gustafson, Judy

Gustafson, Judy

Oct 6, 2010

Judy Gustafson age 70, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth,

Children- Teri (Ed) Gentile of Sherman

Jeff (Colleen) Gustafson of Hudson, WI

Brother- Phil (Helen) Deverman of Petersburg Grandchildren : Jessica & Josh Gentile,...

Hackman, Katherine

Hackman, Katherine

Sep 20, 2010

Katherine Hackman, age 99, of Athens, IL passed away on Saturday September 18, 2010 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her son, David Hackman of Springfield. She has been blessed with seven grandchildren, Lisa (Carlos) Chua, Denise (Mike) Gibler, Lori Demuzio, Mike (Karen) Hackman, Jo (Dave) Lagerhausen, Julie (Corey) Smith and Vicki (Gary)...

Gates, Kenneth E.

Gates, Kenneth E.

Sep 9, 2010

Kenneth E. Gates Jr. age 28, of Athens passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at his residence.

Survived byParents : Kenneth Gates, Sr. of Springfield Constance Gates of Athens Sister : Deanna (Mike) Fowler of Athens Brother : Bryan (Joelle) Knoles of Springfield Several Nieces & Nephews

Kenneth was born December 18, 1981 in...

Hillyer, Jean

Hillyer, Jean

Aug 28, 2010

Jean Hillyer age 71, of Springfield, IL passed away on August 28, 2010 at her residence.

Survived by Daughters : Julie ( Gary McGraw) Kelzer Cheri (Don) Doolin

Cathy (Mark) Leathers

Bobbie (J.J.) Borski Sons – Chris Hillyer

James (Jean) Hillyer Brother – Clyde Lundy

Sister – Cora Armstrong...

Poteet, Elmer

Poteet, Elmer

Aug 24, 2010

Elmer Poteet, age 71, of Riverton, IL passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center.

Survived by Wife – Kathleen

Daughter : Teresa Ebken Grandson : Damon Ebken Mother : Flossie Poteet

Sisters : Shirley (Jim) Buhr

Nina (Theron) Brown

Brother – Harlon Poteet Several Nieces &...

Hobart, Laura

Hobart, Laura

Aug 21, 2010

Laura Hobart, 55, of Sherman, IL, formerly of Macomb, passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2010.

She is survived by Mother- Marie Basso of Sherman Father- Donald Hobart of Springfield Sisters- Marilyn Yager of Athens Dawn Hardy of Brunswick, OH Son : Robert of Texas Several Nieces & Nephews

She is preceded in death by...

Green, David

Green, David

Aug 21, 2010

David Joseph Green age 73, of Lewiston, IL, formerly of Springfield, passed away on August 19, 2010 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

Survived by Children : Greg (Terry) Green

Debbie (Dave) Gaspardo Jeff (Tricia) Green Joe (Tina) Green Jim (Christy) Green

Ben (Shirly) Green

15 Grandchildren 8 Great Grandchildren

...

Wineburner, Nicholas “Nick”

Wineburner, Nicholas “Nick”

Aug 9, 2010

Nicholas “Nick” Wineburner age 57, of Petersburg, IL passed away on August 5, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Survived by Wife: Sandra “Sandy” Hall Wineburner Daughter _ Elizabeth Wineburner of Bloomington

Two Sons : Brandon Funkhouser of Petersburg

Rob McMillan of Milstadt

Father : Russell (Betty) Wineburner of Granite...

O’Neal, John E.

O’Neal, John E.

Jul 20, 2010

John E. O’Neal age 72, of Williamsville, IL passed away on Saturday July 17, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He is survived by his: Wife – Doris Son : Robert E. “Bob” O’Neal of Springfield, IL Daughter – Wendy (Todd) Fletcher of Champaign, IL Sisters – Patricia Scott of Oglesby, IL Jean Oglesby of Lincoln,...

Jacoby, William

Jacoby, William

Jul 19, 2010

William Jacoby age 58, of Athens, IL passed away on July 16, 2010 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Survived byCompanion : Connie Lyons Son- Mark Jacoby or Taylorville Daughter – Jennifer German of Taylorville Brothers : Jack (Anne) Jacoby of Vincennes, IN Frank Jacob of Springfield

Sister – Verna (Ron) Sanford of Loami Four...

Maxwell, Mary Lynn

Maxwell, Mary Lynn

Jul 14, 2010

Mary Lynn Maxwell age 95 of Sherman passed away Sunday July 11, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center.

Survived bySon : Glen Maxwell of Springfield Daughter : Doris ( Rick) Manley of Sherman

Two Granddaughters : Dena Manley & Holly Stock

Four Great Grandchildren

Mrs. Maxwell was born July 6, 1915 near...

Markey, Mary Lou

Markey, Mary Lou

Jun 28, 2010

Mary Lou Markey, age 73, of Cantrall, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Mary Lou was born in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of James and Edith Freeman Markey on December 4, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents; her nephews, James V. Olson and Bradley A. Olson;...

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