Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Gaither, William
Dec 29, 2009
William L. Gaither age 86, of Williamsville, IL passed away on December 25, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, IL.
Survived byWife : Jeanne Children : Lynne ( Robert) Sagle of Williamsville Stephen (Bridgette) Gaither of Weatherford, TX Brothers : Donald (Laura) Gaither of Godfrey Robert (Fay) Gaither of Taylorville Sister – Mary Alice Collins of...
Smith, Rc William
Dec 22, 2009
RC William Smith, age 76, of Williamsville passed away at home on Saturday, December 19, 2009.
He was born June 6, 1933 in Palestine, Arkansas. He married Dorthy Hill on May 16, 1953 and they moved to Illinois in 1955.
RC was a logger and timberbuyer for Snyder Lumber Co. in Petersburg for many years....
Scott, Lisa
Dec 18, 2009
Lisa Annette Scott, 55, passed away on December 14, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Survived by Husband : Lee Scott Children : Justin Scott of Athens Jessica Scott of Springfield Sonya Killebrew of Beardstown
Sister- Rebecca (Tom) Woodruff of Chatham Brothers – Mick (Regina) Manning of Pawnee Kenton (Joette) Manning of Pawnee Three...
Henrikson, Allen E.
Dec 17, 2009
Allen E. Henrikson, 85, of Sweetwater, passed away at 1:00 AM on December 17, 2009 at Menard Convalescent Center in Petersburg.
Survived by: Wife – Norma Son – Erick Roger Henrikson of Greenbriar, AR Daughter – Nancy Kaye (Charles) Good of Boulevard, CA Four Grandchildren Four Great grandchildren Brother : Paul (Mary) Henrikson One Niece Three Nephews...
Seward, Christine M.
Dec 11, 2009
Christine Marilyn Walker Seward age 69, of Petersburg, IL passed away on December 5, 2009 in Chicago, IL.
Survived by Daughters : Gail E. Mooney Gloria E. Mooney Jordan Son -Brian W. Seward Sister : Charlotte R. Walker Brother : Stanley H. Walker 8 Grandchildren 15 Great grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews
Ms. Seward was...
Kelly, Warren
Dec 9, 2009
Warren Harris Kelly, age 82, of Springfield, died December 4, 2009 at Lewis Memorial Rehabilitation Center.
Survived by Children : Kathy Kelly & Jon Kreiter of West Branch, IA
Marcy (Warren) Irvin of Normal, IL Connie Lyons & Bill of Athens, IL Julie (Tim) Robinson of Washington, IL
Steve (Debbie) Kelly of Havana,...
Swan, Robert “Bob”
Nov 25, 2009
Robert “Bob” Swan age 67, of Athens, IL passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center.
Survived byWife : Sandra S. Daughter : Lynn R. Humphreys Step-daughters : Melinda M. (Kyle) Mayes Kendra A. (Tate) Jones Sister – Judith A. (Robert W.) Tracey Grandchildren : Tanner Villa, Kenny, Kathryn, Julia and Grace Mayes Lily,...
Glasscock, Albert “Dick”
Nov 24, 2009
Albert R. “Dick” Glasscock age76, of Springfield, IL passed away on November 19, 2009 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, IL.
Survived bySpouse : Amy Daughter : Carol ( Ron) Woodrum of Athens
Grandsons : James (Jennifer) Woodrum Andrew ( Amy) Woodrum
Timothy (Valerie) Woodrum Great-granddaughters : LeAnna, Alli, Kailey, Reese, Makayla,...
Walker, Ceresa
Nov 22, 2009
Ceresa Walker, age 47, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She is survived by: Spouse : Mike Sister: Lynn VanHauter Brothers:Donn Woodrum Dale Woodrum Randy Dansereau Brother-in-laws: Kevin Walker Tim Calvert Mother:Barbara Woodrum Mother & Father-in-law: Jim and Carol Coup Several Uncles & Aunts Nieces: Helen Woodrum Casey Donovan...
Seitz, John
Nov 9, 2009
John E. Seitz, Sr. age 66, of Sherman, IL passed away on Tuesday November 3, 2009.
Survived by Wife : Peg Children : Tammie Reynolds John E. Seitz, Jr. Laura Miller Donald Seitz Peter Seitz Sarah Seitz Foster Daughter : Kathy Holder Brothers : Bob, Bill, Ronnie, Mike & Richard Sisters : Sharon, Rosalie, Victoria & Sandy...
Murphy, Cecilia
Nov 6, 2009
Cecilia (Ferguson) Murphy age 88, of Greenview, IL passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at her home.
Survived by Nephew : Bob Wethington of Petersburg Nieces : Marilyn (Brent) Kirkton of Gridley Carol Ann (Rex) Himebaugh of Rockford, MI
Dorothy ( Stanley) Miller of San Antonio, TX
Cecilia was born near Athens,...
Bennett, Merle
Nov 2, 2009
Merle Bennett age 77, of Petersburg, IL passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center.
Survived byWife : Wanda
Children : Tom (Jody) Bennett of Oakford Steve (Linda) Bennett of Petersburg David ( Jeanne) Bennett Greenview Cindy (Marty) Loewen : Hanford, CA Greg (Fiancée Bree) Bennett Brian (Fiancee Jeanette) of Virginia Sister...
Folkers, Myron
Oct 16, 2009
Myron Folkers age 81, of Fancy Prairie, IL passed away Tuesday October 13, 2009 at his residence.
Survived bySpouse : Paula Daughter :Melissa (Mark) Bigger of St. Joseph Grandchildren – Kate & Emily Several Nieces & Nephews
Mr. Folkers was born September 26, 1928 in Fancy Prairie, IL the son of Harm and Grace Tobias...
Hamlin, Mildred
Oct 12, 2009
Mildred Hamlin, age 93, of Athens, passed away on Friday October 9, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She is survived by: Two Sons – Gary of Springfield, IL – Wendell ( Diana) Lincoln, Illinois One Daughter – Carolyn Bryant ( William) of Athens Five Grandchildren – Bill, Cathy, Marla, Stewart & Shaun Two Great-grandson :...
Brown, Carl J.
Oct 1, 2009
Carl James Brown Sr., age 69, of Centralia, formerly of Cantrall, passed away on Monday September 28, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia after a short illness.
He is survived by: Spouse : Virginia Children : Carl James (Cinda) Brown Jr. Phillip E (Theresa) Brown Stephen “Zeb” Brown Scott Brown Brothers : Clarence (Betty) Brown Russell...
Schneider, Frances
Sep 23, 2009
Frances Lesjak Schneider, age 80, of Williamsville passed away on September 18, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, IL.
Survived by:Spouse : Fred Children : Al (Ann) of Petersburg Tony (Sharon) of Williamsville Catherine (Chet) Hoffman of Hanna City Will (Kim) of Wind Lake, Wisconsin Pete (Julie) of Springfield Margaret of Sherman Fred of Sherman
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Brooks, Joyce
Sep 16, 2009
Joyce Brooks, age 67, of Williamsville passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Survived by: Spouse : Ray Daughter – Diane ( Kent) Thompson of Williamsville
Sisters – Helen Brian of Springfield Debra (Bob) Rath of Williamsville Rebecca (Tracy) Warden of Chanderville
Grandchildren -Katrina and Trevor Thompson...
White, Mildred
Sep 15, 2009
Mildred White, age 92, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday September 12, 2009 in Springfield.
She is survived by:
Three Step-daughters -Susan Whitlock of Kimberling City, Missouri
-Paula Parkison of Eustis, Florida -Natalie Wriston of Lisle, Illinois Step-son :Kevin White of Rutherfordton, North Carolina Six Step-Grandchildren Several Step-Great-grandchildren She is preceded in death...
Weidhuner, Bessie “Dee”
Sep 11, 2009
Bessie “Dee” Weidhuner age 71, of Greenview passed away on September 10, 2009 at her home.
Survived by:Spouse : Rich
Sister – Patsy Jenkins of Girard Several Nieces & Nephews
Bessie was born December 15, 1937 in Athens, IL the daughter of James and Clara Hulvey Holler.
She married Richard Weidhuner...
Vanmeter, Marion
Sep 9, 2009
Marion B. VanMeter, 93, of Springfield, IL passed away on September 6, 2009 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Fancy Creek Cemetery near Sherman, IL. Mott & Henning Funeral Home will be assisting her family with the arrangements.
Marion was...
