Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area

Henrikson, Donald
Sep 4, 2009
Donald Derry Henrikson, age 88, of Springfield, passed away on September 4, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice.
Survived by: Spouse : Alice Henrikson Two Daughters : Carol (Raymond) Poe of Springfield Janice (Stan) McMorris of Charleston Five Grandchildren – Collette (Joe) Ramirez Cherrilyn (William) Mayfield Lance (Angela) Poe Kelly (fianc√© Mary) McMorris Bret McMorris Eight Great Grandchildren...

Dyer, Ruth Evelyn
Sep 2, 2009
Ruth “Nanny” Evelyn Dyer, age 94, of Cantrall, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She is survived by: Three Sons : William H. Jr. of Quincy – James E. (JoAnn) of Pleasant Plaines – George of Athens Daughter : Beverly (Merle) Williams of Cantrall Fourteen Grandchildren 27 Great Grandchildren Twelve...

Cullen, Peggy
Sep 2, 2009
Peggy Joella Cullen, 55, of Athens passed away on August 27, 2009 at St. Louis University hospital after a prolonged illness.
She was born on November 13, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Jess and Betty Jones Coates.She married Daniel T. Cullen in 1976. Peggy was preceded in death by her father Jess (JP) Coates and...

Dambacher, Lydia
Aug 28, 2009
Lydia T. Dambacher age 93, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2009 at Menard Convalescent Center in Petersburg.
Survived by: Two Daughters : Thelma E. (Ray) Seiz of Springfield Lydia A. Collins (companion “Buster”) of Springfield Three Sons- Eldon E. Dambacher of Dawson Darrel Dambacher of Lake Fork Gerald Dambacher of Springfield Three Brothers :...

Adams, Susan
Aug 24, 2009
Susan Adams age 46, of Greenview passed away on August 21, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center.
Survived by:Spouse : James L. of Greenview Children : Nathan (Alison) Wood of Greenview
Douglas Adams of Mason City
Danielle (Jeremy) Morrow of Greenview Sterling Adams of Greenview
Mother : Carolyn Rankin of Greenview Brothers...

Woods, Katherine
Aug 19, 2009
Katherine Woods age 94, of Cantrall passed away on August 18, 2009 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman.
Survived by: Daughter : Nancy (Kenneth) Bounds of Cantrall Son : Harry (Cindy) Woods of Metamora
Grandsons :Keith (Vicki) Bounds of Chesterfield, MO Kurt (Leticia) Bounds of Oswego,IL Brett Woods of Osage Beach, MO Josh Joos...

Smith, Harriett
Aug 15, 2009
Harriett Estelle Primm Smith, of rural Petersburg (recently of Heritage Manor, Springfield) died at 3 p.m, Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at St. John’s Hospice. She was born May 22, 1920, in rural Menard County, Illinois, the daughter of Harry Mott and Eva Anna Mecay Primm. She married Ellis F. Smith in St. Charles, Missouri, on May 11, 1940. He...

Thompson, Elizabeth
Jul 29, 2009
Elizabeth Ann (Babe) Thompson, nee Maher, age 95, passed away on July 22, 2009 after a long illness. Prior to moving to Oak Brook, Illinois in 2001, she was a long-time resident of Cantrall, Illinois.
She was preceded in death in 1991 by Joseph Thompson, her husband of 50 years. She is survived by her daughters Mary...

Mcarthur, Sharon
Jul 29, 2009
Sharon T. McArthur age 65, of Springfield passed away on July 25, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital. Sharon was born September 10, 1943 in Williamsville the daughter of Arnold Schroll and Leona Schroll Garrison. Survived by two Daughters: Cynthia (Fred) McAllister of Springfield
Lynn (Ken) Brewer of Springfield Brothers and sisters: Ronnie (Bonnie) Schroll of Iowa
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Sloan, William “Bill”
Jul 21, 2009
William Lee “Bill” Sloan age 65, of Sherman passed away Saturday July 18, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Survived by:Spouse : Barbara Two Sons : Mark (Melinda) Sloan of Sherman William “Mike” (Renee) Sloan of Williamsville One sister – Frances “Fran” Peterson of Lincoln Four Grandsons : Tyler, Nathan, Justin and Austin Sloan One Brother-in-law...

Willis, Susan Elaine
Jul 17, 2009
Susan Childers Willis age 55, of Springfield formerly of Virden passed away on July 10, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital.
Survived by:Mother : Norma Jean Jenkins of Springfield Son : Ben (Christi) Webb of McFarland, KS Daughter – Missy Childers of Springfield Step-daughter : Cindy (Delon) Dukett of Dawson
Brothers or sisters – Rhonda Jenkins...

Mitts, Dean
Jul 9, 2009
Dean”Major” Mitts, age 85, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday July 5, 2009 at Villa East Healthcare in Sherman.
Survived by: Spouse : Ann One Son :Stephen (Sharon) Mitts of Sherman Two Daughters : Judi (Rod) Coady of Springfield Jan Kemmerling of Springfield
Grandchildren : Angie (Greg) Ausmus Trisha (Phil) Miller Nicole (Mike) McCormick Troy...

Kellerstrass, Albert
Jul 5, 2009
Albert (Al) Louie Kellerstrass age 76 of Springfield passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice.
Al was born on January 9, 1933 in Peoria, the son of Ernst Frederick Kellerstrass and Myrtle Alma (Hall) Kellerstrass, and the oldest of three children.
Al was a Korean War Vet, and retired from the U.S....

Sherrock, Michael “Bob”
Jun 27, 2009
Michael R. “Bob” Sherrock, Sr., age 79, of Williamsville passed away Friday June 12, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.
He is survived by: Two Sons – Ron (Heidi) Sherrock of Williamsville – Michael, Jr. “Bobby” (Chris) of Springfield Brother – Gene (Barb) Sherrock Sisters – Alice Franklin of Williamsville – Marion (Ed) Cline of Williamsville...

White, John Harold
Jun 27, 2009
John Harold White, age 50, of Tallula, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 at his residence. John is preceded in death by his father Harold. Mr. White was born December 23, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Harold and Marjorie Wendling White.
Survived by:Mother – Marjorie of Tallula Brother – David (Kristi) White of Athens
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Clemens, Wayne
Jun 16, 2009
Wayne “Wayno” Wesley Clemens, 81, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday June 14, 2009, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield
Survived by: Children : Joseph Clemens of Greenview
Barry (Carla) Clemens of Greenview Lisa Marie (William) Dirks of Arthur
Robyn (Tom) Justice of Greenview
Grandchildren – Misty, Amie, Tim, Jennifer, &...

Lugibill, Paul
Jun 15, 2009
Paul Lugibill, 88, of Williamsville, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the Villa East Healthcare in Sherman
He is survived by: Wife – Dorothy Children: Barb (Larry) Carter of Williamsville Glenn Lugibill of Kent, WA Linda May of Dawson Paula Riser of Buffalo Vince (Karen) Lugibill of Williamsville
Brother-Gordon Lugibill Sister-Eloise Miller
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Jefferies, Albert
Jun 5, 2009
Albert Emory Jefferies age 85, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009 at home surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born July 28, 1923 at home, to Albert and Helena Schlitt Jefferies Sr. He married Helen Hopson on November 30, 1946. She preceded him on May 10, 2006.
He is survived by three...

Yoakum, Connie
May 23, 2009
Connie D. Yoakum, age 77, of Athens, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
She is survived by: Three Children – Debra Huse of Kansas City, Ks. Douglas (wife Shirley) Tavender of Greensburg, KY Rodney Tavender of Springfield Half-Sisters : Sharon Durbin of Nokomis Stephanie Moore of Hawaii Regina of Atlanta, GA Lana Pergine...

Hess, John
May 6, 2009
John Delwin Hess, age 77, of Decatur, passed away on May 5, 2009 in St. Louis, Mo.
Survived by: Children : David (Nancy) Hess of Decatur Tamara (Joe) Rogers of St. Elmo Lori (Kevin) Bell of Decatur Stacy (Chris) Copeland of Cerro Gordo Jason (Melissa) Hess of Decatur
14 Grandchildren 20 Great Grandchildren
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