Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Jeanene R. Johnson
Jun 13, 2024
Jeanene Rosalie Johnson, age 90, of Greenview, Illinois passed away peacefully in her childhood home while surrounded by loved ones on June 13th, 2024. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was born to Russell and Jennie Case in Greenview, Illinois on January 4th, 1934. Jeanene married her grade school sweetheart,...
Juanita Donley
Jun 11, 2024
Juanita Donley, age 75, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her residence.
She was born September 11, 1948 in Sherman, Illinois the daughter of Delmar and Harriet (Powell) Donley.
Mourning her passing are siblings, Linda L.(Mickey) Moorman of Springfield and William Elmer (Karolyn) Donley of Springfield; several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and...
Judith "Judy" S. Cully
Jun 7, 2024
Judith “Judy” S. Cully, 85, of Athens, died on Friday, June 7, 2024 at her home.
She was born December 3, 1938, in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Fred A. and Anna Laura (Moore) Somers. She graduated from Canton Senior High School in 1956 and MacMurray College in 1960.
Judy married Donald L. “Boots” Cully in Jacksonville, Illinois on August 13, 1960. He...
Michelle Eddings
May 28, 2024
Michelle Eddings, age 53, of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
She was born on September 24, 1970 in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Carolyn (Mosley) Rankin.
Michelle married Willliam Eddings on May 20, 2006 in Greenview, Illinois.
Mourning her passing are her husband, William; mother, Carolyn; sister, Pam (husband Kevin) Curry of Greenview; brothers,...
William Lee "Bill" Meteer
May 25, 2024
William Lee ( Bill ) Meteer, age 90, of Athens, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He is survived by: two sons, Wm. Lee (wife Karla) Meteer of Blue Mound, IL and Wade (wife Jody) Meteer of Athens, IL; seven grandchildren, Wade (Holly) Meteer, Addie (Taylor) Braungardt, Sam (Cara) Meteer, Travis (Paige) Meteer, Weston...
Judith Ann Wallace
May 21, 2024
Judith “Judy” Wallace, age 74, of Farmer City, passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 18, 1949 in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Anne (Johnson) Rich.
Judy married Mike Wallace on July 31, 1966 at Palmyra, Missouri.
Mourning her passing are a daughter, Megan (husband Bob) Mitchell; grandchildren, Matthew Sroczynski, David (wife...
Joan Lee Nevitt
May 21, 2024
Joan Nevitt, age 89, of Mahomet, formerly of Havana, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells in Paxton, Illinois..
Joan was born December 5, 1934 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Melvin and Wilma (Libby) O”Neal.
She married Martin Nevitt on April 23, 1960 at the Athens Christian Church.
Joan is survived her daughter, Lisa (Mark) Griffeth;...
Anna May Fawns
May 10, 2024
Anna May Fawns nee Oschwald received her Crown of Life on Friday May 10th in Springfield, Illinois. Born in Andrew, Illinois, on May 28, 1934, to William and Ida Oschwald, Anna May graduated from Williamsville High School in 1952. She married George Fawns of Williamsville in 1953. They were devoted parents to five children, Michael (Marybeth) of Sherman, Mickey Yokley (Tom),...
Edward Bileck, Jr.
Apr 29, 2024
Edward Joseph Bileck age 76, of Williamsville, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on June 1, 1947 to Edward John and Anna Donawell Bileck.
Edward married Linda (Windy) Dennison on September 15, 1991. They lovingly tolerated each other for over 33 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ethel Bileck.
Mourning his...
Teresa Holton
Apr 27, 2024
Teresa Holton, aged 61, of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Born on August 31, 1962, in Boulder, CO, Teresa was the cherished daughter of Donald Sharp and Marianne Haffey.
On July 13, 1991, Teresa married Nick Holton at the Williamsville United Methodist Church, where their love blossomed into a partnership filled with...
Betty Jean Howard
Apr 24, 2024
Betty Jean Howard, age 91, of Springfield, left us peacefully on April 24 surrounded by her family at home in Andrew, Illinois. Her life spanned over nine decades of love, wisdom, and passionate cooking and baking.
Born on May 10, 1932, her journey began as the proud daughter of Matthew Burl and Jessie Marie Kern Neavill. The oldest of five, Betty...
Lisa R. Malinak
Apr 21, 2024
Lisa R. (Barry) Malinak, age 68, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Lisa was born December 18, 1955 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of the late Tom and Mildred (Horrell) Barry.
She married John Malinak, Jr. on June 14, 1987 in Macomb, IL.
Mourning her passing are her children, Bridget (Gary)...
Joan L. (McFadden) MIller
Apr 20, 2024
Joan McFadden Miller, age 77, of Sherman, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
She was born on October 29, 1946, in Lincoln, Illinois, to John and Lorinda (Miller) McFadden
Mourning her passing are her children, Lorie (Todd) Masterhan, Larry (Shelly) Clark; grandchildren, Avery Clark, Jorie Clark, Gabriella (Zach) McCloughan, and Elisya Clark; sister, Marilyn Grissom; two nephews; several great nieces and...
Rebecca Aileen Stauffer
Apr 7, 2024
Rebecca Stauffer, age 33, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
She was born July 4, 1990 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Don and Nancy (Hall) Stauffer.
Mourning her passing are her parents, Don and Nancy Stauffer; children, Matthew Stauffer and Ethan Hamilton; three brothers, Joshua Bryant, Jeffrey Bryant, Jeremy Stauffer; sister, Angela Harrison; grandmother, Linda Walston; and several...
Paul Michael Forgas
Apr 2, 2024
Paul Michael “Mike” Forgas, age 74, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 3, 1949, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Paul and June (Krug) Forgas.
Mike married Judy Trainor on May 9, 1970, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Springfield.
Mourning his passing are his beloved wife, Judy; son, Michael Forgas;...
Viola Joyce Friel
Mar 23, 2024
Viola Joyce Friel, age 84, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 14, 1940 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Edgar and Nellie (Nottingham) Marion.
Joyce married Edward W. Friel on May of 1969. He preceded her in death in July...
Carol J. Freeman
Mar 20, 2024
Carol Freeman, age 88, of Cantrall, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Regency Care in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born on November 13, 1935 in Petersburg, the daughter of Everett and Nellie (Libben) Elliott.
Carol married Jasper Freeman on September 23, 1955 in Petersburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1992.
Mourning her passing are a son, Dan...
Marilyn "MJ" Johnson
Feb 23, 2024
Marilyn “MJ” Johnson, age 73, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 2, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Mildred (Devocelle) Hinch.
Mourning her passing are her daughter, Kim Johnson; cousin, David and Nancy Fuchs, and Carol (Derek) Squires; several other cousins; and many “adopted” children and friends.
She...
Joyce Harrell
Feb 20, 2024
Joyce Harrell, age 65, of Athens, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born on January 10, 1959 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of John and Violet (Malinowski) Harrell.
Mourning her passing are her children, Brian Harrell and Jennifer Harrell; grandchildren, Conner and Aiden Harrell, Amiya, Yasmine, Faizah, and Rashad; sister, Judi Harrell-Miller (husband Jerry Miller); nephew,...
Elson L. Nance
Feb 19, 2024
Elson Lee Nance, age 52, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his residence.
He was born January 5, 1972, the son of Thomas and Shirley (Sherren) Nance.
Mourning his passing are his daughters, Brianna Heidloff and Adrian Nasi; three grandchildren, Orrin Anderson, Xzavier Newton, and Azariah Lloyd; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his...
