Athens, IL Obituaries

Polistina, Amato “Mott”

Dec 8, 2008

Amato “Mott” Polistina, 82, a life long resident of Sherman, died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 10:40 AM at his home.

He was born September 12, 1926, in Springfield, the son of Carmen and Lena Gazza Polistina. He married Doris Jeanette Colliver on November 3, 1944.

Mott served in the Navy during World War II...

Dirks, John E.

Nov 28, 2008

John E. Dirks, 99, of Greenview, passed away on November 26, 2008 in Springfield.

He is survived by: Daughter: Nancy Stier of Petersburg Grandchild: Leigh Ann (Rod) Harrison

Step Son: Herman (Norma) Cramer of Greenview

Grandchildren: Salle (Phil) Calhoun

Phillip (Cindy) Cramer Great Grandchildren: Lauren Harrison & Meghan Moore

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Tomlin, Audrey

Nov 8, 2008

Audrey Tomlin, of Greenview, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home Monday, November 3, 2008. Audrey was born in Lincoln, Illinois on July 14, 1926 to Henry and Marie Groth Laun of New Holland. She attended Gail Country Grade School and graduated from New Holland High School in 1944. Audrey married John Edward Tomlin of Easton on November...

Trainor, Donald

Nov 5, 2008

Donald L. Trainor age 86, of Springfield passed away on Sunday November 2, 2008 at his residence.

He is survived by: Wife : Bettie

Daughters- Judy (Mike) Forgas of Manchester, Tennessee

Jeanne (Jeff) Miller of Springfield

Jill (Mike) Loeser of Springfield

Five Grandchildren – Michael, Andrea, Amanda, Libby &...

Marth, Harland Carl

Nov 1, 2008

Harland Marth, age 82, of Sherman, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky while traveling.

He is survived by: Wife : Wanda Sons – Ron (Judy) Marth of St. Charles, MO

Daughters- Janice (Gary) Zelasko of Edwardsville, IL Kathryn Marth of Black Mountain, NC

Sisters- Valera Shelly Wilma Scaro Patricia Kenner...

Spence, Donald

Oct 28, 2008

Donald Ellsworth Spence, age 68, of Athens, passed away after a fight with cancer on Friday, October 24, 2008 at his residence.

He is survived by: Wife : Janet Daughters : Stacey Spence of Williamsville Lisa Fix of Longmont, CO

One Sister : Patty (Paul) Harris of Williamsville

Step-Daughters – Lori (Brad) Demuzio...

Wiker, James

Oct 21, 2008

James W. Wiker age 69, of Athens died Friday October 17, 2008 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

He is survived by: Wife : Marlene Sons – James R. Wiker (Sally Agnew) of Greenview

Jeff (Violet) Wiker of Athens

Daughter- Mona (Tom) Aiello of Athens

Two Granddaughters : Emma & Ellen...

Kern, Lyle

Oct 18, 2008

Lyle “Dutch” Kern age 88, of Sherman peacefully passed away October 15, 2008 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by: Wife : Marj of Sherman Son : Kevin (Carolyn) Kern of Twin Lakes, WI Daughters- Karla (Dale) Dirks of Petersburg

Kristi Kern(companion Donald) of Sherman

Two brothers : John...

Gaston, Michelle

Oct 9, 2008

Michelle Gaston, age 39, of Athens was called to rest with her Savior Jesus on Sunday October 5, 2008 at her home.

She is survived by: Parents – Ben & Monique Gaston of Athens Sisters- Suzanne (Michael) Ingram of Sidney, IL Claudette (Roger) Schrepfer of Metamora, IL Marie (Greg) Fleck of Athens Monica (Jak) Tichenor of Carbondale...

Watts, Dolores

Oct 7, 2008

Dolores Watts of Greenview, age 74, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She is survived by:Daughter – Wanda Watts of Greenview Step-Children- Kevin Watts of NV Anne Wood of WA Five Grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews

Extended Family – A.J. & Priscilla

Mrs. Watts was born March 21,...

Martinie, Lynn

Sep 10, 2008

Lynn L. Martinie, age 56, of Centralia passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008.

She is survived by:Cousin – Martha (husband Clyde) Self of Mattoon and their

children, Whitney Self of Nashville, TN and Ethan Self of Mattoon.

Uncle : Richard Martinie of Springfield Aunt : Alta Gupton of Cape Coral, FL

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Tedrow, Richard

Sep 1, 2008

Richard Tedrow, age 50, of Springfield, died Friday, August 29, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Surviving by: Companion – Karen Windress Son – Jeremy McAllister Daughter : Tricia (Raymond) Tedrow Brothers – William and Charlie Tedrow Sisters – Brenda (Bart) Hudspeth Ann Ambrose Sharon Ellis Several Nieces & Nephews

He is preceded in...

Schmidgall, Carl

Sep 1, 2008

Carl Henry Schmidgall, Jr., age 81, of Springfield, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Survvived by: Brother – Ralph Schmidgall and his children; Greg Schmidgall and Debbie Pauline

Four Sons РSteven (fiancée Mary Mick) Schmidgall and his son; Alexander Carl Schmidgall РDavid (wife Debbie) Schmidgall and their children;...

Greening, Barbara

Aug 29, 2008

Barbara Jones Greening, age 79, of Williamsville passed away August 25, 2008 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Surviving by: Husband : Alfred “Tut” Son : John of Austin, Texas Daughter : Anne Keinz of Wrentham, Massachusetts Three Grandchildren- Kristin Keinz, Grayson and Addison Greening

Barbara was born May 7, 1929 in Springfield, IL the...

Carr, Marie

Aug 23, 2008

Marie Carr, age 71, of Petersburg, formerly of Chicago died Sunday August 17, 2008 at St. John’s Hospice, in Springfield.

Surviving by:Two sons : Edward Carr of Chicago

Michael (Theresa) Carr of Springfield

Four Grandchildren: Nicole Lynn Carr of Virginia Joshua Edward Carr of Greenview Gwendalyn & Savannah of Springfield

Two...

Beal, Ray

Aug 19, 2008

Ray Beal, age 64, of Williamsville, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center.

Surviving by: Wife – Carol

Son : John (wife Peggy) Beal of Sherman Daughters-Lisa (husband Mark) Watson of Sherman

Lori Cleeton (companion Tracy Plumlee) of Riverton Brothers : Robert (wife Vickie) Beal of Springfield Roy Beal of...

Claussen, Kathryn

Aug 13, 2008

Kathryn A. Claussen, age 74, of Petersburg, passed away Saturday August 9, 2008 at her residence.

Survived by: One Son – Norm (wife Gloria) Claussen of Petersburg One Daughter – Cheryl (husband Dennis) West of Petersburg One Granddaughter – Lindsay (husband Greg) Boutelle, Three Grandsons – Matthew and Joshua Claussen Andrew West One Brother – William Faith...

Sakalis, Dirk

Aug 9, 2008

Dirk Allan Sakalis, age 17, of Athens passed away August 4, 2008 in Bloomington.

Surviving by: Parents – Don and Paula Sakalis of Athens Step-sister : Christina (Mark) Rounds of Elgin, IL Grandmother : Rosemary Sakalis of Des Plaines, IL Aunt : Pat Piechur Uncles : Jeff & John Sakalis and Bill, Dale, Richard & Robert Dirks...

Nelson, James

Jul 26, 2008

James Fredrick Nelson, age 85, of Petersburg, died Wednesday July 23, 2008 at his residence. He was under the care of his daughter Janet Nelson for the last 5 ¬Ω years in their home.

Services will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Petersburg, Illinois, with visitation being held from 10:00 until time of service there at...

Yokley, Ben

Jul 22, 2008

Ben M. Yokley, age 92, of Williamsville, passed away on Friday July 18, 2008 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman.

Survived by: Wife – Florence of Sherman Two Sons : John (Gay) Yokley of Wisconsin Thomas (Linda) Yokley of Williamsville

Five Grandchildren

Seven Great-grandchildren Sister – Hester Ford of Chatsworth

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