Athens, IL Obituaries

Weidhuner, Calla

Feb 27, 2008

Calla M. Weidhuner, age 94, died Saturday February 23, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She is survived by Nieces & Nephews

Mrs. Weidhuner was born May 2, 1913 near Athens, the daughter of William & Ada Dice.

She is preceded in death by her husband Harry Weidhuner on October 15, 1977...

Ridge, John “J.R.”

Feb 21, 2008

John “J.R.” Ridge, age 48, of Hawthorn Woods, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at his residence.

Survived by: Wife – Marla

Two Sons – Rick at State College in Pennsylvania Kirk of Tucson, AZ Three Sisters – Sharon (Jim) Millburg of Chatham

Shelley (Del) Jones of Palm Springs,...

Jacobs, Louise

Feb 21, 2008

Lou Tice Jacobs, formerly of Hinsdale, died February 6, 2008 at the King-Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge, her home for the past four years. Mrs. Jacobs, 89, was born and reared on the family farm near Greenview, Illinois. She attended the Greenview schools and graduated from the University of Illinois where she was a member of Shi Ai and...

Griffin, Floyd

Feb 5, 2008

Floyd Griffin, age 74 of Springfield, died Saturday February 2, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield

Survived by: Wife : Dolores Griffin

Two Sons – Ron (wife Terri) Griffin of Springfield Rodney Griffin of Springfield Three Grandchildren

Corey (newly married) Griffin of Mississippi

Gabe Griffin of Portland, OR Cortney (Jason)...

Strode, Amber K.

Feb 1, 2008

Amber Kay Strode, age 22 of Springfield, passed away Sunday January 27, 2008 at her residence.

Survived by: Parents : John & Dara Strode of Springfield Two Sisters : Christal (Aaron) Fillbright

Heather (Kenneth) Williams One Brother : John (Sheila) Strode, Jr.

Grandparents : Donald & Selma Thompson

Robert Strode Sr....

Engel, Edward

Jan 29, 2008

Edward “Bird” Engel, age 86, of Athens, died Thursday January 24, 2008 at Heritage Manor in Springfield.

Survived by: Two Sons : Ronald Engel of Athens

Ken Engel of Petersburg

One Brother : William Engel of Athens One Sister – Margaret “Peg” Cooke of Springfield Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Engel...

Hartung, Anita

Jan 25, 2008

Anita K. Hartung, age 85, of Petersburg, formerly of Flora and Athens, died Saturday January 19, 2008 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Survived by: Two Daughters : Stephanie (husband Robert W.) Churchill of Athens – Monica Maxwell of Athens

Mrs. Hartung was born October 3, 1922 in Dixon, Iowa, the daughter of Albert...

Kriss, Eleanor

Jan 13, 2008

Eleanor Kriss, age 86, of Springfield, died Friday January 11, 2008 at Heritage Manor in Springfield.

Survived by:Spouse : Robert Kriss Several Cousins

Mrs. Kriss was born February 22, 1921 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Lee and Faye Gofarth.

She married Robert Joseph Kriss on June 12, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Beccue, Helen

Dec 12, 2007

Helen I. Beccue, age 85, of Sherman, formerly of Athens, died Thursday December 6, 2007 at the Villa Health Care East in Sherman.

Survived by: Daughter : Marilynn (Don) Ferricks of Athens Son : Glenn (Diana) Beccue of Bloomington

Five Grandchildren : Melanie (David) Capps of Chatham

David ( Lisa) Ferricks of Lockport...

Sorrells, Kent

Dec 11, 2007

Kent Sorrells, age 51, of Petersburg, died Thursday December 6, 2007 at his home.

Survived by: Wife : Jeni of Petersburg

Children : Caleb Dante Hannah, Josh, Ethan

Mother- Vivian Golliher Brothers & Sisters : Kevin (Irena) Sorrells 2 Step-Brothers 3 Step-Sisters Several Nieces, and Nephews

Mr. Sorrells was born March...

Messersmith, Wilbur

Nov 28, 2007

Wilbur Dean Messersmith, age 73, of Springfield died Sunday, November 25, 2007 at his residence.

Survived by: Daughters : Kathy (Tom) Mileham of Springfield Sandra Messersmith of Petersburg

Sons : Paul (Sharon) Messersmith of Tice Kurt Messersmith of Athens Brothers- Eugene Messersmith of Salisbury, MD William Edward Messersmith Jr. of Morris LaVerne Messersmith of Sanford,...

Guffey, Betty

Nov 26, 2007

In loving memory of Betty Lois Wigg Guffey, who was 83, lived in Springfield, and passed on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Memorial Medical Center with her family at her side.

Survived by: One Daughter : Janell (Richard) Rankin of Rocheport, MO

One Son – Rodney (Lois) Guffey of Williamsville, IL Three grandchildren : Randy...

Yoakum, Robert

Nov 1, 2007

Robert Carl Yoakum of Athens died Monday, October 29, 2007 at his residence.

Survived by:Wife : Connie Step-children – Debra Huse of Kansas City, KS

Douglas (wife Shirley) Tavender of Greensburg, KY

Rodney Tavender of Springfield Brother – Richard “Bub” (wife Carol) Yoakum or Athens

Sister – Corrine June Minikin of...

Kern, Orville

Oct 31, 2007

Orville Kern, age 81, of Springfield, died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Sunday, October 28, 2007.

Survived by: Wife : Mary

Brothers : Lyle (wife Marj) Kern of Sherman Joe (wife Joann) Kern of Cantrall John (wife Joyce) Kern of Athens

Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Kern was born...

Yoakum, Robert

Oct 29, 2007

Robert Carl Yoakum of Athens died Monday, October 29, 2007 at his residence.

Survived by:Wife : Connie Step-children – Debra Huse of Kansas City, KS

Douglas (wife Shirley) Tavender of Greensburg, KY

Rodney Tavender of Springfield Brother – Richard “Bub” (wife Carol) Yoakum or Athens

Sister – Corrine June Minikin of...

Kern, Dorothy

Sep 5, 2007

Dorothy Kern, age 77, of Rochester, died at 1:30 p.m. on August 26, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Kern was born June 15, 1930, in Elkhart, the daughter of Evan and Zilphia Allen Davis.

She graduated from Elkhart Community High School and attended Lincoln Christian College. She was employed as a secretary at Elkhart...

Shanle, David

Sep 5, 2007

David D. Shanle, of Athens, passed away on August 28, 2007 at his residence after an extended illness.

Survived by: Wife : Debbie of Athens Step-Daughter : Emily Hudson of Springfield Two Daughters : Lindsay Shanle (Matt Schlobohm) of Springfield Lacey Shanle of Springfield

Sister : Sandy (Bob) Swan of Athens Two Nieces – Melinda...

Hoffman, Joshua

Sep 2, 2007

Josh G. Hoffman, age 16, of Cantrall passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2007.

Survived by: Parents : Jeff & Tressa Hoffman Brother – Riley Hoffman

Grandparents – Sally (husband James) Lemons of Pittsfield

– Gene Turnbaugh of Pittsfield – Jean (husband Ron) Vaughn of Macomb – Leroy (wife Janet) Hoffman of Carthage...

Bell, Brian

Aug 31, 2007

Brian Bell, age 44, of Athens, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007.

Survived by: Wife : Lori Two Sons – Coady Bell

Kenton Bell

Parents : Fred & Marilyn Bell of Cantrall Brother : Greg Bell of Cantrall

Sister : Dixie Brown of Cantrall

Grandmother : Cora Bell of...

Besch, Rose

Aug 11, 2007

Rose Besch age 55, of Athens died Friday, August 3, 2007 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Survived by: Husband – Pete Two Sons : Burton (Suzie) Besch of Westmont, IL John Besch of Portland, Oregon Grandson – Ethan

Mother : Helene Woroszylo Sister : Veronica (William) Wippo of Morris Niece : Karyn (Frank) Carajohn of...