Athens, IL Obituaries

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...

Meredith, Carolyn Garmers Turnbull

Aug 5, 2007

Carolyn Garmers Turnbull Meredith, age 92, of Springfield, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Springfield Terrace.

Survived by: One Son : Jack Turnbull of Andrew One Step-Daughter : Sally Hill of Manito, IL One Step-son : Glenn Meredith of Lincoln Eight Grandchildren Several Great-Grandchildren Several Great-Great Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews

Mrs. Meredith born January...

Graham, Joseph Robert

Jul 30, 2007

Joseph Graham, age 85, of Williamsville, died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Wednesday July 25, 2007

Survived by: Wife : Mona May Graham Son- Richard (wife, Cathy) Graham of St. Louis

Daughter : Diane Bensko of Pleasant Plains

Sister – Donna Emmerich of Athens Five Grandchildren

Two Great-grandchildren

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Gardner, Kay A.

Jul 24, 2007

Kay A. Gardner, age 64, of Springfield, died Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Springfield.

She is survived by: Two Daughters – Dawn (husband Wendell) Holmes of Riverton – Rita (husband Jerry) Williams of Springfield Companion – Charles B. Gardner Five Grandchildren Three Great-grandchildren She is preceded in death by her grandparents,...

Engel, May Jean

Jul 22, 2007

May Jean Engel, age 83, of Athens died July 21, 2007 at Memorial Medical Center.

Survived by: Husband – William of Athens

Two Sons

Bill (wife Barb) Engel of Athens Jim (wife Gail) Engel of Athens 3 Grandchildren 6 Step- Grandchildren 1 Step-Great Grandchild Several Nieces and Nephews

Mrs....