Athens, IL Obituaries

Behnke, Albert

Jul 9, 2008

Albert Behnke, 98, of Athens went home to be with his Lord Saturday July 5, 2008 at St. John’s Hospital.

He was born October 1, 1909 in Lombard, the son of Emil and Anna Birr Behnke. He married his wife of 67 years, Eleanor Mae Stein, November 28, 1935 in Melrose Park. He was preceded in death...

Kennedy, Jane

Jul 8, 2008

Jane Kennedy, age 85, of Taylorville, passed away on July 5, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Survived by: Husband – Ralph Two Daughters – Sheri (Vance) Jefferies of Taylorville Diana (Bryan) Woods of Bloomington Four Grandchildren – Brett Woods of Georgia – Jeff (April) Jefferies of Cantral – Melissa Woods of Bloomington – Andrea (David)...

Powell, Sr., Joseph

Jul 8, 2008

Joseph Powell, Sr., age 88, of Quincy, formerly of Sweetwater, died Friday July 4, 2008 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy.

Surviving by:Wife – Della Three Sons : Ronald of Athens – Joseph (Angie) of Camp Point – Kevin (Kathy) of Garland, TX Three Daughters : Susan Elkins of Tunnel Hill – Beverly (Harry) Wilson of...

Altman, Richard “Dick”

Jul 2, 2008

Richard “Dick” Altman, age 74, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Survived by: Wife – Barb Sons : Jake (Theresa) Altman of Jacksonville – Richard W. (Leighann) Altman of New Holland

Daughters : Melody (John) Browning of Lincoln – Penny Poole of Rushville – Marcie Altman of...

Nichols, M. Louise

Jun 10, 2008

Louise Nichols, age 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Athens died June 6, 2008 at St. Clara’s Manor.

Surviving by:Two daughters – Barbara Peddicord of Lincoln

Karen ( Ron) Weidhuner of Athens Son : Harry E. “Butch” (Wanda) Nichols of Athens

Five Grandchildren : Tami, Diane, Tara, Missy & Mike Nine Great grandchildren

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Frank Ii, Phillip H.

Jun 4, 2008

Phillip H. Frank II, age 56, of Athens, passed away Sunday June 1, 2008 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Survived by:Wife – Kay

Daughter : Jill ( Jack) Berg of Independence, IA Two Sons : Neil and Bruce Frank both of Athens Parents – Phillip & Mary Catherine Frank of Athens

Two...

James Muller

May 30, 2008

Jim Muller, age 65, of Athens died May 27, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center following complications from a stroke on May 13.

Surviving by:Wife : Phyllis 3 Sons : Doug Muller of Schamburg, IL Darin (Tracy) Muller of Petersburg Dan (Jessica) Muller of Athens

8 Grandchildren Brothers- Chuck (Carol) Muller George (Helen) Muller Sisters :...

Bernadine Woods

May 27, 2008

Bernadine Woods age 72 of Athens died Monday May 26, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center.

Surviving by:Five Daughters – Jewel (Bob)Crenshaw of Illiopolis Jo Ann Woods of Riverton Donna Bloodworth of Athens

Vicki Woods of Athens

Roberta (Rodger) Gill of Athens Two Sons : Wayne (Julie) Woods of Peoria

James (Renee)...

Smith, Helen Cofer

May 17, 2008

Helen Cofer Smith, age 81, of Sherman, IL, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008, at The Christian Village in Lincoln, IL. Friends may visit the family on Friday, May 16, at Mott & Henning, 206 N. Main St. in Athens, from 4-7 P.M. Funeral services will be held at Mott & Henning at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 17,...

Miller, Leo

May 10, 2008

Leo Francis Miller, age 83, of Springfield, formerly of Greenview, died on May 7, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Surviving by: Wife – Betty Son – Harold (wife Tillie) Hughes of Beaver Creek, Ohio

Two Step :Sons & One Step Daughter

Three Grandchildren

Seven Great-grandchildren

One Half...

Buhr, Raymond

Apr 30, 2008

Raymond Buhr, age 87, of Springfield, formerly of Athens died April 28, 2008,at Memorial Medical Center.

Surviving by:Wife – Margaret of Springfield

Two Sons : Jim ( Shirley) Buhr of Williamsville

Larry (Holly Henning-Buhr) Buhr of Athens

Step-son : Allan (Carlinda) Yates and Step-daughters : Katherine Bruce, Janet Yates and Linda...

Way, Sr., Ruel

Apr 30, 2008

Ruel Way, Sr. of Petersburg, formerly of Ashland died April 27, 2008 at his residence.

Survived by: Wife – Imogene Children -Joyce (Robert) Munter of Salem, MO -Ruel, Jr. (Betsy) Way of Bartlett, TN – Juanita (Jim) Hawks of Morton -Sharon (Doug) Wendler of Athens -Stanley (Kathy) Way of Iberia, MO Sixteen Grandchildren 32 Great-grandchildren Three Sisters...

Cline-Floyd, Stella

Apr 29, 2008

Stella Cline-Floyd, age 93, passed away April 28, 2008 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, Petersburg, IL.

She was born July 7, 1914, at Spaulding, the daughter of Mike and Clara Saffer and married Lawrence Cline on July 6, 1935. Together they farmed in the Athens area many years and he passed away in 1993. She was a...

Harris, Robert

Apr 22, 2008

Robert E. Harris, age 60, of Williamsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2008 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

Mr. Harris was born on January 5, 1948 in Springfield, IL the son of Haskell and Gertie Lindsey Harris.

He graduated from Williamsville High School in 1966 and married Carol Robison...

Neuhoff, John

Apr 12, 2008

John Neuhoff, age 48, of Springfield, passed away Monday April 7, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Surviving by:Wife – Kim Children – Cory, Shannon & Shawn Neuhoff all of Springfield Parents – Violet & Jerry Serena of Cantrall

Half-brother : Jim Neuhoff Several Cousins

Mr. Neuhoff was born December 20, 1959...

Kriss, Robert

Apr 12, 2008

Robert Kriss age 85, died March 31, 2008 at Lewis Christian Homes in Springfield.

Mr. Kriss was born on May 24, 1922 in Chicago, IL the son of Joseph and Lattee Kriss.

He married Eleanor A. Goforth in Chicago on June 12, 1943

He is preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Goforth...

White, Richard “Dick”

Apr 11, 2008

Richard (Dick) White age 85 of Cantrall died April 2, 2008 at his residence.

Surviving by: Wife – Louise

Son : Eddie R.(Maureen) White of Lincoln

Three Grandchildren Two Step Grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. White was born January 2, 1923 in Springfield the son of John D. and Maude...

Henderson, Wayne

Apr 8, 2008

Wayne Henderson age 90 of Williamsville died April 3, 2008 at Villa East Nursing Home in Sherman.

Surviving by:Wife : Juanita Three Sons : Jeffery L. (Renee) Henderson of Eureka, IL

Terry W. (Sharon) Henderson of Pekin, IL S. Bart (companion Carolyn) Henderson of Williamsville

One daughter : Bonita (Philip) George of Santa...

Jones, Pauline E.

Apr 1, 2008

Pauline E. Jones age 80, of Fernandina Beach, FL died Friday, March 28, 2008.

She was born June 19, 1927 to Glenn and Daisy Saffer of Fancy Prairie, IL. She graduated from Elkhart high school; Brown’s Business College of Springfield and was employed by Alvin S. Keys Ins. Co. before her marriage to Marion (Bud) Jones of...

Bozarth, Donald

Mar 27, 2008

Donald E. Bozarth age 87 of Athens, died at Sunny Areas Nursing Home on Saturday March 22, 2008.

Survived by: Two Daughters : Donna (Howard) Mallonee of Athens Patricia Tomlin of Athens

Grandsons -Charles (Dee) Simmons

Michael (Ann) Simmons

Lenny (Renee) Williams Donnie Mulkins

Chris (Lisa) Tomlin Jason Tomlin...