Athens, IL Obituaries

Nov 5, 2023

Robert D. “Bob” Bluett, 63, of Athens, IL, a wildlife biologist whose booming laugh shattered the quietness of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ building for decades, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Sundy, November 5, 2023.  Bob was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman, a strong advocate for scientific wildlife management, and a devoted...

Nov 2, 2023

Carolyn Walters, age 78, of Springfield, formerly of Mt. Zion, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Regency Care in Springfield.

She was born July 25, 1945 in Cisne, Illinois the daughter of Fred and Zella Clutter.

Carolyn married Jerry Walters on March 13, 1965.  He preceded her in death on August...

Nov 1, 2023

Tara Weidhuner, age 50, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Tara was born April 17, 1973 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Ronald and Karen (Nichols) Weidhuner.

Mourning her passing are her mother, Karen Weidhuner; sisters, Tami (Thad) Olson, Diane (Mike) Meador;...

Oct 27, 2023

Leona May Davis (nee Cook), 94, of Mount Juliet, TN, passed away on October 27, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1929, in Ridgeway, MO.

Leona is survived by her daughter, Joan (Doug) Geary of Old Hickory, TN, and her siblings: Shirley Nelson, Albert “Pud” Cook, Mabel “Rosie” Wilson, Sharon Barnum, Danny (Diane) Cook,...

Oct 25, 2023

Adelia Ann “Dee” Willis, age 90, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She was born August 19, 1933 in Petersburg, Illinois the daughter of Wallace and Katherine Tibbs Ramsay.

Adelia married Robert “Bob” Willis on July 11, 1950 at the St. Patrick’s Church...

Oct 18, 2023

Vera Loraine Rhodes, age 95, of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Memorial Health Care in Springfield, Illinois.

Loraine was born on August 26, 1928 in Knox County, Illinois the daughter of Willis C. and Nora Lee (Jones) Beard.

She married Charles Rhodes on November 9, 1947.

Mourning...

Oct 13, 2023

Judith “Judi” Harlan, age 77, of Athens, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Memorial Health Hospital in Springfield.

She was born December 25, 1945 in Sullivan, Illinois, the daughter of Keith and Betty (Barbee) Goodman.

Judith married Delmar “Lando” Harlan, Jr. on February 7, 1985.  He preceded her in death on...

Oct 13, 2023

Aiden Jones, age 18, of Athens, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Aiden was born October 12, 2005 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Kimberly Jones and Christopher Reid.

Mourning his passing are his mother, Kimberly Jones (husband Michael Lewis) of Athens, IL; brother, Memphis Jones of Athens, IL; three half-siblings, Jessica,...

Oct 7, 2023

Sharon Louise Eggiman, age 72, was born August 22, 1951 in Jacksonville, IL.  She passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2023.

Sharon is in Mott & Henning Funeral Home.  She will be cremated.  Her ashes will be brought back to Waverly, TN, where there will be memorial serviced held at a later...

Oct 5, 2023

Lena Mae Holt, age 91, of Springfield, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was born September 29, 1932 in Greenview, Illinois, to Everett and Ruby (Conn) Cooper.  She was raised in Greenview and graduated from Greenview High School in 1951.

Lena married Ewing Edwin...

Sep 30, 2023

Catherine Holmes, age 89, of Sherman, formerly of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023 at Villa Health Care West in Sherman, Illinois.

She was born on March 30, 1934 in Stafford, England, the daughter of John and Ivy Wilson.

Catherine married Harry Holmes on August 23,1952 in St. Luke’s West Derby...

Sep 29, 2023

Weston Palazzolo, age 29, of Sherman, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on January 26, 1994 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Sam and Donna (Beall) Palazzolo.

Mourning his passing are his parents, Sam and Donna Palazzolo; two sisters, Ashton Palazzolo (Josh Carter) and Belle (husband...

Sep 12, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Downs, age 69, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023

at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born on September 6, 1954 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Howard “Red” and

Marie Downs.

Mourning his passing are his son, Dylan (Lily) Downs; his daughter,...

Aug 28, 2023

Eileen “Granny” Palazzolo, age 96, of Sherman, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at her residence.

She was born October 26, 1926 near Springfield, Illinois.

Eileen married Vito Palazzolo on September 24, 1950 at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on April 7, 2000.

Mourning...

Aug 16, 2023

Cheryl Yager, age 52, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at her home near Sweetwater, Illinois.

She was born January 27,1971 in Jacksonville, Illinois, the daughter of Edward Smith, and granddaughter of Ben and Frieda Neumann.

Cheryl married Daniel Yager on June 21, 1997.

Mourning her passing are...

Aug 8, 2023

Sharon Lee Elizabeth Murray, age 73, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2023 at Memorial Health in Springfield.

Sharon was born November 25, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of John

“Jack” and Betty Holland Murray.

Sharon grew up in Athens and graduated from Athens High School, Lincoln Land...

Jul 29, 2023

Mark Garrett Bollinger, of Greenview IL, came into this world July 29 th , 2023 as an angel.

He is survived by his parents, Mitchell and Michelle Bollinger; along with his older siblings, Maggie, Marshall, and Macon; great-grandparents, Ron and Bonnie Janssen; grandparents, Kent and Jan Janssen; aunts, Elizabeth (Cody) Tippitt and McKienzy (Lupe Nino)...

Jul 25, 2023

David Lucas, age 82, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, Illinois.

David was born October 26, 1940 in Bloomington, Illinois the son of Wayne and Ethel (Hohenstein) Lucas.

He married Pamela Millar on February 14, 1973 in Stowe, Vermont.

Mourning his...

Jul 25, 2023

James “Jim” Dobson, age 83, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Jim was born June 19, 1940 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Thomas and Myrtle (Tate) Dobson.

Mourning his passing are four nephews; one niece; and friend, Emily Schirding.

He is preceded...

Jul 22, 2023

Sandra “Sandi” Taylor, age 55, of Cantrall, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Medical Center.

Sandi married Timothy Taylor on June 14, 1997 at West Side Christian Church in Springfield.

Mourning her passing are her sister, Deborah Banas of Chatham, IL; Deborah’s children, Natasha, Nadia, and Garron; and granddaughter,...