Athens, IL Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

Cindy Ackley, age 51, of Sherman, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born January 17, 1972 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Harold “Rick” and Victoria “Vicki” (Wilson) Garner.

Cindy married Brian Ackley on July 30, 2011 in Quincy, Illinois.

Mourning...

Dec 29, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Council, age 65, of Athens, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.

Kathy was born on March 19, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Harriett (Kern) Council.

Mourning her passing are a brother, Steve Council of Springfield; a sister, Christine Council of Springfield; nieces, Jennifer Council and Melissa...

Dec 22, 2023

Carrie A. Kissick, age 33, of Macomb, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on December 2, 1990 in Missouri.

Mourning her passing are her parents, Doug and Melisa Kissick; and brothers, Kevin Kissick of Chatham and Brandon Kissick of Ohio; grandmother, Julia Kissick; one aunt, Cheryl...

Dec 20, 2023

Richard “Dick” Dwight Martin, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born September 18, 1935 to Joseph Dwight and Mary Elizabeth (Gay) Martin in Barry, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma; two sisters, Betty Robb and Charlotte Rhoades; and his parents.

He married Wilma Lee...

Dec 17, 2023

Shearlene Frakes Bartman 82 of Riverton Illinois passed peacefully at Sunny Acres Nursing Home on December 17, 2023.

She was born on September 27, 1941 in Springfield, the daughter of Howard and Edna Lynch Frakes.

Shearlene is survived by two sons, Richard Allen Gallas of Riverton and Richard Anthony Gallas (Crystal) of Riverton;...

Nov 21, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Underwood, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his residence.

He was born February 21, 1957 in Dallas County, Texas the son of Donald and Bettye (Sealy) Underwood.

Mourning his passing are his “adopted” family, which includes Kyle Juhl, Andrea Gladden and her children, Izabella and Oscar; and other friends...

Nov 19, 2023

Joseph Arthur Wiseman, age 88, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

He was born on March 20, 1935, in Petersburg, Illinois, the son of Glenn and Clara (Tibbs) Wiseman.

Art married Dorothy Sanderfield on September 11, 1954, in Petersburg, Illinois.  They were married for...

Nov 17, 2023

Mary Ann Florence, age 84 of Springfield, formerly of Greenview, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2023, surrounded by love.

Mary Ann was born on February 26, 1939 in Sumner, Illinois, the daughter of Omar and Mary Smith.  She and her siblings were raised there on the family farm.  She graduated early...

Nov 16, 2023

Mary “Marie” Basso, of Sherman, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

She was born on July 21, 1938, in LaHarpe, IL, the daughter of Arlie and Helen Owsley.

Mourning her passing are her daughters, Marilyn (Wayne) Yager and Dawn (John) Hardy; grandchildren, Amber, Denise, Robert, Katie, and Patrick; Several great and great-great...

Nov 14, 2023

Larry McKee, age 84, of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 11, 1939 the son of Harold Lova and Emalene (Jones) McKee.

Mourning his passing are his companion, Patricia Runkles; children, Randy (Connie) McKee, Steve McKee, Lauri (Gene) Hampton, and Amie Woods; seven...

Nov 11, 2023

Matthew Francis “Matt” Winterbauer, age 85, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home with family.

Matt was born July 30, 1938 in Springfield, IL, the son of William Winterbauer and Mary Brennan Winterbauer.

He married Theresa Marie Walker on August 10, 1963 at Holy Family Church in...

Nov 9, 2023

Patrick Howard Baugher, age 48, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on August 26, 1975 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Harold Jr. “Ike” and Margaret “Peggy” (Hudspeth) Baugher.

Mourning his passing are his parents, Harold Jr. and Margaret Baugher; sister, Melissa (Daniel) Viola;...

Nov 7, 2023

Lenir Juhl, age 67, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

She was born December 10, 1955 in Brazil the daughter of Jaciro Lima Coutinho and Sebastiana (Da Silva) Coutinho.

Lenir married Kyle Juhl on November 12, 1986.

Mourning her passing are...

Nov 7, 2023

Albert “Fred” Pike, age 69, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Lincoln Village Healthcare in Lincoln, Illinois.

He was born December 11, 1953 in Lincoln, Illinois. He was raised by Jim and Sarah Fay in Williamsville.

Mourning his passing are his friends, which include Bill and Pat Fawns and...

Nov 6, 2023

James Patrick “Pat” Thompson of Fancy Prairie passed away on November 5th at his home, surrounded by loved ones.  Pat was born to the late James Thompson and Alice Winterbauer (McCue) on June 24 th , 1933 in Menard County.

He is a graduate of Athens High School in 1951.

Pat enlisted in...

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...