Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Shirley E. Black
Sep 29, 2025
Shirley E. Black, nee Davidsmeier, age 88, died peacefully in her home in Williamsville, IL, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.
She was born May 7, 1937 in Mechanicsburg, IL, to William and Alice Fern Davidsmeier.
She moved with her family to Springfield, IL, at a young age and attended Springfield local schools.
On August 25, 1954, Shirley married Harvey Robert "Bob" Black and spent...
Don M. Case
Sep 27, 2025
Don M. Case, age 88, of Greenview, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Springfield Suites in Springfield, IL.
Don was born on April 18, 1937 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Elmer and Marion (Martin) Case.
Don married Marian Deckard on November 14, 1964 at the First Christian Church in Springfield, IL.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Marian; son, Jeff...
David Tobias
Sep 26, 2025
David Tobias, age 66, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home.
He was born on December 7, 1958, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Delmar and Diamonda (Pulizos) Tobias.
David was united in marriage to Melinda “Linda” Vance, who preceded him in death on October 9, 2010.
He is lovingly remembered by his stepdaughters,...
Mark Kluemke
Sep 25, 2025
Mark A. Kluemke passed away peacefully at home in Sherman on September 25, 2025, at the age of 63.
Mark was born on September 14, 1962 in Breese, Illinois to Charles J. “Chick” Kluemke and Mary Ann Meyer Kluemke. Mark spent most of his childhood years in small towns in southern Illinois including Trenton, Sparta, and New Baden. Mark graduated from...
Dale Abeln
Sep 18, 2025
Dale Abeln, Sr., age 65, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
He was born on November 14, 1959, in Springfield, the son of Lewis “Peck” and Mary JoAnn (Beard) Abeln.
Dale married Linda Turner on March 17, 1980.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his children, Shawn (Angie) Primm, Keri...
Scott Case
Sep 15, 2025
Scott Case, age 60, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on July 11, 1965 in Champaign, IL the son of Don and Marian (Deckard) Case.
Mourning his passing are his parents, Don and Marian of Greenview; brother, Jeff (Shelly) Case; uncle, Jim Case; aunt, Janet O’Brien; niece, Hannah Case and nephew, Ryan Case...
Lawrence E. York
Sep 11, 2025
Lawrence York, age 57, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois.
Lawrence was born in Springfield, Illinois, on January 31, 1968 the son of Tommy and Gloria (Hoffert) York.
Mourning his passing are his father, Tom; sister, Joann York; brother, George (Liz) York; and nieces and nephews, Charlotte, Jocelyn, Elise, Matthias, Asa, and Kimball.
He is preceded...
Norma J. Carter
Sep 7, 2025
Norma J. Carter, age 95, of Cantrall passed away on Sunday September 7, 2025 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, Illinois.
She was born on April 28, 1930, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Edward and Ethell Jurgens Benner.
She married James Carter on October 6, 1948 in Williamsville, IL.
She is survived by her children: Jim (Barb) Carter of Athens, Larry...
James "Jim" Elmore
Sep 7, 2025
James “Jim” Elmore, age 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on March 29, 1936 near Petersburg, Illinois, the son of Frank and Helen (Stephenson) Elmore.
He married Beatrice “Bea” Brown on June 13, 1956 in Petersburg, Illinois.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Bea; sons, Dave (wife Suzanne) Elmore, Robert (wife Ashlie) Elmore,...
Lowell "Dean" Janssen
Sep 3, 2025
Lowell “Dean” Janssen, age 82 of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Springfield Care Suites in Springfield, IL
Dean was born on March 3, 1943 the son of Herman and Elizabeth Janssen.
He married Nora McCool on October 16th, 1970. She preceded him in death in 2005.
Mourning his passing are his children, Stacie (Rusty) Skelton, Aaron (Amy) Janssen, Megan...
Amanda L. Bennett
Aug 30, 2025
Amanda L. Bennett, age 51, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
She was born on August 23, 1974 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas Bennett and Denise Parkhurst. Denise preceded her in death. Mourning her passing are her father, Thomas (Jody) Bennett; a son, Chandler Lynch; granddaughter, Emery; siblings, Leslie...
Merle C. Messersmith
Aug 24, 2025
Merle C. Messersmith, age 88, of Athens, Illinois passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his residence.
Merle was born on April 25, 1937 in Indian Point, IL, the son of William Edward, Sr. and Charlotte (Long) Messersmith.
He married Marian Richardson on May 15, 1955 in Athens, Illinois. She preceded him in death in 2006.
Mourning his passing are his daughter,...
James A. Kincaid
Aug 21, 2025
James “Jim” A. Kincaid, age 93, of Springfield, formerly of Greenview, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Illinois Presbyterian Home Communities in Springfield, Illinois.
Jim was born on October 7, 1931, in Greenview, Illinois, the son of Paul and Florence (Johnson) Kincaid. He graduated from Greenview High School in 1949.
On April 6, 1956, James married the love...
Dennis Karl Duncan
Aug 18, 2025
Dennis Karl Duncan, 68, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Dennis was born on August 14, 1957, in Springfield, Illinois, to Ernest Karl Duncan and Joyce Darlene (Clemens) Duncan.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Ernest Karl Duncan and his spouse, Sandy Farley; his mom, Joyce Darlene Duncan; and twin brothers, Donald Eugene and Douglas Bennett...
Dorthy E. Smith
Aug 14, 2025
Dorthy E. Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her residence in Williamsville. She was born May 13, 1936, in Forrest City, Arkansas, the daughter of Jack and Mattie (Perkins) Hill. Dorthy married RC Smith on May 16, 1953, and they moved to Illinois in 1955. He preceded her in death in 2009.
Mourning her passing...
Janet L. Ethell
Aug 8, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Janet L. Ethell, who left us to be with her father Arthur and dog Trooper, on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM from Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Janet was born May 20, 1956, daughter of Arthur E. Hartley and Betty C. Zessin Hartley of Petersburg, IL.
She is survived by husband...
Jade Elaine Foulk
Aug 6, 2025
Jade Elaine Foulk spent her precious days of life endearing herself to the hearts and souls of her family. She brought immeasurable joy to her family and to all who had the good fortune to see and hold Jade as she started filling hearts with joy. Her time with us was much too brief but the impact and memories we...
William "Bill" Eddings
Jul 30, 2025
William “Bill” Eddings, age 53, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his home in Greenview, Illinois.
Bill was born December 13, 1971, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Larry, Sr. and Patricia (Sybert) Eddings.
He had married Michelle Rankin on May 20, 2006 in Greenview, Illinois. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2024.
Mourning his passing are...
Nancy Kathleen Thompson
Jul 25, 2025
Nancy Kathleen Thompson was born March 16, 1939 to Lawrence and Agnes Grant.
She grew up in Athens, IL, where she attended school and church for many years.
She later married Bronnie Jones and had five children: Vicki Jones, Rebecca Jones (Matt), Lawrence Jones (Linda), Randy Jones, and Mike Jones.
Nancy was a generous, funny, jokester. She loved to laugh, was always smiling,...
Christopher D. Jouett
Jul 24, 2025
Christopher “Chris” D. Jouett, age 62, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Alton, Illinois on October 25, 1962, the son of Robert “Bob” and Betty (Kirchner) Jouett.
Christopher married Pamela Newton on November 9, 1985, at Southside Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Pam; children, Charlie (wife...
