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Athens, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area

Kathleen "Kathie" Hudspeth

Kathleen "Kathie" Hudspeth

May 21, 2025

Kathleen “Kathie” Hudspeth, age 59, of Greenview, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at her residence.

Kathleen was born on June 21, 1965 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Jerome and Toni (Landis) Duncan.

She married Phil Hudspeth on February 19, 2004 in Petersburg, Illinois.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Phil; daughter, Cassie (husband Robby) Bowen of Quincy, IL; three...

Ronald Lee Bryant

Ronald Lee Bryant

May 12, 2025

Ronald Lee Bryant, age 86, of Athens, Illinois met his Lord Savior On May 12, 2025 at 10:35am.

Ronald was born on January 26, 1939 in Athens, IL. The son of Maurine and Charles Bryant Jr.

Ronald Married Carol Ann Rheude on May 22, 1960. The couple remained happily married until Carol earned her wings on September 20, 2015.

Ronald was employed by...

Gary E. Halford

Gary E. Halford

May 10, 2025

Gary E. Halford 1931 - 2025

Gary E. Halford, age 93, of Cantrall, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home near Cantrall, Illinois.

Gary was born on September 24, 1931, in Nokomis, Illinois, the son of Hallye and Eva (Yeaman) Halford. They both preceded him in death.

He married Carol Stites on August 6, 1951. She preceded him in death...

Sharon L. Slusser Folkerts

Sharon L. Slusser Folkerts

May 9, 2025

Sharon L. Slusser Folkerts, beloved wife of Robert C. Folkerts, mother of Robyn LeAnn Folkerts Niesmann,(husband Kevin) went to her well deserved final rest on Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1948 in East Peoria, Illinois, daughter of Frances G. Allen, Slusser and William C. Slusser.

Sharon grew up in Litchfield, Illinois. She and her family...

Craig M. Tobias

Craig M. Tobias

May 6, 2025

Craig Tobias, age 52, of Athens, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.

Born on April 25, 1973, in Springfield, Illinois, Craig was the cherished son of Charles and Diann (Chrans) Tobias. On May 19, 2001, he married the love of his life, Becky Hewitt, in Sherman, Illinois, and together...

Robert Sandidge

Robert Sandidge

Apr 16, 2025

Robert Sandidge, age 90, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

Robert was born on January 6, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Earl and Dorothey Sandidge.

He married Donna Bennett on October 3, 1954.

Bob will be truly missed by his wife Donna of 70 years; his children, Robin...

Marilynn Ferricks

Marilynn Ferricks

Apr 14, 2025

Marilynn Ferricks, age 80, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Regency Care in Springfield.

She was born February 24,1945 in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Helen (Post) Beccue.

Marilynn married Donald Ferricks on July 9, 1966 in Athens, IL and were happily married for 58 years.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Don; daughter,...

Steven K. Hamilton

Steven K. Hamilton

Apr 13, 2025

Steven Hamilton, age 75, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

He was born on October 3, 1949 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of George and M. Marie Hamilton.

Steve married Rebecca on December 18, 1971 in Burlington, Iowa.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Becky; daughters, Sandra (Richard) Preston, Susanne Hamilton, Stacy...

Patricia "Patty Ann" Yeates

Patricia "Patty Ann" Yeates

Apr 12, 2025

Patricia “Patty Ann” Yeates, age 74, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Patricia was born on June 7, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford T. and Patricia (Brennan) Bryant, Sr.

She married Kenneth Yeates on May 5, 1983.

Mourning her passing are a son, Jeff Lynde of Athens, IL; a daughter, Kirsten...

John Wasilewski

John Wasilewski

Apr 6, 2025

John Wasilewski, age 93, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Mr. Wasilewski was born April 8, 1931 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Stanley and Mary Brackhan Wasilewski.

He married Joan Doggett on November 7, 1953.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Joan Wasilewski; three daughters, Jill Wasilewski of Athens, Illinois, Julie (husband...

Dennis K. Roberts

Dennis K. Roberts

Apr 5, 2025

Dennis K. Roberts, age 74, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his residence.

He was born December 1, 1950 in Salinas, California, the son of Albert C. and Mildred (Nichols) Roberts.

Dennis married Elizabeth Brownson on April 5, 1975 in Santa Rosa, California.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Elizabeth; four sons, Lee, Matthew, Nathan, and Orren Roberts; two...

Pamela Sue Hinds-Sisk

Pamela Sue Hinds-Sisk

Apr 1, 2025

Pamela Hinds-Sisk, age 68, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Hillsboro Health Hospital in Hillsboro, IL.

She was born on September 11, 1956 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of John and Lois (Etherton) Hinds.

Mourning her passing are her mother, Lois; children, Adam Sisk, Erika (husband Jeff) Brock, Adara Sisk, and Ethan Sisk; grandchildren, Grace, Carter, Leah, Beckett,...

Deborah Niewold

Deborah Niewold

Mar 14, 2025

Deborah Niewold, age 88, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Springfield Suites in Springfield, Illinois.

She was born March 20, 1936 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Esther (Mueller) Dixon.

Mourning her passing are four children, Craig (Jackie) French, Nikki French – Perry, Zack (Alicia) Niewold, Jake Niewold; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Joe Keyzer.

She is...

Bernice Eigenmann

Bernice Eigenmann

Mar 10, 2025

Bernice Eigenmann, age 69, of Williamsville, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Bernice was born September 29, 1955 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Ida (Miller) Burneson.

She married Cory Eigenmann on January 25, 1975 at Foursquare Gospel Church in Springfield, IL.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Cory Eigenmann; children, Cameron, Colin, Cody Eigenmann; grandchildren,...

Madeline "Maddie" Snyder

Madeline "Maddie" Snyder

Mar 7, 2025

Madeline “Maddie” Snyder, age 19, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

She was born October, 11, 2005 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Michael Snyder and Stephanie Wiant.

Mourning her passing are her mother, Stephanie Mandi Wiant; father, Michael Conway (wife Breann) Snyder; one sister, Isabella Imogene Snyder; paternal grandmother, Brenda Rebbe;...

Robert V. Cooper

Robert V. Cooper

Mar 7, 2025

Robert V. Cooper, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on March 28, 1943 in Petersburg, Illinois, the son of Virgil and Mary (Hubbard) Cooper.

Robert married Judy Hill on July 16, 1965. She preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 2014

Mourning his passing are his daughter, Lisa (husband Robert) Barto; two...

Erna Lynne Bringe

Erna Lynne Bringe

Mar 4, 2025

Erna Lynne Bringe of Inverness, IL, passed away on March 4, 2025.

She was born in Greenview, Illinois, the daughter of James and Virginia (Murphy) Tripp. She married Bernard G. Bringe on May 29, 1965. She received her BS Degree at Millikin University and MBE at Indiana University.

Erna Lynne taught Business Education in Arlington Heights District 214 for 26 years. She...

Ronald L. Schemmer

Ronald L. Schemmer

Mar 2, 2025

Ronald L. Schemmer, age 83, of Williamsville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025 at his residence.

Ronald was born on November 9, 1941 in Williamsville, IL the son of Oscar and Hermina (Miller) Schemmer. 

Ron married Barbara Harms on July 18, 1964. She preceded him in death in 2018.

Mourning his passing are his children, Greg Schemmer of Williamsville, Doug Schemmer...

Mildred Brown

Mildred Brown

Feb 22, 2025

Mildred Brown, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

She was born August 3, 1943 in Greenview, Illinois, the daughter of Howard and Missouri (Taylor) Jones. She grew up in Greenview.

Later Mildred married Robert Brown in Lewisville, TX on April 7, 1995. 

 Mourning her passing are three sons, Troy Juhl of...

David Taapken

David Taapken

Feb 20, 2025

David Taapken, age 78, of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his residence. 

He was born December 7, 1946 in Petersburg, Illinois, the son of Merle and Josephine (Lyons) Taapken. 

David married Janet on February 12, 2000 in Las Vegas, NV.  

Mourning his passing are his wife, Janet; son, Rod (wife Sherri) Taapken; three stepchildren, Amy (husband Jeff) Tuttle,...

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