Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Marlene F. Propst
Oct 23, 2025
Marlene Propst, age 86, of Greenview, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Springfield Suites in Springfield, IL.
Marlene was born on August 15, 1939 in Huron, SD, the daughter of Byrul and Opal (Gorham) Van Pelt.
She married Keith Propst on September 3, 1959, in Springfield, IL and moved to Chicago. Upon retirement they moved to Greenview. He preceded...
Carolyn S. Bryant
Oct 19, 2025
Carolyn Bryant, age 82, of Athens, passed away on October 19, 2025, in Florida.
Carolyn was born on April 21, 1943, in Jefferson County, Illinois, near Darville, the daughter of Melvin and Mildred (Milner) Hamlin.
She married William Bryant on August 20, 1961, at the Athens Christian Church. He preceded her in death on August 2, 2016.
Mourning her passing are her children,...
Merritt Roger Foulk
Oct 14, 2025
Merritt Roger Foulk, age 89, of Athens, passed on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
He was born May 17, 1936 in Banner, Illinois, the son of Chester and Rosetta (Hadsell) Foulk.
Merritt married Sandra “Sandy” A. Behnke on July 4, 1959.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Sandy; children, Kenny (wife Marianne) Foulk and Dawn (husband Phil) Eck; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother,...
Tracey A. Fawns
Oct 11, 2025
Tracey Fawns, age 56, of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital i
Tracey Fawns, age 56, of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Tracey was born on January 10, 1969 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur, Jr. and Sharon Fawns.
She married Mark Tisckos on November 7th,...
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...
