Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
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...
Mason Colliver
Jul 22, 2025
Mason Colliver, age 80, of Springfield, Illinois passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on July 22, 2025.
Mason was born October 4, 1944 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Jane (Mason) Colliver.
He married Patricia A. Fagan on May 1, 1965.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Patricia; son, Billy (wife Chris); daughter, Kristy (husband...
Nancy Doty
Jul 20, 2025
Nancy Marie Peters Doty, age 86, of Williamsville, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, Illinois.
Nancy was born on July 12, 1939 in London, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Josephine Harkless Peters.
She married Norman Doty on August 23, 1958. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2010.
Mourning her passing are her...
David "Floyd" Spaulding
Jul 2, 2025
David “Floyd” Spaulding, age 92, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, Illinois.
Floyd was born on August 31, 1932 in Dixon, Missouri, the son of Robert and Fern (Hively) Spaulding. Floyd married Frances Cunningham on September 14, 1957 in Delavan, Illinois.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Frances; his daughters, Sheila (Dennis)...
Patricia Starwalt
Jul 2, 2025
Patricia Ann Reider Starwalt, age 94, of Sherman, passed away On Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her residence.
Patricia was born in Westervelt, IL on October 20, 1930 the daughter of Walter Charles and Janice Irene Hall Reider.
She married Lloyd Starwalt on June 18, 1949 at Shelbyville, Illinois.
Mourning her passing are her sons, Jack (Sharon) Starwalt of Hot Springs Village, AR...
Mary Lee Davis
Jun 24, 2025
Mrs. Mary Lee Davis, 98, of Springfield, passed away on June 24, 2025. She was born at home in Menard County on April 5, 1927, to Marvin and Eula Hill. She was married to Perry W. Davis for over 52 years prior to his passing in 1998.
Mary attended Menard County country schools as a child. Many years later, she received...
Debra "Debbie" Lott
Jun 23, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Lott age 69, of Athens, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born on January 7, 1956 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of George and Loretta (Kern) Bock.
Debbie and Bob were married on October 18, 1975 and shared 49 years of marriage together.
Mourning her passing are husband, Bob; children Nick Lott, Brian Lott,...
Clara "Jane" Stetter
Jun 19, 2025
Clara “Jane” Stetter age 89 passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her home near Cantrall, Illinois.
She was born on September 12, 1935 in Parma, MO the daughter of Clemmie Milton and Martha Evelyn Lucille Scribner.
Jane married Weldon Stetter on November 7, 1970, in Girard, IL.
Mourning her passing are her husband, Weldon; daughter, Kelly (Jim) Bick; Grandchildren, Hannah Jane...
