Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
David "Floyd" Spaulding
Jul 2, 2025
David “Floyd” Spaulding, age 92, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, 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...
Peggy Pavlisin
Jun 3, 2025
Peggy Pavlisin, age 94, currently of Darien, IL and formerly of Cantrall, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born on a dark and stormy night in the spring of 1931, she was named Peggy Irene Beasley, the daughter of Ernest and Mabel (Troutt) Beasley in Creal Springs, IL. Peggy married Michael Pavlisin on December 1, 1951. They...
Kendra Kay (Lang) Taplin
Jun 3, 2025
December 25, 1973 - June 3, 2025
Kendra Kay (Lang) Taplin, 51, of Athens, Illinois, peacefully passed away at home on June 3, 2025.
On July 27, 1996, Kendra married Quinn Taplin, and together they built a beautiful family in Athens, Illinois. Kendra devoted her life to caring for others and raising her children: Alaina Taplin of California, Nora Taplin of California,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
