Obituaries
Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
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...
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,...
John E. Reinders
May 24, 2025
John E. Reinders, 82, of Burke VA, formerly of Riverton, ILL, died (May 24, 2025) in Cornelia, GA.
He was born January 9, 1943, in Middletown, ILL, the son of John D. and Sylvia A. Poe Reinders. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Kathleen M. Rogerson and Nadene Ferrer, and brothers Charles W., Gerald D. and Glenn E....
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,...
