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Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Vera J. Peet
Feb 8, 2025
Vera Jean Peet, age 80, of Greenview, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Vera was born on December 25, 1944 in Oakford, IL the daughter of Tade and Vera Adeline Knoles Todd.
Vera is survived by her husband Terry Peet. They spent 32 wonderful years together.
Mourning her passing are husband, Terry; children, Brian Neavill,...
Suzanne E. Bless
Feb 6, 2025
Suzanne Bless, age 71, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Suzanne was born on October 26, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised by Robert and Ethel (Eddy) Marten.
She married Larry Bless on July 8, 1977 in the courthouse in Springfield, Illinois.
Mourning her passing are her husband, Larry; son, Travis (Jennifer) Bless; two granddaughters, Karlie and...
Wilbur R. Fawns, Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
Wilbur Fawns JR “J.R.”, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home in Williamsville, Illinois at the age of 92.
He was born in Tice, Illinois on April 28, 1932 to Wilbur Sr. and Ruth Bencenhafer Fawns.
He married Sharon Drendel in 1955 and she survives.
Also mourning his passing are his son, Brent (Kathleen) Fawns; daughter, Tracey (Mark)...
Grant Withers
Feb 4, 2025
Grant Withers, age 15, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Grant was born July 10, 2009 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Richard and Leslie (Bennett.)
Mourning his passing are his mother, Leslie (husband Robert) Clifton; siblings, Tucker, Wyatt, Maci Withers, and Lane Clifton; grandparents, Thomas and Jody Bennett, and Mary Withers;...
Marcie Carole Buraski
Feb 4, 2025
Marcie Carole Buraski, 70, of Sherman, IL, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 9, 1954, in Springfield, Marcie was the beloved daughter of the late Carl Henry Sours, Jr. and Carole May Beja. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Raymonde Sours, and stepfather, Dave Beja.
Marcie...
Carl Wayne Marion
Feb 3, 2025
Carl Wayne Marion, 83, of Athens, passed away at Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, Illinois on February 3rd, 2025.
He was born in Springfield, IL on June 14th, 1941, the son of Edgar and Nellie Nottingham Marion.
Carl is survived by daughters, Cindy Holman and Janet Traitor as well as grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death...
Richard Withers
Feb 2, 2025
Richard Gene Withers, age 40, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Richard was born January 31, 1985 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of George, Jr. and Mary J. Withers.
Mourning his passing are his children, Tucker, Wyatt, Maci Withers; mother, Mary J. Withers; siblings, Bobby (wife Beth) Withers, Don, Ronald, Jolene, and Robert (wife Jen)...
David Everett Hulfachor
Feb 2, 2025
David Everett Hulfachor, age 77, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at home with his family by his side.
David was born on July 14, 1947 in Springfield, IL the son of Everett and Anna Smith Hulfachor.
He married Donna Marion on October 10, 1970 in Athens.
Mourning his passing are his daughters, Danielle Lee Hulfachor of Athens, Rebecca Lynn...
Pastor David Beals
Feb 2, 2025
Pastor David Beals, age 60, of Williamsville, left this life and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family on Sunday February 2, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born on March 12, 1964 in Newton, Iowa, the son of Stanley and Helen (Zemo) Beals. David graduated from Newton High School in Iowa in...
Terry Lee Crivea
Jan 30, 2025
Terry Lee Crivea, age 53, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his residence after a long battle with health issues. We know that he is no longer in pain. He is with God, surrounded by loved ones who have passed, including his beloved dog, Kuno.
Terry was born on August 21, 1971, the son of Kenneth Crivea...
Thomas E. Croft, Sr.
Jan 27, 2025
Thomas E. Croft Sr., 79, of Athens, IL passed away on January 27, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital.
He was born on September 22, 1945, the son of Donovan & Mary (Ingram) Croft, and married Leslie Diane (Jackson) Croft on June 17, 1967.
Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, & brother.
Tom is survived by his wife Diane Croft;...
Janet Gail McAtee
Jan 23, 2025
Janet Gail (Altig) McAtee, age 84, of Greenview, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Springfield Suites in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born on March 10, 1940 in Oakford, Illinois, the daughter of Clark & Wilna (Ishmael) Altig.
Janet married Donald E. McAtee on January 28, 1962 in Greenview at the Greenview Presbyterian Church.
Mourning her passing are her husband,...
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