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Athens, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area

Allan Freeland

Allan Freeland

Jul 16, 2024

Allan RV Freeland, age 89, of Petersburg, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

 He was born July 21, 1934 in Washington, DC, the son of Curtis and Florence Freeland.

 Allan married Mary Jane Nickel on September 18, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. She preceded him in death on October 13, 2012.

 Mourning his passing are...

Alice Franklin

Alice Franklin

Jul 16, 2024

Alice M. Franklin, age 91, of Williamsville, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. 

She was born November 17, 1932 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Alice (Malazinskas) Sherrock. 

Alice married Cliff Franklin in 1952. They were happily married for 51 years.

Mourning her passing are her two daughters, Alice Rebeck and Tammie (husband Ed)...

Verna McGee

Verna McGee

Jul 14, 2024

Verna McGee, age 83, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her residence.

 She was born on August 20, 1940 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Jim Tomlin and Viola Hannibal.

 Verna married Ralph McGee on October 5, 1968 in Springfield, Illinois.

 Mourning her passing are her husband, Ralph; three daughters; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister.

 She is preceded...

Cheri D. Doom

Cheri D. Doom

Jul 12, 2024

Cheri D. Doom age 77, of Athens, passed away on July 12, 2024 at Country Lane Memory Care in Riverton, Illinois

She was born October 13, 1946 in Pittsfield, IL the daughter of Jeanne Newman and Wendall Stead.

She married Roland E Doom on January 22, 1966 at the Williamsville United Methodist Church.

Mourning her passing are, one son, Stuart R. Doom of...

Lewis "Lew" Agrall

Lewis "Lew" Agrall

Jul 3, 2024

Lewis “Lew” Agrall, age 92, of Athens, took his first breath with all the Saints in heaven on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

 He was born January 16, 1932 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Paul and Mary (Tobias) Agrall.

Lew married Phyllis Vernier on November 13, 1954 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dearborn, Michigan.

 Mourning...

Marlene Wiker

Marlene Wiker

Jul 3, 2024

Marlene Wiker, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

 She was born on August 7, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Russell and Marjorie (Jones) DeYoung.

 Marlene married James Wiker on November 5, 1960 in Springfield.

 Mourning her passing are her children, Jim (TJ) Wiker, Mona (Tom) Aiello, and Jeff (Violet) Wiker; two granddaughters,...

Donna Detillion

Donna Detillion

Jun 30, 2024

Donna Jo Detillion, nee Neavill, entered eternal rest on June 30, 2024, a few weeks past her 76th birthday. She is now reunited with her parents, Don and Louise Neavill, her brothers, Ronnie and Artie Neavill, and her husband, Jay Domser. 

Donna enjoyed great movies, beautiful flowers, her pets, traveling, baking, her work as an accounting clerk, playing Words with Friends...

William Muench

William Muench

Jun 30, 2024

William Muench, age 89, of Cantrall, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Villa Health Care in Sherman, Illinois.

He was born June 19, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of William and Isabell (Mavis) Muench.

William married Judy on February 4, 1962 in Springfield, Illinois at Southern View Chapel.

Mourning his passing are his wife Judy; children, Roger (Devra) Muench; two...

S. Lorita Vail

S. Lorita Vail

Jun 26, 2024

S. Lorita Vail, age 80, of Williamsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 with family by her side at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.

 She was born August 12, 1943 in Greenwood, Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence and Donna (Hartsfield) Buckner.

 Lorita was married to Ed Sapp for 33 years. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2017.

 Mourning her...

Jeanne Gaither

Jeanne Gaither

Jun 19, 2024

Jeanne Gaither, age 96 of Williamsville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, surrounded by family. 

She was born in Fairfield, IL.

Jeanne married William Gaither on August 18, 1946.

She is survived by her two children, Lynne (Robert) Sagle of Williamsville, IL, Stephen (Bridgette) Gaither of Weatherford, TX; four grandchildren, Kris Salter, Kendra (Chris) Schmulbach, Brandy Gaither, and Bryan (Summer) Gaither;...

Jeanene R. Johnson

Jeanene R. Johnson

Jun 13, 2024

Jeanene Rosalie Johnson, age 90, of Greenview, Illinois passed away peacefully in her childhood home while surrounded by loved ones on June 13th, 2024. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was born to Russell and Jennie Case in Greenview, Illinois on January 4th, 1934. Jeanene married her grade school sweetheart,...

Juanita Donley

Juanita Donley

Jun 11, 2024

Juanita Donley, age 75, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her residence.

 

She was born September 11, 1948 in Sherman, Illinois the daughter of Delmar and Harriet (Powell) Donley.

 

Mourning her passing are siblings, Linda L.(Mickey) Moorman of Springfield and William Elmer (Karolyn) Donley of Springfield; several nieces and nephews. 

 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and...

Judith "Judy" S. Cully

Judith "Judy" S. Cully

Jun 7, 2024

Judith “Judy” S. Cully, 85, of Athens, died on Friday, June 7, 2024 at her home.

She was born December 3, 1938, in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Fred A. and  Anna Laura (Moore) Somers. She graduated from Canton Senior High School in 1956 and MacMurray College in 1960.

Judy married Donald L. “Boots” Cully in Jacksonville, Illinois on August 13, 1960.  He...

Michelle Eddings

Michelle Eddings

May 28, 2024

Michelle Eddings, age 53, of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

She was born on September 24, 1970 in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Carolyn (Mosley) Rankin.

Michelle married Willliam Eddings on May 20, 2006 in Greenview, Illinois.

Mourning her passing are her husband, William; mother, Carolyn; sister, Pam (husband Kevin) Curry of Greenview; brothers,...

William Lee "Bill" Meteer

William Lee "Bill" Meteer

May 25, 2024

William Lee ( Bill ) Meteer, age 90, of Athens, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He is survived by: two sons, Wm. Lee (wife Karla) Meteer of Blue Mound, IL and Wade (wife Jody) Meteer of Athens, IL; seven grandchildren, Wade (Holly) Meteer, Addie (Taylor) Braungardt, Sam (Cara) Meteer, Travis (Paige) Meteer, Weston...

Judith Ann Wallace

Judith Ann Wallace

May 21, 2024

Judith “Judy” Wallace, age 74, of Farmer City, passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

She was born November 18, 1949 in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Anne (Johnson) Rich.

Judy married Mike Wallace on July 31, 1966 at Palmyra, Missouri.  

Mourning her passing are a daughter, Megan (husband Bob) Mitchell; grandchildren, Matthew Sroczynski, David (wife...

Joan Lee Nevitt

Joan Lee Nevitt

May 21, 2024

Joan Nevitt, age 89, of Mahomet, formerly of Havana, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells in Paxton, Illinois..

Joan was born December 5, 1934 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Melvin and Wilma (Libby) O”Neal.

 

She married Martin Nevitt on April 23, 1960 at the Athens Christian Church.

 

Joan is survived her daughter, Lisa (Mark) Griffeth;...

Anna May Fawns

Anna May Fawns

May 10, 2024

Anna May Fawns nee Oschwald received her Crown of Life on Friday May 10th in Springfield, Illinois.  Born in Andrew, Illinois, on May 28, 1934, to William and Ida Oschwald, Anna May graduated from Williamsville High School in 1952.  She married George Fawns of Williamsville in 1953.  They were devoted parents to five children, Michael (Marybeth) of Sherman, Mickey Yokley (Tom),...

Edward Bileck, Jr.

Edward Bileck, Jr.

Apr 29, 2024

Edward Joseph Bileck age 76, of Williamsville, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his residence.

 

He was born on June 1, 1947 to Edward John and Anna Donawell Bileck.

 

Edward married Linda (Windy) Dennison on September 15, 1991.  They lovingly tolerated each other for over 33 years.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ethel Bileck.

 

Mourning his...

Teresa Holton

Teresa Holton

Apr 27, 2024

Teresa Holton, aged 61, of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Born on August 31, 1962, in Boulder, CO, Teresa was the cherished daughter of Donald Sharp and Marianne Haffey.

On July 13, 1991, Teresa married Nick Holton at the Williamsville United Methodist Church, where their love blossomed into a partnership filled with...

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