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Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Betty Jean Howard
Apr 24, 2024
Betty Jean Howard, age 91, of Springfield, left us peacefully on April 24 surrounded by her family at home in Andrew, Illinois. Her life spanned over nine decades of love, wisdom, and passionate cooking and baking.
Born on May 10, 1932, her journey began as the proud daughter of Matthew Burl and Jessie Marie Kern Neavill. The oldest of five, Betty...
Lisa R. Malinak
Apr 21, 2024
Lisa R. (Barry) Malinak, age 68, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Lisa was born December 18, 1955 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of the late Tom and Mildred (Horrell) Barry.
She married John Malinak, Jr. on June 14, 1987 in Macomb, IL.
Mourning her passing are her children, Bridget (Gary)...
Joan L. (McFadden) MIller
Apr 20, 2024
Joan McFadden Miller, age 77, of Sherman, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
She was born on October 29, 1946, in Lincoln, Illinois, to John and Lorinda (Miller) McFadden
Mourning her passing are her children, Lorie (Todd) Masterhan, Larry (Shelly) Clark; grandchildren, Avery Clark, Jorie Clark, Gabriella (Zach) McCloughan, and Elisya Clark; sister, Marilyn Grissom; two nephews; several great nieces and...
Rebecca Aileen Stauffer
Apr 7, 2024
Rebecca Stauffer, age 33, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
She was born July 4, 1990 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Don and Nancy (Hall) Stauffer.
Mourning her passing are her parents, Don and Nancy Stauffer; children, Matthew Stauffer and Ethan Hamilton; three brothers, Joshua Bryant, Jeffrey Bryant, Jeremy Stauffer; sister, Angela Harrison; grandmother, Linda Walston; and several...
Paul Michael Forgas
Apr 2, 2024
Paul Michael “Mike” Forgas, age 74, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 3, 1949, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Paul and June (Krug) Forgas.
Mike married Judy Trainor on May 9, 1970, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Springfield.
Mourning his passing are his beloved wife, Judy; son, Michael Forgas;...
Viola Joyce Friel
Mar 23, 2024
Viola Joyce Friel, age 84, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 14, 1940 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Edgar and Nellie (Nottingham) Marion.
Joyce married Edward W. Friel on May of 1969. He preceded her in death in July...
Carol J. Freeman
Mar 20, 2024
Carol Freeman, age 88, of Cantrall, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Regency Care in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born on November 13, 1935 in Petersburg, the daughter of Everett and Nellie (Libben) Elliott.
Carol married Jasper Freeman on September 23, 1955 in Petersburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1992.
Mourning her passing are a son, Dan...
Marilyn "MJ" Johnson
Feb 23, 2024
Marilyn “MJ” Johnson, age 73, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 2, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Mildred (Devocelle) Hinch.
Mourning her passing are her daughter, Kim Johnson; cousin, David and Nancy Fuchs, and Carol (Derek) Squires; several other cousins; and many “adopted” children and friends.
She...
Joyce Harrell
Feb 20, 2024
Joyce Harrell, age 65, of Athens, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born on January 10, 1959 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of John and Violet (Malinowski) Harrell.
Mourning her passing are her children, Brian Harrell and Jennifer Harrell; grandchildren, Conner and Aiden Harrell, Amiya, Yasmine, Faizah, and Rashad; sister, Judi Harrell-Miller (husband Jerry Miller); nephew,...
Elson L. Nance
Feb 19, 2024
Elson Lee Nance, age 52, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his residence.
He was born January 5, 1972, the son of Thomas and Shirley (Sherren) Nance.
Mourning his passing are his daughters, Brianna Heidloff and Adrian Nasi; three grandchildren, Orrin Anderson, Xzavier Newton, and Azariah Lloyd; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his...
Agnes May Halcomb
Feb 13, 2024
Agnes M. Halcomb, age 82, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born on October 19, 1941 in Shelby County, Illinois the daughter of Charles R. and N. Evelyn (Cox) Keck.
Mourning her passing are her sons, Brian C. Halcomb of Athens and Dale A. (wife Monica) Halcomb of San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Dakota...
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