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Athens, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Athens and Menard County, IL area
Gerald E. "Jerry" Serena
Aug 29, 2024
Gerald E. “Jerry” Serena age 83, passed away peacefully early on the morning of August 29th of 2024 in Petersburg Illinois.
Jerry was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Violet. Also preceding him were his stepson John Neuhoff, his parents Clara and Pete Serena and his beloved sister, Rita Israel.
Surviving family members include his brother, Richard...
Herschel "Glen" Clark
Aug 22, 2024
Herschel “Glen” Clark, age 95, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.
Glen was born on July 24, 1929 in Newansville, IL, the son of Herschel A. and Blanch (Dearing) Clark.
He married Roberta Walker on February 4, 1951 at the Tallula Baptist Church.
Mourning his passing are his wife Roberta; son,...
Evelyn L. Sickmeyer
Aug 20, 2024
It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Evelyn L. Sickmeyer, age 87, of The Lodge in Manito, IL, formerly of Chester, IL. Evelyn passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at The Lodge.
Born on August 27, 1936, in Rolla, Missouri, to James and Effie (Howard) Williams, Evelyn married Don “Doc” Sickmeyer, the love...
Suzanne M. Blackburn
Aug 19, 2024
Suzanne Blackburn, age 54, of Greenview, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Suzanne was born on July 13, 1970, Springfield, the daughter of Lawrence and Charlotte (Willis) Wohler.
She married Jason Blackburn on June 3, 2000.
Mourning her passing are her husband, Jason, children, Adeline (Addie) and Elijah (Eli); parents Lawrence and Charlotte Wohler; sister, Amy...
Richard "Dick" Dosier
Aug 17, 2024
Richard “Dick” Dosier, age 91, passed away peacefully at home, near Greenview on August 17, 2024.
He was born in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Paul and Martha (Hintz) Dosier.
Dick married Dalora Edwards on August 8, 1954, at the Greenview Christian Church in Greenview, Illinois.
Mourning his passing are his wife of 70 years, Dalora; children, Gail Weber of Clarendon Hills, IL,...
Edward "Ed" Ramsey
Aug 15, 2024
Edward “Ed” D. Ramsey, age 91, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday August 15, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospita
Ed was born on June 4, 1933 in Tilden, Illinois, the son of Orbley and Jesse (Taylor) Ramsey.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Janet (Ferguson) Ramsey; children, Bonnie (husband Mark) Chandler, Misty (husband Tom) Matykiewicz, Paula (husband Robert) Gonterman, Jeanne (husband Paul)...
James Diekroeger
Aug 14, 2024
James Lewis Diekroeger, age 89, was born in Marceline, Missouri on November 12, 1934. He is the son of Manuel L. Diekroeger, M.D.and Katharine E. Wilson Diekroeger.
He received a B.S. Degree from Central Methodist University in 1956. He followed that with graduate degrees in 1959 and 1962 from Indiana University and Missouri University.
Jim taught one year of secondary education at...
R. Earl Fowler
Aug 7, 2024
Earl went to his heavenly home on August 7, 2024 surrounded by his wife of 71 years and their 4 children in his home in Williamsville.
Earl was born on March 21, 1932 in Rural Williamsville, the youngest of 8 children of Halbert and Bessie Fraze Fowler.
He is survived by his wife, Delores (nee Oschwald); son Brian Fowler; daughters Angie Peifer,...
Beulah Imogene Way
Jul 26, 2024
Beulah Imogene Way, age 99, of Salem, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.
She was born September 26, 1924 in Chandlerville, IL, the daughter of Ulysses and Sylvia (Smith) Jones.
She married Ruel “Bud” Way on January 25, 1940. He preceded her in death in 2008.
Imogene is survived by her children, Joyce Munter, Ruel, Jr. (Betsy) Way, Juanita (Jim) Hawks,...
Connie Kail
Jul 23, 2024
Connie Kail, age 86, of Normal, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, went to her Heavenly Home peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at McLean County Nursing Home, in Normal, Illinois.
She was born November 1, 1937, in Springfield, Tennessee, the daughter of Paul and Lila (Alley) Shearon.
Connie married William C. Kail on March 8, 1961 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in...
Jerilyn Sue VanMeter
Jul 21, 2024
Jerilyn Sue VanMeter, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born May 9, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Neva June (Smith) Conover.
Jerilyn married Charles Richard VanMeter on August 18, 1962 at the Laurel Methodist Church in Springfield. He preceded her in death in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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