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Recent obituaries in Olney and Clay City
The obituaries in the Olney and Clay City Areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Olney and Clay City's history and identity.
Melinda Sue Hunt
Jul 29, 2024
Melinda Sue Hunt, 72, of Olney, passed away on Monday July 29, 2024 at her home.
Melinda was born April 3, 1952 in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Melissa (Allen) Adams. She married Joe Frank Hunt, Jr. on July 30, 1972, and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2021.
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Fred P. "Doc" Hammes
Jul 27, 2024
Fred Phillip Hammes, age 82, of Corning, NY, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was born in Utica, NY on June 14, 1942 to Frederick and Eunice Hammes. Fred was a shining example of a life well-lived. He devoted the majority of his 82 years to the service of others, both in his personal life and professional career....
Denny Stevens
Jul 25, 2024
Denny Stevens, 71, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Denny was born August 8, 1952 in Olney, the son of Stanley and Ruby (Brust) Stevens. He married Pricilla "Pris" Strzelec on November 24, 1973 in Olney.
Denny retired from ERBA with over 40 years of employment. He...
Rosanna M. Kocher
Jul 24, 2024
Rose (Rosanna) M. Kocher, 84, of Olney, Illinois, passed away July 24, 2024, at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Rose was born May 20, 1940, in Jasper County, Illinois, to Arthur and Angela Ochs Kocher. She never married.
Rose was a devoted member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church for many years....
Robert L. "Bob" Phillips
Jul 23, 2024
Robert L "Bob" Phillips, 84, of Claremont, passed away July 23, 2024 at Carle RMH ER, Olney, IL.
Bob was born September 14, 1939 in Claremont, IL to Howard and Cora Skjeveland Phillips. He married Karen Doan on May 12, 1961.
For over 60 years, Bob was a mechanic. He worked...
Floyd W. Meentemeyer
Jul 20, 2024
Floyd W. Meentemeyer, 84, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in Evansville, Indiana.
Floyd was born March 12, 1940 in Nashville, Illinois, the son of Howard and Norma (Nehrt) Meentemeyer. He married Nancy Ruth Taylor on July 29, 1962 in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carmi, Illinois, and she survives.
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Albert "Roy" Gharst
Jul 16, 2024
Albert “Roy” Gharst accepted God’s call to join him on July 16, 2024, after a four-month illness of strokes. The Long Term Care team and Hospice kept him comfortable during his illness.
Roy was born March 31, 1942, to Leroy “Dale” and Mildred Wakefield Gharst at their home east of Wakefield, Illinois. Roy graduated from...
Bryar Matthew Clark
Jul 14, 2024
Bryar Matthew Clark, 13, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Bryar was born February 3, 2011 in Evansville, Indiana the son of Matthew Clark and Natalie (Brines) Clark.
Bryar enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and was competitive about the possibility of catching the...
Patsy Ruth Sager
Jul 12, 2024
Patsy Ruth Sager, 66, of Olney, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Patsy was born March 4, 1958 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of William Eugene and Helen Nadine (Salyers) Dunnigan. She married Kevin Sager on November 7, 1982 at Miller's Grove Park in Olney, and he...
Janice A. Harmon
Jul 11, 2024
Janice A. Harmon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the age of 61 at her home in Noble, Illinois.
She was born on January 22, 1963 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Erma (Jackson) Fulk.
Janice had a zest for life...
Elmer L. Sterchi
Jul 10, 2024
Elmer L. Sterchi, 94, of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Brookstone Estates.
Elmer was born February 6, 1930 in Preston Township, Illinois, the son of Robert and Jessie Scherer Sterchi. He married Hazel "Ande" (Bowles) Cazel on November 29, 1974 in Olney, Illinois, and she survives.
Elmer...
Terry Dean Ransome
Jul 9, 2024
Terry Dean Ransome, age 68 of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Minco, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his residence.
Terry was born on November 27, 1955, in Grady County, Oklahoma, the son of Rex and Beulah (Ingram) Ransome.
Mary Ann Ulm
Jul 5, 2024
Mary Ann Ulm, 73, of Noble, passed away July 5, 2024 at Carle RMH, Olney, IL.
Mary Ann Ulm was born June 4, 1951 in Lawrence Co., IL to parents, Robert and Sarah Glendora (Ravellette) Judy. She married Charles "Chuck" Ulm on August 6, 1971 at the Glenwood Church in Noble.
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Ethel M. Zwilling
Jun 28, 2024
Ethel M. Zwilling, 88, of Claremont, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit.
Ethel was born February 17, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Anton C. and Catherine (Kuenstler) Volk. She married Herman A. Zwilling on November 27, 1958 at Holy Cross Catholic Church...
Eric L. Rinehart
Jun 19, 2024
SPRINGFIELD—On June 19, 2024, Eric Rinehart—husband, father, “Pop Pop”—passed away at his home. He leaves behind a grieving family, including his wife of nearly 47 years, Penny; two sons, Jonathan and William; two granddaughters, Claudette and Camille of Jonathan and Stefanie; and several nieces and nephews.
Eric’s life had three pillars: the seasonal rhythm of...
Aaron Paul Hunt
Jun 18, 2024
Aaron Paul Hunt, 25, of Olney, Illinois passed away on, Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Aaron was born September 11, 1998 in Olney to Paul and Wendy (Schanda) Hunt.
Aaron was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding his motorcycle every chance he got. He was a kindhearted person who would do anything...
M. Eugene "Gene" Hall
Jun 16, 2024
M. Eugene "Gene" Hall, aged 98 years of Clay City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.
He was born on March 19, 1926 to Elmer and Beulah (Keneipp) Hall of Clay City, where he lived almost his entire life.
After graduating high school, he...
Norman L. Bishop
Jun 15, 2024
Norman Lewis Bishop, age 93, a proud resident of Olney, passed away on June 15th after a life richly lived in service of his country and devotion to his family.
Norman was born June 14th, 1931 in Raleigh, IL to Clive and Elizabeth Bishop (deceased). He often recounted fond memories from his childhood on his...
Muriel B. Reynolds
Jun 15, 2024
Muriel B. Reynolds, 87, of Calhoun, passed away June 15, 2024 at her home.
Muriel was born September 22, 1936 in Cloquet, Minnesota, the daughter of Melvin and Madeline (Wait) Martindale She married Jim G. Reynolds on March 23, 1967 in Rock Island, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2013.
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Esther Geraldine "Gerri" (Sandefer) Berger
Jun 14, 2024
Esther Geraldine “Gerri” (Sandefer) Berger, 95, of Paris Tennessee, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed peacefully to her Heavenly Home on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
Gerri was born on February 24, 1929 in Lawrence County, Illinois to Silver Johnson “SJ” and Mary Magdalene (Blocker) Harshman. She married Clayburn Weldon...
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