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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.
Charles David Kesler
Jun 11, 2024
Charles David Kesler went to be with his heavenly Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born on September 23, 1931 to Aletta and Lee Kesler in Olney, Illinois.
He was the youngest of two boys, with brother Elsworth being 9 years his senior.
Chuck...
Karl E. Cook
Jun 10, 2024
Karl E. Cook, 84, of Olney, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
Karl was born April 29, 1940 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Ezra Albert and Maude (Bell) Cook.
Karl was a good man, and he will be dearly missed.
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Marian Maleri
Jun 8, 2024
Marian Maleri, 81, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Olney, IL from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Marian was born in Livingston, IL, the daughter of George and Josephine (Larcker) Augustine. Marian married Richard Maleri on November 28, 1964, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston, IL. He precedes her in death.
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April Gem Cline
Jun 8, 2024
April Gem Cline, 57, of Olney, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at her home.
April was born June 4, 1967 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the daughter of James and Betty (Flanagan) Brenton. She married Alex Cline on April 23, 1994 in Irvington, Illinois, and he survives.
April had a...
Steven Rodgers
Jun 7, 2024
Steven Rodgers, 71, of Olney, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home.
Steve was born November 20, 1952 in Robinson, Illinois, the son of John William and Mary (Knoblett) Rodgers.
Steve had a passion for music and played guitar for the band, Lost Highway, from 1991-1995. After graduating...
Doris Grubb
Jun 4, 2024
Doris Grubb, 94, of Noble, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Carle RMH in Olney, Illinois.
Doris was born June 20, 1929 in Wayne County, Illinois, the daughter of Henry "Hence" and Grace (Banker) Taylor. She married Elmer "Lloyd" Grubb on December 23, 1949, and he preceded her in death on November 6,...
Russel Eugene Emmons
Jun 3, 2024
Russel Eugene Emmons, 75, of Calhoun, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at his residence.
Russel was born June 10, 1948 in St. Francisville, Illinois, the son of Arnold David Emmons and Hazel Marie (Joseph) Emmons. He married Diana Tarwater on August 17, 1973 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, and she survives.
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Karen Teeven Iny
Jun 2, 2024
Karen Teeven Iny, 77, of La Grange Park, Illinois, died at 10:21pm Sunday June 2nd, 2024 at La Grange Memorial Hospital.
Karen was born on December 31st, 1946 in Olney, IL to Edward and Geraldine (Hahn) Teeven.
She graduated from East Richland High School in 1965. She studied education at Eastern Illinois University...
Connie R. (Ewing) Kieffer
May 29, 2024
Connie R. (Ewing) Kieffer, 67, of Olney, died at 3:10pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was surrounded by her husband and daughters at the time of passing.
Connie was born on August 8, 1956, in Fairfield, IL, to Fred and Patsy (McKibben) Ewing. She attended Miriam...
Cleo F. Hahn
May 29, 2024
Cleo F. Hahn, 87, of Olney, formerly of Stringtown, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.
Cleo was born November 6, 1936 in Stringtown, Illinois, the son of William and Clotilda (Rennier) Hahn. He married Michelle Boone on June 10, 1967 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stringtown, and...
Jerre Hout
May 28, 2024
Jerre Hout, 82, of Olney, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at St. Vincents Hospital, Evansville, IN.
Jerre was born January 31, 1942, in Dundas, Illinois to Palmer Everett and Leona Olive (White) Hout. He married Donna Kay Barnhart on June 4, 1961, preceding him in death on July 11, 1996. He later married Jane...
Frank J. Kampe
May 28, 2024
Frank J. Kampe, 72, of Olney, formerly of Dundas, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Carle RMH in Olney, Illinois.
Frank was born September 28, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Catherine E. (Kostecka) Kampe. He married Mildred Louise (Ridgley) on March 22, 1990 in Henderson, Kentucky, and she preceded...
Eva Grace Street
May 28, 2024
Eva Grace Street, infant daughter of Shad and Marcia Street, was silently born on Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Eva is deeply loved by her parents and 5 older siblings, Jacelyn, Benjamin, Isaac, Nora and Alex Street of Newton, grandparents Rick and Patsy Street of Wheeler, and Franklin and...
C. Keith Eckel
May 27, 2024
C. Keith Eckel, 80, of Olney, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Keith was born November 3, 1943 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Elmer B. and Mildred Pauline (Arteberry) Eckel. He married Sharon (Steber) on November 28, 1970 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney....
Wayne Kimmel
May 25, 2024
Wayne A. Kimmel, 78, of Vincennes, IN passed away May 25, 2024. He was born in Olney, IL on September 11, 1945, to the late Robert V. and Lois (Brewer) Kimmel. He attended Olney High School. Wayne worked for 35+ years as a contractor for Kimmel Construction. Wayne was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a...
Charlotte Ann Bruce
May 23, 2024
Charlotte Ann Bruce, 79, of Olney, passed away May 23, 2024 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Charlotte Ann Bruce was born October 5, 1944 in Salem, IL to Ansel Chadwick "Sonny" Roberts and Jacquelyn (Davisson) Roberts. She married Terry L. Bruce on January 31, 1965 in Olney, IL, he survives.
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Bruce C. Wall
May 21, 2024
Bruce C. Wall, 82, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Bruce was born February 17, 1942 in Olney, the son of Duane Stewart "D.S." Wall and Aldona (Kunsky) Wall. He married Lynda Kay Brown on June 14, 1964 at Elm Street Christian Church in...
Mary J Wyatt
May 21, 2024
Mary J. Wyatt, 98, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
Mary was born November 22, 1925 in Stonefort, Illinois, the daughter of James E. Duckworth and Lulu Ethel Davis. She married Vernon LeRoy Wyatt on February 12, 1942, and he preceded her in death on August...
Leila Mae Runyon
May 19, 2024
Leila Mae Runyon, 94, of Noble, Illinois passed away on May 19, 2024 at her home in Noble, IL. Leila was born on May 6, 1930, in Wayne County on a farm in Zif Township. the daughter of William Sherman Hubble and Ellen Sophronia (Moseley) Hubble. She was the youngest of 10 children. She married Robert Lee Runyon on...
Randall "Randy" Lee Greene, Jr.
May 19, 2024
Randall "Randy" Lee Greene, Jr., 65, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Carle RMH in Olney.
Randy was born October 25, 1958 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Randall Lee, Sr. and Barbara "Bobbie" Jean (Templeton) Greene.
Randy was known to most as Jr or Greasy....
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