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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.
Frances Rose
Dec 1, 2012
Frances Bernell Rose was born on April 15, 1920 in Edwards County, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph Voigt and Dora (Maas). She married Wendell Rose on August 13, 1938 in Henderson, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1997. Frances enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and flower garden. She was a member of the Moravian Church...
Elizabeth Ann Craig
Nov 30, 2012
Elizabeth Ann Craig was born December 24, 1926 in Olney, Illinois to Orval and Bertha (Frutiger) Hursta. She married Gene E. Craig on December 24, 1945 in Olney. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2008 Mrs. Craig is survived by her Daughter, Cheryl Craig (O'Reilly) and husband Richard of Olney; Son, Keith Craig and wife Sherry of...
Winifred Newton
Nov 28, 2012
Winifred Mabel Newton was born on February 5, 1926 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Ina (Fuson) Combs. She married William Morgan Newton and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Newton is survived by her Son, William Newton of South Haven, MS; Daughter, Martha Jean Newton-Yoho of Leroy, KS; Sister, Marjorie Zerkle; Five Grandchildren and one Great...
Homer (Bud) Jones
Nov 26, 2012
Homer "Bud" Jones was born on November 20, 1939, the son of Homer Reeves Jones and Mary Margaret (Shine) Jones. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of the Moose Lodge, Elks and American Legion. Bud is survived by his sons, Kenneth Jones of Olney and Shawn Jones of Olney; Brother, William "Bill" Jones; Sister, Agnes...
Shelby Jean Runyen
Nov 25, 2012
Shelby Jean Runyen was born on December 5, 1938 in Olney, the daughter of Vernon Phipps and Zelda (Crites). She married Loy Runyen on March 15, 1958. She and Loy operated Loy's Skating Rink for 26 years. She enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, and reading books. Shelby is survived by her husband of 54 years, Loy Runyen of Dundas; Son, Dewane...
Louella Stone
Nov 23, 2012
Louella passed from this earthly life to her heavenly eternal home Friday November 23, 2012 at 11:20 PM at the young age of 98. Louella was born September 12, 1914 the daughter and tenth child of Jesse and Alice Ann (Williams) Davis in Richland County, IL. She married William Ellis Stone on October 12, 1940 in St. Charles, MO....
Lora Dowty
Nov 22, 2012
Lora Dowty age 91 of Olney, formerly of Claremont, passed away at 1:55 AM, November 22, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Lora was born on February 28 1921 in Richland County to parents Raymond E. and Iola F. (Farquhar) Doan. She was a cook at the Claremont Grade School, worked at Berry's store in Claremont and...
Leo E. Runyon
Nov 19, 2012
Leo E. Runyon was born on October 19, 1932 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Oscar Runyon and Alice (Knakmuhs). He married Luci Vaughn on October 15, 1973. She preceded him in death on December 14, 1996. Leo was an avid outdoorsmen. He loved fishing, mushroom hunting, game hunting, among many other outdoor activities including travel. He mentored his...
Donovan E. Resor
Nov 11, 2012
Donovan E. Resor was born on August 12, 1921 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Edward William Resor and Mary Emma (Simen). He married C. Barbara Anderson on June 29, 1952 at St. James Lutheran Church. Mr. Resor was a Farmer and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney. He is survived by his wife, C. Barbara...
Dolan Bayler
Nov 10, 2012
Earl Dolan Bayler Jr. was born on March 31, 1931 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Earl Dolan Bayler and Lola (Benskin) Bayler. Dolan was a U.S. Army Veteran serving our country during the Korean War. His lifelong occupation was farming the land where he was raised and which he always loved. He was an incredible welder and...
Jacquelyn Joyce Jackson
Nov 10, 2012
Jackie passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Burgin Manor in Olney, IL after her long battle with Alzheimer's. Cremation service to take place at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home and her ashes will be buried with her grandfather in his gravesite. Jackie was born August 12, 1929 in Noble, IL, daughter of Warren Frost and Ollie Mae (Rutger) Frost. Jackie...
Helen Martin Helling
Nov 9, 2012
Helen Martin Helling was born on January 14, 1921 in Murphysboro, Illinois, the daughter of James Martin Sr. and Mamie (Parker). She married Robert J. E. Helling on November 8, 1963 in Olney, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2004. Helen was a member of the First Church of Olney. She loved spending time with her...
Mara Kay Fulk
Nov 7, 2012
Mara Kay Fulk, 65, went to be with her Lord as she was surrounded by her family at 1:57 AM on November 7, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Mara Kay was born on December 25, 1946 in Olney to Ray Edward Burgener and Helen (Martin) Helling. She married Robert Fulk on June 12, 1965. They shared 47...
Edward E. Hataway
Nov 7, 2012
Edward Earl Hataway was born on January 21, 1951 in Olney, Illinois, the son of William Robert Hataway, Sr. and Opal Eileen Wingert. He was found on November 7, 2012 after missing since September 16, 2012. Ed was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his brothers, John Hataway and partner, Anita Scott of Dundas,...
George W. Leaf, Sr.
Nov 2, 2012
George was born to Raymond and Cora (Taylor) Leaf in Olney, April 17, 1937. He married Dorothy Walker. George was a sales representative for Lewis Bakery. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy of Olney, Daughter, Tracey Seesengood and husband, Gary of Olney, Son, J. R. Leaf of Olney, Grandchildren, Zach and Brooke Seesengood and a sister, Barabara Leaf. George was...
Michael N. Robinson
Nov 1, 2012
Born February 4, 1942, to Norris D. and Vivian E. Robinson, Michael N. Robinson passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan (Ginder) and daughter Michel (Missy) Lenear of Olney. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine. Mike was a life-long...
Anita Louise (Mowrer) Spillman
Nov 1, 2012
Anita Louise Spillman was born on April 14, 1942 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Eerette Mowrer and Frances (Read). Anita graduated from Olney High School in 1960. She married Marlin Dale Spillman October 21, 1960 in Sumner, IL. He preceded her in death September 9, 2012. She was a stay at home mom until 1975 at which time...
Thomas Seabolt
Oct 28, 2012
Thomas H. Seabolt, age 46, passed away at 7:25 AM, October 28, 2012 in Mt. Carmel, IL. Tom was born, Aug 9 1966 in Indianapolis, IN and was formerly a resident of Olney Thomas is survived by his Wife, Lea Ann of Mt. Carmel, IL, Mother, Patti of Olney, Son, Ryan of Evansville, IN, Grandson, Riley Seabolt of Evansville,...
Beverly (Griffin) Jennings
Oct 26, 2012
Beverly Ann (Griffin) Jennings was born November 26th, 1945. She passed at her residence with her family near her. Bev was the daughter of Gerry and Jeanne Griffin. She married Jack Jennings on August 21, 1970. They had four children, Robert, Roger (wife Valerie), Ryan (wife Sara), and Rebekah. She was a faithful member of Ebenezer Church. She was...
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