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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.
Alva Lenore Elliott
Oct 25, 2012
Alva "Lenore" Elliott was born February 12, 1931 in Dundas, Illinois to Glenn and Alva (Murray) Grove. She married Robert L. Elliott on April 22, 1950 at Mt. Gilead Church in Dundas. She was a retired case worker for ERBA. Lenore was a member of the Mt. Gilead Church. She was also a member of and played in the...
Bob L. Cockerell
Oct 22, 2012
Bob Lee Cockerell was born on February 3, 1930 in Clay City, Illinois, the son of Berry Cockerell and Anna (Karnes). He married Betty Lewis on December 19, 1953. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, 40&8, and Masonic Lodge. He was also a member...
Gary L. Neff
Oct 19, 2012
Gary Lee Neff was born on November 14, 1953 in Carmi, Illinois, the son of Cecil Neff and Marjorie Ann Heindselman. He had worked at Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Olney. Gary is survived by his father, Cecil Neff of Palestine, IL; children, Adam Neff and Angel Neff; brother, Greg Neff of Paxton, IL and step-father, Leland Cooley of Olney,...
Elener F. Patridge
Oct 18, 2012
Elener was born on July 18, 1940 in Clay City, Illinois. She was the daughter of Floyd & Naomi (Brummet) Fildes. She married Leland in their hometown of Clay City, Illinois on December 22, 1957. Her husband of 54 years survives. Also surviving are two sons, Greg (Trish Cheatham) of Creve Coeur, Jeff (Becky Smith) of Pekin; two brothers,...
Robert Eugene Sterchi
Oct 11, 2012
Robert Eugene Sterchi went home to meet his Lord on Thursday morning, October 11, 2012. Mr. Sterchi was born in Richland County on February 28, 1919, the first of five children to Robert Sterchi Sr. and Jesse Scherer Sterchi. He married Floy Shan Sterchi in the Old South Church in Boston, Mass. on July 25, 1942. They would have...
Edward G. Taylor
Oct 11, 2012
Ed was born in Flora, October 29, 1950 to Ralph E. and Verna Rosile (Ruble) Taylor. April 25, 1992 he married Doris Scoles in Louisville, IL. Ed is survived by his wife Doris Taylor, Father, Ralph E. Taylor, Sons Robert E. Taylor and wife, Elizabeth, Brad R. Barbee and wife, Jamie and Michael Edward Taylor, Daughters, Shelley Elizabeth Guess...
Sarah V. Fleming
Oct 9, 2012
Sarah V. Fleming was born in Olney on April 8, 1952 to Roy and Neldahray (Jennings) Treece. Sarah passed away October 9, 2012 at 6:00 AM after her long battle with Breast Cancer. Sarah was a caregiver, with a heart filled with compassion and selflessness so much more so than many other people. She first found her calling as...
Mary Mclain Littlejohn
Oct 6, 2012
Mary McLain Littlejohn, 67 was born on November 12, 1944 in Flora, IL the daughter of Roscoe & Waif (Evans) Dow. She married Jerry Littlejohn on September 19, 1999 and he survives. She was a bookkeeper for M & L Well Service for 30 years and was a member of the Desk & Derrick Club She had been co-chair...
Charles H. (Hank) Tibbs
Sep 30, 2012
Chalres Henry Tibbs was born on April 8, 1926 in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of Charlie Tibbs and Camille (Walter). He married Wanda Maxine Murbarger on May 26, 1944 in Wayne City, Illinois. Charles was a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of Clay City Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Tibbs of Clay...
Debra J. Duff
Sep 30, 2012
Debra J. Duff, 53, of Cedar Rapids died unexpectedly Sunday September 30, 2012 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. Rev. Harlan Gillespie will officiate. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral in Cedar Rapids, IA Home from...
Patsy H. Moseley
Sep 28, 2012
Patsy Herdes Moseley was born on July 8, 1938 in Pixley Township, the daughter of Leo Herdes and Clarabell (Rennert). She married Zane Moseley on August 3, 1955 in Shawnytown, Illinois. Patsy was a homemaker and a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church. She loved riding horses and enjoyed trail riding. She is survived by her husband, Zane of...
Robert "Bob" Norris
Sep 25, 2012
Robert "Bob" Norris was born on April 22, 1932 in Champaign, Illinois the son of Lawrence & Esta (Freeman) Norris. He married Patricia Hall on July 25, 1953 in Urbana, Illinois. He was a US Army Veteran and had worked in the oilfield for Union Oil and was a heavy equipment machine operator. He is survived by his wife,...
Reverend Bill E. Rennels
Sep 23, 2012
Reverend Bill E. Rennels,80 died on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at his home. He was born on December 27,1931 in Charleston, Illinois, the son of Ray & Vera (Terrell) Rennels. He married his wife of 57 years, Wilma Cook, on August 20, 1955. Bill graduated from Eastern Illinois University High School, Moody Bible Institute in July of 1953. He...
James R. Rogers
Sep 20, 2012
James Richard Rogers was born on February 20, 1945 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Marvin Rogers and Wanda (Short) Davidson. James worked at AMF in the burn barn, he also worked at the shoe factory in Olney and in the oil field for many years. He loved family cook-outs, camping, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. James...
Vivian Louise Bridges
Sep 13, 2012
Vivian Louise Bridges was born on April 26, 1923 in Richland County, Illinois, the daughter of Mike J. Fiock and Cleda Marie (Musgrove). She married William R. Bridges on May 11, 1946. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1982. Vivian was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney. She is survived by...
Evelyn Tammany
Sep 11, 2012
Evelyn Tammany was born on August 31, 1915 in Richland County, Illinois, the daughter of Everett Owen Sutherlin and Lulu (Richardson). She graduated Olney Township High School Class of 1934. Evelyn was employed by GTE/Verizon for 24 years. She was a member of Elm Street Christian Church, Clio Club, and the VFW Auxiliary. Evelyn was skilled at knitting, piecing...
John W. Pennington
Sep 10, 2012
John Wilson Pennington was born on October 16, 1957 in Harvey, Illinois, the son of Luther Edward Pennington Sr. and Eula May (Pruitt). He married Cynthia Lee Craig on August 28, 1997. John is survived by his wife, Cynthia Pennington of Olney, brother, James Pennington Sr. of Olney, and sister, Dena Gosnell of Olney. He was preceded in death...
Dale R. Harmon
Sep 9, 2012
Dale Richard Harmon was born on May 16, 1923 in Calhoun, Illinois, the son of Richard Harmon and Nellie (Deck). He married Mary Pauline Anders on November 21, 1946 in Olney, IL. She preceded him in death on March 24, 1998. Dale had worked in maintenance for GTE. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran and a member of...
Marlin Dale Spillman
Sep 9, 2012
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Marlin Dale Spillman went to be with the Lord at 12:20 A.M., Sunday, September 9th at his residence. Marlin was born on October 8, 1937 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Dale Spillman and Marjorie (Fornshell). He married Anita Louise Mowrer on October 21, 1960 in Sumner, IL. Marlin graduated...
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