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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.
Gean W. Harris
Sep 8, 2012
Gean Webster Harris was born on April 13, 1934 in Nettleton, Arkansas, the son of Gean Harris and Jammie (Wise). He married Faith Tweedy on January 22, 1955 in Madison, IL. Gene had worked as a machinist. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, bowling, and woodworking. He belonged to CB Clubs and was a CB Radio enthusiast. He is survived...
Ruby Dell Hartleroad
Sep 7, 2012
Ruby Dell Hartleroad was born on September 9, 1920 in Richland County, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Wesley Andrews and Myrtle Louise (Peters). She enjoyed puzzles and reading western novels. Ruby loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Julia "Judy" Girard of Decatur, IL; daughter, Carole...
Everett L. Thompson
Sep 1, 2012
Everett Lee Thompson was born on March 18, 1939 in Jasper County, Illinois, the son of Thomas Arthur Thompson and Mildred Ethel (Buchanan). He married Shirley Ann Lashbrook on July 11, 1976 at West Liberty Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on September 6, 1990. Everett was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of Silver Street...
Christopher M. Kirkwood
Sep 1, 2012
Christopher Monte Kirkwood was born on August 22, 1962 in Killeen, Texas (Ft. Hood), the son of Dr. Michael T. Kirkwood and Judith S. Ritter. Chris was a black belt in Karate and enjoyed Mixed Martial Arts. He also was a gun enthusiast and had been a firearms instructor with the Richland County Sheriffs Department. He was an avid...
Reese Kristine Kessler
Aug 28, 2012
Parents, Anthony & Kristi (Blank) Kessler of Dundas; Brother, Scott Kessler; Two sisters, Elizabeth & Carly Kessler; Paternal Grandparents, Carl & Judy Kessler of Olney; Maternal Grandparents, Keith & Pam Blank of Newton; Maternal Great Grandparents, Ray & Irma Ferguson of Newton.
Larry Leaf
Aug 27, 2012
Larry Leaf, 63, of Olney, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2012, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 29 at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 30 at Praise Harvest Church with Pastor Johnny Pflaum officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial...
Florine Antonette Weidner
Aug 26, 2012
Florine Antonette Weidner was born on May 7, 1922 at home in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Carl Buerster and Cecilia (Kuenstler). She married John "JV" Weidner on October 16, 1940 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1992. Mrs. Weidner was a retired cook for West Richland High School...
Dr. Gerald M. Mastio
Aug 21, 2012
Gerald Marquet Mastio was born on December 3, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of George C. Mastio and Mary C. (Marquet). He married H. Linda Smith on November 2, 1984 in Olney, Illinois. Dr. Mastio was a retired physician and surgeon at Weber Medical Clinic for over 30 years. He was a member of the American College of...
Solomon Aaron Lee Dial
Aug 20, 2012
Solomon is survived by his parents, Aaron and Jamie (Moses) Dial of Olney, Brother, Cody, Sister, Rylee, Sister, Gabrielle, Brother, Carter, Sister, Lauren, Brother, Samuel, Great-Grandfather, James Corbett, Great Grandmother Esther Dial, Grandparents, David Dial and wife Judy, Sherilyn Brannon and husband Mike, Gale Moses and wife Mary, Patricia Moses, Aunts and Uncles, Brent Moses, Sean and Kim Dial,...
Shari Lynn (Wickham) Flowers
Aug 19, 2012
Shari Lynn Flowers was born on February 21, 1967 in Galion, Ohio, the daughter of Ronald "Joe" Joseph Wickham and Linda Susan Thomas. Shari is survived by her mother, Linda Holland of Olney; sister, Christa Morris and husband Danny of Ocala, FL; grandmother, Marie Thomas of Olney; aunt, Janet Ausbrook and husband Brent of Olney; uncle, Larry Thomas and...
Joseph Daniel Van Matre
Aug 18, 2012
Mr. Van Matre was born March 14, 1935 in Olney, the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (Boone) Van Matre. Joe graduated from East Richland High School in 1953. He never married. Joe loved the family reunions and particular the Boone reunions in Pullman, Washington. Joe was employed by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture for 25 years in...
Julia Lucille Anderson
Aug 18, 2012
Julia Lucille Anderson was born on November 13, 1956 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Frank Ross Anderson and Thelma Lucille (Grubb). She was an instructor at Olney Central College for over 20 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney. Julia loved her rabbits, traveling and visiting lighthouses. She is survived by her lifelong...
Robert Wayne German
Aug 16, 2012
Robert was born in Galesburg, IL, the son of Gerald F., Sr. and Carrel L. (Ogle) German. A member of a military family, he attended schools in Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, LA; Vogelweh American Elementary School, Kaiserslautern, Germany; SAC Hq, Bellevue, NE; Rantoul Jr. High, Rantoul, IL; and East Richland High School, Olney, IL. Robert is survived by his...
Clarence Curtis Hancock
Aug 10, 2012
Clarence was born in Stoddard County, Missouri on February 15, 1929. He was the son of William Curtis & Gertrude Rachel (Burns) Hancock. He married Millie E. Hoopingarner on December 23, 1954 in Puxico, Missouri. He preceded him in death on March 17,2012. He was the owner and operator of Clarence Hancock Sawmill. Clarence was a member of the...
Joseph Roosevelt
Aug 5, 2012
Joe Roosevelt was born on May 9, 1929 in Albion, IL, the son of Gilbert "Gib" & Edith (Smith) Roosevelt. He married Betty Ann Shaw on July 22, 1950 and she preceded him in death on August 15,2004. Joe came to Clay City in 1964 for an oil field job and later worked for AMF, then M & M...
Mary Jane Reed
Aug 4, 2012
Mary Jane was born April 26, 1913 to Ralph and Elsie (Bunch) Wooden. She married Ralph C. Reed July 4, 1931 and he preceded her in death March 22, 1984. A member of Ebenezer United Methodist, she was a member of United Methodist Women. She was a farm wife and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and working on the farm....
Doris M. Perry
Aug 4, 2012
Doris M. Perry was born on September 24, 1938, the daughter of Luther & Alice (Poff) VanMatre. She was retired from Champion Lab. Doris was also a member of the Eureka Church of Christ. She is survived by her son, Steve Perry of Hoyleton, IL, son, Gary Perry & wife Ann of Montrose, IL, brother, Ray Gene VanMatre &...
Joan Marie (Huber) Cunningham
Aug 4, 2012
Joan was born at home in rural Ste. Marie December 31, 1927 to Louis and Marie (Culbertson) Huber. She graduated from Newton Community High School, the Class of 1945. She graduated from Illinois Teachers College, later, Eastern Illinois University. She taught for thirty five years, beginning in elementary schools in Jasper County and completed her teaching career after teaching...
Carla Ann Marvel
Aug 3, 2012
Carla was born in Olney, IL May 3, 1940 to Berton and Jennie Totten Marvel. She graduated from Eastern Illinois Unitersity with a Masters Degree. She was a social worker for the State of Illinois. Surviving are Sisters, Linda Dickey and Robert, Mary Larkin and Tom and Marie Dickerson, Brother, Bert Marvel. She was a member of the American...
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