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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.
Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr.
May 19, 2024
Thomas E. Mitchell Jr., 82, of Crossville, formerly of Noble passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024 at his home.
Tom was born May 10, 1942 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Thomas E. and Ola (Fulk) Mitchell. He married Glenda (Carter) on October 26, 1963 in Crossville, Illinois, and she survives.
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James Darcy Wisner
May 17, 2024
James Darcy Wisner, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Olney.
James was born June 12, 1935 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Roscoe Thomas and Marjorie (Weesner) Wisner. He married Linda Lue (Keller) on May 19, 1957 in Evangelical United Brethren in...
Dan Wright
May 15, 2024
Dan Wright, 67, of Olney, passed away May 15, 2024 at his residence.
Dan was born September 16, 1956 in Richland Co., IL to Volney and Marian (Shaw) Wright.
Dan had a passion for weight lifting. He enjoyed music and going to concerts. He will be missed by his friends and...
Harvey "James" Middle Calf
May 15, 2024
Harvey "James" Middle Calf, 83, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
James Middle Calf was born in Browning, Montana on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, the son of James and Margaret (Weasel Head) Middle Calf, where he lived until the age of 18. He attended the Blackfeet...
Phyllis Ann (Shaffer) Fehrenbacher
May 11, 2024
Phyllis Ann (Shaffer) Fehrenbacher, 79, of Olney, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
Phyllis was born April 29, 1945 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Phillip and Doris Imogene (Cummins) Shaffer. She married Tommie Dean Fehrenbacher on February 25, 1967 in Olney, and he survives.
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Ronald Lee Hovermale
May 10, 2024
Ronald Lee Hovermale, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Ron was born April 22, 1939, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of John Lewis and Irene (Stevens) Hovermale. He married Donna Jean (Taylor) on June 7, 1959, at the First Methodist Church of Claremont,...
Cara L. Stanley
May 10, 2024
Cara L. Stanley, 66, of Noble, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her home.
Cara was born April 11, 1958 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Loren Layton and Betty (Rector) Delzell.
Cara was a hard worker and very devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was extremely strong-willed...
Melvin Everette Kimmel
May 6, 2024
Melvin Everette Kimmel, 81, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.
Melvin was born August 7, 1942 in Parkersburg, Illinois, the son of Robert V. and Lois (Brewer) Kimmel. He married Mary Lou (Lathrop) on October 27, 1962 in Olney, and she survives.
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Ruth Marie Sayre
May 6, 2024
Ruth Marie (Buss) Schaub Sayre, 96, of Olney, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Brookstone Estates.
Ruth Marie (Buss) Schaub Sayre was born July 1, 1927 in German Township, IL to Herman Buss and Freda (Sterchi). She married Jack L. Schaub on June 10, 1946, in Olney, Illinois. Jack preceded her in death...
Connie Lynn Sauls
May 3, 2024
Connie Lynn Sauls, 67, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville Indiana.
Connie was born September 21, 1956 in Carmi, the daughter of Henry Dean Sauls and Judith Anne (Johnson) Sauls.
Connie was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a...
Jean Hornback
Apr 29, 2024
(Joyce) Jean Hornback
Jean was born on May 26, 1936 in Anna Illinois to Rev and Mrs. Herman (Edna) McGill. Jean married Douglas N Hornback on December 15, 1958 who proceeded her in death in 2010 until they were reunited together with their heavenly Father on April 29, 2024 upon Jean’s death.
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Jeffrey "Alan" Stout
Apr 24, 2024
Jeffrey “Alan” Stout passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland at the University of Maryland Medical Center following a brave battle with cancer. He was born April 23, 1955, in Peoria, Illinois to Frank and Jackie Stout. Alan graduated with the Class of 1973 from East Richland High School, Olney, Illinois.
Enjoying most...
Brent L. Budde
Apr 23, 2024
Brent L. Budde, 64, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Brent was born March 5, 1960 in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Loran and Beverly (McManaway) Budde. He married Della Rose on September 1, 1984 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney.
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Harold L. Foerster
Apr 22, 2024
Harold L. Foerster, 85, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
Harold was born February 22, 1939 in Olney, the son of William Henry Foerster and Grace V. (Patterson) Foerster. He married Cindy Galloway, and she survives.
Harold was a member of St....
Betty Manning
Apr 20, 2024
Betty Manning, 103, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC. Betty was born on June 24, 1920 in the Amity community near Claremont, Illinois to Curtis and Alma (Corrie) Lathrop. She married Corwin Alfred Manning on February 22, 1947. After her marriage, she resided on a...
Sonja Lyn Fairfield
Apr 18, 2024
Sonja Lyn Fairfield passed away April 18,2024, at her home in Vail, AZ. Sonja was born February 2, 1973, in Olney, IL, to Judy Lutyens and Bill Warren.
Sonja loved to travel and bird watch, but most of all she loved her sports. The University of Arizona Wildcats was her favorite team.
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Richard Lee Barthelemy
Apr 14, 2024
Richard Lee Barthelemy, 74, of Noble, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Evansville, Indiana.
Richard was born March 7, 1950 in Passport, Illinois, the son of Virgil E. and Evelyn Marie (Fulk) Barthlelemy. He married Glenda McKnight on March 3, 1973 at the Nazarene Church in Olney, Illinois. Glenda preceded him in...
Bridget Lee Tyler
Apr 12, 2024
Bridget Lee Tyler, 36, of Claremont, passed away April 12, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Bridget was born September 22, 1987 in Effingham, IL to Roger D. Tyler and Brenda Lee Hancock.
Bridget was known for her larger than life personality and had a quick wit. She was a...
Terri (Sterchi) Novak
Apr 11, 2024
Terri (Sterchi) Novak passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
A visitation will be held for her from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, followed by a funeral and Mass at 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church located at 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS 66216.
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James Lee Middleton
Apr 11, 2024
James Lee Middleton, 79, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his home.
Jim was born September 21, 1944 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of John Rollins "Raleigh" Middleton and Eleanor (Patterson) Middleton. He married Linda Joyce O'Dell on November 30, 1963 in Noble, Illinois. Linda preceded him in death...
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