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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.
Billy Everette Anderson, Sr.
Apr 27, 2012
Bill Anderson,Sr. was born November 23, 1935 in Richland County, IL. He was the son of Russell W. & Esther (Myers) Anderson. He married Barbara (Woods) Anderson on June 16, 1956. He was a farmer and owned and operated Bill’s Body Shop. Bill was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church and also the Farm Bureau, Parkersburg Community...
Iris Faye Yonaka
Apr 24, 2012
Iris Faye was born on February 15, 1937 in Wabash County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Glen & Mae (Montgomery) Higgins. She married Charles Yonaka on October 9, 1954 and he survives. Also surviving are her sons, Steven Ray Yonaka & Cindy of Berryville, IL and Howard Henry Yonaka of Claremont, IL. A sister Charlotte Sue Phares &...
Jerry F. Kocher
Apr 22, 2012
Jerry Francis Kocher was born on February 3, 1936 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Ephraim and Stella (Ernst) Kocher. He was a carpenter and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree and Claremont Ruritan. Jerry is survived by his sister, Ruth Ginder of Olney and several nieces and nephews. He was...
Virginia Marie Runyon
Apr 21, 2012
Virginia Marie Runyon was born on January 20, 1931 in Richland County, the daugther of Fred and Jo (Curtis) Runyon. Virginia was a member of Bible Fellowship Church and had worked for the International Shoe Company and Kex before retiring. She is survived by her first cousin, Larry Runyon and his wife, Donna of Olney and her special friends,...
Ronald A. Damm
Apr 21, 2012
Ronald Alan Damm was born on January 13, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of William J. Damm and Doris J. (Gerichs) Damm Hudson. He married Rita Stellman on April 21, 1979. Ron graduated from North Posey High School in 1971 and then earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose Hulman in 1975. He worked as a Petroleum...
Karsen James Ray Davis
Apr 19, 2012
Karsen was born in Olney, IL on April 18, 2012 to Matthew and Kara Davis. He died April 19, 2012 in Evansville, IN. He is survived by parents and brother, Kaeden. Maternal Grandparents are Jared and Audra Thomnpson and Jim and Dana Epperheimer. Paternal Grandparents are Dan and Deb Davis. Visitation will be at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home April...
Melvin Rudolphi
Apr 17, 2012
Melvin George Rudolphi was born on January 21, 1926, the son of John Frank and Bertha Clara (Weber) Rudolophi. He married Helen Klingler on March 30, 1948 in Wendelin. Melvin was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired farmer and member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Helen Rudolphi; Son, Reverend Stephen Rudolphi; Son, Kenneth Rudolphi and...
A. C. Martin
Apr 16, 2012
Arthur Clarence "A.C." Martin was born on August 7, 1922 in Lafayette County, Arkansas, the son of Dow Myron and Annalee (Drake) Martin. He married Roberta Reynolds on August 17, 1968 in Las Vegas, Nevada and she preceded him in death on August 5, 1993. A.C. was owner of Olney Livestock Auction and A.C. Martin Trucking. He was a...
William George Cooley
Apr 8, 2012
William George Cooley was born on January 10, 19623, the son of George & Sharon (Ceazar) Cooley. He is survived by his helpmate of 27 years, Angela Gish; Son, William Patrick Adam Gish; Daughter, Heather Gish; Daughter, Amber (Rahman) Watson; Stepson, Shawn Garcia; Sister, Tammy (Joe) Wawrzycki; Sister, Wendy Tornberg; Stepbrother, Dean Walker; 5 Stepsisters; Grandparents; Paternal, Alberta (Lyle)...
Daniel Gerber
Apr 6, 2012
Daniel Wayne Gerber was born on February 13, 1952 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Lester Eugene and Thelma (Bunn) Gerber. Cremation Rites were accorded and an Interment of Cremains will take place in Eureka Cemetery at a later date. Daniel is survived by his two sons, Anthony Gerber & wife Sussanne of Olney and Brandon Gerber &...
Mary Alice Miller
Apr 6, 2012
Mary Alice George Miller, formerly of Olney, IL passed away on April 6, 1912 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born on August 27, 1918 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ed & Daisey George. She married Dr. Hermitt Miller and he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and taught second grade for many...
Wilma Jean Nuttall
Apr 6, 2012
Wilma Jean Nuttall of Noble, IL was born on December 8,1929 in Richland Co., IL, the daughter of Charles Clyde & Sara Elizabeth (Bellinger) Dickerson. She married Donald Richard Nuttall on June 6, 1948 and he died on March 27, 2003. She was a housewife and had worked at Kex in Olney She was a member of theGlenwood Church...
Norman Green
Apr 4, 2012
Norman Green was born on May 22, 1919 in Olney, IL, the son of Charles Asa and Edith (Greenwood) Green. He married Evelyn Whitaker on October 24, 1945. She preceded him in death on July 24, 2002. Norman was a carpenter and farmer. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran, member of the American Legion and VFW. He was...
Martha E. Henman
Apr 2, 2012
Martha Eleanor Henman was born on February 3, 1912 at her family home near Mt. Erie, IL, the daughter of Omer and Amelia (Williams) Enlow. She married Bruce Henman. Martha was a LPN at Richland Memorial Hopsital in Olney for 32 years. She was a member of Bible Fellowship Church. Surviving her are daughter, JoAnn Peer of Corpus Christi,...
Tong Hui Johnson
Mar 25, 2012
Tong Hui Johnson was born in Kyonggi-do, Korea June 7, 1943 to Yun, Chol Pyong and Cho, Nam Chae. Tong married John Johnson on October 10, 1969 in Seoul, Korea. She was a homemaker. Knitting and crocheting were her hobbies. She was an exceptionally wonderful woman and loved by everyone that met her. Tong’s shy smile and subtle sense...
Ralph C. Cast
Mar 23, 2012
Ralph C. Cast was born on March 31, 1938, the son of Charles and Elva (Mercier) Cast. He married Beverly Leonard. Ralph was a tool & die maker for 38 years for Ford Motor Company. He was an honorable veteran of the U.S. Army and a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge. His is survived by his loving wife,...
Cheri Ellen Tracy
Mar 19, 2012
Cheri Ellen Tracy was born on February 7, 1976 in Richland County, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil and Sally Ann (Tulip) Thomas. She married Brad Tracy on October 5, 2002. She was a CNA and enjoyed spending time with her grandbaby. Cheri is survived by her husband, Brad Tracy of Olney; mother, Sally Ann Thomas of Olney; daughter, Kaylynn...
David W. Totten
Mar 19, 2012
David W. Totten was born on August 28, 1956, the son of James F. and Lenabell (Schrader) Totten. He married Lisa Luthe on May 6, 1978. He was a supervisor at Amerigas in Noble. David is survived by his wife, Lisa Totten of Olney; son, Matthew Totten and wife Kristen Padgett of Newburgh, IN; son, Chad Totten and wife...
Dale N. Fulk
Mar 19, 2012
Dale N. Fulk was born on February 14, 1920 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Levi and Zadie (McDowell) Fulk. He married Lois Fryman on December 6, 1937. He was a roustabout in the oilfield. Surviving are his wife, Lois Fulk of Noble; son, Don Fulk and wife Nancy of Noble; son, Bob Fulk and wife Reva of...
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