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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.
William Pierce
Jan 19, 2012
William "Bill" Pierce was born on September 1, 1928 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of William H. and Gladys (Holdren) Pierce. He married Evelyn Rhoads on February 20, 1949. Bill was a U.S. Steel Field Rep and worked in oil well supply. He was a member of Clay City Christian Church and American Legion Post 840. He is...
Betty L. Wendling
Jan 19, 2012
Betty was born November 29, 1927 in Shamrock, IL to William and Nellie (Simpson) Salyers. She married Curtis Wendling May 31, 1975 in Olney. Betty is survived by her Husband, Curtis of Olney, IL, Son, Michael Isaacs and wife, Linda of Farmington, MO, Daughter, Dixie L. Smith of Wentzville, MO, Son, Michael Wendling and wife, Briget of Calhoun, IL,...
Viola (Webber) Tracy
Jan 13, 2012
Viola (Webber) Tracy was born in Richland County on September 29, 1928, the daughter of Lee D. & Mary Evelyn (Bell) Webber. She married Chester Lee Tracy on December 25, 1947 and he died on July 21, 2004. She was a homemaker and sales person for several years. Viola was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in...
Ronald James (Slim) Collins
Jan 12, 2012
Ronald James "Slim" Collins was born on August 28, 1946 in Lawrence, MA, the son of Frank Collins and Agnes (Doucette). He married Doiletta Tarr on April 16, 1972 in Los Angeles, CA. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and has also worked as a police officer in Robinson, IL and as a corrections officer in Joliet, IL....
Jean Jennings
Jan 9, 2012
Jean Jennings was born on October 21, 1923 in Richland Co., IL, the son of Charles C. and Gertrude (Slichenmyer) Jennings. He married Joan Raber on July 31, 1949. Jean was a used pipe dealer. He was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was a WWII U. S....
Gerald C. Kuenstler
Jan 9, 2012
Gerald C. Kuenstler was born onSeptember 26, 1923 in Clay County, IL, the son of Frank and Frances (Deimel) Kuenstler. He married Mary Jane Rohr on July 20, 1948. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, and he was a U. S. Army, World War II Veteran from December...
Christy Ann Reed
Jan 7, 2012
Christy Ann Reed was born on March 10, 1978, in Olney, IL, the daughter of Daniel and Pauletta (Leib) Hough. She was a bartender and waitress at the Petroleum Club in Olney. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Christy is survived by her sons, Bryan Dakota and Dylan Ray Reed, both at home, her parents, Daniel and...
Phillip David Clodfelter
Jan 5, 2012
Phillip David Clodfelter was born on August 29, 1971 in Olney. He was the son of Ivan & Kathleen (Densmore) Clodfelter. He married Karen Liles on May 21, 2000. He was in industrial maintenance with Stevens Industries in Teutopolis. and attended the Calhoun Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Karen Clodfelter of Olney, parents, Ivan & Kathleen...
Robert Henry Snyder, Sr
Jan 5, 2012
Robert Henry Snyder, Sr was born on October 9, 1932 in Allentown, PA the son of Victor E. & Grace E. (Stauffer) Snyder. He married Barbara J. Brandmeier in August 16, 1952 and she preceded him in death on March 8, 1988. He married Pheriba L. Wehunt on October 22, 1988 in Tampa, FL.Robert was a foreman for Bethlehem...
Jay Allen Stephens
Jan 4, 2012
Jay Allen Stephens of Lyons, IN formerly of Olney, IL was born onJuly 4, 1984 in Princeton, IN. He was the son of Everrett J. Stephens & Laura A. (Bedwell) Cochran. He married Michele Peeler on November 23, 2010 in Olney, IL He was a union carpenter with Local # 546 and he was of the Christian Faith He...
Eloise Tompson
Jan 3, 2012
Eloise Tompson was born on March 24, 1920, the daughter of John and Edna (Stivers) Brown. She married Jack R. Tompson on August 31, 1935. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2005. Eloise was a homemaker and member of Elm Street Christian Church in Olney. She is survived by her son, Jack R. Tompson and wife Sharron...
Mildred Christina Volk
Dec 31, 2011
Mildred Christina "Millie" Volk was born July 31, 1922 to Martin and Helena (Zuber) Hahn in Richland County, Illinois. On November 27, 1946 she married Cornelius Volk and he preceded her in death November 25, 2007. Millie was active in St. Joseph Ladies Guild and enjoyed gardening, cooking and playing card games and Bingo with family and friends. Millie...
Frances Jean Miller
Dec 30, 2011
The daughters of Frances Jean Miller (Kurtz) wish to announce that the family will be celebrating her life with a graveside farewell on Tuesday, January 2, 2012 at the Crest Haven Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. Frances was born in Osage, IA March 21, 1926 to Luther & Marguerite (Lewis) Kurtz. Frances, her sisters, Dorothy Keen and Edna Gonzalez along...
Jennie Lou Nichols
Dec 28, 2011
Jennie Lou Nichols was born on March 18, 1953 in Olney, the daughter of Norton Alfred and Dorothy Pauline (Schrader) Landgraf. She married James Larry Nichols on November 27, 1974. Jennie had worked at Roadmaster in Olney. She is survived by her husband, Larry Nichols of Olney; Daughter, Rebecca Lou Myers and husband Darrell of Olney; Sister, Susan Vaughn...
Jack E. Wheat
Dec 27, 2011
Jack E. Wheat was born on June 18, 1928 in Newton, Illinois, the son of Norval and Hazel (Merritt) Wheat. He married Norma Cralle on May 28, 1959. Jack worked in pipeline construction all over the U.S. and overseas in Iran and Saudi Arabia. He was a member of the Elks, a 50-year member of the AFA Masons, Petroleum...
Donald Ray Bundy
Dec 22, 2011
Donald Ray Bundy was born on February 15, 1957 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Howard and Viola (Wingert) Bundy. He married Kathy Runyon on May 28, 2004. Donald was a foreman at Jabat. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Bundy of Olney; Sons, Matthew Angle of Olney and Brandon Angle and wife Julie of Olney; Three...
Deborah Kay Burget
Dec 21, 2011
Deborah Kay "Debbie" Burget was born on December 27, 1951 to Leotis & Katherine (Spitz) Burget. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Sumner. She is survived by her father Leotis, brother, David Burget & his wife Laura of Moweaqua, IL, sister, Sharon Jones & her husband Mike of Claremont, IL and sister, Jacqueline Madden &...
Robert F. Struble
Dec 20, 2011
Robert F. "Bob" Struble was born on May 19, 1933 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Telford and Mary (White) Struble. He married Cletys Gulley on November 22, 1980. Bob was a U.S. Navy Veteran, member of the Olney Elks #926 and VFW Post 4226. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Olney and had...
Ray Carr
Dec 19, 2011
Ray "Cowboy" Carr was born on August 31, 1932 in Shepard, Texas, the son of Oliver and Equilla (Cassleberry) Carr. He married Myrtle Pierce on July 26, 2003. Ray was a U.S. Army Veteran and had worked in construction. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Carr of West Salem, IL; Daughter, Cindy Owens and husband William of West...
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