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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.
Wilma L. Mcdowell
Sep 14, 2011
Wilma L. McDowell was born on August 16,1930 in Wayne County, Illinois, the daughter of John & Amy (Lomas) Thomas. She married Robert G. McDowell in 1980 and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2009. She had worked as a nurses aide. Surviving are her brothers John Thomas of Olney, and Darrell Thomas of Neoga, sisters, Shirley...
Willis Ivy
Sep 13, 2011
Willis Ivy was born on June 17, 1929 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Ivy. He married Margaret Ellen Moseley in April 1959. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2005. Mr. Ivy was a retired carpenter. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of the American Legion. He...
Anna Louise Ginder
Sep 6, 2011
Anna Louise Ginder was born on May 15, 1924, the daughter of Harry and Viola (Weidner) Cooper. She married Edgar Ginder on May 25, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois. He preceded her in death of September 15, 2004. Mrs. Ginder is survived by two nieces and one nephew. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters,...
Laura E. Crites
Sep 6, 2011
Laura Elizabeth (Groff) Crites was born on October 13, 1913 in Colony, Oklahoma, the daughter of Harvey and Hulda (Luther) Groff. She married Glenn Crites on December 15, 1932. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1942. Mrs. Crites was a homemaker and a farmer. She was a member of Eureka Church of Christ. She is survived by...
Aldean Emma Ostrander
Sep 6, 2011
Aldean Emma Ostrander was born on August 27, 1921 in Haxtun, Colorado, one of eight children of William and Resmina "Minnie" (Knudsen) Schachterle. She married Delos Ostrander on October 27, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1994. Mrs. Ostrander was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Olney where she was active in several organizations. She...
Leota Geraldine Holsen
Sep 4, 2011
She was born in Lawrence County, IL the daughter of Aden & Grace (Fyffe) Denison. She married Melvin D. Holsen on October 31, 1933. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1998. She was a homemaker and member of the Richland Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Charter Member of the Home Extension and served on the County Board. She was...
Martha Lois Pool
Sep 3, 2011
Martha was born in West Salem, IL on July 27, 1926, the daughter of Clinton Lee & Ola (Koertge)Rothrock. She married James Harlan Pool on June 27, 1947 in Morganfield, KY. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1994. She was a school teacher at a rural country school. She worked for many years as a mental health...
John R. Cantrell
Aug 24, 2011
John Cantrell was born on February 17, 1957 in Olney, IL the son of Gilbert & Joanne (Fisk) Cantrell. He worked in trucking. He is survived by his wife Anna, daughter, April Bassett & husband Gary, son Kevin Cantrell, daughter, Christy Cantrell and step-son James Hunter. Also surviving are 3 sisters, Carol Ledeker & husband Lee, Margaret Tennyson &...
Christina E. Ginder
Aug 23, 2011
Christina E. Ginder was born January 5, 1925 in Jasper County, Illinois, the daughter of John H. and Caroline (Ochs) Zuber. She married Delbert Joseph Ginder of June 10, 1952 in St. Marie, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 12, 1992. Mrs. Ginder was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney. She is...
Roger F. Turner
Aug 23, 2011
Roger F. Turner was born June 10, 1913 in Woodsfield, Ohio, the son of John Franklin and Lydia (Latta) Turner. He married Elizabeth "Betty" J. Dugan on April 20, 1939. Mr. Turner was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney, as well as the Masons and Elks. He had been a Boy Scout Leader in Utah and...
Dennis Roy Magee
Aug 19, 2011
Dennis Roy Magee was born March 6, 1943 in Robinson, Illinois, the son of Maurice and June (Hutcherson) Magee. He married Sylvia "Kay" Gulledge on September 5, 1989. Dennis was a retired physical education and driver's education teacher at East Richland High School. He is survived by his wife, Kay Magee of Olney; Daughter, Azure Simpson of Kansas City,...
Patricia Harrison
Aug 18, 2011
Patricia (Pat) Mae Harrison was born June 21, 1942, the daughter of John and Hazel (Biehl) Harrison in Madelia, Minnesota. They both preceded her in death. THe Harrison family moved to Illinois in 1953. She will always be remembered for her love of photography. She enjoyed taking pictures of flowers, small insects, birds and family pictures. She enjoyed flower...
Aleen Alma Hostettler
Aug 12, 2011
Aleen was born on March 10, 1913 in Rural Richland Co.. She was the daughter of Earl and Nettie (Lewis) Hostettler. She graduated from what was then Olney Township High School in 1931. In preparation for her career as a high school teacher, she received a Bachelor's degree from Illinois State University with a major in History. Later she...
Leon Lee Vanblaricum
Aug 10, 2011
Leon is survived by his Wife, Audrey VanBlaricum, Noble, IL Son, Kenneth Wayne VanBlaricum & wife Lyndal, Noble, IL; Son, Brian Craig VanBlaricum & wife Carol of Noble, IL; Daughter, Vana Venise Carlyle & husband Don, Noble, IL; Step-son, Joe Gibson & wife DeAnna, Midland, TX; Step-daughter, Debra Eastin & husband Casey, Flora, IL; Step-daughter, Rebecca Schnautz & husband...
Neva L. Jones
Aug 9, 2011
Neva was born on March 20, 1935, the daughter of Merritt and Esther (Scammahorn) Phillips. She married Fred Jones on January 9, 1954 in Noble, IL. She had worked in Assembly for Champion Labs. Neva is survived by her husband Fred of Olney; daughter, Becky Linder and husband Lee of Olney; son, Steve Jones and wife Jane of Newton,...
Marie E. Kapper
Aug 4, 2011
Marie was born March 20, 1919 in Clay Co., IL, the daughter of Frank J. and Margaret (Buerster) Nix. On September 12, 1`939 she married Gilbert D. Kapper. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2000. She was a homemaker and worked at the Shoe Factory and the Garment Factory. Marie was a member of the St. Joseph...
Edna Marie Schrader Evans
Aug 4, 2011
Edna Marie Schrader Evans was born in West Salem, IL the daughter of Edward and Ada (Russell) Schrader. She married Everett Evans on September 17, 1941 in Noble, IL. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1998. She was a homemaker and member of the Wynoose Liberty Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Harvey & husband...
Etta M. Schrader-Pampe
Jul 31, 2011
Etta Mae Schrader-Pampe of Herrin, IL formerly of Olney, IL and Parkersburg passed away Sunday, July 31 at 3:25 PM at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL. Etta was born March 20, 1923 in Noble, IL, the daughter of Luther and Caroline (Wynn) Kinkade. On November 24, 1945 she was united in marriage to Russell John Schrader. He...
Dorothy Jean Mcwilliams
Jul 23, 2011
Dorothy Jean McWilliams was born October 31, 1931 in Richland County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Owen and Mary (Sharp) Payne. She married Van T. McWilliams on January 11, 1963 in Salem, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1987. Dorothy had worked as a Nurses Aide at Burgin Manor in Olney. She is survived by...
Mabel Agnes Gillen
Jul 22, 2011
Mabel was born October 15, 1907 in Glenwood, Brushville area west of Noble, IL. She was the daughter of James & Ida (Dixon) Patterson. She quit school at fifteen years old due to poor health of her father. She joined her sister Mildred at the International Shoe Company to help the family. She married Lowell Gillen in Olney in...
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