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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.
Charles Glenn Dickerson
Jul 20, 2011
Charles was born on January 23, 1984 in Olney, the son of Gerald & Darlene Dickerson. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Olney. Charles is survived by his mother, Darlene of Olney; a sister Debbie Tabor & her husband Chuck of Noble and a brother, Brian Holtz & his wife Becky of Canon City, Colorado....
D. Madeline Schwartz
Jul 17, 2011
Madeline “Tate” Schwartz passed away July 17, 2011 at the age of 98. Madeline grew up, went to school, married and raised a family in Clay City, IL. She moved to O’Fallon, IL with her daughter and son-in-law (Sue and Joe Kralovec) in 1983 and then joined them again when they moved to Alpharetta, GA in 1988. Madeline was...
Magdlena Cinderella Snell
Jul 16, 2011
Maggie was born on December 11, 1917 the daughter of John & Effie (Montoney) Smith. She married Lindell Snell in 1933 in Olney and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was a retired cook at Little Diner & Holland Truck Stop in Flora and was a member of the Clay City Christian Church in Clay City. She...
Ruth M. Coriasco
Jul 15, 2011
Ruth was born on May 16, 1915 in Clifford, IL. She was the daughter of Nee & Myrtle (Renfro) Grasty. She married Felice Coriasco and he preceded her in death in October of 1971. She was a homemaker and a member of the Adams Street Baptist Church in Herrin. Ruth is survived by her son, Lindell Coriasco & wife...
Eleanor B. Carder
Jul 11, 2011
Eleanor was born April 4, 1916 in Clay County, the daughter of Harry and Viola (Weidner) Cooper. She married Larry L. Carder on September 25, 1940 in Sailor Springs, IL. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1991. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. Eleanor is survived by her sister, Anna Lou Ginder of...
Stanley W. Walters
Jul 8, 2011
Stanley was born on December 19, 1924 in Lawrence County, IL, the son of William T. & Ruby (Scherer) Walters. He married Vera Mae Fritschle Stanley was a Sentry Insurance salesman for 20 years in Southeastern Illinois and spent 24 years as the Olney Township Tax Assessor. He was a lifelong member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville,...
Belva Lee Smith
Jul 7, 2011
Belva was the daughter of Leo C. & Mary Ellen (Tooley) Eastin. She married Robert L. "Bob" Smith on October 27, 1950. He predeceased her on February 2, 1979. She was a homemaker, had worked at a day care center, the garment factory and for the Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes in Clay City & Flora. She had also been the...
Jo Ann Powden
Jul 1, 2011
Jo Ann was the daughter of Allan and Esther (Buthman) Broff. She was area manager for Kentucky Fried Chicken and was a member of Elm Street Christian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Shultz and husband Dewayne of Olney; Brother, Rodger Groff of Olney; Sister, Mary Ellen Hipshear of Hole in Wall, TN; Sister, Betty Lou O'Dowd...
Ruby Lucille Yost
Jul 1, 2011
Ruby was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL. She was the daughter of Robert & Leila (Schonert) Bailey. She had worked as a secretary, abstractor for a local attorney and for the Weber Medical Clinic pharmacy. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lane and husband, Ronald, of Galion, OH; son, Rick Baker...
Glen E. Marks, Sr.
Jul 1, 2011
Glen was the son of Wallace Martin and Flossie Mae (Walker) Marks. He married Dorothy M. Waters on July 12, 1948. He was a member of Olney Free Methodist Church as well as the Masons, Shiner's and Motor Patrol. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Marks of Olney; Daughter, Linda Sue Malone and husband Tom of Enfield, IL;...
Wynona Faye Rusk
Jun 30, 2011
Wynona was formerly of Olney, IL; Madison. She was the daughter of Palmer E. Hout and Leona O. (White) Hout. Wynona married her loving husband Charles Sherman Rusk on September 23, 1959, in Olney, IL. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking and golfing. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Mark) Fetterolf of Monroe, WI...
Snooks Kelley
Jun 29, 2011
"Snooks" was the daughter of A.B. and Edith (Vore) Decker. She married Garnett L. "G.L." Kelley on August 17, 1940 in Henderson, KY. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2003. She was a homemaker and member of Elm Street Christian Church in Olney. She was also a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. Snooks is survived by two...
Bruce Allen Stout
Sep 21, 2005
He died a peacefull death with his dog by his side, after eating at red lobster, his favorite seafood eatery
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