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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.
Phyllis Jean (Spitz) Jones
Apr 10, 2024
Phyllis Jean (Spitz) Jones, age 72, of The Woodlands, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by family. Phyllis was born August 11, 1951, in Olney, Illinois, the fourth of eight children to Herman F. Spitz and Jane (Eckenrode) Spitz. She graduated from East Richland High School in Olney in 1969. Soon after, she set out...
Marilyn Sue Anderson
Apr 10, 2024
Marilyn Sue Anderson, 78, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Marilyn was born January 12, 1946 in Claremont, Illinois, the daughter of Ray Isle Simen and Opal Freida (Luthe) Burns.
Marilyn taught grade school in Olney for more than 30 years before retiring early to...
John B. Potter
Apr 9, 2024
John B. Potter, 90, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home.
John was born January 19, 1934 in Atlanta, Michigan, the son of Clarence Potter and Clarise "Velma" Bennett.
John married Mary (Gammey) Potter on September 6, 1953, and she preceded him in death on...
Billie Brantley
Apr 5, 2024
Billie Brantley, 70, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at her residence.
Billie was born July 29, 1953 in Delhi, Louisiana, the daughter of John and
Emogene (Chapman) Slayton.
Billie enjoyed camping and being with family and friends. She worked at Champion Labs in...
Donald H. Margraff Iii
Apr 4, 2024
Donald H. Margraff III, 45, of Olney, passed away April 4, 2024, in Olney, Illinois.
Donald was born November 8, 1978 in Palos Heights, Illinois, to Donald H. and Nancy (Dollaske) Margraff.
Don was a hard worker and talented welder. He worked as a maintenance operator for IDOT for 16 years....
Bob Morris
Apr 2, 2024
Bob Morris, 65, of West Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Albion, Illinois.
Bob was born September 12, 1958 in Charleston, South Carolina to Rufus Warren and Betty Rae (Moore) Morris.
Bob was a welder at Toyota Boshoku in Lawrenceville and prior to that he worked at Champion Labs....
Dallas Stone
Apr 2, 2024
Dallas Stone, 84, of Olney, passed away April 2, 2024 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL.
Dallas was born November 13, 1939 in Lawrence County, Illinois to Clarence Wilson and Ariel Louise (Nestleroad) Stone. He was married to Margaret "Maggie" (O'Neal) on June 27, 1975, and she preceded him in death on January 9,...
Connie L. Mcvicker
Apr 2, 2024
Connie L. McVicker, 73, of Olney, passed away on April 2, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Indiana.
Connie was born May 17, 1950 in Richland Co., Illinois. Daughter of Arkie Cessna and Alice (Gerber). She married James McVicker on March 20, 1971 in Altamont, IL. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2011....
Timothy Gibbs
Apr 1, 2024
Timothy Lee Gibbs was born on November 8, 1963 to Ruth Ann (Stanley) Gibbs and Toby Eugene Gibbs in Olney, Illinois. He was called home on April 1, 2024. He passed away at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his mother, two brothers, and other family that have passed. He is...
Jeanie Marie Hall
Mar 31, 2024
Jeanie Marie Hall, 80, of Clay City, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Jeanie was born January 8, 1944 in Richland County, Illinois, the daughter of Francis Frederick "Sam" and Billie Jean (Michels) Schnepper. She was married to Gerald "Butch" Hall, and he preceded her in death on December 11,...
Sandy Noll
Mar 29, 2024
Sandy Noll, 65, of Shawneetown, Illinois, formerly of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at home surrounded by her family after her battle with cancer.
Sandy was born December 1, 1958 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence “Tom” and Nancy (Warf) Beal.
She grew up in...
Dr. Jeanie F. Miller
Mar 28, 2024
Dr. Jeanie F. Miller, 76, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Rock Castle Respiratory Care Center in Mt Vernon, Kentucky.
Jean was born October 18, 1947, the daughter of Joseph M. Miller and Lois Kraeger Miller.
After graduating from the University of Michigan for her undergraduate...
Anneida Charlene Eastin
Mar 21, 2024
Anneida Charlene Eastin, 84, of Olney, Illinois, passed away March 21, 2024 in Olney.
Anneida was born April 25, 1939 in Bridgeport, IL to Lyman and Dortha (Bell) Richey. She married Franklin D. Eastin on January 09, 1959, he preceded her in death on December 28, 1980.
Anneida worked at Wal-Mart...
Jeanette May (Hilgenberg) Hortin Lowe
Mar 20, 2024
Jeanette Lowe peacefully passed away at the age of 83, March 20, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN. She was a beloved mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Jeanette was born April 11, 1940 in Elgin, IL. She attended school in Edwards County, IL. Jeanette...
Betty Jean Kocher
Mar 18, 2024
Betty Jean Kocher, 93, of Olney, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Carle RMH.
Betty was born August 5, 1930 in Jasper County, Illinois, the daughter of Harold J. and Minnie (Painter) Davidson. She married Herman J. Kocher, Sr. on June 30, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stringtown, and he preceded...
Dorothy L. Jenkins
Mar 10, 2024
Dorothy L. Jenkins, 83, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Brookstone Estates in Olney.
Dorothy was born in Richland County in 1940. Dorothy enjoyed her family and had a strong faith in God. She also was a hard worker and took pleasure in her job at Carle RMH in the accounting...
Dianna Marie Stroud
Mar 7, 2024
Dianna Marie Stroud, 74, of West Salem, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday March 7th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.
Dianna was born June 19th, 1949 in Newton, IL the daughter of Raymond and Genevieve Shryock. She married Jay Dee Stroud on April 19th, 1968 in Newton, IL and he survives.
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Richard W. Eckiss
Mar 5, 2024
Richard W. Eckiss, 83, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his home.
Richard was born on February 5, 1941 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Clinton Cleo and Gladys Louise (Nease) Eckiss. He married Lois (Fisher) on August 20, 1961 in Richland County, Illinois, and she preceded them in death...
Charles Edwin Beal
Mar 5, 2024
Charles Edwin Beal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated member of the Christian Church of Olney, passed away peacefully at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital on March 5, 2024, at the age of 86.
Born on October 19, 1937, in Clay County, Illinois, to Ralph E. Beal and Nyda R. Wood, Charles spent his...
Garrey A. Holdrieth
Mar 3, 2024
Garrey A. Holdrieth, 69, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Select Specialty in Evansville, Indiana.
Garrey was born August 29, 1954 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Jack Holdrieth, Sr. and Peggy (Peters) Holdrieth.
Garrey was an LPN for more than 30 years. He loved his career...
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