Mark A. Huchel

Jan 22, 2024

Mark A. Huchel was called to his heavenly home Monday January 22, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Olney Illinois.

Cremation rites were accorded. Graveside services will be on April 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Marion Cemetery in rural West Salem. All family and friends are invited to attend and say farewell...

Ruby Joan Dunn

Jan 20, 2024

Ruby Joan Dunn, 86, of Olney, formerly of Noble, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family.

Joan was born on August 6, 1937 in Altamont, Illinois, the daughter of Paul Prescott and Ruby Ann (Duckwitz) Davis. She married Gerald L. "Jerry" Dunn on January 30, 1960 in Altamont, Illinois,...

John D. Murbarger

Jan 20, 2024

John D. Murbarger, 76, of Charleston, Illinois, formerly of Noble, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home.

John was born January 30, 1947 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of John E. and Dorothy F. (Lambird) Murbarger. He married Donna Leist on June 5, 1966 in Noble, Illinois, and she survives.

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Wanda Mullinax

Jan 19, 2024

Wanda Mullinax, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at StoneBridge Memory Care in Olney.

Wanda was born on July 22, 1938 in Wabash County, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur Ivan and Ruth Fern (Bradham) Tucker. She married Jack Mullinax on June 6, 1954 at the Parkersburg Christian Church, and he preceded...

Eva Mae Hicks

Jan 18, 2024

Eva Hicks, 87, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at StoneBridge Memory Care in Olney.

Eva was born September 14, 1936 in Mt. Erie, Illinois, the daughter of Herman and Pearl (Annis) Greifzu. She married Billy Hicks on February 27, 1954 in Olney, and he survives.

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Mary Jane Armstrong

Jan 18, 2024

In loving memory of Mary J. Armstrong, 25, who peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024. Mary is survived by her grieving parents, Daniel Armstrong, Rebecca Lacoax, and step-mother Melanie Rees. She is also remembered by her fiancé James Gibson, grand parents David and Elaine Armstrong, Steve Lacoax, Sheila Ryker, daughter Mercedes, brothers Noe Cervantes and Dyson Armstrong, and...

Clara Jo Hearring

Jan 13, 2024

Clara Jo Hearring, 96, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Saturday January 13, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Clara Jo was born March 4, 1927 in Sperry, Oklahoma, the daughter of Meade G. and Josephine (Uhl) Bingman. She married Robert Edward Hearring on March 10, 1950 in Carmi, Illinois, and he preceded her in...

Lisa (Newlin) Spitz

Jan 11, 2024

The family of Lisa Spitz has asked Kistler-Patterson to share this obituary on our website. Flanner Buchanan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Lisa M. Spitz, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on January 11, 2024. She was born March 15, 1962, in Olney, Illinois the daughter of James and...

Dale Wayne Pflaum

Jan 8, 2024

Dale Wayne Pflaum, 61, of Clay City, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home.

Dale was born September 22, 1962 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Billy Gene and Doris (Wilkins) Pflaum.

Dale enjoyed animals, he raised goats and he owned several Siberian Huskies. He took pleasure...

Michael Allen Kocher

Jan 7, 2024

Michael Allen Kocher, 76, of Inman, Kansas, died on January 7, 2024 after contracting a respiratory illness in mid-December.

Michael was born on June 22, 1947 to Ralph and Margaret Kocher in Olney, IL. After graduating from Olney High School in 1965, he went on to study sociology at SIU Carbondale.

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Dessie "Blanche" Anderson

Jan 4, 2024

Dessie "Blanche" Anderson, 78, of Effingham, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Blanche was born April 3, 1945 in Richland County, Illinois, the daughter of Aaron B. and Mary (Williamson) Farquhar. She married James Leon Anderson on June 23, 1963, and he preceded her in death on...

Freda J. (Herman) Miller

Jan 3, 2024

Freda J. (Herman) Miller, of Rochester, IL, formerly of Olney, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Freda graduated from Olney High School in 1961. She was hired to work for the FBI in Washington DC for a number of years before transferring to Springfield Illinois to be closer to family. In 1967, she...

William Joshua Schlick

Jan 2, 2024

William Joshua Schlick, 48, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Josh  was born October 18, 1975 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Francis and Marlee (Frentzen) Schlick. He married Amanda Jill Fritschle on May 28, 2005 at...

Myron B. White

Dec 31, 2023

Myron B. White, 91, of Olney, IL, passed away on December 31, 2023. Myron was born in Jasper County, IL, on October 15, 1932, to Melvin Dee and Anna Irene (Curtright) White. He married Treva J. Tedford on September 21, 1958.

A visitation will be held for family and friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00...

George M. Tarpley

Dec 29, 2023

George M. Tarpley, 92, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

George was born August 15, 1931 in Olney, Illinois, the son of George Willis and Nora (Quillen) Tarpley. He married Laura Delores on August 22, 1954 in Lindsborg, Kansas, and she preceded him in death on...

Justin Waltz

Dec 28, 2023

Justin Waltz, 77, of Olney, Illinois formerly of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his residence.

Justin was born September 30, 1946 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, the son of Ervin S. Waltz and Ruthie Mae (Bond) Waltz. He married Mary Lou Rector on December 8, 1967, and she survives.

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Duane Lemke

Dec 27, 2023

Duane Lemke, 77, of Noble, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Duane Lemke was born August 27, 1946 in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Howard Lemke and Lucille (Wheeler) Lemke. He married Nancy Scott and she survives.

Duane was an awesome grandfather and enjoyed playing...

Carolyn Ostrander

Dec 25, 2023

Carolyn Ostrander, 81, of Olney, passed away December 25, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.

Carolyn was born on March 28, 1942 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer Linder and Grace (Shive). She married Manfred "Fred" Ostrander on February 18, 1987 in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and he survives.

Carolyn enjoyed...

Barbara Anne Faggetti

Dec 25, 2023

Barbara Anne Faggetti, 84, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at her home.

Barb was born July 24, 1939 in LaSalle County, Illinois, the daughter of Russell Anderson and Esther (Myers) Anderson Wilson. She married Jack E. Faggetti on June 5, 1970 and he preceded her in death on April 17,...

Albert R. "Bert" Mcvaigh

Dec 24, 2023

Albert R. "Bert" McVaigh, 68, of Calhoun, Illinois, died on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at UofL Health Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bert was born on July 20, 1955 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Glenna (Jones) McVaigh. He married Betty (Bracken) on June 27, 1987 in Calhoun, and she survives.

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