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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.

Tamatha "Tammy"  Steckler, Rottinghaus

Tamatha "Tammy" Steckler, Rottinghaus

Dec 21, 2023

Tamatha "Tammy" Steckler Rottinghaus, 73, of Noble, formerly of Olney, Illinois, died on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.

Tammy was born July 21, 1950 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy "Dot" (Davidson) Hayes. She married Joseph Steckler on September 12, 1968 and he preceded her in...

Nicole  Reneah (Troyer) Pedigo

Nicole Reneah (Troyer) Pedigo

Dec 18, 2023

Nicole Reneah (Troyer) Pedigo, 33, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home.

Nicole was born January 19, 1990 in Richland County, Illinois, the daughter of David and Deborah "Debbie" (Hancock) Troyer.

Nicole was a most unique person. She had an absolute zest for life, and...

Jackie Scott

Jackie Scott

Dec 17, 2023

Jackie Scott, 72, of Dundas, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home.

Jackie was born May 21, 1951 in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Emmett and Bonnie (Moore) Walker. She married Bernard Elwin Scott on June 13, 1969, and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2023.

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Carol Stallard

Carol Stallard

Dec 17, 2023

Carol Stallard, 82, of Noble, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Carle RMH.

Carol was born November 2, 1941, in Ingraham, Illinois, the daughter of Herman and Laura (Volk) Bangert. She married Harold Stallard on October 27, 1962, in Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, and he survives.

Carol...

Bernard Elwin "Bud" Scott

Bernard Elwin "Bud" Scott

Dec 14, 2023

Bernard Elwin "Bud" Scott, 76, of Dundas, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Bud was born April 21, 1947 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Wendell and Mildred (Bare) Scott. He married Jackie (Walker) on June 13, 1969, and she followed him shortly in death...

Donald "Scott"  Putnam

Donald "Scott" Putnam

Dec 13, 2023

Donald “Scott” Putnam, 50, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his residence. Scott was born August 5th, 1973 in Massillon OH. His family later moved to Jasper County Illinois where he attended grade school. He graduated from East Richland High School in Olney, IL in 1991. He lived in Madisonville, TN for a few...

Vicki Lynn Walker Zanetis

Vicki Lynn Walker Zanetis

Dec 13, 2023

Vicki Lynn Walker Zanetis. Born in Olney, December 29, 1957 to Jean and Emory Walker, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Carle RMH.

Vicki was a lover of children, animals, art and any of God’s beings who needed help. She was an artist, an equestrian and a wife to her husband Steve. Their relationship...

Tommy Lee "Bud" Sharp

Tommy Lee "Bud" Sharp

Dec 12, 2023

Tommy Lee "Bud" Sharp, 66, of Flora, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

Bud was born on July 11, 1957 in Flora, Illinois, the son of Lester and Betty (Payne) Sharp.

Bud worked at Flora Salvage and Marty's Sawmill. He had an appreciation...

Joseph R. Bell, Jr.

Joseph R. Bell, Jr.

Dec 11, 2023

Joseph R. Bell, Jr., 51, of Dundas, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home.

Joseph was born February 14, 1972 in Olney, IL, the son of Joseph Randall and Rebecca (Wagner) Bell. He married Dana (Kuhl) on October 4, 1997 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, and she survives.

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Roy A. Lathrop

Roy A. Lathrop

Dec 10, 2023

Roy A. Lathrop, 81, of Claremont, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Roy was born on May 29, 1942 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Arthur and Katibel (Mowrer) Lathrop. He married Sandra (Inyart) on April 1, 1966 in Sumner, Illinois, and she survives.

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Clarence E. "Smitty" Smith

Clarence E. "Smitty" Smith

Dec 9, 2023

Clarence Earl “Smitty” Smith, 81, of Olney passed away on December 9th at home following a short illness. The visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, with funeral services at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Both will be held at Kistler-Patterson funeral home in Olney. Interment will follow the...

Lynden Balding

Lynden Balding

Dec 8, 2023

Lynden Balding, 88, of Olney, passed away peacefully, with his family by his bedside on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky.

Lynden was born November 6, 1935 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Nina (Ramsey) Balding. He married Bonita (Wade) on September 11, 1960 at the Noble Methodist...

Carrol Lee Frutiger

Carrol Lee Frutiger

Dec 3, 2023

Carrol Lee Frutiger, 91, of Clay City, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Clay County Hospital.

Carrol was born on October 3, 1932 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Everett and Vida (Clinton) Frutiger. He married Helen (Williamson) on February 4, 1956 at Bethel Church in Richland County, Illinois, and she survives....

Brian R. Powden

Brian R. Powden

Dec 3, 2023

Brian R. Powden, 64, of Olney, passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023 at his home.

Brian was born on July 30, 1959 in Robinson, Illinois, the son of Bob and Mary Lucille (Patterson) Powden. He married Nora (Kidwell) on July 26, 2008 in Noble, Illinois, and she survives.

Brian worked...

Roy E.  Wyatt, Sr.

Roy E. Wyatt, Sr.

Dec 2, 2023

Roy E. Wyatt, Sr., 81, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Roy was born March 12, 1942 in Jasper County, Illinois, the son of Vern LeRoy and Mary Jane (Duckworth) Wyatt. He married Sandra Kay Armstrong, and she preceded him in death on August 31, 2014....

Mary Lou Powden

Mary Lou Powden

Dec 1, 2023

Mary Lou Powden, 86, of Olney, passed away December 1, 2023 at her home.

Mary Lou was born on September 20, 1937 in Missouri, the daughter of John and Dessie (Lowrance) Patterson. She was married to Bob Powden, and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2013.

Mary was a...

Judy Marsh

Judy Marsh

Nov 29, 2023

Judy Marsh, 62, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.

Judy was born December 9, 1960 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Max and Linda (Hunley) Pittman. She married Roy Marsh on August 1, 2015. Roy preceded her in death on November 8, 2015.

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George N. Lambird

George N. Lambird

Nov 28, 2023

George N. Lambird, 76, of Olney, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Linda White Hospice House, Evansville, Indiana.

George was born June 9, 1947 in Richland Co., Illinois, to Grethel Lex and Virginia (Cooper) Lambird. He married Lorrena Pearl (Shoulders) December 31, 2010 at Antioch Christian Church, and she preceded him in death on...

George Fryburger

George Fryburger

Nov 28, 2023

George Fryburger, 95, of Noble, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Richland Nursing and Rehab.

George was born April 21, 1928 in Noble, Illinois, the son of Louis Fryburger and Emma (Barnett) Fryburger. George married Maxine (Mitchell) on June 18, 1956 and were side by side for their 67 years of marriage....

Mark Steven Schnautz

Mark Steven Schnautz

Nov 25, 2023

Mark Steven Schnautz, 71, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Mark was born August 25, 1952 in Olney, the son of Lubert and Erba (Fields) Schnautz. He married Teresa Giese on August 27, 1988 at Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem, Illinois, and...

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