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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.
Betty Juanita "Blondie" Crites
May 24, 2025
Betty Juanita "Blondie" Crites, 87, of Olney, Illinois, passed away in her home on Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by family.
Blondie was born January 17, 1938 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of John and Ethel Irene (Warner) Tohill. She graduated Lawrenceville High School in 1956 and worked at the Lawrence County Courthouse as a...
Jo Ann Huffman
May 23, 2025
Jo Ann Huffman, 83, of Noble, IL, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
Jo Ann was born July 19, 1941 in Richland County, IL, the daughter of Theodore and Bessie Pauline (Smith) Davis.
Jo Ann was the grandmother of Noble and was known as "Granny"...
Carl Joseph Kessler
May 22, 2025
Carl J. Kessler, 85, of Olney, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.
Carl was born March 4, 1940 in Clay County, IL, the son of Edwin and Helen (Kuenstler) Kessler. He married Judy M. Smithenry on April 20, 1963 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Newton, IL,...
Cynthia Lee Pennington
May 21, 2025
Cindy Pennington, 69, of Olney, IL, passed away May 21, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.
Cindy was born June 14, 1955 in Oblong, IL to parents, George Rich and Eva (Murray) Rich.
Cindy enjoyed shopping for clothes and home goods. She took pleasure in going to the...
Wendall Sherman Messenger
May 20, 2025
Wendall Sherman Messenger, 89, of Oklahoma City, OK and formerly of Olney, IL passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Oklahoma. Wendall was born on August 15, 1935, in Sumner, IL to parents Herschel and Ethel (Petty) Messenger. He married Alice (Vogel) Messenger on October 17, 1954, in Lawrenceville, IL. Alice preceded him in death on December 13, 2020....
Ida "Marlene" Stoltz
May 16, 2025
Ida Marlene Lydle Stoltz, 89, passed away on May 16, 2025 at her home in Olney, Illinois.
Born on December 3, 1935, Marlene was the daughter of Franklin Edward Lydle and Sarah Francis Higbie Lydle. She married Lewis Samuel Stoltz, Jr., on July 29, 1953.
Marlene was born in and grew...
Della Dianne Thomas
May 14, 2025
Della D. Thomas, 83, of Clay City, IL, passed away May 14, 2025 at her home.
Della was born November 18, 1941 to parents, Robert Hall and Freda (Gordon) Hall.
Della enjoyed her cats and watching her bird feeder. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
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Sue Lynn (Hasslinger) Rohr
May 11, 2025
Sue Lynn (Hasslinger) Rohr, 81, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.
Sue was born June 6, 1943 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Glenn Hasslinger and Ferne E. (Faris) Hasslinger.
Sue first started work as a telephone operator and...
Sharon K. Gerber
May 9, 2025
Sharon K. Gerber, 75, of Olney, IL, passed away May 9, 2025, at her home in Olney, IL.
Sharon was born on January 1, 1950 in Claremont, IL. Graduated East Richland High School, Class of 1968. She married Ray Gerber on March 10, 1972 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney, IL., he survives.
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Leonard Eugene Scott
May 7, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Leonard Eugene Scott. Surrounded by loved ones, Leonard passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a life that ended before its time.
Leonard, 55, of Dundas, Illinois, was born on December 12, 1969, in...
Loran Dale Budde
May 7, 2025
Loran Dale Budde, 90, of Olney, IL, passed away May 7, 2025, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.
Loran was born December 13, 1934, in Effingham County, IL to parents, Henry Budde and Matilda (Schmohe) Budde. He married Beverly McManaway on October 10, 1954 and they were able to celebrate 70 years together. He loved...
Nancy S. (Bursott) Pitts
May 2, 2025
Nancy S. (Bursott) Pitts, 79, of Olney, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
Nancy was born February 4, 1946 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Edgar and Frances (Biedleman) Bursott. She married L. Wayne Pitts on June 1, 1990 in Olney, and he preceded her...
Kenneth E. Harris
Apr 29, 2025
Kenneth E. Harris, 89, of Olney, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Kenneth was born October 31, 1935 in Keenes, IL, the son of Victor and Pauline (Brown) Harris. He married Judith Franka on October 14, 1961 in Eagle Lake, TX, and she survives....
Harold Vernon Murbarger
Apr 28, 2025
Harold V. Murbarger, 82, of Olney, IL, passed away April 28, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.
Harold V. Murbarger was born December 21, 1942 in Olney, IL to parents, John Murbarger and Dorothy (Lambird) Murbarger. He married Nancy Huchel, and they had three children together and later divorced.
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Deloris M. Blackford
Apr 25, 2025
Deloris M. Blackford, 90, of Olney, IL, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her home.
Deloris was born November 21, 1934 in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Raymond Ryker and Neenah (Culver) Ryker. She married Wayne Blackford on February 22, 1953 in Olney, and he survives.
Deloris enjoyed...
Douglas Keith Hosselton
Apr 25, 2025
Douglas Keith Hosselton, 72, of Olney, IL, passed away April 25, 2025 at the University of Chicago Medicine Hospital surrounded by family.
Douglas was born August 5, 1952 in Clay County, IL to parents Gill and Helen (Henry) Hosselton. He was raised on the farm in Zif with his three brothers, Ronnie, John, and Bruce....
Roger Dean May
Apr 25, 2025
Roger Dean May, 85, of Olney, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
Roger was born August 4, 1939 in Decatur, IL, the son of Oscar and B. Alice (Williams) May. He married Darlene June (Gifford) May on June 22, 1958, and she preceded him in death on December 14,...
Sandra Sue Hosselton
Apr 18, 2025
Sandra Sue (Clark) Hosselton, 83, of Clay City, IL, passed away April 18, 2025 in Clay City, IL, surrounded by her husband and family…
Sandra Sue (Clark) Hosselton was born October 21, 1941 in Flora, IL to parents, Lewis Clark and Mary Ellen (Staser) Clark. She married Clyde Hosselton in August of 1997.
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Loren "Sonny" Sheets, Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
Loren "Sonny" Sheets, 83, of Olney, IL, passed away April 16, 2025 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL.
Loren "Sonny" was born October 25, 1941 in Olney, IL to parents, Loren and Nelda (White) Sheets.
Sonny married Elaine Bullard on September 17, 1961 in Cisne, IL, she survives along...
Lonnie R. Perryman
Apr 15, 2025
Lonnie R. Perryman, 78, of Olney, IL, passed away April 15, 2025, peacefully at his home.
Lonnie was born September 1, 1946 in Thompsonville, IL to parents, Ezra and Geneva (Whitney) Perryman.
Lonnie worked at Richland Memorial Hospital as a Psych tech for 23 years.
Lonnie is...
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