Verna M. Stanfield

Apr 14, 2025

Verna Maxine Stanfield, 94, of Marion, IL, formerly of Olney, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion.

Verna Stanfield was born June 1, 1930 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Raymond Oscar Phillips and Christina Mae (Arledge) Phillips. She married Ronald Steven Stanfield on December 29, 1951 in...

Lloyd W. Crites

Apr 10, 2025

Lloyd Wayne Crites, 86, of Olney, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Lloyd was born on November 28, 1938, in Olney, Illinois, to Glenn and Laura (Groff) Crites. He married Blanche Ada (Boldrey) on November 28, 1957.

Lloyd was a faithful member of the...

Richard A. Miller

Apr 6, 2025

Richard Miller, of Highland, NY, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the home of his daughter and her family.

Richard finished high school to join his father’s plumbing business when he was a young man. He became a journeyman in the Plumber and Steamfitter’s Union, in which he spent...

George H. Brakmeier

Mar 23, 2025

George H. Brakmeier, 90, of Calhoun, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home.

George was born September 29, 1934 in Princeton, IN, to parents Clifford Brakmeier and Marjorie (Moore) Brakmeier. He was married to the mother of his children, Voris (Garrett) Brakmeier, second wife, Patsy (Harms) Brakmeier, and then on December...

Gregory Allen Pampe

Mar 17, 2025

Gregory "Greg" A. Pampe, 65, of Parkersburg, IL, went to his heavenly home on Monday, March 17, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his children.

Greg was born on June 19, 1959 in Olney, IL, the son of Robert Louis and Patricia Elaine (Walker) Pampe. Greg and his former spouse, Andrea "Andi"...

Cynthia (Robins) Nation

Mar 17, 2025

Cynthia (Robins) Nation, 76, of Mount Vernon, IL, formerly of Olney, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Axiom Gardens of Mt. Vernon.

She was born July 18, 1948 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Edward Robins and Norma Lee (Palmer) Robins.

Cynthia was an avid quilter, and she loved...

Lynn Lathrop Harrison

Mar 15, 2025

Lynn Lathrop Harrison of North Aurora, Illinois, passed away March 15, 2025. She was born Dec. 18, 1937, in Olney, Illinois. Her grandfather nicknamed her “Jingle” when she was born just before Christmas, and it stuck. Throughout her life, that’s how she was known to family and close friends. Her father was a farmer and pipefitter, and during Jingle’s...

Betty E. (Nix) Brooks

Mar 13, 2025

Betty E. (Nix) Brooks, 101, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, Kentucky.

She was born September 25, 1923 in Ingraham, Illinois to parents, Albert T. Nix and Rosa (Witte) Nix.

Betty married Alva Brooks Jr. on April 5, 1941, and after...

Beverly Ann Budde

Mar 12, 2025

Beverly Budde, 88, of Olney, IL, passed away March 12, 2025 in Olney, IL.

Beverly Budde was born June 5, 1936 in Effingham County, IL to parents, Farrell McManaway and Mabel (Habbe) McManaway.

Beverly is survived by husband of 70 years, Loran Budde of Olney; daughter, Linda Karcher and husband, Kent of Sumner;...

Rusty Lee Totten

Mar 10, 2025

Rusty Lee Totten, 46, of Olney, IL, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Rusty was born November 8, 1978, the son of Bobby Totten and Karen Lee (Newton) Totten.

Rusty graduated from West Richland High School in 1997. He worked for Fosters,...

William Neil Jennings

Mar 7, 2025

Bill Jennings, 78, of Olney, IL, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on March 7, 2025 in Olney, IL.

Bill Jennings was born November 15, 1946 in Olney, IL to parents, Herman Jennings and Ruby Jennings (Waggoner). He married Barbara (Caudell) Jennings on March 17, 1973.

Bill...

Sonya Joyce

Mar 7, 2025

Sonya Joyce, 54, of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 21, 1970 in Owensboro, KY, the daughter of Ronnie and Marcia (Johnson) Dersch.

Sonya worked at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, where she...

Shirley K. Kessler

Mar 6, 2025

Shirley Kathleen (Slichenmyer) Kessler, age 81, passed away peacefully in Olney, IL, Thursday March 6th 2025.

Shirley was born in Olney, IL, 1/27/1944, the daughter of Earl “Bud” and Mary Kathleen (Rotramel) Slichenmyer of rural Olney.

She married Richard “Dick” Kessler on 7/15/1967 in Wendelin, IL. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage.

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Paul Gregory Moyes

Mar 5, 2025

Paul Gregory Moyes died peacefully on March 5, 2025 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida where he lived in memory care near his son and daughter in law David and Tish Moyes. David, Tish and Paula Moyes were with him when he passed. His son Steve Moyes preceded him in death May 5, 2012. His wife of 68 years preceded...

Richard Lee "Rick" Webster

Feb 25, 2025

Richard "Rick" Lee Webster, 74, of Olney, IL, formerly of Lawrence County, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on February 25, 2025.

Rick was born August 19, 1950 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Harry and Betty (Dempsey) Webster. He married Leslie Stover on June 29, 1985, and she survives.

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Lester H. Wolf

Feb 24, 2025

Lester H. Wolf, 75, of Olney, IL passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home.

Lester was born November 23, 1949 in Shoals, IN, the son of Henry and Edna (Ragsdale) Wolf.

Lester was a simple man. He loved his family very much, especially his many grandkids and dogs....

James Leroy Mitchell

Feb 20, 2025

Leroy Mitchell, 81, of Noble, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.

Leroy was born on March 18, 1943 in Olney, IL, the son of Lawrence and Maxine (Thatcher) Mitchell. He married Frances Elizabeth Cook on November 28, 1975, and she survives.

Leroy...

Shirley Ann Runyon

Feb 19, 2025

Shirley A. Runyon, 80, of Olney, IL passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

Shirley was born February 8, 1945 in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Wildon and Mary Lou (Burton) Harris. She married George Runyon on April 20, 1963, and he survives.

Shirley had...

Dustin Kenneth Jake Earnst

Feb 19, 2025

Dustin Kenneth Jake Earnst, 42, of Bridgeport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, MO.

Dustin was born June 22, 1982 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Leroy Earnst and Cheri (Griesemer) Taylor.

He went to Cisne High School and worked at McDonald’s...

Tana L. Yingst

Feb 15, 2025

Tana L. Yingst, 64, of Robinson, IL, passed away February 15, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, In.

Tana was born May 20, 1960 in Olney, IL to parents, Pete Teitsort and Donna R. Brassie.

Tana is survived by her son, Jason Novak of Olney; son, Justin Novak of Olney;...