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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.
Janet "Sue" Chaffin
Jan 10, 2025
Janet "Sue" Chaffin, 80, of Clay City, IL, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home.
Sue was born on September 18, 1944 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Charles and Mary Elizabeth (Swift) Chaffin.
She lived an extraordinary life working as an airline stewardess in the golden era...
Abram Ray Struble, Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Abram "Abe" Struble, Jr., 79, of Olney, IL, passed away January 9, 2025 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.
Abe was born May 18, 1945 in Olney, IL, the son of Abram Struble Sr. and Nellie Viola (Lawson) Struble. He married Phyllis Totten on February 1, 1969 in Olney, IL, and she survives....
Dixie Ann Weaver
Jan 8, 2025
Dixie Ann Weaver, 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away January 8, 2025 in Bridge Pointe Health Campus, Vincennes, Indiana.
Dixie was born June 19, 1936 in Noble, IL to parents, Perry Fulk and Anna Pauline (Foerster) Fulk. She married Garry Lee Weaver on June 19, 1954 in Olney, IL. Garry preceded...
Nancy (Gasser) Fehrenbacher
Jan 7, 2025
Nancy (Gasser) Fehrenbacher, 91, of Olney, IL, passed away peacefully, with her family by her bedside on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her residence.
Nancy was born at home on October 4, 1933 in Decker, IN, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Catt) Gasser. She married Sammie Fehrenbacher on August 18, 1957 at Trinity Methodist...
Sheri R. Fitzgerald
Jan 7, 2025
Sheri R. Fitzgerald, 56, of Olney, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Sheri was born August 28, 1968 in Fairfield, IL, the daughter of Charles Fitzgerald and Mary (Linder) Fitzgerald.
Sheri was a sister, a mother, a grandmother, and an aunt. She...
Misti Ann (Ulm) Donathan
Jan 7, 2025
Misti Ann (Ulm) Donathan, 44, of Olney, IL, passed away January 7, 2025 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
Misti was born on March 24, 1980 in Olney, IL to parents, Charles "Chuck" Ulm and Mary Ann (Judy) Ulm. She married Robert Donathan and he survives.
Misti was...
Inez Nadine Moseley
Jan 4, 2025
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Inez Nadine "Deanne" (Frank) Moseley, 94, of Clay City, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by family, at her granddaughter's home in Monticello, IL.
Inez was born July 17, 1930, in Clay City Township, Clay City, IL, the daughter and ninth child of Samuel Walton Frank...
Frances Rose Potter
Jan 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness my sisters and I announce the passing of our dear mother, Frances Rose Potter, on January 4, 2025. “Franny” died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86.
Frances Rose Potter was born February 10, 1938, in Hardwick, MA to the parents of Leo Adams and Rose (Burns) Adams....
Tony Ray Dyer
Jan 2, 2025
Tony R. Dyer, 62, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, died on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Tony was born on July 25, 1962, the son of Alfred and Phyllis (Gumbel) Dyer. He married Carmen Michele Wheeler in Jefferson County, Illinois in 2005, and she survives.
Tony...
Patsy "Pat" Jones
Jan 1, 2025
Patsy Jones 88, of Champaign, IL. passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
She was born on February 15, 1936, in Olney, IL. the daughter of Lawrence and Gladys Bateman. They preceded her in death.
Patsy is survived by her husband, Bob, her sister,...
Maren Lee Zuber
Dec 30, 2024
Maren L. Zuber, 41, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Olney, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home.
Maren was born on September 4, 1983 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Deb (Doll) Zuber.
Maren is survived by her parents, Thomas E. and Deb Zuber of Olney;...
Donald Roy "Duck" Herdes
Dec 28, 2024
Donald Roy "Duck" Herdes, 65, of Noble, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.
Donald was born June 2, 1959 in Flora, Illinois, the son of CJ Herdes and Eva Grace (Wyatt) Herdes. He was united in marriage to Trudi L. Weber on July 1, 1978, in Wendelin,...
Judy Ann Kocher
Dec 27, 2024
Judy Ann Kocher, 74, of Olney, IL, passed away December 27, 2024 at Richland Nursing & Rehab, in Olney, IL.
Judy was born on August 27th, 1950 to parents Robert and Bernadette (Rennier) Kocher. Judy was married to Gary D. Fehrenbacher and they had three daughters; Sheila, Stacy, and Sara.
Judy...
Betty Jean Lacey
Dec 27, 2024
Betty Jean Lacey, age 84, of Olney, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Betty was born on August 16, 1940, in Richland County, Illinois, to Omer and Ida Fulk. In 1961, she married the love of her life, Donald Rex Lacey. Together, they built a life centered on family,...
Carolyn Sue Anderson
Dec 26, 2024
Carolyn Sue Phillips Anderson, 85, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Stonebridge Memory Care in Olney.
Carolyn was born August 7, 1939 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Carl S. and Betty (Brookhart) Phillips. She met her husband Richard Byron "Dick" Anderson in history class in high school. They married...
Janice E. Rennier
Dec 26, 2024
Janice E. Rennier, 60, of Noble, IL, passed away December 26, 2024 at her home.
Janice was born October 7, 1964 in Greenville, IL, the daughter of James and Doris (Adcock) Callahan. She married Michael W. Rennier on April 12, 1986, and he survives.
Janice worked at Briscoe Surplus Sales in...
Brian Lee Foster
Dec 25, 2024
Brian Lee Foster, 56, of Olney, IL, passed away on December 25, 2024 in Evansville, IN.
Brian was born on July 22, 1968 in Vincennes, IN to parents Gary and Sharon (Bellinger) Foster. He married Marilyn (Inyart) Bauman-Foster on March 6, 2015. She survives.
Brian never met a stranger and had...
Patricia "Pat" M. Woodard
Dec 24, 2024
Patricia “Pat” M. Woodard, 77, of Olney, IL, passed away on December 24, 2024 at her home.
Pat was born on February 10, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to parents Raymond and Mary Hope (Sherman) Bann. She married Harold “Buck” Woodard on January 29, 1977. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2007.
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Steven Wayne Patterson
Dec 17, 2024
Steven W. Patterson, 63, of Olney, IL, passed away December 17, 2024, in Urbana, IL.
Steven W. Patterson was born on September 23, 1961 in Fairfield, IL to parents, Robert Patterson and Wanda Jean Patterson (Daniels).
Steve was the son of a United Methodist minister and often moved every three years....
Bonnie Jane Benton
Dec 17, 2024
Bonnie Jane Benton, 98, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Jane was born February 24, 1926 in Wabash County, Illinois, the daughter of Everett and Fern (Andrews) Jackman. She married Robert Dale Benton on November 8, 1952, and he preceded her in death on...
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