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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.

Linda Fay Uhl

Linda Fay Uhl

Nov 1, 2024

Linda Fay Uhl, 76, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 White Oak Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon.

Linda was born March 23, 1948 in Parkersburg, Illinois, the daughter of Buford Nettleton and Ruth (Gardner) Nettleton. She Married John Uhl on July 23, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Don Fulk

Don Fulk

Oct 29, 2024

Don Fulk, 84, of Noble, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Olney.

Don was born July 16, 1940 in Noble, Illinois, the son of Dale Fulk and Charlene (Fryman) Fulk. He married Nancy Wiseman, and she preceded him in death August 12, 2022.

Don enjoyed...

Mary Lou Stanley

Mary Lou Stanley

Oct 26, 2024

Mary Lou Stanley, 94, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Stonebridge Memory Care in Olney.

Mary Lou was born September 21, 1930 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene Weidner and Florence (Marvel) Weidner. She married Jimmie Lee Stanley on July 28, 1949, and he preceded her in death ...

Cheryl Jean Allison

Cheryl Jean Allison

Oct 26, 2024

Cheryl Jean (Atwood) Allison, 64, of Olney, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Cheryl was born February 29, 1960 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Lowell and Ina Pearl (Wilson) Atwood. She married John Allison on September 16, 1978 in Olney, and he survives.

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Richard P.  Weber

Richard P. Weber

Oct 22, 2024

Richard P. Weber, 94, of Olney, Illinois, passed away October 22, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Richard was born June 22, 1930 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Dr. Paul C. Weber and Dorothy (Bills) Weber. He married Nancy Walters on December 17, 1982 in Mattoon, Illinois, and she survives.

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Mary "Ruth" Matheny

Mary "Ruth" Matheny

Oct 20, 2024

Mary "Ruth" Matheny, 81, of Olney, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born July 1, 1943 in Sainte Marie, Illinois, the daughter of Paul Hartrich and Clara (McKimmy) Hartrich. She married Donald Matheny on December 26, 1964 in St. Mary of the Assumption...

Barbara Ann (Kautz) Hinkel

Barbara Ann (Kautz) Hinkel

Oct 17, 2024

Barbara Ann Kautz Hinkel, age 78, of Dundas, Illinois passed away at 4:09 pm on Thursday October 17, 2024 at Carle (Richland Memorial) Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, followed by a...

Julia (Judy) Elaine (Rector) Smith

Julia (Judy) Elaine (Rector) Smith

Oct 16, 2024

Julia “Judy” Elaine Fritschle (Rector) Smith, age 83, passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

She was born on June 29, 1941, the daughter of Velma and Gayland Fritschle, joining a brother, Jerry Duane Fritschle.

Judy married George Kenneth Rector in 1962 and had two children, Kara Suzanne...

Steven E. Taylor

Steven E. Taylor

Oct 14, 2024

Steven E. Taylor, 60, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Noble, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 in Evansville.

Steven was born November 4, 1963 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the son of Gene Taylor and Carol Taylor-Strong.

Steve worked for Fisher Dynamics in Evansville, Indiana. Steve enjoyed cooking on his outside...

Mary Jane Zwilling

Mary Jane Zwilling

Oct 9, 2024

Mary Jane Zwilling, 86, of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Evansville, Indiana.

Jane was born March 23, 1938, in Jasper County, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Edith (Shryock) Elie. She married Anthony Zwilling on October 20, 1956. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2011.

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Loren "Mick" Simen

Loren "Mick" Simen

Oct 5, 2024

Loren Simen, 82, of Olney, IL, passed away October 5, 2024 in Olney, IL.

Loren Simen was born September 2, 1942 in Olney, IL to parents, Ray Simen and Opal Freida Burns (Luthe). He married Nona (Thomason) Simen and Nona preceded him in death on June 28, 2020.

Throughout his lifetime,...

Darrell Ready

Darrell Ready

Oct 1, 2024

Darrell Ready, age 85, passed away on October 1, 2024 surrounded by his family after battling many years of cancer and many other setbacks.

Darrell was born on March 5, 1939 in Mason, IL to Glenn and Esther Pauline (Smith) Ready. Darrell married Stella Ready on April 5, 1961, and she survives.

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Barbara Jane Bromm

Barbara Jane Bromm

Oct 1, 2024

Barbara Jane Bromm, 83, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home.

Barbara was born September 5, 1941 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of, Harry Cook and Leah Myrtle (Crosby) Cook.

Barbara and her husband managed the Olney Ambulance Service out of their home for many years....

Rachel Ann Gammon

Rachel Ann Gammon

Oct 1, 2024

Rachel Gammon, 77, of Olney, passed away October 1, 2024 in Urbana, IL.

Rachel Gammon was born June 11, 1947 in Lodi, OH to parents, George M. Lorentz and Charlotte (Zigler). She married Robert Gammon on February 28, 1967 in McMurray, PA.

Rachel worked as an award winning Avon Representative for...

Dale Thomas Davis

Dale Thomas Davis

Sep 30, 2024

Dale T. Davis, 27, of Teutopolis, formerly of Richland County, IL passed away on September 30th, 2024 in Effingham, IL.

Dale was born on February 20th, 1997 in Robinson, IL to parents, Samuel Davis and Sheila (Van Matre) Brown.

Dale enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing guitar. He was also a talented...

Carolyn "Carol" (Iffert) Kilgore

Carolyn "Carol" (Iffert) Kilgore

Sep 29, 2024

Carolyn “Carol” (Iffert) Kilgore, 81 of Terre Haute, Indiana and formerly from Olney, Illinois died Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Providence Health Care surrounded by family.

Carol was born on February 8, 1943 to Frank and Marcella Iffert. She was raised in Wendelin, Illinois with her three sisters and was a member of Holy Cross...

Richard Michael Dallmier

Richard Michael Dallmier

Sep 27, 2024

Richard M. "Dick" Dallmier, 86, passed away on September 27, 2024, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Dick was born on January 17, 1938 in Jasper County, IL, to Edwin and Julia (Kerner) Dallmier. He married his high school sweetheart, Glenda (Woods) Dallmier, on February 15, 1958. Together they had three children, Tony, Kevin, and...

Harold Dean Lindsey

Harold Dean Lindsey

Sep 27, 2024

Harold Dean Lindsey passed away at his home on Friday, September 27, 2024.

He was born on August 15, 1957 in Sidney, Nebraska to parents Dale Lindsey and Norma Jean Price. He married Leann Gibson in 1990 and divorced in 2013.

Throughout his life, Harold was a truck driver. He drove...

George Frederick Shock

George Frederick Shock

Sep 26, 2024

George Frederick Shock, 64, of Flora, formerly of Noble passed away September 26, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN.

George Frederick Shock was born January 14, 1960 in Flora, IL to Lester Shock and Patsy (Burroughs).

George loved his dogs. They were his boys. He also loved fishing. He...

Scott Kibler

Scott Kibler

Sep 25, 2024

Scott Kibler, 64, of Dayton, TX, formerly of Olney, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Scott was born on September 24, 1960 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Larry and Beatrice (Scott) Kibler. He married Teresa Melton on September 5, 1998 at his home...

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