Betty Joan Poland

Sep 20, 2024

Betty Poland, age 73, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 in Olney, IL.

Betty was born in Lawrence Co, IL to Roy Cook and Mildred Cook. Betty married Johnnie Poland on October 27, 1973, he precedes her in death.

Betty was retired from Pacific Cycle and was a member of...

Steven John Shafer

Sep 18, 2024

Steven John Shafer, 60, of Olney, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home.

Steve was born in Casper, Wyoming, the son of John and Nan (VanMatre) Shafer.

Steve was an ERHS class of 1983 graduate. He earned a BS in Business in 1988 from

Eastern...

Jo Ellen Anderson

Sep 17, 2024

Jo (Jodie) Ellen Anderson, age 85, passed away in Peoria, Illinois on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Jodie was born on November 25, 1938 to parents Lloyd and Gwen Hopkins in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Jodie Ellen worked at Midas Muffler for 20 years and several different jobs throughout...

Carolyn Sue Hazel

Sep 17, 2024

Carolyn Sue Hazel, 84, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Olney, Illinois.

Carolyn was born on September 10, 1940, in Richland Co., Illinois, to Otha and Margaret (Pottoroff) McKinney. She married Jim Hazel on September 21, 1958, at Wakefield, and he preceded her in death on July 28, 2013.

Sue...

Deretha Gennelle Geier

Sep 17, 2024

Deretha Geier, 100, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Olney, IL.

Deretha Geier was born on July 8, 1924 in Clay County, IL, to Ferdinand Kessler and Stella (Dorn) Kessler.

Deretha worked hard during her life. She grew up on the family farm in rural Clay County and in 1944,...

Garry Dale Ryker, Sr.

Sep 15, 2024

Garry D Ryker, Sr., 84, of Olney, IL passed away peacefully, on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Garry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Garry's love for his family was at the core of his life. He was a hardworking man, retiring after many years...

Kathleen M. Zwilling

Sep 14, 2024

Kathleen Zwilling, age 63, passed away in Springfield, IL on September 14, 2024. Kathleen was born November 15, 1960 in Olney, Illinois to parents, Herman and Ethel (Volk) Zwilling.

Kathleen enjoyed being around people, listening to music, going for walks, and watching movies. She valued the close connections she shared with those around her. She...

Laryus L. "Larry" Benson Jr.

Sep 11, 2024

Laryus L. "Larry" Benson Jr., 86, of Noble, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Richland Nursing & Rehab.

Larry was born November 28, 1937 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Laryus L. and Lois (Howard) Benson Sr. He married Erma Taylor on November 15, 1962 in Olney, and she survives.

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Donald Luke

Sep 10, 2024

Donald Luke, 72, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Carle RMH.

Donnie was born October 26, 1951 in Olney, Illinois, the son of John and Grace Ilene (McDowell) Luke.

Donnie resided at Richland Manor for many years. He was very friendly, never met a stranger...

Doris Lucille Blakney

Sep 9, 2024

Doris Blakney, 96, of Olney, passed away September 9, 2024 in Olney.

Doris was born October 17, 1927 in Edwards Co., Illinois, the daughter of Thomas Wilson and Alice (Cumre) Wilson.

Doris loved her grandkids and her great grandkids. She was an avid STL Cardinals fan. Doris also liked to quilt...

Patricia Dawn Hilliard

Sep 5, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Dawn Hilliard, age 94, passed away on September 5, 2024.

Patricia was born in Flora, IL to Kenneth and Thelma (Keller) Altom. Patricia married Kelly Hilliard on May 6, 1977 in Flora, Illinois.

Patricia worked for Zanetis Oil Properties for several years as well as other oil companies. Patricia...

Thelma Marie (Lynch) Piper

Sep 1, 2024

Thelma Marie (Lynch) Piper, 80, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Thelma was born, August 15, 1944 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and LaVerne (Poehler) Lynch. She married Thomas E. Piper on July 5, 1980, and he survives.

Thelma was...

Mildred L. Berlin

Aug 28, 2024

Mildred L. Berlin, 86, of Olney, passed away August 28, 2024 at her residence.

Mildred was born May 5, 1938 in Richland County, Illinois to George Ernest Short and Opal Mildred (Sanders). She married Donal "Don" F. Berlin on September 9, 1999 in Effingham, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2006.

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Frieda A. Walker

Aug 20, 2024

Frieda A. Walker, 83, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Frieda was born February 12, 1941 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Merle Jane Carter. She was later adopted by Talmadge L. "Red" and Dora Mae (Most) Moore. She married Gerald "Jerry" Walker on December 31, 1980 Olney,...

Helen Louise (Plebanek) Ellison

Aug 14, 2024

Helen Louise (Plebanek) Ellison, age 62, of Olney, IL formerly Grand Island, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 20th at 10:30am at All Faiths Funeral Home with Dan Naranjo officiating.  The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home website.  Visitation will begin at 9am at the funeral home. ...

Clarence L. Berger

Aug 13, 2024

Clarence L. Berger, 88, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his residence.

Clarence was born May 6, 1936 in Olney, the son of Ed and Jessie (Jenner) Berger. He married Patsy Lee Anderson on February 25, 1956. Patsy preceded him in death on December 2, 2013.

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Gladys Marie Scherer

Aug 12, 2024

Gladys Marie Scherer, 86, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at her residence.

Gladys was born May 22, 1938 in Claremont, Illinois, the daughter of Ray and Opal (Luthe) Simen. She married Richard Dewhirst Scherer on August 1, 1965 at the United Church of Christ in Olney. Richard preceded her in...

Tyler Ray Rubsam

Aug 9, 2024

Tyler Ray Rubsam, 22, of Olney, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Tyler was born May 13, 2002 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Bradley Ray and Wendy (Holley) Rubsam.

Tyler was a Richland County High School graduate, Class of 2020. He grew...

Bill Weems

Aug 6, 2024

Billy Earl Weems, 79, of Olney passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his home.

Bill was born on February 19, 1945, in Iuka, Illinois, to Charles “Chuck” and Bertha (Kuntsman) Weems. He grew up in Iuka, Illinois and graduated from Salem High School in 1962. He married Keiko Bowlby on October 16, 1981,...

Jane E. Peak

Aug 5, 2024

Jane Elizabeth Peak (nee Hovious), 82, of Olney, died Monday, August 5, 2024.

Jane was born on June 27, 1942, in Mattoon, Illinois, to Joseph Rex and Helen (Swanson) Hovious. She grew up in Mattoon, Illinois, and graduated from Mattoon High School in 1960. She married E. Kenton Peak on March 25, 1961, in Mattoon,...