Obituaries in Oblong, IL

Mrs. Audrey Jean Houser, a beacon of love and generosity, sadly passed away at the age of 83, due to a fire at her home in Robinson, Illinois, on November 15, 2025. Born on January 12, 1942, in Tolono, Champaign County, Illinois, Audrey's life was a testament to the power of selfless devotion to fam...

Norman A. Frapp, 92, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at The Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong.He was born on December 18, 1932, in Joliet, Illinois, to Norman E. Frapp and Kathrine (Johnston) Frapp. On November 12, 1953, he married Donna J. Lane, and together ...

Mr. T. Max Lawrence, known affectionately as Max to his friends and family, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on the 15th of January 2026, at the venerable age of 88. Born on December 9, 1937, in Allendale, Illinois, Max was the cherished son of the late Theodore "Ted" and Lena L. (Enlow)...

Barbara M. Eberly, 86, of Oblong, passed away at 3:38 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, Illinois.Barbara was born on February 27, 1939, in Pinkstaff, Illinois, a daughter of Lyman O. Stevenson and Thelma June Earnst Stevenson. She married William R. “Bill”...

John Leroy Leffler, 87, of Willow Hill, IL, passed away at 12:50 am on Wednesday, January 01, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.He was born in Jasper County, IL, on June 14, 1938, to Clarence Ishmael “Spoony” and Mary (Daugherty) Leffler. He married his true love, Elsie Yager, on...

Mr. Philip J. Murray, known affectionately to all as Philip, was called home to his eternal rest on January 5, 2026, after many months of failing health. Born on a crisp autumn day on October 31, 1940, in Robinson Township, Crawford County, IL, he lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his f...

Mr. Floyd Leon Cravens, known affectionately as Leon to his friends and family, embarked on his final journey on December 17, 2025, after many months of failing health. His passage from this world occurred peacefully at his residence in Robinson, Illinois, surrounded by the love and warmth of his fa...

OBLONG — Karen J. Fleek, 54, of Oblong, passed away at 9:11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home in Oblong.She was born on September 26, 1971, in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Larry G. Meeks and Gloria D. (Dunlap) Meeks. Karen was united in marriage to Michael Wayne Fleek on Decem...

Ellis Monroe Sanders, a cherished soul known affectionately as Ellis by his friends and family, left this world on December 10, 2025, after a prolonged period of declining health. His final days were spent at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family....

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Rich, 81, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:22 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. She was born December 18, 1943, in Willow Hill Township, Jasper County, the daughter of Harold Joseph Woodard and Marjor...

Mr. Jay Arlie Guyer, known affectionately to friends and family as Jay, passed away on November 28, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, intellect, and a life lived with generosity and faith. Born on November 1, 1956, in Robinson, Illinois, Jay was the cherished son o...

Esther Eileen Harmon, 70, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:05 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.She was born on June 1, 1955, in Olney, Illinois, to William Deletis and Mary Eveleen (Carter) Green. Esther grew up near Ellery, Illinoi...