Obituaries in Oblong, IL

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Mr. James Harold Hyatt Jr., age 60, of Obong, IL, died Sunday January 25, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.The family has chosen direct cremation with no services.

Connie Kay Maus, age 83 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 after courageously battling uterus / endometrial cancer.Connie was born March 15, 1942 in Robinson, IL to Woodrow Wilson Helvie and Deloris Lucille (Ritchey) Helvie. She married her high school sweethea...

Donald E. “Donnie” Kraus, 78, of rural Oblong, passed away at 9:55 PM on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL.Donnie was born December 28, 1947, in Ste. Marie Township, Jasper County, IL the son of Edgar George Kraus and Rosena Saloma Hahn Kraus. He married Bonni...

Mrs. Geneva L. “Jinny” (Noblitt) Freeman-Ragon, age 96, of Paint Lick, KY, formerly of Hutsonville, IL, died Thursday January 29, 2026, at 11:07 EST at Maplewood Health & Rehab in Lancaster, KY, following many months of declining health.Funeral arrangements are pending with Pulliam Funeral Home ...

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...

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....