Mary Helen Richardson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Helen Richardson of Olney, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary Helen left this world on July 25, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Helen Richardson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Zimmerle and Helen S. Zimmerle (Smith); her husband Raymond Richardson; her daughter Brenda Crippin; her grandson Jay Crippin; and her sister Joanne Zimmerle.
She is survived by: her children, Lynda Kalaher of Pana, Debra Chapman (Dee) of Decatur, Connie Richardson of Olney, Karen Stanley (Harold) of Olney, Mable Davis of Decatur, Raymond Richardson of Olney, Charles Richardson (Kim) of Olney and Michael Richardson of Olney. She is also survived by Seventeen grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Meyer Funeral Home (945 S West St, Olney, IL 62450). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at the Blain Cemetery.
