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Frederick Ebert

Frederick Ebert

Jul 7, 2026



Frederick Bernard Ebert, 86, of Ferdinand, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Fred was born on January 24, 1940, in rural Ferdinand to Leo and Viola (Schlachter) Ebert. He graduated from St. Ferdinand High School in 1958 and married Nellie Schue on August 27, 1960, at Mary Help of Christians Church, Mariah Hill.

Fred was a mechanic all of his life,...

Barbara A. Henning

Barbara A. Henning

Jul 3, 2026

Barbara A. Henning, 85, of Ferdinand passed away Friday July 3rd at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Barbara was born on March 7, 1941 in Ferdinand to Edward and Mary (Young) Ruhe. She was united in marriage to Jacob “Jack” Schuetter on February 7, 1959. Jack passed away on August 15, 1978. She then married Tracy Henning on...

Pamela Huff

Pamela Huff

Jul 1, 2026



Pam A. Huff, 74 of Jasper, formerly of Grantsburg, IN, passed away, July 1, 2026, at 8:48 PM with friends by her bedside at Cathedral Healthcare Center, in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on August 12, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ann and Walter J. Huff.

Pam was known for her quirky sense of humor, her inability to cook and ability...

Robert "Hank" Brahm

Robert "Hank" Brahm

Jun 30, 2026

Robert "Hank" Brahm, 63, of Ferdinand, passed away on Tuesday, June 30th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Hank was born October 28, 1962 in Huntingburg to Robert and Micky (Leinenbach) Brahm. He married Valery Greulich on September 16, 1995 in Lincoln City.

Hank enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, camping and side by side riding. He was also a collector...

Roman Jochem

Roman Jochem

Jun 28, 2026

Roman Jochem, 89, of St. Henry, passed away on June 28, 2026, at Serenity Springs surrounded by his loving family.

Roman was born in St. Henry to Emil and Mayme (Sermersheim) Jochem on October 29, 1936. He married Mary Ann Boehm on June 1, 1957, at St. Boniface in Fulda.

Roman was a farmer who loved both farming and his family. He...

Brian Dean Vaal

Brian Dean Vaal

Jun 25, 2026

Brian Dean Vaal, 61, of St. Meinrad, passed away on June 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Brian was born at Perry County Memorial Hospital to Thomas and Carol (Waninger) Vaal on June 18, 1965. He lived his entire life in St. Meinrad.

Brian was a farmer of animals and crops along with his father and grandfather. Brian...

Kenneth Schipp

Kenneth Schipp

Jun 15, 2026

Kenneth “Kenny” Schipp, 74, of Ferdinand, passed away surrounded by family on June 15, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

Kenny was born December 18, 1951 to Norman and Ardella (Bosler) Schipp. He married Carol Witte on July 10, 1971 at St. Mary’s Church in Huntingburg.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol; 2 sons, Jeff (Kelley) Schipp of Ferdinand...

Eleanora Schaeffer

Eleanora Schaeffer

Jun 14, 2026

Eleanora I Schaeffer, 90, of Dale, passed away on Jun 14, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery with family at her side. Eleanora was born to Bernard and Theresia (Jacob) Beier on September 11, 1935. She married Ervin “Blackie” Schaeffer on May 1, 1956. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1975.

Eleanora enjoyed spending time with her family...

Delbert Pierce

Delbert Pierce

Jun 12, 2026

Delbert Pierce, 87, of Dale, passed peacefully into eternal rest on June 12, 2026 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

Delbert was born April 15, 1939, in Horse Creek, Illinois, to Gale Martin and Mary Doris (Byars) Pierce and was raised on a farm in southern Illinois, where he learned the values that would guide him throughout his life....

Thomas Pund

Thomas Pund

Jun 9, 2026

Thomas Pund, 74, of St. Anthony passed away on, Tuesday, June 9th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Thomas was born September 21, 1951 in Ferdinand to Leo and Cornelia (Schum) Pund. He married Linda Klem on July 20, 1974 in St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Thomas was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Anthony Church and St. Anthony...

Leon J. Olinger

Leon J. Olinger

Jun 8, 2026

Leon J Olinger, 86, of Ferdinand, passed away with family surrounding him on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Leon was born on January 27, 1940, in Ferdinand to Leo and Ida (Hohl) Olinger. Leon married Mary Ann Dilger-Olinger February 4, 1961. She preceded him in death May 23, 2006. Leon married Sandra Purtzer Olinger September 2, 2007.

Leon is survived by his wife,...

Mary Selma Knust

Mary Selma Knust

Jun 4, 2026

Mary Selma (Buechler) Knust, born October 27, 1940, passed away surrounded by her family on June 4, 2026.

Mary was the daughter of George and Stella (Mundy) Buechler. She married Donald Knust on September 26, 1959, at St. Anthony Church in St. Anthony.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald; her five children, Kurt (Ilana Levy) Knust of Ft....

Ellen Irene Jochem

Ellen Irene Jochem

May 29, 2026

Ellen Irene (Rasche) Jochem, born September 28, 1942, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2026.

Ellen was the daughter of Paul and Freida (Schepers-Kiefer) Rasche. She married Ralph Jochem on April 29, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana.

She is survived by her three sons, Mark (Yvonne) Jochem, Kevin (Geralyn) Jochem, and Robert (Gina) Jochem,...

Doris Werne

Doris Werne

May 10, 2026

Doris Werne, 94, of Ferdinand passed away peacefully on Sunday May 10th at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Doris was born September 16, 1931 to Francis and Frances (Strobel) Harpenau. She was united in marriage to Allen J. Werne on March 26, 1951 in St. Marks Catholic Church. Allen preceded her in death on August 25, 2014.

Doris was a member...

Petronella "Nellie" Ebert

Petronella "Nellie" Ebert

May 6, 2026

Petronella (Nellie) Jean Ebert, 86, of Ferdinand, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home in Ferdinand, Indiana.

Nellie was born on September 8, 1939, in Mariah Hill to Paul and Catherine (Katie Vaeth) Schue. After Paul’s passing she was raised by her stepfather, Albert Stratman. She attended Dale High School (Class of 1957)....

Edward P Roos II

Edward P Roos II

May 4, 2026

Edward P. Roos II, 90, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Edward was born in Huntingburg on November 27, 1935, to Edward P and Goldia (Schmidt) Roos. He married Elizabeth ‘Betty Ann” Bartley on November 27, 1954. She preceded him in death January 8, 2022.

Edward was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church, and St....

Larry Gogel

Larry Gogel

Apr 29, 2026

Larry Lee Gogel, 62, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Wednesday, April 29th. Larry was born October 23, 1963 in Dubois County to Zeno and Pauline (Waninger) Gogel.

Larry was retired from the Carpenters Union. He was a member of the Indiana National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and was a member of the Perry County Horseman’s Club.

Larry is...

Margaret A. Ruhe

Margaret A. Ruhe

Apr 26, 2026

Margaret (Marge) Ruhe, 101, of Ferdinand, passed away with family by her side on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, Indiana.

Marge was born in Dubois on January 16, 1925 to Joseph and Rosa (Heichelbech) Pieper. She married Arthur G. Ruhe on September 26, 1950. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2000.

Marge was...

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole

Apr 24, 2026

Cheryl Cole, 66 of Harrison County passed away at Baptist Health of Floyd County on Friday, April 24th. Cheryl was born February 20, 1960 in Huntingburg to Albert “Cat” and Lorine (Otto) Fendel.

Cheryl enjoyed playing Bingo, watching game shows and WWE Wrestling.

She is survived by three children, Ashlee McFall of Harrison County, Dale Cole Jr. of Tell City and Randy...

Silas "Hike" Heichelbech

Silas "Hike" Heichelbech

Apr 24, 2026

Silas A. “Hike” Heichelbech, 94, of Ferdinand passed away on Friday, April 24th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Silas was born October 5, 1931 in Ferdinand to George and Elizabeth (Gehl) Heichelbech. He married Mary Alice Jones at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tell City on October 5, 1957.

Silas worked at DMI Furniture for 36 years. He...

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