Doretha A. Wahl
Sep 8, 2026
Doretha A. Wahl, 95, of Ferdinand passed away surrounded by her family on September 8, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Doretha was born, January 7, 1931 to Rupert and Emma M. (Hollinden) Klueh. She married James “Jim” Wahl on July 31, 1954, in Ferdinand and celebrated 70 years of marriage. Jim preceded her in death on...
Jay E. Messmer
Sep 5, 2026
Jay E. Messmer, 67, of Ferdinand, passed away on, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Willowdale Village in Dale. Jay was born February 25, 1959 in Huntingburg to Emil and Alberta (Petry) Messmer.
Jay was a 1977 graduate of Forest Park High School and a retired Coal Miner. He loved to be with his family and would often take his grandkids to...
Peggy A. Schwartz
Sep 1, 2026
Peggy A. Schwartz, 77, of Bretzville, passed away on September 1, 2026 at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Peggy was born on December 3, 1948 to Raymond and Rita A. (Meyer) Oser. She married David L. Schwartz on March 20, 1967.
Peggy worked as a key-punch operator before settling into her family life as a homemaker. She also helped with the...
Stanley Hurm
Sep 1, 2026
Stanley Hurm, 82, of Fulda passed away on September 1st at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Stanley was born May 23, 1944 in Fulda to Hugo and Ann (Stratman) Hurm. He married Patricia Johnson on May 26, 1973 in Lemont, IL. She preceded him in death in 1987. Stanley married Carolyn Morgan on April 7, 1995 in Spencer County.
Stanley served...
Virgil Mark Goebel
Aug 31, 2026
Virgil "Mark" Goebel, 78, of St. Anthony, passed away peacefully at his home on August 31st. Mark was born December 12th 1947, in Paris, IL, to Virgil and Virginia (Ware) Goebel. Mark is survived by his son Dorian Goebel of Petersburg IN, and daughter Marni (Justin) Vonderheide, along with his grandchildren who he adored Anstin and Amrin Vondehreide St.Anthony: his...
Austin Joseph Haake
Aug 27, 2026
Austin J. Haake, 31, of St. Louis, MO, tragically passed away in an automobile accident on August 27, 2026. Austin was born on January 23, 1995, in Huntingburg, to Henry and Lisa (Knies) Haake.
Austin is a graduate of Forest Park High School, Class of 2013, and a graduate of Purdue University, Class of 2017. He worked in construction management as...
Mary Alice Ruxer
Aug 19, 2026
Mary Alice Ruxer, 102, of St. Meinrad passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.
Mary Alice was born to August and Clara (Niehaus) Ringeman on January 16, 1924. She was united in marriage to Charles “Charlie” Ruxer on November 11, 1944 in St. Meinrad. Charlie preceded her in death on December 11, 2017.
Mary...
Daniel W. Schaefer
Aug 17, 2026
Daniel W. Schaefer, 67, of St. Meinrad, passed away August 17, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Daniel was born on February 7, 1959, in Huntingburg to Alvin and Mary Ann (Wright) Schaefer. He was united in marriage to Pamela Friedel on May 10, 1986, in Perry County.
Daniel was a retired laborer for Local 561. He enjoyed working with...
Sharon Taylor
Aug 13, 2026
Sharon Taylor, 65, of Bristow, passed away on August 13, 2026. Sharon was born on February 13, 1961, in Tell City to John and Mercedes (Bauer) Prueher. She was united in marriage to Rick Taylor on October 23, 1982, in St. Martin of Tours in Siberia, Indiana.
Sharon retired from Kimball International in Santa Claus. Sharon enjoyed raising plants, watching Pureflix,...
Marie Dall
Aug 13, 2026
Marie Dall, 93, of Ferdinand, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on, Thursday, August 13th, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Marie was born on September 22, 1932, in Louisville to Leo and Bertha (Miller) Lueken. She was united in marriage to Robert A. Dall on May 5, 1956, in Sacred Heart Church in Schnellville, Indiana. Robert preceded...
Kevin L. Fehribach
Aug 12, 2026
Kevin J. Fehribach, 70, of Holland passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 12th at his home. Kevin was born on August 26, 1955 in Jasper, Indiana to Karl and Dorothy (Gehlhausen) Fehribach. He was united in marriage to Tonda Whitten in 1998 in Jasper Indiana.
Kevin was a Coal Miner at Peabody Coal Company working as an operator. He also drove...
Thomas L. Fuchs
Jul 29, 2026
Thomas L. Fuchs, 70, of Dale, passed away on Wednesday, July 29th at Transcendent Healthcare in Boonville. Tom was born March 10, 1956 in Huntingburg to Robert Sr. and Leona (Kern) Fuchs.
Tom is survived by a brother, Bobby Jr. (Wendy) Fuchs of Ferdinand. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ralph, Clarence, Daniel and Jerry Fuchs. Tom’s...
Elvin Walker
Jul 26, 2026
Elvin Walker, 83, of Bristow passed away Sunday July 26 at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper.
Elvin was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1943 to Percy and Alma (Schroer) Walker. He was united in Marriage to Sharon Aders on July 15, 1967 in Tell City. Elvin and Sharon met as pen pals, and after many letters, he drove...
Henry Haake
Jul 25, 2026
Henry Haake, 63, of Ferdinand passed away Saturday July 25th at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born in Huntingburg on March 7, 1963 to J. Roy and Marcella (Schipp) Haake. He was united in marriage to Lisa Knies on April 19, 1986 in St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Henry was a graduate of Forest Park High School. He...
Anna M. Jacob
Jul 24, 2026
Anna M. Jacob, 81, of Birdseye, passed away on Friday, July 24th at home surrounded by her loving family. Anna was born on May 3, 1945 in St. Henry to Raymond and Rose (Oeding) Kerstiens. She married Hillary Jacob on September 14, 1963 in St. Meinrad.
Anna is survived by her husband, Hilary; three sons, Tony (Myrna) Jacob of Schnellville, Steve...
William Kerkhoff
Jul 17, 2026
William F. Kerkhoff, 83, of Ferdinand passed away Friday July 17 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.
William was born August 2, 1943, to William and Agnes (Oser) Kerkhoff. He was united in marriage to Brenda Satkamp on July 11, 1964 at Salem United Church of Christ.
William served in the Army from 1964-1966 in Germany. Through life, he worked...
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
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
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
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...
