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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rowena Waninger
Apr 20, 2026
Rowena Waninger, 91, of Troy, passed away Monday April 20, 2026.
Rowena was born January 5, 1935, in Perry County to Carl and Lorene (Hagedorn) Harpenau. She was united in marriage to William Waninger on September 19, 1956, in Saint John’s Catholic Church in New Boston.
Rowena loved to cook and bake. She often baked peanut brittle for St. Meinrad Archabbey. She...
Susanna Schilling
Apr 16, 2026
Susanna Schilling, 72, of St. Henry, passed away on Thursday, April 16th at her home. Susanna was born April 22, 1953 in Jasper to Albert and Marcella (Fromme) Kluesner. She married Daniel Klingle on November 3, 1973. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1990. Susanna married Thomas Schilling on March 27, 1993 in St. Henry Catholic Church.
Susanna enjoyed...
Audrey Avis Byers
Apr 15, 2026
Audrey Avis Byers, 86, of Gentryville passed away Wednesday, April 15th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Audrey was born on May 29, 1939 in Dale to Clarence and Annie (Peckenpaugh) Stephens. She was united in marriage to Jerry Byers on, January 2, 1959 in Kentucky. Jerry preceded her in death on February 6, 2024.
Audrey loved riding horses,...
Linda Sue Jones
Apr 13, 2026
Linda Sue Jones, 75, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, April 13th at her home in Ferdinand. Linda was born, October 22, 1950 in Bullocktown, IN to Charles and Bessie (Fortune) Horsley. She married Keith Jones on March 26, 1971 in Selvin.
Linda loved animals and gardening. She enjoyed riding motorcycle with her husband, Keith.
Linda is survived by her husband of...
William Edward Rohl
Apr 12, 2026
William Edward Rohl, 84, of Schnellville, passed away on Sunday, April 12th in Ferdinand. Bill was born April 23, 1941 in Perry County to Estel and Jesse Mae (Wiseman) Rohl. He married Nancy Kluesner on August 17, 1963 in St. John Catholic Church in Bristow.
Bill was a retired School Superintendent. He was an avid gardener and was always tinkering and...
Albert Berger
Apr 9, 2026
Albert John Berger, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2026.
He was born on March 23, 1945, in Spencer County, Indiana, to Victor and Anna (Schwartz) Berger. On April 29, 1967 he was united in marriage to Janice Herbig at Holy Family Church in Jasper, IN. Albert graduated from St. Ferdinand High School in 1963 and soon...
