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Betty J. Kessens

Betty J. Kessens

Sep 29, 2026

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Kessens, of Siberia, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her children. Betty was born December 31, 1941, in Leopold, to Delbert and Martha (Goffinet) Kleaving. She was united in marriage to Lawrence "Larry" Kessens on October 28, 1961, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tell City. Larry preceded her in death...

Norman A. Waninger

Norman A. Waninger

Sep 28, 2026

Norman A. Waninger, 86, of Huntingburg passed away on September 28, 2026, at his home. Norman was born August 20, 1940, in Fulda, to Max and Frances (Kleiser) Waninger. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Braunecker May 19, 1962, at St. Anthony; Betty preceded him in death on May 25, 2018.

Norman retired from IMI as a truck driver....

Charlene R. Egloff

Charlene R. Egloff

Sep 19, 2026

Charlene R. Egloff, 78, of Ferdinand passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 19th, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Charlene was born on May 31, 1948, in Huntingburg to Ralph and Rosalee (Thacker) Singer. She was united in marriage to Marvin “Merf” Egloff on September 21, 1968, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg. Marvin...

Jeffrey A. Paulin

Jeffrey A. Paulin

Sep 17, 2026

Jeffrey Paulin,61, of Siberia passed away surrounded by family on September 17, 2026 at U of L Jewish hospital in Louisville Ky. Jeff was born in Huntingburg, IN on March 26, 1965 to Earl and Therese (Messmer) Paulin.

Jeff was a hardworking man of many talents. Throughout his life, he worked as a truck driver, bus driver, electrician, plumber, and heavy...

Jo Ann Olinger

Jo Ann Olinger

Sep 14, 2026

Jo Ann Olinger, 92, of Ferdinand, passed away surrounded by family on September 14, 2026 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, IN. Jo Ann was born in Ferdinand on December 28, 1933 to Anthony and Edwina (Lueken) Peters. She married Irenus Olinger, September 12, 1953 at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad; he preceded her in death June...

Jerome A. Hildenbrand

Jerome A. Hildenbrand

Sep 13, 2026

Jerome A. Hildenbrand, 83, of Mariah Hill, IN passed away surrounded by family on September 13th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, IN. Jerome was born in Fulda, IN on February 21, 1943 to George and Corina (Boehm) Hildenbrand. He married Irene Alvey May 7, 1966 in Tell City; she preceded him in death December 30, 2007. He...

Frances Drury

Frances Drury

Sep 11, 2026

Theresa Frances Reisz Drury, 98, of Santa Claus, Indiana passed away, Friday, September 11, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery. She was born in Rome, Daviess County, KY, on December 20, 1927, the youngest daughter of Joseph Anselm Reisz and Theresa Frances Simon Reisz. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Owensboro, KY, in 1946 and graduated from...

Doretha A. Wahl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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