Michael Ward
Nov 9, 2026
Michael L. Ward, of Lamar, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Michael was born March 10, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Hubert and Lelia (Bounds) Ward.
Michael is survived by his wife, Anna Kessens Ward, of Lamar; children: Tina (Robert) Winograd, of Pearland, TX, Amy (Matt) Lockett, of Nicholasville, KY, Scott (Sarah) Ward, of Evansville,...
Mary Alice Heichelbech
Nov 9, 2026
Mary Alice Heichelbech, 92, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, November 9th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.
Mary Alice was born December 11, 1933, to Everett and Barbara (Howerton) Jones. She married Silas Heichelbech at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tell City on October 5, 1957. He preceded her in death on April 24,2026.
She worked at General Electric...
John Verkamp
Nov 6, 2026
John Leo Verkamp, 55, of French Lick, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. John was born on October 1, 1971, in Huntingburg to Clarence and Donna (Andry) Verkamp.
John is survived by his wife, Brandy (Pund) Verkamp, of French Lick; daughter Alyssa (Timothy) Swartzentruber, of Chrisney; one grandchild on the way, Parker...
Shirley Bryant
Nov 1, 2026
Shirley Bryant, 84, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Willowdale Village in Dale. Shirley was born, September 15, 1942 in Ferdinand to Edwin and Caroline (Miller) Reckelhoff.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Michael (Mickey) Bryant Sr. of St. Meinrad; her children, Judi (Michael) Brosseau of Huntingburg, Brenda Oeding of Stendal, Don (Barbara) Messmer of St....
Shirley Ann Schipp
Oct 22, 2026
Shirley Ann Schipp, age 84, of Ferdinand, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville.
Shirley was born on August 5, 1942, in Jasper to Ermin and Kathryn (Fuhs) Friedman. She married Francis Schipp on May 20, 1967, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper.
She was a 1960 graduate of Jasper High School....
Darl Foltz
Oct 15, 2026
Darl Lee Foltz, 77, of Ferdinand, passed away at his home on October 15, 2026.
Darl was born on December 23, 1948, in Conneaut, Ohio, to Ralph and Marion (Miner) Foltz.
Darl proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from July 23, 1968, through May 4, 1971. In his younger years, he enjoyed horseback riding. He also enjoyed...
George Schipp
Oct 14, 2026
George T. Schipp, 73, of Ferdinand passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday October 14. He was born on June 16, 1953 to Leroy and Mary Jo (Boeglin) Schipp. He was united in marriage to Elaine Mehling on June 12, 1976 at St Ferdinand Catholic Church where they remained lifetime members of Christ the King Parish.
George was a passionate educator...
Herman Mills
Oct 14, 2026
Herman Mills, 75, of St. Meinrad, passed away on October 14, 2026, at his home. Herman was born on January 23, 1951, to Ed and Elsie (Jones) Mills. He was united in marriage to Sue Ann Thompson on October 4, 1997, in Ottawa, Illinois.
Herman retired from GE after 30 years in the mixing building. He enjoyed spending his free time...
Rita C. Fuchs
Oct 4, 2026
Rita C. Fuchs, 71, of Ferdinand, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Brookside Village in Jasper. Rita was born August 6, 1955 in Indianapolis to Raymond and Caroline (Schipp) Hoppenjans. She married Clarence Fuchs on August 11, 1979 in St. Ferdinand Church. Clarence preceded her in death on January 9, 2019.
Rita enjoyed going to estate sales with her...
Donna J. Schneider
Sep 30, 2026
Donna J. Schneider, 83, of St. Anthony, passed away on September 30, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Donna was born on December 19, 1942, to Emory and Mary Louise (Schaefer) Heidorn. She was united in marriage to Leo J. Schneider on April 12, 1969, at St. Mary’s Church in Huntingburg; Leo preceded her in death on...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
