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Michael Oeding
Jun 15, 2023
Michael Oeding, 65, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday June 15th at Scenic Hill At The Monastery in Ferdinand. Michael was born on February 15, 1958 in Huntingburg to James N. and Margaret Aleen (Bromm) Oeding. Michael retired from Masterbrand and also worked for The Indiana Department of Transportation for several years. He was a graduate of Heritage Hills High School....
Elfrieda M. Hedinger
Jun 14, 2023
Elfrieda M. Hedinger, 101, of Ferdinand passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday June 14th at Legacy Living in Jasper. Elfrieda was born in Spencer County on April 16, 1922 to John and Ida (Schum) Mehling. She was united in marriage to Herbert Hedinger on May 9, 1946 in St. Ferdinand Church. Herbert preceded her in death on...
Joan Elizabeth Heeke
Jun 12, 2023
Joan Elizabeth Heeke, 71, of Ferdinand passed away Monday June 12, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Joan was born in Huntingburg on October 10, 1951 to August "Gust" and Frances (Tempel) Krampe. She was united in marriage to Richard "Rick" Heeke on June 16, 1984 in St. Ferdinand Church. Joan was a lifelong member of St. Ferdinand Parish. She...
Frances E. Schlachter
Jun 12, 2023
Frances E. Schlachter, 89, of Siberia passed away Monday June 12, 2023 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Frances was born in Siberia on February 5, 1934 to Albert and Caroline (Denu) Otto. She was united in marriage to William "Sam" Schlachter on June 18, 1955 in St. Martin of Tours Church in Siberia. Sam preceded her in...
Larry A. Werne
Jun 2, 2023
Larry A. Werne, 73, of Ferdinand passed away June 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born in Washington, IN. on November 6, 1949 to Gilbert and Irene (Terwiske) Werne. He was united in marriage to Linda Head on September 9, 1972 in St. Ferdinand Church. Larry was a member of Ferdinand American Legion and the Ferdinand V.F.W....
Riley S. Mullis
May 29, 2023
Riley S. Mullis, 18 of Dubois passed away on Monday May 29th West of Taswell. Riley was born on January 29, 2005 in Jasper to Dean O. and Mary (Brosmer) Mullis. Riley was employed at Sander Processing in Celestine. He enjoyed hunting turkey, deer, and coons. He loved being an uncle and being with family and friends. He enjoyed life...
Gloria A. Ubelhor
May 28, 2023
Gloria A. Ubelhor, 52, of Tennyson, passed away on Sunday, May 28th at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born August 16,1970 in Jasper to Carrol Deno and Elaine Feltner. Gloria married Timothy Ubelhor on March 4,1989 in St. Meinrad. She was a member of Central Christian Church in Huntingburg. Gloria enjoyed demolition derbies and was a former Hair Stylist....
Carol J. Dall
May 27, 2023
Carol J. (Hopf) Dall, age 81, of Ferdinand, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Carol was born in Jasper, on June 16, 1941, to Andrew and Carrie (Horney) Hopf. She graduated as valedictorian of Jasper High School in 1959, and was united in marriage to Norbert Dall on June 7, 1962, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Carol worked...
Ernest E. Prechtel Sr.
May 25, 2023
Ernest E. Prechtel Sr., 84, passed away in Birdseye surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 16, 1938 to Theodore and Mary (Hentrup) Prechtel in Schnellville, IN. Ernest married Monica (Collignon) on February 13, 1960 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fulda. She preceded him in death on June 30, 2011. Ernest was a former owner/operator at Best...
Ronald J. Schwinghamer
May 23, 2023
Ronald J. "Ron" Schwinghamer, 81, of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Deaconess Mid-Town in Evansville. Ron was born August 8, 1941 in Jasper to Michael and Flora (Krapf) Schwinghamer. He was united in marriage to Elsie Uebelhor on February 24, 1962 in St. Ferdinand Church. Ron was a 1959 graduate of Jasper High School. He served in...
Edwina E. Wendholt
May 16, 2023
Edwina E. Wendholt, 87, of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday May 16th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Edwina was born on July 6, 1935 in Siberia to Edwin and Alma (Troesch) Elmer. She was united in marriage to Henry C. Wendholt on August 20, 1955 in St. Martin of Tours Church in Siberia. Henry preceded her in death...
Rita Marie Gogel
May 14, 2023
Rita Marie Gogel was surrounded by love as she entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 14th at 5:44 a.m. at the home of her daughter. Rita was born August 21, 1933 in St. Meinrad, Indiana to Johannes and Agnes Seckinger. Rita was a first born generation American, as her parents were German immigrants. She married James L. Gogel on...
Laverne A. Begle
May 13, 2023
LaVerne A. Begle, 85, of Ferdinand, passed away on Saturday, May 13th. She was born August 9, 1937 in St. Anthony to Clement and Catherine (Haas) Hasenour. LaVerne married Hilary Louis Begle on October 12, 1957 in St. Anthony of Padua Church. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2023. LaVerne's greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren...
Dennis Louis Gogel
May 12, 2023
Dennis Louis Gogel, 82, of Ferdinand passed away Friday May 12th at his residence. Dennis was born on April 10, 1941 in Mariah Hill to Edward and Ida (Balbach) Gogel. He was united in marriage to Clara Begle on April 1, 1967 in St. Ferdinand Church. Dennis retired from NERCO as a coal mine mechanic. He was a member of...
Cynthia "Cindi" Lemen
May 9, 2023
Cynthia "Cindi" L. Lemen, 70, of Santa Claus, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Cindi was born January 10, 1953 in Huntingburg to Elmer "Billy" and Clarissa (Mehling) Fischer. She married Steven Lemen on September 16, 1978 at Lincoln State Park. Cindi was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish where...
Janet Roller
Apr 30, 2023
Janet Roller, 63, of Derby, passed away on Sunday, April 30th at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. She was born September 14, 1959 in Ferdinand to Jacob "Jack" and Barbara Schuetter. Janet married Jeff Roller on February 14, 1989 in Muncie. Janet loved to travel to Colorado and North Carolina to spend time with her daughters and grandchildren. She loved...
Joseph R. Wiederkehr Jr.
Apr 18, 2023
Joseph R. Wiederkehr Jr., 89, of Saint Meinrad passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023 at Willowdale Village in Dale. Joseph was born on November 24, 1933 in St. Meinrad to Joseph Sr. and Hedwig (Moog) Wiederkehr. He was united in marriage to Betty Gogel on September 1, 1952 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. Betty preceded him in death on January...
Keith Quante
Apr 14, 2023
Keith Quante, 51, of Ferdinand, passed away on Friday, April 14th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Keith was born November 11, 1971 in Huntingburg to Roger and Janet (Merkley) Quante. Keith enjoyed wood carving, traveling, playing music and attending music festivals. He was employed at French Lick Casino and enjoyed dealing cards there. He is survived by...
Viola W. Vaal
Apr 7, 2023
Viola W. Vaal, of Ferdinand passed away April 7, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Viola was born on July 22, 1935 in Jasper to Harold and Margaret (Hackman) Bettag .She was united in marriage to Walter Vaal on September 15, 1956 in Saint Joseph Church in Jasper. Walter preceded her in death on December 9, 2021. She was a...
Hilary Louis Begle
Apr 4, 2023
Hilary Louis Begle, 87, of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Hilary was born on November 4, 1935 in Huntingburg to Edward and Caroline (Mehringer) Begle. He was united in marriage to LaVerne Hasenour On October 12, 1957 in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Hilary was a retired union carpenter, Local...
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