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Shirley Rose Olinger
Nov 12, 2022
Shirley Rose (Schnell) Olinger, 85, of Ferdinand was called home at 4:50 pm, Saturday Nov. 12, 2022. She was born October 29, 1937 in Schnellville, IN to Victor J. And Henrietta C. Persohn Schnell. She graduated from St. Ferdinand High School in 1955. She was united in marriage with James F. Olinger September 28, 1963, at Sacred Heart Church in...
Robert "Bob" Louis Schum
Nov 6, 2022
Robert "Bob" Schum, 93, of Mariah Hill, passed away on Sunday, November 6th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Robert was born September 20, 1929 in Mariah Hill to Louis and Lucille (Hartz) Schum. He married Dorothy R. Fendel on June 18, 1949 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. She preceded him in death on December 16, 2020. In...
Janice "Janie" Rae Gogel
Nov 3, 2022
Janice "Janie" Rae Gogel, 80, of Jasper, passed away at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand on Thursday, November 3rd. Janice was born June 20, 1942 in Ferdinand to Ray and Victoria (Kluemper) Recker. She married Charles Gogel on October 7, 1961 in St. Ferdinand Church. Charles preceded her in death on March 22, 2016. Janice was a member of...
Edward Paul Roos Iii
Oct 31, 2022
Edward Paul Roos, III., passed away on October 31st at his home in Holland. Edward was born April 23, 1955 in Huntingburg to Edward II and Elizabeth (Bartley) Roos. Edward is survived by sons, Paul (Sara) Roos and Frank Roos all of Box Elder, South Dakota; two brothers, Christopher (Tina) Roos and Michael Roos all of Ferdinand; one sister, Glenda...
Robert M. Cantner
Oct 21, 2022
Robert M. Cantner, 33, of Dale passed away Friday October 21st at his home. Robert was born July 15, 1989 in Evansville to Douglas Randall and Angela Faye (Parker) Cantner. Robert enjoyed reading and music. He graduated from Pensacola High School. Surviving are his mother, Angela Faye (Greg) Rumage of Dale, his father, Douglas Randall (Lisa) Cantner of Pensacola, FL....
Arthur "Pheff" Sonderman
Oct 21, 2022
Arthur "Pheff" Sonderman, 88, of Ferdinand passed away Friday October 21st at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Arthur was born in Louisville, KY. on August 7, 1934 to Albert and Gladys (Mc Nab) Sonderman. He was united in marriage to Rita Bockting on October 3, 1959 in Mary Help Of Christians Church in Mariah Hill. Arthur was a...
Andreas "Andy" M. Gramelspacher
Oct 19, 2022
Andreas Michael "Andy" Gramelspacher, 40 of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday October 19th at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Andy was born on December 10, 1981 in Fort Knox, KY. to Michael and Janice (Keller) Gramelspacher. Andy enjoyed listening to music CDs, and playing with his toys. Surviving are his parents, Michael and Janice Gramelspacher of Ferdinand. Two sisters, Anna M. (David)...
Brandon Kunkler
Oct 18, 2022
Brandon Kunkler, 45, of Bloomington passed away October 18, 2022 at his home. Brandon was born on September 11, 1977 in Huntingburg, Indiana to Michael G. and Lana J. (Nahler) Kunkler. Brandon received his Masters of Electronics from Stevens Institute of Technology. Brandon was a valued member of the Indiana University Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter, and formerly...
Sherry Ann Vanwinkle
Oct 17, 2022
Sherry Ann Van Winkle, 75, of Ferdinand passed away Monday October 17th at her home. Sherry was born in Tell City on February 19, 1947 to Albert and Mary B. (Barbre) Wheatley. She was united in marriage to Robert Van Winkle on September 17, 1966 in St. John's Catholic Church in Bristow. Robert passed away on April 14, 2010. Sherry...
Raymond P. Kessner
Oct 12, 2022
Raymond P. Kessner, 80, of Saint Anthony passed away Wednesday October 12, 2022 at his home. Raymond was born in Bristow Indiana on December 8, 1941 to Jennings and Enid Kessner. He was united in marriage to Norma Troesch on June 9, 1962 in Saint Meinrad. Norma preceded him in death on March 18, 2020. Raymond was a member of...
Melvin "Mousie" Daunhauer
Oct 8, 2022
Melvin J. "Mousie" Daunhauer, 78, of Ferdinand passed away Saturday October 8, 2022 at Linda B. White Hospice House in Evansville. Melvin was born in Ferdinand on July 3, 1944 to Earl L. "Pete" and Hilda (Brockman) Daunhauer. He was united in marriage to Jane Schum on May 9, 1970 in Saint Ferdinand Church. Melvin was a lifelong member of...
Donald E. Saunders
Oct 6, 2022
Donald E. Saunders, 73, of St. Meinrad, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, October 6th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. He was born June 12, 1949 in Floyd Knobs to the late Marvin and Louise (McKinley) Saunders. He is survived by his loving companion of 41 years, Sandra Staup and their daughters, Lisa (Perry E. Jr)...
William Joseph Schuetter
Oct 3, 2022
William "Bill" Joseph Schuetter, 61, of Ferdinand passed away Monday October 3, 2022 at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Bill was born May 23, 1961 in Jasper to Jacob "Jack" and Barbara (Ruhe) Schuetter. He was united in marriage to Maxine "Max" Ernst on May 13, 1989 in St. Ferdinand Church. Bill was a lifelong member of Saint Ferdinand Parish....
John Werne
Oct 3, 2022
John Werne, 74, of Ferdinand, passed away at his home on Monday, October 3rd. John was born October 20, 1947 in St. Meinrad to Victor and Josephine (Kunkler) Werne. He married Linda Kemper on May 29, 1971 in St. Ferdinand Church. She preceded him in death on November 20, 2011. John was a member of Christ the King Parish, St....
Charlene Dee Rickenbaugh
Sep 25, 2022
Charlene Dee Rickenbaugh, 53, of Ferdinand passed away Sunday September 25th at IU Health in Indianapolis. Charlene was born on March 15, 1969 in Huntingburg to Leo R. and Rose Marie (Petry) Mullis. She was united in marriage to Jay Rickenbaugh on July 2, 1993 at Lincoln Boyhood Memorial. Charlene was an employee at Best Home Furnishings. She enjoyed motorcycles,...
William A. Waninger
Sep 24, 2022
William A. Waninger, 90, of Saint Meinrad passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 at his home. William was born May 4, 1932 in St. Meinrad to Andrew and Ceclia (May) "Waninger. He was united in marriage to Rowena Harpenau on September 19, 1956 in Saint John Chrysostom Church in New Boston. William was a lifelong member of Saint Meinrad Parish....
Carol Jean Henderson
Sep 22, 2022
Carol Jean Witkoski Henderson, 85, of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Santa Claus passed away in Jacksonville, FL. on Thursday September 22, 2022. Carol was born January 12, 1937 in Lansing, OH. To Alex and Mary (Truchan) Podgorski. She was united in marriage to Joseph Witkoski on September 13, 1958. Joseph preceded her in death on January 12, 1993. She married...
Virginia R. Johannemann
Sep 19, 2022
Virginia R. Johannemann, 90, of Ferdinand passed away Monday September 19th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Virginia was born January 10, 1932 in Saint Henry to Clem and Clara (Brinkman) Lange. She was united in marriage to Albert J. Johannemann on May 17, 1952 in Saint Henry Church. Albert preceded her in death on February 16, 2012....
Blake R. Meyer
Sep 19, 2022
Blake R. Meyer, 29, of Saint Henry passed away Monday September 19, 2022 in Huntingburg. Blake was born March 3, 1993 in Huntingburg to Bob and Lois (Oeding) Meyer. Blake was a former employee at Best Home Furnishings and at Masterbrand Cabinets. He graduated from Southridge High School in 2011. He was an avid sports enthusiast, especially the Arizona Cardinals....
Mary Elizabeth Ferguson
Sep 16, 2022
Mary Elizabeth (Jamieson) Ferguson was born to Livingston Jamieson and Merle (Hyde) Jamieson on June 14, 1925 in Rochester, New York. She peacefully left this world for her eternal reward surrounded by her loving family on September 16, 2022. She was married to Roger J. Ferguson on May 12, 1956. She is survived by their children Laura (Stephen) McDonald, James...
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