Ralph Joseph Wirthwein
Feb 28, 2022
Ralph Joseph Wirthwein, 72, of Chrisney passed away February 28, 2022 at his home. Ralph was born July 18, 1949 in Huntingburg to Joseph and Gloria (Barcelona) Wirthwein. Ralph graduated from Dale High School and Oakland City College. He worked at Wal-Mart in Tell City and was owner/operator of Ralph Wirthwein's Greenhouse since 1995. He bartended in Ferdinand for many...
Emily Stallman
Feb 20, 2022
Emily Stallman, 69, of Ferdinand, passed away on Sunday, February 20th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Emily was born June 14, 1952 in Huntingburg to Emil and Clara (Strobel) Stallman. Emily worked at SIRS. She enjoyed playing Bingo, Turnover and singing. Emily medaled in the Special Olympics bowling competition. She loved being around people. Emily is survived...
Leray Goepferich
Feb 17, 2022
Leray Goepferich, 50, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday February 17, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Leray was born on August 1, 1971 in Huntingburg to Norbert and Philomena (Blume) Goepferich. Leray worked for the Sisters of St. Benedict in the kitchen, and formerly worked at Mobel Inc. He volunteered at the Meals on Wheels in Ferdinand. He was an...
Leroy Voegerl
Feb 12, 2022
Leroy Voegerl, 86, of St. Anthony, passed away on, Saturday, February 12th. Leroy was born September 9, 1935 to Mike and Martina (Nord) Voegerl. He married Alberta Lampert on July 28,1958 in Holy Family Catholic Church. She preceded him in death in August of 1960. Leroy married Lorine Beier on September 9, 1961 in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Fulda. Leroy...
Dorothy Traver
Feb 7, 2022
Dorothy Traver, 78 of Rockport, passed away on Monday, February 7th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Dorothy was born April 10,1943 in Wisconsin to Leslie and Gertrude (Gavin) Boggess. She married Allie Traver Jr. on, September 9,1964, in Beloit, WI. He preceded her in death on August 26, 1986. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and...
Alberta "Bert" Graman
Feb 6, 2022
Alberta M. "Bert" Graman, 95, of St. Meinrad passed away Sunday February 6, 2022 at Brookside Village in Jasper. Alberta was born June 29, 1926 in St. Meinrad to Alois and Rose (Werne) Vaal. She married Hilbert "Hip" Graman on June 4, 1946 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. Hilbert preceded her in death on January 20, 1998. Alberta was a...
Jean Schlachter
Feb 1, 2022
Jean Wilhelmina Wellmeier Schlachter, 93, of Lamar, passed away on February 1st at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Jean was born December 14, 1928 in Evansville to Samuel and Viola (Damm) Wellmeier. She married Robert Eugene Schlachter on October 24, 1951 in Evansville. Jean was a retired Purchasing Agent. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, hand quilting, knitting and crocheting....
Sylvia M. Spencer
Jan 26, 2022
Sylvia M. Spencer, 85, of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday January 26, 2022 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Sylvia was born on April 30, 1936 in Ferdinand to Albert A. and Theresia (Loechte) Krampe. She was united in marriage to Walter Spencer Sr. on May 14, 1975 in Illinois. Walter preceded her in death on August 25, 1982....
Helen M. Weyer
Jan 20, 2022
Helen M. Weyer, 90, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday January 20, 2022 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Helen was born in Spencer County on February 28, 1931 to Simon and Catherine (Rahman) Schum. She was united in marriage to Hugo R. Weyer on September 6, 1952 in Saint Ferdinand Church. Hugo preceded her in death on September...
Mary Jean Schurz
Jan 14, 2022
Mary Jean Schurz June 18, 1948 – January 14, 2022 Mary Jean (Jeanne) Schurz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 14, 2022. We celebrate Jeanne's life and love as we remember her. She was a friend and inspiration to many, and filled the hearts of all who knew her with kindness and joy. Loved ones that...
Charles Stallman
Jan 13, 2022
Charles Stallman, 85, of Santa Claus, passed away on Thursday, January 13th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Charles was born August 23, 1936 in Mariah Hill to Emil and Clara (Strobel) Stallman. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Larissa Panczilius and his second wife, JoAnn Furmanic. Charles was a member of Ferdinand American Legion...
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Roos
Jan 8, 2022
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bartley Roos, 85, of Ferdinand, passed away on Saturday, January 8th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Betty was born March 1, 1936 in Ferdinand to Walter and Lucille (Weyer) Bartley. She married Edward P. Roos II on November 27, 1954 in St. Ferdinand Church. Betty was a former Clerk at Farbest Foods, and a...
Rita Brockman
Jan 4, 2022
Rita Brockman, 90 of St. Meinrad, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Northwood Good Samaritan Retirement Center in Jasper. Rita was born April 1, 1931 in Tell City to Henry and Catherine (Eberle) Strobel. She married Levinus Brockman on November 27, 1952 in St. Paul's Catholic Church in Tell City. He preceded her in death on January 9,...
Walter J. Wagner
Dec 20, 2021
Walter J. Wagner, 84, of Santa Claus, passed away on Monday, December 20th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Walter was born to Paul and Emma (Mehling) Wagner on February 14, 1937 in Fulda. Walter was a member of St. Boniface Parish in Fulda. He is survived by a brother, Ervin H. Wagner of Ferdinand and his caregiver,...
Joan Elizabeth Verkamp
Dec 17, 2021
Joan E. Verkamp, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in the presence of loving family on December 17, 2021. Joan was born in Louisville, KY on February 13, 1924 to Rupert and Emma (Hollinden) Klueh. She married James F. Verkamp on July 10, 1945 in Bremerton, Washington. The shared 65 years of marriage and were blessed with nine children....
Milinda B. Hill
Dec 15, 2021
Milinda B. Hill, 60, of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, December 15th, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. She was born May 26, 1961 in Evansville to John and Pat (Wallace) Ryan. Milinda married Randy Sturgeon on June 29, 1999. Milinda enjoyed crafts, gardening, her dogs and caring for people in need. She was a member of Redemption...
Father John H. Schipp
Dec 10, 2021
Fr. John H. Schipp, 83, of Ferdinand passed away Friday December 10, 2021 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. John was born in Ferdinand on October 12, 1938 to Herbert L. and Mary Ann (Loew) Schipp. He was ordained into the priesthood on May 23, 1964 in Evansville. He was a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville....
Walter M. Vaal
Dec 9, 2021
Walter M. Vaal, 89, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday December 9, 2021 at his home in Ferdinand. Walter was born on January 20, 1932 in St. Meinrad to Odilo and Pauline (Konerding) Vaal. He was united in marriage to Viola W. Bettag on September 15, 1956 in Saint Joseph Church in Jasper. Walter retired from DMI Furniture in Ferdinand. He...
Charlotte A. Hassfurther
Dec 5, 2021
Charlotte A. Hassfurther, 76, of Ferdinand passed away Sunday December 5, 2021 at Willowdale Village in Dale. Charlotte was born July 28, 1945 in Dale to Emil and Alice (Schwindel) Brenner. She was united in marriage to Thomas Hassfurther on November 29, 1969 in St. Joseph Church in Dale. Charlotte retired from the Abbey Press after 50 years. She was...
Leroy J. Greulich
Dec 3, 2021
Leroy J. Greulich, 89, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Friday, December 3rd at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Leroy was born December 28, 1931 in St. Meinrad to Benno and Lela (Wills) Greulich. He married Bettye Vaal on April 23, 1955 in St. Meinrad. Leroy was a member of St. Meinrad Catholic Church, St. Meinrad American Legion,...
