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Mary Jean Schurz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Austin Lee Seng

Austin Lee Seng

Nov 29, 2021

Austin Lee Seng, 27, of Celestine, passed away on Monday, November 29th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Austin was born August 9, 1994 in Jasper to Steve Seng and Bev (Thewes) Harris. He married Shelby Mehringer on February 29, 2020 at St. Isidore-St. Raphael Campus in Dubois. Austin was part-owner of Seng Farms. He enjoyed hunting, farming,...

Henry George Fischer

Henry George Fischer

Nov 27, 2021

Henry George Fischer, 87, of Ferdinand passed away Saturday November 27, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Henry was born September 7, 1934 in St. Meinrad to Norbert and Lena (Vaal) Fischer. He was united in marriage to Shirley M. Seng on June 3, 1961 in St. Ferdinand Church. Shirley preceded him in death on July 22, 2012. Henry retired...

Ella Faye Luebbehusen

Ella Faye Luebbehusen

Nov 25, 2021

Ella Faye (Sifrig-Hudson) Luebbehusen 71, of Jasper, IN passed away November 25, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis with her beloved children by her side. Faye was born March 12, 1950 in Perry Co. Indiana and joined her husband, Rich 'The Love of Her Life'. They were joined in marriage on November 27, 1968 In Huntingburg, IN. They were...

Stanley Piwowarczyk Jr

Stanley Piwowarczyk Jr

Nov 21, 2021

Stanley Piwowarczyk Jr., of Dale, passed away on November 21st at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville. Stanley was born May 8, 1937 in Hammond to Stanley and Helen (Marek) Piwowarczyk Sr. Stanley was a retired steelworker. He enjoyed playing drums, visiting his grandkids and concerts. Stanley is survived by two daughters, Pamela Blessinger of Missouri and Kim (Lee) Sinclair of Dale;...

Dennis Pius Waninger

Dennis Pius Waninger

Nov 21, 2021

Dennis Pius Waninger, 82, of Fulda passed away Sunday November 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Dennis was born in Fulda on January 19, 1939 to Max and Frances (Kleiser) Waninger. He was united in marriage to Carol Vonderheide on June 25, 1960 in St. Ferdinand Church. Dennis retired from Masterbrand after 34 years. He...

Rose Marie Mullis

Rose Marie Mullis

Nov 11, 2021

Rose Marie Mullis, 83, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday November 11, 2021 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Rose was born April 10, 1938 in Huntingburg to John and Clara (Schaefer) Petry. She was united in marriage to Leo R. Mullis on July 28, 1956 in Saint Anthony Church, Leo preceded her in death on June 1, 2020....

Zachary S. Hulsman

Zachary S. Hulsman

Oct 31, 2021

Zachary S. Hulsman, 29, of Birdseye, passed away on Sunday, October 31st at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Zach was born August 16, 1992 in Evansville to Steven and Tricia (Bettag) Hulsman. Zach was an avid sports fan. He followed the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a huge Kevin Durant fan, and...

Ruth Oda Werne

Ruth Oda Werne

Oct 26, 2021

Ruth Oda Aders Werne, 89 of Saint Meinrad passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021 at Secenic Hills at the Monastery. Ruth was born in Perry County on December 8, 1931 to LeeRoy and Ollie (Holman) Aders. She was united in marriage to Arthur Werne on May 30, 1953 in St. Johns/ St. Isidore Church in Bristow. He preceded her in...

Dorothy E. Vaal

Dorothy E. Vaal

Oct 26, 2021

Dorothy Elizabeth Vaal, died peacefully at 94 years of age on October 26, 2021, at Brookside Village Jasper. Dorothy was born to Gilbert and Olivia (Barth) Heidet on February 24, 1927 in Ferdinand. She married Alvin J. Vaal on May 17, 1947 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1995. She graduated from the...

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