Albert T. Astrike
Jul 17, 2025
Albert T. Astrike, 83, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, July 17th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Albert was born February 25, 1942 in Bretzville to William and Hilda (Bretz) Astrike. He married Elaine Helming on July 29, 1978 in St. Ferdinand Church. Albert was a graduate of Springs Valley High School and Vincennes University's Jasper Center....
Justin Ray Mullis
Jul 16, 2025
Justin Ray Mullis, 37, passed away Wednesday July 16th at his home. Justin was born April 30, 1988 in Evansville to Gerard L. Mullis and Sharon (Tempel) Jones. Justin graduated from Perry Central 2008 special needs. He was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome and it was a lifelong challenge. He enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, baking, gardening and putting together...
Eugene Paul Lyons
Jul 11, 2025
Eugene Paul Lyons, 84, of Bristow, passed away at his home on Friday, July 11th. Eugene was born May 6, 1941 in Perry County to Arthur and Iva (Harbaville) Lyons. He married Agnes Tretter on May 9, 1964 in St. Ferdinand Church. Eugene was a 36-year member of St. Meinrad American Legion Post 366. He belonged to St. Martin of...
Vita Mary Kippenbrock
Jul 7, 2025
Vita Mae Kippenbrock, 88, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, July 7th at her home. Vita was born November 12, 1936, in Fulda to Severin and Estella (Gogel) Birchler. She married Aloysius (Sonny) Kippenbrock on April 16, 1955, in Mary Help of Christians Church in Mariah Hill. Vita was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. Vita...
Elizabeth "Liz" Egler
Jun 28, 2025
Elizabeth Egler, 93, of Bloomington, formerly of Ferdinand passed away at Bell Trace Health and Living Center in Bloomington on Saturday, June 28th. Elizabeth was born on June 9, 1932 in French Lick to Ben and Florence (Morganroth) Stetter. She married Lloyd Egler on January 11, 1974. He proceeded her in death on January 2, 2012. Elizabeth owned and operated...
Jerry Egloff Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Jerry Egloff Jr., 57, of Huntingburg passed away at his home on Sunday June 22, 2025. Jerry was born on April 8, 1968 in Huntingburg, Indiana to Jerry Sr. and Connie Ensor (Hildenbrand) Egloff. He was united in marriage to Andrea Schwartz on March 10, 1990 in St. Ferdinand Church. Andrea preceded him in death on October 27, 2020. Jerry...
Marie Olivia Kern Obermeier
Jun 15, 2025
Marie Olivia Kern Obermeier, 93 of Fulda, passed away on Sunday, June 15th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Marie was born April 5, 1932 in Mariah Hill to Ambrose and Augusta (Jochim) Kern. She married Herbert George Obermeier on May 26, 1951 in St. Joseph Church in Dale. Herbert preceded her in death on July 18, 2013....
Adolph "Butch" Begle
May 25, 2025
Adolph "Butch" Begle, 83, of Bristow, formerly of St. Henry, passed away on Sunday, May 25th at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Butch was born November 10, 1941, in St. Henry to Adolph Sr. and Clara (Lange) Begle. He married Cindy Aders on March 19, 2004 in Owensboro. Butch was a retired farmer. He was a member of Holland American...
Michelle Renae Siddons
May 24, 2025
Michelle Renae (Huckelby) Siddons, 43, of Ferdinand, passed away on Saturday, May 24th at Serenity Springs Senior Living Center in Jasper. She was born to Michael and Beverly Huckelby on December 13, 1981 in Franklin, IN. Michelle was born a fighter from day one. She overcame so many battles in her short life. She will always be remembered for her...
Floyd Ivo Englert
May 18, 2025
Floyd Ivo Englert 87 passed away Sunday, May 18, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was a resident of Scenic Hills in Ferdinand since 2021. Floyd was born on Oct 10, 1937, in Jasper. Floyd spent most of his life as a woodworker. He was employed by Jasper Desk as well as other factories in the area. He loved anything...
Therese Kathleen Paulin
May 18, 2025
Therese Kathleen Paulin, 90, of Siberia, passed away on Sunday May 18th at her home surrounded by family. Therese was born on September 20, 1934 in Ferdinand to Joseph and Frances (Hedinger) Messmer. She married Earl Paulin on July 30, 1955 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2017. Therese was a member of St....
Walter M. Troesch
May 17, 2025
Walter M. Troesch, 89 of St. Meinrad, passed away on Saturday, May 17th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Walter was born October 22, 1935 in Perry County to Lawrence and Elenora (Nielander) Troesch. He married Virlee Waninger on May 13, 1961 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on August 6, 2018. Walter served...
Bryar Diane Rahman
May 16, 2025
Bryar Diane Rahman, 3, of St. Anthony passed away on Friday, May 16th at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville. Bryar was born October 8, 2021, to Chris and Amanda Rahman. She is survived by her parents; siblings, Kyana, Emery, Oaklynn and Alyza Rahman; grandparents, Kenny and Cindy Rahman, Linda and Gary Osborne, Bob and Becky Schnell; great grand-parents, Imelda Mehling,...
Alice M. Nord
May 13, 2025
Alice M Nord, 92, of Ferdinand passed away on Tuesday May 13th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery where she was a resident since October. Alice was born on Sept 25, 1932 to Frank and Clara (Buechler) Eckert of Celestine. Alice met the love of her life, Sylvester "Vestie" Nord at a dance in Schnellville. After Vestie returned from the...
Clarence Knust
Apr 29, 2025
Clarence Knust, 96, of Ferdinand, passed away on Tuesday, April 29th at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Clarence was born November 4, 1928, in Ferdinand to John and Catherine (Burke) Knust. Clarence was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed trucking and hauled cattle for many local farmers. Clarence was a Korean War Veteran. He was a member of St. Ferdinand Catholic...
Gary Norbert Schaeffer
Apr 29, 2025
Gary Norbert Schaeffer, 70, of Lamar, passed away on Tuesday, April 29th at his home. Gary was born May 11, 1954 in Huntingburg to Norbert and Louella (Metz) Schaeffer. He married Kathy Bolin in 2002 at Mt. Zion Christian Church. Gary enjoyed fishing, shooting matches and his puppy, Piper. Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy; brothers, Rodney (Kelly) Schaeffer...
Eugene "Gene" Hildenbrand
Apr 24, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Hildenbrand, 90, of Evanston, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Gene was born December 24, 1934 in Spencer County to Edward and Pauline (Haller) Hildenbrand. Gene was a graduate of Dale High School. He served in the National Guard. Gene worked in maintenance at Holiday World for 45 years. He also loved...
Edgar F. Vaal
Apr 16, 2025
Edgar F. Vaal, 91, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. He was born on February 12, 1934, in St Meinrad, IN, to Oscar and Mathilda (Werne) Vaal. He married Marion Wendholt on June 9, 1956, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Edgar graduated from Dale High School in 1952. He served in...
Marcia Joanne Pierce
Apr 15, 2025
Marcia JoAnne Pierce 91 of Ferdinand, formally of Dale, Indiana passed away April 15th, 2025. Marcia was born on March 25th, 1934, to Frasher & Dessa (Booth) Hamilton in Morristown, Ohio. Surviving Marcia is her loving husband of 46 years Delbert Pierce. Her children Linda (Mike) Hoover of Cleveland, Ohio, David Harris of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Dennis (Stephanie) DellaMorta of...
Anna M. Pancake
Apr 13, 2025
Anna M. Pancake, 93, of Ferdinand passed away Sunday April 13th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Anna was born in Ferdinand on November 3, 1931 to Harry and Cecilia (Wendholt) Verkamp. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Pancake on August 5, 1954 in Ferdinand. Lloyd preceded her in death on October 7. 2013. Anna was a...
