Martha Reitz Steckler
Sep 28, 2025
Martha Reitz Steckler, age 69, of St. Henry, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on June 14, 1956, in Evansville, Indiana, to Phil and Carolyn (Steckler) Reitz Jr., Martha was the fifth of seven daughters. She graduated from Reitz Memorial High School in 1974 and earned an...
Martha Jean Hempfling
Sep 7, 2025
Martha Jean Hempfling, 66, of Ferdinand passed away Sunday September 7, 2025 in Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Martha was born on October 4, 1958 to Oscar and Marie (Oeding) Gessner. She was united in marriage to Jerry L. Hempfling on June 28, 1980 in Tell City. Martha was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church....
Margaret "Margie" Backer
Aug 27, 2025
Margaret Jane "Margie" Backer, 89, of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday August 27, 2025 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Margie was born on December 1, 1935 in Ferdinand to Doctor Henry G. and Frances (McLaughlin) Backer. Margie was a lifelong member of St. Ferdinand Parish. She was a member of the St. Ann's Sodality and also the St....
Bruce Fleck
Aug 26, 2025
Bruce Fleck, 48, of Ferdinand, passed away on Tuesday, August 26th at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Bruce was born on September 10, 1976 in Jasper to Gilbert and Sylvia (Hopf) Fleck. He married Audrey Reckelhoff on June 2, 2001 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Bruce worked for Kimball International as a Manufacturing Warehouse Manager. He was a 1995 graduate of...
Melvin Rickenbaugh Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Melvin Rickenbaugh Jr., 57 of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, August 20th at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville. Melvin was born April 20, 1968 in Corydon to Melvin Sr. and Beverly (Somerlotte) Rickenbaugh. He married Charlene Mullis in 1992. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2022. Melvin worked in customer service at Best Chairs. He enjoyed hunting,...
Albert J. Kunkler
Aug 13, 2025
Albert J. Kunkler, 88, of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday August13, 2025 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Albert was born in St. Meinrad on January 8, 1937 to Joseph and Ottilla (Otto) Kunkler. He was united in marriage to Imogene Klueh on October 31, 1959 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Albert was a member of St. Ferdinand Parish,...
Mary E, Rasche
Aug 12, 2025
Mary E. Rasche, 68, of Ferdinand, passed away on Tuesday, August 12th at her home. Mary was born September 29, 1956 in Huntingburg to Robert Sr. and Betty Jean (Hildenbrand) Rasche. Mary was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. She enjoyed artistic painting and hiking. Mary is survived by five brothers, Robert (Diane) Rasche of Mariah...
Florence C. Verkamp
Aug 9, 2025
Florence C. Verkamp, 99, of Ferdinand passed away Saturday August 9, 2025 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Florence was born on November 5, 1925 in Ferdinand to Joseph and Ida (Remke) Durcholz. She was united in marriage to Albert H. Verkamp on October 1, 1949 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Albert preceded her in death on January...
Margaret Jo Peregrine
Aug 8, 2025
Margaret Jo Peregrine, 91, formerly of Shoals, IN, passed away on Friday August 8, 2025 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, IN. Margaret was born on September 12, 1933 in Amboy, IN to Ralph and Pauline (Larrison) Childers. She was married to Carl Eugene Showalter from 1954-1976. She was then united in marriage to Marion Lee Peregrine in...
David L. Burress
Aug 4, 2025
David L. Burress, 73, of Mariah Hill passed away Monday August 4th at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. David was born on February 2, 1952 in Ireland to Clarence and Dorothy (Farren) Burress. He was united in marriage to Elaine Jochim on June 5, 1976 in Lincoln Boyhood Memorial Chapel. Elaine preceded him in death on September 16, 2024. David...
Linda Bertke
Jul 28, 2025
Linda Bertke, 61, of St. Meinrad passed away on Monday, July 28th at Deaconess Hospital Midtown in Evansville. Linda was born August 27, 1963, in Huntingburg to Bernard and Yoneko (Shikama) Bertke. Linda was a member of St. Boniface Church in Fulda, St. Meinrad Legion Auxiliary and Fulda Sportsman Club where she was a former Director. Linda is survived by...
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...
