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Scot L. Hoffman

Scot L. Hoffman

Feb 6, 2021

Scot L. Hoffman, 65, of Ferdinand, passed away on Saturday, February 6th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Scot was born February 5, 1956 in Jasper to Lester and Barbara Ann (Huther) Hoffman. Scot married Cheryl Schuler - Hall on September 17, 2004 in Ferdinand. Scot was a Welder and also worked at Prairie Farms. He enjoyed Indiana...

Selma Backer

Selma Backer

Jan 31, 2021

Selma M. Backer, 86, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Sunday, January 31st at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Selma was born March 11, 1934 in St. Meinrad to Alois and Theresa (Mayer) Sitzman. She married John M. Backer on May 17, 1955 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2011. Selma...

Frieda Louise Ross

Frieda Louise Ross

Jan 21, 2021

Frieda Louise Kendall Ross, age 80, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away at 6:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Frieda was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on December 13, 1940, to Theodore R. and Esther L. (Faulkner) Kendall. She married Arthur W. Ross in Denver, Colorado on March 10, 1962. She attended Huntingburg...

Patrick C. Meyer

Patrick C. Meyer

Jan 15, 2021

Patrick C. Meyer, 63, of Saint Henry passed away Friday January 15, 2021 at Specialty Select Hospital in Evansville. Patrick was born January 6, 1958 in Huntingburg to Clarence "Oaks" and Elizabeth Laverne (Schwinghamer) Meyer. He was united in marriage to Cindy Petry on July 28, 1989 in St. Henry. Patrick was a licensed certified blaster for Peabody Coal Mine....

Edna J. Tobin

Edna J. Tobin

Jan 6, 2021

Edna J. Tobin passed away on January 6, 2021 at Mountainbrook Assisted Living in Sevierville, Tn. two days after celebrating her 100th birthday. Edna was loved by everyone at Mountainbrook. Edna was born on January 4, 1921 in Saint Henry to Paul J. and Scholastica (Luebbehusen) Schwinghamer. She was united in marriage to William E. Tobin at the Fort Knox...

Jonathan J. Lueken

Jonathan J. Lueken

Jan 6, 2021

Jonathan J. Lueken, 53, of Ferdinand passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. He was born July 31, 1967 in Evansville to James and Bernadette (Sitzman) Lueken. Jonathan was a construction worker. He graduated from Forest Park High School in 1985. Surviving is one sister, Kristine (Brian) Braunecker of Ferdinand. Two nephews, Benjamin...

Kenneth M. Aders

Kenneth M. Aders

Jan 6, 2021

Kenneth M. Aders, 84, Jasper formerly of St. Meinrad passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Catherdral Health Care Center in Jasper. Kenneth was born June 7, 1936 in Bristow, Indiana to Lee and Ollie (Holman) Aders. Kenneth was a retired farm hand and worked at the Saint Meinrad K of C. He enjoyed taking walks, country Music and baseball....

Mary Lou Fritz

Mary Lou Fritz

Jan 4, 2021

Mary Lou (Bartley) Fritz, 91, of Ferdinand passed away Monday January 4, 2021 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Mary Lou was born November 5, 1929 in Ferdinand to Raymond and Henrietta (Wilmes) Bartley. She was united in marriage to Otto Fritz on September 11, 1947 in Saint Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on January 21,...

Thomas J. Stillwell Jr.

Thomas J. Stillwell Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

Thomas J. Stillwell Jr., 56, of Birdseye passed away Sunday January 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Tom was born July 19, 1964 in Huntingburg, Indiana to Thomas Sr. and Alice (Seifrig) Stillwell. He married Carla Haase on July 18, 2008 in Jasper. Tom was a machine operator at the Jasper Group. He enjoyed camping,...

Lavern Vern Vanderhoof

Lavern Vern Vanderhoof

Jan 1, 2021

LaVern (Vern) Vanderhoof, 83, of Jasper passed away Friday January 1, 2021 at the Timbers of Jasper. Vern was born November 3, 1937 in Wayne Michigan, to Harvey and Elsie (Williams) Vanderhoof. He was united in marriage to Jeanie Colber on August 29, 1957 in Wayne, Michigan. Vern graduated from Wayne High School, Wayne Michigan. He served in the United...

Betty J. Wiederkehr

Betty J. Wiederkehr

Jan 1, 2021

Betty J. Wiederkehr, 86, of Saint Meinrad passed away Friday January 1, 2021 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Betty was born July 29, 1934 in Mariah Hill to Albert Sr. and Blanche (Hollander) Gogel. She was united in marriage to Joseph R. Wiederkehr on September 1, 1952 in Saint Meinrad. Betty was a member of St. Francis...

Steven W. Libbert

Steven W. Libbert

Jan 1, 2021

Steven W. Libbert, 56, of Ferdinand passed away January 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Steven was born November 14, 1964 in Huntingburg to Byron and Doris (Kemper) Libbert. He was united in marriage to Karen J. Werner on August 17, 1991 in Saint Ferdinand Church. Steven was a coal miner and truck driver for...

Louis L. Philipps

Louis L. Philipps

Dec 27, 2020

Louis L. Philipps, 94, of Dale passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 at his home. Louis was born on June 11, 1926 near Troy, IN. to Oscar and Velvie (Arnold) Philipps. He was united in marriage to Mary A. Elliott on June 28, 1947 at Saint Joseph's Church in Dale. Mary preceded him in death on April 12, 2016. Louis...

Darlene E. Hassfurther

Darlene E. Hassfurther

Dec 26, 2020

Darlene E. Hassfurther 87, passed away Saturday December 26, 2020 at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Darlene was born November 28, 1933 in Celestine, IN. to Frank and Lauretta (Schulz) Hasenour. She was united in marriage to Linus E. Hassfurther on May 3, 1955 in Saint Celestine Church. Linus preceded her in death on July 24, 2020....

Leroy F. Oser

Leroy F. Oser

Dec 25, 2020

Leroy F. Oser, 85, of Ferdinand passed away Friday December 25, 2020 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Leroy was born October 12, 1935 in Ferdinand to Lawrence and Verena (Weyer) Oser. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Oser on July 22, 2000 in Jasper. Dorothy preceded her in death on February 6, 2013. Leroy was a...

Marilyn Catherine Haefling

Marilyn Catherine Haefling

Dec 24, 2020

Marilyn Catherine Haefling, 76, of Evanston, passed away on Thursday, December 24th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Marilyn was born January 23, 1944 in Princeton to Othmar and Perline (Ernst) Schaefer. She married Ed Haefling on October 1, 1966 in St. Meinrad Church. Marilyn enjoyed piecing quilts. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish and its...

Delmar Werner

Delmar Werner

Dec 23, 2020

Delmar Werner, 81, of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, December 23rd at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare center in Jasper. Delmer was born October 26, 1939 in Jasper to Joseph and Theresa (Sneider) Werner. He married Rose Anne Sander on April 23, 1960 in St. Ferdinand Church. Delmar was a farmer and a salesman for Crows Seed Corn. He loved playing...

Margaret "Marge" Fetter

Margaret "Marge" Fetter

Dec 18, 2020

Margaret R. "Marge" Fetter, 77, of Saint Meinrad passed away Friday December 18, 2020 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Marge was born June 14, 1943 in Saint Henry to Lucas and Rose (Ketzner) Luebbehusen. She was united in marriage to Sylvan R. Fetter on November 30, 1963 in Saint Ferdinand Church. Sylvan preceded her in death on...

Dorothy R. Schum

Dorothy R. Schum

Dec 16, 2020

Dorothy R. Schum, 89, of Saint Meinrad passed away Wednesday December 16, 2020 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery. Dorothy was born February 21, 1931 in Saint Meinrad to John and Mary (Fetter) Fendel. She was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Schum on June 18, 1949 in Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church. Dorothy was a lifelong member of Saint Meinrad...

Anna M. Fleck

Anna M. Fleck

Dec 11, 2020

Anna M. Fleck, 96 of Ferdinand, passed away on Friday, December 11th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Anna was born February 19, 1924 to Henry and Anna (Laake) Weyer. She married Herbert Fleck on June 11, 1946 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2016. Anna was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting,...

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