Therese L. Ernst
Jan 1, 2020
Therese L. Ernst, 87 of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday January 1st at her home in Ferdinand. Therese was born September 22, 1932 in Schnellville, Indiana to Leo & Bertha (Miller) Lueken. She was united in marriage to Victor Ernst on May 22, 1954 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Schnellville. Victor preceded her in death on June 11, 1995....
Louise E Schaeffer
Dec 16, 2019
Louise "Lou" E. Schaeffer, 79, of St. Henry passed away on Monday, December 16th at Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. Lou was born September 11, 1940 in Jasper to Emil and Lucille (Wehr) Burger. She married Dennis A. Schaeffer on November 22, 1962 in Jasper. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2018. Lou was a Nurse...
Carol Gaesser
Dec 13, 2019
Carol Gaesser, 70, of Ferdinand passed away Friday, December 13th at her home from complications of Multiple Myeloma. Carol was born August 30, 1949 to Alois "Sas" & Pauline M. (Dischinger) Tretter. She was united in marriage to David Gaesser on June 3, 1972 in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church. Carol was a retired teacher at St. Anthony and Pine Ridge...
Carol A. Vaal
Dec 13, 2019
Carol A. Vaal, 76, of St. Meinrad, Indiana, passed away at her home on December 13, 2019, surrounded by family. Carol was born in Fulda to Anton and Rose (Wink) Waninger on July 15, 1943. At St. Boniface Church on May 4, 1963, Carol married Thomas R. Vaal from St. Meinrad. For 56 years Carol was a farmer alongside her...
Stephen G Meyer
Nov 20, 2019
Stephen G. Meyer, 65, of Jasper passed away Wednesday November 20, 2019 in rural Ferdinand. Stephen was born in Ferdinand on January 18, 1954 to Charles & Patricia (Seufert) Meyer. He was a 1972 graduate of Forest Park. Stephen retired from Geological Information Systems as a mapping technologist. He enjoyed sports, photography, outdoors, electronics, engineering, traveling and getting together with...
Ida Anna Maffenbeier
Nov 19, 2019
Ida Anna Maffenbeier, 103, of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday November 19th at Brookside Village in Jasper. Ida was born May 25, 1916 in Mariah Hill to Leo F. & Philomena "Minnie" (Mehling) Wagner. She was united in marriage to Linus John Maffenbeier on July 4, 1950 in Mary Help Of Christians Church in Mariah Hill. Linus preceded her in death...
Kenneth Allen Drach
Nov 19, 2019
Kenneth Allen Drach passed away November 19, 2019 after a short battle with leukemia. Kenny was born on September 6th 1956 to the late Andy and Mary (Lueken) Drach. Kenny was a simple man with distinct thought but few words. Kenny was preceded in death by his son Thomas Allen, one sister Judy Watkins, and a brother, Fritz Drach. He...
Richard John "Dick" Seng
Nov 17, 2019
Richard John "Dick" Seng, 84 of Dubois, passed away on Sunday, November 17th at Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. Dick was born November 1, 1935 in Dubois to Ben and Veronica (Schepers) Seng. He married Mary Kay Heichelbech on August 27, 1960 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Dick was a retired farmer. He was a member...
Betty Vaeth
Nov 15, 2019
Betty Vaeth, 87, of Ferdinand, passed away on Friday, November 15th at Brookside Village in Jasper. Betty was born January 14, 1932 in Cannelton, IN to Oscar and Sarah (Sally) Bolin. Betty was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. Betty enjoyed crossword puzzles, feeding birds, bird watching, cats and taking drives down home. Betty is survived...
Cletus C. Lubbehusen
Nov 6, 2019
Cletus C. Lubbehusen, 97 of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday November 6th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Cletus was born in Ferdinand February 11, 1922 to Albert & Mary (Krampe) Lubbehusen. He married Ardella Bockelman on January 23, 1947 in Saint Joseph Church, Jasper. Cletus retired from Frank Heidet & Son Hardware after 54 years. He was a lifelong...
Jan Lee Holtzman
Nov 6, 2019
Jan Lee "Cliff" Holtzman, 82, of Saint Meinrad passed away Wednesday November 6th at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Jan was born February 28, 1937 in Tell City to Albert & Thelma (King) Holtzman. He was a graduate of Tell City High School, Class of 1955, where he was an athletic standout in sports. He continued track & field at Indiana...
Anderson Joseph Peters
Nov 4, 2019
Anderson Joseph Peters, 16, of Ferdinand passed away Monday November 4th at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Anderson was born on December 11, 2002 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He was a junior at Forest Park High School, and worked at Shamrock Cabinets. He was a member of Forest Park Class of 2021. Anderson was a member of...
Betty Rose Haake
Nov 1, 2019
Betty Rose Haake, 65, of Jasper, passed away on Friday, November 1st at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Betty was born March 18, 1954 to Oscar and Martha (Schreiner) Haake. Betty worked at Kimball Electronics as an Inserter on 2nd Shift. She is survived by two brothers, Dr. Joseph A. (Amanda) Haake of Palmyra, IN and Dr. Michael...
Frederick L. Vittitow Ii
Oct 29, 2019
Frederick L. Vittitow II, 87 of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday October 29th at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Frederick was born February 20, 1932 in Louisville, Ky. to Frederick & Lenora (Bartley) Vittitow I. He was united in marriage to Stella May on March 27, 1954 in Saint Meinrad Catholic Church. Frederick was a member of Christ...
Aden Michael Stephens
Oct 14, 2019
Aden Michael Stephens, 6, of Petersburg passed away on Monday, October 14th at his home. Aden was born January 11th 2013 in Jasper to Aaron and Lydia (Gentry) Stephens. Aden loved super-heroes and running around outside. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his sister, Sofia. Aden is survived by his father, Aaron Stephens of Petersburg; his mother, Lydia...
Dorothy M. Schaefer
Oct 5, 2019
Dorothy M. Schaefer, 87 of Fulda passed away Saturday October 5th at her home in Fulda. Dorothy was born in Fulda on August 18, 1932 to Albin & Rose P. (Sergesketter) Waninger. She was united in marriage to Lee L. Schaefer on June 23, 1956 in Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Fulda. Dorothy retired from General Electric in Tell City...
Annie Gunselman
Sep 28, 2019
Annie Gogel Gunselman, 55, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2019. Annie was born on October 20, 1963, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Jack and Philomena (Jones) Gogel from Mariah Hill, Indiana. She attended Mariah Hill Elementary School, David Turnham Elementary School and Heritage Hills High School. After graduating in 1981, Annie received an academic scholarship from Oakland City...
Irene R. Wendholt
Sep 24, 2019
Irene R. Wendholt, 89 of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday September 24th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Irene was born February 7, 1930 in Saint Meinrad to Oscar & Maria Matilda (Werne) Vaal. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Wendholt on October 14, 1950 in Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church. He preceded her in death on June 11,...
Elizabeth Laverne Meyer
Sep 23, 2019
Elizabeth Laverne "Nip" Meyer, 86 of St. Henry passed away Monday September 23rd at her home in St. Henry. Elizabeth was born March 30, 1933 in St. Henry to Jim & Mary (Kemper) Schwinghamer. She was united in marriage to Clarence "Oaks" Meyer on August 23, 1952 in St. Henry Catholic Church. Oaks preceded her in death on February 15,...
Rick T. Kerstiens
Sep 21, 2019
Rick T. "Spot" Kerstiens, 51 of Fulda passed away Saturday September 21st at his home. Rick was born June 26, 1968 in Huntingburg to Dennis H. & Norma L. (Dilger) Kerstiens. He was united in marriage to Anita Bergbower on July 7, 2007 in Gatlinburg, TN. Rick was a member of Saint Boniface Church, Fulda. He was a member of...
