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Cletus C. Lubbehusen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Martha A. Rickelman

Martha A. Rickelman

Sep 17, 2019

Martha A. Rickelman, 83 of Ferdinand passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday September 17th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Martha was born March 3, 1936 in Ferdinand to Prosper & Laura (Ruhe) Johanneman. She was united in marriage to Flavian "Flip" Rickelman on June 14, 1958 in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church. Flavian preceded her in death on...

Bertram "Bucky" Hollinden

Bertram "Bucky" Hollinden

Sep 17, 2019

Bertram "Bucky" Hollinden, 90, of St. Henry, passed away on Tuesday, September 17th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Bertram was born February 25, 1929 in Ferdinand to Alfred J. "Fatty" and Mary (Leonard) Hollinden. He married Dorothy Kapp on June 2, 1956 in Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper. Bertram was retired from North American Corp. where...

Mary Ann Lautner

Mary Ann Lautner

Sep 13, 2019

Mary Ann Lautner, 66 of Ferdinand, passed away on Friday, September 13th at her home in Ferdinand. Mary Ann was born Nov. 9, 1952 in Newtonville to John and Esther (Meeks) Zoglman. Mary Ann was a Veteran who served in the US Navy. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, puzzles, scrabble and playing cards. Mary Ann is survived by...

Carol Jean Wilgus

Carol Jean Wilgus

Sep 12, 2019

Carol Jean Wilgus, 61 of Ferdinand passed away Thursday September 12th at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Carol was born March 5, 1958 in Jasper to Paul E. & Clara (Lamar) Wilgus. Carol was a 1976 graduate of Forest Park High School. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in paralegal services from Kaplan University (magna...

Patricia Ann Meyer

Patricia Ann Meyer

Sep 12, 2019

Patricia Ann "Pat" Meyer, 88 of Jasper, formerly of Ferdinand passed away Thursday September 12th at Brookside Village in Jasper. Pat was born October 24, 1930 in Ferdinand to Edward & Loretta (Barth) Seufert. She was united in marriage to Charles Meyer on September 27, 1957 in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church. Charles preceded her in death on May 3, 2004....

Earl Nicholas Gelarden

Earl Nicholas Gelarden

Sep 11, 2019

Earl Nicholas Gelarden, 96 of Dale, passed away on Wednesday, September 11th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Earl was born July 23, 1923 in Perry County to Elmer and Nora (Goffinet) Gelarden. He married Geneva C. Dupont on July 1, 1950 in New Boston Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on November 2, 2015. Earl was a...

Frank J. Lamkin

Frank J. Lamkin

Sep 11, 2019

Frank J. Lamkin, 88, of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, September 11th at Brookside Village in Jasper. Frank was born October 16, 1930 in Huntingburg to Preston and Lorraine (Blessinger) Lamkin. He married Cyrilla Ruhe on April 28, 1956 in St. Ferdinand Church. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2012. Frank was a member of Christ the King...

Cyrilla Schatz

Cyrilla Schatz

Sep 10, 2019

Cyrilla Schatz, 93 of St. Meinrad passed away on Tuesday, September 10th at her home in St. Meinrad. She was born September 15, 1925 in St. Meinrad to Anthony and Mary (Moeller) Egloff. Cyrilla married Ottis Schatz on July 19, 1945 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2011. Cyrilla was a retired part-time...

Ardella J. Kerstiens

Ardella J. Kerstiens

Sep 2, 2019

Ardella J. Kerstiens, 78, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Ardella was born July 21, 1941 in Fulda to Paul and Emma (Mehling) Wagner. She married Edgar Kerstiens on August 20, 1960 in Fulda Catholic Church. Ardella was a lifelong housewife. She was an excellent cook. She enjoyed gardening, flowers,...

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