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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...
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
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
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
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
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....
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