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Collette Porter Kennedy

Collette Porter Kennedy

Apr 8, 2018

Collette Porter Kennedy, 70 of Ferdinand passed away Sunday April 8th in Ferdinand. Collette was born March 27, 1948 to Bernard P. & Priscilla (Birchler) Porter in Fulda, In. Collette retired from the state of Tennessee. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, drawing and painting. She was a member of the Ferdinand Senior Citizens. She was a Reiki Master massage therapist. Surviving...

Ryan Fleck

Ryan Fleck

Apr 2, 2018

Ryan Fleck, 45, of Ferdinand, passed away, Monday, April 2, 2018 at his home. Ryan was born September 29, 1972 in Jasper to Gilbert and Sylvia (Hopf) Fleck. Ryan was an accountant at Krueger and Associates in Jasper. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. Ryan was an avid fan of Indiana University, St. Louis...

John Sermersheim

John Sermersheim

Mar 31, 2018

John E. Sermersheim, 78, of Ferdinand, passed away, Saturday, March 31st at his home in Ferdinand. John was born May 2, 1939 in Ireland to Ben and Victoria (Hopf) Sermersheim. He was owner and operator of John Sermersheim's Litter Service. He worked for Henke Farms and Kramers Feedmill. He enjoyed driving truck. John served in the US Army and was...

Clayton Sitzman

Clayton Sitzman

Mar 31, 2018

Clayton Sitzman, 46, of Bristow passed away, Friday, March 30th at his home. Clayton was born October 1, 1971 in Huntingburg to Roman and Dorothy (Pieper) Sitzman. Clayton married Jennifer Alvey on March 23, 2004 in Gatlinburg, TN. He was a farmer who enjoyed working and fishing. Clayton was a member of St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Clayton is survived by...

Rose Ann Peters

Rose Ann Peters

Mar 22, 2018

Rose Ann Peters, 74, of Fulda passed away on March 22nd at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. She was born April 2, 1943 in Jasper to Alvin and Anna (Recker) Keller. Rose married David A. Peters on February 20, 1965 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jasper. Rose had worked at Jasper Telephone Company, Inwood Office Furniture and Spencer...

William Dauby

William Dauby

Mar 22, 2018

William Dauby, 68, of Ferdinand, passed away at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville on March 22nd. William was born June 18, 1949 in Bristow to Fredrick and Mabel (Gengelbach) Dauby. He married Mary Durcholz on September 12, 1987 in St. Ferdinand Church. William was retired from General Electric after 37 years of service. William enjoyed Nascar. He was a member of...

Ruth H. Durlauf

Ruth H. Durlauf

Mar 12, 2018

Ruth H. Durlauf, 85, of Ferdinand, passed away, Monday, March 12th at her home in Ferdinand. Ruth was born May 4, 1932 in St. Meinrad to Othmar and Susan (Seger) Becher. Ruth married Jerry Durlauf on September 26, 1953 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Jerry preceded her in death on November 27, 1998. Ruth was a graduate of the Academy...

Lenora M. Heilers

Lenora M. Heilers

Mar 11, 2018

Lenora M. Heilers, 91 of Ferdinand passed away Sunday March 11th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Lenora was born July 9, 1926 to John & Theresia (Gogel) Daunhauer in Mariah Hill, In. She was united in marriage to Irvin J. Heilers on October 19, 1946 in Atlanta, GA. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2004. Lenora...

Aline C Weyer

Aline C Weyer

Feb 26, 2018

Aline C. Weyer, 92 of Ferdinand passed away Monday February 26th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Aline was born December 11, 1925 to Lawrence Joseph & Theresa (Eversman) Weyer in Ferdinand. She was united in marriage to John L. Weyer on June 28, 1947 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1999....

Almeda Wilmes

Almeda Wilmes

Feb 26, 2018

Almeda Wilmes, 92 of Ferdinand passed away Monday February 26th surrounded by her family at Brookside Village in Jasper. She was born November 18, 1925 in Ferdinand to Simon and Catherina (Rahman) Schum. She was united in marriage to Francis Herman Wilmes on June 24, 1952 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2011....

Franklin "Tiger" Becher

Franklin "Tiger" Becher

Feb 4, 2018

Franklin H. "Tiger" Becher, 81 of Ferdinand passed away Sunday February 4th in St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, In. He was born November 3, 1936 in Ferdinand to Othmar & Susan (Seger) Becher. He was united in marriage to Jeanette Blume on August 22, 1959 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Huntingburg. Franklin was the former owner of Becher Plumbing...

Morina C Schaefer

Morina C Schaefer

Feb 3, 2018

Morina C. Schaefer, 93 of Ferdinand formerly of St. Meinrad passed away Saturday February 3rd in Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born May 10, 1924 in Mariah Hill to Frank & Mary (Lemmer) Miller. She was united in marriage to Robert B. Schaefer on April 26, 1943 in Mary Help Of Christians Church, Mariah Hill....

Virginia Tice Mccallister

Virginia Tice Mccallister

Jan 30, 2018

Virginia Tice McCallister, 86, of Santa Claus, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, January 30th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Virginia was born December 11, 1931 in Midland City, Alabama to Pat and Mittie (Paramore) Tice. She married Jim McCallister on March 15, 1950 in Midland City, AL. Virginia was a graduate of Midland City...

Ardella Daunhauer

Ardella Daunhauer

Jan 27, 2018

Ardella M. Daunhauer, 90, of Ferdinand passed away on Saturday, January 27th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. She was born January 31, 1927 in Jasper to Hugo and Sarah (Knust) Sander. Ardella married Jerome S. Daunhauer on August 12, 1947 at St. Joseph Church in Jasper. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1968. Ardella was...

Patricia Ruth Seckinger

Patricia Ruth Seckinger

Jan 27, 2018

Patricia Ruth Seckinger, 89 of Saint Meinrad passed away Saturday January 27th at her home. Patricia was born February 1, 1928 in Huntingburg, Indiana to Clem & Viola (Woerter) Messmer. She was united in marriage to John V. Seckinger on January 21, 1947 in Huntingburg, In. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2004. Patricia was a member of...

Marta Kloeck

Marta Kloeck

Jan 24, 2018

Marta Kloeck, 82 of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday January 24th at her home in Ferdinand. Marta was born April 15, 1935 in Heilbronn, Germany to Karl & Anna Maria (Wallenmaier) Hotzele. She was united in marriage to Francis Michael Kloeck on June 6, 1961 in Heilbronn, Germany, he preceded her in death on September 29, 1988. Marta retired as a...

Dennis A. Schaeffer

Dennis A. Schaeffer

Jan 11, 2018

Dennis A. Schaeffer, 79, of Huntingburg, passed away, Thursday, January 11th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Dennis was born February 15, 1938 in Ferdinand to Albert and Elizabeth (Krampe) Schaeffer. He married Louise E. Burger on November 22, 1962 in Jasper. Dennis was a retired owner of Key Associates Realty and Auction Company. He was a former...

Donald Ray Cooper

Donald Ray Cooper

Jan 9, 2018

Donald Ray Cooper, 63, of Ferdinand passed away, Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Donald was born January 28, 1954 in Huntingburg to Delbert and Trancy (Taylor) Cooper. Donald was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers 181. He enjoyed boating and being with family. Donald is survived by a son, Brad...

Harold P. Durcholz

Harold P. Durcholz

Jan 9, 2018

Harold P. Durcholz, 89, of Ferdinand, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 9th. Harold was born August 26, 1928 in Jasper to Lawrence Sr. and Hilda (Oeding) Durcholz. He married Virlee Kippenbrock on July 4, 1953 in St. Ferdinand Church. Harold retired from Jofco after 45 years of service. He was a Korean War Veteran and a member...

Edward H Oser

Edward H Oser

Jan 7, 2018

Edward H. Oser, 89 of Ferdinand passed away, Sunday, January 7th at his home. Edward was born on June 7, 1928 in Ferdinand to Edward and Margaret (Nord) Oser. He was raised by John Sr. and Augusta (Oser) Mohr. He married Francille Krampe on November 11, 1947 in Ferdinand. She preceded him in death on December 19, 1969. Edward married...

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