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Richard W Wilson
Nov 8, 2018
Richard W. Wilson, 71 of Ferdinand passed away on Thursday, November 8th at Waters of Huntingburg Nursing Home. Richard was born October 10, 1947 in Vincennes to Ronald and Carol "June" (Goodrid) Wilson. Richard was a former owner of CLI. He was an Army Veteran. Richard enjoyed Colts Football, Nascar, fishing and remote control airplanes. Richard is survived by two...
Violet Kunkler
Oct 28, 2018
Violet Kunkler, 98, of Ferdinand, passed away Sunday, October 28th at home. Violet was born August 10, 1920 in Dale to John and Rose (Jent) Hubers. She married Urban Kunkler on January 10, 1939 in Kentland, IN. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1995. Violet was retired from General Electric. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Larry)...
Lawrence "Larry" Bender
Oct 28, 2018
Lawrence A. "Larry" Bender, 85, of Ferdinand passed away Sunday October 28th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Lawrence was born October 19, 1933 in Siberia to Werner Sr. & Elenora (Denu) Bender. Larry was united in marriage to Patricia Kunkler on June 18, 1960 in Saint Martin Of Tours Catholic Church in Siberia. Larry retired from Kimball International....
Suzanne H Kleeman
Oct 27, 2018
Suzanne H. Kleeman, 71, of Santa Claus, passed away on Saturday, October 27th at her home. Suzanne was born July 19, 1947 in Huntingburg to Ollie and Mary Ida (Bredhold) Weyer. She married Robert Kleeman on August 3, 1968 in Huntingburg. Suzanne was retired from the Christmas Lake Village Office. She loved spending time with her family and living life...
Marie Gessner
Oct 18, 2018
Marie L. Gessner, 88 of Ferdinand, passed away on Thursday, October 18th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Marie was born November 12, 1929 in St. Henry to Paul and Anna (Moeller) Gessner. She married Oscar Gessner on October 6, 1951 in St. Henry. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1979. Marie was retired from Best Chairs....
Perry Neal Johnston
Oct 16, 2018
Perry Neal Johnston, 71 of Ferdinand passed away on Tuesday, October 16th at his home. Perry was born May 7, 1946 to James C. Sr. and Ella Irene (Poole) Johnston in Henderson, KY. He married Carolyn Brown in Morehead KY. She preceded him in death. Perry was President of Johnston Consulting. He had a passion for entertaining clients. He was...
Nora Jean Weber
Oct 14, 2018
Nora Jean Weber, 74, of Dale passed away Sunday October 14th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Nora was born June 25, 1944 in Chrisney to Frederick & Elizabeth (Patmore) Weber. Nora was a grade school teacher in Tennyson and retired from Loge Elementary School in Boonville. She worked as the business secretary at St. Francis Of Assisi Parish, Saint...
Mike Strahl
Oct 14, 2018
Mike D. Strahl, 58, of St. Meinrad, passed away, Sunday, October 14th at his home in St. Meinrad. Mike was born September 26, 1960 to Robert and JoAn (Newland) Strahl in Columbus, IN. Mike was a Purdue University Graduate. He was retired from the USDA. He organized and helped secure funding for many community developments throughout Indiana through his USDA...
Othmar Ringeman
Oct 10, 2018
Othmar Ringeman, 91, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Wednesday, October 10th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Othmar was born April 23, 1927 in St. Meinrad to August and Clara (Niehaus) Ringeman. He married Virginia Jent on July 2, 1949 In St. Meinrad Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2012. Othmar was an Electrical...
Linda Vanwinkle
Oct 7, 2018
Linda VanWinkle, 73, of Ferdinand, passed away Sunday, October 7th at Core Nursing and Rehab Center in Dale. Linda was born June 13, 1945 in Perry County to Hilbert and Lorine (Wagner) Schlachter. She retired from Masterbrand. Linda loved animals and fishing. She is survived by a son, David (Ruth) VanWinkle of Birdseye; a daughter, Michelle Taylor of Oriole; one...
Norman Celestine Schue
Oct 6, 2018
Norman Celestine Schue, 82, of Ferdinand passed away Saturday October 6th at his home. Norman was born September 27, 1936 in Mariah Hill to Paul & Catherine (Vaeth) Schue. He was united in marriage to Leona Kitten on January 10, 1959 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Norman was a retired coal miner & farmer. He was a member of Christ...
Lucille F. Weyer
Oct 5, 2018
Lucille F. Weyer, 93 of Ferdinand, passed away Friday, October 5th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Lucille was born May 10, 1925 in St. Meinrad to Jacob and Veronica (Schaeffer) Meier. She married Clarence L. Weyer on May 5, 1951 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Lucille was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church and...
Harold Simon Pund
Sep 28, 2018
Harold Simon Pund, 76, of Mariah Hill passed away Friday September 28th at his home. Harold was born in Ferdinand on May 18, 1942 to Leo & Cornelia (Schum) Pund. He was united in marriage to Paulita Schue on June 10, 1967 in Mary Help Of Christians Church. Harold was a graduate of St. Ferdinand High School, & Forest Park...
Bradley Joseph Burress
Sep 20, 2018
Bradley J. Burress, 50, of Jasper passed away Thursday September 20th at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Bradley was born April 25, 1968 in Jasper to James & Rosie (Durcholz) Burress. Bradley was a truck driver. Surviving are one daughter, Jamie Nicole Burress of Paoli, two step-sons, Chad Taylor of Jasper and Josh Taylor of Huntingburg. Two grandchildren, Mikah & Luca....
James Michael Lifke
Sep 20, 2018
James Michael Lifke, 80, of Santa Claus passed away peacefully Thursday September 20th at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. James was born October 22, 1937 in Mishawaka to Michael & Ruth (Coil) Lifke. He was united in marriage to Janet Schelstraete on August 17, 1963 at St. Joseph Church in Mishawaka. James graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1956, and from...
Edmond "Dwain" Reynolds
Sep 15, 2018
Edmond "Dwain" Reynolds, 82, of Ferdinand passed away at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper on September 15, 2018, surrounded by family members. Ed was born on February 18, 1936, in Plainville, IN to John Marion and Lillian Naomi (Meurer) Reynolds. He married Susan D. Schue on October 18, 1958 in Mary Help of Christians Church in Mariah Hill....
Roberta Grace (Claycamp) Kaetzel
Sep 10, 2018
Roberta Grace (Claycamp) Kaetzel, 91 of Dale passed away Monday September 10th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. She was born July 7, 1927 in Jackson County, Indiana to Harold & Frances (VanCleave) Claycamp. She was united in marriage to Carl D. Kaetzel on September 5, 1948 at Santa Claus United Methodist Church. Roberta was a self-employed beautician for...
Mary A. Heberer
Sep 7, 2018
Mary A. Heberer, 72 of Ferdinand passed away Friday September 7th in Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born December 6, 1945 to Martin & Henrietta (Bachman) Auffart. She was united in marriage to Arthur Heberer on June 26, 1992 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2002. Mary was a...
Verlyn E. Gehlhausen
Sep 7, 2018
Verlyn E. Gehlhausen, 54, of Huntingburg passed away on Friday, September 7th at Memorial Hospital and HealthCare Center in Jasper. Verlyn was born December 25, 1963 in Huntingburg to Eugene and Virlee (Braunecker) Gehlhausen. He married Rita Prueher on July 4, 1987 in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Verlyn was a skilled laborer. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, fishing, playing guitar...
David A Grundhoefer
Aug 28, 2018
David A. Grundhoefer, 74, of Santa Claus Indiana passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2018. He was born in Mariah Hill, Indiana on January 7, 1944 to Arthur and Cecelia Grundhoefer. Dave was a graduate of Dale High School and Brescia College with a degree in education and business. Dave was united in marriage to Marsha Werner on...
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