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Charlotte Sue Egler
Jan 2, 2018
Charlotte Sue Egler, 45, of Camby Charlotte Sue Egler, 45, of Camby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, with family by her side. She was born July 7, 1972, in Huntingburg, to Francis and Vanita Jane (Wallis) Egler. She married Dawn (Drew) Egler on April 17, 1999. Charlotte grew up in Ferdinand and spent most of her life...
Irma Caroline Voegerl
Dec 23, 2017
Irma Caroline Voegerl, 86, of Ferdinand passed away, Saturday, December 23rd at Brookside Village in Jasper. Irma was born April 30, 1931 in Ferdinand to Robert J. and Louise (Hollinden) Wendholt. She married Clarence Voegerl on June 25, 1955 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2011. Irma worked at General Electric for 14 years,...
Jack Hayes
Dec 15, 2017
Jack Hayes, 81 of Santa Claus passed away Friday December 15th at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 31, 1936 in Petersburg to Clarence & Myrneth (Frederick) Hayes. He married Joanne Reeves on June 25, 1983 in Bloomington, Indiana. Jack worked for Kimball International for 35 years, and retired as plant foreman. He then worked at Heritage...
Wanda F Hendrix
Dec 12, 2017
Wanda F. Hendrix, 72, of Ferdinand, passed away on Tuesday, December 12th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. She was born October 31, 1945 in Evansville to Ed and Edna (Gossett) Noffsinger. Wanda was a 1963 graduate of North High School in Evansville. She was a hairdresser for 50 years. Wanda was a member of Christ the King...
Anna Virlee Boerste
Dec 11, 2017
Anna Virlee Boerste, 86 of Ferdinand passed away Monday December 11th at Scenic Hills Care Center, Ferdinand. Anna was born January 13, 1931 in Dale, In. to Merlyn and Kathryn Elliot. She was united in marriage to Orville "Buddy" Boerste on February 3, 1951 in Saint Joseph Church in Dale. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1991. Anna...
Charles R Ruxer
Dec 11, 2017
Charles R. Ruxer, 93 of Saint Meinrad passed away Monday December 11th at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center. He was born April 23, 1924 in Saint Meinrad to Frank A. and Aurelia (Becher) Ruxer. He was united in marriage to Mary Alice Ringeman on November 11, 1944 in Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church. Charles retired as owner operator of Ruxer...
Nancy Marie Schwartz
Nov 29, 2017
Nancy Marie Schwartz, 59 of Saint Henry passed away Wednesday November 29th at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 7, 1958 in Huntingburg to Sylvester and Annabelle (Henson) Kunkler. She was united in marriage to Frank Schwartz on April 24, 1976 in St. Mary's Church in Huntingburg. Nancy was a seamstress at Best Home Furnishings. She...
Donnie Jean Raines Miller
Nov 27, 2017
Donnie Jean (Raines) Miller, 87, of Ferdinand, passed away Monday, November 27th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Donnie Jean was born June 27, 1930 at City Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lester C. Raines and Vassie Lee Hestand Raines. Donnie worked as a phlebotomist at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis from 1964 until her retirement in 1992. Donnie Jean...
Anita Russ
Nov 24, 2017
Anita (Laake) Russ, 92, of Evansville, died Friday, November 24, 2017 at River Pointe Health Campus in Evansville, Indiana. She had previously been living at Atria Senior Living in Newburgh for the previous 3 years. She was born October 8, 1925 in Ferdinand to Joseph and Susan (Olinger) Laake. She married Eugene (Jim) Russ on October 2, 1948 in St....
Ray Vaal
Nov 21, 2017
Ray Vaal, 77, of St. Meinrad, passed away, Tuesday, November 21st at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born May 19, 1940 in St. Meinrad to Robert and Mildred (Gogel) Vaal. He married Janet McNelis on June 9, 1962 in Precious Blood Church in Jasper. Ray was owner of Vaals Appliance Store. He was a member of St. Meinrad Fire...
Kathryn J. Meyer
Nov 18, 2017
Kathryn J. Meyer, 86 of rural Dale, IN passed away on November 18, 2017. Kathryn was born March 1, 1931 to the late Louis and Bertha (Brenner) Meyer on the Meyer Family farm where she resided and worked her entire life. Kathryn was a farmer. She was the youngest of 7 children. Her mother died when she was 7 years...
Henry Holtzman
Nov 15, 2017
Henry Lee Holtzman, 89, of Fulda, passed away, Wednesday, November 15th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Henry was born December 5, 1927 in Louisville, KY to Henry J. and Elizabeth (Heim) Holtzman. He married Mildred Sitzman on October 2, 1954 in St. Meinrad Church. Henry was a retired truck driver. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic...
Bernida Bredhold
Nov 15, 2017
Bernida M. Bredhold, 83 of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday November 15th in Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. She was born May 17, 1934 in Spencer County to Edward and Caroline (Hoppenjans) Schipp. She was united in marriage to Ferrel Bredhold on May 12, 1960 in Saint Ferdinand Church. Bernida was a member of Christ The King Parish, St. Ferdinand...
Albert Norbert Elmer
Nov 13, 2017
Albert Norbert Elmer, 79 of Siberia died Monday November 13th in Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Albert was born January 8, 1938 in Siberia to Edwin and Alma (Troesch) Elmer. He was united in marriage to Doris J. Mehringer on August 24, 1963 in Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper. She preceded him in death on February 23, 1986....
Louis Schipp
Nov 8, 2017
Louis Schipp, 73, of Fulda, passed away, Wednesday, November 8th at his home. Louis was born October 11, 1944 in Ferdinand to Clarence and Rose (Tretter) Schipp. He married Carol Taylor on September 21, 1968 in St. Ferdinand Church. Louis started Schipp Construction Company in 1978 and retired in 2009. Schipp Construction continues on today through his son, Philip. Louis...
Larry Lasher
Oct 30, 2017
Larry Lasher, 75, of Fulda passed away Monday, October 30th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Larry was born October 23, 1942 in Evansville to Joseph and Agnes (Peter) Lasher. He married Mary Lou Hoffman on April 29, 1967 in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Larry was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and a Farmer. He was a member of...
Wanda Lee Hayes
Oct 27, 2017
Wanda Hayes, 68, of Derby passed away Friday, October 27th at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City. Wanda was born December 22, 1948 in Gainesville, Georgia to Joe and Louise (Cape) White. She married Randy Hayes on April 8, 1968 in Cornelius, Georgia. Wanda was a retried CNA and had previously spent many years working at the Ferdinand American...
John S Vanwinkle
Oct 23, 2017
John S. VanWinkle, 79, of Ferdinand, died Monday, October 23rd in Adyeville. John was born June 28, 1938 in Adyeville to Preston and Schlostica "Lostie" Dotterweich. He married Phyllis Daunhauer on November 14, 1981 in Mariah Hill. John was a retired machinist for North American Products and also a Farmer. He was passionate about the work he did. John truly...
Phyllis "Diane" Birchler
Oct 16, 2017
Phyllis "Diane" Birchler, 78, of Huntingburg passed away Monday, October 16, 2017, at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. She was born June 17, 1939 in Huntingburg to Gilbert and Mary (Helmrich) Hoffhaus. Phyllis married Alfred Birchler on June 20, 1981 in Salem United Church of Christ in Huntingburg. She enjoyed crocheting, making quilt tops, canning, cooking, fishing and time with...
Aiden Lueken
Oct 6, 2017
Aiden Lueken, 9 months passed away Friday October 6th at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville. Aiden was born December 31, 2016 in Jasper to Marshall & Jessica (Gasaway) Lueken. Surviving are his parents, Marshall and Jessica Lueken of St. Anthony. One sister, Sophia Lueken. Grandparents, Art & Kate Gasaway of Ferdinand and Pat and Mary Lueken of St. Anthony. Great-grandparents,...
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