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Catherine M Schaefer
Aug 11, 2017
Catherine M. Schaefer, 86, of St. Meinrad, passed away at her home on Friday, August 11, 2017. Catherine was born October 9, 1930 in Covington, KY to Richard and Laura (Volz) Armstrong. She married Melvin Schaefer on August 21, 1954 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. Melvin preceded her in death on July 22, 1985. Catherine was retired from Spencer Industries....
Louis W. Schwoeppe
Aug 7, 2017
Louis W. Schwoeppe, 77 of St. Meinrad passed away Monday August 7th at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born September 28, 1939 in St. Henry to John and Louise (Woebkenberg) Schwoeppe. He married Lillian "Bebsy" Fischer on July 6, 1963 in Saint Meinrad Catholic Church. Louis retired from DMI Furniture Company and owned and operated Schwoeppe's RV &...
Maurice E Rickelman
Aug 1, 2017
Maurice E. Rickelman, 81 of St. Henry formerly of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday August 1st in Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. He was born June 3, 1936 in Spencer County to Edmund & Catherine "Katie" (Denning) Rickelman. Maurice was a member of Christ the King, St. Ferdinand Parish. He was a Korean war veteran and a member of Ferdinand...
Frank M. Waninger
Jul 28, 2017
Frank M. Waninger, 74 of Ferdinand passed away Friday July 28th at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Frank was born December 6, 1942 in Spencer County to Max and Frances (Kleiser) Waninger. He married Hilda Mae Rickelman on June 27, 1964 in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church. Frank retired from Foertsch Construction Company. He was a Sergeant in the National Guard...
Leonard R. Brinkman
Jul 20, 2017
Leonard R. Brinkman, 75, of Ferdinand, passed away Thursday, July 20th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Leonard was born June 28, 1942 in Ferdinand to Joseph and Augusta (Hackman) Brinkman. He married Rosie Schepers on June 26, 1965 in St. Celestine Catholic Church. Leonard was retired from Jasper Engines and Transmissions where he worked as a Quality...
Jim H. Willis
Jul 9, 2017
James H. "Jim" Willis, 76 of Ferdinand passed away after a short illness Sunday July 9th. At St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Ky. James was born September 11, 1940 in North Hampton, MA. To Warren Sr. & Phyllis (Stone) Willis. He married Faye Joanne Silverberg on March 31, 1962 in Massachusetts. James was a retired forester from DMI furniture and...
Dean Schuler
Jul 2, 2017
Dean E. Schuler, 60 of Moody, AL. formerly of Jasper passed away surrounded by family & friends Sunday July 2nd in Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Dean was born July 30, 1956 in Huntingburg to Louis F. and Bonnie H. (Andry) Schuler. He married Beth Chapman on May 23, 1996 in Jasper. Dean was a group leader...
Sean Perkins
Jun 27, 2017
Sean Perkins, 28, of Evansville passed away on Tuesday, June 27th at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville. Sean was born May 30, 1989 in Huntingburg to Samuel Perkins and Barbara Heim. Sean was an Activities Coordinator at Oasis Dementia Care in Evansville. Sean enjoyed video games, Anime Cartoons, and his cats Inori and Mikasa. He loved caring for others. Sean...
Henrietta Anna Lasher
Jun 26, 2017
Henrietta Anna Lasher, 101, passed away Monday, June 26th at her home in Bristow. She was born April 18, 1916 to Jacob W. and Anna Katherina (Jacobs) Weaver in Santa Claus. Henrietta married Albert "Bert" Lasher on July 19, 1941 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1994. Henrietta was a homemaker and also worked at LeClere...
Mary Virginia Steltenpohl
Jun 21, 2017
Mary Virginia Steltenpohl, 89, of Ferdinand, passed away Wednesday at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Mary was born February 10, 1928 in Mariah Hill to Albert "Shorty" and Verena (Gogel) Wirthwein. She married Ralph "Roxie" J. Steltenpohl on June 3, 1947 in Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Mariah Hill. Ralph preceded her in death on September 22,...
Dorothy M Helming
Jun 12, 2017
Dorothy M. Helming, 92 of Ferdinand died Monday June 12th at her home. Dorothy was born September 6, 1924 in Jasper to Paul & Eleanor (Birk) Kuntz. She married Norbert J. Helming on October 21, 1950 in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1996. Dorothy was a homemaker and helped her husband operate the Helming Dairy...
Margaret Fetter
Jun 4, 2017
Margaret Fetter, 82, of Ferdinand, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. She was born July 30, 1934 in Ferdinand to Joseph and Mathilda (Nord) Wilmes. Margaret married Daniel Fetter on June 2, 1956 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1998. Margaret was a member of St. Ferdinand...
Earl Anthony Paulin
Jun 3, 2017
Earl Anthony Paulin, 85, of Siberia, passed away, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his home. Earl was born August 9, 1931 in Uniontown, IN to Anthony J. and Ella (Merkley) Paulin. He married Therese Messmer on July 30, 1955 in St. Ferdinand Church. Earl was retired from DMI and was also a farmer. He was a member of St. Martin...
Larry L Ofer
Jun 2, 2017
Larry L. Ofer, 59, of Dale passed away, Friday, June 2, 2017. Larry was born July 31, 1957 in Huntingburg to Bernard "Ben" and Mary C. (Kern) Ofer. Larry was a truck driver for J. Winkler and Sons. He was a meber of St Joseph's Catholic Church in Dale. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, collecting coins, playing cards...
Raven Y Waninger
May 25, 2017
Raven Y. Waninger , 40 of Troy, passed away, Thursday, May 25th in an automobile accident. Raven was born March 10, 1977 in Perry County to Robert and Carol (Kratzer) Terry. She married David Waninger on May 2, 1998 in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Raven was a certified medical assistant at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Raven was...
Henry "Hank" Backer
May 24, 2017
Henry "Hank" Backer, 87 of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday May 24th at his home. He was born May 3, 1930 in Ferdinand to Dr. Henry G. & Frances (McLaughlin) Backer. Hank earned a Master's Degree at Indiana State University and was a retired math teacher at Cannelton High School. He was a Korean War Army Veteran serving in the 116th...
Mary Lou Helming
May 12, 2017
Mary Lou Helming, 87, of Ferdinand, died Friday, May 12th at Brookside Village in Jasper. Mary Lou was born December 11, 1929 in Ferdinand to Rudolph and Laura (Altman) Meyer. She married Art Helming on May 30, 1958 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1998. Mary Lou was a member of St. Ferdinand...
James "Jd" Durlauf
May 12, 2017
James "JD" Durlauf, 58, of Ferdinand, passed away, Friday, May 12th at home. James was born June 1, 1958 in in Huntingburg to Jerry and Ruth (Becher) Durlauf. James was an upholsterer at Best Home Furnishings in Ferdinand. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Jasper Gun Club and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed playing softball, traveling,...
Esther E. Boeglin
Apr 22, 2017
Esther E. Boeglin, 92 of Ferdinand died Saturday April 22nd at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born September 10, 1924 in Ferdinand to Louis & Theresia (Weyer) Durcholz. She married Ralph A. Boeglin on April 29, 1950 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1979. Esther was a member of...
Marion Lee Murphy
Apr 19, 2017
Marion Lee Murphy, 78, of St. Meinrad, passed away Wednesday, April 19th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Marion was born January 5, 1939 in Marietta, Kansas to George and Mary (Aurert) Murphy. He married Joyce Aders on October 24, 1970 in Las Vegas. Marion was a Fireman for the Las Vegas Fire Department. He enjoyed golfing and...
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