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James H. Wahl

James H. Wahl

Jan 16, 2025

James (Jim) H. Wahl, age 93 of Ferdinand, IN passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, surrounded by family. Jim was born October 27, 1931, in Dale, IN to Simon & Eleanor (Koenig) Wahl. He married Doretha Klueh on July 31, 1954, in St. Ferdinand Church and they were married 70 years....

David L. Knust

David L. Knust

Jan 12, 2025

David L. Knust, 69, of Ferdinand, passed away on Sunday, January 12th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. David was born August 25,1955 in Huntingburg to Ernest and Catherine (Jahn) Knust. David was a member of St. Meinrad Knights of Columbus #5199 and Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. He enjoyed auctions, farming and raising cows. He...

Marilyn Ann Harper

Marilyn Ann Harper

Jan 10, 2025

Marilyn Ann Harper, 86, of Dale, passed away on January 10th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Marilyn was born July 30, 1938 in Dale to Raymond and Olivia (Strohmeyer) Wahl. She married Billy Frank Harper on October 25,1958 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dale; he passed away on November 19, 2012. She attended Dale High School...

Pearline C. Martin Brahm

Pearline C. Martin Brahm

Jan 6, 2025

Pearline C. Martin Brahm, 87, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, January 6th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Pearline was born September 5, 1937 in Ferdinand to Walter and Lucille (Weyer) Bartley. She married Lee E. Martin on August 29, 1959 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2005. Pearline married Cleon...

Mary Agnes Smith-Johnson

Mary Agnes Smith-Johnson

Jan 3, 2025

Mary Agnes Smith-Johnson, 85, of Ferdinand, formerly of Fairdale, KY, passed away on Friday, January 3rd at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Mary was born September 17, 1939 in Huntingburg to Paul and Cecelia (Krampe) Luebbehusen. She married Kenny Smith in 1965. After Kenny's passing she married Allen Johnson. He preceded her in death in October of 2023....

Thomas "Nuts" Luebbehusen

Thomas "Nuts" Luebbehusen

Jan 1, 2025

Thomas E. "Nuts" Luebbehusen, 78, of Ferdinand passed away January 1, 2025 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Thomas was born on December 31, 1946 in Ferdinand to Paul and Cecelia (Krampe) Luebbehusen. He was united in marriage to Linda Englert on August 31, 1968 in St. Anthony Of Padua Church. Thomas was a lifelong member of Christ...

Janet Lifke

Janet Lifke

Dec 24, 2024

Janet (Schelstraete) Lifke, 83, of Santa Claus, passed away peacefully on December 24 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, Ind. Janet was born on June 28, 1941 in Mishawaka, Ind., to Oscar and Esther Schelstraete. She was united in marriage to James Lifke on August 17, 1963 at St. Joseph Church in Mishawaka. Janet graduated from St. Joseph...

Carol Severson

Carol Severson

Dec 15, 2024

Carol Severson, 75, of Santa Claus, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home. Carol was born November 30, 1949 in Oak Park, IL to James and Elsie (McFedries) Severson. She is survived by her sister, Georgia Rush of Santa Claus; nieces, Jennifer (Eric) Schmidt of Lamar and Carol (Brett) Hagedorn of Tell City; great nieces, Christina (Steven)...

Sally Rasche

Sally Rasche

Dec 2, 2024

Sally Rasche, 38, of Bristow passed away Monday December 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Sally was born March 30, 1986 in Washington, IN. She married Shawn Rasche in Tell City in January of 2023. Surviving are her husband, Shawn Rasche of Bristow, daughters, Wynter Rasche, Jasmine Stout, Willow Stout, and Kailey Hagedorn; one son, Jayden Stout; her mother,...

James Vanhoosier

James Vanhoosier

Dec 1, 2024

James VanHoosier, 51, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Sunday, December 1st at his home. James was born December 18, 1972 in Huntingburg to Claude Jr. and Mary Darlene (Merkley) VanHoosier. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, grilling and being with his friends and family. He is survived by a daughter, Alexa (Zachary Lueken) VanHoosier; a son, Aidan (Riley Austin) VanHoosier;...

Mary Eileen Fritz

Mary Eileen Fritz

Nov 27, 2024

Mary Eileen Fritz, 94, of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, November 27th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Mary Eileen was born, May 8, 1930 in Indianapolis to Benno and Cecelia (Schaefer) Tretter. After Cecelia's passing, Benno would marry Emma Wessel, and together raise Mary Eileen. Mary Eileen married Raymond B. Fritz Sr. on January 2, 1951 in...

Mary Alice "Molly" Sophia Susnjara

Mary Alice "Molly" Sophia Susnjara

Nov 24, 2024

Mary Alice (Molly) Sophia Dilts Holloway Susnjara of Santa Claus, Indiana, previously of Evansville and Sun City, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 99 and 10 months. She was born on January 12, 1925, to Charles A. and Janet C. (Keitzer) Dilts in Monterey, Indiana. She was a graduate of Monterey High School and...

Clarence L. Weyer

Clarence L. Weyer

Nov 22, 2024

Clarence L. Weyer, 96, of Ferdinand, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Scenic Hills at the Monastery on November 22, 2024. He was born to Edward H. and Clara B. (Kippenbrock) Weyer in Goshen, Ohio, on August 22, 1928. Clarence married Lucille Meier on May 5, 1951, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by Lucille, his wife...

Randell Joseph Vaal

Randell Joseph Vaal

Nov 17, 2024

Randell "Randy" Joseph Vaal, 67, of Santa Claus passed away Sunday November 17th at his home. Randell was born in Jasper, Indiana on May 16, 1957 to Edgar and Marion (Wendholt) Vaal. He was united in marriage to Melody L. Showalter on February 26, 1983 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Randy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Randell was...

Ralph L. Konerding

Ralph L. Konerding

Nov 16, 2024

Ralph L. Konerding, 82, of Mariah Hill, passed away on Saturday, November 16th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Ralph was born February 18, 1942 in Fulda to Leo and Barbara (Waninger) Konerding. He is survived by two sons, Chris (Deborah) Konerding and Phil (Shelly) Konerding both of Lamar; one daughter, Suzanne Mundy of Mariah Hill; eight grandchildren...

Rowena "Winnie" Weyer

Rowena "Winnie" Weyer

Nov 11, 2024

Rowena Weyer, 86 of Santa Claus, Indiana passed away peacefully on November 11th at Brookside Village to join her heavenly family. She was born to Raymond and Myra Corn in Velpen, Indiana on April 7, 1938. She married Bernie Weyer in Vincennes, Indiana in 1967. Rowena graduated from Otwell High School in 1955 and from there attended Baptist Hospital-Evansville College...

Thomas A. Berg

Thomas A. Berg

Nov 3, 2024

Thomas A. Berg, 76, of St. Anthony, passed away on Sunday, November 3rd at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Thomas was born April 6, 1948 in St. Anthony to Clarence and Frieda (Schnell) Berg. He married June Oser on July 25, 1968 in St. Ferdinand Church. Thomas was a former Owner and Operator of Berg's Garage in St....

Keith Hammers

Keith Hammers

Oct 25, 2024

Keith Hammers, 70, of Ferdinand, passed away at Timbers of Jasper on October 25, 2024. Kieth was born November 8, 1953 To Leonard and Cyrilla (Bauer) Hammers. Keith served in the National Guard for 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being out in nature. He was a member of St. Meinrad American Legion Post 366. Keith is survived by...

David Lee Meyer

David Lee Meyer

Oct 24, 2024

David Lee Meyer, 73, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday October 24th at his home. David was born December 18, 1950 in Huntingburg to Eugene J. and Frances E. (Kunkler) Meyer. David was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and served during the Viet Nam War. He was a lifetime member...

Rita C. Altman

Rita C. Altman

Oct 23, 2024

Rita C. Altman, 87, of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday October 23rd at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Rita was born on December 3, 1936 in rural Ferdinand to Alois and Cecilia (Seger) Oeding. She was united in marriage to Dennis J. Altman on April 26, 1958 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Dennis preceded her in death on October...

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