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Walter M. Troesch
May 17, 2025
Walter M. Troesch, 89 of St. Meinrad, passed away on Saturday, May 17th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Walter was born October 22, 1935 in Perry County to Lawrence and Elenora (Nielander) Troesch. He married Virlee Waninger on May 13, 1961 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on August 6, 2018. Walter served...
Bryar Diane Rahman
May 16, 2025
Bryar Diane Rahman, 3, of St. Anthony passed away on Friday, May 16th at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville. Bryar was born October 8, 2021, to Chris and Amanda Rahman. She is survived by her parents; siblings, Kyana, Emery, Oaklynn and Alyza Rahman; grandparents, Kenny and Cindy Rahman, Linda and Gary Osborne, Bob and Becky Schnell; great grand-parents, Imelda Mehling,...
Alice M. Nord
May 13, 2025
Alice M Nord, 92, of Ferdinand passed away on Tuesday May 13th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery where she was a resident since October. Alice was born on Sept 25, 1932 to Frank and Clara (Buechler) Eckert of Celestine. Alice met the love of her life, Sylvester "Vestie" Nord at a dance in Schnellville. After Vestie returned from the...
Clarence Knust
Apr 29, 2025
Clarence Knust, 96, of Ferdinand, passed away on Tuesday, April 29th at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Clarence was born November 4, 1928, in Ferdinand to John and Catherine (Burke) Knust. Clarence was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed trucking and hauled cattle for many local farmers. Clarence was a Korean War Veteran. He was a member of St. Ferdinand Catholic...
Gary Norbert Schaeffer
Apr 29, 2025
Gary Norbert Schaeffer, 70, of Lamar, passed away on Tuesday, April 29th at his home. Gary was born May 11, 1954 in Huntingburg to Norbert and Louella (Metz) Schaeffer. He married Kathy Bolin in 2002 at Mt. Zion Christian Church. Gary enjoyed fishing, shooting matches and his puppy, Piper. Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy; brothers, Rodney (Kelly) Schaeffer...
Eugene "Gene" Hildenbrand
Apr 24, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Hildenbrand, 90, of Evanston, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Gene was born December 24, 1934 in Spencer County to Edward and Pauline (Haller) Hildenbrand. Gene was a graduate of Dale High School. He served in the National Guard. Gene worked in maintenance at Holiday World for 45 years. He also loved...
Edgar F. Vaal
Apr 16, 2025
Edgar F. Vaal, 91, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. He was born on February 12, 1934, in St Meinrad, IN, to Oscar and Mathilda (Werne) Vaal. He married Marion Wendholt on June 9, 1956, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Edgar graduated from Dale High School in 1952. He served in...
Marcia Joanne Pierce
Apr 15, 2025
Marcia JoAnne Pierce 91 of Ferdinand, formally of Dale, Indiana passed away April 15th, 2025. Marcia was born on March 25th, 1934, to Frasher & Dessa (Booth) Hamilton in Morristown, Ohio. Surviving Marcia is her loving husband of 46 years Delbert Pierce. Her children Linda (Mike) Hoover of Cleveland, Ohio, David Harris of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Dennis (Stephanie) DellaMorta of...
Anna M. Pancake
Apr 13, 2025
Anna M. Pancake, 93, of Ferdinand passed away Sunday April 13th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Anna was born in Ferdinand on November 3, 1931 to Harry and Cecilia (Wendholt) Verkamp. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Pancake on August 5, 1954 in Ferdinand. Lloyd preceded her in death on October 7. 2013. Anna was a...
Thomas R. Schneider Sr.
Apr 12, 2025
Thomas R. "Tom" Schneider Sr., 77, of Schnellville passed away Saturday April 12th at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Tom was born on November 23, 1947 in Huntingburg to Orville Sr. and Bernadette (Merkley) Schneider. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Egloff on July 29, 1995 in Jasper. Tom was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Sacred Heart Catholic...
Cleon E. Brahm
Apr 10, 2025
Cleon E. Brahm, 88, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Cleon was born on May 23, 1936, in Midway to Anthony and Florence (Weber) Brahm. In 1945, the family moved to St. Meinrad, where one of Cleon's earliest memories was being on the school playground on May 8, 1945, where he heard...
William Leo Hoge
Apr 5, 2025
William Leo Hoge, known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, passed away at his home in The Villages, Florida, on April 5, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1943, in Ferdinand, Indiana. Bill was a man of deep faith, intelligence, and thoughtfulness whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew him. Bill was the beloved husband...
Kenneth G. Faulkenberg
Apr 3, 2025
Kenneth G. Faulkenberg, 88, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Thursday, April 3rd at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Kenneth was born June 6, 1936 in Perry County to Vernon and Marie (Harbaville) Faulkenberg. He married Mary Ann Rupprecht on August 29, 1959 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. Kenneth was a retired Coal Miner. He served as a Volunteer...
Mary Margaret Dooley
Mar 28, 2025
Mary Margaret Dooley, 86, of Birdseye passed away Friday March 28th at her home. Mary Margaret was born on April 2, 1938 in Kyana to Thomas and Dessie (Jackson) Nelson. She was united in marriage to Richard E. Dooley Sr. on October 27, 1956 in Shelbyville, Indiana. Richard preceded her in death on October 8, 2010. Mary Margaret retired as...
Michael P. Beier
Mar 25, 2025
Michael P. Beier, 42, of Huntingburg passed away Tuesday March 25th at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Michael was born on February 26, 1983 in Huntingburg to William J. and Tina (Waninger) Beier. Michael was employed at Toyota Manufacturing in Princeton. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. Michael graduated from Forest Park High School,...
James R. Schnieders
Mar 25, 2025
James R. "Cricket" Schnieders, 79, of St. Henry, passed away at his home on March 25th. James was born August 6, 1945 in Ferdinand to Arvin and Rose (Wagner) Schnieders. James married Jane Meyer on August 19, 1970 in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Jane preceded him in death on January 1, 2024. Cricket was a lifelong member of Christ the...
Vernita "Nita" Lueken
Mar 22, 2025
Vernita A. "Nita" Lueken, 92, of Ferdinand passed away Saturday March 22nd at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Vernita was born on September 7, 1932 in Mariah Hill to Simon and Philomena (Seifert) Nord. She was united in marriage to Oliver Lueken on August 18, 1951 in Mary Help Of Christians Church in Mariah Hill. Oliver preceded her...
Gerald "Jerry" Hanebutt
Mar 11, 2025
Gerald I. "Jerry" Hanebutt, 79, of Huntingburg passed away Tuesday March 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born on January 4, 1946 in Evansville to Irvin and Lenora (Winkler) Hanebutt. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Martin on April 25,1964 in Salem United Church Of Christ in Huntingburg. Jerry was owner and operator of Hanebutt...
Frances J. Krampe
Mar 6, 2025
Frances Johanna Krampe, 96, of Ferdinand passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Frances was born in Ferdinand on March 9, 1928 to John and Sophia (Fleck) Tempel. She married August "Gust" Krampe on September 21, 1948 in St. Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2009. Frances...
Jeremy "Tardy" Foll
Feb 27, 2025
To view Jeremy's Tribute Video please click the link below. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/88LLC3WK6Q9SHY2N Jeremy Allen "Tardy" Foll, 49, of Ferdinand passed away at his home on February 27, 2025. Jeremy was born on July 7, 1975 in Huntingburg to Stanley and Mary (Egloff) Foll. He was united in marriage to Amanda Sipes on May 28, 2022 at Stoll's Lake View in Loogootee....
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