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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...

Janice Lorene Wahl

Janice Lorene Wahl

Oct 22, 2024

Janice Lorene Wahl, 81, of Dale, passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd at Scenic Hills at the Monastery. Janice was born February 12, 1943 in Connersville, IN to Owen and Oleva (Sterling) Mitchell. She married Ralph Wahl Jr. on February 12, 1966 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dale. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2005. Janice was...

Richard Earl Scheller

Richard Earl Scheller

Oct 20, 2024

Richard Earl Scheller, 74, of Huntingburg, passed away at Scenic Hills at the Monastery on Sunday, October 20th. Richard was born October 14, 1950 in Evansville to Alvin and Mary Catherine (Martin) Scheller. He married Catherine Marie Wildeman on July 19, 1975 in St. Philips Catholic Church. Richard was a retired Dairy Farmer and Truck Driver. He was a member...

Paul Louis Harpenau

Paul Louis Harpenau

Oct 19, 2024

Louisville, KY Paul Louis (Lou) Harpenau, 89, was called to his heavenly home on October 19th, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Lou was born August 28, 1935 in Tell City, Indiana to Nettie and Sylvester Harpenau. He was a wonderful husband – completely devoted to his wife, Marilyn (Vonderheide) Harpenau. He was also a...

Theresa (Ketzner) Weyer

Theresa (Ketzner) Weyer

Oct 17, 2024

Theresa V. (Ketzner) Weyer, 89, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday October 17, 2024 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Theresa was born on April 6, 1935 in Sunfish, KY. to Thomas M. and Ruth A. (French) Hayes. She was united in marriage to Joseph F. Ketzner on October 2, 1954 in Henryville, IN. Joseph preceded her in death...

Paulita Josephine Pund

Paulita Josephine Pund

Sep 22, 2024

Paulita Josephine Pund, 83, of Mariah Hill, passed away on Sunday, September 22nd at Brookdale of Carmel. Paulita was born September 6, 1941 in Mariah Hill to Paul and Frances (Vaeth) Schue. She married Harold Pund on June 10, 1967 in Mary Help of Christians Church. Paulita was a member of Mary Help of Christians Church, Mariah Hill. She belonged...

Leroy J. Oser

Leroy J. Oser

Sep 21, 2024

Leroy J. Oser, 91, of Siberia passed away Sunday September 21, 2024 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Leroy was born on September 17, 1933 in Ferdinand to Edward and Olivia (Meyer) Oser. He was united in marriage to Marlene Ernst on April 18, 1998 in St. Martin of Tours Church in Siberia. Leroy was a member of...

Frank Rahman

Frank Rahman

Sep 21, 2024

Frank Rahman, 68, of Santa Claus, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 21st surrounded by his family. Frank was born October 21, 1955 in Ferdinand to Linus and Hilda (Metzger) Rahman. He married Mary Ann Schaeffer on May 3, 1980 in St. Martins Church in Chrisney. Frank was a member of St. Boniface Church in Fulda where he...

Gayla Jo Utley

Gayla Jo Utley

Sep 19, 2024

Gayla Jo Utley, 70, of Santa Claus passed away at her home on September 19th,2024 in Christmas Lake Village. Gayla was born March 28, 1954 in Ferdinand to Jerome and Frieda (Giesler) Gehlhausen. She was united in marriage to Wayne Utley on May 1, 1981 in Santa Claus, Indiana. Gayla was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St....

Elaine Burress

Elaine Burress

Sep 16, 2024

Elaine Burress, 68, of Mariah Hill passed away Monday September 16th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. Elaine was born on December 5, 1955 in Huntingburg to James and Rita (Wagner) Jochim. She was untied in marriage to David Burress on June 5, 1976 at Lincoln Memorial. Elaine was a very active member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Mary...

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