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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ardella Beier
Sep 13, 2024
Ardella Beier, 92, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Friday, September 13th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Ardella was born July 16, 1932 in St. Meinrad to Raymond and Marie (Troesch) Rickelman. She married Hugo Beier on May 9, 1950 in St. Meinrad. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1987. Ardella enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and...
Gail Heichelbech
Sep 11, 2024
Gail Heichelbech, 65, of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, September 11th at Community Hospital North Campus in Indianapolis. Gail was born September 2, 1959 in Huntingburg to Gerald and Nancy (Small) Smith. She married Rich Heichelbech on July 6, 1987 in Owensboro. Gail was an outgoing people person who enjoyed being with friends and family. She loved following her grandkid's...
Susan Marie Bergstrom
Sep 6, 2024
Susan Marie Bergstom, 72, of St. Meinrad passed away at her home on Friday, September 6th. Susan was born October 16, 1951 in Grayslake, IL to Virgil and Laverne (Ballersteadt) Skoglund. She married Fred Bergstrom who preceded her in death on December 15, 2009. Susan was an Oncology Nurse for Evanston Northwestern Hospital in Illinois. Susan is survived by her...
James Schwartz
Sep 6, 2024
James Schwartz, 64, of Jasper, formerly of Ferdinand, passed away at the Timbers of Jasper on Friday, September 6th. James was born April 9, 1960 in Huntingburg to Roman Schwartz and Jean Kays Walters. He worked at Masterbrand Cabinets Plant 5. James enjoyed playing Euchre and Cinch. James is survived by a brother, Tony Schwartz of Jasper and a sister,...
Leroy P. Kerstiens
Aug 28, 2024
Leroy P. Kerstiens, 83, of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, August 28th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Leroy was born April 10, 1941 in Ferdinand to Cletus and Cecelia (Oeding) Kerstiens. He married Alene Gudorf on April 27, 1963 in Holy Family Church in Jasper. Leroy served in the National Guard. He was a member of Christ...
Mary "Beth" Stein
Aug 21, 2024
Mary "Beth" Stein, 73, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st at her home in Jasper. Beth was born January 19, 1951 in Evansville to Ernest and Barbara (Fischer) Weyer. Beth worked as a Licensed Social Worker. She was one of the Founding Mothers of Crisis Connection where she served as Executive Director for 26 years and was the...
Donna E. Gogel
Aug 21, 2024
Donna E. Gogel, 76, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st at her home. Donna was born March 11, 1948 in Perry County to Dunward and Hazel (Vanhooiser) Howe. Donna worked as a Supervisor at the Abbey Press. She enjoyed going for walks, craft shows, pottery, her dogs and gardening. Donna is survived by her partner Leroy Gogel;...
Carol Meyer
Aug 19, 2024
Carol A. Meyer, 69, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, August 19th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Carol was born April 7, 1955 in St. Meinrad to Oscar and Marie (Oeding) Gessner. Carol married William "Bill" Meyer Jr. on July 7, 1995 in Tennessee. Carol was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. She...
Patrick E. Arnold
Aug 18, 2024
Patrick E. Arnold, 80 of Santa Claus It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Arnold. Patrick was born in Mariah Hill, Indiana, on September 12, 1943 to Walter and Josephine (Stallman) Arnold. Patrick led a life of remarkable achievement and service, leaving an indelible impact on his community. Patrick's early years were marked by a...
Roberta Jochim
Aug 15, 2024
Roberta Jochim, 95, of Mariah Hill, passed away on, Thursday, August 15th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Roberta was born July 22, 1929 in St. Meinrad to Leonard and Mary Frances (Fetter) Handschiegl. She married William Jochim on October 21, 1950 in Mary Help of Christians Church. William preceded her in death on October 16, 2013. Roberta...
Rodger Dale Wilson
Aug 13, 2024
Rodger Dale Wilson, 69, of Dale, passed away on Tuesday, August 13th at his home. Rodger was born August 26, 1954 in Greenville, KY to James and Lucille (Sheroan) Wilson. Rodger worked as a Lab Manager in Environmental Services. He enjoyed golf, traveling and casinos. Rodger loved his many dogs dearly. He is survived by a son, Job (Krystalynn) Wilson...
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