David R. Smith Sr.
May 5, 2024
David R. Smith, Sr. 87, Santa Claus passed away Sunday May 5, 2024 at the home of his son. David was born July 8, 1936 in McComb, Mississippi to Julius and Josephine (Conn) Smith. He married Annette Smith in Mississippi. Annette preceded him in death January 2012. David retired from Armstrong Tire. He was a United States Army Veteran. Surviving...
Loretta Seckinger
Apr 29, 2024
Loretta Seckinger, 84, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Monday, April 29th at her home. Loretta was born April 14, 1940 in Perry County to Victor and Anna (Schwartz) Berger. She married Leo Seckinger on November 22, 1962 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June 6, 2003. Loretta was a member of St. Boniface Parish...
Thomas A. Weyer
Apr 29, 2024
Thomas A. Weyer, 71, of Ferdinand passed away Monday April 29, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Thomas was born on December 24, 1952 in Ferdinand to Ernest B. and Olivia M. (Mehling) Weyer. He was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Brosmer on November 26, 1983 in Saint Celestine Church. Thomas was a lifelong member of St. Ferdinand...
Daniel R. Schwoeppe
Apr 26, 2024
Danny R Schwoeppe passed Friday April 26th, 2024 at the age of 56. Danny, born August 2nd, 1967 in Huntingburg, IN to James and Adeline (Lindauer) Schwoeppe, married his wife of 29 years, Linda Hoppenjans, in November 26, 1994 in the St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Dan leaves behind his loving wife Linda (Hoppenjans) Schwoeppe; 3 wonderful children, Alexis, MacKensie and...
Ralph George Bettag
Apr 24, 2024
Ralph George Bettag, 86, of Mariah Hill passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery surrounded by family. Ralph was born in Mariah Hill June 24, 1937, to the late Paul and Verena (Daunhauer) Bettag. Ralph served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic turned entrepreneur. In 1966. He...
Marcelline "Moosie" Denning
Apr 20, 2024
Marcelline J. "Moosie" Denning, 83, of St. Meinrad passed away Saturday April 20, 2024 in Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Mossie was born August 2, 1940 in St. Meinrad, Indiana to Alvin H. "Cotton" and Mary Helen (Gunselman) Denning. Moosie was a lifelong member of St. Meinrad Parish, and a member of St. Meinrad K of C # 5599. He retired...
William "Bill" Rogier
Apr 20, 2024
William P. "Bill" Rogier, 74, of St. Croix passed away Saturday April 20th at his home. Bill was born on November 19, 1949 in Tell City to Ralph and Augusta (Strahl) Rogier. He was united in marriage to Eileen Vaeth on May 2, 1986 at Monte Casino Schrine Chapel. Eileen preceded him in death on February 17, 2017. Bill was...
Rick Kippenbrock
Apr 18, 2024
Rick Kippenbrock, 62, of Ferdinand, passed away on Thursday, April 18th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Rick was born March 4, 1962 in Huntingburg to Hubert and Mary Ann (Wessel) Kippenbrock. He married Marian Fehribach on September 6, 1991 in St. Joseph's Church in Jasper. Rick was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. He enjoyed...
Mildred Holtzman
Apr 6, 2024
Mildred Holtzman, 96, formerly of Fulda passed away Saturday April 6th in Evansville. Born February 23, 1928 to Clara (Zoglman) and Leonard Sitzman. Preceded in death by siblings Art Sitzman, Bert Roos and Daisy Lueken. Husband Henry Lee Holtzman She is survived by daughter LeeAnn (Mike) Rasche of Evansville. 4 Grandchildren Eric (Carrie), Alex (Jennifer) and Andy Rasche and Emily...
John H. Keller
Apr 6, 2024
John H Keller, 75, of Mariah Hill passed away Saturday April 6, 2024, at his home. John was born on October 18, 1948, to Edwin and Julietta (Seger) Keller. He was united in marriage to Vicki Dilger on October 23, 1971, in Mary Help of Christian Church. John retired from Christmas Lake Village as Maintenance Supervisor and was a lifelong...
Bernice M. Daunhauer
Apr 1, 2024
Bernice M. Daunhauer, 95, of Mariah Hill passed away at her home on Monday April 1, 2024. Bernice was born in Mariah Hill on July 7, 1928 to Clement J. and Marie (Lehnen) Meyer. She was united in marriage to Clarence Daunhauer on September 4, 1948 in Mary Help of Christians Church. Clarence preceded her in death on July 26,...
Brian Ray Schwoeppe
Mar 31, 2024
Brian Ray Schwoeppe, 56, of St. Henry, passed away on Sunday, March 31st at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville. Brian was born December 13, 1967 in Huntingburg to Raymond Martin and Doretha Elizabeth (Sander) Schwoeppe. He worked at Othmar Klem Cabinets, Farbest Foods, Jasper Rubber and Indiana Furniture. Brian was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Henry Church. He...
Ronald E. Buechler
Mar 31, 2024
Ronald E. Buechler, 59. Of Ferdinand passed away Sunday March 31, 2024 in Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN. Ronald was born in Jasper on May 29, 1964 to Ralph and Helen (Lueken) Buechler. He was united in marriage to Debbie Fetter on May 14, 1988 in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Ronald was a member of Christ the King Parish,...
Vita Mae Bartley
Mar 30, 2024
Vita Mae Bartley, 89, of Ferdinand, passed away on Saturday, March 30th in Ferdinand. Vita was born July 8, 1934 in Ferdinand to Edward and Loretta (Barth) Seufert. She married Wilfred Bartley on July 11, 1953 in Ferdinand. He preceded her in death on September 17, 1999. Vita was a highly respected musician. Vita dedicated her life to the church...
Randy Altman
Mar 29, 2024
Randy Altman, 65, of St. Anthony, passed away on Friday, March 29th at Select Specialty in Evansville. He was born May 28, 1958 in Jasper to Sylvester and Marceda (Weyer) Altman. Randy married Donna Merter on June 14, 1980 in Celestine. Randy was a coal miner and a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Donna; three daughters, Kayla (Josh)...
Barbara Schaefer
Mar 24, 2024
Barbara Schaefer, 80, of Ferdinand, passed away, Sunday, March 24th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Barbara was born December 28, 1943 in St. Meinrad to Paul and Martina (Troesch) May. She married Kenneth Schaefer on June 22, 1991 in St. Meinrad. He preceded her in death on January 31st 2005. Barbara loved serving the Lord. She enjoyed...
Liliana "Lily" Jones
Mar 9, 2024
Liliana (Lily) Jones, 6, of Ferdinand tragically left our lives on March 9th, 2024. She is survived and remembered by her mother, Jamie Jones, grandmother Linda Jones, grandfather Keith Jones, aunt Jennifer Powers, uncle Ryan Powers, cousin, Ian powers, all of Ferdinand, one great grandmother of Gentryville and her father of Cannelton. Lily was a vibrant spirit from the moment...
Kerry Lee "Kurt" Willard Jr.
Mar 6, 2024
Kerry Lee "Kurt" Willard Jr., 42, of Dale, passed away on Wedneday, March 6th at home surrounded by family and friends. Kurt was born January 11, 1982 in Charleston, West Virginia to Kerry Lee Sr. and Sharon (Higginbotham) Willard. He married Natalee Neukam on October 20, 2001 at St. John's Church in Evanston. Kurt was self-employed as a Financial Advisor...
Robert L. Burger Sr.
Feb 21, 2024
Robert L. Burger Sr., 96, of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday February 21, 2024 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Robert was born on July 7, 1927 in Jasper to Louis Burger and Catherine Heichelbech. He was united in marriage to Virlee Schreiner on April 20, 1948 in St. Ferdinand Church. Virlee preceded him in death on March 13,...
David J. Wilmes
Feb 13, 2024
David J. Wilmes, 44, of Saint Meinrad passed away Tuesday February 13, 2024. David was born November 18, 1979 in Huntingburg to Norman and Mary (Gogel) Wilmes. David attended St. Meinrad grade school and graduated in May 1998 from Heritage Hills High School. He also attended ITT Technical Institute. Surviving are his father, Norman Wilmes, his brothers, Anthony and Jody...
