Cheryl L. Ranger, 77, of Dale, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born February 9, 1949, in Dale, to Eldon and Elizabeth “Betty” (Kunkler) Jenkins. She married James L. “Jim” Ranger on January 13, 1968, in Dale. Cheryl had a lifelong love of…
What if Red Ribbon Week wasn’t just a week, but an entire month of celebrating young people who choose to live drug- and alcohol- free? That’s the idea behind Dubois County CARES’ October campaign, which is bringing schools, families, libraries and local businesses together to promote healthy choices and recognize the everyday heroes who help…
Darl Lee Foltz, 77, of Ferdinand, passed away at his home on October 15, 2026. Darl was born on December 23, 1948, in Conneaut, Ohio, to Ralph and Marion (Miner) Foltz. Darl proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from July 23, 1968, through May 4, 1971. In his younger years,…
Eugene “Gene” Leo Kempf was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1938, to William and Veronica (Stemle) Kempf. He passed away on October 15, 2026, after five brave and determined months living with lymphoma. Gene was surrounded by his family with love, scripture, music and prayer in his last days. John 11:25: I am the…
A controlled burn planned for The Parklands will close the park at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19. Parkgoers are asked to remove their vehicles and vacate the premises by 9:30 a.m. so preparations can begin. All entrances, including vehicular and walking, will remain closed after the fire until further notice. Access will not be…
Patricia “Patty” N. Schurz, 80, of Holland, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 23, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, to Emil and Clara (Ziemer) Wagner. Patty was a devoted member of Christ Community Fellowship Church in Huntingburg. She graduated from Redondo Beach High School in California and…
Be a part of the addiction and pollution solution by bringing your expired, unused, and unwanted pharmaceuticals and disposing of them at the Dubois County Medication Collection on Saturday, October 24 in collaboration with the DEA National Pharmaceutical Drug Take Back Event. The Jasper State Police Post, located at 2209 Newton Street, will host a…
Tony Douglas Gray, 69, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 5, 1957, in Clarksville, Tennessee, Tony was the son of Orman and Neva Ruth (Mathis) Gray. He earned his master’s degree in geology from Auburn University and applied his vast knowledge…
George T. Schipp, 73, of Ferdinand, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1953, to Leroy and Mary Jo (Boeglin) Schipp. He married Elaine Mehling on June 12, 1976, at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, and they remained lifetime members of Christ the King Parish. George…
Herman Mills, 75, of St. Meinrad, passed away at his home on October 14, 2026. Herman was born on January 23, 1951, to Ed and Elsie (Jones) Mills. He married Sue Ann Thompson on October 4, 1997, in Ottawa, Illinois. Herman retired from GE after 30 years in the mixing building. He enjoyed spending his…
