Jasper — Jasper Park and Recreation is inviting children to stop by the Alexander Schoolhouse for two special letter writing events. Children can stop in to share their holiday wish list during the Letters to Santa events taking place on Saturday, November 18 and Saturday, December 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the restored…
William F. Martin, 68, of Jasper, passed away at 10:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Northwood Good Samaritan Retirement Community in Jasper. William was born in Jasper on July 11, 1955, to Howard A. and Albertine “Teeny” C. (Schmitt) Martin. He enjoyed remote control cars and building models especially army tanks. He…
Randall L. Burger, 71, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Randy was born in Jasper on December 12, 1951, to Sylvester and Viola (Schwenk) Burger. He married Marilyn Louise Schmitt on February 3, 1973, in St. Joseph…
Betty J. Hassfurther, 88, of Celestine, passed away at 11:52 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at St Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana. Betty was born in Celestine, Indiana on June 25, 1935, to Leo and Clara (Kleinhelter) Humbert. She married the love of her life, Norman Hassfurther on October 29, 1955. He…
An investigation into allegations of the sexual assault of a minor led to the arrest of a Jasper man Wednesday by the Washington Police Department According to police, a detective was contacted by the Indiana Department of Child Services regarding a sexual assault investigation involving a minor in October. As a result of the investigation,…
The Downtown Jasper 2023 Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 at 8:00 a.m. EST. Register here Downtown Jasper IN Turkey Trot The race will begin and end at Downtown Fitness & Running. Included in your registration is chip bib timing by To The Finish LLC. A Brooks shirt…
Brett R. Stout, 65, of Huntingburg, passed away October 26, 2023, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on April 13, 1958 to Eddie and Ruth (Hoffman) Stout in Chicago, Illinois. He married his former wife, and mother to their five children, Colleen (Peoples)…
Melissa Rene (Schroering) Barthel, 53, of Haubstadt, passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1970 in Jasper, daughter of Ralph and Madonna (Mehringer) Schroering. Melissa worked as a CPA at Vowells and Shaaf, LLP and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She was…
Ilie Merle Deffendol, 98, of Huntingburg, passed away at 5:02 a.m., on Friday, October 13, 2023, at The Waters of Huntingburg. She was born in Webster County, Kentucky to Clarence Cates and Mamie Lou (Townsend) Cates Blackburn. Ilie married Donald Warren Deffendol on November 27, 1943 in Henderson, Kentucky. She worked as a machinist and…
Charles Lee “Charlie” Schaefer, 87, of Jasper, passed away at 5:42 a.m., on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Cathedral Healthcare in Jasper. He was born January 13, 1936, in Aydeville, Indiana, to Peter P. and Louise C. (Petry) Schaefer. Charlie loved the family farm and working with his father, Peter, on it. He especially liked to…
