Marian Ann Caldemeyer, 101, of Holland, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at St. Charles Assisted Living in Jasper. She was born June 11, 1919, in Holland, Indiana, to Henry and Mildred (Lange) Meyer. Marian graduated with the Holland High School Class of 1937 and married Ervin Caldemeyer on October 29, 1944, in Elberfeld,…
On Friday, the Indiana State Department of Health reported another Dubois County resident had died from Covid-19 bringing the total up to 79 since the pandemic began. The state also reported 16 new cases of Covid-19 in the county. This brings the total number of cases up to 5,540. Testing information Testing is available through…
The Toys for Tots Foundation received a $3,101 donation from Holiday Liquors and Wooden Keg Liquors in December. The businesses raised the funds through a bourbon charity raffle in which they sold tickets for $5 to enter a lottery to purchase highly sought after bourbons like Rip Van Winkle, Elmer T. Lee, Weller, and Eagle…
Eugene “Gene” E. Fleck, 76, of Huntington, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Trustbridge Hospice in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Gene was born on March 25, 1944, in Jasper to Lawrence Joseph and Marcella (Marks) Fleck. His parents preceded him in death. Gene married Laura J. Roberts on August 7, 1965. She survives…
Lovie C. Werne, 90, of Huntingburg, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Lovie was born December 1, 1930, in Cadiz, Kentucky, to Fate and Myrtle (Mann) Jones. She married Jerome G. Werne on May 29, 1948, at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey. After 54 years of marriage, Jerome…
Robert C. Taylor, 79, of Jasper, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Jasper Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center. Robert was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 28, 1941, to Billie Ray and Elizabeth (Rainbolt) Taylor. He married Susan Gosman on November 26, 1966, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg. …
Kimball Electronics employees helped select the Alliance for Children’s Rights, based in Los Angeles, to receive a $1,000 donation as part of the company’s observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to protect the rights of children in poverty and those overcoming abuse and neglect by delivering free legal…
Visit Dubois County, Inc. is accepting applications for grants from the Tourism Promotion Fund. Grant applications are open to not-for-profit, tourism-related organizations, festivals, events, attractions, and other projects which will increase visitor attendance from outside the immediate area. Approved applications for previously funded projects or events may receive new grant money if additional tourism benefits…
With nary a skip in beat as ownership changed hands, an 80-plus-year-old business in Jasper will continue to serve the community’s jewelry needs. When Bob and Jacque Disinger announced their retirement in November, the couple mentioned someone was interested in taking over ownership. This week, Teresa Heeke announced she will continue the store’s long tradition…
Reuben D. Butke, 92, of Stendal, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. Reuben was born April 15, 1928, to Benjamin and Mary (Egbert) Butke in Stendal. He married Eunice A. Meyer on October 24, 1953 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Reuben had a master’s degree in education and…
