Elfrieda “Fritz” H. Merkley, 97, of Ireland, Ind., passed away with her family by her side at 8:56 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Legacy Living in Jasper. Fritz was born in Celestine, Indiana, on December 15, 1928, to Martin and Frances (Seger) Schroering. She married Hilbert J. Merkley on September 7, 1950, in…
Hans G. Lochmann, 84, of Huntingburg, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper He was born July 1, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to Hans and Elise “Lisa” (Kahl) Lochmann. Hans served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He worked for Pan Am Airlines…
Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Sherwood, 70, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Mitchell, Indiana, with her family by her side. Born on September 14, 1955, in Washington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Elmer and Lena Bauer. Sandy was a devoted and hardworking woman who spent much of her life…
Sheryl L. Schnell, 66, of Dubois, passed away with her family by her side at 5:37 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Sherry was born in Jasper on November 22, 1959, to Robert G. and Florence L. (McGuire) Conrad. She married Allen E. Schnell on July 18, 1981,…
Joshua Timothy Govea, 35, of Loogootee, formerly of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born March 16, 1991, in Pomona, California, he was the son of Daniel and Faith (Pauley) Govea. Josh attended Paradise Valley High School in Phoenix, Arizona. He married Leah Smith on October 5, 2019, and she survives. Josh…
Ruth Pauline (Allen) Tuttle passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at her residence in Shoals, Indiana. Born on February 9, 1928, in Martin County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Everett and Jessie (McKibben) Allen. Pauline lived a life marked by dedication to her family, community, and her passions. Pauline retired from the French…
Edna “Lucy” Jackson, 76, of Huntingburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Lucy was born in Rockport to Louise and Mary Jackson on November 10, 1949. Lucy was one of a kind. She never saw the bad in the world and was such a loving, happy, and kind person. Lucy never…
Linda Kaye Leibering, 79, of Huntingburg, passed away at 8:44 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Brookside Village in Jasper. She was born on October 25, 1946, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Millard and Edna (Schmaker) Meyerholtz. Linda married Douglas Leibering at Grace Lutheran Church on July 31, 1965. Linda was a graduate of Huntingburg…
Gary D. “Denny” Peach, 68, of Washington, Ind., passed away at 5:51 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. Gary was born in Washington, Ind., on August 23, 1957, to Gary and Becky (Gregory) Peach. He was a graduate of Pike Central High School and was a United States…
Joan Marilyn Smith McGlothlin, 94, of Holland, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, during the Easter season she cherished so deeply. Born in Holland, Ind. on October 18, 1931, to Leander and Gertrude (Meyer) Smith, Joan lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She married Lowell E. McGlothlin on August 23, 1953, at St. James Lutheran Church,…
