OBITUARIES

Carol A. Goffinet, 66, of Santa Claus, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at IU Health Hospital in Paoli. She was born April 8, 1959, in Tell City, to Ervin and Frances (Purnhage) Van Winkle. She married Rick Goffinet on July 2, 1977, in Tell City.  Carol was a member of Santa Claus Christian…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Blessinger, who left us on April 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was a beacon of love, faith, and strength, whose life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her deep religious faith. She was born in…

Our beloved Thomas Charles Steffe, 91, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and presence of his family at 7:40 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Legacy Living in Jasper, Indiana. Tom was born in Jasper, Indiana, on November 23, 1933, to Genevieve (Schepers) and William Steffe. He was a graduate…

Linda M. Messmer, 83, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 2:58 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at The Timbers in Jasper. Linda was born in Vanderburgh County on June 16, 1941, to Wayne and Marie (Purdue) Westfall.  She married Gerald “Jerry” Messmer on August 20, 1960, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in…

Melissa “Mick” Ann Garrett, 60, of Washington, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. She was born January 12, 1965, in Huntingburg to Edward George Kupper and Patricia Ann (Lauderdale) Fulkerson. She married Charles Lewis “Chuck” Garrett on May 30, 2015. Melissa worked at Kimball Hospitality, attended Faith Community…

Timothy James Arrowood, 65, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 2:14 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Tim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 21, 1960, to Clifford and Edith (McDonell) Arrowood. Tim worked as a floor manager at Fitzgerald Casino in…

Garland Ray Ranger, 83, of Huntingburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Scenic Hills at The Monastery in Ferdinand. He was born July 15, 1941, in Dale, to Raymond Ranger and Alleen (Kemp) Ranger Coffey.  He was a 1959 graduate of Holland High School and worked as a supervisor for D.M.I. in Huntingburg…

Paul O. Engelbrecht, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born in Evanston on June 29, 1939, to Oswin and Agnes (Wittman) Engelbrecht. Paul graduated from Chrisney High School and then joined the Army. He retired from Kimball International after many dedicated years of service. Paul was…

Kelly J. Birkle, 53, of Velpen, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home. Kelly was born in Jasper on September 9, 1971, to Lawrence “Tiny” and Diana (Weber) Birkle.  He was a graduate of Jasper High School and then attended CDL school. He was a United States Army veteran who…