Petronella (Nellie) Jean Ebert, 86, of Ferdinand, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home in Ferdinand, Indiana. Nellie was born on September 8, 1939, in Mariah Hill to Paul and Catherine (Katie Vaeth) Schue. After Paul’s passing, she was raised by her stepfather, Albert Stratman. She attended…
Roger Lee Fierst, 87, husband of the late Ann Kathryn Fierst, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Ellettsville, Indiana. Born September 27, 1938, in Evansville, he was the son of Glenn and Pauline (Pfeffer) Fierst of Huntingburg. He married Ann Overbeck on August 13, 1961, at Salem United Church of Christ. Roger was…
Steven Jon Thimling, 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on December 16, 2025. Steven was born in Huntingburg, Indiana, on December 10, 1951 to Ambrose and Ruby (Sickbert) Thimling. He married Kathy Alt on May 26, 1979, in Sauk City, WI. He was a 1969 graduate of Holland High School and…
It is with heavy hearts and a deep sense of peace that we announce that our beloved Joan Rohde, 69, a beautiful mother, Nana, sister and friend, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Gateway Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Joan was born in Bay City, Michigan, to Vern and…
Margery Villalta Martinez, 20, of Huntingburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. She was born on October 14, 2005, in Huntingburg, to Sipriano and Carmen (Villalta) Martinez Garcia. Margery graduated from Southridge High School class of 2025 and worked at OFS. She attended Iglesia Nueva Vida, where she…
Sam R. Jones, 80, passed away on May 5, 2026, at his residence in Tennyson, Indiana. He was born on August 4, 1945, to Pascal and Helen Jones in Velpen. Sam married Janice Egler on December 5, 1964, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. He was an Indiana State Police Trooper, an avid golfer and loved…
Carol Spore, 81, of Princeton, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was marked by creativity, service, and a deep devotion to the people and communities she cherished. Carol was born September 24, 1944, in Fairfield, Ill., to Russell Hilliard and Juanita…
Edward P. Roos II, 90, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. Edward was born in Huntingburg on November 27, 1935, to Edward P and Goldia (Schmidt) Roos. He married Elizabeth ‘Betty Ann” Bartley on November 27, 1954. She preceded him in death on January 8, 2022. Edward was a member of Christ the King Parish, St….
Barbara Ann Kendall, 56, of Velpen, passed away at 7:32 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. She was born June 2, 1969, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Lowell, Sr. and Raeanna (Kays) Harris. Barbara married Anthony Kendall on October 8, 1986, at Cup Creek Church in Velpen. She worked in…
Jerry Lee Wininger, 77, of French Lick, entered into eternal rest on May 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born in French Lick, Indiana, on January 21, 1949, to Hollis and Grace (Gottfried) Wininger. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Laverne, Preston and Bennie; and sisters, Viola Grooms, Patsy Bryant, Helen…
