OBITUARIES

  • Teresa Janette Haake, 45

    Teresa Janette Haake, 45, passed away on February 23, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1979, in Bellflower, California, to  Ruthann Gonser. Teresa graduated from Merritt Island High School in 1997 and spent her life surrounded by the people and things she loved. A devoted wife, Teresa shared 19 years of marriage with her…

  • Barry Chester, 80, Wickliffe

    It is with great sadness that the family of Barry Chester announce his passing on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home in Wickliffe, Indiana.  Barry was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania in September 1944 to Charles and Elfleda Chester.  He graduated from Monessen High School, and Gateway Technical Institute with a degree in heating and…

  • William David Sorgius, 66

    William David Sorgius, 66, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital surrounded by his family. David was born in Jasper, Indiana, on September 23, 1958, to William F. & Delores M. (Benjamin) Sorgius. David married his high school sweetheart, Angela “Suzie” Cockerham on August 25, 1978, at the Otwell United Methodist…

  • Beatrice Hopper, 69, Dubois

    Beatrice Hopper, 69, of Dubois, entered eternal rest on Feb. 24th. She was born in Jasper, on August 16th, 1955 to Ralph and Mary (Crowe) Brosmer. Bea married Billie Joe “Bill” Hopper on June 28th, 1975 and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; Sister — Millie Zehr;…

  • Betty Jo Kabrick, 88, Otwell

    Betty Jo Kabrick, 88, of Otwell, Ind., passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Jo was born in Huntingburg on October 4, 1936, to Walter Brace and Myrtle (Polen) Buchta. She married James K. Kabrick on June 2, 1956, in Otwell United Methodist Church in Otwell, Indiana….

  • Sammy A. Beadles, 86, Velpen

    Sammy A. Beadles, 86, of Velpen, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born October 29, 1938, in Winslow, to Arthur and Josephine (Kinman) Beadles; and married Marilyn L. Houchin of Velpen on August 31, 1962.  Sammy was an underground coal miner with AMAX Coal Company, Local #1791…

  • Michael D. Williams, 71, Dale

    Michael D. Williams, 71, of Dale, passed away at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025, at The Waters of Huntingburg. He was born April 1, 1953, in Evansville, to Charles and Donna (Pike) Williams, and married Mary Bateman. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Williams; children, Mickey,…

  • Robert David “Dave” Lythgoe, 62, Loogootee

    Robert David “Dave” Lythgoe, 62, of Loogootee, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Sycamore Care Strategies in Loogootee, Ind. He was born on July 31, 1962, in Jasper, Indiana to Robert and Shirley Mae (Kaiser) Lythgoe. Dave was a United States Army Veteran, spending two years in Germany and two years in Texas….

  • Autumn K. Snyder, 40, Jasper

    Autumn K. Snyder, 40, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at home. Autumn was born in Oakland City, Indiana, on October 29, 1984, to Larry E. Beard and Kimberly S. Knight. She went to Jasper High School and spent the majority of her time raising her four children. Autumn enjoyed listening…

  • Julie Ann Birkle, 56, Huntingburg

    Julie Ann Birkle, 56, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born June 26, 1968, in Jasper, Indiana, to Urban O. and Barbara “Jo Ann” (Streicher) Blessinger.  Julie was a graduate of Southridge High School’s Class of 1986. She was always striving for knowledge and obtained her education…