Emerald Sharon Guard, 49, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments. She was born on October 2, 1975, in Jasper, Indiana, the cherished daughter of Mike and Mary Ann Eckstein. Emerald had a creative spirit that shone brightly…
Larry Bruce Moore, 74, of Huntingburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, at his residence. He was born on April 21, 1950, in Owensboro to Jesse and Margaret (Cecil) Moore. Larry was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. He married Virginia Begle at Mariah Hill on April…
Diane C. Boyd, 68, of Huntingburg, passed away at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born on June 19, 1956, in Huntingburg to Alfred and Dora (Leonard) Burgdorf. Diane had previously worked for DMI and later as a laundry supervisor at Gentle Care and Core Nursing Center. She enjoyed playing…
Nadine W. Pund, 78, of Boonville, passed away at 8:31 a.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 3, 1946, to Loice and Stella (Cook) Webb. She was united in marriage to Theodore Pund. Nadine was a lifelong hair stylist until her health…
Susan Elizabeth Bellinger Bucko, 76, passed away at home on December 16, 2024, after an extended illness. Susan graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1966 as a “Happy Hunter”. She was a proud graduate of Purdue University where she earned her BS in Elementary Education in 1970. She received her Masters in Education from Butler…
Donald J. “Duke” Emmons, 78, of French Lick, received his angel wings on December 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born in West Baden Springs, Ind., on August 1, 1946 to William Earl and Edith Pearl (Jones) Emmons. He was a 1965 graduate of Springs Valley High School and proudly served his country in…
Mary Jane Nash passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in Kalamazoo, Mich., Mary Jane lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her church, and her community. She grew up in Huntingburg. Mary Jane’s roots ran deep with a profound appreciation for her family’s history, including their…
Steven Lee Wininger, 72, of Jasper, passed away at Memorial Hospital on December 12, 2024. He was born to Vernon and Leona (Gilliatt) Wininger on January 11, 1952. Steven is survived by a sister, Anita Triano, a son, Clint Wininger (Brandy) of Jasper and daughter, Heather (Wininger) Davis (Brian) of Floyd Knobs; three grandsons, Noah…
Hubert F. Harpenau, 91, passed away on December 14, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. He was born on July 1, 1933, to Herman and Anna (Hagedorn) Harpenau. Hubert was a veteran of the United States Army and was extremely honored to experience a recent trip with the Honor Flight of Southern…
Steven Earl Ripstra (Steve), 75, of Huntingburg, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Steve was born in Chicago, Ill., on February 24, 1949. He graduated from Thorntown High School in 1967 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Ball State University in 1971. He later received his law degree from…
