Linus Othmar “Lenie” Jahn, 85, of Jasper, Ind., passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Linus was born in Jasper on March 15, 1940, to Albert and Magdalena (Buechler) Jahn. He graduated from Jasper High School in 1958. After high school, he went into the reserves,…
Jerry L. Breeding, 86, of Dubois, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Jerry was born in Muncie, Indiana, on July 17, 1939, to Delma and Phyllis (Tuttle) Breeding. He married Linda Schraner on August 9, 1984. He was a 1958 graduate of Dubois High School. He…
James Edward Ruxer, affectionately known as Jim, was born on April 8, 1961, in Jasper, Indiana. He departed this life on February 9, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, persistence, and love. Jim earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting at Indiana State University in 1979, where he met his beloved wife, Lisa…
George W. Payne, 64, of Loogootee, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Sycamore Care Strategies in Loogootee. Born August 25, 1961, in Washington, Ind., he was the son of Charles J. Payne and Ruth Ann (Sanders) Willyard. George graduated from Shoals High School in 1981. He worked at United States Gypsum as a…
Donna Dolores (Kragelund) Hall, 84, Jasper, passed away on February 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her sons, Steven Howard Hall and Jeffery Allen Hall, along with her husband, Doug Hall. Donna was born on July 22, 1941, in Hammond, Indiana, to parents Howard and Dolores Kragelund. Donna was the mother of four:…
Lowell Byrum Beasley, 89, of Huntingburg, went to be with Jesus at 3:16 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery, surrounded by his family. He was born February 26, 1936, in Oakland City, Indiana, to Thomas and Velma (Wilhite) Beasley. He married Shirley Ann Burnett on March 6, 1959, in…
Darlene Delores Eckert, 85, of Huntingburg, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Brookside Village in Jasper. She was born March 26, 1940, in Jasper, to Linus and Genevieve (Vonderschmitt) Schmidt. She married Eugene “Red” Eckert on March 4, 1961, at St. Mary’s Church in Huntingburg. Darlene worked as a beautician for 60-plus years…
Karen S. Phillips, 78, of Huntingburg, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her residence. She was born April 20, 1947, in Evansville, Indiana, to George and Velma (McClellan) Dodd. Karen worked at DMI and Jasper Engines. She was a member of Holland American Legion, Huntingburg Eagles and Jasper Moose Lodge, where she worked as…
Clarence J. Waninger, 89, of Ferdinand, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Clarence was born on September 15, 1936, in Fulda, Ind., to Max and Frances (Kleiser) Waninger. He was united in marriage to Betty Vonderheide on June 13, 1959, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Clarence worked…
Debra L. “Turtle” Grunden, 64, of Huntingburg, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at The Waters of Huntingburg. Turtle was born March 31, 1961, in Clarksville, to Oneida Grunden and was a 1979 graduate of Crawford County High School. She worked for 31 years at DMI Furniture and served as a union steward for…
