Albert O. Merkley, 96, of Schnellville, passed away at 11:31 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023, in Primrose Retirement Community in Newburgh. Albert was born in Schnellville on May 17, 1926, to Andrew and Katherine (Heichelbech) Merkley. He married his wife of 64 years, Doris “Earlene” Atkins on October 4, 1947, at Sacred Heart Catholic…
Bernice Maria Meyer, 91, of Holland, passed away at 2:47 p.m., on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. She was born August 24, 1931, in Holland to Clarence C. and Maria Wilhelmina (Meyer) Finke. She married William Henry Meyer on October 23, 1949, in Orange, California. Bernice worked at Shamrock…
James W. “Jim” Shipman, 77, of Dubois, passed away on February 5, 2023. He was born in West Baden on May 21, 1945, to James “Bud” Shipman and Emma Jane (Jones) McFarland and raised by his beloved grandparents Earl and Grace (Jordan) Shipman. Jim served in the United States Army and retired from Crane NSWC….
Randy Allen Schaefer, 61, of Saint Meinrad, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at his home. Randy was born on March 19, 1961, in Huntingburg to Alvin and Mary Ann (Wright Mehring) Schaefer. Randy was employed as a forklift driver at Masterbrand Cabinets. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, grilling and camping, campfires and playing UNO. He…
Phillis Ann Frye, 63, of Birdseye, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was born June 25, 1959, in Somerset, Ky., to Thurman and Mary Evelyne (Deborad) Frye. Phyllis enjoyed collecting coins and piggy banks, watching old western movies, dancing and enjoying life to the fullest. She has a special…
Gary Davis, 71, of Ferdinand, passed away on February 2, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper with his family by his side. Mr. Davis was born May 5, 1951, to Muller Tucker Grant and stepfather, David Grant, in Paris, Ky. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of…
Donald L. “Donnie” Eckert, 68, of Jasper, passed away at 5:08 a.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023, in St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Donnie was born in Jasper on August 13, 1954, to Linus and Agnes (Renner) Eckert. He was a 1972 graduate of Jasper High School. He was a truck driver and farmer…
Harold H. Hilgeman, 95, of Jasper, passed away at 8:38 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at home. Harold was born in Sidell, Ill., on December 24, 1927, to Hilbert and Della (Fenneman) Hilgeman. He married Janice Braun on May 5, 1956, in the Portersville Presbyterian Church in Portersville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on…
Dennis E. “Boom” Kreilein, 91, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023. Denny was born in Jasper on January 7, 1932, to Bernard and Clarissa (Steffen) Kreilein. He married Virlee “Perk” Verkamp on June 28, 1956, in St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntingburg. He…
Ardella “Delli” R. Keusch, 81, of Ireland, passed away at 4:34 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Delli was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 18, 1941, to Fred and Estelle “Fern” (Shuler) Bonifer. She married Ronald Keusch on November 5, 1964, in St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana. …
