Richard Montgomery, 61, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017, at his daughter’s residence. Richard was born January 20, 1956, in Oakland City to Paul and Audrey (Uppencamp) Montgomery. He worked in the oil fields until he became disabled. He was a fan of IU basketball and enjoyed working on cars and spending…
Emily G. Platt, 93, of Jasper, passed on Sunday morning, June 11, 2017, in Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois. Emily was born in Chicago, Ill., on June 23, 1923, to James Blaha and Marie (Weber) Platt. She married Harry Platt on October 16, 1943, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on September 23,…
Bernard “Bernie” M. Burger, 88, of Jasper, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Cathedral Health Care in Jasper. Bernie was born in Jasper on July 6, 1928, to Fidelis and Clara (Prechtel) Burger. He married Doris Mathias on May 10, 1955, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Loogootee. She preceded him in death on…
Paul Myers, Jr., 87, of Winslow, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Paul was born January 5, 1930, in Ayrshire (Pike County) to Paul Sr. and Esther (Tisdale) Myers. He was united in marriage to Karen Ridgway on September 8, 1970, at Shaker Prairie Church. Paul…
Renee N. Faille, 86, of Huntingburg, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at her residence. Renee was born on August 2, 1930, in Ritzville, Wash. She retired as a secretary from Boeing. Renee loved bowling, watching professional sports and doing crossword puzzles. She adored cats and had a heart of gold. A message from…
James W. Weigel, 89, of Huntingburg, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. James was born on July 11, 1927, in Boone Township to Jacob and Edna (Huebner) Weigel. He was united in marriage to Colleen Frick on February 16, 1957, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Boone Township….
Doretha C. “Dottie” Jerger, 87, passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Dottie was born in St. Henry, Indiana, December 17, 1929, to Leo and Ludwina (Dall) Fleck. She married John E. Jerger on October 18, 1949 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana. He…
John W.R. “Willie” Sakel, 86, of Evansville, passed away at 6:40 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. John was born in Huntingburg, Indiana the first son of the late Frank and Elsie (Beardsley) Sakel. He was a 1948 graduate of Huntingburg High School, and a 1952 graduate of Evansville College…
Karen R. Brown, 65, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. She was born February 8, 1952, in Ireland, Indiana to John and Martha (Lannan) Seger. Karen was a 1970 graduate of Birdseye High School. She was united in marriage to…
Albert W. “Bill” Eckerle, 77, of Jasper, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Bill was born in Jasper, Indiana on August 28, 1939, to Vincent “Jim” and Albertina “Abie” (Beyke) Eckerle. He married Clara Mae Merkel on April 27, 1961, in St. Mary’s…
