Jerry Thomas Libbert, 83, of Santa Claus, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home with his family. He was born September 13, 1941, in Newburgh, Indiana, to Elmer J. and Lorene (Wilsbacher) Libbert. He attended Dale High School. Jerry was a proud member of the United Mine Workers. He later worked with the…
Charles Anthony Huelsman, 89, of Jasper, formerly of Fort Branch, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 1, 2025. Charles was born in Fort Branch on April 7, 1935, to the late Oscar and Irma (Heerdink) Huelsman. Charles married his wife of 27 years, Giesla Reineke, on Feb. 14, 1997. He married his…
Carmen Sulema Leija-Cital, 49, of Dale, passed away at 11:55 a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born July 26, 1975, in Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Mexico, to Cipriano and Sabina (Ramirez) Cital. Carmen was united in marriage to Ramiro Leija-Hernandez. She loved spending time with…
Mary Agnes Smith-Johnson, 85, of Ferdinand, formerly of Fairdale, Ky., passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Mary was born September 17, 1939, in Huntingburg to Paul and Cecelia (Krampe) Luebbehusen. She married Kenny Smith in 1965. After Kenny’s passing, she married Allen Johnson. He preceded her…
Gerald “Jerry” D. Brewer, 87, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 7:01 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Jerry was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on March 30, 1937, to Paul and Wilma (Harris) Brewer. He married Jorene Neikirk on December 28, 1958, in…
Thomas E. “Nuts” Luebbehusen, 78, of Ferdinand, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Thomas was born in Ferdinand on December 31, 1946, to Paul and Cecelia (Krampe) Luebbehusen. He was united in marriage to Linda Englert on August 31, 1968, in St. Anthony Of Padua Church. Thomas…
Karen L. Wallem, 80, of Huntingburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, honesty and love. Karen was the beloved eldest daughter of Arnold and Mary Engle. She was born on September 4, 1944, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Karen’s journey through life was one filled…
LaVerne E. Hanebutt, 93, of Huntingburg, passed away at 9:07 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born November 15, 1931, in Haysville, Indiana, to Leo and Mattie (Weisheit) Sendelweck. She married Chester Otto Hanebutt on September 5, 1950, at Salem United Church of Christ…
Joshua Adam Tooley, 39, of Princeton, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2024, in Oakland City. Josh was born on October 2, 1985, to Scott Tooley and Christina (Craig) Johnson in Huntingburg, Indiana. He is survived by his loving mother, Christina Johnson; uncle, Marcus Craig; and many lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by…
Kathy Lynn Valentine, 68, of Huntingburg, passed away at her home on December 30, 2024. She was born December 16, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to Homer John and Valada Carol (Faass) Valentine. Kathy enjoyed being with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Kevin Valentine; and a sister, Kim…
