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Bonnie Jo (Keaton) Horne, 76, Jasper

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Bonnie Jo (Keaton) Horne, 76, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 9:30 P.M. She was cherished by all who knew her.  She was…

David Lee Prepster, Jr., 51, Huntingburg

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of David Lee Prepster, Jr., currently of Bedford. A son, brother, father, and friend, who left this world far…

Kimberly Kay Kelley, 57, Holland

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Kimberly Kay Kelley, 57, of Holland, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Cannelton. Kimberly was born June 10, 1968, in Jasper, to Charles “Buck”…

David C. Elmore, 79, Jasper

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David C. Elmore, 79, Jasper, passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Dave was born in Washington, Ind., on February…

Mary Alice Stanley, 93, French Lick

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Mary Alice Stanley entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2026, the day of her wedding anniversary and one day before her 94th birthday.  She was born the only daughter…

Kevin Seckinger, 55, Fulda

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Kevin Seckinger, 55, of Fulda, passed away on Thursday, February 12th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Kevin was born July 5, 1970, in Huntingburg to Leo and Loretta (Berger)…

Linus Othmar “Lenie” Jahn, 85, Jasper

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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…

Jerry L. Breeding, 86, Dubois

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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,…

James Edward Ruxer, 64, Indianapolis

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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…

George W. Payne, 64, Loogootee

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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…

Donna Dolores (Kragelund) Hall, 84, Jasper

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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…

Lowell Byrum Beasley, 89, Huntingburg

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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…

Darlene Delores Eckert, 85, Huntingburg

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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…

Karen S. Phillips, 78, Huntingburg

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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. …

Clarence J. Waninger, 89, Ferdinand

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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.,…

Debra L. “Turtle” Grunden, 64, Huntingburg

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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…

Mabel A. Aders, 77, St. Meinrad

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Mabel A. Aders, 77, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Mabel was born June 20, 1948, in St. Meinrad to…

Trenton James Stone, 15, Velpen

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Trenton James Stone, 15, of Velpen, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 8, 2010, in Jasper, Indiana, to Ivy Smith and…

Merrill Bateman, 74, Shoals

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Merrill Bateman, 74, of Shoals, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington. Born November 8, 1951, in Bedford, he was…

Dennis E. Adams, 65, Ferdinand

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Dennis E. Adams, 65, of Ferdinand, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at home. Dennis was born in High Point, North Carolina, on October 27, 1960,…

Patricia (Burton) Warner, 79, Petersburg

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Patricia (Burton) Warner was born on May 8, 1946, in Petersburg to Lawrence and Audra Burton. She passed away at the age of 79 on February 2, 2026, leaving a…

Gregorio Rocha Torres, 65, Huntingburg

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Gregorio Rocha Torres, 65, of Huntingburg, passed away at 5:14 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville.  He was born on March 14, 1960, in…

Anthony Nickless, 79, Dale

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Anthony Nickless, 79, of Dale, passed away at 2:20 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Core Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dale. No services will be held at this time…

Gary A. Hasenour, 73, Celestine

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Gary A. Hasenour, 73, of Celestine, passed away at 6:38 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Gary was born in Jasper on September…

Anton “Tony” E. Merder, 80, Jasper

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Anton “Tony” E. Merder, 80, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 4, 1945, in Jasper, to parents Wilfred and…

Margie Fern (Turpin) Allbright, 97, formerly of Shoals

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Margie Fern (Turpin) Allbright, 97, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Springs Valley Meadows, French Lick. Born March 1, 1928, in Orange County, she was…

Donald L. Sander, 77, Celestine

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Donald L. Sander, 77, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on February 4, 2026, at Serenity Springs Senior Living at Northwood in Jasper. He was born on January 31, 1949, to…

Gail McClure, 75, Bruceville

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Gail Lynne McClure, born in August 1950 in Knox County, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. A modest, simple, and deeply caring woman, Gail devoted her…

Phyllis A. Merter, 78, Otwell

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Phyllis A. Merter, 78, of Otwell, entered into eternal rest at 9:25 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Amber Manor in Petersburg. Phyllis was born in West Baden, Indiana,…

Jacob William Volz, 56, St. Anthony

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Jacob William Volz, 56, of St. Anthony, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born May 23, 1969, in Huntingburg, to John Jacob “Jake” and…

Kathleen Weinzapfel, 86, Evansville

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Kathleen Weinzapfel, 86, of Evansville, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus. Kathy was born on March 10, 1939, in Jasper, Ind., to the late Alois John…

John C. Friedman, 79, Jasper

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John C. Friedman, 79, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Heart-to-Heart Hospice House in Evansville. John was born in Jasper on December…

Mary E. Roy, 64, Gentryville

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Mary E. Roy, 64, of Gentryville, passed away at 7:42 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at her residence.   She was born September 24, 1961, in Huntingburg, to Earl and Elenora (Campbell) Jones. Mary…

Dawn C. Rademacher, 82, Waynesboro

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Dawn C. Rademacher, 82, of Waynesboro, Tenn., formerly of Pike County, Indiana, passed away at 8:13 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tenn. He…

Deberah “Deb” Fleck, 71, Jasper

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Deberah “Deb” Fleck, 71, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.  She was a woman of deep and abiding faith, remarkable perseverance, and unwavering love for her family. Her…

Denise M. Smith, 72, Jasper

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Denise M. Smith, 72, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2026, at Brookside Village in Jasper. Denise was born on August 7, 1953, to…

Florence E. “Topsy” Angerer, 91, Jasper

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Florence E. “Topsy” Angerer, 91, of Jasper, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Topsy was born in…

Charles Wayne Neuman, 87, Jasper

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Charles Wayne Neuman, 87, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 9:43 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Charlie was born in…

Aaron A. Haller, 47, Jasper

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Aaron A. Haller, 47, of Jasper, passed away on January 27, 2026, at his home. Aaron was born on August 23, 1978, to David J. Haller and Judith A. (Kleeman)…

James Ray Hildenbrand “Hildy”, 74, Ferdinand

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James Ray Hildenbrand “Hildy”, 74, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, January 26, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. James was born January 12, 1952, in Tell City to Raymond…

Julie J. Diamond, 54, Loogootee

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Julie J. Diamond, 54, of Loogootee, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home.  She was born on February 15, 1971, in Washington, Ind., to Edward Francis Wildman…

Sarah Katherine Elliott (Kay), 87, Jasper

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Sarah Katherine Elliott (Kay), 87, of Jasper, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana, to the late Ralph and Louise (Gercken) Riester. Kay spent her…

Edna June DeKemper, 98, Dubois

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Edna June DeKemper, 98, of Dubois, passed away surrounded by family at 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana. June was born…

Robert W Adcock, 84, Jasper

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Robert W Adcock, 84, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Hooverwood Living in Indianapolis with his sister by his side. He was born to Dale and…

Father Germain Swisshelm, OSB, 91, Saint Meinrad

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Father Germain Swisshelm, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, died Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was 91, in the 68th year of his monastic profession and the 65th year of…

Rosalie A. Isenbarger, 91, Jasper

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Rosalie A. Isenbarger, 91, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 12:47 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper.  Rosalie A. Isenbarger was born in Bristol,…

Linda Louise Webb, 71, Ferdinand

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Linda Louise Webb, 71, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Scenic Hills in Ferdinand, IN. She was born August 25, 1954, in Tell City, to the late Eugene and…

Kenneth O. “Kenny” Blessinger, 88, St. Anthony

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Kenneth O. “Kenny” Blessinger, 88 of St. Anthony, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Brookside Village, surrounded by family. Kenny was born in Jasper on…

Rose Ellen Johnson, 88, Jasper

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Rose Ellen Johnson of Jasper passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at 12:26 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Legacy Living of Jasper. She was five days shy of…