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Doreatha L. “Dee” Davis, 91, Jasper

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Doreatha L. “Dee” Davis, 91, of Jasper, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Serenity Springs in Jasper. She was born on August 4, 1934, in…

Barbara A. Henning, 85, Ferdinand

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Barbara A. Henning, 85, of Ferdinand, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Barbara was born on March 7, 1941, in Ferdinand…

Judith A. Snyder, 80, Jasper

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Judith A. Snyder, 80, of Jasper, passed away with family by her side at 3:23 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Legacy Living in Jasper, Indiana. Judy was born…

Harold G. Parsons Sr., 91, Loogootee

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Harold G. Parsons Sr., a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in the close-knit community of Loogootee,…

Robert “Hank” Brahm, 63, Ferdinand

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Robert “Hank” Brahm, 63, of Ferdinand, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Hank was born October 28, 1962, in Huntingburg to Robert and…

Darlene Allstott, 76, French Lick

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Darlene Allstott, 76, of French Lick, entered into eternal rest on June 30, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. She was born in New Albany, Indiana, on March…

Robert C. Gutgsell, 78, Jasper

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Robert C. Gutgsell, 78, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 5:25 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Brookside Village in Jasper. He was born in Jasper on…

Merle J. Kendall, 96, Dale

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Merle J. Kendall, 96, of Dale, passed away at 6:52 p.m. on June 29, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. He was born on April 1, 1930, in…

Michael Wayne VanHoosier, 73, Dale

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Michael Wayne VanHoosier, 73, of Dale, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. He was born August 1, 1952, in Marion, Indiana,…

Elizabeth A. “Libby” Perkins, 85, West Baden Springs

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Elizabeth A. “Libby” Perkins, 85, of West Baden Springs, entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born at home in Orangeville, Ind., on February…

Kevin T. Rauscher, 64, Celestine

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Kevin T. Rauscher, 64, of Celestine, passed away peacefully at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, Ky., on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Kevin was born on June 8, 1962, in Clarksville to…

Roman Jochem, 89, St. Henry

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Roman Jochem, 89, of St. Henry, passed away on June 28, 2026, at Serenity Springs surrounded by his loving family. Roman was born in St. Henry to Emil and Mayme…

Gerald B. “Jerry” Meyer, 72, Jasper

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Gerald B. “Jerry” Meyer, 72, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Jasper on June 28, 1953,…

Ray Kissling, 81, Huntingburg

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Ray Kissling, 81, of Huntingburg, passed away June 26, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, surrounded by family. Born June 30, 1944, Ray lived a life defined by service, laughter, and…

Brian Dean Vaal, 61, St. Meinrad

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Brian Dean Vaal, 61, of St. Meinrad, passed away on June 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born at Perry County Memorial Hospital to…

Ronald E. Mroz, 69, Celestine

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Ronald E. Mroz, 69, of Celestine, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He was born in Hammond, Indiana, on August 27, 1956, to Andrew…

Walter Lee Faulkenburg, 48, Beaverdam, Ky.

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Walter Lee Faulkenburg, 48, of Beaverdam, Ky., passed away at Beaverdam Nursing and Rehab Center in Beaverdam, KY, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Walter was born on June 21, 1978,…

David L. Kemp, 87, Huntingburg

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David L. Kemp, 87, of Huntingburg, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 5, 1938, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to…

Manuel M. Fajardo, M.D., 97, Tampa, Fla.

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It is with great sorrow and immense gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, Manuel M. Fajardo, M.D., 97, on May 25,…

Gary A. Siddons, 83, Jasper

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Gary A. Siddons, 83, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 1:48 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at home. Gary was born in Washington, Ind., on September 14,…

Judy A. Krodel, 81, Jasper

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Judy A. Krodel, 81, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 1:49 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Judy was born in…

Charles D. Fraze, 77, Huntingburg

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Charles D. Fraze, 77, of Huntingburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7:20 a.m. Charlie was born on November 28, 1948, in Grayson County, Kentucky,…

Betty J. Houchins, 84, Chandler

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Betty J. Houchins, 84, of Chandler, passed away peacefully at 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Heart-to-Heart Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. She is reunited with the love…

Eloise L. Bodkins, 78, Newburgh

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Eloise L. Bodkins, 78, of Newburgh, formerly of Jasper, passed away with her husband by her side at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Linda E. White…

Michael E. “Mike” Wilkins, 70, Otwell

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Michael E. “Mike” Wilkins, 70, of Otwell, passed away surrounded by family at 3:40 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Timbers of Jasper. Mike was born in Vincennes…

Lillian T. Beckman, 94, St. Anthony

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Lillian T. Beckman, 94, of St. Anthony, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home. She was born in Jasper, Indiana, on June 29,…

Scott Hillman Vaughn, 57, Gentryville

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Scott Hillman Vaughn, 57, of Gentryville, passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2026. Born in Huntingburg, Indiana, on July 12, 1968, Scott was the son of John…

Edwin Rinehart, 86, Santa Claus

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Edwin Rinehart, 86, of Santa Claus, passed away at 8:58 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1940, in Princeton, Indiana, to…

Mary Lou Potts, 85, Cannelburg

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Mary Lou Potts, 85, of Cannelburg, Ind., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2026, at her home. She was born in Haysville on September 29, 1940, to Harry H…

Diane Lehmkuhler, 70, Huntingburg

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Diane Lehmkuhler, 70, of Huntingburg, passed away on June 18, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.  Her unwavering faith was the foundation of her life, and she loved and…

Carol Jean Webb, 92, Santa Claus

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Carol Jean Webb, 92, of Santa Claus, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Carol was born on March…

Kenneth “Kenny” Schipp, 74, Ferdinand

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Kenneth “Kenny” Schipp, 74, of Ferdinand, passed away surrounded by family on June 15, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Kenny was born December 18, 1951, to Norman and Ardella (Bosler)…

Dustin Lee Mehringer, 44, Noblesville

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Dustin Lee Mehringer, 44, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 31, 1981, in Jasper, Indiana. Dustin was a graduate…

Mark A. Lampert, 67, Huntingburg (updated)

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Mark A. Lampert, 67, of Huntingburg, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at home due to injuries sustained in an accident. Mark was born in Huntingburg on December 11,…

John G. Elliott, 63, Dale

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John G. Elliott, 63, of Dale, passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at The Waters of Rockport.  John was born on April 13, 1963, in Kirkwood,…

Eleanora I. Schaeffer, 90, Dale

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Eleanora I. Schaeffer, 90, of Dale, passed away on Jun 14, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery with family at her side. Eleanora was born to Bernard and Theresia…

Margaret S. “Marge” Budnick, 80, Jasper

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Margaret S. “Marge” Budnick, 80, of Jasper, passed away at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana, surrounded by family at 12:08 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026, on the 58th wedding anniversary…

Paul E. Tobin, 83, St. Henry

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Paul E. Tobin, 83, of St. Henry, passed away at 11:28 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home.  He was born on January 19, 1943, at Stork Hospital…

Judith “Judy” Ann Walker, 84, Huntingburg

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Judith “Judy” Ann Walker, 84, of Huntingburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born on January 6, 1942, Judy lived a life centered on family, creativity, and service…

Rena Lee Conrad, 87, Dubois

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Rena Lee Conrad, 87, of Dubois, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Serenity Spring Northwood in Jasper.  She was born in Cuzco, Ind., on October 31, 1938, to John…

Myrna J. Popp, 85, Jasper,

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Myrna J. Popp, 85, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at 5:10 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Myrna was born in Washington, Ind., on August…

Edwin “Ed” V. Schepers, 74, St. Anthony

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Edwin “Ed” V. Schepers, 74, of St. Anthony, passed away surrounded by family at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Ed was born…

Delbert Pierce, 87, Dale

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Delbert Pierce, 87, of Dale, passed peacefully into eternal rest on June 12, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Delbert was born April 15, 1939, in Horse Creek, Illinois,…

Tony Hayden Ashby, 71, Santa Claus

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Tony Hayden Ashby, 71, of Santa Claus, passed away stubbornly in his home, with his family by his side. Tony was born on May 25, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana, to…

Leon J Olinger, 86, Ferdinand

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Leon J Olinger, 86, of Ferdinand, passed away with family surrounding him on Monday, June 8, 2026. Leon was born on January 27, 1940, in Ferdinand to Leo and Ida…

Larry Eugene Chaplin, 59, West Baden Springs

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Larry Eugene Chaplin, 59, of West Baden Springs, Ind., entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2026, at his residence.  He was born in Paoli, Indiana, on November 12, 1966,…

Thomas Pund, 74, St. Anthony

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Thomas Pund, 74, of St. Anthony, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Thomas was born September 21, 1951, in Ferdinand to…

Kay P. Hall, 60, Ireland

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Kay P. Hall, 60, of Ireland, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at home. Kay was born in Jasper on November 3,…

James Keith “Jim” Birge, 78, Long Beach, Calif.

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James Keith “Jim” Birge of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones after an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on…

Keith Wilder Levi, 63, Paoli

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Keith Wilder Levi, 63, of Paoli, Ind., passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at IU Bedford Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1962, in Bedford, Indiana, to Keith Eldon…