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Barbara Ann Willhite (Eckerle)(Lorey), 72, Alfordsville

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Barbara Ann Willhite (Eckerle)(Lorey), 72, of Alfordsville, went to be with Jesus on February 2, 2025, at 11:50 a.m. at Poplar Care Strategies Nursing home in Loogootee. She was born…

Joshua “Ryan” Carlisle, 34, Monrovia

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Joshua “Ryan” Carlisle, 34, of Monrovia, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 3, 2025. Ryan was born on January 17, 1991, to Bruce and Lena Carlisle…

David Lee Green, 87, Jasper

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David Lee Green, 87, of Jasper, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Sabbath, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Timbers of Jasper. He was born on Sabbath, Saturday, May…

Jami Sue Roelle, 48, Jasper

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Jami Sue Roelle, born Jan. 7, 1976, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Jan. 23, 2025, at Serenity Springs Senior Living in Jasper, Ind. Though her journey as a…

Dina Christine Wells-Radtke, 56, Shoals

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Dina Christine Wells-Radtke, 56, of Shoals, entered eternal rest on January 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Huntingburg on July 4, 1968, to David and Lana (Nolan)…

Eileen B. Gehlhausen, 96, Bristow

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Eileen B. Gehlhausen, 96, of Bristow, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Eileen was born in Uniontown on June 4, 1928, to Anthony and Ella…

Brenda (Laswell) Merkel, 78, Celestine

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Brenda (Laswell) Merkel, 78, of Celestine, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Boonville, Indiana, on April…

Werner A. Bender Jr., 82, Jasper

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Werner A. Bender Jr., 82, of Jasper, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on February 1, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Columbus, Indiana. Werner was born in Siberia, Indiana, on…

Charles Lee Buechler, 89, St. Meinrad

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Charles Lee Buechler, 89, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, surrounded by his wife, his children and many grandchildren at…

Nicole Lynn McMickle, 46, Huntingburg

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Nicole Lynn McMickle, 46, of Huntingburg, passed away peacefully from a hard-fought battle with cancer on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.  She…

Updated: Brandon T. O’Connell, 21, Haysville

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Brandon T. O’Connell, 21, of Haysville, passed away at 11:53 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at home. Brandon was born in Palos Heights, Ill., on March 14, 2003, to…

Charles “Charlie” W. Wineinger, 90, Jasper

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Charles “Charlie” W. Wineinger, 90, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Charlie was…

Faith Hannah-Rose Hagemeyer, 10, Stendal

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Faith Hannah-Rose Hagemeyer, 10, of Stendal, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 11, 2014, in Cape Town,…

Wayne L. Woebkenberg, 82, Carmel

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Wayne L. Woebkenberg, 82, of Carmel, formerly of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 5:58 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Bridgewater Health Care Center in Carmel. Wayne…

Kenneth (Ken) D. Alles, 70, Indianapolis

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Kenneth (Ken) D. Alles, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Indiana University North Hospital after a long illness. Ken was born in Jasper to Norbert…

Edward H. McGathy, Sr., 79, of Selvin

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Edward H. McGathy, Sr., 79, of Selvin, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born September 3, 1945, in Dermott, Arkansas, to…

Esther C. Hasenour, 92, St. Anthony

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Esther C. Hasenour, 92, of St. Anthony, passed away at 12:24 a.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Esther was born in Wickliffe, Ind., on…

Raymond Tretter, 82, Ferdinand

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Raymond Tretter, 82, of Ferdinand, passed away on Saturday, January 25th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Ray was born September 21, 1942, in Ferdinand to Christian and…

Wayne O. Dill, 73, Huntingburg

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Wayne O. Dill, 73, of Huntingburg, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home. He was born July 8, 1951, in Monticello, Ind., to Don and Della (Frouge) Dill.  …

Nathan Robert Blessinger, 50, Huntingburg

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Nathan Robert Blessinger, 50, of Huntingburg, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, at his home. He was born August 27, 1974, in Jasper and was a 1992 graduate of Southridge High…

Kimberly Dawn Jennings, 55, Lamar,

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Kimberly Dawn Jennings, 55, of Lamar, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 29, 1969, in Tell City to Carol and Lenore (Roberts)…

Macy Lee Schmitt, 85, Santa Claus

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Macy Lee Schmitt, 85, of Santa Claus, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper, surrounded by her family. Macy was born January…

Clayburn Lee Jones, 81, Stendal

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Clayburn Lee Jones, 81, of Stendal, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was born April 14, 1943, in Irvington, Kentucky, to Clayborn (sp. correct) and Mable (Moore) Jones.  …

Donald Glenn Hash, 37, Stendal

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Donald Glenn Hash, 37, of Stendal, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home. He was born September 8, 1987, in Bloomington to Ronald and Victoria (Godsey) Hash. …

Alan J. Huther, 69, Jasper

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Alan J. Huther, 69, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family  at 10:26 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Heart-to-Heart Hospice House in Evansville. Alan was born in…

Clarence B. Buechler, 94, Celestine

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Clarence B. Buechler, 94, of Celestine, passed away surrounded by family at 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.  Born to…

Alphonse “Alf” F. Brosmer, 89, Jasper

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Alphonse “Alf” F. Brosmer, 89, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 9:58 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Alf…

Carl E. Hendrickson, 78, Jasper

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Carl E. Hendrickson, 78, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born March 26, 1946, in Mishawaka,…

Eugene J. “Butch” Bonifer, 78, Jasper

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Eugene J. “Butch” Bonifer, 78, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 8:19 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana…

Margaret “Claire” (Honse) Rohleder, 98, Jasper

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Margaret “Claire” (Honse) Rohleder passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 98. Claire was born on November 10, 1926, at the family farm in Dubois to William…

James (Jim) H. Wahl, 93, Ferdinand

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James (Jim) H. Wahl, 93, of Ferdinand, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, surrounded by family at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.  Jim was born October 27, 1931, in…

Marvin J. Schwartz, 69, Dubois

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Marvin J. Schwartz, 69, of Dubois, passed away at 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at home, Marvin was born in Huntingburg on April 4, 1955, to Hilbert and…

Lowell E. Gladish, 93, Tell City

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Lowell E. Gladish, 93, passed away on January 14, 2025, with his family alongside him. He was born in Petersburg, Ind., on December 10, 1931, the son of Courtney W…

Jay Robert Renick Jr., 96, Lewistown, Ohio

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Jay Robert Renick Jr., of Lewistown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 13, 2025. From the first moment Jay Robert Renick Jr. entered…

Dr. Richard W. Rudolph, 85, Jasper

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Dr. Richard W. Rudolph, 85, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 6:52 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. …

Vivian A. O’Brien, 84, Loogootee

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Vivian A. O’Brien, 84, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Legacy Living in Jasper, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December…

Ernest P. Goodman, 89, Wickliffe

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Ernest P. Goodman, 89, of Wickliffe, passed away surrounded by family at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.  Ernie was…

Larry E. Lynch, 75, Eckerty

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Larry E. Lynch, 75, of Eckerty, Indiana, passed away at his home with his wife and family at his side on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1949,…

Theodore (Ted) R. Foster, 82, Winslow

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Theodore (Ted) R. Foster, 82, of Winslow, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Ted was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. …

David L. Knust, 69, Ferdinand

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David L. Knust, 69, of Ferdinand, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. David was born August 25, 1955, in Huntingburg to…

Bradley J. Hanner, 70, Holland

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Bradley J. Hanner, 70, of Holland, Indiana, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 12, 2025, with his wife and son by his side.   Brad was born in Terre…

Kenneth J. Seng, 73, Jasper

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Kenneth J. Seng, 73, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family at 3:55 a.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Brookside Village in Jasper after a brief battle with…

George Allen Jochum, 78, Ferdinand

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George Allen Jochum, 78, of Ferdinand, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home. He was born June 27, 1946, in Huntingburg to Otto and Emma (Brinkman) Jochum.   George…

Marilyn Ann Harper, 86, Dale

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Marilyn Ann Harper, 86, of Dale, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Marilyn was born July 30, 1938, in Dale to Raymond…

David Eugene Morris, 67, Santa Claus

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David Eugene Morris, 67, of Santa Claus, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1957, in Tell City to Arthur and Maebel (Scarborough)…

Matthew R. Eyler, 40, Jasper

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Matthew R. Eyler, 40, of Jasper, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Matt was born in Crawfordsville, Ind., on May 4,…

Bruce S. Scraper, 82, Petersburg

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Bruce S. Scraper, 82, of Petersburg, passed away at Amber Manor on January 11, 2025, with his family at his side. Bruce was born November 17, 1942, in Indianapolis, to…

Debra Lynn Chamness, 69, Otwell

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Debra Lynn Chamness, 69, of Otwell, passed away at her home on January 11, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1955, to Luther and Norma (Willis) Craig in Washington,…

Dorothy (Stetter) Edele DeMuth, 96, St. Henry

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Dorothy (Stetter) Edele DeMuth, 96, of St. Henry, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery. She was born June 30, 1928, in…

Agnes R. Berry, 91, Jasper

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Agnes R. Berry, 91, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at The Timbers of Jasper on the evening of January 9th, 2025. Born on August 11, 1933, in Washington, Indiana, to…