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Betty J. Purl, 90, Petersburg

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Betty J. Purl, 90, of Petersburg, passed away on September 15, 2024, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. She was born July 13, 1934, to James and Grace (Masters)…

Lila J. Seger, 69, Huntingburg

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Lila J. Seger, 69, of Huntingburg, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Lila was born in Jasper on August…

Ernie Lee Copley, 74, Stendal

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Ernie Lee Copley, 74, of Stendal, was called home on September 14, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born September 26, 1949, in Williamson,…

Jerry Powell, 88, Petersburg

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Jerry Powell, 88, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born to Loren and Ruth (Elkins) Powell on March 11, 1936,…

Ardella Beier, 92, St. Meinrad

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Ardella Beier, 92, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Ardella was born July 16, 1932, in St. Meinrad…

John J. Luker, 88, Otwell

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John J. Luker, 88, of Otwell, passed away on September 12, 2024, at Serenity Springs Senior Living at Northwood, Jasper. He was born September 10, 1936, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to…

Gerald R. “Jerry” Apple, 88, Jasper

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Gerald R. “Jerry” Apple, 88, of Jasper, passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper.    Jerry was born in French…

Gail Heichelbech, 65, Ferdinand

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Gail Heichelbech, 65, of Ferdinand, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2024, at Community Hospital North Campus in Indianapolis. Gail was born September 2, 1959 in Huntingburg to Gerald and…

Todd Allen Denu, 47, Huntingburg

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Todd Allen Denu, 47, of Huntingburg, passed away at 7:27 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his residence near Duff. He was born March 11, 1977, in Huntingburg, Indiana,…

Richard Edward Giusti, 66, Friendswood, Texas

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Richard Edward Giusti, 66, of Friendswood, Texas, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, following a prolonged illness. He was born on July 15, 1958, to Millie Kesel Giusti and Benedict…

Shirley Zehr, 68, Jasper

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Shirley Zehr, 68, of Jasper, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at home. Shirley was born in Jasper on July 2, 1956, to John and Elizabeth…

Susan Marie Bergstrom, 72, St. Meinrad

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Susan Marie Bergstrom, 72, of St. Meinrad, passed away at her home on Friday, September 6. Susan was born October 16, 1951, in Graylake, Ill., to Virgil and Laverne (Ballersteadt)…

Jerry Conrad Jackle, 88, Boone Township

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Jerry Conrad Jackle, 88, of Boone Township, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. He was born to the late Cleda Mehne Jackle and Ceril Dennis Jackle on May 19th,…

Johannah Lee Seng, 68, Jasper

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Johannah Lee Seng, 68, of Jasper, passed away on September 8, 2024, at her home. She was born December 6, 1955, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to the late Allen E. and…

Dan A. Elmore, 72, Celestine

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Dan A. Elmore, 72, of Celestine, passed away at 1:36 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Dan was born in Greenfield, Ind., on February 10,…

Dr. Sylvester “Sy” Kreilein Ph.D., 85, Wauwatosa, Wisc.

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On June 19th, 2024, Dr. Sylvester “Sy” Kreilein passed away in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. A lifelong traveler, humanist, and acclaimed foreign language educator, Dr. Sy Kreilein is survived by his loving…

Linda Lou Hopf, 82, Jasper

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Linda Lou Hopf, 82, of Jasper, passed away on September 1, 2024, while vacationing in California with her daughter Nancy and friends. She was beloved by many and dedicated to…

James Schwartz, 64, Jasper

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James Schwartz, 64, of Jasper, formerly of Ferdinand, passed away at the Timbers of Jasper on Friday, September 6, 2024. James was born April 9, 1960 in Huntingburg to Roman…

Patty Marie West, 85, Huntingburg

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Patty Marie West, 85, passed away at 1:40 am on August 24, 2024, at the Waters of Huntingburg. Patty was born on December 21, 1938, in Vincennes, the daughter of…

Brandie Maxine Cox, 45, Huntingburg

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Brandie Maxine Cox, 45, of Huntingburg, formerly of Celestine, passed away on August 29, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1978, in Aurora, Colorado, to George and Trudy (Sahlfeld)…

William “Rick” Johnson, 87, Jasper

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William “Rick” Johnson, 87, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 12:25 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Rick was born in…

Kenneth “Pat” Leamons, 49, English

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Kenneth “Pat” Leamons, 49, of English, passed away at 8:18 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Pat was born in New…

Sandra “Sandy” Dianne Haskins, 66,

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Sandy D. Haskins, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was surrounded by her family…

Dorothy Mae “Dottie” Mathies, 91, Jasper

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Dorothy Mae “Dottie” Mathies, 91, of Jasper, passed away at 10:35 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024, at home surrounded by family.  Dottie was born in St. Anthony, Ind., on…

Brian Ray Buschkoetter, 66, of Shelbyville

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Brian Ray Buschkoetter, 66, of Shelbyville, was unexpectedly taken to his heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born September 5, 1957, in Jasper, the son of Wilfred…

Sharon J. Blessinger, 78, Huntingburg

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Sharon J. Blessinger, 78, of Huntingburg, passed away at 10:06 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Sharon was born in…

Patrick “Bruce” Jarboe, 71, Jasper

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Patrick “Bruce” Jarboe, 71, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville.   Bruce was born in Jasper on March…

Dorothy M. Brittain, 80, Petersburg

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Dorothy M. Brittain, 80, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born August 24, 1944, to Pearly and Maudie (Hayes) Padgett. She married…

Marie T. Knust, 96, Schnellville

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Marie T. Knust, 96, of Schnellville, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. Marie was born in Schnellville on December 7, 1927,…

Donald J. Lucchi, 80, Jasper

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Donald J. Lucchi, 80, of Jasper, went to be the Lord at 10:04 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Brookside Village in Jasper. Don was born in Terre Haute…

Leroy P. Kerstiens, 83, Ferdinand

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Leroy P. Kerstiens, 83, of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Leroy was born April 10, 1941 in Ferdinand to…

Jerry L. Schneider, 86, Holland

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Jerry L. Schneider, 86, of Holland, passed away on August 27, 2024, at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana. He was born November 3, 1937, in Jasper to Arnold and Anita…

Mary Lou Bohnenkemper, 92, Huntingburg

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Mary Lou Bohnenkemper, 92, of Huntingburg, formerly of Stendal, passed away on August 25, 2024, at her home in Huntingburg. She was born February 18, 1932, in Stendal, Indiana, to…

Jerome Joseph Recker, 83, Wilmington, Calif.

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Jerome Joseph Recker, 83, of Wilmington, Calif., passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16th, 2024. Jerome was born in Jasper, Ind., on September 11, 1940, to Lee & Marie (Gehl) Recker…

Kevin R. Wiseman, 53, Tell City

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Kevin R. Wiseman, 53, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024.  He was born in Tell City on May 28, 1971, son of Jack and Clara (Gerlach) Wiseman and was…

Donna E. Gogel, 76, St. Meinrad

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Donna E. Gogel, 76, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at her home. Donna was born March 11, 1948, in Perry County to Dunward and Hazel…

Mary “Beth” Stein, 73, Jasper

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Mary “Beth” Stein, 73, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at her home in Jasper. Beth was born January 19, 1951, in Evansville to Ernest and Barbara…

Dorena “Becky” (Beck) Schnaus, 97, Ireland

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It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Dorena “Becky” (Beck) Schnaus who left us on August 25, 2024, at 4:45…

Judith Ann McCarty, 82, Jasper

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Judith Ann McCarty, 82, of Jasper, passed away at 7:34 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Judy was born in Huntingburg on April 7, 1942,…

James L. Whitehead, 84, Otwell

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James L. Whitehead, 84, of Otwell, passed away surrounded by family at 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Jim was…

Anna “Louise” Dewees, 101, Columbus

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Anna “Louise” Dewees, 101, of Columbus, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 4:14 p.m., at her son and daughter-in-law’s residence in Nashville.  Mrs. Dewees was born…

Dennis E. Beck, 75, Velpen

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Dennis E. Beck, 75, of Velpen, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Dennis was born in Bangor, Maine on September 2,…

Mary Kaye Gertz, 80, Clarksville

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Mary Kaye Gertz, 80, formerly of Clarksville, passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Mary Kaye was born in New Albany, Ind., on…

Emma “Janie” Jane (Becher) Ramsey, 88, Evansville

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Emma “Janie” Jane (Becher) Ramsey, 88, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at River Pointe Health Campus. Janie was born in Louisville, Ky., on October 24, 1935, to…

Rev. Clyde Felix Friedman, 101, Deerfield, Ill.

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Rev. Clyde Felix Friedman, 101, of Deerfield, Ill., passed on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Highland Park Hospital.  He was born prematurely on January 9, 1923, in the farmhouse of…

Isaiah Levi “Bubba” Goodman, 13, Celestine

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Isaiah Levi “Bubba” Goodman, 13, of Celestine, passed away surrounded by family at 1:04 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Isaiah was born…

Patrick E. Arnold, 80, Santa Claus

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Arnold. Patrick was born in Mariah Hill, Indiana, on September 12, 1943 to Walter and Josephine (Stallman) Arnold…

Kelly A. Friedman, 62, Dubois

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Kelly A. Friedman, 62, of Dubois, passed away surrounded by family at 10:39 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Kelly…

Carol A. Meyer, 69, Ferdinand

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Carol A. Meyer, 69, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Carol was born April 7, 1955 in St. Meinrad…

Wiley Dane Reynolds Jr., 55, English

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Wiley Dane Reynolds Jr., 55, of English, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Timbers of Jasper, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 14, 1969, in…