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Marietta Johnson, 90, Jasper

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Marietta Johnson, 90, of Jasper, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away at the St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper on Friday, September 11, 2020, surrounded by her daughters.

Judy A. Klem, 73, of Jasper

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Judy A. Klem, 73, of Jasper, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

Naomi Gwen Lehmkuhler, 86, Sarasota, Fla.

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Naomi Lehmkuhler, 86, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away in her sleep at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Sarasota. She was born May 4,…

Roger William Quante, 83, Ferdinand

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Roger William Quante, 83, of Ferdinand, passed away peacefully Monday September 7, 2020, at his home in Ferdinand.

Rod Buschkoetter, 60, Lake St. Louis, Mo.

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Rod Buschkoetter, 60, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.

Carl D. Kaetzel, 99, Dale

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Carl D. Kaetzel, 99, of Dale, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Carl was born April 15, 1921, in Dale to…

Debra A. “Debbie” Houchin, 62, Stendal

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Debra A. “Debbie” Houchin, 62, of Stendal, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at her home. She was born December 18, 1957, in Birdseye, Indiana, to Lugene and Norma…

Joan Knight, 78, West Baden Springs

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Joan Knight, 78, of West Baden Springs, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on September 6th, 2020 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Jennifer Louise (Altman) Genet, 68, Dale

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Jennifer Louise (Altman) Genet, 68, formerly of St. Meinrad passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Willowdale Village in Dale.

Lester F. Fuhrman, 90, Jasper

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Lester F. Fuhrman, 90, of Jasper, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society- Northwood Retirement Community.

Rev. Michael T. Madden, 71, Ferdinand

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Reverend Michael T. Madden passed away on the afternoon of Friday, September 4, 2020, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, Indiana. His mother and youngest sister, Kathy, were…

Johnny L. Gilliam, 74, of Jasper

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Johnny L. Gilliam, 74, of Jasper, passed away at 9:54 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.

Elizabeth R. Bartelt, 96, New Albany

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Elizabeth R. Bartelt, 96, passed away on September 2, 2020, at Baptist Health Floyd. Bette was born in April of 1924 in Huntingburg, Indiana to the late Florentine J. and…

Dawn F. Mazur, 59, Huntingburg

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Dawn F. Mazur, 59, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at 12:19 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.

William “Bill” Litchfield, 89, Jasper

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William “Bill” Litchfield, 89, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020, at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana.

Linda Starling, 77, Jasper

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Linda L. Starling, 77, of Jasper, formerly of Ottawa, IL, passed away on August 30, 2020, after an extended fight with cancer.  She was born April 15, 1943 to the…

Sister Cathy Ann Robinson, 72, Ferdinand

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Sister Cathy Ann Robinson 72, of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at the monastery in Ferdinand.

Brigitte A. Altmeyer, 83, Huntingburg

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Brigitte A. Altmeyer, a resident of Huntingburg, passed away on August 31, 2020, at the age of 83 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper Brigitte was born on December 5, 1936…

Online workshop series focuses on ministry topics

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A series of monthly workshops for those working in ministry have been scheduled by the Continuing Formation office of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN. Due…

Elizabeth I. Simmers, 79, Jasper

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Elizabeth I. Simmers, 79 of Jasper, passed away Thursday evening, August 27, 2020 at her home.

Kenneth H Gilmore, 90, Birdseye

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Kenneth H Gilmore, 90, of Birdseye, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.

Bobbie R. Boutwell, 84, Jasper

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Bobbie R. Boutwell, 84, of Jasper, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at home.

Verleen (Virlee) L. Zoglman, 89, St. Meinrad

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Verleen (Virlee) L. Zoglman, 89, of St. Meinrad, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

Charles Chestnut, 67, West Baden Springs

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Charles Chestnut, 67, of West Baden Springs, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. He was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on January 2nd, 1953 to Elisha “Bud” Chestnut…

Linda G. “Gayle” Lohman, 79, Huntingburg

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Linda G. “Gayle” Lohman, 79, of Huntingburg, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Ferdinand.

Martha L. Meyer, 71, Jasper

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Martha L. Meyer, 71, of Jasper, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at her home.

Larry Onis Willis, 75, Huntingburg

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Larry Onis Willis, 75, of Huntingburg, formerly of Winslow for 40 years, passed away at 4:40 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.

Janice “Elaine” Werne, 67, Dale

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Janice “Elaine” Werne, 67, of Dale, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at her residence.

George E. Eckerle, 88, Jasper

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George E. Eckerle, 88, of Jasper, passed away at 2:04 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at home.

Jane E. Striegel, 72, Birdseye

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Jane E. Striegel, 72, of Birdseye, passed away at 11:55 p.m., on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at her residence.

Lucille A. Rudolph, 101, Boone Township

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Lucille A. Rudolph, 101, of Boone Township, passed away at 7:32 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper.

Jane E. Striegel, 72, Birdseye

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Jane E. Striegel, age 72, of Birdseye, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at her residence. There will be a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at…

Patricia “Patty” E. McCune, 91, Cuzco

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Patricia “Patty” E. McCune, 91, of Cuzco, entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Dubois County, Indiana on November 21, 1928, to…

Donna L. Seal, 77, Dubois

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Donna L. Seal, 77, of Dubois, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana. Donna was born in Dubois, Indiana on…

Ardella V. Durcholz, 82, Ireland

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Ardella V. Durcholz, 82, of Ireland, passed away at 7:55 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.

Charles James Staats, Jr., 68, Petersburg

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Charles James Staats, Jr., 68, of Petersburg and Huntingburg, formerly of Tell City, Indiana, passed away at 10:02 a.m., on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care…

Clarence Othmar Hurst, 86, Huntingburg

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Clarence Othmar Hurst, 86, of Huntingburg, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born February 15, 1934, in Ireland,…

Karen F. Chambers, 57, English

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Karen F. Chambers, 57, of English, passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.

Earlene E. Recker, 91, Jasper

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Earlene E. Recker, 91, of Jasper, passed away at 12:43 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Celestine.  Earlene was born in Birdseye on January 20,…

Rebecca I. James, 67, Dale

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Rebecca I. “Becky” James, 67, of Dale, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. She was born on June 30, 1953, in Evansville, to…

Sister Mary Dominic Frederick, OSB, 90, Ferdinand

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Sister Mary Dominic Frederick, 90, of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the monastery in Ferdinand, Indiana. Sister Mary Dominic (Betty) was born…

James Watson, 84, Jasper,

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James Watson, 84, of Jasper, passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper.

Dennis J. Schnell, 93, Celestine

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Dennis J. Schnell, 93, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at home surrounded by family.

Donna Rae Sisk, 77, Huntingburg

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Donna Rae Sisk, 77, of Huntingburg, passed away at 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2020, at The Waters of Huntingburg. She was born on October 6, 1942, in Fayetteville, Tennessee,…