
Obituaries can be submitted by email to editor@duboiscountyfreepress.com.
Edward “Ed” Kuper, 78, The Villages, Fla.
Edward “Ed” Kuper died peacefully on July 10, 2020, in The Villages, Florida, at the age of 78 after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy.
Robert “Bob” Phillipy, 98, Jasper
Robert “Bob” Phillipy, 98, of Jasper, passed away at 3:44 p.m., on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Northwood Retirement Center in Jasper.
Robert Allen “Bobby” Astrike, 66, Winslow
Robert Allen “Bobby” Astrike, age 66, of Winslow, was found passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
David (Dave) Herschel Barnes, 70, Washington
David (Dave) Herschel Barnes, 70, of Washington, died at home on Wednesday, July 14, 2020.
Joe Williams, 70, Loogootee
Joe Williams, 70, of Loogootee passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at his residence.
Irene Fritz, 96, Siberia
Irene Fritz, 96, of Siberia, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Brookside Village in Jasper.
Richard D. Harding, 72, Jasper
Richard D. Harding, 72, passed away on July 12, 2020.
Robert Lee “Bob” Wertman, 89, Holland
Robert Lee “Bob” Wertman, 89, of Holland, Indiana, passed away on March 29, 2020, in Clewiston, Florida.
Elnora M. Eisenhut, 95, Haysville
Elnora M. Eisenhut, 95, of Haysville, passed away at 5:09 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at home.
Patrick T. Fischer, 84, Ferdinand
Patrick T. Fischer, 84, of Ferdinand, passed away Friday July 10, 2020, at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper.
Eugene Mehling, 90, Ferdinand
Eugene Mehling, 90, of Ferdinand, died July 10, 2020 at his home. After 64 years of marriage, he has gone to his heavenly home to meet the Blessed Virgin of…
Kenneth R. Seger, 78, Celestine
Kenneth R. Seger, 78, of Celestine, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Kenny was born in Celestine on October 30,…
Rebecca L. Long, 37, Jasper
Rebecca L. Long, 37, of Jasper, passed away at 1:13 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
Judith “Judy” Ann Feigert, 74, Brownsburg
On Monday, June 6, 2020, Judith “Judy” Ann (Dekemper) Feigert of Brownsburg passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her closest family. She was 74 years old.
Gertrude D. Sabelhaus, 86, Fulda
Gertrude D. Sabelhaus, 86, of Fulda, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, At Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.
Minnie Guthrie, 81, Campbellsburg
Minnie Guthrie, 81, of Campbellsburg, formerly of Paoli, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2020, at Paoli Health & Living.
Linda L. Lampert, 75, Jasper
Linda L. Lampert, 75, of Jasper, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at home surrounded by family.
(Graveside service scheduled) John Edward “Cigar” Schitter, 67, Haysville
John Edward “Cigar” Schitter, 67, of Haysville, passed away peacefully at home at 11:40 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020.
Steven Rath, 61, Dale
Steven Rath, 61, of Dale, died on July 4, 2020, at his home in Dale. He was born December 2, 1958 in Chicago to Charles and Joan Rath. He is…
Shirley Amelia Street, 84, Haysville
Amelia Street, 84, of Haysville, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Cathedral Health Care Center in Jasper.
Michael David Schroeder, 42, Indianapolis
Michael David Schroeder, 42, Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Duane “Duce” King, 85, Jasper
Duane “Duce” King, 85, of Jasper, formerly Mariah Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Duane was born December 12, 1934,…
Sr. Mary Gilbert Schipp, OSB, 86, Beech Grove
Sr. Mary Gilbert Schipp, OSB (formerly Vera Katharine), 86, died peacefully, on July 3, 2020. Sr. Mary Gilbert was born on February 14, 1934, in Ferdinand, to the late Gilbert and…
Gordon Ray Eckert, 85, Eckerty
Gordon Ray Eckert, 85, of Eckerty, passed away Saturday evening, July 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1935, in Dubois County to Floyd and Norma B…
Beverly Ann Barrett, 65, Huntingburg
Beverly Ann Barrett, age 65, of Huntingburg, passed away at 2:35 p.m., on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
Michelle Lee Brown, 48, Santa Claus
Michelle Lee Brown, 48, Santa Claus, passed away July 3, 2020, at her home after a long illness. She was born May 7, 1972 at Selvin. She is survived by her…
Robin C. Thomas, 60, Jasper
Robin C. Thomas, 60, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at home surrounded by family.
Helen Ruth Cato, 79, Velpen
Helen Ruth Cato, 79, of Velpen, passed away at 2:59 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020, at her residence.
Frederick R. Gehlhausen, 74, Huntingburg
Frederick R. Gehlhausen, 74, of Huntingburg, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, in the emergency room of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
Clara C. (Meyer) Wuetcher, 86, Diamond Bar, Calif.
Clara C. (Meyer) Wuetcher, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020, at her home in Diamond Bar, California, with her family at her side.
James F. “Jim” Harris, 85, Huntingburg
James F. “Jim” Harris, 85, of Huntingburg, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at The Waters of Huntingburg.
Rebecca Lynn Uppencamp, 63, Jasper
Rebecca Lynn Uppencamp, 63, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at 1:18 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.
Dennis L. Wilz, 76, Jasper
Dennis L. Wilz, 76, of Jasper, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at home.
Mary Lou Eckert, 76, Birdseye
Mary Lou Eckert, 76, of Birdseye, formerly of Huntingburg, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at home. She was born July 5, 1943, in Huntingburg to John…
Virlee K. Durcholz, 90, Ferdinand
Virlee K. Durcholz, 90, of Ferdinand, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 21, 2020.
Ronald W. “Ron” Woodford, 79, Cadiz, Ky.
Ronald W. “Ron” Woodford, 79, of Cadiz, Kentucky, formerly of Winslow passed away at 8:08 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. He was…
Carol J. Oser, 77, Ferdinand
Carol J. Oser, 77, of Ferdinand, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family. Carol was born June 21, 1942, in Huntingburg to Clarence and Dolores…
Thomas E. Leighty, 78, Jasper
Thomas E. Leighty, 78, of Jasper, passed away at 2:04 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
David J. Taves 68, Jasper
David J. Taves 68, of Jasper, died on June 18, 2020, at his home in Jasper.
Julia A. Olinger, 78, Huntingburg
Julia A. Olinger, 78, of Huntingburg, passed away at 4:30 a.m., on Friday, June 19, 2020, at her residence.
Patricia Rae (Frazier) Kixmiller, 94, Lewisville, Texas
Patricia Rae (Frazier) Kixmiller, 94, of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Evansville and Jasper, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at her home in Lewisville Estates, in Lewisville.
Allan L. “Allie” Gessner, 66, Jasper,
Allan L. “Allie” Gessner, 66, of Jasper, passed away at 11:06 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at home.
Julia A. Olinger, 78, Huntingburg
Julia A. Olinger, 78, of Huntingburg, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2020, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg.
Ruth Ann Hall, 69, Evansville
Ruth Ann Hall, 69, of Evansville, left for heaven at 12:57 p.m. on June 16, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital.
Ilma M. Neukam, 100, Haysville
Ilma M. Neukam, 100, of Haysville, went to her eternal home with Jesus at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper, just five hours…
Jason Lee Swinburne, 41, Jasper
Jason Lee Swinburne, 41, of Jasper, passed away at 3:42 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Charles “Chuck” Roy Walls, 85, Jasper
Charles “Chuck” Roy Walls, 85, of Jasper, passed away June 14, 2020, at Northwood Good Samaritan Retirement Community.
Karen Sue “Suzie” (Hilgeman) Schroeder, 68, Huntingburg
Karen Sue “Suzie” (Hilgeman) Schroeder, 68, of Huntingburg and Petersburg, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Elijah M. Anderson, 18, Jasper
Elijah M. Anderson, 18, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020.
Evelyn Anna Brockman, 95, Ferdinand
Evelyn Anna Brockman, 95, of Ferdinand, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper.
