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Gail E. Berg, age
45, of Birdseye, passed away at 1:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Sarah Leann Goldman,
age 37, of Birdseye, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at her son’s
residence in Mariah Hill. Mildred M. Helmerich,
age 89, of Huntingburg, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, in route to Robert E. Harris, Sr.,
80, of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Marjorie Mae Lewis,
age 95, of Huntingburg, passed away at 6:30 a.m., on Friday, February 24, 2017,
at Kemmel Lee McKim,
age 86, of Huntingburg, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2017,
at The Waters of Batesville in Michael Jacob Volz,
age 20, of Huntingburg, passed away at 5:43 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2017,
at home surrounded by his family. Harold Wellmeyer,
85, of Kathy Jean ( She was born in Paoli on April 21, 1949, to Kathy married Harold Lee Morris on July 12, 1969, and he survives. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Harold Lee Morris of French Lick; two sons, Jason (Dana) Morris of French Lick and Shane (Shawna) Morris of Whiteland; one brother, Ronnie (Cathy) Newton of Birdseye; and four grandchildren, Justin, Lillian, Avery and Eli Morris. A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 21 at 11
a.m. by Pastor Jimmy Johnson at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel in French Lick.
Interment will follow in the Friends may call Monday, March 20, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel. Lanny “Joe” Ball,
65, of Eckerty, passed away on March 15, 2017, at Joe was born on October 12, 1951, to the late Ira and Edith
( Joe was an avid sportsman, he loved hunting and fishing, ATV riding, mushroom hunting and he loves playing cards. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Kathy
(Ball) Hammond and Surviving Joe are his wife Billie Ball; children, Melissa (Kerry) Whipking, Melody (Heith) Thewes, Robert (Tamara) Jones, Tim (Debbie) Jones, Stacy (John) Deno; sisters Brenda Ball of Eckerty, Beverly Goodpaster of Arizona, Lucille Enlow of English; brother, Shirley Hensley of Eckerty; grandchildren, Skylar Whipking, Angus Whipking, Brandon Whipking, Cheyenne Whipking, Sydney Thewes, Ronnie Thewes Hunter Thewes, Nicky Jones and Kennedi Jones; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Sunday, March 19, 2017, at 5 p.m., with visitation starting at 2 p.m. at Denbo Funeral Home in English. Officiating the funeral service will be Bro. Albert Madden, with cremation following. Ruth Ann Hynes, 86,
of Jasper, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Ruth was born on August 7, 1930, in Jasper to Felix and
Frances (Bohro) Kunkel. She married Thomas Hynes on August 28, 1954, at After working at She was a member of Ruth had a curious nature about her. She passed that
inquisitive nature of the outdoors on to her children. She expressed herself
through painting landscapes. She hunted game with her father, Felix. Her wooden
spoon cream puffs were simply delicious. Quilting and crocheting were part of
her past time. Many of the weekends raising her children were spent at the lake
house fishing and trekking through the woods in The better part of Ruth’s adult life was spent providing care to her ailing mother. After her mother’s passing, she had a few short years enjoying life with her husband before caring for him in his elder years. Her selfless nature will be remembered by all the people she touched. Surviving are five children, Jim (Lori) Hynes of Indianapolis, Lynn (Omar) Freyre-Montero of Indianapolis, David (Carla) Hynes of Evansville, Lisa Hynes of Stamford, Conn. and Dan (Amy) Hynes of Cuzco; one brother Alan (Brenda) Kunkel of Jasper; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She loved raising her children and the opportunity to influence the next generation’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are two brothers, Richard and Jim Kunkel. A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth Ann Hynes will be held
at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017, at A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper on Sunday, March 19, 2017. The Daughters of Isabella will pray a rosary at 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilma L. Neukam, 92, of Jasper, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana. Wilma was born in She retired from Jasper Laundry and Cleaners. She was a
lifelong member of Surviving are two sons, Charles Burk (Linda) and Duane
Neukam, both of Jasper; son-in-law, Charles Denton of Jasper; one sister,
Helena Thomas of Preceding her in death besides her husband are one daughter, Deborah Denton and one sister, Leona Giesler. A funeral service for Wilma L. Neukam will be held at 11:00
a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017 at A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Walter William “Bill”
Stutz, 89, of Bill was born on November 1, 1927, the son of Walter Carl
and Louise (Kern) Stutz in He worked in the Greater Jasper Consolidated School
Corporation for 36 years. He started as a teacher and guidance counselor. He
was principal from 1962 to 1969 when he became superintendent until he retired
in 1991. He attended Crossroads Christian Church in Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois Price, they were married on June 21, 1952, at the Old Union Christian Church; four children, Mark (Kathy) Stutz of Vincennes, Jane (Larry) Jones of Newport News, Virginia, Ann (John) Smith of Evansville and Phillip (Mackenzie) Stutz of Madison, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Juanita Hunter of Logansport. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Raubuck. Services will be on Friday March 17 at 1 p.m. CDT, with Tom
Ellsworth officiating, in the chapel of Holders Funeral Home in Owensville.
Burial in Visitation will be on Thursday, March 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. CDT at Holders Funeral Home in Owensville. Memorials may be made to the Virlee C. Burger,
88, of Ferdinand died Monday, March 13, 2017, at She was born in Ferdinand to John & Isabelle (Altmeyer) Schreiner. She married Bob Burger Sr. on April 20, 1948, in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church. Virlee was a lifelong member of Saint Ferdinand Parish and
it’s Surviving are her husband, Bob Burger Sr.; one son Terry (Marla) Burger of Ferdinand; two daughters, Connie (Tom) Lueken and Donna Trafton, both of Ferdinand; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Burger of Ferdinand; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Bob Burger Jr.; a son-in-law, Gary Trafton; a great-grandson, Abram Burger; and a brother, Hubert Weyerbacher. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Raphael Leo Greulich, 82, of St. Meinrad, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, at his home. Raphael was born February 11, 1935, in Raphael was retired from the Abbey Press and was also a
professional photographer. He was a lifetime member of the St. Meinrad Knights
of Raphael is survived by his wife, Irene; two sons, Brian (Kelly) Greulich of Santa Claus and Todd (Dawn) Greulich of Santa Claus; one daughter, Renae (Joe) Harper of Santa Claus; two brothers, Leroy (Bettye) Greulich of St. Meinrad and Omer (Judy) Greulich of Shepherdsville, Ky.; six grandchildren. Friends may call at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand on Tuesday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. CDT and Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. CDT. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. CDT in St. Meinrad Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Micheline A. Lubbers,
62, of St. Anthony, passed away at 7:12 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Micheline was born in She had taught GED Adult Education Classes at She loved her pet dogs, especially Afghan Hounds and Surviving is her husband, Ronald L. Lubbers of St. Anthony; two daughters, Angela Vogler and husband Chad of Jasper and Tristany Lubbers of Washington; one son, Brandon Lubbers of Bedford; three grandchildren, Jessica Ferguson of Noblesville, and Logan and Grant Bromm of Jasper. Preceding her in death were her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m until the 11:00 a.m. service time at church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Divine Mercy Parish or to a favorite charity. Marian Louise Angerer, 87, of Haysville, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper, Indiana. Louise was born in She was a member of the Prospect Church of Christ in She was a homemaker as well as an experienced farmer who
helped out with everything on the farm until the very end. She was still
driving tractors until age 87. Her hobbies included squirrel hunting, vegetable
gardening, bird watching, flower gardening, canning, reading, cooking, baking,
and collecting among other things. She has resided in Haysville Surviving is one son, Jerry Angerer of Haysville. Preceding her in death besides her husband were two sisters, Rosa Nicholson and Betty Ann Abel. Funeral Services for Marian Louise Angerer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow in Haysville Community Cemetery. Brother Larry Mickler will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m on Friday, March 10, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Morris E.
Weidenbenner, 83, of Morris was born in Morris was a 1952 graduate of He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family. He was also an avid Atlanta Braves and Purdue Boilermakers fan. Surviving are five children, Dave Weidenbenner (Michelle) of Warsaw, Brenda Krempp (Andy) of Jasper, Wanda Munroe (Greg) of Orlando, Fla., Mike Weidenbenner (Melinda) of Jasper and Tim Weidenbenner (Shari) of Jasper; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marilyn Eckerle of Greenwood, Virginia Mehringer of Jasper and Frances Waddell (Jim) of Jasper; two brothers, John Weidenbenner of Ireland and Bernie Weidenbenner (Dorothy) of Jasper; and one sister-in-law, Helena Weidenbenner. Preceding him in death are one brother, Jerome Weidenbenner and one grandson, Zane Weidenbenner. Funeral services for Morris E. Weidenbenner will be held at
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or a favorite charity. William A. Danford,
71, of Dubois, passed away at 11:21 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, in St. Mary’s He was born in He was a retired construction worker. He is survived by two sisters, Beverly Lamb, Preceding him in death besides his parents is one brother, Warren Danford. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 7,
2017, in the Laura R. Kunkler, 89, of Huntingburg, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Waters of Huntingburg. She was born in Laura retired from Jasper Rubber Products and had previously
worked for GE in Laura enjoyed gardening and county music. She is survived by two nieces, Brenda Tuggle (Kevin) of Jasper and Glenda Theising (Jeff) of Jasper; sister-in-law, Rose Marie “Toots” Kunkler of St. Anthony. Preceding her in death are two brothers, Clarence “ Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
March 7, 2017, in St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial to follow in Visitation will be held one hour before services at St. Anthony Catholic Church. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Lisa J. Gehlhausen,
56, of She never wanted to leave the ones she loved behind, but she was ultimately prepared to accept God’s heavenly invitation. Up until the moment she finally did, Lisa fought cancer with grace, attitude, strength, and love. Lisa was born in Jasper, She was a 1978 graduate of She loved the outdoors and also enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, camping, quilting, crocheting and spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandson, Joel. Surviving are her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Gehlhausen of Ireland; one daughter, Bridget Hanselman (Nathan) of Jasper; three sons, Benjamin “B.J.”, Bradley and Brayden Gehlhausen, all of Ireland; one grandson, Joel Hanselman; her mother, Pat Weisheit of Jasper; four sisters, Debbie Buschkoetter (Brian) of Shelbyville, Kathy Bierma (Ted) of Wilsonville, Ore., Tina Heim (Kent) of Jasper and Tonia Weisheit of Jasper; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death is her father, Jim Weisheit. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. A rosary will be prayed at 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, or to a favorite charity. Ida M. Gehlhausen,
74, of Ferdinand, passed away Monday, February 28, 2017, at She was born December 26, 1945, in St. Meinrad to Albert and Frieda (Gessner) Fetter. She married Bernard “Bennie” Sanders on October 14, 1967, in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1993. She married Leonard B. Gehlhausen Sr. on December 26, 1994, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Ida was a member of St. Ferdinand Parish and the Ferdinand
American Legion Post 124 Auxillary. She was a housekeeper and worked at Surviving are her husband, Leonard B. Gehlhausen; two sons, Keith Sanders and fiancé Terra Fuhs of Lake Helmerich Village, and Lieutenant Col. Michael (Kathy) Sanders of Langley Air Force Base, Virginia; one stepson, Leonard B. Gehlhausen of Huntingburg; two stepdaughters, Jody (Dale) Kessinger of Evanston and Christy Beadles of Huntingburg; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Eileen (Robert) Artmeyer. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Daniel, Sylvan and Delbert Fetter and two in infancy; and four sisters, Arlinda Wendholt, Jeanette Buechler, Lietta Wendholt and one sister in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday and after 7 a.m. Saturday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Wallace G. Schaaf Sr.,
93, Santa Claus, died on February 27, at Wally was born February 4, 1924, in Dale to Gilbert and Phoebe (Wetzel) Schaaf. He was a He is survived by his children, Mike Schaaf of Dale, Bud
Schaaf of Santa Claus and David Schaaf or Orlando, Fla.; stepson, Neal Fry of
Greenfield, Ind.; two granddaughters, Jeanette Holmberg of Virginia Beach, Vir.
and K.C. Schaaf of He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Faye Jeanette Schaaf in 1986 and wife of six years, Roberta Fry in 1996; a son, Eugene Wesley Schaaf in infancy; a stepson, Gary Fry; and siblings, Samuel, Oswald and Viola Schaaf. Funeral services are planned for Friday, March 3, 2017, at
10 a.m. CST at the Santa Claus United Methodist Church with burial to follow in
the Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. CST Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Santa Claus United Methodist Church, with a Masonic Memorial Service conducted at 7 p.m. at the church. Fuller Funeral Home in Dale is handling the arrangements. Esther C. Gutgsell,
97, Jasper, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2017, at Esther was born on May 8, 1919, in Esther was a lifetime homemaker and worked at Jasper Glove Factory for 10 years. She was a charter member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the V.F.W. Post #673 Auxiliary. Esther and her family were recipients of the Holy Family School Distinguished Family Award. She was an avid quilter, and enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, music, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Surviving are seven children, Janis Seger (Gene) of Huntingburg, Thomas Gutgsell (Shelley) of Jasper, Daniel Gutgsell (Kathy) of Jasper, Karen Primus (William) of Vincennes, Russell Gutgsell and companion Brenda Strohmeyer of Jasper, John Gutgsell (Julie) of Jasper and Lisa Birge (John) of Jasper; 15 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Ruth Vonderschmitt of Jasper and Wilma Jean Begle (Otto) of Ferdinand; one sister-in-law, Rose Merkley of Huntingburg. Preceding her in death besides her husband are three sisters, Rita Lampert, Valeria Bellner, Beatrice Schroeder, and one brother, Albert Renner. A Mass of Christian Burial for Esther C. Gutgsell will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper on Thursday, March 2, 2017. The Ladies of the Blessed Virgin Sodality will pray a rosary at 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Lucille M. Hochgesang,
98, of St. Anthony, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at
Lucille was born in Celestine on July 14, 1918, to August
and Theresia (Prechtel) Betz. She married Raymond W. Hochgesang on May 17,
1947, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Celestine, Lucille was a homemaker and worked at Masterbrand Cabinets
for over 10 years. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish – St. Anthony
Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, the She enjoyed crocheting, baking, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Boehm (Tom) of St. Anthony and Susan Reckelhoff (Dave) of St. Anthony; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are two sisters, Clara Mae Borgmann and Selma Hackman and three brothers, Ray and Leo Betz, and Othmar Betz, who died in infancy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper and one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Divine Mercy Parish, the St. Anthony Fire Department or to a favorite charity. Gary Kevin Barnett, 49, of Selvin, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at his home. Kevin was a roofer for many years with the union. He enjoyed spending time fishing. Kevin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 28,
2017 at 10A.M. at Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Clara P. Stemle, 99, of Jasper, passed away at 6:03 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Clara was born on October 15, 1917, in Scott City, Mo. to
William and Clara retired as a head cook for the Greater Jasper School Corporation, where she was instrumental in starting the first school cafeteria in Jasper. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, where she was a past member of the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed cooking, baking cookies, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Gary Egler and wife Rita of Jasper; brother, Leon Blattel of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; three grandchildren, Debbie Mann, Jennifer Ulsomer and Tom Egler; four great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death besides both of her husbands were four sisters; Maria Gawthorp, Alvina Haase, Dorothy Miller and Virginia Mehringer; and two brothers; Theon Blattel and Paul Blattel, A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00
a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2017, at A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to John C. Himsel, 53, of Dubois, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at home. John was born in He was a graduate of Surviving include six sisters; Wanda Haas of Jasper, Mary Hohl of Santa Claus, Angela Himsel Sacks (Selig) of New York, N.Y., Elizabeth Eblen (Doug) Greenwood, Ind, Sarah Burcon (David) Ann Harbor, Mich., and Rachael Himsel of Bloomington; three brothers; James R. Himsel and Edward Himsel (Kathy), both of Jasper, and Paul Himsel of Terre Haute; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his partner, Lucy Bove, his parents, and one sister, Abby Himsel. A visitation for John C. Himsel will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Becher- Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. A gravesite service at Memorial contributions may be made to the family or a favorite charity. Lester F. Merder,
97, of Jasper, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2017, at Lester was born in Lester was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War
II. He retired from Jasper Novelty, where he had worked for 40 years. He
was a member of He was an avid sports fan, and especially loved I.U. basketball games and Jasper sports. Surviving are one daughter, Ruth Flick (Tom) of Jasper; two
sons, Rich Merder (Gloria) of Jasper and Bob Merder (Kathy) of Preceding him in death is one son Ron Merder. A Mass of Christian Burial for Lester F. Merder will be held
at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017, at A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jerald L. “Jerry”
Mundy, 72, of Jasper, passed away at 9:42 p.m. on Monday, February 20,
2017, at Jerry was born in Jerry previously worked for Grunder Ready Mix in Surviving are his wife, Yvonne Mundy of Jasper; two stepdaughters, Marjorie Rust (Robert) of Seymour and Melissa Korthaus of Jasper; one stepson, Kenneth Korthaus and fiancé, Heather Hasenour of Jasper; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death is one sister, Evelyn Mundy. A memorial service for Jerald L. “Jerry” Mundy will be held
at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North
Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Mary Jo Holmes,
81, of Jasper, formerly of Ferdinand, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, at
Mary Jo was born October 22, 1935, in Mary Jo is survived by a son, Michael (Joyce) Holmes of Lafayette, Ind.; two daughters, Connie H. (Jerry) Egloff of Ferdinand and Barbara (Roel) Vining of Windsor, Colo.; two sisters, Sr. Barbara C Schmitz, OSB of Ferdinand and Patricia Schleinzer of Lombard, Ill.; one brother-in-law, David (Marsha) Holmes of Evansville; one sister-in-law, Susie Wilson of Evansville and six grandchildren. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell and a daughter, Kathy Holmes. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Becher
Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the
Sisters of St. Benedict Monastery Church. Burial of cremains will be at a later
date in St. Mary’s Cemetery in
She was born August 5, 1970 to Lawrence E. and Rita M. (Wagner) Sermersheim. Kim was a 1988 graduate of Kim was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg where she was a member of the Ladies Sodality and also served as a Sacristan. She loved animals (especially her dog, Maddie), crafts, sewing, wood burning art, reading, and so much more; her talents were many. Kim adored being an aunt, and her niece and nephews adored her. She always enjoyed attending their piano concerts and their school and sporting events whenever possible. To know Kim was to love Kim. She fought the good fight, endured and persevered with amazing strength, but in the end lost the battle to this horrible, nasty disease called cancer. Kim, always doing things for the benefit of others, left this world doing the same. As an organ donor — even though the cancer prevented the use of most of her organs — her corneas have given the gift of sight to two individuals who could not previously see. Kim lives on! Kim is survived by her loving parents, Lawrence E. and Rita M. (Wagner) Sermersheim of Huntingburg; brothers, Kevin J. of Birdseye and Keith A. (wife Connie) of Evansville; sister, Katherine L. of West Lafayette; niece, Maria; nephews, Kyle (Devon), Luke (wife Jill), Benjamin, Jacob and Christopher; great niece and nephew, Reagan and Mason;maternal grandmother, Caroline Wagner; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. A parish rosary and Ladies Sodality prayer vigil will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family requests memorial donations to be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg or the Dubois County Humane Society. Chad A. Knies, 17, of Celestine, passed away on Sunday, February 19th, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Surviving include his parents, Kent and Brenda Knies of Celestine; one brother, Blake Knies; his maternal grandparents, Jim and Janet Buechler of Celestine; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Elmer and Imogene Knies. A Mass of Christian Burial for Chad A. Knies will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel Home in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Celestine Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Eileen D. Rogier,
63, of She was born November 19, 1953, in St. Meinrad to Alois C.
& Hilda (Fischer) Vaeth. She married William “Bill” Rogier on May 2, 1986,
in Eileen was a member of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold and a
former member of St. Meinrad Parish. She was a member of St. Meinrad Legion
Post 366 Auxillary. She volunteered at Catholic Charities in Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” Rogier; one daughter, Gwen (Sam) Bland of St. Croix; two grandsons, Colten and Cameron Bland; three sisters, Estella Kreilein of Jasper, Rosalee Wieshan of Ferdinand and Mildred Fest (Cornelius) of Mariah Hill; and a sister-in-law, Betty Vaeth of Ferdinand. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Jessica Lynn and Billie Jo Rogier; one sister, Mary Ward; and one brother, Ignatious Vaeth. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. CST Tuesday in St. Meinrad Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. CST Monday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand, and after 9 a.m. CST Tuesday at St. Meinrad Catholic Church. John Russell Bolton, 84, Jasper, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 5:56 p.m. following an extended illness. John was born in Shoals on November 9, 1932, to Dorothy Dillon, who preceded him in death along with three half-brothers Melvin Bolton, Jon Leonard, Jim Leonard and half-sisters Bette Ann Schmidt and Ruby Atchison. Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Rosa
(Powell) Bolton; two daughters, Debbie (Bob) Taylor of Anderson, Karen Lombness
of John was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War
from 1951-1954. Early in his career, he was employed 21 years at McCord
Corporation in John was a charter member of Two recent lifetime highlights include a recorded interview of John’s stories from the Korean War with a veteran representative which are recorded in the Library of Congress. Another highlight was recognition for the prestigious 50-year membership award with the Masonic Lodge. A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 a.m. EST
Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Friends may call for visitation at Memorial contributions may be donated to Diana “Cricket” L. Cook, 80, of Birdseye, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at The Timbers of Jasper. She was born March 15, 1936, in Newton Stuart, Indiana, to
James Douglas and Ora (Hollen) McFarland. She married Clifton Clarence “Jack”
Cook, Jr. on June 29, 1952, at Diane had worked at Gossards and later, as a cook at She was preceded in death by two sons, Cliff and Doug Cook. She is survived by her husband, Clifton “Jack” Cook, a daughter, Mary (Eli) Snelling of Wickliffe; a sister, Faye Weightman of Evansville; eight grandchildren, Dawn (Joe) Detty of Birdseye, Shawn (Angie) Cook of Velpen, Shanna (Chad) Cook of Jasper, Erica (Ryan) Scherzinger of Jasper, Chris (Ashley) Cook of Newburgh, Andy (Dana) Snelling of Wickliffe, David (Shelley) Neukam of Celestine, Mike (Candance) Neukam of Memphis, Tennessee; 14 great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kristen Detty; Levi, Wyatt and Grace Allinger; Hunter and Evan Snelling; Paige, Meredith and Grayson Cook; Nichole Hunter; Landon Harlee; Marshal Scherzinger; Dawson McBride; a great-great-grandson, Keaton Neukam. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST Saturday,
February 18, 2017, at the Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Frederick Joseph Birkle, 79, passed away on February 9, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at his home in Fred was born July 18,
1937, in He was a truck driver for DMI
and Kimball International, having driven over 3 million safe miles. Keep on
Truckin’. Fred loved fly-fishing, reading,
going to plays, the Utah Jazz, and spending time hunting, fishing, camping and
road trips with family and friends. Fred is survived by his wife,
Nita, of 57 years, and their children, Eric, Grant (Hollie), Tonya (Steve)
McNally, and Kirk; and five grandchildren, Joshua, Kameron, Andrew, Brent, and
Christian. His son, Scott; his parents; and
his brothers, In honoring Fred’s final wishes, a private family service was held on Friday, February 10, with cremation to follow. Betty Jean Baisas,
82, of Jasper, formerly of She was born September 6, 1934, in Betty worked as an LPN. San he was alumni of the She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, who died on August 9, 1979; a son, Bobby Lott; two daughters, Debra Matthews and Barbara Burnett. She is survived by three children, Sharon Conklin of Charlotte, N.C.; Michael Aggerton of Pensacola, Fla.; Catherine Lucas-Maurer of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister, Edna Hill of Clermont, Fla.; her caregiver, Carolyn Green of Dale; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST Friday,
February 17, 2017, at There will not be a public visitation. Paul E. Allen, 64,
Jasper, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at St.
Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana. Paul was born in He was a 1971 graduate of Paul was a U.S. Air Force
veteran, serving during the Vietnam War Era. He was a truck driver for
Boyd Trucking for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars,
and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his mother,
Delores Allen of Jasper; four daughters, Melissa Allen of Washington, April
Harp (Nick) of Jasper, Amber Sutton (Travis) of Jasper and Loretta Allen of
Jasper; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Janet Doscher
(Kevin) of Cannelburg; two brothers, Lonnie Allen (Carolyn) of Washington and
Terry Allen (Pamela) of Jasper. Preceding him in death are his
father, Thomas Jefferson Allen; one son, Timothy Allen; and one granddaughter,
Audra Bath. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Racine Victoria O’Connell, 99, of Jasper, Indiana, died peacefully in the Lord at 5:10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana. She worked at the department of children and protected service upon graduation from high school and married James Francis O’Connell on June 23, 1945. They were married 68 years. He died on February 1, 2014. Surviving are eight children; Pat O’Connell (Linda) of Terre Haute, Therese Hochstetler (Bob) of Jasper, Kathleen Abernathy (John) of Rio Rancho, N.M., Mike O’Connell (Linda) of Springville, Ind. Katie O’Connell of Bloomington, Jim O’Connell (Louise) of, Paoli, Dan O’Connell (Ann), Portage of Mich., and Kevin O’Connell (Janet) of Elk River, Minn. They have many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass for Racine Victoria O’Connell will be
celebrated by Fr. Ben Syberg and Fr. Eugene Hensell, O.S.B. at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Fr. Vic Subb, Glenmary, will conduct a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request that you donate to the monks of St. Meinrad at St. Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN 47577; the Carmelite Sisters at 59 Allendale, Terre Haute, IN 47802; and the Little Sisters of the Poor at 2345 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Barbara Aline Johnson, 79, of Jasper, formerly of Huntingburg, passed away at 1:25 a.m., Monday, February 13, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society – Northwood Retirement Community. She was born January 29, 1938, in Barbara worked at She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, on July 21, 2008; and one son, Randy Johnson, January, 29, 2002; Randy’s first wife, Sarah Johnson; three brothers, Bill, Roy “Joe” and Don Resenbeck; two sisters, Mary Carnahan, Ruth Kissell and 3 infant siblings; a step grandson, Matthew Gehlhausen She is survived by two daughters, Kimberly (husband, Kenneth “Kenny”) Epple of Jasper and Sherry Merkley of Huntingburg; daughter-in-law, Theresa Johnson; eight grandchildren; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST
Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg
with burial to follow at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday. Patricia Olsen 73,
of St. Meinrad, died on Feb. 11, 2017, at She was born April 24, 1943, in She married John Olsen on Dec.
28, 1962, and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her three
children, John Olsen Jr. of She was preceded in death by her
husband, her parents one brother Philip Hopkins; six grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, from 4 to 8
p.m. CST at Fuller Funeral Home. Funeral Services are planned
for Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at 10 a.m. CST at Fuller Funeral Home. Burial to follow in
the Garden of Memory Cemetery in Gentryville. Fuller Funeral Home in Dale is handling the arrangements. Christine M. Lubbehusen, 53, of Jasper, passed away at 10:05 a.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at home. Christine was born in Jasper on June 30, 1963, to Jim and Barbara (Souders) Klem. She was a 1981 graduate of She was a homemaker and enjoyed interior design. She also volunteered at nursing homes. Surviving are two sons, Philip Lubbehusen of A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
February 15, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. service time at the church on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association or the American Heart Association Katherine
Guy-Pendleton, 94, of Loogootee, passed away at 8:21 a.m. Sunday, February
12, 2017 at her daughter’s home in She was born June 10, 1922 in Katherine was one of 11 children growing up during the Great
Depression. In her junior year of high school her father was killed in a coal
mine accident. She stayed home and helped her mother for one year and returned
to finish high school at St. Scholastica in During World War II, Katherine, worked as a chemist at a
Navy facility in Shortly after being married they moved to Katherine loved to garden and grow her own vegetables. She raised chickens to have eggs for the family. Once she was asked why she didn’t have a cow for milk, but she said because they were still inside the city limits they weren’t allowed to have four-legged livestock. Katherine’s memory always amazed her family. She could remember things all the way to her childhood. She will always be remembered for making everyone she knew feel like a member of her own family. She concerned herself with people and always inquired about their families and children. She was a member of Katherine was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Guy; daughter, Michelle Merrill; 1st husband, Charles L. Guy, who passed October 15, 1998 and her second husband, Lewis Pendleton, who passed June 26, 2014; parents, Simon and Gertrude (Leding) Edelhuber; and 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Mary Louise (Jeffrey Jones) Guy of Bloomington, Tim Guy of Loogootee, Martha (Paul) Butler of Houston, Charles K. (Debbie) Guy of Loogootee, Margaret (Stephen Sr.) Elkins of Flat Rock, N.C., Michael (Mary) Guy of Loogootee, Patrick (Hysue) Guy of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mark Guy of Jasper, Elizabeth Guy of Holland, Christopher (Julie) Guy of Chandler, Arizona, John (Lucita) Guy of Bloomington and Gerald Guy of Jasper; 21 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Guy of North Ridgeville; son-in-law, John Merrill of Indianapolis; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Edelhuber of Paris, Ark. and Mary Edelhuber of Subiaco, Ark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev.
J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Visitation will be held Thursday, February 16, 2017 from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Linus J. “Spitz” Knebel, 93, of Jasper, passed away at 1:08 a.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the home of his daughter. Linus was born in Jasper, on August 3, 1923, to Frank and Helen (Betz) Knebel. He married Edna Kunkler on April 17, 1948 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a World War II Navy veteran who served in the Pacific
Theater from 1942 to 1946. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #673. Linus
was a long time employee of the City of Surviving is his wife; Edna Knebel; five daughters, Ruth Knebel, Shirley Harter (Jeff), Bonnie Young (Greg), Mary Weyer (Don) and Pam Hughes (Ralph), all of Jasper; five sons, Edward Knebel (Anna), Terry Knebel (Lannette), Gerry Knebel (Corma), Fred Knebel (Lisa) all of Jasper, and Jeff Knebel (Teresa) of Haysville; 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Tillie Jessup (Dale) of Indianapolis and Mary Ann Hunter (Frank), Tampa, Fla. Preceding him in death were two sons, Donald and Charles Knebel, three sisters; Hilda Hauser, Elanora Volz, and Roselle Mac Farlane, five brothers; Clemens, Sylvester, Leo, Carl, and Edward Knebel, two sisters who died in infancy; Thresia and Mary Knebel, and one grandson; Kevin Knebel. A Mass of Christian Burial for Linus J. Knebel will be held
at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Church in
Jasper, with burial to follow in A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, IN, and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Paul “Paulie” N. Goepfrich, Jr., 33, of Jasper, passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at home. Paul was born in Jasper He was a 2002 graduate of Surviving is his mother, Cynthia Bemis and husband Terry of Jasper; father, Paul Goepfrich Sr. of Jasper; one sister, Valerie Lampert and husband Craig of Jasper; one brother, Gabriel Bemis of Jasper; maternal grandparents, Larry and Sharon Whitman of Oakwood, Ill.; one nephew, Patrick Lampert. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Hilbert and Edna Goepfrich. A Mass of Christian Burial for Paul N. Goepfrich Jr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Precious Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, and one hour before the services at church on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church, the Ehler-Danlos Society, or a favorite charity. Irene V. Eckerle, 100, of Jasper, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February, 6, 2017, at Hamilton Trace Senior Living Community in Fishers. She was a lifelong Jasper resident before relocating to Fishers in 2013 to be closer to her children. Irene was born in Jasper, IN, on September 22, 1916, to George and Rose (Buechlein) Wilz. On September 4, 1943, she married Arnold L. Eckerle in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1996. Irene graduated from Irene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and their She is survived by three children, Janice (Robert) Kaye of Noblesville, Arlene (Scott) McDonald of Fishers, and Daniel (Deloris) Eckerle of Franklin, Tenn.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Dr. John (Margaret) Eckerle of Louisville; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death beside her husband A Mass of Christian Burial for Irene V. Eckerle will be held
at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Janice “Jan” M.
Schneider, 73, of She was born December 30, 1943, in Mrs. Schneider worked at Holland Industries and also at
Masterbrand Cabinets for 26 years. She was a member of She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Nelta Williams and Cleo Evaskis; and one brother, Bobby Fenneman. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Schneider of Funeral services for Janice M. Schneider will be
held at 10:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the Nass
& Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg with burial to follow at the Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Betty Langebrake-Reynolds, 78, of Huntingburg, passed away at 9:55 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2017, at home. She was born June 8, 1938, in Betty worked at She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russel Langebrake, in 1996; and one brother, Raymond Mathew. Betty is survived by her husband, Miles Reynolds of Huntingburg; three children, Cheryl Langebrake of Bedford, Randall (Lynette) Langebrake of Holland and Rhonda (Greg) Lindauer of Saint Henry; one sister, Juanita Hayden of Owensville; by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST Sunday,
February 12, 2017, at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son
Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday;
and also at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Sunday. Memorial
contributions can be made to Margie Ann Clark,
81, of Loogootee, passed away at 9:48 p.m. at She was born February 1, 1936, in Loogootee to Alfred and Wilma (Way) Clark. Margie was a member of St. Martins church in Whitfield. She
earned her master’s degree in nursing. She worked and taught at St. Mary’s
School in She is survived by her brothers; Frank (Linda) Clark of Jasper, Jack (Marcia) Clark of Beaufort, S.C., John (Patricia) Clark of Jasper, Fred Clark of Jasper and Tom Clark of Albany, Ga.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Margie is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Wilma Clark; brothers, Bob Clark, Bill Clark and Jim Clark; and sisters; Mary Walton and Betty Sutton. A visitation will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2017, from 10 a.m. until noon and a memorial service will be at noon at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will be held on a later date. Francine M. Verkamp,
50, Schnellville, passed away at 2:58 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017, at Francine was born in Jasper, Francine was a 1985 graduate of Surviving are four sons, Jacob Verkamp (Blakney) of Celestine, Craig Verkamp and fiance Tiffany Parks, Schnellville and Keith and Travis Verkamp of Schnellville; three sisters, Diane Gramelspacher (Tim) of Jasper, Carla Dittelberger (Mark) of Ireland and Anita Seger (Dave) of Jasper; four brothers, Charlie “Chuck” Young of Celestine, Jerry Young of Ireland, Mark Young (Barb) of Jasper and Alan Young (Marilee) of Ireland. Preceding her in death are her husband and her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial for Francine M. Verkamp will be
held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Divine Mercy Parish or to a favorite charity Francis R. Ebenkamp,
91, of Jasper, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Frank was born in Jasper on July 14, 1925 to Frank and Rose (Brockman) Ebenkamp. He married Patricia Dishinger on April 21, 1951 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. She preceded him in death on November 12, 2010. Frank was a Navy Corpsman attached to the Fifth Marine
Division which fought on He was a member of the Jasper Kiwanis, He was a huge supporter of Jasper High School sports, and was known for his black and gold overalls and leading his cheer of “Alright, Alright, Alright, OK, OK, OK, Alright, OK, Go Cats, Go” He enjoyed playing tennis, loved to volunteer his time to community events, and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Surviving is one son, Scott Ebenkamp; wife, Shannon of Jasper; three grandchildren, Abby, Sam, and Kayce Ebenkamp. Preceding him in death beside his wife were three sisters, Mildred Blessinger, Loretta Jacob, and Cyrilla Birk, and one brother Erwin Ebenkamp A Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Ebenkamp will be held
at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2017 at A visitation will be held from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. The Southern Indiana Leathernecks Detachment of the Marine Corps League will hold a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Fay G. Bullock, 74, of Huntingburg, passed away at 2:19 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2017, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 26, 1942, in Fay enjoyed spending time outdoors, mowing the lane, keeping her yard nice, gardening and canning. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Tom Boyer; sister, Nina Kamman; brother, Andrew Buse, Jr.; and granddaughter, Missy Culver. She is survived by her husband, John Bullock, Sr. of Huntingburg; three daughters, Sherrie (Joe) Sievers of Boonville, Aby (Mike) Brown of Chrisney and Tina (Brian) Riggs of Lamar; two sons, Keith (Denise) Boyer of Fort Branch and John (Barb) Bullock, Jr. of Birdseye; three sisters, Mary (Dale) Meyer of Holland, Sue (Warren) Tooley of Holland and Kay Voegerl of Huntingburg; two brothers, Rex (Cindy) Buse of Huntingburg and Don (Beth) Buse of Evansville; by fifteen grandkids and twenty great grandkids. Funeral services for Fay Bullock will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
E.S.T., on Friday, February 10, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in
Huntingburg with burial to follow at St. James Lutheran Cemetery in Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and also from noon to 2:00 p.m. Friday. Florence M. Hagedorn,
97, formerly of Saint Meinrad, died Monday, February 6, 2017, in She was born June 28, 1919, in Ferdinand to William & Mayme (Hedinger) Werne. She married Earl E. Hagedorn on May 10, 1938, in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1969. She was preceded in death by one son, Bill Hagedorn; a granddaughter, Gayle Schuler; a great grandson, Abram Burger; and four brothers, Arthur, Linus, Jerome and Gilbert Werne. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Albert) Dilger of Ferdinand and Carol (Jim) Hedback of Indianapolis; three sons, Jim (Judi) Hagedorn of Ferdinand, Jack (Janice) Hagedorn of Georgetown and Bob (Maureen) Hagedorn of Santa Claus; 18 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Mary Rose Haas and Adeline Hardwick, both of Huntingburg. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. CST Friday in St. Meinrad Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. CST Thursday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand, and Friday after 9 a.m. CST at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Meinrad Parish or St. Meinrad Cemetery Fund. Laverne V. Holst, 82, of Huntingburg, passed away at 1:00 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2017, at The Waters of Huntingburg. She was born February 17, 1934, in Jasper to Edwin and
Gertrude (Merkel) Heldman and married Albert H. Holst on June 23, 1953, at Laverne worked at Inwood for 27 years. She was a member of
St. Paul United Church of Christ in Albert passed away December 7, 2012; along with one brother, Jim Heldman. She is survived by three children, David (companion,
Marlene) Holst, Linda (Mike) Gehlhausen and Steve ( Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.Friday, February
10, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg with burial to
follow at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Randy J. Morton, 62, of Jasper, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at home. Randy was born in Jasper on July 12, 1954, to Charles and Margaret (Klein) Morton. He married Becky Voegerl on April 30, 1983, in Salem United Church of Christ in Huntingburg. Randy worked for Mehringer Metal in Jasper. He was a member of the Jasper Moose Lodge #1175 and Jasper Outdoor Recreation. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and I.U. basketball. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Surviving are his wife, Becky Morton of Jasper;, one daughter, Amy Dawkins (Adam) of Jasper; three sons, Chad Morton (Carrie) of Middlebury, Ind., D. J. Klem (Tasha) of Jasper and Ryan Morton (Holly) of Jasper; 13 grandchildren, Lance, Luke, and Ross Dawkins, Lucy and Joey Fetterer, Parker and Reid Morton, Norah and Jonah Klem, Kody, Kylie, Mason, and Mackenzie Morton; one sister, Ruth Bough (Steve) of Jasper; five brothers, Jack, Darryl, Douglas, Bob (Beverly) Morton, all of Jasper, and Paul Morton (Marilyn) of Indianapolis. Preceding him in death were his parents. Funeral services for Randy J. Morton will be held at 11:00
a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper and one hour before the service time at church on Thursday. The Jasper Moose Lodge #1175 will conduct a memorial service at 6pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas Smith Sr.,
72, Jasper, passed away Saturday at 7:40 EST February 4, 2017, at Good
Samaritan Nursing & Rehab in He was born in Tom retired from Kimball Electronics where he had worked for
many years. He is a member of He is survived by his wife, Pat Smith; two
daughters, Carla Mehringer (Doug) of Jasper and Amy Hinderliter
(Andy) of Greenwood, Ind.; two sons, Thomas Smith Jr. (Judy) of Velpen
and Bradley Smith, (Anik) of Pikeville; eight grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joe Smith of Indianapolis, John
Smith (Margaret) of Milwaukee, Wisc. and Jerry Smith (Vivian) of Preceding him in death are three brothers and four sisters, Bob Smith, Bill Smith, Jack Smith and Betty Imhausen, Laverne Nibarger, Mary Meisenheimer and Martha Daughtery Funeral services for Thomas Smith will be held at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. Tuesday until the 6:00 p.m. service time at the church. Kathy Neighbors,
74, of Santa Claus, died February 1 at She was born Aug. 12, 1942 in She was a member of Beta Beta Sorority and retired after 21
years as a security guard for She is survived by her husband Howard Neighbors; children, Norman Neighbors of Jasper, Roseann Fredrick of Pompano Beach, Fla., Michael Neighbors of Virginia Beach, Va., Debra Neighbors of Santa Claus, Howard B. Neighbors of Charlotte, N.C. and Susan Roach of Jasper; two sisters, Irma Corns of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Laura Lobbis of Fargo, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Vic and Wally Neighbors; and a brother, Robert Frasier. The family would like to extend the heartfelt appreciation
to the doctors and staff at Graveside services are planned for 12:00 p.m. CST Saturday,
February 11, 2017, at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Gentryville. He was born April 2, 1956, in Terra Haute, Indiana to Hubert Vern and Norma (Linthicum) Harmon. Mr. Harmon worked as a coal mine end-dump driver at Solar Sources. He liked Ford vehicles and working on antique hit and miss engines. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law, Derrick (Kendra) Harmon of Augusta and Clayton (Karrissa) Harmon of Birdseye; one daughter and son-in-law, Kelsey (Joshuah) Baker of Indianapolis; his mother, Norma Harmon of Birdseye; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Terry (Susan) Harmon of Birdseye and Scot (Pam) Harmon of Eckerty; one grandson, Rhett Harmon of Birdseye; and by one niece and three nephews. Funeral services for Douglas Harmon will be held at 10:00
a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in
Huntingburg with burial to follow at the Albert Madden will officiate at the service. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Monday. Robert G. Conrad,
79, of He was born at Robert was a member of the French Lick High School Class of
1955. Robert was a retired farmer and backhoe operator. He enjoyed
spending time with his family at gatherings and visiting with friends. He also
enjoyed traveling and seeing the countryside. He was a member of He is survived by his wife, Florence Conrad; one
son, John Conrad (Pam) of Dubois; three daughters, Sherry Schnell
(Allen) of Dubois, Sheila Taulman (Scott) of Funeral services for Robert G. Conrad will be held at 11:00
am Tuesday, February 7, 2017, in Visitation from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday until the 11:00 a.m. service time at church. Carmon “Pete” Haase, 79, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at his daughter’s residence. He was born in Jasper on November 5, 1937, to the late Albert and Alvina (Blattel) Haase. His wife, Julia “Judy” Haase, preceded him in death in August 2016. Pete was a graduate of Pete is survived by three children, Vicki (Tony) Sullivan of Troy, Kristi (Rick) Schnarr of Louisville and John (Jeanette) Haase of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one brother, Eugene Haase of Jasper; and four grandchildren, Bryce and Brittney Sullivan and Courtney and McKenzie Schnarr. Private services will be held at the convenience of the
family. Arrangements are being handled by Baird Funeral Home in Memorial contributions may be made to The Dubois County
Humane Society, Jane Ann
(Musselwhite) Jane was born November 24, 1938, in Paoli to Henry and Charlotte (Medcalf) Musselwhite. She graduated High School in 1956 in She married John Warren in 1968, and he preceded her in death. Survived by her sister, Frances Powell of Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, from 3 to 5 p.m. CST at the Fuller Funeral Home in Dale. Funeral Services are planned for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at 1
p.m. CST at the Dale Presbyterian Church, burial to follow in the Fuller Funeral Home in Dale is handling the arrangements Cynthia E. Traylor,
64, of Otwell, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Cindy was born in Jasper December 23, 1952, to Thomas
and Val (Fehribach) Rasche. She married Erwin Traylor on April 22, 1972, in Cindy retired as the Postmaster for the Otwell Post Office after 35 years of service. She enjoyed watching all of her grandchildren’s sporting events. Survivors include one son, Dustin Traylor (Jane) of Velpen; two grandchildren, Alex and Hunter Traylor; one sister, Vicky Eisenhut (Marvin) of Haysville. Preceding her in death besides her husband were her parents. Funeral services for Cindy Traylor will be held at noon on
Monday, February 6, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper,
with burial to follow in the Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Ronald “ Ronald was born May 22, 1946, in Bristow to Hilbert and Gladys (Quinlin) Denu. Ronald was retired from Kimball International. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting and arrowhead hunting. Ronald loved spending time with family and friends as well as his beloved dog Molly. Ronald is survived by one son, Todd Denu of Huntingburg; three daughters, Deann (Tony) Mann of Loogootee, Lisa Long of Huntingburg and Tina (Bret) Vaal of Bretzville; two brothers, Kenny (Mary) Denu and Steve (Angie) Denu, both of Jasper; six grandchildren, Joshua, Jared and Jordan Mann, Andrew Long Jr., Kaylyn Long and Hailey Vaal; one great-grandson, Zander Mann. Ronald was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Uyeno and Joann Denu; one brother, Hilbert A. Denu and a grandson, Garrett Vaal. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. CST and
Monday from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. CST at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Funeral
services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. CST at St. Martin of Tours Catholic
Church in John Daniel “Dan”
Bush, 74, of Otwell, passed away at 5:00 a.m. CST on Wednesday, February 1,
2017, at He was born December 26, 1942, in Mr. Bush worked as a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local #546, now known as Local #224. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Jerry Bush and Phillip Bush. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Bush of Otwell; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Dee (John) Burgess of Shelbyville, Indiana and Alice (Rick) Goeppner of Otwell; one sister, Lora Etta Henry of Greenwood, Ind.; his half-sister, Jean Kamplain of Washington; his grandson, Dustin Daniel Potts and granddaughter, Jaydlyn Goeppner both of Otwell. Funeral services for John “Dan” Bush will be held at 2:00
p.m. EST on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in
Huntingburg with burial to follow at the Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son
Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and also from
noon to 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions can be made to the Emily M. Rasche, 72, of Jasper, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at her home. She was born in Jasper, Emily retired from Kimball Electronics where she had worked
for 30 years. She previously worked for She is survived by four sons, Rick Rasche (Lisa) of Huntingburg, Tim Rasche (Ann) of Jasper, Shane Rasche of Bloomington and Jayme Rasche (Wendy) of Jasper; one sister, Sarah Frazier of Lafayette; one brother, Gerry Giesler (Carol) of Jasper; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Elliott Rasche and one brother, Carl C. “Junie” Giesler. Step-granddaughter, Crysta Lockyear. Mass of Christian burial for Emily Rasche will be held at
9:30 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017, in St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial
to follow in Visitation is Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to Joyce H. Neukam, 74, of Jasper, passed away at 11:09 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, in the Timbers of Jasper. She was born in Jasper, Joyce had worked for many years at Arby’s in
Jasper. She was a member of She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Allen (Jim) of Loogootee; one grandson, David Allen; brothers, Gary Neukam, Earl Neukam and Gerald Neukam, all of Jasper; Daniel Neukam of Velpen. Preceding her in death are one daughter, Kathy Witt and one brother Glenn Neukam. Funeral services for Joyce Neukam will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, February 6, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper with
burial to follow in Visitation from 10:00 a.m. Monday until the 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Betty L. Pieper, 81, Dubois, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at home. Betty was born in Betty was a homemaker and previously worked as a hairdresser
and at She was an avid IU basketball, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, and St. Louis Cardinals fan. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Eugene “Jiggs” Pieper; two daughters, Marcia Knust of Cuzco and Gwen Kelley (Jeff) of Celestine; five grandchildren, Trisha Eichmiller, Jami Weikert, Katie Knight, Sierra Ward and Natasha Ward; six great-grandchildren, Nicholas Jones, Laken Eichmiller, Katelyn and Reese Weikert, Alexis and Greyson Hackney. Preceding her in death were her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty L. Pieper will be held
at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Saturday at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Cynthia Wagner,
46, of St. Anthony, passed away at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, in
the She was born in Cindy was a member of the Forest Park High School Class of 1988. She enjoyed family, friends, animals, cooking and attended The Arc of Evansville. Cindy was an inspiration for all who knew her throughout her life’s journey. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish – St. Anthony Campus. She is survived by her mother, Mary Jane Wagner; three
sisters, Debbie Brockman (Matt) of Her father Richard Wagner and one nephew Jacob Meyer preceded her in death. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 4, 2017, St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial to follow in Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel and one hour before services at the church on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacob Meyer Memorial Endowment and at The Arc of Evansville. Sandra Sue Lents,
73, Huntingburg, passed away at 8:56 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2017, at She was born August 16, 1943, in Loogootee to John Lewis and Pauline (Birch) Lents. Sandra formerly worked at Druther’s Restaurant; was an animal lover, especially of cats; enjoyed going out with family and friends; and loved spending time with her granddaughter, Haley. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James Lewis Lents. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason (Amy) Lents of Huntingburg; sister, Edna May (Donald) Hembree of Loogootee; brother, Paul Lents of Jasper; and granddaughter, Haley Lents. Funeral services for Sandra Sue Lents will be held at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg.
Burial will take place at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Dubois County Humane Society. Othmar H. Troesch,
81, Ferdinand, died Friday, January 27, 2017, at He was born in Saint Meinrad on September 20, 1935, to Norbert & Anna Marie (Hasenour) Troesch. He married Kathleen V. Brosmer on April 11, 1970, in Sacred Heart of Jesus in Schnellville. She preceded him in death on July 22, 2016. Othmar was owner of OT Trucking and was a self-employed service station mechanic. He was a member of Saint Meinrad Parish, St. Meinrad Legion Post 366, and St. Meinrad K of C # 5599. He enjoyed working, fishing, and being with family & friends. Othmar was preceded in death also by two brothers, Clarence Troesch and Louis Troesch in infancy; and a sister, Bernice Waninger. Surviving are a daughter, Rachael (Chris) Fortune of Boonville; a son, Robert (Tracy) Troesch of Ferdinand; four grandchildren, Lauren & Owen Troesch, and Austin & Zakkary Fortune; three sisters, Dorothy Beckman of Georgetown, Barbara (Dennis “Duke”) Franchville of Floyd Knobbs & Norma (Ray) Kessner of St. Anthony. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. CST Wednesday, February 1, in Saint Meinrad Catholic Church. Burial will follow with military graveside services by St. Meinrad Legion in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. CST Tuesday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand, and after 9 a.m. CST Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Meinrad Parish. Edward J.
Stenftenagel, 84, Jasper, passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, January 29th,
2017 at Ed was born in Jasper, Ed was a 1950 graduate of He entered the U.S. Air Force pilot training school in 1954.
After graduating as a pilot, he served with the Strategic Air Command until
1957. He piloted B36 and B52 bombers. He served as a liaison officer with the He was the co-owner and operator of Schneider’s Department Store in Jasper for over 30 years. He served as a director for the Dubois County Bank, the Liberty Building Loan Association, Jasper Retail Association, the Jasper Jaycee’s, and the Jasper Country Club. He was a member of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce. He served as the president of the Columbian Noon Luncheon Club in 1961, Chairman of the Airport Study Commission in 1966, Chairman of the Dubois County Park Board in 72-73, was selected into the Who’s Who in 1972, and served on the Dubois County American Heart Association Sunday Heart Drive. He was a charter member of the Wabash Valley Association. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the Jasper Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing golf, making wine and gardening. Surviving are two sons, E.J. Stenftenagel II of Calif. and Blake Stenftenagel of Fla.; two grandchildren; four sisters, Doretha Schmitt of Jasper, Betty Egan of Cincinnati, Ohio, Geraldine “Gerry” Giesler of Jasper and Jane (Tom) Eckerle of Indianapolis; two brothers, James (Flora) Stenftenagel and Michael “Mick” (Mary Ellen) Stenftenagel of Ft. Worth, Texas; one brother-in-law, Ronald R. Schneider of Fla. Preceding him in death besides his wife was one sister, Marge Gramelspacher. A Mass of Christian Burial for Edward J. Stenftenagel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana with entombment to follow at Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper. The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military gravesite rites. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Noe Abraham Calderon,
4 months, Jasper, passed away at 8:17 a.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Noe was born in Jasper, Surviving are the mother,Wendy Calderon of Jasper; one brother, Carlos Calderon of Jasper; grandparents, Noe Calderon of Jasper and Edith Calderon of Jasper. A visitation for Noe Abraham Calderon will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Private burial will be held at Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Claretta L. Wagner, 85, Jasper, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Claretta was born in Jasper, She graduated from Surviving are four daughters, Barb Bartley (Rick) of Jasper, Karen Ackerman (Dean) of Vincennes, Martha Rasche (Donny) of Ferdinand and Diane Schaffer of Dayton, Ohio; three sons, John Wagner of Jasper, Michael W. Wagner (Jane) of Jasper and Mark Wagner (Michelle) of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; two sisters, Betty Seifert of Jasper and Anna Mae Singer of Jasper; one brother, Sylvester Vogler Jr. (Connie) of Huntingburg. Preceding her in death besides her husband is one brother, Bill Vogler. A Mass of Christian Burial for Claretta L. Wagner will be
held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Precious Blood Catholic
Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow in A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper and one hour before services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Henrietta M. Schnell,
90, Celestine, passed away at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2017, in She was born at Henrietta was a homemaker. She is a member of St. Isidore Parish – Celestine Campus. She enjoyed playing cards, country music and playing the harmonica. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Voegerl (Randy) of Celestine and Shirley Hagedorn (Linis) of Celestine; son, Allen E. Schnell (Sheryl) of Dubois; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death besides her husband are one sister, Leona Garr and two sisters who died in infancy, Verena and Elnora; also two brothers, Hilbert and Victor Auffart and another brother Robert died in infancy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, in St. Celestine Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Celestine Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine. Memorial to St. Celestine Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Clara M. Margarida, 92, Jasper, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Cathedral Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Clara was born in Clara retired as an administrative assistant for the
auditor’s office for She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Jean Griffin and
Gina Frick ( Preceding her in death besides her husband were five sisters, Cornelia Hauser, Augusta Sternberg, Beatrice Elmore, Ruth Klueh, and Marian Schmidt, and one brother, Anthony Troxler. A Mass of Christian Burial for Clara M. Margarida will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Tuesday January 31, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to Clarence “ He was born in Clarence served as a military policeman during the Korean War. He retired from the Indiana Desk Company in Jasper where he worked for many years. He is a member of Divine Mercy Parish – St. Anthony Campus. V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper. He enjoyed gardening, casino trips and country music and his Farmall tractors. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie “Toots” Kunkler; two daughters, Brenda Tuggle (Kevin) of Jasper and Glenda Theising (Jeff) of Jasper; sister, Laura Kunkler of Huntingburg. Preceding him in death is one brother Kenneth Kunkler Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017, in Divine Mercy -St. Anthony Campus with burial to
follow in St. Anthony of Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper and 1 hour before services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Divine Mercy Parish
St. Anthony “Tony” F.
Ebert, 94, of Ferdinand, passed away, Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at He was born September 24, 1922, in Tony enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed following politics, playing cards and was an avid Colts fans as well as Nascar. Anthony is survived by two sons, Glenn Ebert of Tony was preceded in death by four brothers; Robert, Othmar, Edwin and Raymond Ebert in infancy; one son Stanley Ebert and a grandson, Nick Ebert. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand and Monday from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Ferdinand Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Joshua James Stout, 35, of Ferdinand, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at home. He was born December 26, 1981, in Josh worked as a finish sprayer and enjoyed fishing, refurbishing wood projects and spending time with his children. He was preceded in death by his father; his daughter, Josh is survived by his wife, Sally J. Stout of Ferdinand; son, Jayden Stout; daughters, Jasmine and Willow Stout; stepdaughter, Kailey Hagedorn; mother and stepfather, Janessa and Randy Bryant of Cannelton; and grandparents, Margie and Jerry Houchin of Huntingburg. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper with Brother Jason Denton officiating. Friends may visit at the church from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, the day of the service. Nass & Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out
to the Dorothy M. Schnarr, 101, of Jasper, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana. Dorothy was born in She was a farmer in the Portersville area and cared for her
sister, Bessie, until she died on May 20, 1999. She was a member of the
Assembly of God Church in She is survived by a niece, Ruth Bush (Dan) of Otwell; two nephews, Paul Gary Schnarr and Joseph Dean Schnarr, both of Otwell; great nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death is one sister, Bessie Elizabeth Schnarr and one brother, Paul Schnarr. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday,
January 27, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, with burial to
follow in A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. service time at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Assembly of God Church. He was born in Paul was a member of the He worked Jasper Lumber Company for several years until he was hired at United States Gypsum in Shoals where he worked for 36 years and retired as a Maintenance Foreman. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sharon Hilton; a brother, Dennis “Butch” Cave; two sisters, Janice Ann Dodd and Mary Jane Ballard. A funeral ceremony will be conducted by Pastor Mike Stout at
11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel in French Lick.
Interment will follow in the Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel and again on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The family requests memorial contributions be made in memory of Paul to the Crystal Cemetery Fund or to the Crystal Community Club. Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Service in French Lick, Indiana 47432. Erin J. Dawson,
44, of Santa Claus, passed away at 9:01 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Erin was born in
He is survived by one daughter, Elena Dawson of Louisville; fiancé, Amy (Ward) Laughlin of Santa Claus; one sister, Ann Dawson-Baker of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; his grandfather, Ernie Clemons of Greensburg, Ind. Preceding him in death are his parents, Harry and Susan
Dawson, maternal grandmother, Betty Clemons, and paternal grandparents, A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper with burial to follow at a later date. Pastor Wininger will officiate. A visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Henry Thomas Huff, 71, Birdseye, passed away at 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at his residence. He was born June 11, 1945, in Henry was a retired manager at Best Chairs in Ferdinand; was a member of Bethlehem Masonic Lodge #574 F&AM in Birdseye and the Bethel Christian Church in Doolittle Mills; and enjoyed gardening, caring for his animals, fishing, talking with friends and reading. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Carrender; a brother who died in infancy, Curtis Huff; niece, Kenneta Merder; and nephew, John Gilmore. He is survived by his wife, Linda S. Huff of Birdseye; one sister, Lola (Kenneth) Gilmore of Birdseye; his sister-in-law, Karen (Kenneth) Eaton of English; one niece, Rhonda Hochgesang of Jasper; four nephews, Daniel Gilmore of Huntingburg, Jim Gilmore of Sumter, South Carolina, Jason Eaton of St. Croix, and Christopher Eaton of Franklin; by great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services for Henry Huff will be held at 2:00 p.m. on
Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg
with burial to follow at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Vigil services by the Birdseye Order of the Eastern Star #590 and Masonic Lodge #574 will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Birdseye Masonic Lodge, the Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Wayne “Jack”
Schneider, 85, Jasper, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, January 22,
2017, in Jack was born in Jasper on December 24, 1931 to Arnold and
Anita (Landgrebe) Schneider. He married Josephine Mead on July 13, 1956, at
Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Jack was a 1949 graduate of While in In 1972, he returned to Jasper and became the Director of Public Relations for the Jasper Corporation later known as Kimball International. He retired in 1996 after 24 years with the company. He was a member and past president of the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association, the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, Jasper Band Parents and the Jasper Kiwanis Club. He served as committee chairman for the club’s 50th anniversary celebration in 1986. He also handled publicity for the Dubois County Unit of the American Heart Association and served as Vice President of the unit’s Board of Directors. He was an avid photographer shooting many areas and features
of the Jasper community among others. His favorite target was In his retirement, Jack enjoyed creating and maintaining many flower gardens around his home drawing the attention and compliments from many in the Jasper community. He and his wife Josephine enjoyed traveling during their
golden years, visiting many destinations around the He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, and a close follower of Indiana University Football and Basketball teams as well as Jasper High School Athletics. Surviving are six daughters; Jackie (Jim) Schultheis of Fishers, Judy (Terry) Kleiser of Plainfield, Jennifer (Steve) Braun of Zionsville, Joyce Schneider (Indianapolis), Jane (Matt) Thibodeau of Fischers, Crystal (Brad) Strong of Palatine, Ill.; three sons; Charlie (Connie) Schneider, Craig (Jami) Schneider, and Carey Schneider, all of Jasper; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Pauley of Indianapolis; two brothers, Jerry (Jan) Schneider of Holland and Pat (Virlee) Schneider of Indianapolis. Preceding him in death besides his wife were one son, Christopher Schneider, one grandson, Ian Sean Schneider-Thomas, and one brother, Fred Schneider. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Friday January 27, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, with burial
to follow in A visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. A rosary will be prayed at 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or a favorite charity. J.P. Salb, M.D, 88, Jasper, passed on Friday, January 20, 2017, at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana, where he was a highly regarded and beloved family practitioner. J.P was born in Jasper, In 1956 J.P. returned to Jasper and opened his office of
Family Practice. He maintained this practice until December 1985 when he
assumed the position of Medical Director of Southern Railway in Upon retirement, he returned to Jasper where he served on the Board of Directors of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. He served as Secretary of the Board and later as Chairman of the Board from which he retired in 1998. Dr. Salb was a life member of the American Medical
Association, the He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, the Jasper Knights of Columbus, the VFW Post #673 and the American Legion Post #147. Dr. Salb served as Chief of Staff for In 1971 he was elected to the Silver Anniversary Team of The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1987 he was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame for his many years of service as team physician. In 2001 he was recognized by the Lincoln Heritage District of the Boy Scouts of America with the Distinguished Citizen Award. In 2009 he was selected as the Indiana University Outstanding Alumnus for the Southwest region. An avid fisherman and hunter, J.P. spent his retirement
fishing, hunting and camping with his family and close friends. He enjoyed
winters in He is survived by his two daughters, Rebecca (Michael) Eckerle and Nancy (Mark) Morelli, and his son, John (Margaret) Salb, six grandchildren: Chris (Stephanie) Eckerle, Craig (Courtney) Eckerle, Alex Morelli, Hannah Morelli, Keri (Mike) Mertz, Kaitlyn (Jose) Celis and six great grandchildren: Emma and Charlotte Eckerle, Tristin and Garrett Favia, Jaydenn and Madalyn Mertz. The family would like to express their warmest gratitude to
Dr. Dean Beckman, and Dr. Adam Dawkins, who have continually offered comfort
and care. During Dad’s last year of life devoted nurses, caregivers and staff
at A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, with
burial to follow in Friends may call from 3 to 7 pm, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the “J.P.
Salb Scholarship” at the IU School of Medicine and mailed to the IU Foundation,
Mary Ann Sadenwater,
77, She was born August 21, 1939, to Philip Sr. and Minerva (Piper) Hubbuch. Mary Ann was a 1957 graduate of She is survived by two sons, Bob Sadenwater, Jr. and wife Christy and Patrick Sadenwater and wife Christine; two daughters, Beth Krudop and husband Jeff and Karen Sadenwater; six grandchildren; three brothers, John Hubbuch and wife Dianna, Tony Hubbuch and wife Dianna, and Don Hubbuch and wife Jill; one sister, Kathy Allen and husband Mark; and sister-in-law Linda Hubbuch. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sadenwater, Sr. and one brother, Phil Hubbuch, Jr. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Klaehm, Fahl,
& Melton Funeral Home, A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church
with inurnment at a later date at Virgil R. Lechner, 82, Jasper, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 19th, 2017, at Cathedral Health Care Center in Jasper, IN. Virgil was born in Jasper, IN on December 14, 1934, to Henry
and Philomenia (Gramelspacher) Lechner. He married JoAnn Durcholz on December
27, 1955, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Virgil was a real estate developer who developed the Lechner
subdivision in Jasper, and he also worked as a self-employed carpet layer and
farmer. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing,
gardening, playing cards and going to yard sales and auctions. Preceding him in death was one son, Jim Lechner. Virgil was the last survivor in his family of six sisters, Cordella Hopf, Florence Hurst, Eleanor Gogel, Rosetta Keusch, Marcella “Sally” Heim, and Ruth Schmitt, and one brother, Vincent Lechner. A Mass of Christian Burial for Virgil R. Lechner will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017, at Precious Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church or a favorite charity. William A. “Bill”
Hancock, 65, Ferdinand, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at He was born February 19, 1951, in Huntingburg to Roger & Thelma (Hollinden) Hancock. Bill retired from OFS Furniture. He was a Surviving are one son, Nathan “Tater” (Ashley) Hancock of Ferdinand; one daughter, Karrie Brown of Saint Meinrad; four grandchildren; four sisters, Donna (Ernest) Magnes of Chicago, Paula (Chris) Bolte and Charlotte Hancock of Ferdinand and Ruth (Jim) Ransom of Saint Croix. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Allan and John Hancock. Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday, January 19 at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Burial with military honors by St. Meinrad Legion Post 366 to follow in St. Ferdinand Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until service time Thursday at Becher Funeral Home, Ferdinand. Sister Wilma Davis,
95, of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, died at 6:50 p.m. on
Monday, January 16, 2017, at the monastery’s Sister Wilma was born February 20, 1921, in She is survived by her brother, Father Prior Thomas Davis, OSCO, nieces, nephews, and members of her religious community. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Regina Davis, Josephine Blades, Anne Russell, and Sister Mary Jean Davis, OSB; and her brother, Gary Davis. Sister Wilma taught at Visitation will be at the monastery on Thursday, January 19, from 3:00 to 6:45 p.m. EST and on Friday, January 20, from 2:00 to 4:15 p.m. A wake service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the monastery church, followed by burial in the monastery cemetery. Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. Lloyd A. Wright, Jr., 70, Birdseye, passed away at 6:33 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at his home in Birdseye. He was born May 5, 1946, in Perry County, Indiana to Lloyd
A. Wright, Sr. and Eithel (Underhill) Wright. He was united in marriage to
Pansy L. Kellems on June 26, 1965, in Lloyd enjoyed working and was employed as a carpenter. He
was a member of the He was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Wright; one sister, Rosalie Allen; and his grandson, Daniel Wright. He is survived by his wife, Pansy L. Wright of Birdseye; one son, Kenneth (Jill) Wright of Birdseye; two daughters, Dawn Kissel of Grantsburg and Joanella R. (Toby) Hartley of Birdseye; three sisters, Lulabelle Morgan of Birdseye, Mary Kellems of Birdseye and Carolyn King of Boonville; by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services for Lloyd A. Wright, Jr. will be held at
2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in
Huntingburg with burial to follow at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00-8:00 p.m., E.S.T., on Wednesday. Urban O. Blessinger,
81, Huntingburg, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at He was born December 6, 1935, in Jasper to Edward and Veronica (Vogler) Blessinger and married Barbara J. Streicher on September 3, 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Mr. Blessinger was a past Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Urban was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristi L. Wheatley, who died June 28, 2011; eight brothers, Silas, Victor, Roman, Alois, Sylvester, Claude, Jerome and Elmer Blessinger; and five sisters, Sr. Theresa Blessinger, Sr. Olivia Blessinger, Gertrude Hollander, Bernadette Blessinger and Doretha Paris. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Blessinger; one son and three daughters, Kerry (April) Blessinger, Amy (Gary) Hoffman and Julie Birkle all of Huntingburg, and Kim (Rodney) Mundy of Ireland; four sisters, Mary (John) McMahand of Arkansas, Leona (Donald) Johnson of Deer Park, Texas, Mildred (Cletus) Merkel of Jasper and Anna (Harold) Smith of Owensboro, Ky.; by twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., E.S.T., on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg; burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery with military rites conducted by the V.F.W. Post #2366 Memorial Detail. The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Reverend Fr. Ryan Hilderbrand. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday; along with a 6:30 p.m. prayer vigil. Jess F. Bailey,
95, He was born in Jess graduated from He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Constance Bailey of Holland, Mich. and Tony and Joan Bailey of Oakland City; daughter-in-law, Sarah Bailey of Indianapolis; a sister, Renelda Erwin of Terre Haute; a brother, Paul Bailey of Stendal; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Craig) Newton of Bloomington, Susan (David) Eldridge of Cookeville, Tenn., Mike (Kitty) Bailey of Carlsbad, Calif., David (Erica) Bailey of Bristol, Dr. Jessica (Thomas) Reynolds of Atlanta, Ga.; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 73 years, Mabel L. Bailey, who passed way in 2014; son, James Bailey; sister, Elsie Barrett; and six brothers, Amel, Charles, Luther, Herschel, Floyd, and Marvin. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017,
at the Memorial contributions may be made to Fr. Rupert Ostdick, 95, a monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, died on January 14, 2017, at the monastery. He was a jubilarian of profession and priesthood, and a
participant in the Rush Religious Study on Aging and Alzheimer’s. Fr. Rupert
was born in Fr. Rupert came to Saint Meinrad in 1939 and enrolled in Saint Meinrad College, earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 1943. He was invested as a novice on August 5, 1943. He professed his simple vows on August 10, 1944, and his solemn vows three years later. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 18, 1948. Fr. Rupert served in various leadership positions at Saint Meinrad, including 31 years as treasurer. During the last seven years of that work, he also assumed the duties of the business manager. Concurrent with these full-time responsibilities, he served as assistant spiritual director in Saint Meinrad College from 1959-63 and as the spiritual director from 1963-64. In the late 1970s, he also served as publisher of Abbey Press and acting general manager. He was appointed general manager of Abbey Press in 1979 and held the position through 1991. Fr. Rupert was subprior (third in leadership) of the monastery from 1986-96. Other assignments included novice master for clerics, pastoral liaison with the Archabbey’s co-workers, assistant in the Human Resources Department and a member of the Monastery Vocation Department. For the past 16 years, he served as an extraordinary confessor for the seminary community. Surviving are a brother, Bruce Ostdick (Florence), Elgin, Ill.; and four sisters, Marjorie Banker and Mary Burnell (Charles), both of Elgin; Sister Patricia Ostdick, Chicago; and Geraldine Mistretta (Vincent) of Carpentersville, Ill. The Office of the Dead will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 16, in the Archabbey Church, followed by visitation until 9 p.m. Visitation on Tuesday will be from 8 to 9:45 a.m. in the Archabbey Church, followed by the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the Archabbey Cemetery. All times are Central Time. Alvin John Niehaus,
98, Saint Meinrad, passed away, Saturday, January 14, 2017, at He is survived by four sons, Ron (Patti) Niehaus of New Jersey, Dennis (Martha) Niehaus of Bretzville, Tim and Rich Niehaus both of Saint Meinrad; two daughters, Patty (Steve) Grant of Peoria, Ill. and Jane (Pat) Hellmann of Alexandria, Ind..; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; six brothers, Raymond, Amil, Sylvester, Louis, Arthur and Pete Niehaus; four sisters Helen, Marie, Ester and Sally. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. CST at Saint Meinrad Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Saint Meinrad Legion Post 366 will conduct military graveside rights. Visitation will be Tuesday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. CST and Wednesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. CST until the time of services Elmer F. Jochim, 91, Dale, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017, peacefully at home with his children present. He was born June 25, 1925, in Mariah Hill to Paul and Blanche (Bosler) Jochim. Elmer was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Helen Werne, his sister, Alice Ackerman and brother, Rudy Jochim. Elmer enjoyed 58 years as an auto body technician. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dale where he served on the Parish Center Building Committee and the Building and Maintenance Committee for many years. He was also a member of the choir and Holy Name Society. In 1997, Elmer received The Brute Society Award for Exemplary Stewardship. He was a charter member of St. Joseph Conference of St. Vincent DePaul Society since 1956 and charter member of Jasper District 6 Council of St. Vincent DePaul serving as secretary from 1958-79. His hobbies included gardening, sports, playing cards, taking care of the buildings and grounds at church, and spending time with family. He is survived by daughters Donna (David) Betzner of New Palestine and Pamela (Mike) Moesner of Dale, son, David (Barb Schepers) Jochim of Santa Claus, sisters, Rea Blair and Charlotte Gasser both of Sparta, IL, Edna Stagnitto of Endwell, NY, Florence Borman of Carmel, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Thomas J. Wegeng,
Jr., 64, Jasper, formerly of He was born on Aug. 25, 1952. in He was a 1970 graduate of Tom was an Engineer for Allison’s for over 30 years, retiring in 2009. Tom was a musician and played in the band “Knee Deep in the Weeds” for several years and was an avid and accomplished golfer, having won several club championships and attempting to qualify for the Senior U.S. Open. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Holdsworth; children Scott Wegeng and wife Megan, Ashley Wegeng, Holly Wegeng, Sarah Marchman and husband Tim and Anna Rolwing and husband David; brothers Robert, William and Donald Wegeng; grandchildren Maxon Bennett, Will Marchman, Julia Marchman, Elliott Rolwing, Natalie Rolwing and Maisy Rolwing. Calling hours will be on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, from 2 p.m.
to 6 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Funeral services will be on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at 11
a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jon Lilly officiating. Entombment will
follow in Maple Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, David “Davey” E. Wilz, 67, Jasper, passed away Wednesday morning, January 11, 2017, at his home. He was born February 12, 1949, in David was formerly employed for 12 years at the Jasper
Novelty Plant #2 in Jasper and recently retired from Kimball Office’s David was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joan Craig; one brother, Hilbert “Butch” Wilz; his nephew, Chad Mutchman; and his niece, Theresa Whitaker. He is survived by three sisters and two
brothers-in-law, Linda ( Funeral services for David E. Wilz will be held at
10:00 a.m. EST Saturday, January 14, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Huntingburg with burial to follow at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday. A parish vigil prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Joan C. Oeding, 76, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017, at her home. She was born in Jasper on November 26, 1940, to Anton F. and Theresa (Knust) Bockelman. She married Jerome Oeding on November 23, 1961, in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Joan was a graduate of Jasper High School Class of 1958. She was a homemaker and did alterations for Siebert’s Clothing in Jasper. She enjoyed IU Basketball, shopping, antiquing, cooking and more recently traveling. She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Jerome Oeding; sons, Luke Oeding and wife (Ann) and Tim Oeding and wife (Jill); four grandchildren, Lacey, Jake, Grace and Hope; sister, Ardella Lubbehusen and husband (Cletus), Preceding her in death are sisters, Dorothy Horney and Eleanor Sermersheim. Five brothers, Anton Harold, Fredrick, Sylvester and Claudie Bockelman. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday,
January 17, 2017, in St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 16,
2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Ruby Fern Gramelspacher, 94, Jasper, peacefully passed away in her home at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017. Ruby was born in Ruby was a 1942 graduate of She was a founding parishioner of Precious Blood Catholic
Church and a member of their Ladies Sodality. Along with John, she was inducted
into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. While busy with a young
family, Ruby was both a girl scout and a cub scout leader, volunteered with the
She is survived by four daughters, Maribeth Seger and her husband Randy of Indianapolis, Kathryn Jerrell and her husband Steve of Jasper, Anne Hasenour and her husband Daniel of Huntingburg and Gretchen Sell and her husband Steve of Auburn, Calif.; three sons, George Gramelspacher of Jasper, Joseph Gramelspacher and his wife Audrey of Nashville, Tenn. and Philip Gramelspacher and his wife Annie of Jasper; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death besides her husband are six sisters, Norma Opel, Helen Himsel, Wava Critchlow, Phyllis Neal, Jean Breidenbaugh and Edna Huls and four brothers, Forrest, Larry, Jerry and Leo Huls. Funeral services for Ruby Fern Gramelspacher will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Precious Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Friday. Memorial contributions in Ruby’s honor may be made to the
Precious Blood Endowment, Holy Trinity Catholic School Endowment or Sisters of Aimee Bolen 56, Dale, died at her home on Sun. Jan. 8, 2017. She was born in She was a CNA at She is survived by her husband, Trafton Bolen; a daughter, Nichole Clement; a stepson, Mark Bole; stepdaughter, Tina Bolen; sister, Retta Clement; brother, Joe Clement; three grandchildren, Khloe, Alyssa and Vickie. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kaylee; her parents; a brother, William Clement; and a sister, Diana Clement. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. CST on Thursday, Jan. 12,
2017, at Visitation will be from 11 a.m. CST till the service time on
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at the Fuller Funeral Home in Dale is handling the arrangements. Rita Marie Tucker, 88, Jasper, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, at her home in Jasper. She was born in Fowler, Rita grew up on the family farm near Rita was one of 14 graduating members of the 1946 class of Rita was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for over 60 years where she was active in many capacities including the parish RCIA team for an extended period up until her death. In 2015, Bishop Charles C. Thompson and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville bestowed upon her the Simon Brute award in recognition of her good and faithful service. She was a member of the parish’s Sodality of the Blessed Virgin and one of the founding leaders of the Holy Family Young Hopefuls 4-H club. Rita is survived by her four children, Carol Stutsman, Terry Tucker and wife Kim Lampert-Tucker, Ann Rasche and husband Tim, all of Jasper, and Joe Tucker and wife Lesa of Vincennes; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Brian Stutsman, Kelsey Valenta, Craig Tucker, Amanda Tucker, Adam Tucker, Kyle Tucker, Lauren Tucker, Savannah Stutsman and Brady Stutsman. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper. Entombment will follow at Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper and one hour before Mass on Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. The Holy Family Blessed Virgin Sodality will pray the rosary at 1:45 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to either Holy Family Catholic Church or a favorite charity. James C. Himsel, 91, Jasper, passed away at 10:18 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2017, at his home. He was born in He was a World War II Army veteran who served in the European theater. He was a retired construction worker and member of the Local labor union #561 and also worked as a machinist for McDonnnell Douglas Air Craft and Caterpillar. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #673 in Jasper. He loved reading, history and genealogy He is survived by six daughters, Wanda Haas of Jasper, Mary Hohl of Santa Claus, Angela Himsel Sacks (Selig) of New York, N.Y., Elizabeth Eblen (Doug) Greenwood, Sarah Burcon (David) of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Rachael Himsel of Bloomington; four sons, James R. Himsel, Edward Himsel (Kathy) both Jasper, Paul Himsel of Terre Haute and John Himsel of Dubois; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Viola Watson of Houston, Texas. Preceding him in death besides his wife is one daughter, Abby Himsel; two grandchildren, Phillip Haas and Nina Marie Himsel; and one brother, Robert Himsel. Funeral services for James Himsel will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, January 13, 2017, in Redemption Christian Church in Jasper with burial
to follow in Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the 2:00 p.m. service time at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper. Clara E. “Edie” Merkley, 89, Portersville, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Waters of Huntingburg. Clara was born in Perry County, Indiana on December 6, 1927,
to Edward and Edna (Albin) Hartwick. She married Hubert Merkley on September
26, 1992, in Jasper, Clara retired from Jasper Desk Company after 26 years of service. She enjoyed fishing, quilting, gardening and reading. She is survived by her husband, Hubert Merkley of Portersville; three daughters, Diana Seger and husband Mike of Celestine, Pat Wininger of Haysville and Linda Fuhrman and husband Tom of Otwell; two sons, Larry Bouillon and wife Brenda of Jasper and Gary Bouillon and wife Linda of Otwell; eight stepchildren, Pamela Chavain, Randy Merkley, Sara Merkley, Dennis Merkley, JoAnn Merkley, Hubert Merkley Jr., Darrel Merkley, and Nancy Merkley; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Bonnie Gerber of Petersburg. Preceding her in death was a husband, Roy Rodenhouse; two grandchildren, Danny Joe Bouillon and Tracy Lynn Law; a stepson, Roger Merkley; one sister, Kathleen Faulkenberg; and three brothers, Louis, Alfred, and Allen Hartwick. Funeral services for Clara E. “Edie” Merkley will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper, IN. Pastor Larry Van Camp will officiate. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Gene R. LaGrange,
78, Mariah Hill, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at He was born in St. Meinrad on July 16, 1938, to Everett and Jeanette M. (Werne) LaGrange. He married Anna I. Dilger on Oct. 25, 1958, in Mary Help of Christians Church in Mariah Hill. Mr. LaGrange was a retired teacher at North Spencer School
Corp. He received his teaching degree from He was a member of St. Francis Of Assisi-Mary Help Of Christians Parish. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed golf and was
an He is survived by his wife, Anna I. LaGrange; one son, John (Stacey) LaGrange of Santa Claus; two daughters, Cheryl (Ray) Springston of Holland and Jennifer L. LaGrange of Mariah Hill; one brother, Don (Jeannie) LaGrange of Washington; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his dog. There will be no visitation. A funeral will be held at a later date. Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand is in charge of all arrangements. Jerry D. Fesler,
78, Jasper, He was born at Jerry was a graduate of He is survived by his wife, Jean Fesler; son, Michael Fesler and wife Diana of Bloomington; one daughter, Andrea Horne and husband Cullen of Superior, Wisc.; stepson, Roy McRoberts and wife Dee of Solsberry, Ind.; stepdaughters, Mary Ann McRoberts of Jasper, Marsha Smith and husband Mark of Centerville, Texas and Beverly Dean and husband Mark, of Louisville, Ky.; Sister, Betty Chambers of Ocala, Fla.; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death is one daughter, Terri Lynn. Memorial services are planned for a later date. Helen Mae Schnarr, 94, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017, in French Lick. She was born October 16, 1922, in Otwell to William Austin
and Alta ( She worked at Scraper Sales in Otwell, a parachute factory
in Helen is survived by her children, John Thomas (Barbara) Schnarr of Indianapolis and Susan (Walter) Freeman of West Baden; grandchildren, Eric (Lori) Schnarr of Fishers; Jason Schnarr of Miamisburg, Ohio; Chad Freeman of West Baden; Derek (Emily) Freeman of Jasper; great-grandchildren Austin and Sydney Schnarr. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Lorena Burton, Harold Padgett, Margeret DeJarnett, and William Padgett Jr. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11th, at Harris
Funeral Home in Petersburg from 3 to 7 p.m. EST. Services will be held 11:30
a.m. EST on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Vincent Christian Church in Otwell.
Visitation at the church will take place from 9:30 until the time of service on
Thursday. Burial will follow at Lucille Caroline Bies (Gutgsell), 85, Jasper, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Jasper surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Jasper on September 17, 1931, to Godfrey and Veronica (Wehr) Gutgsell. She was joined in holy matrimony to Dr. John G. (“Jack”) Bies, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, on February 7, 1953. Lucy and Jack enjoyed a long, loving marriage of sixty-three years, a love story that began at a dance at the Calumet Lake Pavilion. Lucy was a loving mother and homemaker for much of her life.
In her early years, she worked at In addition to her husband Jack, she is also survived by her son John Bies (of Evansville, Indiana); son Doug Bies and his wife, Cindi Bies (of Jasper); daughter, Christine and her husband Todd Curtis of Woodstock, Ill. and son, Kurt Bies of Jasper; daughter Angela Bies and her husband Toby Egan (of Potomac, Maryland); 15 grandchildren; and four great-children. Lucy was one of 12 siblings, and is survived by her sisters, Lorraine Brown and her husband Bob of Ft. Wayne, Patty Sermersheim and her husband Jerry of Ft. Wayne, Sr. Betty Gunselman of Evansville, Barb Berger and her husband Dave of Jasper, and Mary Lehmkuhler of Jasper; brothers, Larry Gutgsell and his wife LouAnn of St. Anthony, Dave Gutgsell and wife Rosie of Jasper and Jim Gutgsell and wife Louise of Jasper; brother-in-law, John Hoban of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Irene Hoban; her brothers, Sylvester Gutgsell and Robert Gutgsell; her brothers-in-law, Ralph Gunselman and Ed Lehmkuhler; and sister-in-law Rosie Gutgsell. A Mass of Christian Burial for Lucille Bies will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017, in St. Joseph Catholic Church with entombment to follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m.service time on Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Father William Traylor will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Lucille’s family is profoundly grateful to the skilled, loving staff at Good Samaritan Nursing home, and for the many family and friends who faithfully visited her there over the years. Martina “Teeny” H.
Erny, 98, Jasper, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, in She was born in Jasper, Martina was a member of the first graduating Class of Jasper
High School class of 1936. She worked as a book Keeper in several retail stores
in the area including the Greek Candy Kitchen, J.J. Newberry, Sears Roebuck,
Corbins and a teacher’s aid at Surviving are four sons, Gerald “Jerry” Erny of Preceding her in death besides her husband are two sisters, Petronella Rothenberg and Margaret Schum. Also three brothers, Jerome, Sylvester and Maurice Mendel. Rosary by the St. Anne’s and D of I’s will be held
at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services for
Martina Erny will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, in St.
Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the American Cancer Society. Helen C. Gress, 85, Ireland, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana. Helen was born in She was a 1949 high school graduate of the She enjoyed flowers, gardening, quilting, reading the newspaper, listening to music, traveling and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Wilfred “Wif” Gress of Ireland; one daughter, Cindy Vogt and husband Mike of Jasper; six sons, Steve Gress and wife Becky of Indianapolis, Terry Gress and wife Susan of Ireland, Mike Gress and wife Debbie of Ireland, Ken Gress and wife Jami of Jasper, Dave Gress and wife Karen of Princeton and Dan Gress, and companion Molly Ballard of Santa Claus; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Esther Fischer and husband Pat, Ferdinand; four brothers, Otto Begle and wife Jean of Ferdinand, Norbert Begle and wife Jo Ann of Holland, Adolph “Butch” Begle and wife Cindy of St. Henry and Dennis Begle and wife Mary of Dale. Preceding her in death were brothers Charles and Edwin Begle; sister Rita Hoffman; and one brother Edward Begle who passed in infancy. Funeral services for Helen C. Gress will be held at 10:00
a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana. The St. Mary’s St. Anne’s Society will pray the rosary at 1:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church building fund, St. Vincent de Paul, or a favorite charity. Mabel Nalley, 91,
She was born June 26, 1925, in Mabel worked at Gossard’s in Huntingburg for 16 and a half
years and then at the Snack Bar, as a clerk, at Mabel was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Milford Nalley, Millard Nalley, Robert Nalley and Warner Nalley; one grandchild, Trevor Nalley; and one great-grandchild, Gabe Meece. She is survived by seven children, Don (Joyce) Nalley of Evansville, Brenda Young of Francisco, Linda (David) Williams of Elberfeld, David (Kim) Nalley of Oakland City, Dale (Martha) Nalley of Oakland City, Janell Lee of Winslow and Brett (Krissy) Nalley of Stendal; one brother, Ray (Marlene) Nalley of Oakland City; by 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and (1) great-great-grandchild. Funeral services for Mabel Nalley will be held at 2:00 p.m.
EST Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg
with burial to follow at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son
Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00-8:00 p.m. EST Saturday; and also from
noon to 2:00 p.m. EST Sunday. Memorial contributions can be made to the
New Liberty Cemetery Fund c/o David Nalley, 2594 E. County Road 800 S., Silas W. Spaulding, 83, Jasper, passed away at 3:12 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Silas was born at Silas retired from DMI in He was a member of He enjoyed collections coins as a hobby, involved in
original Dubois County Coin Club. Also was an organizer in the
development of the He is survived by his wife, Beverly A. Spaulding of Jasper; daughter, Kim Street of Jasper; son, Ron Spaulding and wife Sue of Jasper; four granddaughters and four great-grandchildren; five sisters, Margaret Bridgewater of Loogootee, Claire Batchelor of Plainfield, Martha Cox of Kentucky, Mary Beasley of Bedford and Carolyn Blake of Bedford; two brothers, James Spaulding and wife (Luella) of Washington and Tony Spaulding and wife Lorna of Mitchell. Preceding him in death is one daughter Sherri Spaulding; four sisters, Pat Crane, Louise Wheeler, Elivna Spaulding and Rose Mary Robinson; two brothers, Frank Spaulding and Joe Spaulding. Funeral services for Silas W. Spaulding will be held at 9:30
a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Raymond Charles Green of Santa Claus, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at St. Charles Nursing Home in Jasper, Indiana. Ray was born in He is survived by three sons, Raymond Michael Green and wife, Gena, of Tampa, Florida; Kelly Joe Green, of Lansing, Michigan, and Daniel Nathaniel Green and wife, Elizabeth, of Owosso, Michigan, and grandchildren, Randi, Haley, Chandler and Ireland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jellema and
Chester R. Green, of A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cletus R.
Sermersheim, 80, Jasper, passed away at 2:31 a.m. CST Wednesday,
January 4, 2017, in St. Mary’s He was born in Jasper, Cletus was a graduate of Dubois High School Class of 1956 and served in the Indiana National Guard. He was a route salesman for Dubois County Beverage in Jasper for 42 years. He also worked in maintenance at Meadowood Apartments for eight years. He farmed the family farm with his brother for 34 years. He is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Sermersheim; one daughter, Linda Gerber (Joseph) of Jasper; two sons, Russell Sermersheim (Stephanie) of Edinburgh, Ind. and Kevin M. Sermersheim and companion Tracy Haase of Haysville; four grandchildren, Nicholas Gerber, Amanda Thornton and Samantha Gerber and Alexandria Sermersheim; two great-grandchildren, Eliza and Ivan Gerber; one sister, Ruth Beckman of Jasper; brother-in-law, Jim Vaughn of Jasper. Preceding him in death are four sisters, Bernetta Rasche, Luella Sermersheim, Rita Vaughn, Alma Foster and also, one brother, Marvin Sermersheim. Funeral services for Cletus Sermersheim will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017, in St. Joseph Catholic Church with entombment to follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Mary Lou Tretter, 75, Celestine, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Mary was born in Celestine, Mary was a graduate of the Academy of the Immaculate
Conception in She is survived by her husband, Linus Tretter of Celestine; one daughter, Denise Schroering and her husband Kevin of Celestine; three sons, Brian Tretter and his wife Jill of Huntingburg, Kevin Tretter of Indianapolis and Michael Tretter and his wife Kelly of Celestine; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Eugenia “Jeanie” Rahman of Jasper and Carol Knies and her husband Paul of Jasper; one brother, Alan Hoffman and his wife Dana of Jasper; one brother-in-law, Jack Goodman of Celestine. Preceding her in death is one sister, Shirley Goodman. Funeral services for Mary Lou Tretter will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at St. Isidore Catholic Church – St. Celestine Campus, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish or a favorite charity. Raymond James Jenkins went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on December 28, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. Born in He lived his early life in Ray completed his BS Degree in Production Management at the Ray is survived by his wife Betty, two sons Brian Ray
Jenkins and Brent Lane Jenkins both military veterans and both of He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Walter. He will be missed by all that knew him. A celebration of his wonderful life will be held at In lieu of flowers please make donations to Angela “Angie” Jane
Meyer After a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Angela “Angie” Jane Meyer returned to her heavenly Father on January 1, 2017, at the age of 51. Angie was born on May 9, 1965, in Jasper, In 1987, she graduated from For the past twelve years, Angie served as a dedicated
Associate Director at the IU Kelley School of Business Career Planning Office
in Angie led a faithful life as a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. A devoted Catholic, Angie was known for her contagious and sunny smile along with her generous and joyful attitude. Angie was always determined to put others before herself. Angie was a loving mother and wife who raised strong, faithful and warmhearted children. She could often be found at Cardinal Ritter Football and Cross Country events supporting her children. As an enthusiastic IU basketball and football fan, she enjoyed attending tailgates and games. She also enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She found peace in observing sunsets on the beach. Angie is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Kenneth Omer; her son, Nathan William; daughter, Kendall Marie; her father, William (Bill); stepmother, Kathy; and seven brothers and sisters: Kathy (Ed) Uebelhor of Schnellville; Mike (Kim) Hopf of Jeffersonville; Karen (Gary) Riley of Louisville, Ky.; Brian (Christine) Hopf of Santa Claus; Mary (Dave) Schmidt of Carmel, Ind.; Lisa (Jim) Nordhoff of Carmel, Ind.; Jay (Anne) Hopf of Brownsburg, Ind. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews along with members of her husband’s family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann “Nancy” Hopf. Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 2017, from 4 pm to 8
pm at Saint Christopher Catholic Church in A Funeral service will be held Friday, January 6, 2017, at
11:00 am at Saint Christopher Catholic Church. Burial will take place in a
private setting at St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery in Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Kenneth “Pete”
Rudolph, 100, Pete was born in Pete was the last surviving member of the His hobby was collecting pencils, pens, and paper to have ready for recording information. He is survived by one niece, Mary Jane Eckert and her husband Dr. Donald C. Eckert of Jasper; two nephews, David J. Rudolph and his wife Angie of Ireland and Dr. Richard W. Rudolph and his wife Janice of Jasper; Preceding him in death are one sister, Mildred May Rudolph; two brothers, Lenas E. and William Rudolph Jr.; and one nephew, John K. Rudolph. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on
Saturday, January 7, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper,
with burial to follow in Memorial contributions may be made to the Ireland Community Endowment. Eugene W. Goodman, 86, Celestine, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday Morning, January 3, 2017, at home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the St. Anthony
American Legion Post #493. He is survived by two daughters, Pam Carter and husband Dan of Louisville, Ky.; Cheryl Burkhart and husband Paul of Washington, Ind.; two sons, LeeRay Goodman of Jasper and Ted Goodman and wife Kim of Celestine; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Goodman and wife Frances of Celestine and Ernest Goodman and companion Mary Walters of Wickliffe; two sisters, Inez Knies and husband Dallas of Jasper and Carol Gehlhausen and husband Neil of St. Anthony. Preceding him in death besides his wife was a granddaughter, Alicia Holden; daughter-in-law, Denise Goodman; and two sisters, Pauline Sermersheim and Nancy Eichmiller. A Mass of Christian Burial for Eugene Goodman will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. Peter Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The St. Anthony American Legion Post #493 will conduct military gravesite rites. Friends may call from Noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. The Good Sheppard of the Hills Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary at 11:45 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish or a favorite charity. Doris Jane
Hildenbrand, 87, She was born November 14, 1929, in Doris is survived by one daughter, Jane Hildenbrand of Funeral services for Doris Jane Hildenbrand will be held at
11:00 a.m. EST Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son
Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and also at the
church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, before the funeral. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Dr. Arnold William
Kunkler, age 95, passed away on December 25, 2016, in As a devout Catholic, his family is comforted in knowing he
is home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He graduated from On May 22, 1954, he married Muriel Helen Burns, and together they raised six children. In 1955, he located his surgical practice in His esteemed medical career encompassed the following:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the IU School of Medicine (1960);
Director of Medical Education at St. Anthony / T.H. Regional Hospital
(1968-89); President of the Indiana Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
(1981-82); Chairman of the Board at T.H. Regional Hospital (1981-84);
President of the Vigo County Board of Health (1989-97); Chief of Medical
Staff and Chief of Surgery at St. Anthony / T.H. Regional Hospital; and
recipient of “Outstanding Health Care Professional” by Terre Haute Regional
Hospital Foundation (1994). In addition, he was awarded the “Sagamore of
the In 1976, A second chapter in his life began in 2004, when he married Barbara (Hole) McElroy. Together they enjoyed an active travel life completing his journeys to all seven continents. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, his sisters and brothers: Ann (Tom) Laughlin (IL); Edward Kunkler (CA); Kenneth (Julie) Kunkler (IN); Mary Elizabeth Kunkler Gross (IN); sister-in-law Rita Kunkler (IN); his children: Lisa (Bob) McClure (VA); Arnold Kunkler, Jr. (VA); Carolyn Kunkler; Christine (Tom) Hull (IN); Dr. Phillip (Karen) Kunkler (IN); Dr. Kevin (Tracey) Kunkler (MD); stepchildren: Daniel (Pam) McElroy (IN); Betsy McElroy (Bob) Cometa (MA); Meredith (Patty) Hole (IN); thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Selma Kunkler; wife, Muriel Burns Kunkler; and brothers, Urban Kunkler and Joseph Kunkler. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, from
10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church in In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the IU Foundation for the Arnold W. Kunkler Medical Student Scholarship Fund, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Saint Meinrad Seminary, or St. Mary-of-the-Woods College. Kathleen J. Jahn, 60, Jasper, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on January 1, 2017, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, IN. Kathy was born in Jasper, She worked for 40 years in the healthcare field. During those years she worked at the Huntingburg Clinic, Dr. Thomas Gootee’s office and most recently at Flannagan Plastic Surgery. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, a lifetime
member of Beta Sigma Phi, and Ireland Sportsman Club. She graduated from JHS in
1974 and attended She enjoyed playing cards, reading, golf, spending time at the farm, canning pickles, enjoying her dog Stella, spending time with family and friends especially her grandsons Parker and Nolan. She is survived by her husband, Tony R. Jahn of Jasper; one son, Brandon Jahn and his wife Audra of Jasper; one daughter, Molly Jahn of Jasper; two grandchildren, Parker and Nolan Jahn of Jasper; three sisters, Linda Mehringer and her husband Skip of Jasper, Donna Schmid and her husband Steve of Jasper and Jane Siebert and her husband Jim of Jasper; one brother, Bill Rowekamp and his wife Kathy of Jasper. Preceding her in death were her parents. Funeral services for Kathleen J. Jahn will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper. Friends may call from 12:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to Hilda B. Kunz,
91, Huntingburg, passed away at 1:50 a.m., on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at
The Villas of Guerin Woods in She was born April 23, 1925, in Hilda worked as a seamstress and was employed at Gossards, Best Chairs and the Jasper Glove Factory. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Othmar J. Kunz, who died on April 18, 1985; three brothers, Wilfred Blessinger, Cletus Blessinger and Gilbert Blessinger; and one sister, Beatrice Kazmerack. She is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law,
Don (Gail) Kunz of Georgetown, Ind., Mike (Lucy) Kunz of Carmel, Ind. and Ed ( Funeral services for Hilda B. Kunz will be held at 11:00 a.m., EST on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Reverend Fr. Ryan Hilderbrand. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son
Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday the
day of the funeral. Memorial contributions can be made to The Villas of
Guerin Woods located at Colin D. Gill, 64, Jasper, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at home. Colin was born in He was as a quality manager at National Office Furniture, a division of Kimball International, for 35 years. He was a member of the Actors Community Theatre and was a brother of the HUNT Group. He was also a member of the American Society of Quality. He enjoyed playing guitar, acting, playing golf and target shooting. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Gill of Jasper; two
daughters, Megan Gill and her fiancé of Jeff Spellmeyer, Preceding him in death are one daughter, Heather Gill; his father, Ronald Vickers; and one brother, Richard Gill. A Luau Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation for Colin D.
Gill will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
at the Memorial contributions may be made to the A.C.T., the Dubois County Humane Society or to a favorite charity. Harold A. Meyer, Sr.,
87, Huntingburg, passed away at 1:16 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2016, at
St. Mary’s He was born February 18, 1929, in Mariah Hill, Indiana to
Edward and Clara (Bredhold) Meyer; and was united in marriage to Mary Ann
Bertke on April 30, 1955, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Mr. Meyer was a construction laborer who worked for Olinger Construction Company and W.D. Bartlett Construction. Harold was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a 66-year member of the Santa Claus American Legion Post #242. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Meyer; three brothers, Renus Meyer, Melvin Meyer and Elmer Meyer; and one sister, Estella Meyer. Harold is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Meyer of Huntingburg; two daughters and one son-in-law, Rosemary Meyer of Huntingburg and Donna S. (Ray) Sattler of Holland; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Paul J. (Bonita) Meyer of Jasper, Allen (Carol) Meyer of Huntingburg, George J. Meyer of Ferdinand, Harold (Joan) Meyer, Jr. of Huntingburg and Thomas E. Meyer of Huntingburg; his daughter-in-law, Lily Hubert of Fulda; one brother, James J. Meyer of Huntingburg; by 13 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Harold A. Meyer, Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Reverend Fr. Ryan Hilderbrand and military graveside rites will be conducted by the Santa Claus American Legion Post #242 Memorial Detail. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., EST on Tuesday. A parish rosary prayer vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Norbert J. Schroeder, 92, Jasper, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at his home in Jasper. He was born at Celestine, Norbert retired from Kimball International in Jasper (Jasper Corporation Division). He dedicated himself to a life of service to his family, Jasper Community and especially Precious Blood Catholic Church. Norbert was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church and the Jasper Knight of Columbus. He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Schroeder of Wauwatosa, Wisc.; two sons, Rev. Eugene Schroeder of Evansville and Thomas E. Schroeder (Jo Ann) of Newburgh; son-in-law, Jerry Vestweber of Mt. Prospect, Ill.; nine grandchildren, James Vestweber, Cassandra Vestweber, Mellissa Dragoo, Laura Armes, Thomas J. Schroeder, Valerie Clarke, Benjamin Schroeder, Jeremy Jackson, Lori Coole; 15 great-grandchildren, Madison, Zachary, Brianna, Larissa, Anthony, Trevor, Kaylin, Maverick, Dillon, Aleigha, Natalie, Callie, Elijah, Annalyse, Harper; sister, Marie Beckman of Celestine; three sisters-In-law, Bernie Schnell, Theresa Hopf and Kathy (Luckie) Hopf; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his wife were one daughter, Margaret Vestweber; three sisters, Rosina Mehringer, Veronica Mehringer and Bernadette Schroering; five brothers, Jerome, Joseph, Alois, Edward, Rev. Othmar and Rev. Sylvester Schroeder. Funeral services for Norbert Schroeder will be held at 10:00
a.m. EST Saturday, January 7, 2017, in Precious Blood Catholic Church with
burial to follow in Friends may call from 2:00 tp 8:00 p.m. EST Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper and one hour before services at the church. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norbert and Verena Schroeder Endowment for Precious Blood Parish. Fred “Fritz” E. Block, 50, Dubois, passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Dubois. Fritz was born in Fritz worked for Jasper Rubber Products in Jasper for over 13 years. He enjoyed grilling, fishing, hunting, canoeing, going to shooting matches, auctions, riding horses, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Monica “Lexi” Ramirez and husband Prince of Evansville; son, Justin Block and wife Destiny of San Antonio, Texas; mother, Marie Block of Camby, Ind.; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Block, Aleah Block, Cason Block, and Lily Ramirez; girlfriend, Bobbie Rasche of Dubois; one sister, Michele Reel of Camby, Ind.; one niece, Danielle Reel. Preceding him in death was his father, Erwin Albert Block. Funeral services for Fritz Block will be held at 11:00 a.m.
on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper,
Indiana, with burial to follow at a later date. Pastor Friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Nancy E. Pence,
73, Jasper, formerly of Wabash and She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper. She enjoyed playing cards, flower gardening, and spending time with her cat and her grandchildren. He is survived by her husband, Stephen Pence of Jasper; one daughter, Polly Sumansky and husband Brad of Terre Haute; one son, John Householder and wife Cathy of Nashville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Ryan, Grant, and Zachary Householder, and Joseph and Anna Sumansky; one great-grandchild, Casen Householder; one sister, Mary McDowell of Marysville, Wash.; two brothers, Tom Studinski and wife Suzanne of Ft. Wayne and Jim Studinski and wife Joleen of Ft. Wayne. Preceding her in death were her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy E. Pence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, with burial to follow at a later date. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper and from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Olive Jane Spraggins, 94, Huntingburg, passed away peacefully at 10:35 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016, at The Waters of Huntingburg while surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Mrs. Spraggins was a homemaker and employed by General
Electric before the company moved to Olive was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Glenn Spraggins, who passed away on May 22, 2007; and two sisters, Agnes Polen and Ruby who died in infancy. She is one son, Donald Glenn Spraggins of Birdseye; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda Lou (James) Dilger of Ferdinand, Janice Jean (Joe) Jones of Jasper and Anita Darlene Ackerman of Jasper; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry Lee (Debbie) Ford of Huntingburg; two sisters, Evelyn Young of Birdseye and Rita Eckert of Huntingburg; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. services for Olive Spraggins will be held
at 2:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the Nass & Son
Funeral Home in Huntingburg with burial to follow at Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST on Monday. A V.F.W. Post #2366 Ladies Auxiliary memorial vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Bonnie L. Fleetwood, 87, Jasper, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at The Timbers of Jasper. Bonnie was born in Bonnie worked at Excello shirt factory in She is survived by three sons, Bert Allman of Jasper, Alan Allman and wife Wilma of Seymour, Ind. and John Allman and wife Rhea of Seymour, Ind.; one sister, Carolyn Ruth Allman of Albuquerque, N.M.; one brother, Thomas Dannettelle and wife Connie of Seymour, Ind.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death besides her husband was one son, Gavin Wayne Allman; and two brothers, Marvin John Dannettelle and Fredrick Eugene Dannettelle. Private services were held at Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home in Jasper with burial to follow at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Viola V. Himsel,
83, Jasper, passed away at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016, in She was born on November 28, 1933, in Jasper, Viola was a caregiver most of her life, taking care of the elderly in the area. She was a social worker in area nursing homes and an emergency medical technician. She was an avid quilter and gifted many quilts to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, James C. Himsel; six daughters, Wanda Haas of Jasper, Mary Hohl of Santa Claus, Angela Himsel Sacks and husband Selig of New York, N.Y., Elizabeth Eblen and husband Doug of Greenwood, Ind., Sarah Burcon and husband David of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Rachael Himsel of Bloomington; sons, James R. Himsel of Jasper, Edward Himsel and wife Kathy of Jasper, Paul Himsel of Terre Haute and John Himsel of Dubois; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rita Mae Purcell of Sacramento, Calif., Linda Lampert and husband Dennis of Jasper and Susie Leinenbach and husband Pat of Bretzville; one brother, James Recker of Jasper. Preceding her in death is one daughter, Abby Himsel; two grandchildren, Phillip Haas and Nina Marie Himsel; one brother, Oscar Recker Jr.; and one sister, Shirley Fischer. Funeral services for Viola Himsel will be held at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 31, 2016, in Redemption Christian Church in Jasper. Burial
will follow in Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. Services at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Jackie L. Fowler, 82, Jasper, passed away at 10:26 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper, Indiana. Jackie was born in She worked as an administrative assistant for Architectural Digest and Bon Apetit magazine publications, and also as an administrative assistant for Winston Tires. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and spending time with family. She is survived by one sister, Sandra Wohlberg of Palm Springs, Calif.; caregiver and nephew, Dr. Michael Wohlberg and wife Janet of Jasper; one niece, Cathryn Craig and husband Darin of Valencia, Calif.; one nephew, Steven Wohlberg and wife Kristin of Priest River, Idaho; great nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents. Private services were held at Becher-Kluesner Funeral Homes
in Jasper, Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul. Linda Ann Dennis,
70, Boonville, passed away, December 28th at She was born September 21, 1946, in Linda was a retired nurse. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and shopping. Linda is survived by her husband, David Dennis of Boonville;
two daughters, Jenny Ash of Newburg and Julie (Richard) Fedewa of Private services will be held at a later date. Michael L. “Mick” Reynolds, 77, Jasper, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016, in Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. He was born in Mick attended He is survived by his wife, Betty Reynolds; three daughters, Tina Wehr and her husband Brent of Jasper, Pam Reynolds of Huntingburg and Mary L. Gentry of Ferdinand; eight grandchildren, Nathan, Nicholas and Mallory Wehr, Crystal Fawks and Brandon Boyer, Nolan Gentry. Karli Kitten and Jake Kitten; three great-grandchildren; sister, Elaine (Jon) Thomas of Bloomfield, Ind. Preceding him in death is a son John Michael Reynolds. One Brother, Harry Reynolds. One sister Mary Reynolds. Funeral services for Michael Reynolds will be held at 11:00
a.m. Friday, December 30, 2016, in St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to
follow in Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. James L. Ferguson,
88, Santa Claus, died Monday, December 26, 2016, at his home in He was born July 29, 1928, in James was a retired mechanic after 35 years at the Crane Naval Depot. He was a Korean Era war Veteran. He was a former member of the Bloomfield Elks Club and the Bloomfield American Legion. He enjoyed playing golf and the outdoors, hunting, especially deer. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Wilma Jean Ferguson.
Two daughters, Terri Crowder of He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ferguson & Margret Klier, two brothers, Joe & Richard Ferguson, and a son-in-law, Jerry Crowder. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. CST Saturday, December 31st at Santa Claus United Methodist Church. Pastors Arlan Pope and Tim Altmeyer will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Ferdinand American Legion Post 124. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. CST Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in care of the family. Becher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Louis J. Korff,
Jr, 88, Born August 22, 1928, in He was a 1946 graduate of Louie married December 29, 1951, to Dorothy M. (Heeke) Korff, who passed away April 21, 2009. He is survived by a son, Jay Korff III of Salem; three daughters: Lana K. (Scott Groeger) Dougherty of Evansville, Gina L. Naugle and Ava J. Kinney, both of Salem; seven grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer) Korff, Eric Korff, Kyle Dougherty, Jacob Korff, Lindsey (Chris) Wieck, Andrea (Jason England) Kinney, Allison Kinney; one great-grandchild, Owen Wieck. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Korff; and one granddaughter, Renea Korff. VFW Post # 673 in Jasper will conduct a military funeral for Louis J. Korff at the 11:00 a.m. funeral mass on Monday January 2, 2017 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Dawalt Funeral
Home and 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Becher & Kluesner Funeral Home in Jasper.
Interment at Memorial Contributions: Washington County Food Bank
Gail was born on April 20, 1955 in She previously taught art for the Southwest Dubois
Elementary Schools. She was a member of She is survived by her husband, Jack Cartwright of
Celestine; one daughter, Rachel Cartwright of Washington; two
sons, Ely Cartwright and his wife Lauren of Durango, Colo. and Sam
Cartwright and his fiancé Sendy Mohamad of Las Vegas, Nev.; one
granddaughter, Aria Cartwright, at home in Washington; mother, Joan
Steinbauer of Akron, Ohio; one sister, Joy Steinbauer of Akron, Ohio; two
brothers, Brad Steinbauer of Las Angeles, Cali. and Mat Steinbauer
and his wife Yuki Toyota of Preceding her in death is her father Walter Steinbauer. Funeral services for Gail S. Cartwright will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016, at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow at a later date. Ely Cartwright will officiate. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Northwest Haiti Christian Mission or to a favorite charity. Carrie Y. Phipps,
56, Huntingburg, formerly of She was born November 17, 1960, in Carrie was preceded in death by her husband, Peter L. Phipps, who passed away on June 2, 2009; two sons, John Phipps and Jason Phipps; and one sister, Judy Miles. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles (Amy) Phipps of Jasper; by two sisters, one brother, five nieces, three nephews and eight grandchildren. Funeral services for Carrie Phipps will be held at 10:00 a.m., EST Friday, December 30, 2016, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg. Visitation will be held at the funeral
home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Burial will take place at
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Douglas K. Cannon,
63, Loogootee, passed away at 2:15 a.m. CST on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at
St. Mary’s Douglas was born in He was a 1971 graduate of He is survived by two daughters, Amber Snyder and her husband Josh of Indianapolis and Calley Kress and her husband Brent of Jasper; one son, Colt Cannon and his wife Kristin of Noblesville; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Linda Lett and her husband David of Loogootee, Kimberly Williams and her husband Robert of Washington and Cheryl Schneider and her husband Lonnie of Ferdinand; three brothers, Randall L. Cannon of Amarillo, Texas, Don N. Cannon and his wife Nancy of Washington and W. Scott Cannon of Arlington, Vir. Preceding him in death are his parents. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, at the family’s request, memorial contributions may be sent to Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home. Ronald J. Berger, 81, Jasper, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016, at home. Ronald was born in Jasper on August 3, 1935 to Odillo and Carolyn (Kunkel) Berger. He married Linda Kemp on September 10, 1960 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2012. He was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1954-1958. Ronald worked at the Jasper Corporation and then retired from the Jasper City Police Department, where he had been a police officer for 20 years. After retirement he worked for the Jasper Municipal Golf Course. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He enjoyed watching football and baseball, especially the Oakland Raiders and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is survived by three sons, Keith Berger and his wife Carrie of Jasper, Tim Berger and his wife Dana of Jasper and Mike Berger and his wife Candace of Jasper; one sister, Susan Slott of Jasper; four grandchildren, Colten and Chloe Berger and Kyle and Sydney Berger. Preceding him in death besides his wife is one grandson, Ronald Anthony Berger. Funeral services for Ronald J. Berger will be held at 10:00
a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in
Jasper with burial to follow at Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Arthur J. Schnell, 92, Celestine, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. Arthur was born in Celestine on November 15, 1924, to Jacob and Thresia (Hauser) Schnell. He married Henrietta M. Auffart on January 12, 1952 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Arthur was a lifelong farmer and worked in Real Estate as an
agent for Key Associates in French Lick, Indiana. Also served on the board of
the Celestine Fire Insurance Company over thirty years. He graduated from He is survived by his wife Henrietta M. Schnell of Jasper; two daughters, Mary Voegerl and husband Randy of Celestine and Shirley Hagedorn and husband Linus of Celestine; one son, Allen E. Schnell and wife Sheryl L. of Dubois; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were three sisters, Margaret Vogler, Marie Mundy and Lorena Gutgsell; and three brothers, Anthony, Edwin and Hilbert H. Schnell. A Mass of Christian Burial for Arthur J. Schnell will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at St. Isidore Catholic Church – Celestine Campus in Celestine. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Damian J. Schepers,
85, Jasper, passed away at 4:53 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Damian was born in Celestine on June 24, 1931, to Raymond and Theresia (Seger) Schepers. Damian graduated high school from St. Meinrad
Archabbey. He worked at several feed mills in He is survived by one brother, Ray Schepers and wife Doris of Jasper; 18 nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were brothers; Marcus, Elmer, Edgar, Thomas, and Jerome Schepers, sister Clara Mae Streigel and sister Mary Lou Schepers who died in infancy. A Mass of Christian Burial for Damian J. Schepers will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine with burial to follow in St. Celestine cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Celestine Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Eugene Leo Stallman,
74, Mariah Hill, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, at He was born in Mariah Hill on March 9, 1942, to Emil and Clara C. (Strobel) Stallman. Mr. Stallman retired as a foreman and construction worker
for Streicher Construction in Jasper. He served in the U.S. Army and was
stationed in He is survived by two brothers, Charles (Anna Wirth) Stallman of Santa Claus and David (Margie) Stallman of Ferdinand; a sister, Emily Stallman of Huntingburg; his caregivers, Eric and Lisa Stallman of Mariah Hill; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Bernard “Bernie” Stallman. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. CST Thursday in St. Francis of Assisi-Mary Help Of Christians Catholic Church in Mariah Hill. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Ferdinand Legion Post 124 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. CST Wednesday and 7 to 9:30 CST Thursday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. . Marilyn Lagenour, 62, Dubois, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at The Timbers of Jasper in Jasper. She was born in Ms. Lagenour worked at Kimball Electronics as a circuit board inspector and enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are her significant other, Bobby Howell of Dubois;
a son, Larry Joe Lagenour of Odon; a daughter, Rhonda Lynn Montgomery of The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brosmer-Kemple
Chapel in French Lick. Pastor Albert Madden will officiate. Burial will be in Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel. . Norma Jean (Utt)
Devine, 88, of Huntingburg, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016, at Norma was born January 12, 1928, in Bruceville to the late Ernest and Frances (Lueking) Utt. She graduated from Bruceville High in 1946 and then married
Robert V. Devine on November 9, 1947, in Fritchton. They moved to Huntingburg
in 1950 and opened and operated Devine’s Department Store and later opened The
Fabric Shop and Tots N Teens stores on Norma is survived by her daughter, Diana Abell of
Loogootee; granddaughters, Sarah Abell of She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Robert on October 6, 2000; second husband, Donald Daughtery on July 3, 2011; daughter, Kathy Lynn on August 18, 1972; brother Royce Utt; and sister, Doris Garner. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Gene Dunning officiating at Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home Bruceville Chapel. Visitation will be held from noon until time of
service. She will be laid to rest at . Frances “Fanny” Frick, 90, Huntingburg, passed away at 2:45 a.m., on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at her home. She was born March 10, 1926, in Jasper to Carl and Louise
(Miller) Fleck and was united in marriage to Harold “Buddy” Frick on January
28, 1947, at Fanny was a homemaker and also worked as a cafeteria
employee at Maple Park Elementary and Fanny was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Buddy” Frick, who passed away on October 16, 2011; two daughters, Mary Buechler and Kathy Frick; one son, Buddy Frick Jr.; one son-in-law, Steven Harris; one sister, Anna Mae Lasher; one brother, Clarence Fleck; and one granddaughter, Jami Knies. She is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Toni Frick of Huntingburg Cindy Harris of Huntingburg, Gail (Terry) Werne of Huntingburg and Tina (Brad) Knies of Celestine; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg (Charlotte) Frick of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; her son-in-law, Dan Buechler of Jasper; two sisters, Rosalee Studer Kleiser of French Lick and Mary Lou Campbell of Englewood, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Frances “Fanny” Frick will be held at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Reverend Fr. Ryan Hilderbrand. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. A rosary prayer service conducted by Deacon Tom Holsworth will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to The Special Olympics, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Kindred Hospice or a charity of your choice. . Lyle William
Pitsonbarger, Jr., 63, of He was born October 21, 1953, in Lyle was a truck driver. He enjoyed working on cars and trucks. He was very family-oriented and was a best friend you could always talk with. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shelia Kay (Hagemeyer) Pitsonbarger, who passed away August 25, 2013; and twin brothers, Albert and Allen Pitsonbarger. He is survived by seven children, Debbie Sue Hurt of Evansville, Kimberly Pitsonbarger of Corydon, Ky., Christine Pitsonbarger of Corydon, Ky., Lyle Pitsonbarger III of Ky., April Taylor of Ky., Paula Oglesby of Ind. and Angel Pitsonbarger of Ky.; seven siblings, Daniel Pitsonbarger of Ky., David Pitsonbarger of Ky., Donald Pitsonbarger of Vir., Johnathon Pitsonbarger of Ky., Kathy Keene of Ky., Mary Lyon of Ky. and Blanche Saeur of Ind.; by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Lyle Pitsonbarger, Jr. will be held at
2:00 p.m. EDT Monday, December 19, 2016, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in
Huntingburg with burial to follow at the Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, the day of the funeral. . Brice Alexander
Phillips, 12, Winslow, passed away at 9:35 p.m. on Thursday, December 15,
2016, at Brice was born in Brice attended He is survived by his father and mother, William and Ashley Phillips of Winslow; one sister, Alicia Phillips at home; maternal grandparents, Terry and Teresa O’Neill of Winslow; paternal grandmother, Cheryl Kline of Miamisburg, Ohio; paternal grandfather, Thomas Phillips of Glezen, Ind. A prayer service for Brice Alexander Phillips will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, with burial to follow at a later date. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m. service time on Tuesday at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. . Stanley G. Krempp, 89, Jasper, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. Stan was born on May 20, 1927, in Jasper, He attended Culver Military Academy Summer School, where he won
the Governors Award for the most outstanding Naval Student in navigation. He
attended He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post #147 in Jasper. in 1954, he founded United Cabinet Incorporated, which became Aristokraft, and now Masterbrand Cabinet Corporation. He was three times president of the National Kitchen Cabinet Association serving in 1962, 1971 and 1972. Under his leadership, they achieved certification for national standards for the production and testing of kitchen cabinets. He was on the board of directors for Indiana Desk, now know as Indiana Furniture. He was instrumental in the development of an ultraviolet curing process for cabinet finishes, as well as other modern patented finishing processes. He was a founder of the United Cabinet Foundation, which provides local philanthropy for local religious institutions and the arts. He was a past co-owner and director of Krempp Lumber Company in Jasper. Stan was a founding member of Precious Blood Catholic Church
in Jasper, where he served as a member of the Bishop’s Finance Committee. He
was also a member of the Jasper Knights of Columbus, and was a recipient of the
Sagamore of the He was the chairman of the Jasper Bicentennial Committee in 1967 and a member of the Board of Directors of Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Friends of IU, the Hoosier 100, and
was active in Habitat for Humanity in He enjoyed studying Genealogy, organic gardening, speaking German and opera and ballroom dancing. He was the leader of the dance orchestra “The Rhythmlads”. He is survived by two daughters, Martha K. Beckman and husband William of Omaha, Neb. and Jeanne K. Campbell and husband Dr. Marc Campbell of Jasper; one son, Michael E. Krempp and wife Pam of Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren, Andrew Krempp, Monica, John, and Nicholas Beckman, and Emilie, Elizabeth, and Christopher Campbell; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Daniel Krempp; one brother, Kenneth Lewis Krempp and wife Jane of Jasper. Preceding him in death was his wife, MaryJane Krempp. A Mass of Christian Burial for Stanley G. Krempp will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper, IN. The American Legion Post #147 will perform military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the Becher Kluesner Downtown Chapel and one hour before the service time at the church on Tuesday. The Precious Blood Parish will pray the rosary at 1:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to . Ray Malcolm Dixon,
76, He was born September 26, 1940, in Birdseye, to Mr. Dixon retired as a project engineering manager for
Honeywell. He was a deacon at the He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Dixon, who died December 9, 2012; one son, Mark Dixon, who died March 31, 2004; and one brother, Glenn Dixon. Ray is survived by, one daughter and son-in-law, Michelle “Shelly” (Chuck) Hirschinger of Carmel; two grandchildren, Whitney (Aaron) Carpenter of Carmel, Ind. and Tyler Hirschinger of Brown Deer, Wisc. Services in A memorial service celebrating the life of Ray Dixon will be
held at noon EDT on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the Services in Funeral services for Ray Dixon will be held at 1:00 p.m.EDT
on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in
Huntingburg with burial to follow at the Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son
Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday the day of
the funeral. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mary Bede Betz, OSB (formerly Theresa Catherine), 90, peacefully died at Our Lady of Grace Monastery where she resided. She was born in She graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy and went on
to receive her Bachelors’ of Science Degree in Education from Her parents, sisters, Clara Mae Hohl, Augusta Hopf, and Josepha Betz, and brothers, Leo and Albert Betz preceded her in death. She is survived by, brothers, Eugene Betz of Jasper, Joseph Betz of Huntingburg and Richard Betz of Dale; sisters Frances Schepers of Hopkinsville, Ky., Erlene Gehlhausen of Newburgh, Margaret Knies of Jasper and Sr. Lucia Betz, OSB of Beech Grove, Ind.; many nieces and nephews and her religious community. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. in the Monastery chapel. Her funeral will take place on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the Retired Sisters’
Fund, c/o Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Avenue, Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove, are entrusted with the arrangements. Rebecca M. Coulter,
54, Jasper, passed away at 4:54 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at St.
Mary’s Rebecca was born in She worked at various restaurants and furniture manufacturing companies in the Jasper area. She enjoyed warm weather and being outside. She is survived by her son, Silver D. Coulter of Velpen; one sister, Sherry Trueblood and husband Billy of Salem. Preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Brenda Nolan; and one brother, Jeffrey Duggin. Private services were held at Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home in Jasper. Memorial contributions can be made to the wishes of the family. Paul Winston Loveall,
75, Huntingburg, passed away after a long illness, on Saturday, December 10,
2016, at Wellington Parc of Owensboro in He was born November 9, 1941, in Jasper, Paul embarked upon a course of studies at Paul was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Jason Loveall; and one brother, Lawrence “Larry” Loveall. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Jo Loveall of Huntingburg; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Vincent (April) Loveall of Jeffersonville and Troy Loveall of New Albany; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bill (Karen) Loveall of Bloomington and Joe (Mary) Loveall of Milford, Penn.; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Fay (Ed) Gootee of Floyds Knobs and Kathy (Steve) Pease of Valparaiso; five nieces, seven nephews and five great-nieces and -nephews. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son
Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, December
14, 2016. Private graveside interment services will be held at Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com. James C. Brewer,
76, Huntingburg, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at He was born November 14, 1940, in Mr. Brewer was a self-employed mulch business operator, farmer and realtor. He served in the United States Army. James was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Hasty. He is survived by four children, Theresa Maria (spouse, Bruce) Buse of Huntingburg, Thomas James (spouse, Carolyn) Brewer of Huntingburg, Jeffrey Alan (spouse, Lisa) Brewer of Jasper and Timothy John (spouse, Cindy) Brewer of Huntingburg; his former wife, Maria Brewer of Huntingburg; two sisters, Wilma Vines of Alabama and Judy (spouse, Kenneth) Barrett of Bloomington; one brother, Bill (spouse, LeAnna) Brewer of Bloomington; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral
Home in Huntingburg from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. A
graveside committal service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Charlotte I.
Sturdevant, 75, Jasper, passed away at 10:24 a.m. on Saturday, December 10,
2016, at She is survived by three daughters, Kathy Lynn Kluesner and her husband Herman of Jasper, Julie Renee Heichelbec of Huntingburg and Tina Diane Gill of Jasper; two sons, David Wade Rothrock and his wife Deb of Huntingburg and Clinton Jeffery Rothrock and his wife Sherry of Loogootee; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Faye Williams of Evansville and Stephanie Taber of Jasper. Preceding her in death besides her husband is one daughter, Lisa Christine Hubert, one son, David Allen Rothrock, two sisters, Pamela Vonderheide and Rosemary Heichelbech, and three brothers, Kenneth Zeke, Ronald, and Errol Wayne Ahrens. A Mass of Christian Burial for Charlotte I. Sturdevant will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow in Enlow Cemetery in Jasper. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Sarah J. Chambers,
77, Jasper, formerly of Loogootee, passed away at 11:12 a.m. on Thursday,
December 8, 2016, at Sarah was born in She managed several food service businesses in the Loogootee
and Shoals area. She was a member of She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Chambers of Ireland, Ind. and Diana “Lynn” Chambers of Huntingburg; one son, Richard Chambers and wife Karen of English; four grandchildren, Joe Chambers, Kari Boeglin, Kyle Chambers and Kaleb Chambers; four great-grandchildren, Brentley Chambers, LT Boeglin, Hunter Chambers and Greyson Chambers; one sister, Judy Fuesler and husband Donnie of Greenwood; two brothers, Ed Wagner and wife Susan of Vincennes and Tom Wagner and wife Linda of Loogootee. Preceding her in death was one sister; Norma Hickman, and one brother; Michael Wagner. Funeral Services for Sarah J. Chambers will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow at a later date. Fr. Cris Adongo will officiate. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until the 6:00 p.m. service time on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana. A rosary will be prayed at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Larry George “Hudy” He was born Aug. 13, 1935, to Forrest and Myrtle (Mulkey) Houtsch-Hudson. Mr. Hudson was a 1953 graduate of Surviving is a half-brother, James Houtsch of Otwell, and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Harris Funeral Home in Richard L. Eckerle, 88, Jasper, passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Richard was born in Jasper, Richard was co-owner with his brother, Arnold of the Eckerle Dairy which was operated from 1951-1965. He retired as property manager from Kimball International. He was responsible for planning, supervising, and construction of the Kimball Building Program, Kimball Forestry Program, Kimball Corporate Headquarter Maintenance and Kimball Farms. He was a member of He served as Dubois County Commissioner from 1961-1970 and
was president for eight years. He served as county councilman from 1974-1982
and was president for six years; he again served from 1991-2004, and was
president from 1993-2004. During that time he was involved in making the He was a recipient of several Jaycee Awards, the Jasper Distinguished Service Award in 1961, the Golden Ruler Award presented by the Association of Indiana Counties for dedicated service to County Government in 1970, Jasper High School Alumni of Distinction Award in 1991, Indiana Association of Counties Arthur R. Himsel Award in 1996, Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Governor Evan Bayh in 1996 and the Jasper Chamber of Commerce President’s Community Excellence Award in 1991.He enjoyed serving Dubois County. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and IU fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed serving He is survived by two sons, Mark Eckerle and his wife Amelia of Indianapolis and Greg Eckerle and his wife Brenda of Jasper; four grandchildren, Nichole Eckerle Rubright, Jessica and Shannon Eckerle, and Margot Burke; one brother, Dr. John Eckerle and wife Margaret of Louisville, Ky. Preceding him in death besides his wife are three sisters, Rita Hahn, Dora Schmidt, and Joan Schipp, and three brothers Herb, Bernard, and Arnold Eckerle. Preceding him in death besides his wife are three sisters, Rita Hahn, Dora Schmidt, and Joan Schipp; and three brothers, Herb, Bernard and Arnold Eckerle. A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard Eckerle will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or a favorite charity. William T. Mehringer,
84, Jasper, passed away at 6:25 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016, at Bill was born on April 19, 1932, in Jasper, He retired from Masterbrand Cabinets after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, He enjoyed fishing, gardening, working with small engines, going on Sunday drives, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by three daughters, Christine Popp and husband Todd of Jasper, Kimberly Lubbehusen and husband Don of Huntingburg and Vicki Ludwig and husband Jason of Evansville; two sons, Glenn Mehringer and wife Marlene of Jasper and Rick Mehringer of Jasper; six grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis (Dud) Mehringer of Jasper. Preceding him in death was his wife Beatrice; six sisters, Helen Mehringer, Leona Seng, Sally Mehringer, Virginia Jochem, Mary Lou Hohl and Dorothy Rees; and six brothers, Bernard, Eugene, Norbert, Delmar (Bud), Alvin (Chebbie) and Robert Mehringer. Funeral services for William T. Mehringer will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2014, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Jerome A. Streicher,
89, Jasper, passed away at 8:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Jerome was born in Jasper on December 28, 1926, to Anthony and Clara (Hochgesang) Streicher. He married Clara Scherle on September 4, 1954, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2015. Jerome was a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II with the Occupied Japan Reconnaissance Tour. He was a member of the VFW Post #673 and their military funeral detail and the American Legion Post #147. He retired as a supervisor from Jasper Rubber Products after 42 years of service and was a founding member of Jasper Southgate Industries. Jerome was a charter member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper and their Holy Name Society, where he served as an original member of the choir and served on their finance ministry and participated in their softball league. He was a recipient of the Simon Brute Award in 2010. He was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the
Jasper Knights of Columbus and the Jasper German Club. He volunteered at He enjoyed watching and listening to sports and was an IU basketball and Cincinnati Reds fan. He also enjoyed gardening, traveling and trips to the casino. He was a member of the Happy Go Lucky and Camping Hoosiers camping clubs. He is survived by two daughters, Sharon Fuhs and husband Steve of Jasper and Rosemary Woolsey and husband Marlon of Jasper; two sons, Dan Streicher and wife Elizabeth of Avon and Ron Streicher and wife Annette of Jasper; nine grandchildren. Preceding him in death besides his wife was one grandson, Matthew K. Woolsey; five sisters, Marcella Klein, Bert Borho, Lucille Merkle, Mildred Horney and Lila Templeton; and two brothers, Rufus Streicher and Linus Streicher. A Mass of Christian Burial for Jerome A. Streicher will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Holy Family Catholic
Church in Jasper with burial to follow in Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper and from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Chase W. Blessinger,
29, Chase was born in Chase graduated from He is survived by his parents, Randy and Yvonne (Williams) Blessinger; sisters, Lindsay Blessinger Charles (Steven) and Lauren Blessinger; nephews, Burley and Emory Charles; grandmothers, Mary Lou Blessinger and Mary Wanda Williams; Godparents, Eric Blessinger and Rhonda Berrones; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his dogs Otis and Remi; aunts and uncles, Stephen, Dana, Lisa, Dean and Eric Blessinger, Tammy Wahl, Conrad Blessinger, Jr., Gina Jochem, Cynthia Gress, Jeffery Williams and Rhonda Berrones; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 5,
2016, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Pastor David Cullison, with
burial in Damian J. McBride,
19, Birdseye, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016, in a
house fire in Damian was born in He was a graduate of He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, the St. Anthony Conservation Club, the NRA, and ABATE. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors, helping people and was a loving brother and son. He is survived by his parents, Karena Vonderheide and Josh McBride of Birdseye; two brothers, Justus and Xavier McBride of Birdseye; paternal grandmother, Vickie McBride and husband Gary Chism of Evansville; paternal grandfather, Arthur B. McBride of Cuzco; maternal grandfather, William Vonderheide of Huntingburg; great grandfather, James D. Neukam of Huntingburg; aunts and uncles. Preceding him in death was his grandmother, Alvina Vonderheide. A Mass of Christian Burial for Damian McBride will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow at a later date. Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Elaine Claire Grundhoefer, 76, Santa Claus, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. She was born in Dale Feb. 19, 1940, to Harold and Ella (St. Claire) Byers. She married Marvin Grundhoefer July 9, 1960. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1995. Mrs. Grundhoefer was a graduate of She is survived by a daughter, Sherri Grundhoefer of She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Wahl, and a brother, Ronald Byers. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. EST Monday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. There will be no services. Burial of the cremains will be in Santa Claus United Methodist Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice. Virgil J. Messmer, 89, Jasper, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Cathedral Health Care Center in Jasper. Virgil was born in Virgil was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean
War. He retired from Jasper Desk after 20 years of service. He was a
member of He is survived by his wife, Clara Mae Messmer of Jasper; two daughters, Joann Messmer and companion Brian Clevenger of Spencer and Dorothy (Dee) Mendel and fiancé Stuart Campbell, Jacksonville, Fla.; three sons, Joe Messmer of Tampa, Fla., Frank Messmer and partner Nate Simons of Grove City, Ohio, and Tony Messmer of Schnellville; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marcella Oeding of Huntingburg, Norma Steffen of Jasper, Ann Hoffman of Huntingburg and Bernadine Mohler and husband Johnny of Greencastle, Ind.; three brothers, Orville Messmer of Huntingburg, Hubert Messmer of Ferdinand and Donald Messmer of Velpen; Preceding him in death was a son, David Messmer; one sister, Viola Schafer; and a brother, Richard Messmer. A Mass of Christian Burial for Virgil J. Messmer will be held
at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016, at Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to Patricia Jean Mansini,
93, Ferdinand, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, in She was born in Mrs. Mansini attended Surviving is a son, Guy Mansini, OSB, of St. Meinrad. She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Mansini, and a sister, Margaret Connel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Little Flower
Catholic Church in Memorial contributions may be made to St. Meinrad Archabbey
and Thomas L. Sternberg, 70, Jasper, passed away at 10:38 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at his home. Tom was born in Jasper on April 11, 1946 to Albert “Jack” and Dorothy (Gunselman) Sternberg. He married Patricia Schwenk on January 24, 1970 in Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper. Tom was a U.S. Army veteran who served in He enjoyed golf, playing sheephead, bowling, pickleball, going to the grandkids sporting events, and of course, selling cars. He is survived by his wife, Pat Sternberg of Jasper; two sons, Derek Sternberg and wife Vicki of Jasper and Curtis Sternberg and wife Nancy of Jasper; five grandchildren, Dillon, Madison, Kiersten, Kyle, and Andrew Sternberg; one brother, Steve Sternberg and wife Grace of Louisville, Ky.; stepmother, Carol Sternberg of Bloomington; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Jack Sternberg Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial for Tom Sternberg will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with entombment to follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum. The VFW Post #673 will conduct military gravesite rites. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. A one-hour visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. service at church on Friday morning. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, or the Dubois County Leukemia Association. Rev. Edward L.
Bennett, 93, He was born March 21, 1923, in Rev. Bennett was a minister for over 60 years and retired in
1990 from the ministry. He was currently a member of He is survived by his children, Rex E. (Nancy) Bennett of Greenwood, E. Kyle (Michelle) Bennett of Jasper and Harleen Cutrell of Greenwood; grandchildren, Katelyn and Hannah Bennett, Claire (Michael) Sutherby, Ethan Bennett, Evan (Kelsey) Bennett, Shaun (Donna) Cutrell and Brandon Cutrell (Rob); great-grandchildren, Bennett and Nolan Cutrell and Eden Bennett; and his sister, Dorothy Renner of Columbus; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death his parents; wife; and brothers, Harley and John Bennett; and a son-in-law, Theodore E. Cutrell. The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial contributions may be made to Georgina “Jeanie” Stetter, 84, Jasper, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Jeanie was born in Jasper on February 4, 1932, to William P. and Theresa (Birk) Mehringer. She married Edgar Stetter on August 8, 1953 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2001. Jeanie retired from She is survived by four daughters, Donna Thewes of Jasper, Deb Starrs of Jasper, Diane Williams and husband Devin of Ft. Branch and Denise Saalman and husband Dwaine of Frisco, Texas; one son, Larry Stetter and wife Carol of Ireland; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Ambrose Mehringer and wife Mary Lee of Jasper. Preceding her in death beside her husband were sisters; Lorena Englert, Armella Hochgesang, Anna Mae Hasenour, Jenny Bockting; and one brother; Thomas Mehringer, who passed in infancy. A Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanie Stetter will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper with entombment to follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper, IN. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. The St. Joseph St. Ann’s Society will pray the rosary at 3:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Elza Edward Quinn, 81, Hillham, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Mr. Quinn retired from Coastal Corporation Pipeline in 1996
after 29 years. He was caretaker and treasurer of He is survived by his wife, Patsy Quinn; three sons, Roger (Ann) Quinn and Joseph (Michele) Quinn, both of Loogootee, and Brian (Marsha) Quinn of Roland; a daughter, Kathy Kalb of Hillham; a sister, Carol (Gary) Moffatt of Hillham; a sister-in-law, Joette Quinn of Crystal; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Quinn. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at T. L. Pinnick Chapel
in French Lick. Rev. Brian Harrison will officiate. Burial will be in Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick is in charge of arrangements. Linda J. Fulling,
68, She was born September 22, 1948, in She was preceded in death by her mother. Linda is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Fulling of Oakland City; one son, Robert Andrew “Andy” (Brittany) Heeman of Huntingburg; her father, Lawrence MacDonald of Petersburg; by stepchildren, one sister, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place with no public visitation or funeral services. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been entrusted with the disposition arrangements. Kathleen D. LaRue,
85, Huntingburg and Jasper, formerly of She was born June 19, 1931, in Kathleen was a committed wife and a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. LaRue, who died November 3, 2005; one sister, Dorthea Mundy; and two brothers, Richard Hester and Henry Hester. She is survived by three sons, Harold E. (Audrey) LaRue Jr. of Holland, Bruce W. LaRue of Evansville and Joseph LaRue of Winslow; two daughters, Joyce Arlauskas of Huntingburg and Rehnea Bell of Duff; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. A reception celebrating Kathleen’s life will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., CDT on December 21, 2016, at the Christmas Lake Village recreation center in Santa Claus, Indiana with a memorial service held at 2:00 p.m. CDT during the reception. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been entrusted with her disposition arrangements. Irma L. Moeller, 75, Jasper, passed away at 8:10 a.m. on
Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Irma was born in She worked in patient accounts at She is survived by three sisters, Henrietta Bieker and her husband Robert of Jasper, Mary Jane Bieker of Ferdinand and Martha Woebkenberg and her husband Wayne of Jasper; six nieces; four nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents, is one brother-in-law, Oscar Bieker Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial for Irma L. Moeller will be held
at 10:00 a.m. on Monday (November 28, 2016) at Holy Family Catholic Church in
Jasper, with burial to follow in Friends may call from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic
Church, the Stella R. Lubbers,
92, St. Anthony, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on, November 22, 2016, at Stella was born in She retired from She enjoyed baking, embroidery, making crafts, flower gardening, and spending time with friends and family. She is survived by five daughters, Janet Kluemper and husband Dave of Jasper, Ruth Goepfrich and husband Jim of Ferdinand, Judy Kerstiens and husband Ralph of St. Anthony, Jean Weyer and husband John of Ferdinand and Rhonda Knust and husband Gary of St. Anthony; two sons, Roman Joe Lubbers and wife Janet of St. Anthony and Ronnie Lubbers and wife Mich of St. Anthony; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother, Merlyn Welp and wife Kathy of Schnellville. Preceding her in death besides her husband was one daughter; Joyce Marie Lubbers, one great-granddaughter; Aubrey Geopfrich, step-mother; Mary Welp, two sisters; Virginia Schnell-Fleck and Ethellee Welp, and two brothers; Virgil Welp and Clifford Welp. A Mass of Christian Burial for Stella Lubbers will be held
at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in
Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, IN, and from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m services at church on Saturday. The St. Anthony Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 1:45 p.m on Friday at the funeral home. The St. Anthony American Legion Post #493 Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Divine Mercy Parish,
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