Obituaries
Dubois County Free PressFebruary 21, 2015 Wilda Mae Barnett, age 83, of Huntingburg, passed away at 1:47 a.m., on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born July 25, 1931 in Dubois, Indiana, to Victor and Lorena (Zehr) Gehlhausen. She married Roy C. Barnett on December 27, 1953 at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. Wilda worked as a retail sales clerk; was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Huntingburg; and enjoyed reading and sitting outside having a drink while listening to music. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy C. Barnett, who died in 1998; two sisters, Vera Brown and Janice Gerber; and one grandchild. She is survived by: One daughter and son-in-law, Kay (Carl) Morgan of Birdseye, IN, One son, Mark Barnett of Huntingburg, IN, Two brothers, Arthur A. Gehlhausen of Saint George, Utah, Edgar "Boots" Gehlhausen of Dubois, IN, One sister, Virginia Heim of Ireland, IN, and (6) grandchildren. Funeral services for Wilda Mae Barnett will be held at 10:00 a.m., E.S.T., on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Huntingburg with burial to follow at St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2:00-8:00 p.m., on Monday. A parish vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday evening, at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to Dubois County Right to Life or to your favorite charity. Condolences may be shared online at: www.nassandson.com Service: 10:00 a.m., E.S.T., Tuesday February 24, 2015 St. Mary's Catholic Church Huntingburg, Indiana Ralph A. Bair, 86, died April 7, 2008, at the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. He retired from Jasper Engine Exchange, was a World War II Navy veteran and member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Surviving are daughters, Cheryl Lents, Pam Cave, Marilyn Seger, Denise Bair, and Mary Hoffman; sister, Mary Fuhrman; brother, Oscar; 10 grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Friday at St. Raphael Catholic Church, burial in St. Raphael Cemetery with military rites. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorials may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church. Eileen BauerDateline
Dubois, Indiana Eileen S. Bauer, age 72 of Dubois died at 11:50 p.m.
Tuesday (October 28, 2008) in the Memorial Hospital & Health
Care Center in Jasper. She was born on May 7, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois
to Herman and Emma (Mathies) Seger. She married Eugene (Gene) Bauer on
August 17, 1954 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana.
She and her husband moved near Dubois in the later part of 1977 after
her husband’s retirement from the U.S. Air force. Eileen taught 8th
grade religion for 10 years at St. Raphael’s Church in Dubois. She is a
member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and was a member of St. Raphael
Church Choir. Eileen enjoyed traveling, sports and playing bridge. She
dressed as a clown at the annual church social, providing balloons for
all the young children. Surviving,
Husband, Gene Bauer 2 sons, Darryl Bauer, Chandler, AZ David Bauer, Durham, NC 4 grandchildren; Krystina, Kevin, Shannon and Daniel. 1 sister, Judy Patton, Springfield, IL 1 brother, Dan Seger, Dayton, OH Funeral services for Eileen Bauer will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (November 1, 2008) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery at Dubois, Indiana. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday (October 31, 2008) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Dubois County Herald January 7, 2013 Albert Hilbert “Slim” Beck, 66, French Lick, formerly of Dubois, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born in Huntingburg on April 29, 1946, to Otto
and Rosena (Rasche) Beck. Mildred Beckman age 91of Dubois died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday at her home in Dubois, Indiana. She was born at Ireland, Indiana on October 21, 1915 to Joseph and Helena (Dupps) Jerger, married George Beckman on February 16, 1954 in St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1990. Mildred Beckman was a graduate of Lockyears Business College and worked as bookkeeper for The Hoosier Desk Company for 18 years. She was a bus driver for the Northeast Dubois Schools, a cook at Dubois Elementary School, and served on the Jasper Library Board. As a member of St. Raphael Parish in Dubois, she was secretary of The Ladies’s Sodality for many years , and she taught in the Wednesday Night Religious Education Program. She is a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois and the Daughters of Isabella and was a charter member of the Dubois Extension Homemakers Club. Surviving are1 son and 2 daughters; Kenneth Beckman, Dubois, IN Mrs. John (Kathleen) Ziliak, Jasper, IN Mrs. Marvin (Doris) Seger, Terre Haute, IN 6 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren 1 sister, Ruth Knies, Celestine, IN 2 brothers, Charles Jerger and Joseph Jerger both of Ireland, IN Preceding her in death besides her husband are 2 brothers, John & Harold Jerger and 4 sisters, Joan Glendening, Mary Ann Haas, Alice Hochgesang and Helen Jerger. Funeral services for Mildred Beckman will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (March 14, 2007) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Rosary at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday by the D of I’s Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois or to a favorite charity. Tillie C. Beckman, age 98, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 8:17 p.m. Monday, September 11, 2017, in The Timbers of Jasper Health Care. She was born in Celestine, Indiana on February 2, 1919, to Joseph and Anna (Schnell) Heichelbech. She married Raymond J. Beckman, October 2, 1940. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1997. Tillie was a homemaker her whole life. Surviving, One son, Larry Beckman (Judy), Dubois, IN Three grandsons, Kent, Kurt and Scott Beckman. Two great grandsons and one step-great grandson and one step great great granddaughter. One sister, Edna Nonte, Jasper, IN Preceding her in death besides her husband is Three sisters, Alice Mathies, Irene Mathies and Frances Prechtel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 14, 2017, in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Thursday at church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, Dubois Fire Department or Dubois Community Park. Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Thomas E. Benda, age 73, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018, at home. Tom was born in Stonewood, West Virginia, on June 3, 1945, to Paul and Margaret (Kovalan) Benda. He married Jane H. Seng on August 7, 1971, in St Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. Tom retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years of service. He was a US Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. He enjoyed Ford Mustangs, NASCAR, working outdoors and keeping a neat, "tidy" place, and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife Jane Benda, Dubois, In, one daughter, Tara Benda (fiancé Lee Krystinik) of Skiatook, Oklahoma, brothers- and sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents, sister, Mary K (Benda) Steffick, brother, David Benda, brother-in-law, Tom Steffick, and sister-in-law, Kathleen (Seng) Ebert. A Memorial Mass for Thomas E. Benda will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The V.F.W. Post #673 will conduct military gravesite rights. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Catholic Church, St. Jude's Hospital, Sisters of St. Benedict, or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Courier Press Jun. 28, 2009. Betty Louise
(McDowell) Bleemel,
71, died June 27, 2009, at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville.She was a
member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church.
Surviving are her husband, Herman; daughter, Catherine Lockridge; sons, Stephen and Robert; sister, Pauline Keller; brother, David McDowell; and five grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, burial is in St. Raphael's Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorials may be made to her church. Courier Press Nov. 16, 2013. Herman J.
Bleemel
Sandra
A. Bleemel, age 66, of Hillham, Indiana passed away at
11:10 a.m. on Sunday (February 2, 2014) at Memorial Hospital and Health
Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. Sandra was born in Martin County, IN on
April 25, 1947 to Hanley and Helen (Street) Padgett. She married Robert
F. Bleemel on May 1, 1965 in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois,
IN. Sandra was a homemaker and had worked for Wabash Valley Produce and
later for Wal Mart, from which she retired. She was a member of St.
Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois. She enjoyed watching soap operas,
traveling, and watching NASCAR and wrestling. She also enjoyed spending
time with her grandchildren. Surviving, Evansville, Ind. Herman J. Bleemel, 85, passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, at his home. Surviving are daughter, Catherine Ann Lockridge; sister, Janet Epple; brothers, Robert Bleemel and Leroy Bleemel. Services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery in Dubois. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Husband, Robert F. Bleemel, HIllham, IN Three Daughters Cathy Bleemel and her partner Glen Siddons, St. Anthony, IN Susan Fullerton and her husband Troy, Jasper, IN Staci Rhoderick, Henderson, KY One Son, Harold Bleemel and his partner Sarah Kemp, Hillham, IN Eight grandchildren Two great grandchildren Three Sisters, Vicki Qualkenbush and her husband Dave, Loogootee, IN Ruth Meyer and her husband Gary, Jasper, IN Sue Hembree, Loogootee, IN Two Brothers, Harold Street and his wife Lila, Loogootee, IN Philip Street and his wife Virginia, Loogootee, IN Preceding her in death is one brother Robert Street. Funeral services for Sandra A. Bleemel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday (February 6, 2014) at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana with burial to follow at a later date. Friends may call from 9:00 until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Thursday at the church. Memorial Contributions may be made St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Relay for LIfe, or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Courier Press February 11, 2012 Stephen Allen Bleemel Indianapolis, Ind. Stephen Allen Bleemel, 54, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012, at his home. Surviving are his soulmate, Sheryl Ann Sullivan; father, Herman J. Bleemel; sister, Catherine Ann Lockridge; three nephews; two nieces; two great-nephews. Services are 1 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2012, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation 2 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Courier Press June 28, 2914 Sarah Jane 'Bets' Bonner Dubois, Ind. Sarah Jane "Bets" Bonner, 86, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2014, at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. Surviving are one daughter, Judith Ann Pieper; four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Mon., June 30, 2014, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. There will be no visitation. Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Courier Press September 25, 2007 DUBOIS — William Boyer,
59, died Sept. 22, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in
Louisville, Ky.
He had worked for Kimball International, was a Vietnam War Army veteran and member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; daughter, Pamela Huckelby; son, Kevin; brother, Richard; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Raphael Catholic Church, burial in St. Raphael's Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. to service time at the church. Becher-Kluesner Funeral Homes in Jasper is handling arrangements. Norman F. Brosmer, age 93 of Birdseye, IN, formerly of Dubois, IN, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday (March 30, 2016) at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana. Norman was born on April 22, 1922 in Dubois, Indiana to Lawrence and Mary (Theising) Brosmer. He had two marriages. His first marriage was to Irene Taylor on October 22, 1946 at St. John's Catholic Church in Loogootee. She preceded him in death on November 26, 1980. He then married Dolores Hartwick on January 25, 2002 in St. Celestine Catholic Church. Norman was an Army Paratrooper who served in WWII. He was a member of the Jasper VFW Post #673 and the Jasper American Legion Post #147. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked for the state of Indiana at Indiana Girls School and then at Patoka Lake Reservoir. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, IN. He enjoyed fishing, camping, square dancing, and spending time with friends and family. Surviving, Wife; Dolores Brosmer, Birdseye, IN Two Daughters; Diane Purcell, Zephyrhills, FL Patty Englert and husband Terry, Dubois, IN One Son; Ron Brosmer and wife Carol, Greenfield, IN One Step-Son; Jim Hartwick and wife Debbie, Celestine, IN 17 Grandchildren 28 Great-Grandchildren 10 Great-Great Grandchildren Preceding him in death beside his first wife is daughter, Jeannie Galloway, son, Bill Brosmer, grandchild, Andy Galloway, sister, Catherine Schnell and brother, Robert Brosmer. Funeral services for Norman F. Brosmer will be held at 10:00 on Saturday, (April 2, 2016) in St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, IN with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The VFW Post #673 will conduct military grave side rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on Friday (April 1, 2016) at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Ralph C. Brosmer, age 91, of Dubois, Indiana passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Monday (November 10, 2014) at Professional Care Rehabilitation Center in Dale, Indiana. Ralph was born in Dubois, Indiana on April 21, 1923, to Frank and Louise (Fehribach) Brosmer. He married Mary Crowe on June 13, 1953. She preceded him in death on October 2, 1981. Ralph was a lifelong farmer and had previously been a part time deputy sheriff. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the Dubois Community Club. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and push mowing yards. Surviving, Two daughters, Bea Hopper, and her husband, Bill, Dubois, IN Millie Zehr, Dubois, IN Two sons, Terry Brosmer, Dubois, IN Charles Brosmer, and his wife, Lorrie , French Lick, IN Seven Grandchildren 14 Great Grandchildren Three Step Great Grandchildren Two Step Great Great Grandchildren Preceding him in death besides his wife are three sisters, Emma Schnell, Pauline Eckert, and Mary Lou Humbert, seven brothers, Oscar, Paul, Edward, Edwin, Gilbert, Gus, and Adam Brosmer, one grandson, Dallas Brosmer, and one son- in-law, Mike Zehr. Funeral services for Ralph C. Brosmer will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (November 13, 2014) at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday (November 12, 2014) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church, the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Imogene R. "Jeanie" Collon, age 81, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, in Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana. Jeanie was born in Dubois, Indiana, on August 5, 1939, to Joseph and Verona (Rasche) Terwiske. She married Glenn Collon on May 21, 1960, in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. She was a 1957 graduate of Dubois High School. She then attended Lotus Lynn Beauty College in Clarksville, Indiana. She owned and operated Jean's Beauty Shop and started the Ceramic Shack, which she operated out of the basement of her home for many years. She also baked and decorated wedding cakes for many years. She was a member of and served in many aspects of her community, including the Fire Department, St. Isidore Parish-St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Girl Scouts, Little League Baseball, and the Women's Softball League. She was also a foster parent. She was devoted to the rosary and made many rosaries with the First communion students throughout the county. Her hobbies throughout her life included spending time with her grandchildren, collecting Beanie Babies, playing bingo with her friends and a love for animals. Surviving are her husband, Glenn Collon, Dubois, IN, four children, Glenda (Eddie) Reckelhoff, St. Anthony, IN, Dee Ann (John Fuhs) Hall, Dubois, IN, Tony (Jill) Collon, and Tim (Robin) Collon, both of Jasper, IN, nine grandchildren, Brandon Hall, Brady Hall, Kelsey (Quintin) Merkel, Keenan (Kirsten) Prechtel, Kamon Prechtel, Luke, Trey, Noah, and Will Collon, four great grandchildren, four sisters, Marlene Morgan, Huntingburg, IN, Judy (Ronnie) Carnes, French Lick, IN, Donna (Ed) Seal, Dubois, IN, and Marilyn Padgett, Jasper, IN. Preceding her in death are one grandson, Bo Hall, one son-in-law, Ernest Prechtel Jr. and two brothers, Bill and Bob Terwiske. A Mass of Christian Burial for Imogene R. "Jeanie" Collon will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana, 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 the church on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Warren A. Danford age 62 of Dubois, Indiana died at 3:20 a.m. (Saturday November 27, 2004) in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born on January 8, 1942 at Portage, Indiana to Arnold W. and Edna (Lemster) Danford. He married Carole Schreiber on August 24, 1963. Warren Danford formerly owned and operated the Warren’s Garage in Dubois and also worked at Wabash Valley Produce until his retirement due to his illness in 1999. He also had formerly worked for Rich’s Auto Parts at Huntingburg , Indiana. Warren Danford was a member of St.Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Surviving is his wife Carole. 2 son, Victor Danford, Dubois, IN Larren Danford, Terre Haute, IN 1 daughter, Dawn Danford, Dubois, IN Mother, Edna Danford, Dubois, IN 2 brothers, Bill Danford, Dubois, IN Jim Danford, Merrillville, IN 2 sisters, Mrs. Dennis “Beverly” Lamb, Merrillville, IN Mrs. Rex “Bonnie” Lewis, Lake Station, IN Preceding him in death is his father Arnold W. Danford Funeral services for Warren A. Danford will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (November 30, 2004) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Monday at the Becher - Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Mary Eileen Danzer age 68 of Dubois, Indiana died at 8:35 p.m. Friday (October 17, 2003) in the St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on November 11, 1934. Her parents; Ben and Cordelia ( Lange ) Rowenkamp. She married Leo Danzer on August 8, 1964 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. She retired from the Jasper Knight of Columbus in Jasper where she was a cook and a cashier. She previously managed Cash Now in Jasper. Memberships; St. Raphael Catholic Church and a member of the church choir - Ladies Sodality of the Church - St. Vincent DePaul Society - Singing Bells Group - Dubois Ruritan Club. Surviving are her husband Leo Danzer. 1 daughter; Mrs. Jim “Melody” Powell, Otwell, IN 2 sons; Tony Danzer and Andrew Danzer, both of Jasper, Indiana. 3 grandchildren; Jimmy, Randy Powell and Blake Danzer. Preceding her in death are 1 daughter Anna Maria and a grand daughter; Kendra Amber Danzer. Funeral services for Mary Eileen Danzer will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday (October 20, 2003) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Sunday at the Becher - Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday by members of St. Raphael’s Parish at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Leo G. Danzer, age 82 of Dubois, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at home. Leo was born in Willey, Iowa on May 22, 1934 to Frank and Helen (Balk) Danzer. He married Mary Eileen Rowenkamp on August 8, 1964 in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois. She preceded him in death on October 17, 2003. Leo was a farmer in Iowa, and later worked for the Knights of Columbus in Jasper and the Northeast Dubois School Corporation. After retirement he enjoyed working on bicycles. Leo was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Parish - St. Raphael Campus in Dubois, and a member of the church choir. He was a 4th Degree Knight with the Jasper Knights of Columbus, and was also in the Silver Age club and the Dubois Ruritan. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and working on bicycles. Surviving are one daughter, Melody Powell and husband Jim, Winslow, IN, two sons, Tony Danzer and Andrew Danzer (Angie), both of Jasper, four grandchildren, Jimmy and Randy Powell and Blake and Kylene Danzer, one sister, Colette Piccolo and husband Joe, Gretna, NE, and one brother, Eugene Danzer, Carroll, IA, and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death beside his wife was one daughter, Anna Marie Danzer, and one granddaughter, Kendra Amber Danzer. A Mass of Christian Burial for Leo G. Danzer will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Catholic Parish, or to a favorite charity. Morris DeKemper, 98, of Dubois, died Tuesday (October 18) at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. He was born in Dubois September 21, 1918, to Anthony and Emma (Beck) DeKemper He married June McBride November 3, 1951, at Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church in French Lick. Morris was a U.S. Marine veteran and served as a B-25 Mitchell crew chief in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired from Indiana Cabinet in Dubois.He was founding member of the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department and served for 40 years as the assistant chief. He was a 60 year member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association and served on the Dubois Water Department board of directors for 40 years. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, where he served as an usher and was a past member of the church council. He enjoyed farming, gardening, and being outside. He is survived by his wife, June DeKemper; three sons, Terry DeKemper and wife Carol, Celestine, Tom DeKemper and wife Tina, Jasper, and Joe DeKemper and wife Cherie, Dubois; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Vernon DeKemper Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Friday at St. Raphael Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Raphael Church with burial following in the church cemetery. VFW Post No. 673 will conduct military gravesite rites. Floyd (Farmer) DeKemper age 95 of Dubois, Indiana died at 5:15 a.m. (Wednesday (June 28, 2006) in the Heritage House Health and Rehab of Jasper. He was born on September 11, 1910 at Dubois, Indiana to John and Fronia (Matheis) Dekemper. Married to Rosalia J. Klee on February 24, 1943, she preceded him in death on March 4, 2005. WWII Army Veteran Veteran - Farmer retired from Indiana Cabinet Company in Dubois where he worked for over 50 years. He served as Chief of the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department for several years of which he was a founding member.. He is a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois – V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper and the NRA. Surviving are 3 daughters; Mrs. Pete “Judy” Feigert, Brownsburg, IN Bobbie DeKemper, Portage, IN Mrs. Jim “Marilyn” Schnur, Oldenberg, IN 5 grandchildren, Shannon Schnur/Sill, Derek, Ashlee, Logan Schnur and Paul Feigert. Preceding him in death besides his wife are 3 sisters, Edith Beckman, Myrtle Seger and Viola Henke and 2 brothers, Arthur and Fred DeKemper. Funeral services for Farmer DeKemper will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday (July 1, 2006) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dubois Community Park. Rosie J. Dekemper age 92 of Dubois passed away at 3:45 A.M. Friday March 4, 2005 at Brookside Village in Jasper. She was born March 27, 1912 in Dubois to: Albert and Margaret (Strotman) Klee. She married Floyd “Farmer” Dekemper February 24, 1943. Memberships include: St. Raphaels Catholic Church, St. Raphael Ladies Sodality, and the Silver Age Club of Dubois. Surviving: her husband Floyd “Farmer” Dekemper of Dubois. 3 daughters- Mrs. Pete (Judy) Feigert of Brownsburg IN., Bobbie Dekemper of Portage IN., and Mrs. Jim (Marilyn) Schnur of Oldenberg IN. 5 Grandchildren Preceded in death by 3 brothers- George, Henry, and Robert Klee. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 A.M. Monday March 7, 2005 at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday February 7, 2005 at St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Family Hospice of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Anthony H. Denu Jr., age 87, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Walnut Creek Care Facility in Evansville, Indiana. Jr. was born in Dubois, Indiana on November 27, 1929 to Anthony Sr. and Cecelia (Hentrup) Denu. He married Marie Giesler on May 8, 1951 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jasper. He was a 1947 graduate of Dubois High School. He was a lifelong farmer. Jr. was a member of St. Isidore Parish - St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, a past president of the County Council, a member of the Young Democrats, where he was the District Treasurer, the Dubois Jaycees, the Community Club of Dubois, the Executive Furniture Board of Directors, the 4-H Council, the Board of Directors of the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department, Knights of Columbus, Dubois County Park Board, and he was awarded the Young Farmer of the Year Award in 1961. He enjoyed community work and gardening. Surviving are his wife Marie Denu, Dubois, IN, five children, Charlotte Seger (Keith), Evansville, IN, Duane Denu (Rosemarie), Dubois, IN, Janet Abbey (Jon), Evansville, IN, Mark Denu (Ann), Dubois, Kevin Denu (Andrea), Dubois, IN, 14 grandchildren, 27 great -grandchildren, and one brother, Hilmar Denu (Rosemary), Dubois, IN. Preceding him in death are three half sisters, Matilda Sullivan, Evelyn Bauer, and Leona Howell, and seven half brothers, Leo J., Albert, Emil and Gilbert Denu and Odillo, Ralph, and Joe Terwiske. A Mass of Christian Burial for Anthony H. Denu Jr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish, the Dubois County Community Foundation -Urban and June Giesler - Brookside Nursing Fund or to a favorite charity. Online Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Marie
E. Denu, 88, of Dubois, passed away at 9:14 p.m. on
Friday, February
7, 2020, at Brookside Village in Jasper. She was a member of the Jasper High School class of
1949. Marie was a
member of St. Isidore Catholic Church – St. Raphael Campus in Dubois,
where she
was a past president and treasurer of the Ladies Sodality, a member of
the
choir, a former parish council member and served on the bereavement
committee. She was known for the delicious dressing served at
all the
church social dinners. Marie was very active in the Democratic
Party and
local government. She was a charter member of the Democrat
Women’s Club
and served as the vice-president of the Democrat’s Central
Committee. She
was also the Dubois County Democrat chairman and worked in the County
Auditor’s
and Treasurer’s office. In line with this belief, she drove
many young
teenagers to the Indiana Statehouse to serve as Pages in the Indiana
General
Assembly. She enjoyed sewing and accomplished her goal of
making quilts
all her family members. She always found ways to help people
in
need. She was also an avid supporter of Northeast
Dubois Athletics
and enjoyed watching Purdue basketball and the Cincinnati
Reds. She loved
attending all her grandchildren’s sporting events and
activities. She is survived by five children, Charlotte Seger
(Keith) of Evansville,
Duane Denu (Rosemarie) of Dubois, Janet Abbey (Jon) of Evansville, Mark
Denu
(Ann) of Dubois, Kevin Denu (Andrea) of Dubois; 14 grandchildren,
28 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances Goodman
(Jack) of
Celestine, Rita Egler (Gary) of Jasper, and one sister in law, June
Giesler of
Jasper. Preceding her in death beside her husband was one
sister, Irene Lueken, and
one brother, Urban Giesler. A Mass of Christian Burial for Marie E. Denu will be
held at 4 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in
Dubois, with
burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be
held from
noon until the 4:00 p.m. Mass time on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at
St.
Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to St. Isidore Parish
or the Community Club of Dubois. Online Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Elvira E. Denu age 92 of Dubois Indiana died at 12:23 a.m. Today (Tuesday, February 26, 2008) in the Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on April 9, 1915 to John and Amelia (Schneider) Friedman. She was married to Leo Denu on November 28,1933 in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, he preceded her in death on April10,1957. Elvira retired from the Hoosier Desk Company in Jasper . She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. Surviving are 4 daughters and 1 son; Mrs. Joe (Thelma) Stratman, Elgin, IL Mrs. Eugene (Geraldine) Heeke Mrs. Michael (Brenda) Eisenhut Mrs. Glenn (Melinda) Lueken Melvin “Butch” Denu all of Dubois, IN 19 Grandchildren 18 great grandchildren 2 great great grandchildren 2 sisters; Mrs. Lawrence (Martina) Streicher, Jasper, IN Laurena Zehr, Hermitage, TN Preceding her in death besides her husband are 2 sons, Roman and Leon Denu. 3 grand children, Cpl. Eric Robert Lueken, Scott Denu and Kevin Stratman. 1 sister, Laverne Kluesner and 4 brother, Cyril , Cletus, Edwin and Raymond Friedman. Funeral services for Elvira Denu will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday (February 29, 2008) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday (February 28, 2008) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Rosary at 3:00 p.m. on Friday by members of St. Raphael Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church and to Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. Rosemary "Rosie" Denu, age 89 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 7:20 a.m. CST on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Walnut Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Unit in Evansville, IN. Rosie was born in Ellsworth, Indiana on December 23, 1928 to John and Anna (Hasenour) Pieper. She married Hilmar Denu on September 1, 1951 in St. Celestine Catholic Church. She had worked for over 25 years at Wabash Valley Produce and retired in 1995. She was a member of St. Isidore Parish - St. Raphael Campus in Dubois, where she was a member of their St. Anne's Sodality and the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Hilmar Denu, Dubois, five children, Sharon Pizzato (Allan), Birmingham, AL, twins Diane Knies (Bernie) of Celestine and Daniel Denu (Cheryl) of Jasper, Alice Schitter (Rick), Ireland, and Nancy Mendel (Patrick), Ireland, 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, one sister, Loretta Wise of Louisville and one brother, Bernard Pieper (Phyllis) of Dubois. Preceding her in death was one sister, Marie Pieper and four brothers, Eugene, Albert, and infants Edward and Victor Pieper. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rosemary Denu will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, IN. The St. Isidore Parish St. Anne's Sodality will pray the rosary at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish, the Dubois County Museum, Dubois Ruritan Club Community Center Endowment, or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Hilmar J.
Denu, age 91 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 7:50 a.m.
CST, on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Walnut Creek Alzheimer's Special
Care Unit in Evansville, IN.
Hilmar was born in Dubois, Indiana on September 20, 1927 to Anthony Sr. and Cecelia (Hentrup) Denu. He married his wife of 67 years, Rosemary "Rosie" Pieper on September 1, 1951 in St. Celestine Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2018. Mr. Denu was a 1945 graduate of Dubois High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII, and a member of the VFW Post #673 and the American Legion Post #147. He was a member of St. Isidore Parish - St. Raphael Campus, the Jasper Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul, Dubois Jaycees and the Dubois Community Club. He was a member of the Young Democrats, served as a County Commissioner from 1960-1975 and a Precinct #1 Committeeman for 21 years for Columbia Township. He worked for Wabash Valley Produce as a Poultry Service Manager and retired after 49 years of service. Surviving are five children, Sharon Pizzato (Allan), Birmingham, AL, twins Diane Knies (Bernie) of Celestine and Daniel Denu (Cheryl) of Jasper, Alice Schitter (Rick), Ireland, and Nancy Mendel (Patrick), Ireland, 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his family. Preceding him in death was his wife, Rosie Denu, one brother, Anthony Denu Jr, three half-sisters, Matilda (Denu) Sullivan, Evelyn (Denu) Bauer, and Leona (Terwiske) Howell, and seven half-brothers, Leo J, Albert, Emil and Gilbert Denu and Odillo, Ralph and Joe Terwiske. A Mass of Christian Burial for Hilmar J. Denu will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2019 at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The VFW Post #673 will conduct military gravesite rites. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, IN. The St. Isidore Parish will pray the rosary at 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish, the Dubois County Museum, Dubois Ruritan Club Community Center Endowment, or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Mary Beth Fawks age 57 of Dubois, Indiana died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday (December 20, 2007) in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on December 18, 1950 to Walter (Short) and Mary Margaret (Seng) Linne. She married Larry Fawks on December 6, 1986. Mary Beth was a homemaker and member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church where she taught religious education for many years and was the Sacristan at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. Surviving is her husband Larry Fawks 1 daughter, Chelsey Fawks, Dubois, IN 3 sons, Jarrod Fawks Nicholas Fawks and spouse Tina, both Dubois, IN Jamie Fawks and spouse Priscilla, Birdseye, IN 3 grandchildren, Callie, Racha and Cheyenne. 4 sisters, Mrs. Chuck (Gin) Voelkel, Dubois, IN Mrs. Charles (Geri) Martin, MD Donna Clausen and Janet Linne both of Dubois, IN 8 brothers, Wally Linne Roger Linne Rick Linne John Linne Dan Linne Dave Linne, all of Dubois, IN Keith Linne, Ferdinand, IN Randy Linne, Jasper, IN Preceding her in death besides her parents is a God-Child Josh Martin. A Memorial Mass for Mary Beth Fawks will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday (December 24, 2007) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. No visitation at Becher-Kluesner Funeral Homes in Jasper. Larry W. Fawks, age 60 of Jasper, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday (April 8, 2014) at home. Larry was born on May 12, 1953 in Huntingburg, Indiana to Edward and Carol (Whipking) Fawks. He married Mary Beth Linne in Celestine, Indiana on December 6, 1986. She preceded him in death on December 20, 2007. Larry worked for Masterbrand Cabinets in Ferdinand, Indiana for 26 years. He served in the Indiana Army National Guard and was a member of the Wounded Warrior Project. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and collecting marbles. Surviving, One Daughter, Chelsey Fawks, Tell City, IN Three Sons, Jamie Fawks and his wife Priscilla, Birdseye, IN Jarrod Fawks, Dubois, IN Nicholas Fawks and his wife Tina, Dubois, IN Seven Grandchildren; Callie Fawks, Racha and Cheyenne Bolden, Brody and Zander Tabor, and Noah and Abra Fawks. Four Sisters, Julie Powell and her husband Rick, Huntingburg, IN Deb Sitzman and her husband Herb, Huntingburg, IN Lori Petry, Dubois, IN Brenda Thomas and her husband Danny, Dale, IN Two Brothers, Eddie Fawks Jr. and his wife Rennie, Tell City, IN Mike Fawks and his wife Judy, Dubois, IN Preceding him in death besides his wife is one brother, Ernie Fawks. Funeral services for Larry Fawks will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday (April 14, 2014) at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, IN, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday (April 13, 2014) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Loretta Catherine Fischer age 90 of Jasper died at 1:00 a.m. Friday (January 4, 2008) at the Heritage House Nursing Center in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on February 13, 1917 to Frank and Emma (Engelhart) Beckman. She married Leroy Fischer on July 20, 1940 at Boonville, Indiana; he preceded her in death on September 15, 1963. Loretta Fischer retired from Wabash Valley Produce in Dubois in 1981 after 15 years of employment. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper and the St. Ann’s Society. Surviving is 1 sister, Mrs. Richard (Rita Mae) Krodel, Jasper, IN Also 19 nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her husband are 3 sisters, Sophia Bochart, Laverne Braun and Mary Jane Nigg and 5 brothers, Emil, Othmar, Henry, Edwin and Odillo and Ralph and Victor Beckman died in infancy. Funeral services for Loretta Fischer will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday (January 7, 2008) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Rosary at 3:00 p.m. Sunday by the St. Ann’s Society. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Courier Press May 20,2010 David J. Fischer, 66, died May 19, 2010, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center. Surviving are wife, Phyllis Fischer; daughters, Sheila Wigand, Carla Wagner, Tina Snyder, Rhonda Ross; sons, Kevin, Darren, and Allan Fischer. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael's Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Contributions: St. Raphael Church or St. Jude's Children Hospital.
Mary Jo Fisher, 83, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 4:47 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand, Indiana. Mary Jo was born in Jasper, Indiana on September 4, 1931 to Bernard and Mary (Johnson) Seifert. She married William G. Fisher on April 22nd 1950 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2010. Mary Jo retired from Southeast Purdue Farms, where she worked as a lab technician for over 20 years. She also worked as a waitress at Mathias Cafe in Dubois and Heichelbech’s Restaurant in Jasper. She was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana, where she volunteered much of her time. She also was a volunteer for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and was a caregiver for the homebound. She enjoyed flower gardening and traveling, She is survived by two daughters, Cindy Terwiske and her husband Dave, of Haysville, and Paula Wood and her husband Phil, O’Fallon, Ill.; two sons, Rick Fisher of Phoenix, Ariz. and Gary Fisher and his wife Missy, of Dawson Springs, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ida Mae Welp and her husband Herb, of Jasper, Betty Judy and her husband John, Jasper, Barbara Seifert of Florida, and Jeanette Carter of Florida; two brothers, John Seifert of Terre Haute and Jim Seifert and his wife Margaret, of Jasper. Preceding her in death besides her husband were three sisters; Margaret Kieffner, Helen Rose Herr, Geri Pieper, and one brother; Charles Seifert. Funeral services for Mary Jo Fisher will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana with burial to follow at a later date in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Monday, September 8, 2014, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, IN. Tom
J. Flinn, age 68 of Dubois, Indiana passed away at 2:08
p.m. CST Thursday, (June 30, 2016), in Deaconess Gateway Hospital in
Newburgh, Indiana. Betty
Lou Foster, age 75 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 9:34
p.m. on Saturday (June 20,2015) in St. Charles Healthcare Campus in
Jasper, IN. Patrick
J. Friedman age 67 of Dubois, Indiana died at 6:25 a.m.
Sunday (February 29, Timothy E. Friedman, age 55, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Thursday (October 29, 2015) at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tim was born in Jasper, Indiana, on December 3, 1959 to Leroy "Bud" and Barbara (Limp) Friedman. He married Kelly Schott on August 13, 1983 in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. He was a 1978 graduate of Northeast Dubois High School. He was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Patoka Regional Water District Board Member, K of C, the Dubois Community Club, Youth Group Leader, Religious Education instructor, a 30 year member of the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department, and the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association District #18. He was also the Jeep Basketball Scorekeeper for over 15 years. He was a former Parish Council Member and Cursillo participant and leader. He and his wife, Kelly, received the Brute award for their service at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, especially for deer, elk, turtle and squirrel, and he was an avid Washington Redskins, I.U., and Cincinnati Reds fan. He also loved family vacations and spending time with his grandkids. Surviving, Wife, Kelly Friedman, Dubois, IN Two daughters, Leslie Denu, and husband, Craig, Huntingburg, IN Laine Busick, and her husband, Parker, Dubois, IN One son, Luke Friedman, Miami, FL Three grandchildren, Hadley and Cooper Denu and Elsie Busick Parents, Leroy "Bud" and Barbara Friedman, Dubois, IN Brother, Terry Friedman, and his wife Denise, Dubois, IN Many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Tim Friedman will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday (November 2, 2015) at St. Raphael's Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday (November 1, 2015) at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Good Shepherd of the Hills Knights of Columbus of St. Celestine and St. Raphael's Parish will have a rosary service at 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home. The IVFA District #18 will conduct a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Vincent E. "Vinny" Friedman, age 53, of Haysville, Indiana, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Friday (September 11, 2015) at home. Vinny was born in Jasper, Indiana on December 10, 1961 to Patrick and Rosemary (Klueh) Friedman He married Diana Raney on October 18, 2014. He was a graduate of the Northeast Dubois Class of 1980. Vince retired from the Dubois County Sherriff's Department, where he was a Sherriff's Deputy for 18 years. Vince worked at Meyers Truck Equipment for approximately eight years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, especially ginseng, turtle, deer, turkey, coyote, and mushroom hunting. Surviving, Wife, Diana Friedman, Haysville, IN One son, Kyle Friedman, Jasper, IN One daughter, Kiona Friedman, Jasper, IN One step daughter, Whitney Jellison, and her husband Craig, Jasper, IN Mother, Rosemary Friedman, Jasper, IN Two sisters, Jane Wagner, and her husband, Mike, Jasper, IN Leah Knight, Noblesville, IN Three brothers, Patrick "Rocky" Friedman, Dubois, IN Scott Friedman, and his wife, Nancy, Celestine, IN Brett Friedman, and his wife, Mary, Otwell, IN Several Nieces and Nephews One great niece Preceding him in death is his father, Patrick Friedman. Funeral services for Vincent E. "Vinny" Friedman will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday (September 14, 2015) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery in Dubois, Indiana. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday (September 13, 2015) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Herbert Gehlhausen, age 81 of Port St. Lucie, Florida and formerly of Dubois, Indiana passed away Saturday (December 15, 2012) at 12:05 p.m. at the home of his son Randy Gehlhausen in Ferdinand, Indiana. He was born at Ferdinand, Indiana June 25, 1931 to Jerome (Harry) and Charlotte (Reutman) Gehlhausen. He married Doris Hentrup on October 11, 1952 in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. Herb worked at AristOkraft in Jasper for many years as a superintendent and also was a self-employed operating a construction company locally and in Florida for many years. Survivors include; Wife, Doris Gehlhausen One daughters; Mrs. Bob (Cheryl) Schnell, Jasper, In and Mrs. Jim (Patti) Brosmer whom they raised. Three sons, Michael Gehlhausen and spouse Monica, Jasper, IN Randall Gehlhausen and spouse Laural, Ferdinand, In Daniel Gehlhausen and spouse Ruth, Marietta, Ga. Seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Two sisters, Mary Schulte, Jasper, IN Rosie Vitiello, Louisville, Ky One brother, Eugene Gehlhausen, Jasper, In. Preceding him in death are three sisters, Harriet Fischer, Charlotte (Butsy) Kleuh and Eugenia (Dolly) Durcholz and two brothers, Jerome and Charlie Gehlhausen. Funeral services for Herbert Gehlhausen will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (December 19, 2012) in St. Raphael's Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday (December 18, 2012) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice or to the American Cancer Society. Spectrum & Daily News October 22, 2019 Arthur Gehlhausen passed peacefully in St. George, Utah on August 9th at 22:00 hours. He joins loved ones, and fellow airmen who preceded him. Art was the eldest of seven siblings, born in Litchfield, Ohio on May 23, 1927, to Victor and Lorena (Zehr) Gehlhausen. Shortly afterwards the family moved back to Dubois Indiana where Art spent his childhood. Art joined the Air Force during World War II and was part of the Berlin Airlift (which set the precedent for subsequent worldwide humanitarian emergency operations). He was a veteran of three foreign wars, receiving numerous medals and accommodations. Art was a lifelong member of the V.F.W. and the last of a group of close friends who entered WW II together. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked as a Deputy Sheriff in San Joaquin County and later for the Department of Motor Vehicles both in California. He was a Shriner and worked tirelessly for the Shriners Hospitals for Children all over the country. Art was married twice. He met and married his first wife, Elora 'Kitty' Clark in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1950. He married his second wife; Marlene (Dooks, Sasich) in 1986 after a friend introduced them. He adored Kitty and Marlene with all of his heart He is preceded in death by his parents; both his wives, Kitty and Marlene; a brother, Kenneth Gehlhausen (who died in infancy); and his four sisters, Virginia Heim, Vera Brown, Wilda Barnett, and Janice Gerber. Art is survived by his brother, Edgar 'Boots' Gehlhausen of Dubois, Indiana, as well as granddaughters, Ashley, Rachel, and Alexandra; stepsons Michael and Jeffrey; nieces, nephews, in-laws, and many loving friends. Art was a thoughtful man and loving mentor. He touched all our hearts with his humble dignity and grace. We will remember his smile and comical sense of humor; enthusiasm for adventure; and honest, unpretentious character. A Memorial service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in St. George, Utah, on Friday, November 8 at 330pm. In Lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to any Shriners Hospital. Lorena C. Gehlhausen age 92 of Dubois died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday (August 14, 2003) at the Water of Huntingburg, IN. She worked at the Jasper Glove Company for many years. Membership; St. Peter Unisted Church of Christ in Dubois, Indiana. Born on ugust 20, 1911 at Dubois, IN., Parents; John C. and Eva (Angerer) Zehr. Married to Victor L. Gehlhausen on March 17, 1927 - he preceded her in death on Mrch 2, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters; Wilda Barnett, Huntingburg, IN, Virginia Heim, Ireland, IN 2 sons; Arthur Gehlhausen, Billing Montana and Edgar "Boots" Gehlhausen, Dubois, IN 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. 2 brothers; Howard and Peter Zehr both Dubois, IN Preceding her in death are 1 infant son Kenneth Gehlhausen. 2 daughters; Vera Brown and Janice Gerber. 1 grandchild, Bobby Brown, 2 sisters; Minnie Dosch and Lleona Goodman also 1 brother; William Zehr. Marie E. Greive age 92 of Dubois passed away at 12:01 A.M. Monday November 10, 2008 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born December 28, 1915 at Jasper to: Frank and Mary (Miller) Scherer. She married Clarence Greive August 3, 1934. He passed away November 26, 1995. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and St. Raphael Ladies sodality. Surviving: 3 daughters- Mrs. William (Patricia) Scherle, and Mrs. Charles (Joyce) Vollmer both of Jasper, and Mrs. Jack (Janice) Beaty of West Baden IN. 5 Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren 3 Great Great Grandchidren Preceded in death besides her husband is 1 son Eugene Paul Greive who died in infancy, 3 brothers- Florian, Richard, and Edward Scherer and 1 sister Leona Lorey. Visitation will be held from 3:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at St. Raphaels Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions:St. Raphael Catholic Church Louis J. Haase age 87 of Dubois, Indiana died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday (November 8, 2006) in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born at St. Anthony, Indiana on March 16, 1919 to Joseph and Caroline (Merter) Haase, he married Louise Goldman on July 27, 1945 at Dubois, Indiana, she preceded him in death on December 14, 1990. Louis J. Haase retired from the Dubois Cabinet Company and after retirement worked for the Green Thumb Project at Ferdinand, Indiana. He is a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. Surviving are nieces and nephews including Bob and Judy Haase his caregivers. Preceding him in death besides his wife are 1 sister Rosie Freyberger and 1 brother, Alois Hasse and another brother who died in infancy. Funeral services for Louis J. Haase will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (November 11, 2006) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday (November 10, 2006) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Keegan Scott Harger, stillborn son of Scott Ervin and Andrea Tyler( Flinn) Harger was stillborn on (Thursday January 22, 2009) in the Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Surviving besides his parents are the grandparents; Maternal grandparents; Tom & Mary Jane Flinn, Dubois, In and Paternal Grandparents; Jeff and Susie Hughes, Birdseye, IN Also surviving are the great grandparents; Oweeta Flinn, Bloomington, In Connie Glass, Hillham, In Linda Harger, Chicago, IL Dan Harger, French Lick, IN Funeral memorial Mass for Infant Keegan Scott Harger will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (January 31, 2009) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Mary Hawley, age 87 of Jasper, Indiana passed away at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, (May 24, 2015), at Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on June 24 1927 to William and Florence (Hooten) Hentrup. Mary retired from Western Electric at Indianapolis, Indiana where she worked for 30 years. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper and St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois and Telephone Pioneers of America. Surviving, Four sisters, Doris Gehlhausen, Port St. Lucie, FL Alice Childers and husband Millard, Science Hill, KY Kathy Knies and husband and Jerry, Jasper, IN Patti Brosmer and husband Jim, Jasper, IN One brother, David Hentrup, Jasper, IN Preceding her in death are two sisters, Cindy Spivy and Marcella Roberts also four brothers, Donald, Wilfred, Leroy and Louis Hentrup. Funeral services for Mary Hawley will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, (May 27, 2015), in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois and Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. Dennis H. Heeke, former Indiana State Representative - age 81, Dubois, Indiana, died at 4:54 a.m. Friday August 14, 2009, Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born at Dubois, Indiana on September 9, 1927 to Theodore and Clara (Theising) Heeke. Married Leola Schuler on May 9, 1950 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland. Surviving, Wife, Leola 4 sons, Terry Heeke & Spouse Sandy Garret Heeke & Spouse Bonnie Bruce Heeke & Spouse Denise Brian Heeke & Spouse Kris all of Dubois, In 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren 2 sisters, Mrs. Pat (Hilda) Schmitt Helen Mehringer both of Ireland, In 1 brother, Eugene Heeke, Dubois, IN Preceding him in death are 1 son Kevin Heeke and 1 brother Herman Heeke. Dennis Heeke served as an Indiana State representative for 34 years from 1964 to 1998. He served as caucus chairman for 22 years and a member of the Legislative council. He was instrumental in development of the Patoka Reservoir and organizing the Wabash Valley Association later served as President of the Association .Also help organize the Patoka Lake Regional Water and Sewer District. He served on the Wabash Valley Interstate Commission between Indiana and Illinois as an appointee of Gov. Roger Brannagan and Gov. Ed. Whitcomb. He was awarded the outstanding young farmer of Dubois County in 1959. He was an organizer of the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department and served as its president. He was a past –Advisory Board member of Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. He also was a member of the Dubois Development Corporation. He is a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, Charter member of the Dubois Community Club and served as it president . Charter member of the Dubois Jaycee’s. Jasper Knight of Columbus, Jasper Moose Club, Dubois County Museum and served as a board member. He was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Otis Bowen and Gov. Robert Orr and received the Kentucky Colonel Distinction. Funeral services for Dennis Heeke will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday (August 17, 2009) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery. Friends may call from 11-8 p.m. Sunday at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church or to Dubois Community Park or a favorite charity. Duane A. "Haney" Heeke, age 52 of Dubois, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday (January 29, 2013) at Brookside Village Retirement Community in Jasper. Duane was born on May 10, 1960 in Jasper, IN to Eugene and Geraldine (Denu) Heeke. He worked for Wabash Valley Produce since graduating from High School, over 30 years. He was a member of the Northeast Dubois High School class of 1978. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. He enjoyed playing golf, riding motorcycles, and was an avid Boston Red Sox and Green Bay Packers fan. Surviving, Mother, Geraldine Heeke, Dubois, IN Three Sisters Donna Renner and husband Mike, Otwell, IN Deborah Stenftenagel and husband Joe, Jasper, IN Janel Knies and husband Craig, Jasper, IN One Brother, Perrin Heeke and wife Jill, Dubois, IN Nieces and Nephews Preceding him in death are his father, Eugene Heeke, and one brother Valery Heeke. Funeral services for Duane Heeke will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (February 2, 2013) at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday (February 1, 2013) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St Raphael Catholic Church, Vista Care Hospice, the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Eugene Heeke, age 80 of Dubois, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Monday (April 2, 2012) at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born August 12, 1931 in Dubois to Theodore and Clara (Theising) Heeke. He married Geraldine Denu on April 21, 1956 in St Raphael Catholic Church. Eugene was a farmer for many years, and drove bus for the Northeast Dubois School Corporation. He retired from Wabash Valley Produce in Dubois. Eugene was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during the Korean war. He was a member of St Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, American Legion Post 147, Dubois Community Club, and the Dubois Jaycees. His hobbies included gardening, hunting, fishing, and coaching youth baseball. Surviving Wife, Geraldine Heeke 3 Daughters, Mrs. Mike (Donna) Renner, Otwell, IN Mrs. Joe (Deborah) Stenftenagel, Jasper, IN Mrs. Craig (Janel) Knies, Jasper, IN 2 Sons, Perrin Heeke and spouse Jill, Dubois, IN Duane Heeke, Dubois, IN 8 Grandchildren, 2 Step Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Step Great Grandchild. 2 Sisters, Mrs. Pat (Hilda) Schmitt, Ireland, IN Mrs. Helen Mehringer, Ireland, IN Preceding him in death is one son, Valery Heeke, and two brothers, Dennis and Herman Heeke, Funeral services for Eugene Heeke will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday (April 10, 2012) at St Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. American Legion Post #147 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2:00p.m.-8:00 p.m., Monday (April 9, 2012) at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial Contributions may be made to St Raphael Church, and Vista Care Hospice. Condolences may be made online at www.becherkluesner.com. Valery D. Heeke, age 47, Dubois, Indiana, died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday (July 15, 2009) Bloomington Hospital of Orange County. He was born on February 17, 1962, Jasper, Indiana to Eugene and Geraldine (Denu) Heeke. Surviving, Parents, Eugene and Geraldine Heeke, Dubois, IN 3 sisters, Mrs. Michael (Donna) Renner, Otwell, IN Mrs. Joe (Deborah) Stenftenagel, Jasper, IN Mrs. Craig (Janel) Knies, Jasper, IN 2 brothers, Perrin Heeke and Duane Heeke, both Dubois, IN Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Valery Heeke, U.S. Navy Veteran - 10 years of service and a graduate of Dubois High School Class of 1980 and a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Past member of the Dubois Ruritan Club and the Jaycee’s. Life member of the V.F.W. Post 3 673 in Jasper. Funeral services for Valery Heeke will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 18, 2009, St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. V.F.W. post # 673 will conduct Military Grave Side Rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday (July 17, 2009) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Rosary will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday by members of St. Raphael’s Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Donald T. Hentrup age 77 of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Dubois, Indiana passed away at 8:10 a.m. Saturday (January 1, 2011 at Legacy Hospice , Ocala, Florida. He was born May 25, 1933 at Dubois, Indiana to William and Florence (Hooten) Hentrup. He married Shirley Frank in 1977 in Jasper. Donald Hentrup, Army Veteran of the Korean War had worked in the small auto parts manufacturing- retired. Surviving, Wife, Shirley Hentrup 2 daughters, Vikki Hentrup, Jasper, IN Elizabeth Warner, Yorktown, IN Step-son, Steven Roller, Orlando, FL Step-daughter, Rebecca Seidel, Chandler, IN 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren 3 Brothers, Leroy Hentrup, Wilfred Hentrup and his spouse Gerry, Jasper, IN David Hentrup, Jasper, IN 6 Sisters, Mrs. Mary Hawley, Jasper, IN Mrs. Robert (Marcella) Roberts, Indianapolis, IN Mrs. Millard (Alice) Childers, Somerset, KY Mrs. Herbert (Doris) Gehlhausen, Port St. Lucie, FL Mrs. Jerry (Kathy) Knies, Jasper, IN Mrs. Jim (Patti) Brosmer, Jasper, IN Preceding him in death are, 1 brother, Louis Hentrup and 1 sister, Cindy Spivey. Funeral services for Donald Hentrup will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday (January 7, 2011) at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. Military Rites by the V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday (January 6, 2011) at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Shirley A. Hentrup, age 82 of Ocala, Florida passed away on Sunday, (September 4, 2011) in the Life Care Center Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, Florida. She was born on June 8, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Claude and Eva (Cope) Frank. She married Donald T. Hentrup in 1977 in Jasper; he preceded her in death on January 1, 2011. Shirley graduated from Tech High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and retired from the Shelby Street Federal Saving & Loan Bank in Indianapolis, Indiana. She also was the secretary/treasurer for the Wild Turkey Federation for many years. She cherished her family and enjoying flying and had and earned an Indiana pilot License and also enjoyed Horses. Surviving, One son, Steven Roller, Orlando, FL One daughter, Rebecca Seidel, Chandler, IN Two step-daughters, Vikki Hentrup, Jasper, IN Elizabeth Warner, Yorktown, IN Four grandchildren and five great grandchildren Preceding her in death besides her husband is her step-mother Emily I. Frank. Funeral services for Shirley Hentrup will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday (September 9, 2011) at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois, Indiana. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Wilfred Hentrup, age 91 of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 7:33 a.m. on Sunday, (September 28, 2014), at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, IN. He was born in Dubois, Indiana on July 1, 1923 to William and Florence (Hooten) Hentrup. He married Geraldine Strotman on October 20, 1949 in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the European Theatre. He retired from the Jasper Corporation, a division of Kimball International. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper, in which he served as a member of the Honor Guard for many years. He was an avid Indiana Pacer Fan. Surviving; Wife; Geraldine Hentrup, Jasper, IN Daughter; Beth Leistner and husband Bill, Dubois, IN Son; Dale Hentrup and wife Linda, Dubois, IN Two Grandchildren; Kevin Leistner and Audrey Kluesner Two Great Grandchildren One Brother David Hentrup, Jasper, IN Five Sisters, Mary Hawley, Jasper, IN Alice Childers and husband Millard, Science Hill, KY Doris Gehlhausen, Port St. Lucie, FL Kathy Knies and husband Jerry, Jasper, IN Patti Brosmer and husband Jim, Jasper, IN Preceding him in death are three brothers; Leroy, Donald, and Louis Hentrup and two sisters; Cyrilla Spivey, and Marcella Roberts. Funeral services for Wilfred Hentrup will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, (October 1, 2014) at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery in Dubois . The V.F.W. Post # 673 will conduct military grave side rites. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Wednesday at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Geraldine "Gerry" Hentrup, age 85 of Jasper, Indiana passed away at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, (April 92016), at Brookside Village Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on February 18, 1931 to Anthony and Selma (Fischer) Strotman Sr.; She married Wilfred Hentrup October 20, 1949 in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2014. Gerry retired from the former Jasper Holiday Inn where she worked for 40 years She is a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards. Also spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving, Daughter, Beth Leistner and her husband Bill, Dubois, IN. Son, Dale Hentrup and his wife Linda, Dubois, In. Two grandchildren, Kevin Leistner and Audrey Kluesner. Two great grandchildren, Grace and Bentley Kluesner. Preceding her in death besides her husband is two sisters, Lucille Royer and Annis Ferguson and one brother, Anthony Strotman Jr. Funeral services for Geraldine Hentrup will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, (April 12, 20016), in St. Raphael's Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Mary Lou Humbert age 62 of Jasper died at 1:00 a.m. today (Monday August 25, 2003) in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Homemaker. Memberships; Holy Family Catholic Church. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on May 30, 1941. Her Mother; Pauline Brosmer; She was raised by her grandparents; Frank and Louise (Fehribach) Brosmer. She married Frederick Humbert Jr. on September 4, 1961 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, he preceded her in death on December 26, 2000. Surviving are 1 daughter; Mrs. Mark “Kathy” Stapleton, Huntingburg, IN 2 sons; Gerald Humbert, Jasper, IN Kenneth Humbert, Shoals, IN 4 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mary Lou Humbert will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (August 27, 2003) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Becher - Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday by members of Holy Family Catholic Church . Charles (Bob) Kalb, age 62 of Dubois died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday (January 25, 2009) in the Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born on July 23, 1946 at Evansville, Indiana to Wallace W. and Charlotte (Schneider) Kalb. He married Sandra Borrell February 20, 1971. Bob was a self -employed mechanic, he owned and operated MGB Transmissions in Haysville for 30 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran and member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post # 673 – and the American Legion Post # 147 and the National Motor Club. Surviving, Wife, Sandra Kalb Son, Chris Kalb, Dubois, IN 4 grandchildren, Tia, Zakk, Stephen and Brandon Step-Mother, Alice Kalb, Ferdinand, IN 3 brothers, Danny Kalb, Dubois Jeff Kalb, Chardon, OH Darrin Kalb , Evansville, IN 2 sisters, Mrs. Jim (Elaine) Reuber, Dubois, IN Emily Kalb, Jasper, IN Preceding him in death is 1 brother, Bill Kalb. Funeral services for Bob Kalb will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday (January 30, 2009) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. V.F.W. Post #673 in Jasper will conduct military grave side rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center C/O Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. Cyril Klee, of Naples, Florida, and Bloomington, Indiana, died on September 5, 2015, with his goddaughter at his side. Born February 13, 1927, in Bloomington, Cy was the fifth of six children born to Joseph and Cecilia (Kluemper) Klee. Cy's early school years were spent at St. Charles, where his parents worked as caretakers. Cy followed his brothers to St. Meinrad, and eventually graduated from Bloomington High School in 1945. Cy served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Hitch-hiking across the country, Cy attended UCLA on the G.I. bill. He returned to Bloomington and completed his business degree at Indiana University. Cy was the quintessential salesman with a southern charm (although "southern" in this case refers to southern Indiana). Cy began his sales career with Arvin Industries, selling car heaters to dealers throughout the Midwest. Cy's work eventually took him to the Northwest Territories, the deep South, and New England. Cy concluded his sales career with the parts division of General Motors. A child of the depression, Cy was "as tight as paper on the wall," but he knew how to enjoy the simple things in life. He loved tending his garden, fishing trips to Hamlin Lake, summer band concerts at IU, and those famous Naples sunsets. For years, Cy opened his home in Bloomington to graduate students at IU. Locals and international students alike shared Cy's Hoosier hospitality and delicious tomatoes. Cy was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Herman, Rev. Joseph, and Raphael Klee; and by his sister, Alma Therese Klee, S.P. Cy is survived by his younger brother, Thomas Klee of Fort Wayne, Indiana; numerous nieces and nephews; and two stepsons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 9 at 11 am at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Visitation will take place at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 South Old State Road 37, Bloomington on September 8 from 6-8 pm with the Rosary at 7:30. Burial will follow at St. Raphael's Cemetery in Dubois, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sisters of Providence, St. Meinrad Seminary, or your local soup kitchen. Raphael Francis Klee age 82 of Hubert, N.C. and formerly of Dubois, Indiana died on Monday (April 9, 2007) at 5:08 p.m. at his home in Hubert, N.C. He was born at Bloomington, Indiana on October 24, 1924 to Joseph and Cecilia (Kluemper) Klee. Raphael Klee was an Army Veteran and a retired bookkeeper for Peoples Gas Company in Chicago where he worked for over 30 years. Surviving are 2 sons; Richard F. Klee, Jacksonville, N.C. Robert C. Klee, Worchester, Mass 5 grandchildren 2 brothers; Cyril Klee, Bloomington, IN Thomas Klee, Fort Wayne, IN Also several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are 2 brothers, Herman Klee and Rev. Fr. Joseph C. Klee and 1 sister, Sr. Mary Alma Therese Klee SP. Funeral services for Raphael Klee will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (April 17, 2007) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday (April 16, 2007) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. (214 E. 7th St., Jasper, IN 47546 Dubois County Free Press May 5, 2019 Donna Faye Kluesner, 63, of Dubois, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper with her family beside her. Donna was born in Schnellville on November 11, 1955, to Urban and Leona (Kleinhelter) Persohn. She married James “Jelly Bean” Kluesner on November 12, 1977, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Schnellville. Donna worked for Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Parish-St. Raphael’s Church in Dubois, where she had sang in the choir and volunteered for the church social. She was a past member of the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling to visit family, spending time with her grandchildren, and watching them participate in activities. Surviving are her husband, James “Jelly Bean” Kluesner, Dubois; two daughters, Kirsten Maffenbeier (Adam), Dubois, and Lindsie Ring (Daniel), Holland; six grandchildren, Ashlin Mehringer, Ayla Ring, Paxton Mehringer, Noah Ring, Jaiden Mehringer and Jaxson Maffenbeier; two sisters, Diane Schneider (Tom) and Susie Ficker (Paul), both of Jasper, and one brother, Ray Allen Persohn (Rosie), Jasper. Preceding her in death were her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial for Donna Faye Kluesner will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Fern (Friedman) Knies, 89, died Jan. 22, 2008, in Jasper. Surviving are a son, Rudy; sister, Roberta Schneider; brother, Danny Friedman; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Raphael Catholic Church, burial in the church cemetery. Visitation from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorials may be made to the Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center. Catherine (Catty) E. Lagenour, age 84, Dubois, Indiana died at 2:30 a.m. today (Tuesday (October 6, 2009) in the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. She was born on June 12, 1925 at Dubois, Indiana to Edward and Ehrie (Nordhoff) Rasche. She married Clidis (Clyde) Lagenour on November 25, 1954, he preceded her in death on September 9, 1987. Surviving, 2 daughters, Mrs. Steve (Penny) Anderson, Jasper, IN Mrs. Matthew (Bridgett) Jones, Dubois, IN 2 sons, Jeffrey Lagenour and his wife Cheryl Timothy Lagenour both Dubois, IN 7 grandchildren 1 brother, Edward Rasche, Jasper, IN 2 sisters, Bertha Seger, Jasper, IN Frieda Chanley, Greenwood, IN Preceding her in death besides her husband are 2 brothers, Joe Rasche and another brother, Silas Rasche died while serving in WWII in 1943. Also 3 sisters, Marie Sermersheim, Lucille Rasche and Alma Blessinger. Catty Lagenour was a Avon Representative for 47 years, and was a member of the Avon President’s Club. She was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality. She served as a lector and was a past president of the Ladies sodality had served on the church council. She was a recipitant of the Brute Award of the Diocese of Evansville and served on the board of St. Vincent DePaul Society. Funeral services for Catty Lagenour will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday (October 8, 2009) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow St. Raphael’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday (October 7, 2009) at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Walter “Short” Linne age 80 of Hillham, Indiana died at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday (May 11, 2005) in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana. He was born at Tell City, Indiana on December 23, 1924 to Frank and Anna (Beckman) Linne. He married Mary Margaret Seng on June 4, 1946, she preceded him in death on August 25, 1985. Short Linne retired form the Indiana Cabinet Company in Dubois. He is a member of St. Rapahael Catholic Church in Dubois and the Dubois Community Club. Surviving are 5 daughters; Mrs. Charles “Geralyn” Martin, Pasasdena, MD Mrs. Larry “Beth” Fawks, Dubois, IN Janet Linne, Dubois, IN Mrs. Chuck “Gin” Voelkel, Dubois, IN Mrs. Michael “Donna” Clauson, Dubois, IN 8 sons; Walter U. Linne, Richard Linne Daniel Linne John Linne Roger Linne Randy Linne all of Dubois, IN David Linne, Hillham, IN Keith Linne, Schnellville, IN 32 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren 1 brother, Henry “Boots” Linne, Michigan 3 sisters Dorothy “Dots” Hall Rosella “Sis” Williams Elizabeth “Betsy” Sweeny all of Tell City, IN Preceding him in death besides his wife are 2 brothers, Ray & Paul Linne. Funeral services for Short Linne will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (May 14, 2005) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Friday at the Becher - Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church. Memorial service at 3:00 p.m.Friday by members of St. Raphael’s Parish. Kevin Wade Looney age 42 of Evansville, Indiana and formerly of Dubois, Indiana died on Monday evening at his home in Evansville. He was born at Jasper, Indiana on October 21, 1964 to Dalphus E Jr and Cyrilla (Matheis) Looney. Kevin Looney a U.S.Navy Veteran and working as a Boilermaker. He was a member of the Boilermaker Union Local #374. Surviving. 2 daughter, Ashley Looney, Haysville, IN Mrs. Scott (Candi) VanPelt, Jasper, IN 1 sons, Richard Looney, Dubois, In Mother, Cyrilla Matheis, Jasper, IN Father, Dal E. Looney, Jr., Otwell, In step-mother (Sandy) Looney. 3 grandchildren. 2 sisters, Mrs. Greg (DeAnn) Meyer, Dubois, IN Terri Lynn Looney, Otwell, IN Preceding him in death is 1 brother Mark Looney. Funeral services for Kevin Looney will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (August 11, 2007) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial in St. Raphael Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday (August 10, 2007 at St. John Lutheran Church basement at the Dubois Crossroads and one hour before services on Saturday at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. Adeline V. Mathies, age 92, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana. Adeline was born in Dubois, Indiana, on June 13, 1926, to Henry and Theresia (Mathias) Reker. Her first marriage was to Emil S. Kempf on August 10, 1948, in St. Celestine Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1955. She then married Elmer M. Mathies on December 28, 1963, and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2005. Adeline was a homemaker and member of St. Isidore Parish - St. Raphael's Campus. She taught religion at St. Raphael's for many years, worked in the chicken houses in Dubois, and she also babysat. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, quilting, setting on her swing outside, and visiting and talking with family and friends. Surviving are two daughters, Paulette (Bruce) Schilling, Jasper, IN, Sharon Hoffman, French Lick, IN, three sons, Donald S. Kempf, Michael Mathies and Paul Mathies, all of Dubois, IN, three grandchildren, Joshua Kempf, Elizabeth Barretto, Keyton Hoffman, one step granddaughter, Shalay Lampert, five great grandchildren, Jalen Richards, Madeline, Lillian and Colten Kempf, and Keola Barretto. Preceding her in death besides her husband are one daughter Rosemary Kempf, who died in infancy, one son-in-law, Kurt Hoffman, four sisters, Clarissa Wilson, Emma Reker, Esther Schroering, Hilda Nordhoff, and four brothers, Carl, Bill, Alois, and Joe Reker. A Mass of Christian Burial for Adeline V. Mathies will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish or to a favorite charity. Elmer M.
Mathies age 73 of Dubois, Indiana died at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday (January 22,
2005) in the Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. He was born at Dubois, Indiana on July 8, 1931 to Fred and Eleanore Stemle Mathies. He married Adeline Reker Kempf on December 28, 1963. Elmer Mathies retired form the Jasper Engince exchange and also was a farmer at Dubois was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Elmer was an avid card player. Surviving is his wife Adeline. 2 daughters; Mrs. Bruce “Paulette” Schilling, Jasper, IN Mrs. Kurt “Sharon Rose” Hoffman, French Lick, IN 2 sons; Michael and Paul Mathies, both Dubois, IN 1 step-son, Donald S. Kempf, Ferdinand, IN 1 grandson and 3 step grandchildren. 2 brothers, Delbert and Robert O. Mathies both of Jasper. 1 step - brother, Leonard Heeke, Celestine, IN Preceding him in death are 2 sisters, Mary Lee Lueken and Betty Jean Mathies who died infancy. Funeral services for Elmer Mathies will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (January 25, 2005) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 1 - 8 p.m. Monday at the Becher - Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Monday by members of St. Raphael’s Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois or to Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. Gerald B. Mathies, age 64, Jasper, Indiana, died at 9:00 p.m. Thursday (October 22, 2009) in St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. He was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on May 30, 1945 to Bernard C. and Margaret K. (Hoffman) Mathies. Surviving, 1 daughter, Mrs. Paul (Melissa) Eckert, Jasper, IN 2 sons, Darren J. Mathies, Ryan M. Mathies both of Jasper, IN 4 grandchildren, Claire & Emily Mathies, Karlie & Reid Eckert 3 sisters, Doris Lee Hohler, Celestine, IN Mrs. James (Alvenia) Uebelhor, Schnellville, IN Virginia Love, Pikeville, KY 2 brothers, Arthur Mathies, Ireland, IN Allen Mathies, Jasper, IN Preceding him in death besides his parents is 1 sister, Yvonne Mathies who died in infancy and 1 brother, Leroy Mathies. Gerald Mathies was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharist Minister. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and had worked for Lewis Bakery, Inc. and was an insurance agent for Farm Bureau Insurance. He is a member of the American Legion Post # 147, 40 & 8 and the Jasper Knight of Columbus. Gerald was a member of the Dubois High School Class of 1963. He was an avid Chicago Bears Fan, he loved baseball and basketball. Funeral services for Gerald Mathies will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday (October 26, 2009) in St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. Monday (October 26, 2009) until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Connor Leo Mehringer age 2 of Dubois passed away at 3:05 A.M. of cancer Friday May 4, 2007 at Riley’s Children Hospital at Indianapolis. He was born March 2, 2005 to: Larry R. and Tamra (Pund) Mehringer. Surviving His parents-Larry R. and Tammy (Pund) Mehringer of Dubois. Krista, Katrina, Sara, and Hannah Mehringer all of Dubois. Paternal Grandmother-Mary Ann Mehringer of Dubois. Maternal Grandparents-Francis and Rose Ann Pund of St. Anthony Preceded in death by his Paternal grand father-Leo J. Mehringer. Visitation will be held from 12:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. There will be a Prayer service at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home by St. Raphael Parish. Funeral will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday May 7, 2007 at St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Riley’s Children Hospital, St. Raphael Catholic Church or the Northeast Dubois School Libraries. Leo J. Mehringer age 78 of Celestine died at 7:55 a.m. Monday (March 3, 2008) in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born on January 1, 1930 at Celestine, Indiana to Nicholas and Katherine (Spellmeyer) Mehringer. He married Marilyn Brames in Holy Family Catholic Church on May 2, 1953 – she preceded him in death on February 14, 2002. Longtime employee of the Dubois Elevator and retired from the Jasper Park and Recreation Dept as the superintendant of Beaver Lake He is a member of St. Peter Celestine Catholic Church – Celestine Community Club. Surviving are 3 daughters; Byron (Ruth) Jarboe Gary (Kris) Giesler Shane (Diane) Lindauer all of Jasper 3 sons; Jim Mehringer and spouse (Susan), Cincinnati, OH Bob “Beano” Mehringer and spouse (Janet), Schnellville, IN Bernie Mehringer, Indianapolis, IN 12 grandchildren 1 great grandson 1 sister, Cecelia Miller, Ireland, IN Also his caregiver and niece Joan Chappell, Petersburg, In Preceding him in death besides his wife is 1 daughter Elizabeth Benton and 2 grandsons, Kale Giesler and Matthew Jarboe. Funeral services for Leo Mehringer will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday (March 6, 2008) in St. Celestine Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Celestine Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday (March 5, 2008) at the Becher- Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Rosary service at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday by members of St. Peter Celestine Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Celestine Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Mary Ann Mehringer, age 82, of Dubois, Indiana, died at 6:58 p.m. Tuesday (March 17, 2009) in the Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born on August 1, 1926 at Jasper, Indiana to August and Clara (Schuetter) Kunz. She married Leo J. Mehringer on August 26, 1947, he preceded her in death on September 7, 2004. Mary Ann Mehringer was a homemaker and member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana She enjoyed working Cross-Word Puzzles, Dining out, Bingo and going to movies. Surviving; 3 daughters, Mrs. Bill (Marcia) Stetter Mrs. Don (Lea Ann ) Vonderheide both Dubois, IN Mrs. John (Suzan) Alles, Duff, IN 3 sons, Allan Mehringer, Jasper, IN Larry Mehringer & Tim Mehringer both of Dubois, IN 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 1 sister, Helen Newton, Jasper, IN 1 brother, Frank Kunz, Evansville, In Preceding her in death besides her husband and 1 grandson Connor Mehringer. 5 sisters, Maxine Fuchs, Bernadine Kunz, Laura Dages (Twin) , Betty Nordhoff, Edna Campbell 5 brothers, Edward, Bernard, Eugene, Donald and William Kunz. Funeral services for Mary Ann Mehringer will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday (March 20, 2009) in Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday (March 19, 2009) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Rosary at 3:00 p..m. by members of St. Raphael’s Parish at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Robert N. Montgomery age 78 of Jeffersonville, Indiana died at 7:20 a.m. Thursday (November 3, 2005) in the Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on January 22, 1927 at Chattanooga, Tennessee to Maynard and Gertrude (Shanks) Montgomery. He married Mary Lou Nonte on June 18, 1949 in St. Matthews Catholic Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Robert Montgomery is a WWII Navy Veteran; he retired from the Federal Aviation Administration where he worked as an electronic engineer. He is a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Clarksville, Indiana and the American Legion Post in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Surviving is his wife Mary Lou 2 daughters, Mrs. Steve “Peggy” Gallay, Hill City, MN Mrs. James “Rae” Zandlo, St. Paul, MN 2 sons, Stephen Montgomery, Bethesda, MD Bruce Montgomery, East Bethel, MN 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. 1 sister, Elinor Chapman, Knoxville, TN He was preceded in death by 1 brother Howard Montgomery. Funeral services for Robert N. Montgomery will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday (November 7, 2005) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery at Dubois, IN Friends may call from 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday at the Becher – Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Lois Jean
"Jeanne" Neukam, age 88, of Dubois, Indiana passed away at
10:35 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven
in Sacramento, California.
She was born June 25, 1930 in Dubois, Indiana to Ray and Lorena (Seger) Matheis. She was a graduate of Dubois High School and Lockyear Business College in Evansville, Indiana. Jeanne was a secretary and bookkeeper at Jasper Lumber Company for many years. She was a member of St. Isadore Parish - St. Raphael's Campus. She enjoyed watching basketball on television, playing cards with family and friends, and most of all her dog, "Muff". Surviving are two daughters: Shelley Fehribach (Eric), Jasper, IN and Holly Butler, Elk Grove, CA; Five grandchildren: Dylan Fehribach, Keila Butler, Leia Grand (Patrick), Slade Butler and Tyia Colfescu; Four great grandchildren: Malia and Mason Tye, and Henry and Violet Grand; One sister: Diane Craig, Jeffersonville, IN; One nephew and six nieces. Preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Vernon (Sherri) and Harold Matheis A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in the church cemetery, there will be no visitation before Mass. A luncheon will be held immediately after in the church basement for family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Edna C. Nonte, age 91 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 10:09 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. She was born at Celestine, Indiana on December 12, 1927, to Joseph and Anna (Schnell) Heichelbech. She married Victor Nonte who passed away December 9, 1992. Edna retired from Kimball International (Style masters Division) and previously had worked for Dubois Cabinet Company in Dubois and many years at the Mathies Café in Dubois. She is a member of St. Isidore Parish – St. Raphael’s Campus in Dubois. Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper. Surviving are her caregivers, Larry and Judy Beckman of Dubois, IN. Preceding her in death besides her husband are four sisters; Tillie C. Beckman Alice Mathies Irene Mathies Frances Prechtel Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019, in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church or to the Dubois Fire Department and the Dubois Park. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Alois J. Pieper age 71 of Dubois, Indiana died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday ( August 10, 2003) at his home in Dubois. Korean Army Veteran He was a Barber in Dubois for 48 years . He also was a school bus driver for over 30 years for the North East Dubois School Corporation. Memberships; St. Raphael’s Catholic Church - Life member of the V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper. He was born at Dubois, Indiana on July 26, 1932. Parents; Joseph and Rosa M. (Heichelbech) Pieper. Surviving are 2 daughters; Mrs. Dale “Cynthia” Jacob, Celestine, IN. Mrs. David “Janelle” Belu, Columbus, OH 1 son; Lance Pieper, Dubois, IN 3 grandchildren; Drew and Amber Jacob and lauren Belu. His Companion; Marilyn DeBrosse, Phoenix, AZ Mother; Rosa M. Pieper, Jasper, IN 2 sisters; Marge Ruhe, Ferdinand, IN and Veronica Meinking, Cincinnati, OH 3 brothers; Edwin Pieper, Dubois, IN, Leroy and Joseph Pieper both Jasper, IN. Preceding him in death are 1 brother; Henry Pieper and 1 sister; Anna Marie Reyling another sister died in infancy. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11: 00 a.m. Thursday (August 14, 2003) at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. V.F.W. Post # 673 will conduct Military Graveside Rites. Friends may call one hour before services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church or to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association. Betty L. Pieper, age 81 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at home. Betty was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on April 6, 1935 to Arthur and Rosa (Steffe) Hoing. She married Eugene "Jiggs" Pieper on June 19, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Huntingburg, IN. Betty was a homemaker and previously worked as a hairdresser, and at Stork Hospital in Huntingburg. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, IN. She was an avid IU Basketball, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, and St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed playing cards, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving is her husband, Eugene "Jiggs" Pieper, two daughters, Marcia Knust, Cuzco, Gwen Kelley (Jeff), Celestine, IN, 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 Dubois, IN, 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 on Saturday at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Marie E. Pieper, age 86 died at 11:03 p.m. Saturday in the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. She was born at Ellsworth, Indiana on June 12, 1924 to John and Anna (Hasenour) Pieper. Marie was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois and the St. Raphael’s Sodality and the Silver Age Club of Dubois. She had worked for General Electric in Tell City, Indiana for 24 years and retired from Wabash Valley Produce in Dubois where she had worked for 20 years. Surviving, Her caregiver, Mrs. Bernie (Diane) Knies, Celestine, IN 2 sisters, Mrs. Hilmar (Rosemary) Denu, Dubois, IN Loretta Wise, Louisville, KY 2 brothers, Ben Pieper and spouse (Phyllis) Dubois, IN Albert Pieper and spouse (Monica) Sarasota, FL Preceding her in death besides her parents are brothers, Eugene Pieper and Edward and Victor Pieper both died in infancy. Funeral services for Marie Pieper will be held at 11:00 a .m. Tuesday (September 21, 2010) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. Friends may call 2 hour before services at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Cletus R. Rasche Sr. age 83 of Dubois died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday (December 13, 2006) in the Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. He was born at Dubois, Indiana on June 27, 1923 to Leo and Margaret (Kapp) Rasche, married to Doris Chambers on May 24, 1952. Cletus Rasche was a WWII Army Veteran and retired construction worker and farmer. He is a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois and the Dubois Community Club. Surviving is his wife Doris 2 daughters, Mrs. Scott (Janice) Williams, Jasper, IN Mrs. Gary (Susan) Stetter, Huntingburg, IN 4 sons Cletus Rasche Jr. Larry Rasche Bob Rasche all of Dubois, In Arthur Rasche, Jasper, IN 17 Grandchildren 4 step grandchildren 11 great Grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren. 1 brother, Edgar Rasche, Dubois, Indiana Preceding him in death is 1 sister Virginia Zehr and 1 brother Elmer Rasche. Funeral services for Cletus Rasche will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (December 20, 2006) in St. Raphael Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper will conduct military grave side rites. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday (December 19, 2006) at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Patrick Rasche age 49 of Jasper formerly of Dubois passed away at 8:08 p.m. Saturday October 18, 2003 at Jasper Memorial Hospital of natural causes. He was born July 31 1954 in Jasper to: Edgar and Rita (Schroering) Rasche. He was a 1972 graduate of Dubois High School, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. Surviving: his parents Edgar and Rita Rasche of Dubois. 4 brothers- Charlie Rasche of Dubois, Joe Rasche of Louisville, Eric Rasche of Bloomington IN., and Eddie Rasche of Jasper. 4 sisters-Mrs. Linus (Mary) Bauer, Mrs. Tim (Christine) Matheis both of Dubois, Mrs. Kenneth (Laurie) Seal of Cannelburg, and Mrs. Gary Geralyn Redman of Mt. Vernon IN. Preceded in death by 2 brothers-Danny and Keith Rasche. There will be a funeral Mass at 9:00 a.m. Saturday October 25, 2003 at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois. There will be no visitation. Becher & Kluesner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Raphael Catholic Church or the Friends of Southern Hills Group Home in Jasper. Rita Mae Rasche age 75 of Dubois, Indiana died at 5:30 a.m. today (Monday) February 23, 2004) at the Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on April 11, 1928. Her parents; Fred and Mary (Pieper) Schroering. She married Edgar Rasche on September 27, 1952. She was a Homemaker and member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. Surviving are her husband Edgar Rasche. 4 daughters; Mrs. Linus “Mary” Bauer, Mrs. Tim “Christine” Matheis, both of Dubois, IN Mrs. Kenneth “Laura” Seal, Cannelburg, IN Mrs. Gary “Geralyn” Redman, Mt. Vernon, IN 4 sons; Charlie Rasche, Joe Rasche, both of Dubois, IN Eric Rasche, Bloomington, IN Eddie Rasche, Jasper, IN 1 sister; Mrs. Raymond “Elizabeth” Rush, St. P:hillips, IN 17 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are 3 sons; Daniel , Keith and Patrick Rasche. 2 sisters; Albertine C. Bair ande Doris Ann Friedman and 1 brother, Charles Schroering. Funeral services for Rita Mae Rasche will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (February 25, 2004 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Tuesday (February 24, 2004) at the Becher - Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Prayer Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home by members of St. Raphael’s Parish. Edgar A. Rasche Sr. Dubois County Free Press August 9, 2012 by Matthew Crane Edgar A. Rasche Sr., age 85 of Dubois, passed away at 11:02 p.m., Wednesday (August 8, 2012) at home. He was born in Dubois, IN on August 16, 1926 to Leo and Margaret (Kapp) Rasche. He married Rita Mae Schroering on September 27, 1952 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2004. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during WWII. He logged with horses, and later worked for North American Products where he retired. He enjoyed making homemade wine, hunting, gardening, selling produce, and cutting and selling firewood. Surviving, Four daughters,
Four Sons,
21 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren 16 Step Great Grandchildren 5 Step Great-Great Grandchildren Preceding Edgar in death besides his wife are 3 sons; Daniel, Keith, and Patrick Rasche. One sister; Virginia Zehr, and 2 brothers; Cletus Sr, and Elmer Rasche. Funeral services for Edgar Rasche will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (August 11, 2012) at St Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, IN, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday (August 10, 2012) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St Raphael’s Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Dorothy
Reckelhoff, 92, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Northwood
Retirement Community in Jasper. Robert E.
Reckelhoff, age 74 , passed away at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday,
(February 11, 2014), in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville,
Indiana. He was born in Jasper on January 20, 1940 to Othmar and
Dorothy (Brosmer) Reckelhoff. He was a graduate of Huntingburg High
School. Bob managed the Huntingburg Eagles for many years and also
worked at the former Twin Front Restaurant in Jasper. He was a member
of Huntingburg Eagles Club, Jasper Moose Lodge #1175, the Jasper
Outdoor Recreation Club and the Sons of The American Legion. Surviving,
Sister, Mary Hudson and husband Gerald, Jasper, IN Five nieces and one nephew. Donna Hudson, Janet Hudson Judd, Cindy Lindauer, Wanda Jones and Terri Lenoir and Jerry Hudson. Funeral services for Robert Reckelhoff will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, (February 14, 2014), at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois, Indiana. Fr. Ray Brenner will officiate. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, (February 13, 2014), at the funeral home. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday by the Loyal Order of the Moose at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association. Kathleen A. Rottet, age 63 of Jasper, passed away at 3:12 p.m. Friday, (August 15, 2014), in Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born in Huntingburg, Indiana August 10, 1951 to Ralph and Alma (Bolte) Meyer. She married Steven Rottet on April 25, 1971 in St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony, Indiana. She was a graduate of Jasper High School Class of 1969. She retired from Headquarters Restaurant in Jasper where she had worked for many years. Kathleen was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Surviving, Husband, Steven Rottet Daughters, Kimberly Mundy and husband Chad, Jasper, IN Sandy Elmore and husband Reggie, Jasper, IN Son, Christopher Rottet, Jasper, IN Three grandchildren, Trey Mundy, Jade Mundy and Jeffery Elmore. Sister, Carol Rasche and husband Bob, Grand Rapids, MI Step-Mother, Albertina (Tina) Meyer, St. Anthony, IN She was preceded in death by one brother Gary Meyer. Funeral services for Kathleen Rottet will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, (August 19, 2014) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday, (August 18, 2014) at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorials contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Esther F. Schepers, age 100 of Jasper, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Wednesday (October 10, 2012) at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. Esther was born on November 15, 1911 in Dubois, IN to George and Theresia (Hasenour) Schepers. She was an elementary school teacher for 46 years. She taught for 14 years in Dubois, Indiana, 10 years at Lake Village Consolidated Schools, Indiana, and 22 years at Riley and Knapp School in Michigan City, Indiana. She received both her B.S. and Masters Degrees from Indiana State University. She received the "Second Mile and then Some" award in 1977 and was inducted into the Michigan City Area School's "Hall of Fame" in 1983. She was a member of Queen of all Saints Church in Michigan City, and the Rosary Sodality and Catholic Women's Study Club at church. She was a member and past president of Childhood Education Association (CEA), a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Teaching Sorority, the NEA, the Classroom Teachers Association, the Retired Teachers Association, and an honorary member of Friends of the Library at Michigan City, IN. After retirement she became very active in the "Reading is Fundamental" program. She worked in this for 17 years at five elementary schools. She also conducted enrichment programs for first graders at Knapp and Jay Schools at Michigan City, IN. She enjoyed knitting, various crafts, and was an avid reader. Surviving, Nieces and Nephews Preceding Esther in death were 7 sisters: Elizabeth J. Schepers Antoinette G Scudiero Sr. Anna Mae Schepers, O.S.B. Ferdinand, IN Clara Genovese Veronica Seng Loretta Schepers Alice Murrell One Brother: Albert Schepers Funeral services for Esther Schepers will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday,( October 12, 2012) at St Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois, IN. , with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00a.m. until the 11:00a.m. service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois IN, or Queen of all Saints Church in Michigan City, IN Jerome A.
Schepers age 60 of Dubois died Saturday Evening (January
3,
2004) at his farm at Dubois from injuries in a farming accident. He was born at Dubois, Indiana on January 15, 1943. His parents; Henry and Ardella (Theising) Schepers. He married Janet James October 24, 1964 at St. Augustine at Leopold, Indiana. He worked for Kimball International (Flexcel Plant) and a farmer in the Dubois Community. He served as Past President of the Dubois Little League and also served as past president of the Dubois Community Club. His memberships include St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, and the Holy Name Society - The Jasper German Club - Dubois County Farm Bureau- Dubois Community Club. He was a 1961 graduate of Northeast Dubois High School. Surviving are his wife Janet. 1 daughter; Mrs. Lincoln “Lavone” Mangin, Dubois, IN 2 sons; Kevin Schepers, Celestine,IN Jeremy Schepers, Dubois, IN 6 grandchildren. 1 sister; Mrs. Jerry “Monica” Jahn, Jasper, IN 3 brothers; Ralph Schepers, Long Beach, CA Herbert Schepers, Celestine, IN Harold Schepers, Auburn, Me Funeral services for Jerome Schepers will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (January 7, 2004) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Becher - Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael CatholicChurch. Ralph J.
Schepers,
age 77 of Long Beach ,CA, formerly of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at
8:00 p.m. on Thursday (May 19, 2016), in Long Beach, California.
Ralph was born in Dubois, Indiana on April 3, 1939 to Henry and Ardella (Theising) Schepers. Ralph worked as a general contractor in Long Beach California for over 30 years. He worked as a realtor in California and previously operated the Twin Front Shell station in Jasper and the Shell Station in Dubois. He attended the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School. receiving his culinary certificate. He also worked part time for Holiday World in the summer of 2015. He was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Long Beach, CA. He served in the Indiana Army National Guard. He enjoyed oil painting and wood carving of birds. He also enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, traveling, the outdoors, and spending time at the beach. Surviving, Four Daughters; Diane Denton and husband Will, St. Anthony, IN Brenda DeLapaz and husband Ferdinand, Long Beach, CA Gail Fischer and husband Rodney, Santa Claus, IN Sherry Smith and husband Lane, Lake Mills, WI Two Sons; Darryl Schepers, Huntingburg, IN Michael Schepers, Huntingburg, IN Nineteen Grandchildren Six Great-Grandchildren One sister, Monica Jahn and her husband Jerry, Jasper, IN Preceding him in death was one grandson; Joshua Laymon, and three brothers; Herbert "Herb" Schepers, Jerome Schepers, and Harold Schepers. Funeral services for Ralph Schepers will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, (May 28, 2016) in St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Saturday (May 28, 2016)at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church, or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Donna R.
Scherle, age 63, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 9:07
p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at home.
Donna was born in Jasper, Indiana, on December 29, 1954, to Claude and Mary Catherine (Brosmer) Mehringer. She married Bob Scherle on October 27, 1974, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. She was a 1972 graduate of Jasper High School. She was a longtime technician for Verizon phone company. She also did office work for various local businesses. Donna was a member of St. Isidore Parish - St. Raphael's Catholic Church and the Patoka Valley Quilter's Guild. She enjoyed traveling, quilting with her various small quilting groups, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a recipient of the Brute Award. Surviving are her husband, Bob Scherle, Dubois, IN, three children, Audrey (Ryan) Case, Adam Scherle, Alyssa (Kleet) Kluesner, all of Dubois, IN, six grandchildren, Rolen, Camden, Kinley, and Callan Case, and Levi and Brogan Kluesner, her mother, Mary Catherine Mehringer, Jasper, IN, three sisters, Diane (Charlie) Verkamp, Schnellville, IN, Martha (Kevin) Keusch, Ireland, IN, Tricia (Dan) Mehringer, Jasper, IN, three brothers, Stan (Mary Jane) Mehringer, Teague, TX, Glen (Marcia) Mehringer, Jasper, IN, Mark Mehringer, Jasper, IN. Preceding her in death are her father, Claude Mehringer. A Mass of Christian Burial for Donna R. Scherle will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish or a favorite charity. Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Charles E.
Schneider, age 75 of Dubois, Indiana passed away at 1:35
p.m. Tuesday, (April 12, 2016) in Cathedral Health Care in Jasper,
Indiana.
He was born in Jasper, Indiana on December 2, 1940 to to Robert and Leona (Marks) Schneider. He married Georgia Lea Ziegler on May 20, 1961. Charlie was self employed construction contractor and home builder. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Bricklayers Union, Dubois JC's and Dubois Softball League. He enjoyed NASCAR and was an Avid card player , Surviving, Wife, Georgia Lea "Sis" Schneider Daughter, Misty Bohnert and husband Jason, Jasper, IN Three Sons; Greg Schneider wife Pam, Jasper, IN Ed Schneider and wife Sharla, Idaho Falls, ID Dave Schneider and wife Danielle, Jasper, In 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren 2 Brothers, Tom Schneider and wife Diane, Jasper, IN Rich Schneider and wife Norma, Zionsville, IN One Sister, Bonnie Sergesketter , Jasper, In Preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa Elizabeth Schneider. Funeral services for Charles Schneider will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, (April 18, 2016) in St. Raphael's Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (April 17, 2016), at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to wishes of the family. Online Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. Roberta K.
“Babe” (Terwiske) Schneider,
age 89 of Dubois, Indiana died at 1:15 p.m. Friday (May 28, 2010) in
the Brookside Village Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born on
August 14, 1920 at Dubois, Indiana to Edward and Lula (Flick) Friedman.
She married Sylvester F. Schneider on July 11, 1978, he preceded her in
death on November 2, 1996. Roberta was a member of St. Raphael’s
Catholic Church in Dubois. She was a 4-H Leader and had worked for
Wabash Valley Produce at Dubois for many years. She enjoyed painting,
sewing and baking. She donated the property for the building of the new
Library in Dubois. Surviving,
1 daughter, Mary Jane Budell, Dubois, IN 6 sons, Gerald Terwiske and spouse Shirley Dennis “Butch” Terwiske and spouse Diana Aaron Terwiske and companion Wes Dillehay Donald Terwiske and spouse Cindy all of Dubois, IN Alan Terwiske and Jan Schepers, St. Anthony, IN Tim Terwiske and spouse Sandra, Celestine, IN 20 grandchildren , 25 great grandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren and 1 step great great granddaughter. 1 brother Daniel Friedman, Dubois, IN Preceding her in death besides her husband is 1 grandson, Brandon Terwiske 1 brother Jim Friedman and 2 sister Jessie Chastain and Fern Knies. Funeral services for Roberta Schneider will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (June 1, 2010) in St Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois, Indiana. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday (May 31, 2010) at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois or to the new Dubois Library. Eugene E.
Schnell
age 66 of Dubois passed away at 9:32 P.M. Wednesday July 19, 2006 at
Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1939 at Dubois to:
John and Emma (Brosmer) Schnell. He married Norma J. Kapp February 12,
1966. He was a Farmer in the Dubois area and a U.S. Army Veteran. He
was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, and American Legion Post
147. Surviving: his wife Norma Schnell of Dubois
4 sons-Robert of Celestine, Thomas of New Braunfels TX., Roy of Haysville, and Randy Schnell of Dubois. 3 daughters-Mrs. Brent (Rosemary) Sutton and Mrs. Gary (Kathy) Tooley both of Huntingburg, and Mrs. Chad (Kristy) Hartmann of Evansville. 10 Grandchildren 2 Step Grandchildren 1 step great grandson Preceded in death by 1 son Joseph Schnell Visitation will be held from 11:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday July 24, 2006 at St. Raphaels Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in the church cemetery. American Legion Post 147 will conduct the Military grave Side rites. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society or St. Raphael Catholic Church. Norma Jean
Schnell, age 80, of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 4:25
a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana.
Norma was born in Dubois County on March 9, 1940 to Albert and Anastasia "Clara" (Kapp) Schneider. She married Eugene Schnell on February 12, 1966, he preceded her in death on July 19, 2006. Norma was well known for her cooking. She was a cook at Jasper Memorial Hospital and Mathies Cafe in Dubois. She spent many hours on the farm alongside her husband. She will be remembered by her smile and ability to make others laugh. She was a lifelong member of St. Isadore Parish-St. Raphael's Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, crocheting, and watching the hummingbirds from her window. Surviving are three daughters, Rosemary (Brent) Sutton, Huntingburg, IN, Kathy (Gary) Tooley Huntingburg, IN, Kristy (Chad) Hartmann, Evansville, IN, four sons, Robert (Becky) Schnell, Celestine, IN, Thomas Schnell and companion, Sylvia Quintanilla, Dallas, TX, Roy (Debbie) Schnell, Jasper, IN, and Randy (Keena) Schnell, Jasper, IN, twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren, three sisters Dorothy Hollinden, St. Henry, IN, Elfrieda Oeding, Ferdinand, IN, Lucille Kleeman, Huntingburg, IN, and one brother Arthur Kapp, Jasper, IN. Preceding her in death besides her husband, is one son Joseph Schnell, three brothers, James, Basil, and Charles Kapp who died in infancy and one sister Joan Kapp who also died in infancy. Private services will be held at the Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home downtown chapel in Jasper, Indiana, with burial at St. Raphael's Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com James V. Schreiber, age 74 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday (June 28, 2014) at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana. James was born in Gary, Indiana on August 03, 1939 to Victor and Bertha (Hein) Schreiber. He retired from Wabash Valley Produce in Dubois, Indiana. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Surviving, One Daughter; Karen Horn, Terre Haute, IN One Son;
Rodney Schreiber and his wife Regina, Pensacola, FL Six Grandchildren Five Great Grandchildren Three Sisters; Wilma Lape, Rensselaer, IN Marilyn Massey and
her husband Keith, Dubois, IN
Carole Danford, Dubois, IN One Brother; Vernon Schreiber, Merrillville, IN Preceding him in death are his parents. Funeral services for James V. Schreiber will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday (July 1, 2014) at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, 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 Tuesday (July 1, 2014) at St. Raphael's Church in Dubois, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Donna L. Seal,
age 77 of Dubois, Indiana passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, August
19, 2020 in St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana.
Donna was born in Dubois, Indiana on July 15, 1943 to Joseph and Verona (Rasche) Terwiske. She married Dwight Edward Seal Sr. in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana. She was a 1961 graduate of Dubois High School. She had worked for many years for Wabash Valley Produce in Dubois and previously worked for the Jasper Glove Company. She is a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church – St. Raphael Campus in Dubois, Indiana. Her hobbies were crocheted Afghans, going to yard sales and traveling with her husband and dancing. Also her joys were spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her husband Dwight Edward Seal Sr. One daughter, Roxann King, Terre Haute, IN. One son, Dwight Edward Seal Jr. Dubois, Indiana. Five grandchildren, Julie Potts, Skyler Potts, Levi King, Charlie Seal and Daniel Seal. And two great grandchildren, Addyson Potts and Lexi Potts. Three sisters, Marilyn Padgett, Jasper, IN, Marlene Morgan, Huntingburg, Indiana. Judy (Ronnie) Carnes, French Lick, Indiana. Preceding her in death are one sister, Imogene “Jeanie” Collon and two brothers, Bob and Bill Terwiske. Private services were held at the Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home with burial to follow at a later date in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois, Indiana. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Albert L. Seger, age 96 of Jasper passed away at 5:06 a.m. Monday (June 20, 2011) at his home. He was born at Jasper, Indiana on November 24, 1914 to John and Theresia (Beckman) Seger. He married Lucille E. Matheis on August 20, 1946. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2003. Albert was a WWII Navy and Army Veteran . He retired from Kimball International. He is a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church ,The Holy Name Society ,The Jasper Knights of Columbus, The American Legion Post # 147 and V.F.W. Post #673 . Surviving, Six daughters, Mrs. Ken (Liz) Neukam, Haysville, IN Mrs. Steve (Sheila) Collett, Huntingburg, IN Constance Leslie , San Francisco, CA Rese Kress, Dubois, IN Maureen Werne and Mrs. Jeff (Paula) Knies , Jasper, IN Three sons, Randy Seger Bruce Seger and Bill Seger all of Jasper, IN 24 grandchildren, three step- grandchildren , 19 great grandchildren and two step- great grandchildren. Preceding him in death besides his wife is one great grandson. Two sisters, Louise Schnell and Lorena Matheis. Nine brothers Urban, Alois, Victor, Herman, Edwin, Oscar , Leroy , Robert and John Seger. Funeral services for Albert Seger will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday (June 24, 2011) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. V.F.W. Post # 673 will conduct military grave side rites. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday (June 23, 2011) at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Raphael Parish Endowment or to a favorite charity. Lucille E. Seger age 87 of Dubois died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday (October 29, 2003) in the Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on February 21, 1916. Her parents; John C. and Mayme A. (Seng) Matheis. Married to Albert L.Seger on August 20. 1946.She retired from the Greater Jasper School Corporation. She taught school for 36 years. Memberships; St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband Albert. 6 daughters; Mrs. Ken “Elizabeth” Neukam, Haysville, IN Mrs. Steve “Sheila” Collett, Huntingburg, IN Constance Leslie, Rese Kress, Maureen Werne Mrs. Jeff “Paula”Knies, all of Jasper, IN 3 sons; Randy Seger and Bill Seger, both of Jasper, IN-Bruce Seger, Dubois, IN 24 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren 3 Sisters; Genevieve Seger and Mary Ann Birk, both of Jasper, IN Mrs. John “Celine” Schott, Dubois, IN 1 brother; Richard Matheis, Dubois, IN Preceding her in death are 4 sisters; Marcella Sally”Phelan, Cyrilla Rose Matheis, and two infants and 5 brothers; Hilary, Norbert, Marcus, Herman and Bernard Matheis. Funeral services for Lucille Seger will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday (November 1, 2003) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Friday. Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. by members of St. Raphael’s Parish. Memorial service at 6:30 p.m. by the American Legion Auxiliary and the V.F.W. Auxiliary at 6:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association. James (Jim) A. Seger, 84, of Dubois, passed away at his home in Dubois, Indiana, on Friday afternoon, November 17, 2017, as the result of an accident. He was born in the same Dubois house on August 22, 1933, to Frank and Margaret (Schmitt) Seger. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Dubois High School. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. He married Susanne M. Burke on October 3, 1957, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Together they owned and operated a poultry farm in the Dubois area. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2017. Jim was a life-time, active member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, served as a volunteer and board member on the Dubois County Museum. He served 11 years on the Northeast Dubois School Board. He was on the Old National Bank Advisory Board. He received the 1975 Outstanding Conservation Farmer Award. He was also a member of the Dubois Jaycees and Dubois Community Club. He was very family-oriented and an avid farmer and gardener. He also enjoyed yard work, golfing, fishing, watching ballgames, and playing cards. He is survived by two daughters, Carla (Bill) Hall, Cuzco, IN, and Beth (Randy) Neukam, Dubois, IN; three sons, Doug Seger, Cuzco, IN, Dan (Brenda) Seger, Bloomington, IL, and Pat (Cheryl) Seger, Dubois, IN; 12 grandchildren, Jade Hall, Erica Neukam and Whitney Hall, Bryce Neukam and Taylor Neukam, Jacob Seger, Alison Seger, Nick Seger and Megan Seger, Crystal Seger, Brooke Seger and Jalen Seger; three great-grandchildren, Landon Uppencamp, Gibson Hall, and Rhett Neukam; and one brother, Linus (June) Seger, Astoria, OR. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Florentine Mathias; six brothers, Francis Seger, Alvin Seger, Charles Seger, Bernard Seger, Cletus Seger and Claude Seger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. A rosary will be prayed at 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home by St. Isidore Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish, Dubois County Museum, or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. She was born in Jasper on October 6, 1935, to John and Catherine (Thais) Burke. She married James A. Seger October 3, 1957 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Susanne was a graduate of Jasper High School Class of 1953. She, along with her husband, owned and operated a poultry farm operation in the Dubois area. She is a member of St. Isidore Catholic Parish – St. Raphael’s Church. She was past president of the Ladies Sodality of St. Raphael’s Parish as well as a member of church choir and past member of the Dubois Community Club. She had a passion for art, sewing, gardening, enjoyed hummingbirds and loved family get-togethers and playing cards. She is survived by her husband, Jim Seger; two daughters, Carla Hall (Bill) of Cuzco and Beth Neukam (Randy) of Dubois; three sons, Doug Seger of Cuzco, Dan Seger (Brenda) of Bloomington, Ill. and Pat Seger (Cheryl) of Dubois; 12 grandchildren, Jade Hall, Erica Neukam and Whitney Hall, Bryce Neukam and Taylor Neukam, Jacob Seger, Alison Seger, Nick Seger and Megan Seger, Crystal Seger, Brooke Seger and Jalen Seger; three great-grandchildren, Landon Uppencamp, Gibson Hall and Rhett Neukam; one brother, Michael Burke (Linda) of Jasper. Preceded her in death are five brothers; Max Burke, Carl Burke, Richard Burke, Stan Burke and Bob Burke. A Mass of Christian Burial for Susanne Seger will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. A rosary will be held at 1:45 p.m. Monday by St. Members of St. Raphael Parish at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, St. Isidore Parish or to a favorite charity. Lula Frances
Seger, 96, of Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away September
24, 2014. Lula was born September 27, 1917, in Jennings Co., IN. She
was the second daughter of nine born to the late Louis and Pearl
(Arney) Speer. Lula married Henry B. Seger of Dubois, IN, in 1943, and
they had four children. She is survived by her children, Eric Phil
Seger of Amargosa Valley, NV, Tony Seger (Mary) of Trafalgar, IN,
Monica Want (Jim) of Superior, CO, and Rita Mae Hildebrandt (Greg) of
Winamac, IN. She is also survived by sisters, Nancy Morris, Donna
Arianoutsos and Barbara Bowers; several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, godchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Lula was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Seger and John Shultz; son-in-law, Jamie Rouch; daughter-in-law, Judy Seger; brothers, Leo and Andrew Speer; and sisters, Mary Biehle, Julia Kane and Leona Bishop. Lula earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, IN. She taught in the Indiana public schools for forty years, teaching Home Economics, Physical Education and grades one through twelve. Lula, a life-long Indiana resident, served as president of the New Haven Women’s Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a life-long Catholic. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and playing euchre with family members; she was quite the competitive player. Her life will be celebrated on Friday, October 3, 2014 in St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1008 McLary Rd., Nashville, IN. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow the Mass. Her final resting place will be St. Raphael’s Cemetery, Dubois, IN. To honor Lula’s commitment to education throughout her life, memorial contributions may be made to a school of the giver’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.shirleybrothers.com. Ralph L. Seger, age 88, of Dubois, Ind., died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday (September 3, 2009) in the Columbia Health Care Center in Evansville, Ind. He was born at Dubois, Ind., on May 2, 1921, to William and Apolonia (Pieper) Seger. He married Virginia (Deedle) Merry on November 23, 1946. Surviving is his wife Deedle; 1 son, Keith Seger and spouse, Charlotte, Evansville, Ind.; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandsons. He attended school in Dubois and was a member of the first Dubois High School basketball team to have the Jeep as a mascot. He has always been an avid supporter of Jeep academics and athletics. He graduated from Dubois High School in 1939 and the following fall enrolled at Indiana University. While there he became a member of R.O.T.C. and Phi Epsilon Kappa and graduated with a degree in Business and Physical Education in 1943. Having been in R.O.T.C. he went into the U.S. Army Infantry for a short time before transferring to the U.S. Army Air Corp. While in the Air Corp he served as a navigator first on B-17s then B-29s. Following his discharge from service, he returned to Dubois and took a position at the high school teaching Business and Physical Education and coaching basketball and baseball. During this time he became active in the Indiana National Guard. He also returned to Indiana University for a Master's Degree in Education Administration. He left teaching in 1959 and began working at Dubois Elevator, later Wabash Valley Produce, until he retired. He also raised poultry on his farm near Dubois. Ralph was very active in many civic activities. He served as secretary of the Dubois Town Board for numerous years. He was involved in the efforts that started the Dubois Community Club. He served on the committee to improve the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department and served as a firefighter for many years. He helped start youth baseball in the Dubois area which later became Northeast Dubois Little League. He served on both of Dubois County's School Reorganization Committees. He was on the Board of Directors for the German American Bank and Executive Furniture. When federal grant monies became available for small rural water systems, he initiated the process and devoted much time and effort that led to the creation of the Dubois Water Utilities. He served as President of its Board of Directors for many years. He served on the Foundation Board of Memorial Hospital and been active in the Dubois County Cancer Society. He was a member of the Dubois Ruritan Club, Dubois Community Club, Dubois Development Club, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, and received the honor of being named a Kentucky Colonel. Funeral services for Ralph L. Seger will be held at 10 a.m. Monday (September 7, 2009) in St. Raphael's Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael's cemetery in Dubois. Military graveside rites by the American Legion Post #147 in Jasper. Friends may call from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Dubois Library Fund or to the Dubois Park Board. Virginia
L. "Deedle" Seger, age 88, of Dubois passed away at 9:10
a.m. on Sunday (October 13, 2013) at Brookside Village in Jasper.
Virginia was born on November 7, 1924 in Dale Indiana to Alvah North
and Florence (Singer) Merry. She married Ralph Seger on November 23,
1946 in St. Joseph Church in Jasper, IN. He preceded her in death on
September 3, 2009. Virginia was a homemaker, and worked as bookkeeper
for Hoffman Brothers Auto Dealership and later as a bookkeeper for
General Beverage and the Dubois Water Utilities. She was a member of
St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, the Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary, The Jasper Circle of the Daughters of Isabella, the Red Hat
Ladies Society, and served as the chairman for the March of Dimes in
Dubois for several years. She enjoyed golf, playing cards, watching
football, and was an Indiana University and Colts football fan. She was
also a fan of Dubois High School Sports. Surviving, One son, Richard John “Dick” Seng, 84 of Dubois, passed away on Sunday, November 17th at Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. Dick was born November 1, 1935 in Dubois to Ben and Veronica (Schepers) Seng. He married Mary Kay Heichelbech on August 27, 1960 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Dick was a retired farmer. He was a member of St. Isidore Parish, St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Dick served in the National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Seng of Dubois, one daughter, Colleen (Keith) Massey of Dubois, three sons, Greg (Kelly) Seng, Phil (Carla) Seng and Steve (Becky) Seng all of Dubois; one brother, Mike (Helen) Seng of Dubois; four sisters, Jane Benda and Ramona Pfaff of Jasper, Sr. Paulette Seng and Marilyn Seng both of Ferdinand; a brother in-law, Jim Ebert of Ferdinand; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Marie Seng; his parents, Ben and Veronica Seng; his step-mom, Henrietta Dischinger; a sister, Kathleen Ebert and a brother in-law, Tom Benda. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 21st, at 11:00 AM in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the church from 9:00 AM until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com Rita Clare Seng, age 91, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, in Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana. Rita was born in Celestine, Indiana, on May 29, 1927, to Andrew and Clara (Friedman) Merkel. She married Urban H. Seng on August 23, 1949, in St. Celestine Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on September 30, 1993. Rita was a homemaker and past member of St. Isidore Parish - St. Raphael's Catholic Church, current member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, Ladies Sodality, D of I, and St. Ann's Society. She enjoyed working with flowers, gardening, cooking, sewing, bird watching, and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are three daughters, Bonita "Bunnie" Bradley, Marlene Lane, Angie (Jeffrey) Giesler, all of Jasper, IN, three sons, Nicholas (Pat) Seng, Jasper, IN, Tom (Nanette) Seng, Dubois, IN, Vernon Seng, Jasper, IN, 12 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Preceding her in death besides her husband are one daughter, Jacqueline Seng, two sisters, Ardella Matheis and Marcella Matheis, and nine brothers, Ned, Oscar, William, Urban , Albert, Edwin, John, Hialmer, and Alfred Merkel. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rita Clare Seng will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, Indiana, 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 the church on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Sodality of St. Raphael's Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Anthony “Tony Strotman age 75 of Dubois died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday (December 29, 2004) at his home. He was born at Dubois, Indiana on August 24, 1929 to Anthony and Selma (Fischer) Strotman. He married Delores Fischer on August 25, 1951 at Huntingburg, Indiana. He served in the US Marine Corp. He was self-employed and also worked for Cave Construction Company in Jasper. Tony Strotman is a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois and V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper. Surviving is his wife Delores. 1 daughter, Karen Rochowiak, Dubois, IN 5 sons, Mike Strotman, Haysville, IN Gary Strotman Steve Strotman Bill Strotman all of Dubois, IN Paul Strotman, New York City, NY 7 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren 1 sister Mrs. Wilfred “Geraldine” Hentrupt, Jasper, IN Preceding him in death beside his parents are 1 daughter, Vicky Lynn Strotman and 2 sisters, Annis Ferguson and Lucille Royer. Funeral services for Tony Strotman will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday (January 3, 2005) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois. V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper will conduct Military Grave Side Rites. Friends may call from 11 - 8 pm Sunday at the Becher - Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Alice C. Theising, age 86 of Dubois passed away at 6:05 a.m. Sunday (December 12, 2010) in the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. She was born March 19, 1924 in Schnellville, Indiana to Leonard and Katie (Lueken) Verkamp. She married Robert Theising May 2, 1946 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Schnellville. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2004. She was a homemaker and had worked for the Jasper Glove Company. She is member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church – Ladies Sodality of St. Raphael and the Silver Age Club. Alice was an avid quilter. Surviving, 6 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Linda) Reuber Mrs. Tom (Rita) Schroering Mrs. Sid (Ruth) Fritch Mrs. Charlie (Jane) Hoffman all of Jasper. Mary Theising, Laura Theising both of Georgetown, IN 3 sons, John Theising and his spouse Mary Jo, Birdseye, IN Mark Theising and his spouse Jeanette, Schnellville, IN Daniel Theising and his spouse Janice , Dubois, IN 25 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren 2 sisters, Helen Theising and Mrs. Gene (Marie) Betz both of Schnellville, IN Preceding her in death besides her husband is a son Ronald Theising, 2 sisters, Clara Verkamp and Bernita Bourke and 2 brothers, Joseph and Hubert Verkamp. Funeral services for Alice C. Theising will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (December 15, 2010) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Becher & Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Robert F. Theising age 85 of Dubois, Indiana died at 11:35 p.m. Friday (October 29,2004) in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. He was born at Dubois, Indiana on September 24, 1919 to Joseph and Magdelena (Kempf) Theising. Married to Alice Verkamp on May 2, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Schnellville, Indiana. Robert F. Theising was a WWII Army Veteran. He had worked for Ben Adam farm and retired from the Indiana Cabinet Company in Dubois. He was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church and the V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper. Surviving is his wife Alice 6 daughters; Mrs. Paul “Linda” Reuber Mrs. Tom “Rita” Schroering Mrs. Sid “Ruth” Fritch Mrs. Charlie “Jane” Hoffman, all of Jasper, IN Mary Theising Laura Theising both of Georgetown, IN 3 sons, John Theising and Mary Jo, Birdseye, IN Mark Theising and Jeanette, Schnellville, IN Dan Theising, Dubois, IN 24 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren 1 brother, Dennis Theising, Jasper, IN 1 sister, Mrs. John “Helen” Davis,Westfield, IN Preceding him in death is 1 son Ronald Joseph Theising and 4 sisters, Ardella Schepers, Clara Schroeder, Lucille Verkamp and Cecelia Theising and 3 brothers, Cletus, Cleo and Edward Theising. Funeral services for Robert F. Theising will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (November 2, 2004) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. V.F.W. Post # 673 will conduct Military Grave Side Rites. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Monday at the Becher - Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Prayer Vigil will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday by members of St. Raphael’s Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Albert L. Wigand, age 89 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Monday, (December 30, 2013) at the home of his son Steve and Bev Wigand in Dubois. He was born at Celestine, Indiana on October 24, 1924 to Pete and Veronica (Mercker) Wigand. He married Helen Brosmer on October 4, 1949 in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, she preceded him in death on August 23, 2011. Albert was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during WWII. He had worked for the former Hoosier Desk Company in Jasper and Louis Seger Poultry Farm and for Vernon Matheis Poultry Farm. He is a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois and V.F.W. Post # 673 in Jasper. His hobbies was woodworking, quilts tops and gardening. Surviving, Two daughters, Brenda Meyer, Jasper, IN Linda Hentrup, Dubois, In Three sons, Steve, Jeff and Randy Wigand, all of Dubois,In Also surviving are grandchildren and great grandchildren. Two brothers, Paul Wigand, Jasper, IN Simon Wigand, Haysville, IN Preceding him in death besides his wife is one infant son Daniel and a daughter Pam Wigand. Six sisters; Anna Voegerl, Cecellia Rohleder, Leona Kluemper, Frances Gehlhausen, Henrietta Voegerl and Marcella Voegerl. Two brothers, Raymond Wigand and Bernie Wigand. Funeral services for Albert Wigand will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, (January 2, 2014) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery. V.F.W Post # 673 in Jasper will conduct military grave side rites. Friends may from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Memorials contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Helen Wigand, 81, Dubois, died at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, in Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. She was born April 19, 1930, in Dubois to John and Mary
(Mathies) Brosmer. She married Albert Wigand on Oct. 4, 1949. Steven
E. Wigand, age 60 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 2:57
p.m. Saturday, (February 15, 2014), in Memorial Hospital and Health
Care Center in Jasper. He was born in Jasper, Indiana on August 4, 1953
to Albert and Helen (Brosmer) Wigand. He married Beverly Brown January
2, 1993 at West Baden, Indiana. Steve was a graduate of Dubois High
School Class of 1971. He retired from Werner Sawmill and had previously
worked for Brosmer Lumber Company in Jasper. He is a member of St.
Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois He enjoyed reading, NASCAR and
Cincinnati Reds Baseball. Surviving, Wife Beverly Wigand Norma J.
Wigand, age 74, Jasper, Indiana, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday
(August 21, 2009). Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in
Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on May 17, 1935 to Edwin and
Esther (Wehr) Brosmer. Surviving, Brenda Wolf, age 61 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Friday, (March 20, 2015) in Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born at Jasper, Indiana on January 23, 1954 to Austin and Barbara (Haas) Matthews. She married Elmer (Bill) Wolf on May 5, 1973 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Brenda was a graduate of Jasper High School Class of 1972. She had worked for Versteel in Jasper for five years and previously worked at Brown & Hubert as a warehouse manager. She is a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. She loved reading, sewing, gardening and especially her grandchildren and her three dogs. Surviving, Husband, Elmer (Bill) Wolf Four sons, Christopher Wolf and wife Paula, Loogootee, IN Rodney Wolf, Dubois, IN Philip Wolf and wife Karrie, St. Anthony, IN Dustin Wolf and wife Jennifer, Celestine, IN Eight grandchildren; Mikayla, Kaden, Kylen, Spenser, Reece, Parker, Landry, Rilynn. Two sisters, Diane McAllister, Louisville, KY Patty Cacioppo and husband Richard, Omaha, NE Six brothers; Robert Matthews and wife Barbara, Ferdinand, IN Austin Matthews Jr. and wife Alfrieda, Tell City, IN Richard Matthews, Orlando, FL Kenneth Matthews and wife Mary, Greenwood, IN Paul Matthews, Tampa, FL Mark Matthews, Jasper, IN Preceding her in death are one sister Mary Holst and one brother John Matthews. Funeral services for Brenda Wolf will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, (March 25, 2015) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois, Indiana. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, (March 24, 2015) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association or to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois. Cynthia J. Wyland, age 59 of Dubois, Indiana passed away at 8:19 a.m. on Thursday, (January 28, 2016), at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, Indiana. She was born in Dubois, Indiana on September 10, 1956 to Edwin J. "Spider" and Madlyn (Opel) Matheis. She was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN. Cynthia was a graduate of Dubois High School Class of 1975. She enjoyed playing softball, tennis and billiards, spending time with family and friends, and spoiling her grandchildren. Surviving, One Daughter; Jacque M. Gilliard and husband George, Charleston, SC One Son; Michael Wyland, Jacksonville, FL Four Grandchildren; Nicklaus and Ashley Wyland, and Briana and Jayden Gilliard Four Brothers; Alan Matheis and wife Donna, Dubois, IN Larry Matheis and wife Angie, Lamar, IN Nick Matheis and wife Lisa, Dubois, IN Curt Matheis and wife Connie, Celestine, IN Preceding her in death were her parents, one sister - Nancy Kleinhelter and one brother - William A. Matheis. Funeral services for Cynthia Wyland will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (January 30, 2016), at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN, with burial to follow in St. Raphael's Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Saturday (January 30, 2016) at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Online Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Virginia L. Zehr age 80 of Dubois, Indiana died at 2:15 p.m. Friday (September 30, 2005) in the Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. She was born at Dubois, Indiana on December 2, 1924 to Leo and Margaret (Kapp) Rasche. She married Benjamin Zehr August 16, 1952, he preceded her in death on July 19, 1986. Virginia was a homemaker and member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, she also worked for Mathies Resturant in Dubois for many years. She enjoyed Crocheting - Embroidering and cooking. Surviving is 3 daughters Margie Neukam, Dubois, IN Debbie Wilson, Becky Noble all of Dubois, IN 2 sons, Randy and Bill Zehr, both of Dubois, IN 4 grandchildren 1 great grandson 2 brothers, Cletus and Edgar Rasche She was preceded in death besides her husband is 1 brother Elmer Rasche. Funeral services for Virginia Zehr will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday (October 3, 2005) in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael’s Cemetery at Dubois, Indiana. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Sunday at the becher - Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Prayer Vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contibutions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic Church or to Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. Laurena Zehr, age 94, of Jasper, IN, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Sunday (September, 8 2013) at Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper, IN. Laurena was born on April 4, 1919 in Dubois Indiana to John and Amelia (Schneider) Friedman. She married George O. Zehr on September 26, 1937 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1988. She retired from Kimball International - Jasper Corporation, where she had worked for many years. She was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois. She enjoyed quilting, refinishing antique trunks, crafts, and was a seamstress. Surviving, One daughter, Mary Jo Zehr, Hermitage, TN Two sons, Jerry Zehr, and spouse Dawn, French Lick, IN Dan Zehr and spouse Joanna, Eckerty, IN 11 grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren 6 great-great-grandchildren One sister, Martina Streicher, Jasper, IN Preceding her in death besides her husband is one son, Larry Zehr, one grand-daughter, Kelli Rankins, two sisters, LaVerne Kluesner and Elvira Denu, and four brothers, Cyril, Edwin, Cletus, and Raymond Friedman. Funeral services for Laurena Zehr will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday (September, 11 2013) at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday (September, 10 2013) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Richard (Dick)W. Matheis age 73 of Jasper died at 6:10 a.m. Thursday (August 2, 2007) in the St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. He was born at Jasper, Indiana on March 9, 1934 to John and Mary A. (Seng) Matheis. Richard Matheis attended Rose Hulsman Institute at Terre Haute, Indiana and a graduate of Dubois High School Class of 1952. He retired from Reynolds Company in Louisville, KY and previously worked for Hart Furnace Company in Louisville, Ky for many years. Memberships, Ducks Unlimited – Sons of the American Legion-and the Pipe fitters Union in Louisville, Ky. He was an avid Hunter, Fisherman and Horseman. Surviving are 2 sons, Steve Matheis, Washington, DC Johnny Matheis, Louisville, KY Companion, Barbara Williams, Jasper, IN 2 sisters, Mary Ann Birk, Jasper, IN Mrs. John (Celine) Schott, Dubois, IN Preceding him in death are 3 sisters, Lucille Seger, Genevieve Seger and Marcella Phelan. 5 brothers, Hilary, Marcus, (Norbert Gene), Herman and Bernard Matheis. Also 3 infant sisters died in infancy. Funeral services for Dick Matheis will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday (August 6, 2007) at St. Raphaels Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Raphael Cemetery in Dubois. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Sunday (August 5, 2007) at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lange-Fuhs Cancer of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center and the Pallative Care of Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. Helen E. Rasche, age 88, of French
Lick, Ind., passed away at 3:45 PM, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Paoli
Health & Living Community in Paoli, Ind.
Helen was born on September 4, 1920 to the late Charles Walters and the late Clara (Owens) Walters. She married Bernard Rasche, Sr. on August 4, 1937 and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1998. Helen was previously employed by Trav-Lers Corporation in Orleans, Cornwells in Paoli and other local furniture factories. She was a member of Our Lady of the Springs Catholic church and had been a member of French Lick Saddle Club. She is survived by her Two Daughters,
Two Sons,
Two Sisters,
Five grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter - Clara Rasche, one brother - Lloyd Walters, and three sisters - Gladys Stout, Jeannie Emmons, and Violet Tooley. Arrangements are being handled by T.L. Pinnick Mortuary, 785 South Bears Bend Road, French Lick, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, October 24, 2008 and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2008. Funeral service will be at T.L. Pinnick Mortuary at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2008, with Rev. Terry L. Pinnick officiating. Interment will be at St. Raphael's Cemetery in Dubois, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Cpl.
Eric Robert Lueken age 23 of Dubois, Indiana a Marine
killed in Iraq on Saturday (April 22, 2006). , He was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force based at
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Eric was born at Jasper, Indiana on February 25,
1983 to Glenn and Melinda (Denu) Lueken. He was a graduate of Northeast
Dubois High School Class of 2001and member of the basketball teams of
2000 and 2001 that went to the semi state and the regional. He entered
the Marine Corps on Oct 13, 2003. Before entering the Marine Corps he
worked for Patoka Water in Dubois, Indiana. Eric was an avid hunter and
loved the outdoors. Eric is a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in
Dubois and a Honorary member the Southern Indiana Leathernecks
Detachment Marine Corps League. Surviving are his parents Glenn “Jake”
and Melinda Lueken Cyril H. Theising, age 84 of Dubois, Indiana, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday (December 31st, 2014) at home. Cyril was born on April 3, 1930 in Dubois, Indiana to Frank and Katie (Pieper) Theising. He married Sarah Vonderheide on September 1st, 1956 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. Cyril was a lifelong farmer in the Dubois area and was an Army Veteran. He was a member of St. Raphaels Catholic Church in Dubois, IN, and VFW Post #673 in Jasper. He enjoyed dancing, listening to county music, fishing, gardening, and playing cards. Surviving, Wife; Sarah Theising, Dubois, IN One daughter; Audrey Theising and her companion Wes Roeder, Dubois, IN One Son; Daryl Theising, Dubois, IN Nieces and Nephews Preceding him in death were four brothers; Greg, Maurice, Gabriel, and Franklin Theising. Funeral services for Cyril Theising will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday (January 6, 2015) at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Dubois, IN with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at St. Raphael's Catholic Church on Tuesday (January 6, 2015). Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Catholic Church or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com Ann E. Theising, born 9-11-32 to William & Vivian Quinn, celebrated her final day 9-11-18. Preceded in death by husband, Gregory; brothers, Gordon, Kenneth, Welborn, Harold, Delfin; and sister Virginia. She is survived by brothers, Seldon, Charles, Frank; sister Etta; sons, Marc (Joyce) and Mike Theising; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Ann was an advocate for the disabled, a supporter of Beautify Indy and worked to eliminate food deserts. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 14th at 11 am EDT at St Pius X Church, 7200 Sarto Dr, Indpls, IN. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until service. Burial service will be at 4:00 PM at St. Raphael, Dubois, IN. Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care Deanna Hendrix Courtesy of Allen & Pam Kemp Deanna S. Hendrix, age 75, resident of Ridgway passed on this life, September 12, 2020 in the Gallatin Manor in Ridgway after an extended illness. Deanna or Dee as some called her was born, one of 12 children, in Huntinburg, IN on October 26, 1944 to the late Harold & Beulah (Tredway) Wagoner. She is the wife of Vic Hendrix in Ridgway and they were happily married on August 21, 1999. Deanna grew up in Huntingburg and was Line Inspector for over 20 years at Aristocraft Furniture. She was a member of the Crossroads Christian Church in Evansville. Deanna loved flowers, decorating her house but mostly loved to dance. It is how Deanna and Vic met. She was also a member of the Eagles. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed. Deanna is survived by her husband Vic Hendrix of Ridgway, 2 sons, Tim Cherry and Greg (Barb) Cherry both of Ridgway. 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She also survived by a sister Pam (Alan ) Kemp of Fairfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and many siblings Visitation for Deanna will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway from 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 PM at the Jackson Cemetery in Ridgway with Rev. Lyndal Sork officiating. You may leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Social Distancing and Face Masks are recommended. |