All Obituaries

C. Jean Holder passed away peacefully on Wednesday; March 18, 2020 at River Oaks Health Campus surrounded by her family. Jean was born April 10, 1929, in Dixon, Kentucky to the late Wilton and Ruth Winstead. Jean graduated from Central High School in 1947. She married Larry “Dude” Holder in 1951, and they moved to Fort Branch in 1956, living there until their deaths. Jean went to work at the Princeton Daily Clarion in 1964 as a bookkeeper, office manager, advertising manager,...

Betty J. Lefler, 88, of Francisco, IN, was born to the late Henry and Josephine (Angermeier) Steckler on July 16, 1931 on Adler Road in Vanderburgh County. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Snake Run and of the Alter Society at St. Bernard Catholic Church. She was a homemaker but spent many hours helping Richard manage the Lefler family farm. Betty loved gardening, especially her flowers. She was also an excellent cook and loved baking bread and reading. Besides her...

Zane Cole Wampler, 18, of Princeton, IN, passed away on March 16, 2020 as a result of an ATV accident.  He was born to Scott Wampler and Amanda Roberts on March 4, 2002 in Princeton, IN. Zane worked for his Uncle at Roberts Boring. He loved fishing, 4-wheeling, dirt bikes, side by side, and playing football. He loved hanging out with his many friends. He is preceded in death by great grandparents, Alfred and Gladys Roberts; paternal grandmother, “Meemaw” Debbie Dill; and...

Florence Rose (Elpers) Kissel, 94, of Haubstadt, passed away on Feb. 29, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  She was born on Oct. 25, 1925 to the late Peter and Cecilia (Hormuth) Elpers in Gibson County. Besides her parents, she is preceded by her husband of 65 years, Leo Kissel; a grandson, Derek Deer; and 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Florence was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt and the St. James Alter Society.  Florence helped alongside her husband at...

Susan Gries, 69, of Ft. Branch, IN, passed away on February 27th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born July 10th, 1950, in Evansville, IN, to Charles and Ina Mae (Arnold) Stevens.  Susan attended Harrison High School. She worked at Norman’s Finer Foods in Ft. Branch. After it closed, she was employed at Deaconess Hospital in the pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ina Mae Stevens. Susan is survived by her son Brian...

Larry Floyd Georges, 79, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home on February 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Floyd and Mildred (Greubel) Georges on October 29, 1940 in Snake Run, IN. Larry was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Snake Run. He retired from CSX as a Railroad Engineer of over 30 years. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Lance Georges, daughter, Kimberly Conrey, and sister-in-law, Sue Georges. Larry is...

Lynda Armstrong, 55, of Owensville, IN passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Kenneth and Shirley (Houghland) Dougan on January 24, 1965 in Bethesda, Maryland. She worked at Lakeview Restaurant, Bob Evans, and most recently Casey’s in Fort Branch where she was affectionately known as the cookie lady. She loved dogs and raised Yorkie puppies for ten years. She is preceded in death by her father Kenneth Dougan and her brother Bob Dougan. She is...

Eliza Rose Kruse, 98, of Fort Branch passed peacefully holding her daughter’s hand, on February 22, 2020 at River Oaks in Princeton. She was born January 22, 1922, to the late Zenas and Florence (Bayer) Pumphrey. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilfred (Fritz) Kruse in 2004, Brother Olen Pumphrey in 2009, and best friend Rocky in 2017.  Eliza Rose was the perfect farm wife, married to Fritz in 1946, and pitching in wherever necessary to support her devoted...

George L. Houchins, 73, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Robert and Betty (Lewis) Houchins on November 15, 1946 in Princeton, IN. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he did a tour in Vietnam. He was an underground coal miner in Keensburg, IL for over 30 years. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Fort Branch VFW Post #2714, and Haubstadt American Legion Post #194. George loved antiques, fleamarkets, and...

Nancy L. Thomas, 92, formerly of Princeton, IN, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Lakewood Home in Petersburg, IN. She was born to the late Eugene and Hazel (Links) Settle on March 16, 1927 in Franklin, IN. She owned and operated the Dairy Queen in Princeton, with her husband Wilbur Thomas, for over 30 years. Nancy attended the United Methodist Church in Princeton, IN. She was a former member of the Eastern Star of Indianapolis. She enjoyed playing cards, motorcycle riding, and cross...