All Obituaries

John Alan Memmer, 65, of Princeton, IN, passed away at his home on March 1, 2021. He was born to the late Raymond and Freda (Freund) Memmer on November 9, 1955 at Oakland City Hospital. He graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1975 and went on to study accounting at USI for 4 years. He was also a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ and the Moose Lodge of Princeton. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers-in-law, Joe Wade and David Hall; and a...

Lois Ann Potts, 80, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on February 24, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born to the late Elmer and Edith (Anslinger) Gruebel on July 10, 1940 in Haubstadt, IN. Lois married her husband, Leon Potts, on January 18, 1968. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch. She was a waitress at Haub’s Steakhouse in Haubstadt for many years. She was also a lifetime member of The Olde Tyme Auto Club. Besides her parents,...

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Charlene C. Wilhite, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 67. Charlene was born on December 26, 1953 to Charles and Doris (Lagasse) Wallace. She is a 1971 graduate of Fort Branch High School and received her nursing degrees from Ivy Tech Community College and the University of Southern Indiana in 1993. Before she began her nursing career, she was the Editor for the Fort Branch Times Star Echo for 13 years. She was also a helper with...

Norma Lee Pohl, 85, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2021. She was born to the late Leroy and Mary (Wassmer) Greubel on February 24, 1935 in Haubstadt. Norma was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening flowers, quilting, and cake decorating. Besides her parents, she was...

Carl E. Frohbieter, 86, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born to the late Edgar and Versa (Blythe) Frohbieter on August 4, 1934 in Warrenton, IN. Carl worked as an operating engineer of industrial equipment his whole life and was a member of the IUOE Local 181 union. He was in the U.S. Army for 2 years and served in Germany. He married his beautiful wife Pauline Meny on October 17, 1964. Carl was truly...

Evangula “Vangie” A. Scott, 51, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on Monday, January 4, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. She was born on July 15, 1969 and raised by her late parents, Orris and Fontella (DeJarnett) Young. She was baptized in the Catholic faith.   She worked at One America as a Senior Plan Manager for 24 years. Vangie was a true lover of life. As a child she loved to play all sports. She enjoyed anything outdoors including...

Randall Schmits, 69, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home on January 4, 2021. He was born to the late Virgil and Cleo (Porter) Schmits on May 14, 1951 in Fort Branch. Randy was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Snake Run. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for 40 years and retired from Country Mark. He married the love of his life, Janet Swader, in August of 1970. His hobbies include collecting and restoring tractors and tractor pulling. He also enjoyed farming...

Elsie Joan Michel, 84, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on December 30, 2020 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born to the late Elzie and Elsie (Hicks) White on June 1, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Joan graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1954 and went on to the Deaconess School of Nursing where she graduated in 1957. She also married the love of her life, Melvin Michel, in 1957. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Branch...

As Mother Theresa shared, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” Eljean gracefully embodied this quote during her 90 joyful years on Earth. Eljean Catherine (Benkert) Sollman was born on April 21, 1930, to the wonderful parents of Rosetta Catherine and Leo George Benkert. She had 4 sisters and 1 brother, whom she loved dearly. Love and faith permeated every nook and cranny of their humble home. Her mother’s award-winning angel food cake is a recipe...

Kimberly G. Ballard, 50, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away suddenly at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on July 28, 1970 in Evansville, IN. Kimberly worked at the East side Evansville Walmart in Logistics for over 20 years. She loved camping, 4 wheeler riding, and her coffee. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cynthia (Baker) Byrne; brother, Clifton Decker, Jr.; and sister, Melody Baker. She is...