All Obituaries

Tammy Spindler was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world on June 18, 2021, at the age of 71. She was born to Bob and Pauline Linxwiler on May 22, 1950, in Princeton, IN. Tammy was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch.  She loved to spend time with her granddaughters, camping and tailgating at dirt tracks (because of her love of friends, sprint cars, and late models). Spending time and taking care of family and friends...

Paula D. (Leister) Hall, 62, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, formerly of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2021. She was born to the late Paul and Helen (Pflug) Leister on February 4, 1959 in Evansville, Indiana. Paula was fiercely loyal to her family, especially her children and grandchildren, and was always their biggest cheerleader. She was an amazing cook and loved to garden. She will be deeply missed by her family and everyone she has touched in this...

Our sweet baby, Dean Everett Williamson, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 10, 2021. His precious life was a gift from God to his family and while his life was short, it was impactful to many.  Dean is survived by his parents, Kurtis and Carrie Williamson of Fort Branch; siblings, Alivia, Conner, and Jack; paternal grandparents, Paul and Faye Williamson of Fort Branch; maternal grandparents, Jan and Randy Tenbarge of Haubstadt; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family...

David McKinney, 77, of Francisco, Indiana died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City, Indiana. He was born November 19, 1943, in Washington, Indiana to Raymond and Camilla (O’Connor) McKinney. He is survived by his wife, Mary of 54 years, and their six children: Shawn McKinney, Tina Tullos, Duane McKinney, Rachel Warren, Renae Hernandez, and Doreen Muncy. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and two sisters. Visitation for David...

Frank Edward Sokeland, 72, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away on June 2, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was raised by the late Golla and Nettie (Weber) Sokeland and born on February 16, 1949, in Evansville, Indiana. Frank was baptized at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch. He was a member of the Missouri Conservation Club and loved fishing. He loved being with his family and friends and helping others, and he will be deeply missed. Besides his parents,...

Duane James LaPlante, 86, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving wife Audrey and his children on May 25, 2021, at North River Health Campus in Evansville, Indiana.  He led a trustworthy and eventful life and completely dedicated himself to his faith, wife, and family.  Duane was born on January 9, 1935, to the late Eugene and Tillie (Reif) LaPlante, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was the third of six siblings.  His father became ill when Duane was young and the...

Maria Lynn Rodriguez, 2, of Princeton,IN, passed away at her home on May 24, 2021. She was born on August 31, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN to Julio and Lindsey (Munnier) Rodriguez. Maria attended St. Paul’s United Church of Christ with her family. She loved listening to music, listening to her older sister Daelyn read to her, watching Coco Melon, but most of all kicking Daddy. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Margarito Rodriguez and paternal...

Mary Frances Wehmer, 96, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at The Village at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh, IN on May 13, 2021. She was born to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Brahm) Holzmeyer on July 18, 1924 in Fort Branch. Mary was a devout catholic and member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Snake Run, IN and a member of the St. Ann’s Altar Society. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an excellent seamstress, crocheter, quilter, homemaker, and farmer’s wife. She...

Michael P. “Dookie” Robinson, 61, of Evansville, IN, passed away at North Park Nursing Center in Evansville on May 6, 2021. He was born to the late Robert H. and Lillian (Vanover) Robinson on August 14, 1959 in Oakland City, IN. Michael was a construction worker for over 30 years. He was a “Jack of all trades” and could do just about anything with his hands. He really enjoyed fixing up older items and antiques. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

E. Dale Heldt, 86, of Francisco, IN formerly of Fort Branch, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on May 3, 2021. He was born to the late Willis and Ruth (Hosler) Heldt on January 12, 1935 in Lynnville, IN. Dale was a member of Gentle Shepherd Church of God in Francisco. He graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1953 and never missed a class reunion. He married the love of his life, Shirley McKinney, on December 11, 1955. He began working for Tretter Lumberyard in 1956 as a Contract...