All Obituaries

Dorothy stepped over into heaven on September 10, 2019. Dorothy was born to Michael P. and Julia Marie (Naas) Kiesel on October 15, 1928 in Fort Branch, Indiana. Her faith in God led her in life and in her peaceful transition to the next life. Dorothy took great pleasure in life, always smiling, always happy, always ready for the next adventure. She loved to travel, see new places and meet new people. Dorothy loved music and to sing as she worked. Lyrics were never a concern; she just...

Janet D. Kramer, 84, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away at Solarbron Family-First Senior Living in Evansville, Indiana on September 3, 2019. She was born to the late Earl and Loretta (Brown) McGregor on May 16, 1935. She was a member of the Fort Branch VFW #2714 Women’s Auxiliary. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Kramer; a daughter, Delores Ann Kramer; and son, Jay Kramer. She is survived by her 2 children, Joy (Jeff) Barrett and Joe (Daphne)...

Kenneth Silkey, 91, of Dale, Indiana formerly of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana on September 2, 2019. He was born to the late Courtland and Maxine (Redman) Silkey on July 27, 1928 in Fort Branch, Indiana. Kenneth was a Boilermaker for the Local 374 Boilermaker’s Union and also served in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Charolais Cattle Association for 40 years. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by 2...

              Kenneth P. Schmits, 77, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  He was born on July 14, 1942 in Princeton, IN to the late Jesse and Florence (Pugh) Schmits.    Kenneth was retired from Whirlpool Corporation in Evansville, IN after 39 years of service.  He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN, the Local...

Wendy Lynn Cordray entered this world on December 10, 1967, as the first-born to Ellen C. (Street) Asa and Jim Cordray.  She went to be with the God whom she loved on August 28, 2019.  Born with Down Syndrome,  she nevertheless had a love and zest for life.   She competed successfully in Special Olympics, learned to play the piano, did martial arts, and worked at the Senior Citizen’s Center and public library.  She had a wry humor and sharp wit, laughed...

     Jeanne A. Vieke, 80, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2019.  She was born on February 26, 1939 in Olney, IL to the late James and Agnes (Scully) Wilson.      Jeanne was a registered nurse, having worked at Weber Clinic in Olney, IL, Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, Wirth Hospital in Oakland City, IN and finally retiring as school nurse at the South Gibson school Corporation after 23 years of...

Doris (McCleary) Elpers passed away 8/13/2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on January 9, 1925 to the late Walter and Effie (Wilson) McCleary in Elberfeld, IN. Doris graduated from Elberfeld High School in 1943 and attended Deaconess School of Nursing. Doris married Robert H. Elpers in Fort Myers, Florida on February 24, 1945. Doris and Bob were founding members of Holy Cross Catholic Church and received the 2014 Simon Brute Award. Doris was a member of the...

  Laura Dean, 68, of Princeton, IN, passed away at the Waters of Princeton, IN on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019.  She was born on Nov. 26, 1950 in Harlan County, KY to the late Frank and Mary (Tester) Dean.   Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Nona Dean.   Laura loved the lord and always had a smile on her face.    Laura is survived by a brother John L. Dean of Petersburg, IN and several nieces and...

Deloris A. Bauer, 85, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at The Waters of Princeton on August 7, 2019. She was born to the late Herdis and Ollie (Kincheloe) Hames on October 21, 1933 in New Harmony, Indiana. Deloris was a homemaker and lived most of her adult life in Fort Branch, IN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Bauer, daughter, Glenda Bauer; sisters, Pauline Moore, Wanda Clodfelter and Janice Bell.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews to whom she was always...

Jay D. Whitehead, 58, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN on August 5, 2019. He was born to Jerry and Donna (Turpin) Whitehead on February 27, 1961 in Evansville, IN.Jay was an Indirect Lending Business Development Officer for Heritage Federal Credit Union in Newburgh, IN. Despite being a graduate of Princeton Community High School, he was a dedicated Gibson Southern Titan supporter. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR,...