All Obituaries

Robert E. Schmitt, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh IN surrounded by his family.  Bob was born in Poseyville IN on October 10, 1940 to the late Edwin and Marjorie (Reibel) Schmitt. He is also preceded in death by his sister Patricia Elpers.  He was a founder of the girls Softball League in Haubstadt, on the Board of the Haubstadt Little League where he was a large influence in the day to day operations and decisions and he believed every...

John W. Stone, 82 of Owensville, IN, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 at Transcendent Care of Owensville.  He was born to the late Lawrence and Alma (Boeglin) Stone on May 23, 1937 in Gibson County, IN.    John was of the Catholic faith and was a lifetime member of the N.R.A.  He farmed most of his life before working for the Gibson County Highway Dept.    Besides his parents John is also preceded in death his wife Irma (Weiss) Stone in March of...

   Raymond E. DeLong, 73, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away peacefully at his home.  He was born on April 27, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William E. And Dorothy Mae (Clifton) DeLong.    Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Fort Branch VFW Post #2714.    Besides his parents, Ray is also preceded in death by his first wife Sherie (Pleiss) DeLong.    He is survived by his wife, JoAnn DeLong of Fort Branch, IN and a son...

Doug L. Dilbeck, 59, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on Feb. 21, 1960 in Plant City, FL to the Late William Abe Dilbeck Jr. and his mother Effie (Orange) Dilbeck who survives him. Doug had worked as a Hotel Clerk and bookkeeper.  He was a member of the Fort Branch First United Methodist Church.  Doug graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1978 and had attended IU right after high school.  Doug loved Plays and...

Mary Ellen Ziliak, 87, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at North River Health Campus. She was born in Haubstadt, on December 28, 1931 to the late Frank and Marie (Woehler) Hirsch.     She was a homemaker and mother to eleven children.  She was a member of Saint James Catholic Church.  She was a member of the Altar Society, Saint Vincent De Paul, Daughters of Isabella, the Oblates of Saint Benedict, and...

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...