All Obituaries

Margaret June Phillips, 86, passed away at Walnut Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Evansville, IN, on January 29, 2023. She was born to the late James Chester and Mabel (Walker) Upton on June 20, 1936 in Evansville, IN. June was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Henderson, KY. She graduated from Reitz Memorial High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Evansville. She worked as a high school...

Norma Jean Hasselbrinck, 80, of Princeton, IN, passed away at Transcedent Healthcare in Owensville, IN, on her 80th birthday, January 26, 2023. She was born to the late James and Kathryn (Sullivan) Collins on January 26, 1943, in Princeton, IN. Norma was a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ in Fort Branch, IN. She graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1961 and married her loving husband, David, on May 31, 1964. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed needle point,...

Janet M. Schmits, 72, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at her home on January 23, 2023. She was born to the late Nolan and Imogene (Sollman) Swader on December 4, 1950 in Princeton, IN. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Randall Schmits. She is survived by her family and friends and will be truly missed by all who loved her. Janet will be laid to rest with her husband at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Expressions of sympathy can be made...

Sharon A. Hulfachor, 68, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, on January 19, 2023. She was born to the late Paul and Lillian (Kolley) McIntire on September 26, 1954, in Princeton, Indiana. Sharon retired from Mid-States Rubber Product after 30 years of service. She graduated from Fort Branch High School and married her loving husband David Hulfachor on August 4, 1988. In her free time, Sharon enjoyed watching WWE wrestling, which she was a...

Mary K. Allen, 82, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away at her home on December 30, 2022. She was born to the late Leo and Zelma (Glover) Goebel on October 2, 1940, in Evansville, Indiana. Mary was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Snake Run, IN and the St. Ann Altar Society. She and her husband, Jerald, were recipients of the Brute Award in 2016. Mary worked for Grace’s Antiques for almost ten years. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband after his...

Judy Ann Barrett, 77, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on December 18, 2022. She was born to the late Armon and Rosalind (Kiesel) Sensmeier on November 14, 1945, in Haubstadt, IN. Judy was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN and of the Sts. Peter and Paul Alter Society in Haubstadt, IN. She graduated from Haubstadt High School in 1963. Judy ran an in-home daycare for many years. She enjoyed walking and being...

Pamela Kaye Vallee, 65, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at her home on December 17, 2022. She was born to the late Cyrus Adrian and Frankie Louise (Gates) Roberts on November 20, 1957 in Oakridge, TN. Pam was a caregiver at Rescare for several years. She enjoyed riding motorcyles with her husband. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, William Vallee and one infant grandchild. Pam is...

Robert Kent Schmidt, 68, of Owensville, IN, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 15, 2022. He was born to the late Robert G. and Regina (Jarman) Schmidt on November 24, 1954, in Evansville, IN. Bob, lovingly referred to as “Sponge” by those who knew him best, graduated from Owensville High School in 1973. He grew up working on his family’s farm and continued farming throughout his life. He worked at Duke Energy as a plant production team member for...

Richard A. Scott, 64, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on December 8, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born to the late Billy Joe Scott and Viola (Carnahan) Banet on November 26, 1958, in Vincennes, IN. Richard was a member of the Fort Branch Wesleyan Church. He was a self-employed auto mechanic who enjoyed collecting unique things. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Scott. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Robin...

Jeanette J. Elpers, 79, of Evansville, IN, passed away at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, IN, on November 28, 2022. She was born to the late Otto Kruse and Katherine (Kissel) Elderbrook on June 21, 1943, in Haubstadt, IN. Jeanette was an avid reader, a lifelong babysitter, and a country music fan. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Elpers; sister, Joan Elpers; and stepfather, Frederick Elderbrook. She is survived by her children, David J. Elpers...