Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

It is with heartfelt love and sorrow, we announce the death of James William Gries at the age of 80 on March 26, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Irene (Spindler) Gries.  Jim is survived by his spouse of 56 years, Mary Sue Will (Susie); his children Jason Wayne Gries (Jody) of Nashville, TN...

Mar 25, 2023

James Nelson Cross, 95, of Danville, IL, passed away at VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL, on March 25, 2023. He was born to the late Dudley Wallace and Jessie Ollie (Miner) Cross on July 10, 1927, in Princeton,IN.

James entered the United States Army at the age of 16 to fight in World War...

Mar 17, 2023

Gwalia Kay Wassmer, 83, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at her home on March 17, 2023. She was born to the late Densil and Margaret (McCleary) Georges on December 19, 1939, in Fort Branch.

Kay was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She retired from Hansen's Corporation in Princeton, IN, in 2007 after many years...

Mar 13, 2023

Marilyn Lee Wallace, 84, of Haubstadt,IN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 13, 2023. She was born to the late Fred and Macy (Meade) Dearing on October 7, 1938, in Fort Branch, IN.

Marilyn was a member of the Bethlehem General Baptist Church in Fort Branch, IN. She graduated from Owensville...

Mar 4, 2023

Shirley Ann Wilson, 81, of Owensville IN, passed away on March 4, 2023, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN. She was born on April 9, 1941 in Lee, Virginia to the late Coba and Wilma (Hobbs) Thompson.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Donald Wilson in...

Feb 26, 2023

Donald Alan Wallace, 73, of Owensville, IN, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was the son of Charles and Doris (Lagasse) Wallace. He was born on January 6, 1950, in Manchester, NH.

Donald graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1968 and enlisted in the United States Army...

Feb 26, 2023

Vicky Darlene Persinger, 68, of Spottsville, KY, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, on February 26, 2023. She was born to Eugene and Wealtha (Gunn) Campbell on May 10, 1954, in Evansville, IN.

Vicky graduated from Boonville High School in 1972. She attended Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Henderson, KY....

Feb 14, 2023

Carol Jane (Huey) Garrett, 91, of Owensville, IN, passed away at Transcendent Health Care in Owensville on February 14, 2023. She was born to the late Ralph and Omega (Kirk) Huey on March 25, 1931, in Wheeling, IN.

Carol's family moved to Princeton, IN in 1942 and she graduated from Princeton High School in 1948. She worked...

Feb 10, 2023

Antosie B. Snyder, 92, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023, in Chandler, IN. She was born to the late John and Kazmiera (Gailus) Wysockie in Boston, MA on October 31, 1930. She attended parochial schools in the Boston area, and raised her family in Rockland, MA and El Paso, TX.

Toni was...

Feb 9, 2023

Elvira Norma Kiefer, 98, formerly of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on February 9, 2023, at Heritage Center in Evansville, IN. She was born to the late Victor and Emma Lorene (Schultheis) Meny on January 6, 1925 in Haubstadt, IN.

Elvira was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Women's Auxiliary of the VFW post #2714, Women's...

Feb 6, 2023

Shirley Ann Kasprzak, 73, of Owensville, IN, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on February 6, 2023. She was born to the late Kelly "Carl" and Mary Lou (Palmer) Sparacino on September 14, 1949, in Chicago, IL.

Shirley was catholic in faith. She was a beautician for over 10 years before taking a job...

Feb 4, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Shanks, 80, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on February 4, 2023. She was born to the late Millard Lewis and Dorothy (Gilmore) Neidlinger on August 19, 1942, in Princeton, IN.

Betty was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN. She worked...

Jan 29, 2023

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...

Jan 26, 2023

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...

Jan 23, 2023

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...

Jan 19, 2023

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...

Dec 30, 2022

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...

Dec 18, 2022

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....

Dec 17, 2022

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...

Dec 15, 2022

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...