Obituaries

Dec 8, 2022

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...

Dec 7, 2022

Helen Marie Slaton of Santa Monica CA died on December 7, 2022. Marie was born in Evansville, IN on March 13, 1947 to the late Joseph and Mary Helen (Turner) Slaton.

She was a graduate of University of Southern Indiana with a Master in Education, and was Director of Religious Education for Our Lady of Malibu Catholic...

Nov 28, 2022

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...

Nov 18, 2022

Eugene Leo Petitjean, 81, passed away at his home in Haubstadt, IN, on November 18, 2022. He was born to the late Leo and Katherine (Lamey) Petitjean in Haubstadt on August 19, 1941.

Gene was baptized catholic at St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt and most recently attended St. John the Evangelist Church in Daylight. He was...

Nov 15, 2022

Mary Ann Schuessler of Eddyville Kentucky passed away on November 15, 2022. She was Born to the late Henry & Amelia Block on Dec. 7, 1930, at Ft Branch, IN. A member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 4H Leader, PTA President and a member of the Homemakers. Out of High School, Mary Ann worked at EMGE and...

Nov 13, 2022

Wayne Cummings, 77, of Evansville, IN, passed away at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville on November 13, 2022. He was born to the late Thomas Cummings and Clara (Dunn) Fray on May 4, 1945, in Evansville, IN.

Wayne worked at Whirlpool Corporation in Evansville where he retired after several years. He was a "Do it yourself"...

Oct 25, 2022

Jerome J. Schmitt, 90, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born to the late Bernard "Ben" and Gertrude (Gries) Schmitt on October 7, 1932, in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Jerry is a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, the Oblates of St. Benedict, a strong...

Oct 24, 2022

Valada E. Schultheis, 86, of Haubstadt, IN, ascended into Heaven  peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born to the late Christian and Alvena (Dickmeyer) Niederhaus on February 2, 1936, in Warrenton, IN.

She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in...

Oct 24, 2022

Norman A. Rexing, 91, of Evansville, IN, passed away at his home on Monday, October 24, 2022. He was born to the late Joseph and Florence (Laugel) Rexing on May 12, 1931, in Vanderburgh County Indiana.

Norman was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt and attended St. James School. He was born on...

Oct 18, 2022

Larry P. Sweppy, 73, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born to the late Ermal "Jewett" and Mary Ann (Elderbrook) Overton on September 17, 1949, in Princeton, IN.

Larry was raised catholic in faith and attended Holy Cross School and Holy...

Oct 11, 2022

Donald Henry Jost, 83, of Haubstadt, IN, left this Earth to be with the Lord on October 11, 2022. He was born to the late Dan and Olivia (Scheller) Jost on April 13, 1939, in Haubstadt, IN besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn ( Thompson) Jost and siblings; Marvin, William and Oscar Jost...

Oct 9, 2022

Alberta "Bert" L. Conner, 88, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on October 9, 2022, at Transcedent Health Care in Owensville, IN. She was born to the late Raymond and Ellen (Wiseman) Neufelder on October 27, 1933, in Fort Branch, IN.

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

Oct 5, 2022

James M. "Mick" Stone, 72, passed away at his home on October 5, 2022. Mick was born on January 10, 1950, in Evansville IN to the late James W. and Ruth (Harmon) Stone.

Mick was a graduate of Fort Branch High School in 1968 and has an associate degree from Ivy Tech College in 1992 in Mechanical...

Sep 30, 2022

Ruth A. Hall, 70, of Princeton, IN, passed away at Specialty Select Hospital in Evansville, IN on September 30, 2022. She was born to the late Lewis and Thelma (Meyer) Hall on November 19, 1951, in Dubois County, IN. She graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1970. She worked at Potter and Brumfield until it closed, then worked...

Sep 29, 2022

Raymond Vernon McGregor, 85, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on September 29, 2022, at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN. He was born to the late Samuel and Alta (Reynolds) McGregor on February 14, 1937, in Vincennes, IN.

Raymond was a quiet and simple man. He loved woodworking and puzzles and spending time with his family....

Sep 20, 2022

Mary M. Martin, 87 of Oakland City, passed away on September 20,2022 in Evansville surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 15, 1935, in Evansville to the late Alois and Yolanda (Tieken) Goedde. She is also preceded by her husband of 64 years, Kenneth Martin;  brothers; Alois Goedde Jr., Melvin Goedde, and sisters, Henrietta Kissel,...

Sep 16, 2022

Rayburn David Dilbeck, 90, of Owensville, IN, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born to the late Walter and Catherine (Gray) Dilbeck on December 3, 1931, in Fort Branch, IN.

Ray was a member of Vertical Church in Fort Branch, and a veteran of the...

Sep 15, 2022

Richard Elmer Luigs, 94, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Robert and Lorene (Greubel) Luigs in Evansville, IN on December 21, 1927.

Richard made friends wherever he went and could always drum up a conversation with anyone. He was...

Sep 12, 2022

Dorothy Jean Bunch, 95, of Evansville, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN on Monday, September 12, 2022. She was born to the late Charlie and Goldie Pearl (Kramer) Mason on January 10, 1927, in Fort Branch, IN.

Dorothy is Methodist in faith. She was a factory worker for Whirlpool in Evansville...

Sep 2, 2022

Dana Jo (Georges) Cummins, age 61, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away at home on September 2, 2022. She was the wife of David Cummins for 43 years. Dana was born May 11, 1961, a daughter of the late Larry Gene and Beverley D. Georges. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Justin Cummins, and her brother,...