Obituaries

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...

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...