Obituaries

Sep 6, 2025

William "Bill" Franklin Ping, 97, of Owensville, IN, passed away on September 6, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born in Raleigh, IL on January 5, 1928, he was the son of Bernard W. Ping and Renda (Hall) Ping.

Mr. Ping received his early education at Murray School, a one-room schoolhouse, and Eldorado High School....

Sep 4, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Edward Freudenberg, age 94, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN, on September 4, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1931, in Snake Run, IN, to the late Walter and Mary (Wilkins) Freudenberg.

Charlie honorably served in the United States Army prior to his tenure with Emge Meat...

Sep 2, 2025

Stacey Ann Tenbarge, 62, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on September 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born to Charles and Patricia (Wassmer) Huelsman on May 6, 1963, in Evansville, IN. She graduated from Gibson Southern High School in Fort Branch in 1981 and attended the University of Southern Indiana...

Aug 21, 2025

Tammy Sue Rose, 54, of Haubstadt, passed away peacefully at Linda White Hospice House on August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 2, 1971, in Evansville to James and Dorothy Mae (Seib) Rexing.

Tammy was known for her warmth and kindness, and she was cherished by her family and friends. On December...

Aug 20, 2025

Donald Dean Staples, age 85, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN, on August 20, 2025. He was born January 14, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late William and Vera (Garrett) Staples.

Donald was a graduate of Manual High School in Indianapolis and dedicated 44 years of service to Eli...

Aug 18, 2025

Camilla Elaine Johnson, age 74, passed away at Majestic Care of Newburgh on August 18, 2025. She was born January 18, 1951, in Evansville, IN, to the late Zelman and Mary Colleen (Garrett) Johnson.

Ms. Johnson grew up on a farm in the Wabash bottoms in the Upper Hills area, she was a member of Maumee General...

Aug 18, 2025

Alice June Regenhold, 94, of Fort Branch, died on August 18, 2025, at River Oaks Health Campus. She was born on June 10, 1931, to Earl and Beulah (Woods) Hartwell in Princeton.

During her life, Alice worked as a factory worker at Potter and Brumfield and owned a ceramic shop. She was a member of VFW Post...

Aug 12, 2025

Clemens Andrew Baehl, age 82, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on August 12, 2025. He was born to Leroy and Cecelia (Schaefer) Baehl on April 20, 1943, in Fort Branch, IN.

Mr. Baehl graduated from Fort Branch High School and continued his education at Kentucky Wesleyan College. He earned a bachelor's degree in...

Aug 3, 2025

Nola Mae Maikranz, age 92, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on August 3, 2025, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN. She was born on February 15, 1933, in Mackey, IN, to the late Arvel John and Lucy Opal (Hyslop) Maikranz.

Nola was a member of the Mackey Church of the Nazarene. A graduate of...

Aug 1, 2025

Deanna (Mimi) Lynn Wilson, 68, of Fort Branch, passed away on August 1, 2025, at Heart to Heart Hospice House, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on August 8, 1956, in Princeton, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Evelyn (Schuessler) Graper.

Deanna married Rick Wilson on October 9, 1976. She earned an Associate's...

Jul 31, 2025

Lois K. Vessels, 89, of Fort Branch, passed away on July 31, 2025, at Envive Healthcare of Evansville, surrounded by her family. Born July 16, 1936, in Poseyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Wilford Emge and Jaunita Reavill. Lois graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1955 and, in 1956, married Joseph Vessels Jr.

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Jul 30, 2025

Donnavie Lou Straw, 85, of Owensville, IN, passed away at the Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitative Center in Oakland City, IN. She was born on January 26, 1940, in Owensville to the late Allie Wayland and Maude Blanche (Jones) Coleman.

Known to many as "Granny Grunt," Donnavie was a dedicated member of the Owensville General Baptist Church,...

Jul 25, 2025

Barbara Jean Sensmeier, 83, of Owensville, IN, passed away at Transcendent Health Care in Owensville on July 25, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1942, in Evansville, IN, to the late Benjamin and Genevieve (DeMoss) Barth.

Barbara was a dedicated member of Owensville United Methodist Church and an alumna of Bosse High School. In her free...

Jul 1, 2025

Richard Paul Murnahan,76, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

A lifelong resident of Owensville, IN, Richard was born on November 30, 1948, to Esther Jane (Knowles) and Bob Murnahan. He attended Owensville School, graduating in 1966, and later attended Vincennes University. Richard honorably served in the U.S. Army, stationed...

Jul 1, 2025

Patricia Ruth Garbers, 91, of Fort Branch, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2025, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton.

Born on September 10, 1933, to the late Carl and Clara Ethel (Groves) Westerman in Covington, KY, Pat led a successful and fulfilling life. She graduated as the valedictorian from Fort Branch...

Jun 27, 2025

Lynn Renea Spindler, 51, of Haubstadt, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her devoted family on June 27, 2025 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Lynn was born on September 2, 1973, to Larry and Diane (Fetter) Kiesel in Princeton. She married Jason Spindler on November 15, 2003, and cherished her two children above...

Jun 27, 2025

Roderic Ellwood Douglas, 75, of Fort Branch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on June 27, 2025.

Born on July 4, 1949, in Fort Branch to the late William and Artemesa (Woods) Douglas, Rod married Suzette Gentry, the love of his life, on July 4, 1969. He was a dedicated farmer...

Jun 26, 2025

Thomas Lee Heichelbech, age 73, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at his residence on June 26, 2025. He was born to Kenneth and Anna (Schneider) Heichelbech in Huntingburg, IN, on December 23, 1951.

Tom graduated from Huntingburg High School and was a dedicated member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt. He served as a...

Jun 21, 2025

Eugene Joseph Hirsch, 88, of Cynthiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on June 21, 2025. Gene was born in Evansville, Indiana, and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1955.

A lifelong farmer, Gene poured his heart into Hirsch Farm, where he grew corn, wheat, and soybeans, and raised hogs. He spent decades...

Jun 18, 2025

Bobbie "Bob" Joe Sokeland, 83, of Fort Branch passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 18, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

Bob was born on February 24, 1942, to the late Charles Woodrow and Leona (Wilderman) Sokeland in Francisco.

Bob graduated from Francisco High School in 1960 and shortly after, on June 3,...