Obituaries

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,...

Jun 16, 2025

Ralph Edward Kissel, age 87, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on June 16, 2025. He was born to the late Adam and Della (Fischer) Kissel on October 17, 1937, in Hornville, IN.

Mr. Kissel was a devoted lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church. He attended Mater Dei...

Jun 15, 2025

Sharon "Kay" Pfeiffer, 73, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, on June 15, 2025. She was born to Harold and Wilma (Webb) Finney in Oakland City, IN, on December 2, 1951.

Kay operated an in-home daycare for 10 years and worked in retail at Walmart in Princeton for 12...

Jun 14, 2025

Susan "Susie" Jane Petitjean, age 82, of Evansville, IN, passed away on June 14, 2025, at River Pointe Health Campus in Evansville. Born to James and Mary "Ruth" (Brandle) Moore on September 4, 1942, in Evansville, she was known as Susie throughout her life.

A graduate of Reitz High School in 1961, she married Eugene Leo Petitjean...

Jun 12, 2025

Betty Sue Hoefling, age 91, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family, on June 12, 2025. She was born to the late Ervin and Susie (Blanford) Conrad on August 25, 1933, in Waverly, KY.

Betty was a devoted member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt. She dedicated...

Jun 8, 2025

Annavieve Creek, 92, of Owensville passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 8, 2025, at River Oaks Health Campus.

Annavieve was born on January 13, 1933, in Owensville to the late Darrell Edward and Lorena Mae (Mauck) Wilder.

Annavieve married the love of her life, Euel Clark Creek, on January 24, 1948. She...

May 31, 2025

Joyce Evelyn Fleming, 76, of Haubstadt, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on May 31, 2025.

Born on December 11, 1948, in Princeton, Joyce was the daughter of the late Oscar and Margarette (Ingram) Kiesel. On March 20, 1976, she married Donald Fleming, and together they raised three beautiful daughters, Kim, Kelly, and Kerri. Joyce cherished her...

May 30, 2025

Patricia Pearl Hall, 99 of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on May 30, 2025, at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN. She was born to William and Mary (Obert) Lefler on March 29, 1926, in Francisco, IN.

Pat was a lifelong member of St. Bernards Catholic Church in Snake Run and the St. Ann's Altar Society....

May 16, 2025

Robert C Bishop, 61 of Haubstadt, passed away on May 16th, 2025, at Linda E White Hospice House. He was born October 24th, 1963, in Mt Clemens Michigan to the late Clarence and Jessie (Flaherty) Bishop.

Robert was a truck driver and a Veteran of the United States Army where he was a helicopter mechanic and served...