Obituaries

Sep 26, 2016

Bernard (Bernie) Spindler, Sr. 66, passed away on September 26, 2016, surrounded by his family at the IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis.  Bernie was born to Adam (Junior) and Mary Elizabeth (Stratman) Spindler in Haubstadt, IN on August 27, 1950.

He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Knights...

Sep 19, 2016

Betty R. Meek, 89, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Deaconess hospital in Evansville,  IN. She was born to the late Walter and Kathryn (Gray) Dilbeck in Fort Branch, IN on December 29, 1926.

Betty was a member of the Owensville First Baptist Church, Women's Auxiliary VFW post #2714, and the...

Sep 12, 2016

Anita Gail (Houchins) Trask, 73, passed away at her home in Fort Branch, IN on September 12, 2016. She was born to the late Austin and Katherine (Madison) Vanover on March 30, 1943.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Max Houchins in 1988, her second husband Jerry Trask in 2010, her brother Austin Butch...

Sep 1, 2016

Darvin H. Lamey, 89, of Haubstadt, IN Passed away peacefully with his family at his side at West River Health Campus in Evansville, IN, after a battle with colon cancer for 11 years. He was born on Aug. 3, 1927 in Haubstadt, IN to the late Victor and Rose (Korressell) Lamey.

Darvin was a lifetime farmer and...

Sep 1, 2016

V. June (Parker) Johnson, 91, of Haubstadt, IN formerly of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Sept. 1, 2016 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  She was born on June 14, 1925 in Beloit, WI to the late Raleigh and Gloda (Maxwell) Dolen.

June was a member of the Fort Branch First United Methodist Church. ...

Aug 20, 2016

Jared A. Richie, 47, passed away on August 20, 2016 at his home in Fort Branch, IN. He was born to Kenny and Sarah (Seib) Richie in Greenfield, IN on December 26, 1968.

Jared was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN.

He is survived by his loving parents Kenny and...

Aug 14, 2016

Dewey Eugene "Red" Robeson passed away August 14, 2016, in Rockport, Indiana 8 days short of his 90 th birthday.  Red was born in Evansville on August 22, 1926 to his late parents Dewey and Luvenia (Durham) Robeson.

Red is survived by his wife Bernice, children Eric (Toni) Robeson of Evansville, IN, Patti (Gary) Pepper of Kernersville,...

Aug 9, 2016

Jerry E. Ashworth, 59, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born to the late Robert O. and Genevieve (Reed) Ashworth on May 8, 1957 in Evansville, IN.

Jerry had worked in Manufacturing for most of his life and had managed the Sirloin Stockade for...

Jul 25, 2016

Ida Mae Odom, 90, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on Monday, July 25,2016 at the Waters in Princeton, IN. She was born on Nov. 2, 1925 in Livia, KY to the late John and Edith Mae (Kirk) Odom.

Mae was a member of the Fort Branch General Baptist Church, the Princeton Women's Bowling Association, the Indiana...

Jul 21, 2016

Carl E. Weber, 85, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away peacefully at his residence in Snake Run. Carl was born to the late Adam and Cecelia (Titzer) Weber on June 14, 1931 east of Fort Branch, IN in Snake Run, IN.

Carl is a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Snake Run, and the Haubstadt...

Jul 4, 2016

Patricia A. Bowen, 70, of Fort Branch, IN passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Gilda Duke and adopted by her loving parents, the late George W. and Virginia Anne (Loper) Imel, Jr.

She devoted her life to mentoring and tutoring school-aged children and loved volunteering for her grandchildren's classes....

Jun 29, 2016

Daniel R. Yancey, Sr., 61, passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born to James and Rose Ann (Helfurt) Yancey in Evansville, IN on March 28, 1955.

Daniel is preceded in death by his father James Yancey.

He is survived by his mother Rose Ann Yancey, his...

Jun 28, 2016

Rita Mae Lamey, 86, born June 2, 1930 went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2016 at New Harmonie Health Care in New Harmony, IN.

She worked at Emge Meat Packing, was a member of the St. James Alter Society and The Haubstadt Daughters of Isabella.

Rita was a selfless wife, mother,...

Jun 6, 2016

Valeria Ann Spindler, 87, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.

She was born to the late Alphonse and Erma L. (Sensmeier) Baehl on Jan. 4, 1929 in Vanderburgh County.

She was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch,...

Jun 3, 2016

Mary Sue (Reibel) Spindler, 63, returned to her heavenly home on June 3, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her...

May 30, 2016

Rev. Rex E. Wallace

Rev. Rex E. Wallace, 89, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 30, 2016.  He was born to the late James W. and Maude (Durham) Wallace on Oct. 28, 1926 in Fort Branch, IN.

Rex was a member of the Fort Branch First United...

May 28, 2016

Mary Jean Smith, 89, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on May 28, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on June 14, 1926 in Fort Branch, IN to the late Benjamin and Hazel Irene (Coyne) Sollman.

She was a member of the Fort Branch First Presbyterian Church. And had worked for Indiana...

May 26, 2016

Kenneth J. Scheller

Kenneth Joseph Scheller, 73, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away May 26 th , 2016, in the presence of family at River Pointe Health Campus in Evansville. Kenneth was born April 14, 1943, the son of the late Sylvester and Martha (Schenk) Scheller.

Kenneth was a graduate of Mater Dei High School and...

May 25, 2016

James M. (Pete) Marshall, 62, of Owensville, IN, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He was born to the late James Marshall and Dorothy (Bayer) Marshall, who survives him, on Jan. 17, 1954 in Princeton, IN.

Pete was of the catholic faith and worked as a carpenter.

He is survived by...

May 16, 2016

Dennis R. Wilkerson, 69, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born to the late Dallas and Mary (Riley) Wilkerson on Dec. 24, 1946 in Fort Branch, IN.

Dennis was a 24 year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Fort Branch...