Obituaries

Apr 5, 2025

Shirley Ann Peach, aged 83, of Princeton, IN, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on September 15, 1941, in Owensville, IN, to the late Levi and Iola (Kesterson) Beck.

Shirley was a dedicated member of The Oasis Assemblies of God Church in Princeton, IN. On...

Apr 4, 2025

Donald Lee Roberts, 85, of Cynthiana, IN, formerly of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation on Friday, April 4, 2025.  He was born to George and Goldie Roberts on July 20, 1939.

He was a member of Fair Haven Christ Fellowship in Cynthiana, IN.  He loved fishing and spending time with his...

Mar 30, 2025

Alvin J. Tieken, known to many as Al, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the age of 86. A lifelong educator and advocate for Catholic education, Al devoted his career to teaching and leadership in the school systems of southern Indiana.

He began his teaching journey in 1959, educating students in science at schools including...

Mar 29, 2025

Richard "Dick" Alan Blankenberger, 70, of Owensville, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville. He was born on December 6, 1954, to the late Adolph and Mildred (Weinzapfel) Blankenberger. On March 14, 1979, he married the love of his life, Mary Jo Barton. Together, they raised four children: Larry Beck (d. 2002), April (Jon)...

Mar 28, 2025

Jack Nicholas Field, 70, of Haubstadt, passed away on March 28, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Jack was born on June 14,1954 to the late Gene and Dorothy (Greubel) Field.

Jack was a 1972 graduate of Haubstadt High School and a lifetime member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt. He was also...

Mar 27, 2025

Alice Ann LaMar, 93, of Owensville, IN, passed away on March 27, 2025, at Heritage Center in Evansville, IN. She was born on August 13, 1931, in Haubstadt, IN, to the late Chester and Mabel (Sides) Williams.

Alice was a devoted member of the First Christian Church of Owensville. She graduated from Haubstadt High School in 1949...

Mar 27, 2025

John Lee Miller, 64, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home on March 27, 2025. He was born to the late Jordan and Rosalee (Carrera) Miller on July 16, 1960, in Clinton, IN.

John graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1978. He was a truck driver/mechanic and worked for Siemers Glass for 15 years....

Mar 25, 2025

Mary Ann Naas, 87, of Haubstadt passed away surrounded by her loving family at River Oaks Health Campus on March 25, 2025.

Mary Ann was born on April 5, 1937, to the late Elmer and Marie (Deters) Hass in Evansville.

Mary Ann was a co-owner of Naas and Sons since 1955 where she worked and...

Mar 24, 2025

Beverly June Bradshaw, 86, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on March 24, 2025, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN. She was born on March 3, 1939, in Cleveland, TN, to the late Alvin "Ike" Jones and Dorothy "Polly" (Howell) Jones.

Beverly was of the Baptist faith and attended Vertical Church in Fort Branch. She...

Mar 24, 2025

William Grant Byrns, 92, of Owensville, IN, passed away on March 24, 2025, at Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville, IL. He was born on November 18, 1932, in Patoka, IN, to the late John Christian Byrns and Mary Detzel (Slunder) Byrns.

Bill graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1952. He married Virginia Mae Farmer...

Mar 12, 2025

Deidra Darlene Potts, 42, of Newburgh passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2025, at her parent's home in Newburgh, IN.

Deidra was born on May 18, 1982, to Doug and Donna (Graper) Potts at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Deidra graduated from Castle High School in 2000 and went on to graduate from Purdue University...

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Louise Michel, 90, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on March 2, 2025. She was born to Sylvester and Mary (Scott) Weber on June 26, 1934, in Fort Branch.

Mary Lou was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Snake Run. She was a recipient of the...

Feb 27, 2025

James Elsworth Luse, 77, of Princeton passed away on February 27, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1947, to Muriel and Bonnie (Owens) Luse in Linton, IN.

On January 10, 1970, James married the love of his life Margaret Ritz. He worked for 34 years at Farm Bureau Insurance. He enjoyed golfing and spent much of...

Feb 26, 2025

Sue Eileen Madden, aged 70, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Saline Care in Harrisburg, IL. She was born to Raymond and Neoma (Feil) Neufelder on September 26, 1954, in Princeton, IN.

Sue was raised in the Catholic Church at Holy Cross in Fort Branch. She graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1972. On January...

Feb 21, 2025

Thomas Alan Neidig, 75, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1949, the fifth of ten children to the late Jack and Viola (Greubel) Neidig. Tom was a proud graduate of Fort Branch High School and went on to attend St. Benedict College, where he played basketball before...

Feb 15, 2025

Alice Louise Peach, 74, of Indianapolis passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 15, 2025.

Alice was born on March 7, 1950, to the late Charles and Betty (Allen) Blesch in Evansville.

Alice married the love of her life Gene Peach on May 31, 1968. She graduated from Fort Branch High School in...

Feb 13, 2025

Charlene Marie McClellan, 69, of Owensville, Indiana, passed away on February 13, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 17, 1955, in Princeton, Indiana, to the late James Edward Straw Sr. and Loretta Jean (Richardson) Straw.

Charlene attended Princeton High School until her senior year, when she transferred to Owensville High School. She graduated with...

Feb 9, 2025

Donald Dean Throckmorton, 93, of Stockbridge, GA passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 9, 2025.

Dean was born on February 3, 1932 in Indianapolis to the late Denzil and Leona (Brown) Throckmorton.

Dean was a man with many talents. In addition to being a pipefitter by trade, early in his life he...

Feb 5, 2025

Marilou (Riley) Stilwell, 94, of Evansville passed away at River Pointe Health Campus on February 5, 2025.

Marilou was born on December 17, 1930 in Francisco to the late Bertis and Faye (Aydelotte) Riley.

Marilou married the love of her life Russell Stilwell on June 26, 1948 and spent 55 loving years together before his...

Jan 30, 2025

Richard A. (Dickie) Dilbeck, 85, passed away January 30, 2025 in E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville, Florida.

He was born on October 19, 1939 in Fort Branch, Indiana to the late Herbert W. and Cecil Hart Dilbeck. Mr. Dilbeck proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a life-long member of the International...