Obituaries

May 14, 2023

Charles R. Willis, of Evansville, IN, died Sunday, May 14th at North Park Nursing Center where he lived his last 7 years.  Until COVID restrictions, he read aloud to other residents in the activity room a few days a week.  During the last year his vision and hearing had declined significantly, but he still enjoyed radio broadcasts of St. Louis...

May 12, 2023

John Gusta Santanen III. 62, of Oakland City, IN. died Friday, May 12, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh IN.  John was born July 7, 1960 in Charleston SC., to John Gusta & Mary (Madsen) Santanen.He was preceded in death by his Mother, Mary (Madsen) Santanen.  Survived by Life Partner of 26 years, Debbie Lahmann, Father, John Gusta Santanen, Sisters,...

May 9, 2023

 

Barbara Lee Silke, 90, of Carrollton, TX passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Carrollton, Tx. She was born on February 9, 1933 in Richmond, VA to the late Joseph and Lillian “Plunkett” Broske.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Jean Raabe, her husband, Bill, 12 nieces and nephews, and 22 great nieces and nephews. 

She is preceded...

May 9, 2023

 

Nell Louise Smith, 93, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph (Faye) Bethel and Gladys Hollingsworth, and several siblings.

Nell is survived by her son, Robert (Maricel) Blades and daughter, LaDonna (Tim) Maglinger, 3 grandchildren, and one step-sister. 

Per Nell’s wishes there will be no services. 

Sympathy...

May 3, 2023

 

Gary W. Schultz 79, of Elberfeld IN. passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at home.

He was born February 18,1944 in Evansville IN. to the late Martin Eli & Mae Kathryn (Feistel) Schultz.

He graduated from Elberfeld High School and retired from Whirlpool after 46 years. Gary served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife...

Apr 29, 2023

 

Rickey D. Goldman, 67 of Newburgh passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1956, in Harrodsburg, KY to the late Donald Wayne, and Virginia B. (Steele) Goldman.

 

Rickey graduated from Fern Creek High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Evansville in 1986...

Apr 25, 2023

Joseph M. Jeffries, 66, of Evansville, IN passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his residence in Evansville. He was born on January 16, 1957 in Evansville, he is the son of the late Owen Earl and Elizabeth Aileen (Martin) Jeffries.

Joseph was well known as the “favorite uncle.” He was a 1976 graduate of Reitz High School and worked...

Apr 24, 2023

 

James Paul Snyder, 71, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Linda White Hospice House. He was born on June 10, 1951, in Huntingburg, IN, to the late Francis L. and Rose E. (Hildenbrand) Snyder.

James attended Dale High School and obtained an Associate degree from Lockyear Business School. He served in the U.S...

Mar 29, 2023

 

Opal Irene Pruitt, age 100, formerly of Elberfeld, IN, Passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Brookdale Tavares Assisted living. She was born on October 15, 1922, the only child of Raymond and Ova (Barton) Pruitt. There are no survivors. 

Opal received her elementary education at Barton school and graduated from Elberfeld High School in 1939. Her plans...

Mar 29, 2023

 

Billy Joe Kasinger, 60, of Ft. Branch, IN  passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Patoka, IN. He was born on June 28, 1962 in Evansville to the late Orville and Bessie (Miller) Kasinger. Billy enjoyed being outside, spending time with family and friends and would always go out of his way to help others.

Billy is survived...

Mar 25, 2023

 

Joyce V. (Patterson) Geary, age 92, of Newburgh, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 27, 1931, in Olaton, KY, to the late Walter and Ruth (Davidson) Patterson.

Joyce loved visiting with her friends and family. She enjoyed attending The Assembly Church in Evansville, and traveling her best friend, Ruby...

Mar 21, 2023

 

Carla Sue Reinhart-Williamsof Loogootee, IN.

Carla Sue Reinhart-Williams 74, of Loogootee IN., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Jasper Memorial Hospital after a brief  illness.

Carla was born February 3, 1949 in Washington, IN., to the late Donnis C. and Mae (Burton) Reinhart and Wilma M. (Wininger) Reinhart.

She retired from the Martin County Co-Op Credit Union in...

Mar 19, 2023

Dennis Dixon Dean 76, of Evansville, Indiana, Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19th, 2023 in Evansville IN. Dennis was born on February 18, 1947 in Miami FL to the late Ernest and Wanna (Dixon) Dean.

 

Dennis was a 1964 graduate of Central High School. He enlisted and served 8 years in the U.S Navy, serving in Vietnam on...

Mar 14, 2023

 

Kenneth L. Wilson Sr., 90, of Henderson KY., formerly of Newburgh, IN., went to be with our LORD and Saviour, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Deaconess Gateway Heart Hospital in Newburgh. He was born April 3, 1932, in Gibson County, Indiana to the late Ora and Lillie (Reed) Wilson.

Kenneth worked as a shift supervisor for Alcoa and...

Mar 8, 2023

 

Elizabeth V. (Miller) Stevens, age 95 passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023. She was born in Muhlenberg County, KY on November 6, 1927, to the late Charlie and Blanche (Rector) Miller. 

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Robert "Steve" Stevens, her sisters, Mary Embrey, and Katherine Helton, her brothers, Thalbert and Shirley Miller.

She...

Mar 6, 2023

Marie (Volz) Hefner, 75, of Evansville, IN passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born in Hettinger, North Dakota on September 11, 1947, to the late Joseph and Hannah Volz. Marie had 15 brothers and sisters and of them 11 survived to adulthood.

She graduated from Bell Fourche High School in South Dakota. 

She was proceeded in death by...

Mar 3, 2023

 

Arthur Earl Schmitt, 77, of Elberfeld, Ind., passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at home.  He was born March 29, 1945 to the late Ervin & Dorothy (Martin) Schmitt. 

Arthur graduated from Millersburg High School.  He was a Vietnam veteran serving in United States Air Force.  He retired from Bristol Meyers after many years.  He was a member of...

Mar 3, 2023

 

Wanda June (Besing) Sellers 91, of Elberfeld, IN, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at River Pointe Health Campus.  She was born May 26, 1931 in Evansville IN. to Harry & Mederith (Smith) Besing. 

Wanda graduated from Elberfeld High School and Lockyear Business School.  She was a secretary at Commonwealth Insurance Company in Evansville for many years. She was...

Feb 27, 2023

Charles Michael Dale, age 81, of Evansville, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville In. Mike was born to Charles and Lilly (Ashby) Dale on June 15, 1941, in Evansville IN. Mike was a 1959 graduate of Bosse High School, where he played 4 years of football. Shortly after graduation, Mike enlisted and...

Feb 23, 2023