Obituaries

Roberta Jean Lenfers

Roberta Jean Lenfers

Jun 3, 2025

Roberta Jean Lenfers, 80, recently of Riverview, FL and originally of Evansville, IN, passed away in Brandon, FL on June 3rd, 2025.

Roberta was born in Evansville, IN on July 20, 1944, to loving parents Robert and Christine McCubbin. She graduated from Central High School in Evansville. Roberta was a US Army veteran and later transitioned to a fulfilling career with...

Carolyn S. Wathen

Carolyn S. Wathen

May 31, 2025

Carolyn S. Wathen, 77, of Newburgh IN passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Irvine, KY on October 23, 1947 to James Paul and Georgia Mae (Moore) Perry.

Carolyn was a phlebotomist for many years at Porro Labs, and a Pathology Transcriptionist at St. Mary’s Medical Center until she retired....

Keith Patrick Haley

Keith Patrick Haley

May 29, 2025

Keith Patrick Haley, 82, of Elberfeld, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep, holding the hand of his beloved wife, Becky, on Thursday, May 29th, 2025.

Keith was born on April 8th, 1943, in Haubstadt, Indiana to his parents Thomas and Edna (Hirsch) Haley. Keith attended school at St. Peter and Paul and Haubstadt High School. He later joined the U.S....

Marion Tucker Harris

Marion Tucker Harris

May 27, 2025

Marion Tucker Harris, 84, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born in Lamar, IN, on October 28, 1940, to the late Forrest and Daisy Harris.

Marion was a graduate of Reitz High School and served overseas in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1964. He worked at Alcoa for 26 years...

Steven Warren Carpenter

Steven Warren Carpenter

May 22, 2025

Steven Warren Carpenter Evansville, IN

Steven Warren Carpenter, 74, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his precious rescue dogs, Bella and Elsa.

Born in Evansville on March 5, 1951, Steven was the son of Robert Earl and Loyce Janine Carpenter. He graduated from Central High School...

Robert Paul Berkau

Robert Paul Berkau

May 19, 2025

Robert (Bob) Paul Berkau, Newburgh, IN



Robert Paul Berkau, 55, of Newburgh, IN passed away on Monday, May 19th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family being treated by wonderful staff willing to go above and beyond for him and his family at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.



Bob was born in Orlando, FL on October 24, 1969, to loving parents Russell and Joanne Berkau....

Agnes Marie Adamson

Agnes Marie Adamson

May 16, 2025

Agnes Marie Adamson, 98, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in Uniontown, KY on April 30, 1927, to Ezra and Martha (Greenwell) French.

Agnes was a homemaker most of her life. She devoted her time to raising her three children, and was married to her husband, Richard Adamson, for 46 years. After raising her...

Betty Ann Lasher

Betty Ann Lasher

May 13, 2025

Betty Ann Lasher, Newburgh

Betty Ann Lasher, 85, most recently of Hephzibah, GA and previously of Newburgh, IN, passed away peacefully in Georgia on May 13, 2025.

Betty was born on November 17, 1939, in Newburgh Indiana to her parents Victor Oscar Smith and Josephine Katherine (Herr) Smith. Betty graduated from Newburgh High School, and immediately after married her soulmate, Richard, and...

Michael Andrew Mason

Michael Andrew Mason

Apr 30, 2025

Michael (Mike) Andrew Mason passed away on Thursday, April 30th, 2025, in Newburgh, Indiana, at the age of 57. He was born on May 8th, 1967, in Louisville, Kentucky, to S. Max and Marilyn “Mae” Mason.

Mike graduated from Castle High School in 1985, where he was an enthusiastic member of the marching band, playing trumpet, and a fierce competitor on...

Christina Lynn Haley

Christina Lynn Haley

Apr 27, 2025

Christina Lynn (Grubb) Haley, 61, of West Salem, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 27, 2025, by her beloved husband’s side.

Christina was born on November 2, 1963, in Bloomington IN. She was much loved by her adoptive mom, Elsie Johnson and Mom, Linda Grubb. Christina went on to graduate high school in Bedford and pursue a...

Gerald "Gerry" Kaiser

Gerald "Gerry" Kaiser

Apr 26, 2025

Gerald “Kais” William Kaiser, age 70, lifelong resident of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away on April 26, 2025, with the love of his life and daughters by his side—just how he would’ve wanted it.

Born April 24, 1955, in Evansville, IN, to the late Ralph and Virginia (Seiler) Kaiser, Gerry graduated from Castle High School in 1973 and later earned a business...

Ruth Rule Kemman

Ruth Rule Kemman

Apr 21, 2025

After a full life of adventure and caring for others, Ruth Rule Kemman, aged 95 years, seven months, of Newburgh, Indiana, died peacefully in the wee hours of April 21, 2025, at Newburgh Healthcare. Born September 21, 1929, in Princeton, New Jersey, to the late Frederick Jeremiah and Helen Turley Rule, Ruth grew up in the small town of Kingston,...

Diane Mary Wendholt

Diane Mary Wendholt

Apr 16, 2025

Diane Mary Wendholt, 77, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. She was born in Evansville, IN, on June 18, 1947, to Oscar and Emma (Kissel) Nurrenbern.

Diane graduated from Haubstadt High School in 1965 and worked as a rural United States Postal Carrier in Newburgh for approximately 37 years. She was a member...

Elizabeth Marie Pazera

Elizabeth Marie Pazera

Apr 15, 2025

Elizabeth Marie Pazera, 94, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born in Hammond, IN, on April 27, 1930, to William and Delight "Dee" (North) Carlin.

Elizabeth was married to her husband, Anthony I. Pazera, on October 6, 1951, at Holy Angles Catholic Church in Gary, IN. She graduated from Bishop Noll High School in Hammond,...

Susan Elaine Klodowski

Susan Elaine Klodowski

Apr 7, 2025

Susan Elaine (Rieber) Klodowski, 59, of Evansville, IN, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 7, 2025.

She was born on February 16, 1966, in Evansville, IN, to loving parents David Eugene Rieber and Phyllis Ann (Finney) Rieber. Susan worked many years for and retired from the EVSC. Susan was a lifelong dog lover and will always be remembered as...

Robert Douglas Sanders

Robert Douglas Sanders

Apr 4, 2025

Robert Douglas Sanders, 80, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Evansville on June 18, 1944, to Samuel Isaac and Anna Marie (O’Brien) Sanders.

Robert attended Holy Rosary Elementary School and was a 1962 graduate of Memorial High School. He worked at numerous places throughout his life including Whirpool, KOCH, Fautless...

Luann Daub

Luann Daub

Mar 30, 2025

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight” - Proverbs 3:5-6 

Luann Daub, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with the Lord on March 30th, 2025 at the age of 86. Luann was born in Elberfeld,...

Linda Ruth Ellingson

Linda Ruth Ellingson

Mar 27, 2025

Linda Ruth Ellingson, 54, of Evansville IN passed away peacefully at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on March 27, 2025.

Linda was born on September 4, 1970 in Batesville Arkansas to her loving mother, Linda Renfrow, and father Lynn Watters. She graduated high school and then found meaningful work in retail and started a family. Linda loved spending time with her family, fishing,...

Fred J. Hammond

Fred J. Hammond

Mar 15, 2025

Fred J. Hammond, 88, of Evansville IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Envive Evansville. Fred was born in Evansville, IN on November 12, 1936, to late parents Clovas and Hazel Hammond.

After graduating high school, Fred joined the U.S. Marines and served proudly. He then began a career as a maintenance supervisor and started a family. Fred...

Larry Eugene Barnett

Larry Eugene Barnett

Mar 13, 2025

Loving husband and devoted father, Larry Barnett, passed away at the age of 84 on March 13, 2025. Larry’s true joy was spending time with his beloved wife of 59 years as well as his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a profound love for gardening, especially his blackberries. Known for being a hardworking and respected employee, he retired from...