J. Jill Jackson
May 23, 2019
Obituary for Jill Jackson Jill Jackson, 85, of Vincennes IN passed away May 23, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes with her family at her bedside. Jill was born August 15, 1933 in Washington IN, the daughter of George LeRoy and Rachel Lucille (Farley) Moore. Jill worked as the Knox County Health Nurse for 31 years, retiring in 2005....
Denise M. Ostendorf
May 22, 2019
Denise Marie Ostendorf of Zionsville, IN, left her family and friends on May 22, 2019, the result of an extended battle with cancer. Denise was born in Vincennes on December 29, 1961, the fifth child of Francis and Blanche (Clark) Ostendorf, and was immediately known as "Nese," and subsequently by her nieces and nephews, as "Uncle Nese." She is survived...
James C Rice
May 18, 2019
Obituary for James C. Rice James C. Rice, 69, of Bicknell, IN, passed away Saturday May 18, 2019 at his residence. Jim was born March 19, 1950 in Miami, FL the son of Odie C. and Anna Kohn Rice. After high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and he served the country for over 21 years when he retired...
Lawrence Gene Delisle
May 18, 2019
Obituary for Lawrence "Gene" DeLisle Lawrence "Gene" DeLisle, 89, of Oaktown, passed away Saturday May 18, 2019 at Oak Village Nursing Center in Oaktown. Gene was born January 1, 1930 in Hammond, IN the son of Lawrence A. and Pansey Kennedy DeLisle. After graduation from High School, Gene was called to serve his country during the Korean War in the...
Fred W. Pulley
May 18, 2019
Obituary for Fred W. Pulley Fred W. Pulley, 88, of Clarksville, IN, passed away Saturday May 18, 2019 at his residence with his family at his bedside. Fred was born August 7, 1930 in Marion, IN the son of Walter Ruben and Era Irene Martz Pulley. He graduated high school and began his career having served his country during the...
Rev. Martin Erich Knippa
May 12, 2019
Obituary for Rev. Martin Erich Knippa Rev. Martin Erich Knippa, 93, passed away Sunday May 12, 2019 at the Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL at 7:00 AM. He was born November 4, 1925 in Loebau, Texas the son of Alwin J. and Martha Moerbe Knippa and was baptized and confirmed there in Christ Lutheran Church. He attended Christian Day School...
Tina M. Reed
May 4, 2019
Obituary for Tina M. Reed Tina M. Reed, 52, of Vincennes, IN, passed away May 4, 2019 at her home with her family at her bedside. Tina was born March 16, 1967 in Vincennes, the daughter of Kenneth L. and Brenda F. Farrar Wesley. She was graduate of Lincoln High School and she served as the Animal Control Officer for...
Wesley R. Tumey
Apr 28, 2019
Obituary for Wesley R. Tumey Wesley R. Tumey, 73, of Vincennes, passed away Sunday April 28, 2019 with his family at his bedside. Wes was born May 12, 1945 in Vincennes, IN the son of Wesley Oren and Clara Rose McGavic Tumey. Wes served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, he worked for the Vincennes...
Joe A. Salter
Apr 25, 2019
Obituary for Joe A. Salter Joe A. Salter, 68, of Plainville, IN, passed away Thursday April 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN. Joe was born September 23, 1950 in Vincennes, IN, the son of Duncan F. and Gertrude J Harrington Salter. Joe was a graduate of North Knox High School and joined the U.S. Air Force serving 20...
Max B. Steimel
Apr 21, 2019
Obituary for Max B. Steimel Max B. Steimel, 94 years and 363 days old, passed away Sunday April 21, 2019 at 11:50 PM CST at the home of his granddaughter in Evansville, IN. Max was born April 23, 1924 in Bicknell, IN the son of John E. and Esther R. Harding Steimel. Max was a graduate of Lincoln High School...
Travis M. Gilbert
Apr 7, 2019
Obituary for Travis M. Gilbert Travis M. Gilbert, 38, of Vincennes, passed away Sunday April 7, 2019 at 4:20 PM. Travis was born September 19, 1980 in Vincennes the son of Robert L. and Debra Welton Gilbert. He was a graduate of North Knox High School and worked in the construction industry. He is survived by his mother, Debra S....
Grace L. Smith
Apr 3, 2019
Obituary for Grace L. "Fear" Smith Grace Lenora "Fear" Smith, 87, of Vincennes passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1931 in Newton, IL, the daughter of Wilbert and Velva Miller Smith. She worked as a cook in a private school and attended the Assembly of God church. She...
Howard M. Helderman
Mar 31, 2019
Obituary for Howard M. Helderman Howard M. Helderman, 76, of Freelandville, IN passed away on Sunday March 31, 2019 at the Freelandville Community Nursing Home. He was born July 25, 1942 in Knox County, IN the son of Lloyd and Anna Like Helderman. He was a mechanic at Kixmiller Implement. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a member...
Thomas J. "Tom" Ruppel
Mar 22, 2019
Obituary for Thomas J. Ruppel Thomas J. Ruppel, 87, of Vincennes passed away Friday March 22, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Tom was born December 12, 1931 in Vincennes the son of Lawrence P. and Annis B. Carie Ruppel. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He married Margaret J. "Peg" Fredrick and they...
Shirley J. Howder
Mar 12, 2019
Obituary for Shirley J. Howder Shirley J. Howder, 82, of Vincennes, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2019 at the Gentle Care Nursing Center with her daughters at her bedside. Shirley was born March 31, 1937 in Vincennes the daughter of Darvin F. and Goldie Faye Peach Howder. She was a bartender at various establishments in Vincennes. she attended various Church...
Harold L. Pepmeier
Feb 28, 2019
Obituary for Harold L. Pepmeier Harold L. Pepmeier, 76, of Bicknell, passed away Thursday February 28, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Harold was born June 28, 1942 in Sullivan County the son of Julius and Frieda Harting Pepmeier. He worked for many years at Thompson Chevrolet in Bicknell and worked at various places doing janitorial work. He was a...
Virginia "Jen" Abluton
Feb 25, 2019
Obituary for Virginia "Jen" Abluton Virginia (Jen) Abluton 96, went to be with her loved ones on Monday February 25th 2019. Jen was born on July 29th 1922 to the late William and Emma (Bline) Cline. Jenny's greatest love was cooking for and spending time with her family. She was very loved and will be missed by many. She is...
Donald L. Ellermann
Feb 25, 2019
Obituary for Donald L. Ellermann Donald L. Ellermann, 76, of Vincennes, passed away Monday February 25, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Donnie was born November 1, 1942 in Vincennes the oldest son of Donald O. and Ruth Meyer Ellermann. He was a graduate of Decker High School and was a lifelong grain and watermelon farmer. He was a member...
J. Evelyn Alexander
Feb 17, 2019
Obituary for Evelyn Alexander Evelyn Alexander, 89, of Bicknell, IN, passed away February 17, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Evelyn was born November 21, 1929 in Williams, IN the daughter of Eddie S. and Flora B. Fields Mundy. She was a graduate of Williams High School and received an AS degree . She was a retired police dispatcher at...
Genevieve J. Pierce
Feb 15, 2019
Obituary for Genevieve J. Pierce Genevieve J. Pierce, 91 of Bruceville, IN, passed away February 15, 2019 at I.U. Health North. Jenny was born July 12, 1927 in Westville, IL the daughter of John and Mary Langzinnis Grites. She was a graduate of Westville High School and she married William J. Pierce M.D. and they made their life together for...
