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Dorothea "Dori" Elliott
Aug 2, 2017
Obituary for Dorothea "Dori" Elliott Dorothea "Dori" Elliott, 28, formerly of Vincennes, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Denver, CO. Born March 24, 1989 Westerville, Ohio, She was raised in Vincennes In. She lived in Denver Colorado for 9 years. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School 2007. She attended Metropolitan State College of Denver. Her hobbies included...
Robert E. "Bob" Clark
Jul 31, 2017
Obituary for Robert E. "Bob" Clark Robert E. "Bob" Clark, 67, of Vincennes went to live with Jesus his Lord and Savior on Monday July 31, 2017 at 10:40 AM in his home with his family holding his hand at his bedside. Bob was born August 2, 1949 in Evansville, IN the son of Robert J. and Lois J. Deckard...
Hilbert L "Hib" Volle
Jul 31, 2017
Obituary for Hilbert L. "Hib" Volle Hilbert L. "Hib" Volle, 75, of Bicknell, passed away at his home with his family at his bedside July 31, 2017 at 3:30 AM. Hib was born October 14, 1941 in Freelandville, In the son of Ernest and Frieda Prior Volle. He was a graduate of Edwardsport High School and the Vincennes Business College....
Patricia "Pat" Cooper
Jul 28, 2017
Patricia "Pat" Cooper, 85, of Vincennes, passed away Friday July 28, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Pat was born February 9, 1932 in Clinton County, IN the daughter of George and Francis Gearheart Reynolds. She was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and became a beautician. She worked at Hamilton Glass for several years until her retirement. She...
John B Wautelet Sr
Jul 28, 2017
Obituary for John B. Wautelet Sr. John B. Wautelet Sr. 88 formerly of Bicknell, passed away Friday July 28, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. John was born August 8, 1928 in Bicknell, IN the son of Arthur and Germaine Pique Wautelet. He was a graduate of Bicknell High School and he served his country in the U....
Rita J. (Lane) Shappard
Jul 15, 2017
Obituary for Rita Josephine( Lane) Shappard Rita Josephine (Lane) Shappard, 90, of Vincennes passed away Saturday July 15, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 23, 1926 in Vincennes the daughter of Lawrence and Emma Holscher Lane. She attended Purcell School. She began her career working at St. Vincent Orphanage then worked at SS Kresge...
Kathleen M. Lane
Jul 12, 2017
Obituary for Kathleen Marie Lane Kathleen Marie Lane, 69, formerly of Bruceville, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2017 at her home in Noblesville, Indiana, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Kathy was born January 15, 1948 in Vincennes, the daughter of John C. and Elizabeth Williams Joyce. She graduated from St....
John "Jack" Farmer
Jul 10, 2017
Obituary for John N. "Jack" Farmer John N. "Jack" Farmer, 82, of Vincennes, passed away at his residence on Monday July 10, 2017. Jack was born December 12, 1934 in Vincennes the son of Frank and Charlotte Hill Farmer. He a graduate of 1954 Lincoln High School and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. He...
Ida Geraldine Wright
Jun 22, 2017
Obituary for Ida Geraldine Wright Ida Geraldine Wright, 83, of Vincennes, passed away at 10:47 PM Thursday June 22, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital with her family at her bedside when the Lord called her home. Geraldine was born August 25, 1933 in Dyer County, TN the daughter of Willie Eli and Delia Lawson Fortner. She worked at various...
Prentiss H. "Butch" Ashby
Jun 20, 2017
Obituary for Prentiss H. "Butch" Ashby Prentiss H. "Butch" Ashby, 68, of Bicknell, IN passed away Tuesday June 20, 2017 at his residence. Butch was born December 11, 1948 in Vincennes the son of John Ashby and Cora Harrington Cazzell. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School and began his career having worked at Wabash Coffee for over 18...
Rev. Alice Bline
Jun 8, 2017
Obituary for Rev. Alice Bline Reverend Alice Bline, of Bicknell, Indiana, born the third month, 1st day of 1940, went home to be with the Lord early in the morning of Thursday, June 8th, 2017. She was surrounded by her family signing praises to God as they celebrated her entry into His kingdom. Alice was born in Kentucky to Granville...
Robert Lumbrix
Jun 4, 2017
Obituary for Robert Lumbrix Robert Lumbrix, 81, died Sunday, June 4, at Fox Ridge Manor in Vincennes. He and his twin sister, Rachel Lumbrix Shelton, were born in Bicknell, Indiana, in the home built by their father Joseph (Jake) Lumbrix and mother Martha Turpin Lumbrix. He married Carol Sue Elkins on November 5, 1954. He is survived by his son...
Larry D. Litherland
Jun 3, 2017
Obituary for Larry Dale Litherland Larry Dale Litherland, 79, of Vincennes, passed away Saturday June 3, 2017 at his residence. Larry was born November 21, 1937 in Vincennes the son of Clarence "Mack" and Audrey Redfern Litherland. He was a 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School and served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era....
Billy L Small Jr.
Jun 2, 2017
Obituary for Billy L. Small Jr. Billy L. Small Jr., 61, of Edwardsport, passed away Friday June 2, 2017 at 6:22 PM at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Billy was born June 28, 1955 in Sumter, NC the son of Billy L. Sr and Mary O. Dillon Small. He was a graduate of North Knox High School and attained...
E. Ann Elliott
May 29, 2017
Obituary for E. Ann "Funk" Elliott E. Ann "Funk" Elliott, 86, of Vincennes passed away May 29, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Willow Manor Nursing Home. Ann was born April 7, 1931 in Lawrence County Illinois the daughter of Loy and Frances Crews Funk. Ann worked for many years in the retail sales for Gimbel Bond, Scruples and she...
Douglas Edward Ostendorf
May 29, 2017
Obituary for Douglas Edward Ostendorf Douglas Edward Ostendorf passed away peacefully at his residence with his family at his side on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 4:00 a.m. He was born in Vincennes, IN on February 16, 1959, the son of Francis and Blanche (Clark) Ostendorf. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School (1977) and Vincennes University. He worked...
Mary L. Delisle
May 28, 2017
Obituary for Mary L. DeLisle Mary L. DeLisle, 81, of Vincennes passed May 28, 2017 at 2:25 PM at the Willow Manor Nursing Center. Mary was born January 11, 1936 in Vincennes the daughter of Virgil and Ethel Ruehrshneck Madison. She formerly was manager of Lic's Ice Cream and a member of the Old Cathedral Catholic Church. She was formerly...
Edna M. Hess
May 25, 2017
Obituary Edna M. Hess Edna M. Hess, 81, of Vincennes, IN passed away Thursday May 25, 2017 at 10:14 pm at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Edna was born July 15, 1935 in Knox County the daughter of Owen and Bessie Thompson Goldman. She was a graduate of Decker High School and she worked for many years at the...
John M. Dailey
May 23, 2017
Obituary for John M. Dailey John M. Dailey, 82, of Vincennes, passed away at 8:07 AM Tuesday at the Good Samaritan Hospital with his family at his bedside. John was born October 16, 1934 in Vincennes the son of Charles C. and Evelyn Siewers Dailey. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and attained an AS degree. He...
Margaret F. Johnson
May 10, 2017
Obituary for Margaret F. Johnson Margaret F. Johnson, 96, formerly of Vincennes, passed away Thursday evening at the Springhill Villages in Terre Haute, IN. She was born November 17, 1920 in Little Falls, MN the daughter of Albert and Maria Wurzer MacGregor. She received her Masters degree in Education and was a Registered Nurse. She worked at the Good Samaritan...
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