Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

Betty J. Kaetzel 92, of Santa Claus, IN. died on Dec. 26, at Scenic Hills at the Monestary.

Betty was born June 23, 1929 in Grandview, IN. to Jerome and Mamie (Biedenkopf) Neville. She was a longtime member of the Santa Claus United Methodist Church and worked at GE for over 40 years.

Betty enjoyed...

Dec 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Arlen Ball is announcing his death on December 18th at the age of 68. He was born on August 17, 1953.

Our husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, father-in-law, stepfather, uncle, and friend was an amazing individual.

He served in the...

Dec 8, 2021

Rhonda Sue Woolsey 58, of Jasper, IN. died on December 8, at Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 30, 1963 in Huntingburg, IN. to Robert and Mabel (Weisheit) Woolsey, and enjoyed van and car rides.

She is survived by her mother, Mabel Woolsey of Huntingburg, IN. and a sister, Sherry Woolsey-Kohut of Portage, IN.

Dec 5, 2021

Rev. Conrad Lee Higdon 87, of Santa Claus, died December 5, at his home in Santa Claus, IN.

Conrad was born March 20, 1934 in Evansville, IN to Ezra and Dorothy (Nicholson) Higdon. After attending the United Theological Seminary, he graduated with a Masters in Theology, and served at various Methodist Churches in Indiana and Michigan. He...

Nov 25, 2021

Dennis Lee Brown 71 of Ferdinand, died on November 25, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN.

Dennis was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife Connie Brown, a son Justin Brown of Columbus, IN. a daughter Samantha Heyder of Orleans, IN. his parents Eddie and Christine Brown...

Nov 25, 2021

Gwendolyn ‘Sue’ Brothers 82, of Dale, IN. formerly of Francisco, IN. died on November 25, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

Born November 8, 1939 to John and Beatrice Farrow in Princeton, IN. She worked for the U.S. Postsl Service and was a homemaker, she enjoyed traveling, her dogs and her family.

She...

Oct 25, 2021

Kevin D. Taylor, age 61, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Monday, October 25th, 2021.

He was a 20-year employee of Lowe's Home Improvement Store, a graduate of Center Grove High School (1979) and West Baden Culinary Art School(1982). Kevin was an avid collector of antiques, loved to travel, and created beautiful pen and ink sketches depicting his...

Oct 20, 2021

Leroy ‘Mikey’ Engelbrecht 53, of Dale, IN. died on October 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 11, 1968 in Huntingburg, IN. to Leroy and Lucille Engelbrecht. He loved John Cena, fishing, Elvis, watching movies and wrestling. He is preceded in death by his father Leroy, grandparents Gilbert and Naamah Engelbrecht, Lawrence and...

Oct 19, 2021

Larry Gaesser 59, of Gentryville died on October 19, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Larry was born Dec. 28, 1961 in Huntingburg, IN. to Andrew and Marie (Bankford) Gaesser and married Mona Herr April 19, 1986. He was a member at St. Martin Catholic Church in Chrisney, IN., he served on the Jackson Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. and was active...

Oct 11, 2021

Jackie Lee Tuley 69, of Washington, IN. died Monday October 11, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born July 31, 1952 in Huntingburg, IN. to Charles and Fern Tuley of Dale. Jack worked in the coal mines for 40 years, after retiring he enjoyed model railroading, collecting scale models of heavy equipment and puzzles. He...

Oct 6, 2021

Doris J. Stoll 74 of Gentryville, Indiana died on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at Willow Manor in Vincennes, IN. She was born May 31, 1947 in Spencer County, Indiana to Ray and Helen (Rainey) Kingsbury. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Roy Lee and Larry Michael, a sister Charlotte Neuman, her first husband Leo...

Oct 3, 2021

Nellie Olive Medcalf Wetzel  101, of Buffaloville, IN. died on Sunday October 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Nellie was born June 29, 1920 in Spencer County, IN. to George and Bessie (Bench) Medcalf. She recieved her education at Newtonville and Graduated from Grandview High School in 1938. In 1943 she married Earl Edwin Wetzel, a...

Aug 29, 2021

Sheila Lynn Roos-Williams 54 of Santa Claus, IN died on Sunday August 29, 2021 at Majestic Care of Newburgh. Sheila was born June 26, 1967 in Tell City, IN to Richard and Bonnie (Boger) Roos. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s UCC in Lamar and also attended Bethel Temple while residing in Evansville. Sheila graduated Heritage Hills...

Aug 20, 2021

Phyllis Jean Crews, age 62, of Loogootee passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the home of her sister, Mary Catherine Crews in Grandview, Indiana after battling cancer and in the care of Heart to Heart Hospice. She was born November 17, 1958 in Huntingburg, the daughter of Fred and Patricia (Clark) Crews. Phyllis graduated from Heritage Hills...

Aug 9, 2021

Barbara Skelton 83, of Santa Claus, IN. died at her home in Santa Claus, IN. on August 9, 2021.

Barbara was born in Long Island, NY. on January 20, 1938 to Fred and Dorothy Ris. She attended IU and after graduating was married to Donald Skelton and started teaching at Franklin High School in Franklin, IN., after...

Jul 29, 2021

Linda Schroering 61, of Jasper, IN. died on July 29 at Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born February 4, 1960 in Jasper, IN. to Anthony and Alvina (Seger) Beckman. She taught school at Griffith Elementary and Washington High School. She enjoyed cooking and playing cards.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Henry...

Jul 19, 2021

Judith Gerald 77, of Dale, Indiana died at Memorial Hospital on July 19, 2021.

Judith was born August 5, 1943 in Wausau, WI. to Ernest and Elois (Kercher) Wisner. She was a school teacher for many years.

She is survived by her companion Ron Gries of Dale, a son Ryan Nelson of Atlanta, GA. and...

Jul 19, 2021

James R. Stutsman 82, of Santa Claus, IN. died at his home on July 19, 2021.

Jim was born May 28, 1939 in Perry County, IN, to Alonzo and Merrel (Davis) Stutsman. He served in the U.S Air Force and later was a Purchasing Agent for the Welborn Clinic for many years. He enjoyed spending time with...

Jul 15, 2021

James ‘Mike’ Rice 59, of Boonville, Indiana died Thursday July 15, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

He was born August 17, 1961 in Evansville, IN. to Ray and Helen (Evans) Rice. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Tony, Don and Bill Rice, Emma Lou Davis and Betty Doan.

He is survived by...

Jun 30, 2021

Sgt. Robert McGowen I.S.P. (Retired) 92, of Santa Claus, IN. died on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery. Robert was born June 2, 1929 in Bremen, Indiana to Charles and Hilda (Thompson) McGowen. He married Arvilla Simmons on April 16, 1949.  He was a member of the Santa Claus United Methodist Church, he also enjoyed...