Janet Taylor, 57, of Washington, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Washington Nursing Center. She was born August 9, 1962 in Brazil, Indiana to Rory and Marjorie (Love) Rogers. Janet had worked as a CNA in nursing homes and loved her daughter and grandchildren. Surviving are her daughter Rebecca Preston of Indianapolis; a brother Tommy Rogers; and her pride and joy grandchildren, Aubrey Jenkins and Isaiah Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Victoria; and a sister, Teresa Cooksey. There will be no public services.  

Jilaine P. (Campton) Wirts, 59 passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Jilaine was born on May 29, 1960 in Daviess County the daughter of James and Elaine (Schlachter) Campton. She married Thomas Wirts and they resided in Washington. Jilaine had been a Registered Nurse for twenty- five years and was a member of Bethany Christian Church. She loved her grandchildren and family, her dogs and home décor projects. Jilaine’s true passion was taking care of people. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Wirts of Washington; daughter, Brittany (Welp) Bean and her husband Luke of Washington; grandchildren, Meredith, Anderson and Caroline Bean; her siblings, sister, Cindy Wichman and her husband…

Arrangements are pending for Connie Sue Turner who passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital.

View Marvin Deerhake Bicknell Rev. Marvin William Deerhake, 89, of Bicknell, Indiana was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was born November 23, 1930 on a farm near New Knoxville, Ohio. He was the second of five children to LeRoy and Laura (Vordermark) Deerhake. He graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1949, where he participated in FFA, chorus, band and basketball. Marvin attended Mission House College (now Lakeland University); graduating in 1953. There he…

Norma Louise Jordan of Vincennes passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, at the age of 77 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Norma (Sears) Jordan was born December 30, 1941 in the parsonage at Colfax, IN to Reverend Frederick Charles Sears and Inez Louise (Spencer) Sears.  She attended Star City High School for 9th and 10th grade.  She graduated from Rolling Prairie High School in 1958.  She attended Indiana University for a teaching degree and graduated in 1962.  She married her husband of 56 years, Michael Ross Jordan in August of 1963. Norma grew up in a small town, the daughter of a pastor.  In order to keep…

Betty Ruth Kelley, 84, formerly of Washington, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019  at Heritage Manor in El Paso, Il. She was born June 28, 1935 in Daviess County. Betty was the 15th of 17 children born to Dale and May (Raney) Allen. She is survived by two daughters, Connie Hoffman of White House, TN and Michele Nelson (Mike) of Normal, IL; five grandchildren, Mitch (Becky) Nelson of Bloomington, IL, Ethan Hoffman of Portland, TN, Mason Nelson of Cornelius, NC, Austin Hoffman of White House, TN and Emily Hoffman of White House, TN. Also surviving are two sisters, Emma Harder (Wayne) of Washington and Joyce Martin (Eddie) of Washington. Betty was…

  Frederick D. “Ricky” Clayton, 64, of Plainville, passed away at 7:48 am, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Daviess Community Hospital. He was born February 11, 1955 in Elkhart, Indiana to Frederick and Carroll (Palmer) Clayton. Ricky enjoyed watching all sorts of sports, superheroes, and going to Washington High School sporting events and seeing the players and students. Surviving are his brother and sisters, Mary Resur of Solsberry, Melani Clayton of Solsberry, Mellissa Hite of Syracuse, and Randy Clayton of Warsaw; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no local services as he will be buried in the McClintic Cemetery…

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Joan Harner, 70, of Washington, passed away at 2:45 pm Sunday, November 24, 2019 at East Gate Manor in Washington. She was born January 15, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana to John and Florence (Huebner) Petrey. Joan retired in housekeeping at Daviess Community Hospital. She attended Otterbein Methodist Church and was a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. Joan was a huge animal lover, loved her family, and was a enormous Reba McEntire fan. Surviving are her husband Bill Harner whom she married on November 15, 1969; her children Tracey A. Harner and his wife Becky of Washington, Craig B. Harner of Springboro, Ohio, and Ryan J. Harner and his wife…

David K. Barton, Jr. 64, of Bruceville, IN, passed away November 23, 2019, at IU Health University in Indianapolis, IN. David was president of the Hermetic Coil Company. Born March 30, 1955, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of David K. and Mary Lou (Flynn) Barton. His parents preceded him. Surviving is his wife, Debbie (Davis) Barton; his sisters, Kathy Podelsack and her husband, Jeff, of Crystal Lake, IL, and Chris Gladish and her husband, Kent, of Glen Ellyn, IL; several nieces and nephews; and   several great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 10:00 – 12:00, at Goodwin Funeral Home. Following visitation, there will be…

Arrangements are pending at this time for Gwendolyn Agnes Steyskal.

Kyla L. McKinney, 47 passed away at 10:33 am on November 20, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Kyla was born on September 12, 1972 in Orlando, FL the daughter of Carroll and Mona (Litherland) Kays. Kyla was a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School and Customer Service Representative for  Schott Gemtron Corporation. She was previously  the Bar Manager at Willies Pub and was a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges. Kyla loved the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed camping, anything outdoors, concerts, darts, skydiving and wine tours. Kyla also had a special trait in helping people in need and  organizing benefits. Survivors include her mother, Mona Kays of…

View Donald Like Sr. Bicknell Donald “Donnie” Ray Like Sr., 65, of Bicknell, passed away November 22, 2019 in Bicknell Indiana. Donnie was born August 24, 1954, in Vincennes Indiana, the Son of Clark and Rosalie “Clinard” Like. He was married to Elizabeth “Bragg” Like on Thursday, October 31st, 2013, in Bicknell Indiana. Donnie worked as a heavy equipment operator for Bac Construction and most recently was a parts distributor for Eagle Railcar in Washington In. Donnie  served in… …

Burnell R. Davis, 81, formerly of Vincennes, passed away at his residence in Lowell, Indiana on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born November 4, 1938 in Bicknell, Indiana to Arthur and Hildegard (Trabant) Davis. Burnell retired from Westport Auto in the service department and had also worked at the Vincennes First Church of God. Burnell was a graduate of Bruceville High School, belonged to the Bicknell Elks, and the Vincennes Lodge #1 where he had served as Worshipful Master and many other offices. He loved spending time with his wife Zenada, family, and especially his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Zenada (McGill) Davis of Lowell, Indiana; his children, Jeanette…

Wilma M. Klueh, 90, of Vincennes, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1929 in Freelandville, Indiana to John F. and Lena S. (Due) Harting. Wilma was co- owner of Kixmiller Heating and Cooling along with her husband Max J. Klueh who preceded her in death. Wilma was a member of the St. John Catholic Church, Town and Country Extension Homemakers Club, and the Knox County Sewing Guild. Surviving are her children David Klueh and his wife, Diana, of  Kokomo, IN, Jim Klueh and his wife, Karen,  of Folsom, CA, and Gary Klueh and his wife, Ann, of Vincennes, Jana Shira and…

Herman Carl Snyder, 89, passed away on November 15, 2019, at  the Friendship Manor Assisted Living, Rock Island, IL.  He was born March 28, 1930, in Freelandville, IN, to Oscar and Dana (Jenkins) Snyder. Herman was a graduate of Freelandville High School and Purdue University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering. Shortly after graduation, he went into the U.S. Air Force for four years.  From there he was a professional test engineer for International Harvester, later Case IH, in East Moline, IL.  He was one of the prime contributors and validators to the International Harvester “Axial-Flow” combine  technology.  After retiring in 1985, he and Etta moved to…

Mildred “Midge” Alice Cox, 75, of Washington Indiana, passed away November 14, 2019 at her residence. Mildred was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She loved reading and her favorite author was Steven King. She also enjoyed traveling, camping, watching westerns, and spending time with her family. She worked at Perdue Farms for 17 years as a Biological Representative, where she retired in 2003. Surviving are her children, Lisa Cox and her husband Tim Kiser of Petersburg, IN, Rodney Cox and his wife Melissa of Washington, IN, Kevin Cox and his wife Lisa of Washington, IN, Kimberly Allison and her husband John of Washington IN. She is also…

Gerald Ray Lawyer, 86, of Washington, IN, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. “John Deere Jerry” worked at Washington Implement, both as a mechanic and in the parts department. It was there that he received his nickname, because of the way he answered the telephone. In 1979, he started work at Indianapolis Power and Light in Petersburg.  He retired as a Utility Shift Operator in 1998. Jerry was a charter member of the Daviess County Rural Water System and served as a board chairman.  For over 50 years Jerry could be found in the cattle ring at the 4-H Fair assisting members as a…

Leonard F. “Bud” Steckler of Vincennes Passed Away on Friday, November 15 at the Age of 84. Leonard “Bud” Steckler was born November 28, 1934 on a farm in rural Knox County to Leonard William Steckler and Sarah Alice (Trimble) Steckler.  He worked as a machine fabricator at Packaging Corporation of America for 42 yearsbefore retiring in 1997.  He also enjoyed working as an independent builder, bricklayer and mason.  He attended Central Catholic High School in Vincennes.  In 1955 he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country until 1958, mostly at Fort Riley, Kansas.  He married his wife of 63 years, Marilyn “Judy” (Hudson) Steckler in 1956. Bud was an avid outdoorsman who earned the nickname “One Shot” from his many successful big game hunting adventuresthroughout the U.S. and Canada.  His trophies were handsomely displayed on…

Rita Marie Holscher, 91, of Vincennes, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 11, 1928 in Vincennes, Indiana to Joseph and Anna (Recker) Halter. Rita was a homemaker and bookkeeper. A member of the St. Francis Xavier Church, she received the Bruté Award for 21 years of preparing bereavement meals. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, sewing, cooking, the outdoors, and her dogs and cats. Surviving are her husband Paul C. Holscher whom she married on April 16, 1952; her children, Wayne Holscher and his wife Tammie, Deborah Hagan and her husband Glenn, Brenda Horrall and her husband Doug, Pat Holscher and his wife Lori,…

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View Jennifer Obermeyer Oaktown Jennifer Lynne Obermeyer, 43 of Oaktown, went to her heavenly home on November 14, 2019. Jennifer was born in Gary, IN on December 28, 1975 to the late Albert and Jewell Bement. Jennifer was a member of Indian Prairie Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by; two sons, Alex Obermeyer of Oaktown, and Adam Obermeyer of Oaktown; nieces, Kelly Mundy of Freelandville and Tiffany Lamorie of Bicknell; siblings, Albert Bement Jr. of …

Carolyn Mae Wesley Jobe, 82, passed away on November 12, 2019 at CHI Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Carolyn was born on August 13, 1937 in Lawrenceville, IL the daughter of Carl E. and Clara Opal (Padgett) Wesley. She married John L. Jobe and he preceded her in death. Carolyn was a 1955 graduate of Lawrenceville High School, a member of Central Church of Christ and retired from Good Samaritan Hospital after twenty plus years as a staff Registered Nurse. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Sweeten-Later and her husband Scott of Hurricane, UT; son, Roy Michael Sweeten and his wife Dana of Chattanooga, TN; sister, Beulah Fay Whitman of Normal, IL;…

View Janet Schulze Vincennes Janet C. Carie Schulze 87, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her residence, while surrounded by her family. Janet was born on January 23, 1932 in Vincennes, IN to the late Herbert and Theresa (Cardinal) Carie. She graduated from St. Rose Academy then married Robert Schulze on July 7, 1950.They spent 51 years together until his death on January 5, 2001. They were devoted Catholics and active members of Sacred Heart Cat…

View Melissa Redmon Melissa Faye Hendrixson Redmon, 53 of Vincennes went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  Melissa was born September 2, 1966 to William “Bill” Hendrixson and Nancy (Baker) Hendrixson in Vincennes, IN. Melissa was a 1984 graduate of Lincoln High School and was married to Richard Redmon August 23, 2008. She was employed by T.B.I.L.  Melissa is survived by; her loving husband,… Melissa Faye Hendri…

View Larry Bowers Bicknell Larry Lyle Bowers, 80, died November 11, 2019 at his home in Bicknell. He was born December 29, 1938 to Wilgus and Juanita (Holmes) Bowers. Larry graduated from Bicknell High School in 1957. He worked in power plants the majority of his adult working life and retired from Hoosier Energy, Merom Generating Station, in 1998. Larry also worked with his father at the Family business, Wilkie’s Standard Service, at Second and Franklin Streets in Bicknell. He enjoyed his gr…

Mindi R. Frye, 46, passed away at 12:30 pm on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her residence. Mindi was born on April 19, 1973 in Vincennes, the daughter of Henry Adam and Kathy (Sumner) Luenebrink. Mindi was a 1991 graduate of South Knox High School and was a Restoration Supervisor for Sure Clean. She enjoyed crafts, shopping, being with her family and friends and she loved the ocean. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Kathy and Terry Tapley, son’s, Keith Luenebrink of Monroe City, Tyler Rickard of Vincennes, Bryce Frye of Monroe City; grandson, Gryffin Luenebrink; brother, Brock Luenebrink of Bruceville; as well as several sister and brother-in-law’s, aunts, uncles,…

Theresa A. FitzGerald, 88, who was born in St. Paul, Kansas, and lived in Kansas City, Missouri and Dodge City, Kansas before moving to Vincennes in 1972, passed away November 11, 2019, at her home, surrounded by family. Theresa received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Mt. Saint Scholastica College in Atchison, KS, and at age 40, received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Vincennes University.  She had retired from Good Samaritan Hospital, where she had been the nursing supervisor in the dialysis department. A member of the Old Cathedral, she attended Mass daily. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella, and was a volunteer at the…

Marjorie “Marje” (Nightingale) Land passed peacefully away on November 10, 2019 while with her family.  She was a daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, wife, sister-in-law, mother, grandmother, mamaw, great-grandmother, colleague, friend, pet owner, church member, and neighbor. Marje was married to Donald Gene Land in 1946 in Morganfield, Kentucky.  Donald was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European theater.  Together they had three sons and shared a deep love.  After her husband passed away in 1961, Marje was a single mother who went on to obtain her Master’s degree at Indiana State University, commuting from Vincennes to Terre Haute to accomplish this goal.  Majoring in Education and…

Jerald Roy “Jerry” Dixon, 75, of Vincennes, passed away at 11:05 pm Friday, November 8, 2019 at GentleCare of Vincennes. Born on October 27,1944 in Gibson County, Indiana he was the son of Albert “Hawk” and Mary Helen (Bell) Dixon. Jerry was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Vincennes and a 1962 graduate of Hazleton High School where he was the all-time points leader in basketball. He farmed earlier in his life with his dad and retired from Packaging Corporation of America in 2006 after 40 years. Jerry served in the Indiana National Guard for nine years and was a member of the American Legion and the…

Judith A. “Judy” Agee, 77, of Vincennes, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born May 30, 1942 in Knox County to Icel and Juanita (Vantlin) Butler. Judy retired from First Financial Bank and had previously worked at American National Bank. She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church and a graduate of Decker High School. Judy was involved in the Vincennes Rendezvous since its inception. An avid sports fan, Judy was a Colts former season ticket holder fan and particularly enjoyed attending all of her son’s and grandson’s Lincoln sporting events. She enjoyed bowling and traveling with her sister Kay. Surviving…

Raymond F. Rumer, 79, of Vincennes, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born January 31, 1940 in Evansville, Indiana to Raymond Lawrence Rumer and Thelma Louise “Nana” (Farmer) Rumer. Ray retired from Essex Wire and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Ray devoted a lot of time to the American Legion Veterans and enjoyed boating, hunting, and fishing with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Donna (Devers) Rumer whom he married July 31, 1960; his children, Linda Yochum and her husband Kenneth of Vincennes, and Vicki Peters and her husband Martin of Vincennes; his grandchildren, Shawn Yochum, Andrew Yochum, Dirk…

Bill L. Sutton, 88, of Monroe City, passed away at 9:45pm Thursday, November 7, 2019 at BridgePointe Health Campus. He was born August 31, 1931 in Knox County, Indiana to Amos and Cecil (Gott) Sutton. Bill retired from Johnson Controls and was a 1949 graduate of Monroe City High School. Bill was offered a scholarship to play basketball at Indiana University but chose Western Kentucky instead. He was part of the Monroe City basketball team that won the Wabash Valley Tournament and was the recipient og the Dr. Ernest O. Nay Sportsmanship Award and was the tournament Most Valuable Player. Surviving are his children, Tim Sutton and his wife Judy…

Karen S. Thompson, 62, of Vincennes, passed away at 2:15 pm Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Willow Manor. She was born January 17, 1957 in Salina, Kansas to Walter and Verma (Pyle) Nowak. Karen had worked at Comfort Suites and Walmart. Some of her favorite pastimes were playing cards and coloring. Surviving are a daughter, Danielle Thompson of Vincennes; a granddaughter; Reese Smith; her brother and sisters, Robert Nowak of Vincennes, Estella Ford of Vincennes, and Alicia Kocher of Florida. Preceding her in death were her parents. Karen’s wished to be cremated and a memorial service will be announced at a later time.  Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to serve…

Mitchell Bruce Ingle, 63, of Mooresville, passed away November 4, 2019 at home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mitchell was born November 22, 1955, in York, Alabama, to the late Reverend Frederick William and Lillie Mae (Schontag) Ingle.   Mitchell very proudly attended the Citadel in South Carolina. He graduated from IU receiving his business degree and continued his education at Ivy Tech getting his associates degree in the culinary arts. Mitchell was personally chosen to go to Paris completing a culinary internship. After completing his internship in Paris, he returned to Indiana as a Sous-Chef working around the Indianapolis area including the Colonnade Room for many years. Mitchell and…