Obituaries

Jun 18, 2020

David J. Taves 68, of Jasper, Indiana died on June 18, 2020 at his home in Jasper.

He was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on October 3rd, 1951.

He was preceded in death by his Parents James Werner and Elaine Taves, his sister Pam Fisher, his uncles Dana Blanchette, Tom Blanchette, Jim (Sue) Blanchette,...

Jun 7, 2020

Janet L "(Lawler). Salamin, age 80, of Santa Claus, IN, formerly of Hudson,

MI, passed away on June 7, 2020, at Scenic Hills Care Facility.

She was born on September 10, 1939, in Adrian to Elihu and Hazel (Turner) Mills.

Janet graduated from Adrian High School in 1957. She married Russell Salamin on...

Jun 2, 2020

Jimmy R. Neuman Sr. 87, of Ferdinand formerly of Gentryville, IN. died on Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Scenic Hills at the Monestary in Ferdinand.

Jimmy was born in Huntingburg on April 3, 1933 to Albert and Katie (Wilkey) Neuman. Jimmy was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea...

May 26, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” K Fannin, 97 of Dale IN, passed peacefully to glory on May 26, 2020.  She was born to Wesley and Opal (McNeely) Knight on Oct 14, 1922 and was raised by her mother and step-father Lee Crawford.

She married Glenn Van Winkle, and they were blessed with three loving children Jeanne (Max) McQueen,...

May 14, 2020

Dianna Sue Welch 73, of Greenfield, IN. died on Thursday May 14, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

She was born December 1, 1946 in Gentryville, IN. to Ray and Aizel (Fleeger) Welch.

She attended Greenfield Church of God, was dedicated to loving people and God. She enjoyed word search puzzles, her...

May 8, 2020

Adele Ryan 93, of Santa Claus, IN. died Friday May 8, at Willowdale Village.

Adele was born October 17, 1926 in Los Angeles to Al and Norma Arbogast. She graduated first in her class from Van Nuys High School where she was involved in drama and cheerleading. On her first day at Pomona College she met the...

Apr 30, 2020

Mary R. Carrico, 65, of Huntingburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 30, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. She will long be remembered as having a heart of gold. Mary was always a giving person to those in need of a smile, kind word, or helping hand.

Mary was born on September 21,...

Apr 27, 2020

Brent A. Nixon 36, of Louisville, KY. passed away Monday April 27, 2020 at his home.

Brent was born February 9, 1984 in Huntingburg, IN. to Michael and Sharon Nixon, and was preceded in death by his father and a brother Daniel.

Brent graduated from Heritage Hills class of 2002 and...

Apr 14, 2020

Jeff Law 48, of St. Meinrad, IN. died on April 14, 2020 at his home.

Jeff was born June 14, 1971 in Tell City, IN. to Danny and Judith (Mulzer) Crow, and he enjoyed riding dirt bikes, fishing, hunting, drinking beer and listening to music.

He is survived by...

Mar 19, 2020

Patricia Kay Frith 71, of Dale, IN died at home on March 19, 2020.

Born March 17, 1949 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Eldred O. Martin and Mary Matilda Martin. She graduated from Dale High School, Class of 1967. During the active years of her life, Patricia worked as the manager of the...

Mar 12, 2020

Victoria “Vicki” Brown Winkler, 74, died  Thursday, March 12, 2020 in her home in Santa Claus, IN surrounded by her loving family.

Vicki was born August 3, 1945, at the Naval Academy Hospital in Annapolis, MD, one of seven children of Robert Carl and Grace Marshall Brown of Dale. She is a graduate of Dale High School...

Mar 5, 2020

Vara Robertson 87, of Holland, Indiana died Thursday March 5th at Willowdale Village at Dale.

She was born January 6, 1933 in Mackey, Indiana to Edwin and Edna (Roy) Harper.

She is preceded in death by her husband Walter Robertson, her parents, three sisters and eight brothers.

She is survived by three sisters....

Feb 28, 2020

Sandy Songer 81, of Dale, died on Friday Feb. 28 at Willowdale Village.

She was born November 11, 1938 in Huntingburg, IN. to Estel and Louise (Kronemeyer) Emmons. She and her husband Bud, owned and operated Songer’s IGA in Dale for many years. She was also a longtime member of the Dale United Methodist Church,...

Feb 9, 2020

Claude ‘CID’ Doan III 69 of Dale, Indiana died on February 9, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.

He was born on July 8, 1950 in Louisville, KY. to Claude Jr. and Joyce Lucille Doan. He was a member of and retired from the UA Local 136 Plumbers & Steamfitters.

He is survived by...

Feb 8, 2020

Charles E. Dike 76 of Dale, passed away on Saturday, February 8th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery, Ferdinand, IN. He was born March 27, 1943 in Boonville, IN to the late Marvin and Wilma Dike. He married Patricia P. Nord on September 11, 1965.

Charles grew up on the family farm north of Dale and graduated from Dale High...

Jan 31, 2020

James H. (Jim) Spaulding, Elberfeld, Indiana formerly of Dale, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31,2020 at his home.

He was born on May 21, 1939 in Falmouth, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Lelia (Capps) Spaulding.

Jim was a member of Mt Zion Christian Church, Santa...

Jan 28, 2020

Doris Blowers 85, of Gentryville, IN. died January 28, at St. Charles Healthcare Campus.

She was born February 1, 1934 in Gentryville, IN. to Otto and Esther (Hicks) Oskins. She graduated from Gentryville High School and worked at Wedeking’s Store in Dale and later retired from the USPS. She was a lifetime member of the...

Jan 26, 2020

Richard Jacob Roos, 83, of Lamar, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2020 at Willowdale Village. Richard was born on May 14, 1936 to the late Ethan Defay & Margaret Elizabeth Roos. Richard a member of St. Peter’s U.C.C. of Lamar, graduated valedictorian of Dale High School in 1953, after which he attended Elmhurst College and Indiana University providing...

Jan 24, 2020

Margaret Griepenstroh 93, of Gentryville, IN. died January 24, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

She was born September 27, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN. to Otto and Esther (Hicks) Oskins. She graduated from Gentryville High School and worked at GE in Tell City. She was a member of the Gentryville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed...

Jan 10, 2020

Kevin Lamar 52, of Grandview, IN. died January 10, 2020 while at work.

Kevin was born August 6, 1967 to William Amos and Linda (Godbold) Lamar. He was a longtime employee and current assembly manager of Spencer Industries in Dale.

He is survived by his wife Jerri Lamar of Grandview, his children Nathan Lamar, Nick...