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Martha Sue Bates HAZLETON — Martha Sue Bates, 72, of rural Hazleton, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. She was born Oct. 15, 1947, in South Roxana, Illinoi to the late Dale E. and Lucille (Christy) Hayes. Martha was of the Catholic faith. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Martha is survived by her husband of 39 years, Jerry R. Bates; a daughter, Gayla (Brent) Schafer; a granddaughter, Leesa M. West; a brother, Theodore (Leora) Hayes of South Roxana, IL; and also, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Ricky, Jack and Butch Hayes and also, three sisters, Shelba McEuen, Kathryn Whitaker and Judith Rigdon.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Warnock Cemetery in Princeton, with Father Gary Kaiser celebrating. There will be no visitation and family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Martha at www.colvinfuneralhome. com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bates family.
William G. Akles OAKLAND CITY — William G. Akles, 78, of Oakland City died Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was born June 22, 1941, in Shelbyville, Indiana to Homer and Katherine (Bridges) Akles. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Kenneth Akles; sister Becky Walls; and one grandson. He was an Army Veteran. He worked at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, Whirlpool Corporation and was a maintenance supervisor at the Keensburg Mine. He is survived by his wife
Carol (Sermersheim) Akles; sons Brett Akles of Evansville, and Tony (Diana) Akles of Nineveh, Indiana; daughters Natalin Akles of Colorado, Nadine Lantaff of Vincennes, Cheryl (Mike) Wells of Sheridan, Wyoming; brother Merrill Akles of Loogootee, Indiana; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will take place in Montgomery Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service Saturday at the Church.
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INDEX Betty Jo (Weist) Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 William G . Akles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 1 Martha Sue Bates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 1 Wayne L . Biel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 1 Bonnie J . Cain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 Beulah Lorene Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 Reggie Ray Deffendall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 Michael Ray Deputy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 Ann Elizabeth “Libbi” Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 Juanita Eggleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 Michael W . Ellerbruck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 Sharon A . Elliott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 Randall W . Greubel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 Donna (Dossett) (Wallace) Grogan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 1 Karen Joan Haugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 Carolyn Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 Betty Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 Tanya Renee McCullough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 Michael John McFetridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 Nina M . Merrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 Nick Michas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 Charles H . Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 Miranda Dawn Kirby-Schoemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 1 David B . “Super Dave” Shawhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 Eunice (Williams) Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3 Mary J . Toler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 Sandra Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 Robert Joseph “Joe” Weisgerber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 Thelma A . White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4
VALIER, Ill. — Donna (Dossett) (Wallace) Grogan, 86, of Valier, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020, at Stonebridge Nursing Center in Benton, Illinois. She was born in Princeton on Jan. 1, 1932. She was one of two children born to Marlin and Doris (Rumble) Dossett. She graduated from Princeton High School 1951. She worked at the Gibson County Recorders office and Lynn Gas in Princeton before moving to Valier. Donna was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her two sons, Ricky Robinson (Sharon), Benton, Illinois, and Mark Robinson (Laura) Ellettsville, Indiana; brother, David Dossett, Bellingham, Washington;
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four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one niece; two nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. Donna will be laid to rest in a private family service at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, Illinois. Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is handling arrangements. For more information, go to www.gilbertfuneral home.com.
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FORT BRANCH — Wayne L. Biel, 78, of Fort Branch, died at Gibson General Hospital in Michael Shoemaker, Fort Princeton, on June 28, 2020. He was born to Lawrence Branch, sister, Deleana and Lohrean (Kruse) Biel (Jonathan) Kirby-Raper of Salem, Missouri; seven on April 5, 1942 in Fort nieces and nephews, and Branch. He was a United States sister-in-law, Amanda Army Veteran and a McGuyer, Princeton. A celebration of life will member of the American Legion Post 194. be at a later date. Besides his parents, he Donations may be made is preceded in death by a to the American Heart Association. Expressions sister, Loretta Sue Biel. He is survived by his of sympathy may be made children, Gary Biel of at www.stodghillfuneral Fort Branch, and Sherri home.com
Miranda Dawn Kirby-Shoemaker FORT BRANCH — Miranda Dawn KirbyShoemaker, 45, of Fort Branch, died June 7, 2020. She was born March 29, 1975, in Oakland City, to David L and Sandra (Jones) Dixon. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Dameyon and Amaris Kirby. She is sur vived by her husband of 13 years,
Donna (Dossett) (Wallace) Grogan
(William) Kelley of Navarre, Florida; three grandchildren; and his ex-wife and best friend, Joyce Biel. Services will be on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Hillhouse officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2020, from 10 a.m. until service time. Military Honors will be performed by the Gibson County Veterans and U.S. Military Honors at Walnut Hill Cemetery prior to burial. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfuneralhome.com.
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Ann Elizabeth ‘Libbi’ Douglas OWENSVILLE — Ann Elizabeth “Libbi” Douglas, 79, of Owensville, went to be with the Lord June 9, 2020. She was born Jan. 13, 1941, in Plant City, Florida to Fredrick Marion Dees and Alma Linnell Dees (Hutchinson). Libbi graduated from Plant City High School in 1958. She married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Douglas, Dec. 27, 1964. Libbi was devoted to her faith, she served as a Sunday School teacher and Children’s Youth Church leader for 50+ years. She enjoyed her travels to Florida and spending time with her family. Libbi enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was a member of Owensville General Baptist Church. Libbi was preceded in death by her parents, brother F.M. Dees, and sister Curtis Nell Hobby. She is survived by her husband Bobby Joe Douglas; children Bobby Joe (Angela) Douglas Jr, Beth Douglas, and Mark (Natalie) Douglas; grandchildren
Jessica Marvel, Jamie Krug, Joseph Douglas, Jacklyn Knight-Burchett, Kody Douglas, Sawyer Douglas, Kainen Short, Sequoia DeWeese, and Caleb Stillwell; great-grandchildren Abby Marvel, Cassidy Marvel, Kash Krug, and Aymory Schmitt; siblings Freda Jones, Edward (Karen) Dees, and Ruth Dees. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Douglas. Private graveside services were held at Blythe Chapel Cemetery.
Reggie Ray Deffendall WINSLOW — Reggie Ray Deffendall, 62, passed away at his home in Winslow on Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born to Linden and Edith (Bunt) Deffendall on Feb. 12, 1958, in Washington, Indiana. Reggie is survived by a son, Jedediah Comer of Boonville; daughters, Melissa Deffendall of Winslow, Michelle Dillon of Petersburg, Maranda McCollum of Georgia; brothers Roger, Ed ad Lee Deffendall; a sister, Debbie Underhill; and ten grandchildren, Tobias, Sophie, Zoie, Kannon, River, Malcolm, Liam, Daisy, Bella, and Emma. Reggie was proceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sue Selby. Graveside service will be held Friday, June 12,
Michael Ray Deputy FORT BRANCH — Michael Ray Deputy, 63, of Fort Branch, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born Sept. 5, 1956, in Princeton. He resided in Fort Branch for the past 10 years, having lived most of his lifetime in the Oakland City area and graduated from Wood Memorial High School in 1974. Mike is sur vived by his parents, Harold and Jo Ann (Grant) Deputy of Oakland City; brothers, Mark Deputy of Oakland City, Max Deputy (Sharon) of Francisco, Mitchell Deputy of Oakland City and Matthew Deputy (Sarah) of Fort Branch; also, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marty Joe Deputy in 2008. A funeral ser vice will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City, with Rev. Matt Malin officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the hour of ser vice on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forsythe Cemeter y near Oakland City. Due to Covid-19 regulations, the visitation and ser vice will be limited in the number of people allowed at any one time and social distancing will be obser ved. The family wants ever yone to be as safe as possible during this time. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memor y of Mike at www.corncol vinfuneralhome.com. Corn-Colvin Funeral Home is honored to ser ve the Deputy family.
Beulah Lorene Cooper OAKLAND CITY — Beulah Lorene Cooper, 79, of Oakland City, entered rest Monday, June 8, 2020, at her home. She was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Hosmer, Indiana to Joseph and Viola (Orander) McCandless. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Betty Cooper and Mary Bruce; brothers Bobby McCandless, Jim Oberding, Pat McCandless, Burley McCandless and Bernard McCandless. Beulah was a police officer with the Oakland City Police Dept. She had also worked at Good Samaritan Nursing Home as a CNA, and worked in Home Health Care and Visiting Nurses. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church and Oakland City Eagles. Beulah is survived by her children, Mark McCandless and Jeanette Lewis of Oakland City, Sherri Davis and Dallas Rae Gamble of Otwell, Indiana; grandchildren, Amanda Nicole Lewis, Billy McCandless, Ashley McCandless, Brittany Cooper, Kristi McCandless and Joseph Cane Gamble; great-grandchildren
Betty Jo (Weist) Adams
EVANSVILLE — Betty Jo (Weist) Adams, 96, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Betty Jo was born in Princeton May 6, 1924, to Mary Betty (Armstrong) and Roy Weist. She retired after 22 years of teaching service in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. Betty Jo was an active member of Raeleigh McCracken, Central United Methodist Rylee Lang, Aiden Church for 65 years and McCandless, Bailey McCandless and Biggs Lee a 75-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. Geoppner. Betty Jo and her husband Graveside services will were devoted volunteers take place 2 p.m. Friday, for the Disabled American June 19, 2020, at the Davis Veterans. Cemetery near Oakland Betty Jo is survived by City. Lamb-Basham Memorial her daughter, Joy Juliano (Christopher Rehn) of Chapel is honored to assist’s Beulah’s Family. Evansville; son, David Due to Covid-19 mandates Roy Adams (Tammy) of from Gov. Holcomb and Evansville; sister, Becky CDC, social distancing Roberson (Richard) of is still enforced and Princeton; grandchildren, face masks are strongly Nicole Mitsopoulos encouraged while in (Gus) of Tampa, Florida, attendance at visitation and Remington Jo Adams of services. Limitation are still Evansville, Casey McMillan in effect for attendance to (Alissa) of Poseyville, all services Christy McMillan of Family and friends may Evansville; great-grandsent messages of comfort children, Letty and Sage to www.lambbasham.com McMillan, and Alexander and Gia Mitsopoulos; and her nephew, Robey PRINCETON — five grandchildren: Tyler Juanita Eggleston, 83, of White, Amber (Troy) Princeton, passed away Dunn, Lacy Sherman, PRINCETON — Mary June 13, 2020, at The Stefanie (Darrin) Jinkens J. Toler, 68, of Princeton, Waters in Princeton. and Emily Hollingsworth; passed away Friday, June She was born to Elmer 11 great-grandchildren, 5, 2020, at her home. and Neva (Hand) Sabin on Layne Dunn, Serenity She was born July 11, Aug. 16, 1936, in Kipton, White, Ian Wilson, Ivy Ohio. Wilson Jayla Taylor, DeLea 1951, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois to Duane and Juanita worked at Taylor, Layven Sherman, Mildred (Tennis) Hansen for 32 ½ years London Comer, Alexis and retired in 2009. She Craig, Sierra Camden and Schultheis. She had resided in Princeton was preceded in death Gaberial Jinkens. for the last 17 years by her husband, Harold Graveside service for Eggleston in 2014, also a Juanita will be Wednesday, moving from Hazleton. She enjoyed shopping, sister Jacqulene Boos. June 17, 2020, at Maple She is survived by Hill Cemetery in Princeton working with her flowers and spending time with two sisters Ernestine at 1 p.m. with Reverend her friends and family. Her Dishon of Princeton and Robert Straw officiating. seven grandsons were the Marjorie Emery of Florida; Expressions of son Gerald Eggleston; Sympathy may be made at light of her life. She is survived by her daughter Darlene www.stodghillfuneral daughters, Andi Ice (JD) Eggleston of Princeton; home.com.
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Roberson of Princeton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Adams, on Feb. 14, 1988. A private celebration of life will be held at Browning Funeral Home 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711 with Pastor Dewey Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery Ft. Branch, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church 300 Mary St, Evansville, IN 47710, Meals On Wheels 3700 Bellemeade Ave #113, Evansville, IN 47714, or Shriners Hospital for Children P.O. Box #1 Evansville, IN 47701 Condolences may be made online at www. browningfuneral.com.
Mary J. Toler
2020, at 10 a.m. at Martin Cemetery in Littles, Indiana located in Patoka Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Harris Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Harris Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Deffendall. Online condolences can be made at www.odharrisfuneral home.com.
of Hazleton and Lori Beloat (Nick) of Princeton; grandsons, Kaleb, Maddox and Kaiden Ice, Cole, Cale, Case and Crue Beloat; and brother, David Schulteis. Mary is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jon D. Toler in 2003. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Mary at www.colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mary’s family.
Robert Joseph ‘Joe’ Weisgerber MT. HOLLY, N.C. — Robert Joseph “Joe” Weisgerber passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the age of 67. He was born Oct. 25, 1952, in Evansville to the late Doyle Edward Weisgerber and Patsy Boerke Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents Adam and Alma Boerke and Rudy and Bertha Weisgerber. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Bonnie Petro Weisgerber of the home; brothers: Keith Weisgerber (Ann), Ricky Stieneker (Gleeta), Chris Weisgerber; children Tina Riley (Curtis), Brandon Weisgerber (Rachel), Adam Weisgerber (Miranda), Mark Weisgerber (Amber), Jarod Ewers (Christine), Dennis Petro (Mitzu), James Petro (Jessica), Annemarie Ray (Michael);
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16 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Joe was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being with his family on the lake. He was also a great dancer who loved to shag and listen to beach music. His family looks forward to seeing him again one day in heaven. Condolences may be sent to the Weisgerber family at www.tribute cremationsociety.com/.
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Nick Michas PRINCETON — Nick Michas, 84, of Princeton, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. Nick was retired from Gibson County Sheriff’s Dept. and the Princeton City Police Dept., where he served as chief. He was also a deputy marshal in Haubstadt. Nick was the president of Princeton Area Betterment since 1980; founder of the Golden Heritage Days Festival in 1980; founder of Princeton’s Fourth of July Fireworks in 1983; founder of Princeton’s Winter Snowflakes in 2000; past president of the Salvation Army Board; chairman of You Can Help Food Drive at Christmas since 1994; Sagamore of the Wabash Award recipient; member of the Hall of Fame of Indiana Assoc. of Fairs, Festivals & Events; former president of Princeton Optimist Club; Eagle Scout and Boy Scout Leader; lifetime member of Gibson County Fair Board; member of Bethel Memorial Church; precinct committee for Republican Party; member of the GOP Hall of Fame; Princeton’s Citizen of the Year; Gibson
as a dedicated servant of Princeton and Gibson County. He spent 18 years as a deputy sheriff and 10 years on Princeton’s City Police force from which he retired as police chief. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Bethel Memorial Church, 1520 South Main Street, Princeton, IN 47670, with Pastor Kevin County’s Volunteer of the Wilson officiating. Burial year; awarded the Indiana will follow at Columbia Golden Hoosier for White Church Cemetery outstanding service to the in Princeton. Visitation community. will be from 2 until 8 p.m. He is survived by Tuesday, June 16 and Peggy (Hunt) Michas to again from 9 a.m. until whom he was married the hour of service on to for 60 years; children Wednesday, all at the Chip (Diana) Michas and church. Susan (Keith) Matthews; Due to Covid-19 grandchildren, Bryce and regulations, the visitation Bailey Matthews, Amanda and service will be limited (Scott) Miskell and in the number of people Matt (Dava) Meadows; allowed at any one time great-grandchildren, Dillon and social distancing will Hoke, Drake Miskell be observed. However, the and Lilly, Jasmine and family wants everyone to Gracie Meadows; sister, know they are welcome to Celia (Dennis) Lawson attend. and sister-in-law, Beverly You may leave a Vaughn. message of sympathy or Preceded in death by light a candle in memory his parents, Bill and Marie of Nick at www.colvinfuMichas and sister, Ki neralhome.com. Colvin Michas Stoops. Funeral Home is honored Nick was well known to serve the Michas family.
PRINCETON — Charles H. Miller, 82, of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, June 2 after a long battle with cancer. Charlie was born Dec. 18, 1937, to Herbert and Helen (Short) Miller and was one of thirteen siblings. Charlie worked as an Iron Worker for 37 years. He retired in 1995. Although he retired, he stayed busy working after retirement. You could find him helping at the church, working at his house and helping his family with whatever they may need. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Jack Miller (Becky) of Valparaiso, Indiana, Terry Miller of Oatsville, Indiana, Gary Miller of The Villages, Florida and Jim (Jane) of Owensboro, Kentucky. Surviving are his wife, Judi Miller of Princeton; his daughter, Susie Larson of Union, Indiana; his two sons, Luke Henn (Chace) of Louisville, Kentucky, Jake Henn of Phoenix, Arizona; his six grandchildren, T.C. Larson, Jason Alan Henn, Hayden Henn, Ainsley Henn, Emerson Henn, Charlie Henn; his beloved
wife, Alice, of Evansville; 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Merrill; granddaughters, Tabitha Finn, Kaleigh Merrill; great-granddaughter, Tatum Crabtree; seven sisters, Helen Geppner, Hallie Strange, Elsie tell stories, and give her Phillips, Frances Strange, famous foot rubs to them to Edna Gossnar, Alice Belle help get them to sleep. Her Goodwin, Jane Greer; and abilities to listen and give brother, Charles Risley. advice to everyone young Nina (mom) was a and old will be sorely friend, confidant, sidekick, missed by our family. Nina travel companion, teacher, had the kindest soul and study-buddy, backseat always was surrounded driver, fortune teller, by love with friends and debater, comedian, cook, family, talking, and telling book reader, TV watcher, stories, laughing until we chocolate eater, alwayscried. up-for-anything lover Her spirit and of life! She was a loving friendliness made her a wife, sister, mother, and favorite for staff workers grandmother who loved at Hamilton Pointe, where her family and friends and she was a resident over was so very much loved by the last two years. She all of them. always looked forward to Funeral service for getting her hair done and friends and family will really lit up on those days. be from noon to 3 p.m. Nurses and others always Friday, June 19, at Koehler stopped by and sat and Funeral Home in Boonville, talked with her at length with a private service to about current events or follow at 3 p.m. There will any topic when immediate be availability to see the family weren’t there. She service streaming online. If really appreciated that interested, please contact interaction. Koehler’s. Per Nina’s Nina is survived by wishes, there will not be three daughters, Marlene a burial service at Bates Finn and husband, Merle, Cemetery. of Albion, Illinois, Jackie Memorial contributions Miller and husband, Bob, in memory of Nina may of Chandler, Indiana, Linda be made to the American Riggle and fiancé, Brad Heart Association. Malin, of Evansville; three Condolences and any sons, Robert Merrill and special remembrances can wife, Kathie, of Princeton, be shared online at www. Wayne Merrill and wife, koehlerfuneralhome.com. Nancy, of Toledo, Ohio Koehler Funeral Home is and Mark Merrill and entrusted with care.
OAKLAND CITY — Tanya Renee McCullough, 62, of Oakland City, passed away with her loving family and friends by her side on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home in Oakland City. She was born Oct. 26, 1957, in Princeton, graduated from Oakland City University with an Associate’s Degree, and worked in the coal mining industry as a Human Resource Manager for 30 years. She worked as the CEO of Patriot Gaming, a company her and her husband formed in 2014, and she had recently retired after 11 years as property manager for Park Terrace Apartments. Tanya loved flowers and gardening, liked traveling, and supporting her nieces and nephews in all their sports activities. She enjoyed Nascar races and going to Florida, Hawaii, and Edisto Island with her husband of 28 years. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Tanya is survived by her husband, John McCullough; mother, Sharon Hill; father, Tom (Janice) Maikranz; siblings, Cheryl (Chris) Barrett, Brian Maikranz (Heidi Hill), Krista Maikranz, and Tricia Lewis (Tege); sister-in-law, Debra McCullough; nieces and nephews, Jason (Sarah) Barrett, Josh (Jennifer) Houchin, Zach (Kim) Barrett, Christopher (Chelsea) Barrett, Bryson (Rachel) Maikranz, Braydon Maikranz, Brenna Maikranz, Lexi Graupner, and Peyton
Eunice (Williams) Smith PRINCETON — Eunice (Williams) Smith, 96, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Golden Living Center — Woodlands in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born Oct 27, 1923, in Lillington, North Carolina to John R. and Ethel (Black) Williams. She owned and operated The Health Food Shoppe for about 20 years and later in life served as a volunteer pink lady through Gibson General Hospital Auxiliary. Eunice was a member of Hillside United Methodist Church and the VFW. She was a past member of the Eastern Star, the Elks Lodge, and the Little League Organization. For many years, she sang with the former Doodle-De-Doers group. She enjoyed playing bridge in her free time and her
home on Main Street was always welcome to her children’s friends as they were treated just like family. Eunice was loved and will be missed. Eunice is survived by her children, Judy Smith of Princeton, Michael A. Smith (Julie) of LaPorte, Texas, and Sandy F. White (David) of Kingwood, Texas; eight grandchildren, Kelly Lefler (Jason West), Chris
for, getting the last laugh and providing lots of love and fun to the six kids who adored him. Besides being a seasoned prankster, he enjoyed traveling, camping, spending time with his wife and family, gardening, tinkering and fixing everything from the ceiling, to cars, to old vacuum cleaners. He had every tool known to man. canine companion, Snert; He was also known for six brothers and three being one of the most sisters, Betty McDonald kind, giving, devoted, (Mac) of The Villages, hardworking, gentle Florida, Carolyn Weathers spirits to ever walk this (John) of Holden Beach, earth. He would give North Carolina, Beverly the shirt off his back to Riley (George) of anyone in need. It would Mackey, Robert Miller be a challenge to find of Oatsville, Gene Miller another heart similar to (Barbara) of Oatsville, his. He was truly one of John Miller (Ingrid) of a kind and he was loved Charlotte, North Carolina, fiercely by those close Dan Miller (Sabrina) of to him. There are not Oatsville, Jerry Miller words to describe how (Cathy) of Mitchell. much his family will miss He was a member of him. Consider an act of local 103 Steel Erection, kindness in Charlie’s a Master Gardener, and a honor. devoted member of First “Be good to people. You General Baptist Church in will be remembered more Princeton, but his favorite for your kindness that any role was grandfather to level of success you could his six grandchildren. possibly attain.” — Mandy He excelled in teasing, Hale telling jokes, rubbing in Celebration of life to be tricks that were fallen held at a later date.
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Nina M. Merrill CHANDLER — Nina M. Merrill, 87, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. Nina was born Aug. 23, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Gladys Risley of Yankeetown, Indiana. She was a member of South Friendship Baptist Church in Boonville, Indiana. She worked a variety of retail and customer service jobs in Boonville and Princeton until she retired in 1992. Nina was an avid traveler, always up for an adventure, and loved taking trips to visit friends and family. Whether it was across the ocean to England, across the U.S. to Oregon, or to many nearby Midwestern and southern states, she was always looking forward to the next one. She was always going with family to visit other family members or to see historical places, homes, landmarks, etc., or just enjoying long drives around the countryside to shop, see nature, and have a great time! Nina loved to listen to country, bluegrass, and gospel music and thoroughly enjoyed frequent get-aways with her daughters and grandkids to bluegrass concerts or to see places like Graceland and Loretta Lynn’s home. She also loved to eat and was up for any occasion where we could all gather and have old favorites or try something new. At her insistence, ice cream would usually follow even if she couldn’t finish all of it. There wasn’t a grandchild who didn’t want to be with Granny (or “Ganny”)! She would always sing songs, rhymes,
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Coomer, Taylor Snoddy (Robert), Erik White, Ian White, David White, Jr. (Evelyn), Chris Smith (Ashlee), and Sarah Smith; 12 great-grandchildren, Sierra Thomas (Kenny), Alexis Wheeler, Brayden Smith, Corban Smith, Jaelyn Snoddy, Joslyn Snoddy, Lea Snoddy, Liv Snoddy, Garret White, Gavin White, Tyler Molnar, and Lance Carter; brother, Junior Williams; two sisters, Marie Taylor and Carolyn Williams; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George W. Smith in 1960; five brothers; and four sisters. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton with Reverend Curtis Bond officiating. Burial
Graupner; 11 great-nieces and great-nephews with one due in October; and special friends Amy and Roger Heldt. She was preceded in death by her step-son, Jason McCullough, step-father, Dennis Hill, step-mother, Lucy Maikranz, and sister-in-law, Lisa Maikranz. A private family memorial service will be held and officiated by Reverend Matt Malin. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. (CDT) until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center located at 3701 Bellemeade Ave. Evansville, IN 47714. The McCullough family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Anthony Stephens, the Oncology Department at OHA, the St. Vincent nursing staff, and Heritage Hospice. Online condolences may be made at CornColvinFuneralHome.com where you may also light a candle in loving memory of Tanya. Corn Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the McCullough family.
Betty Jones OAKLAND CITY — Betty Jones, 90, of Morganfield, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Breckinridge Place Retirement Community in Morganfield. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky to Gerald and Thelma (Howell) Zimmerman on April 20, 1930, and worked as an inspector for Potter and Brumfield for 30 years. She spent most of her life in Oakland City before retiring to Morganfield and enjoyed being a member of First General Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and a good mother who was dearly loved and will be missed without measure. Betty is survived by her children, Mark (Elesa) Jones of Sturgis, Kentucky and Cindy Larue of Henderson, Kentucky; grandson, Blake (Danika) Jones; and step-grandchildren, Monty (Tellie) Carter and Roger (Bobbie) Carter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harlan Jones; and siblings, Doris Willis, Geraldine Woolsey, and Jerry Zimmerman. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. (CST) Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Montgomery Cemetery in Oakland City officiated by Pastor Alec Hensley. There will be no visitation and family and friends are welcome to meet at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to First General Baptist Church located at 224 West Harrison Street, Oakland City, IN 47660. Online condolences may be made at CornColvinFuneralHome.com where you can light a candle in loving memory of Betty. Corn-Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jones family.
Karen Joan Haugh will follow at Hazleton Community Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12 until service time, 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at the funeral home. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, occupancy at the funeral home will be limited. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear facial coverings and social distance. The Smith family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care provided by Golden Living CenterWoodland Nursing Facility, especially Connie Fowler for going above and beyond. Online condolences may be made at ColvinFuneralHome.com where you may also light a candle in loving memory of Eunice. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family through this time.
BOONVILLE — Karen Joan Haugh, 72, of Boonville, Indiana passed away June 3, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Karen was born March 5, 1948, in Evansville to Joseph William Derr Sr. and Ruth Anne (Maier) Derr. Karen graduated from Boonville High School in 1966 and got her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. She retired from Child Protective Services after more than 20 years of service. She enjoyed horseback riding, tennis, crossword puzzles, solitaire, spending time at the family cabin boating on the Ohio river, and visiting the Southwest. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Robert William Siegel. Karen is survived by her son, Robert William Siegel II and his wife, Holly of Fountaintown, Indiana; grandchildren, Abigail Siegel, Alyssa Siegel, William Plumer;
siblings, Diane Silke (Jack Vickery) of Newburgh; Joseph William Derr Jr. and his wife, Terri of Boonville; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville,with Deacon David Seibert officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the funeral home. Memorial contribution may be made to Holly’s House, PO Box 4125, Evansville, IN 47724.
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Thelma A. White PIEDMONT, S.C. — Thelma Alfreda Hoovler White, 98, passed away June 5, 2020 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina. She was born in the Pleasantville community in northwestern Pennsylvania Feb. 19, 1922, daughter of Floyd Marion and Olive Bingman Hoovler. She married George Quinton White, and the newly wed couple moved to Phillips Township in White County, Illinois during the oil boom of the 1940s. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Oakland City College, and later earned a master’s degree in theology. She became an elementary school teacher, starting in Brownsville School, and spending most of her career as an elementary teacher in Grayville, Illinois. In her retirement from teaching, she was an adult literacy volunteer. She had a passion for missionary work in Haiti and Belize. Through her support and mission work, the Thelma White Mission was built. In her younger years, she played mandolin and sang in a gospel quartet.
She was a charter member of the former Gospel Temple Pentecostal church in Carmi, Illinois, and also attended the Carmi Church of God. She later became a member of Salem Baptist Church in Anderson, South Carolina. Thelma loved traveling with her family, either by car trips across the country or flying. She and her husband were licensed pilots, and were members of the flying club at the Carmi Airport. She was also a member of Royal Neighbors, and the Business and Professional Women Club. Survivors include daughter Georgianna Amelia (Leland) Cutter of Anderson; four grandchildren, Andrea Lynn (Stan) Howe of Princeton, Indiana, Jerry David (Cheryl) Holtzclaw
of Highland, Illinois, Sharon Kay Stinson of Carmi, and Shawna (Alex) Atiles of Piedmont, S.C.; 11 great-grandchildren, Robert Andrew “Drew” Howe, Nick (Megan) Hanna, Austin and Emily Holtzclaw, Reo and Asa Stinson, Brooke (Kirk) Chastain, Gregory and Bryant Hall, Bishop Gonzales and Andrea Atiles; four great-great grandchildren, Jameson Hanna, Axel Stinson, Calvin Chastain and Elijah Hansen; son-in-law, Andrew Jefferson Holtzclaw of Carmi; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; firstborn daughter Lorna Thelma Holtzclaw; a brother, Marion Hoovler; and sisters Joyce Questell, Evaline Faye Prather and Carol Sterling. A celebration of her life is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Salem Baptist Church in Anderson. A family graveside memorial follows at 1 p.m. at Oakway Cemetery in Westminster, S.C. Sandifer Funeral Home of Westminster is assisting the family. Condolences my be expressed online at www. sandiferfuneralhome.com.
Michael W. Ellerbruck SOMERVILLE — Michael W. Ellerbruck, 52, of Somerville passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Heart Hospital in Newburgh. He was born March 13, 1968, in Oakland City to Walter A. and Jane (Dent) Ellerbruck Jr. Mike was a waste water operator for Far Best Foods in Huntingburg for 26 years. He lived in Somerville most of his life. He was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Oakland City. He worked to get the Ed Rousch monument placed at Wirth Park. He loved old Hot Rod cars and enjoyed attending the Frog Follies every year. He was a coin collector and enjoyed baseball and other sports. He is survived by his two brothers, Ryan and Bryan Ellerbruck; fiancé of 15 years, Carolyn Schmitt;
step-brother, Mike Drew; sister-in-law, Brandy Ellerbruck; two nieces and two nephews, Landen, Aleyah, Brylee and Blayne Ellerbruck; and his canine companion, Baby Girl. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Joseph Ellerbruck. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City, with Pastor Henry
Sharon A. Elliott HAZLETON — Sharon A. Elliott, 82, of Hazleton, passed away at 8:48 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2020, at her residence. She was born April 13, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Richard and Bridget (Everett) VanPatten. Sharon owned the White River Inn in Hazleton for several years and was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., and 40 et 8 auxiliaries. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family. Surviving are her children Carla Alldredge-Ice and her husband Chad of Decker, Sherri Elkins and her husband Larry of Rogersville, Missouri,
and Bradley Elliott and his wife Nancy of Gulf Breeze, Florida; her brothers Dennis VanPatten and his wife Vicki of Decker, Edward VanPatten and his wife Ruth of Roseville, California, and Jerry VanPatten and his wife Geraldine of Fort Branch; her grandchildren Greg Elliott and his wife Julia, Dustin Rogers and his wife
Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Cemetery near Giro, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19 regulations, seating for the funeral and capacity of the funeral home for visitation will be limited. Social distancing from one another is encouraged. Memorial contributions may be made to the Corn-Colvin Funeral Home for funeral expenses. Envelopes will available at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed online or you may light a candle in memory of Mike at www. corncolvinfuneral home.com. Corn-Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ellerbruck family.
enjoyed spending time at Crickets visiting with his friends. He was an exceptional father, outstanding grandfather and extraordinar y great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He is sur vived by his wife, Sue Shawhan of Princeton; children, Terri Krieg of Princeton, Dayna Shawhan of Princeton and Scott Shawhan of Evansville;
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida; father Ronald W. Greubel of Jasper; grandchildren Mackenzie Jackson, Matthew Greubel, Michaela Greubel, Gabriel Egan, Kirstin Woods and four great-grandchildren; sister Rhonda Greubel-Nigg
(Gene) of Jasper; brother Gary (Cathy) Greubel of Tell City; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by mother Lela and a grandchild, Mason Greubel. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. EST Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Pike County. Attendees are asked to maintain social distancing and masks are encouraged, in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with his care, and for online condolences and cemetery directions visit odharrisfuneralhome. com.
Michael John McFetridge FRANCISCO — Michael John McFetridge, 61, of Francisco, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born March 13, 1959, in Princeton to Harold P. and Clara Katherine (Dixon) McFetridge. He had worked in manufacturing and as a truck driver. He had resided back in Francisco for the past three years, coming from Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Missoula, Montana. He was a member of Eagles Aerie 128 in Winslow. He is survived by two daughters, Brandy McFetridge of Manitowoc, and Ashlee Blankenberger (Lance) of Haubstadt; three
grandchildren, Pierson Gamez, and Hadley and Greyson Blankenberger; three siblings, Janet Adams, of New Palestine, Indiana, James Burke (Donna) of Crab Orchard, Kentucky and David McFetridge
(Janice) of Francisco; a brother-in-law, Edwin Memmer; also, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his partner of 19 years, Penny Morris; and a sister, Cassie Memmer. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Thursday at Colvin’s. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory Michael at www.colvinfuneralhome. com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the McFetridge family.
Bonnie J. Cain PRINCETON — Bonnie J. Cain, 87 of Princeton, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at RiverOaks Health Campus in Princeton. She was born June 10, 1933, in Patoka to Walter P. and Myrtle (Rainey) Cain. She worked at Hansen Corporation for 43 years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by three nieces and nephews,
OAKLAND CITY — Sandra Kay (Gendren Erdell) Vaughn, 73, formerly of Oakland City, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. Misty, A.J. Alldredge, Tristan She was born April Hatton and her husband 21, 1947, in Vincennes, Daniel, Leah Shaw, Brandon to William and Betty Elkins, and Christopher (Whittington) Gendren. Elkins; along with several She graduated from Petersburg High School great grandchildren. in 1965 and later attended Preceding her in death Oakland City College where were her parents; her husband Carl Elliott who she she received an associate’s degree. She had been a married on March 5, 1957, and preceded her on March homemaker, floral designer, and sold life insurance, 13, 2004; several brothers Tupperware, Avon, and Mary and sisters; along with two Kay over the years. She was grandchildren Jarod and a member of Oak Grove Jordan Elkins. General Baptist Church in Graveside services Oakland City. Sandy was will be held Wednesday an amazing cook and, even July 1, 2020, at noon EST more so, baker. Animals and at Hazleton Community people alike were always Cemetery with Rev. offered something to eat Frank Harmon officiating. as she did not want anyone Visitation will be from 5 to to be hungry. She enjoyed 9 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday being a part of Phi Beta Psi, at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral a service sorority focused on Home, 524 Broadway, supporting cancer research. Vincennes. A member of the National Hot Rod Association, she had a 1929 Ford pickup that she liked taking to car shows. grandchildren, Cheyne One of her favorite events Kermode, Clint Krieg was the Evansville Frog (Melissa) and Coby Follies. Krieg (Theresa); Sandra is survived by several great-grandchildren; brother, Mike Shawhan of Petersburg; and beloved canine HAUBSTADT — Carolyn companion, Lilly. Hoffman, 87, of Haubstadt, He is preceded in death passed away on June 24, by his parents and sister, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Flo Phillips. in Evansville. There will be no ser vice She was born to John at this time. The family Edward Goad and Helen will hold a Celebration of (Stallings) Strickland on Life at a later date. Sept. 4, 1932, in Wadesville. The family would like She was a member of to extend special thanks Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic to the staff of Oncology Church, the Daughters Hematology Associates, of Isabella in Haubstadt, Dr. Titzer and Kindred and of the Scripture Study Hospice. Group. She spent her life You may leave a as a teacher teaching the message of sympathy or many children of various light a candle in memor y schools in Indiana and as a of Dave at www.colvinfu- homemaker to her husband neralhome.com. Colvin and three children. She Funeral Home is honored enjoyed knitting, quilting, to ser ve the Shawhan crocheting, and reading. family. Besides her parents,
David B. ‘Super Dave’ Shawhan PRINCETON — David B. “Super Dave” Shawhan, 81, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at home following an illness. He was born Jan. 5, 1939, in Pike County, Indiana to George and Mable (Henke) Shawhan. He had been a resident of Princeton for 56 years. He worked at Hansen Manufacturing for 12 years, previously working as a machinist at Potter & Brumfield and for Old Ben Coal. He was a member of the Columbia Masonic Lodge 450 and the Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville. He was a loyal and enthusiastic St. Louis Cardinals and IU Basketball fan and was best known for his homemade bologna salad and his awesome chocolate cake. He also
EVANSVILLE — Randall W. Greubel, 61, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home. He was born in Evansville, to Ronald W. and Lela (Sollman) Greubel on May 6, 1959. He married Lisa Shanks Greubel Dec. 31, 2015. Randy graduated from Jasper High School in 1977, served in the U.S. Navy from 1977-1981, and had worked as a supervisor at Duke Energy. He was a member of the Patoka Masonic Lodge 450. He is survived by his wife Lisa; children Amada, Michael, and Ronald J. Greubel of Evansville; step-son Bryan Gayer of
friends, and her dog. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Hobert Cain; and sisters, Opal Roy, Erma Quillen, Delores Kahn, and Audrey Watkins. A visitation will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton. A graveside funeral ser vice will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Decker Cemeter y in Patoka. A
rosar y ser vice will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to Heritage Hospice located at 1202 W Buena Vista Rd #107, Evansville, IN 47710 or to River Oaks Health Campus Activities Department located at 1244 Vail St, Princeton, IN 47670.
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her daughter, Belinda Wallbank (Tom) of Zionsville; son Jeffrey Erdell (Tela) of Newburgh; her grandchildren; sister, Pamela Baldwin of Grayville, Illinois; brother, William “Bill” Gendren of Princeton; and step-sons Ted Vaughn and Tim Vaughn. Formerly married to John H. Erdell, who was one of her many friends. Sandy was known to be especially kind and gentle and never complained about life’s challenges. For the last few years, she resided at Rittenhouse Village Assisted Living in Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Homer Vaughn in 2001; and brother, Robert “Bob” Gendren in 2012. A funeral service will be held at the graveside at 1 p.m.
Monday, June 15, 2020, at Otwell Cemetery in Otwell, Indiana with burial following. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City and from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Monday, then going in procession to the graveside. Due to Covid 19 regulations, seating for the funeral and capacity of the funeral home for visitation will be limited. Social distancing from one another is encouraged. The family wants all who come to be as safe as possible while celebrating Sandra’s life. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Sandra at www. corn colvinfuneralhome.com. Corn-Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve Sandra’s family
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she is preceded in death by her stepfather, Howard Strickland; her loving husband of 58 years, George Hoffman; and a grandchild, Christopher Hoffman. She is survived by
her children, Kathryn Hoffman of Haubstadt, Tim (Deonna) Hoffman of Poseyville, and Richard (Deborah) Hoffman of Raleigh, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Adam, Nathan, Kyle, and Heath Hoffman, Amber Howard, Sean Gebhard, and Miranda Grimm; nine great-grandchildren, and several cousins and friends. Services will be private at the request of the family with a Celebration of Life service to be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfuneralhome.com.