OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vincennes, Washington along with Knox and Daviess Counties in Indiana

Billie Williams

Billie Williams

May 9, 2017

Billie Dawn Williams, 46 passed away at 12:55 am on May 9, 2017 at her residence. Billie was born on April 10, 1971 in Sullivan, IN the daughter of William and Mary E. (Barrick) Nading. She married Russ Williams on September 13, 2002 and he preceded her in death on March 20, 2015.Billie owned and operated Williams Cleaning Service...

Norabelle Myers

Norabelle Myers

May 8, 2017

Nora Myers, 85, of Vincennes, passed away May 8, 2017, at Willow Manor.Nora had retired from Johnson Controls after 21 years. She was a member of the Wheatland Christian Church, American Legion Auxillary, VFW Auxillary, UAW retirees, Washington IN Moose Lodge, and the Monroe City Order of the Eastern Star.Born June 4, 1931, in Vincennes, she was the daughter...

Paulette Wroblewski

Paulette Wroblewski

May 4, 2017

Paulette A. Wroblewski, 74, of 1518 Burnett Lane, died at 4:30 pm May 4, 2017 at her residence.Born April 11, 1943, in Vincennes, she was the daughter of William and Nell (Reeser) Allemang.She graduated from Indiana University with bachelor's and master's degree in English. For many years, she taught English in Indianapolis. In 1986, she returned to Vincennes and...

John "Doug" Lowe

John "Doug" Lowe

May 3, 2017

John "Doug" Lowe, 46, of Decker, passed away on May 3, 2017 at his residence.He was born July 6, 1970 in Mississippi to John Henry and Elizabeth (Schatz) Lowe.Doug worked at Shouse Sawmill in Decker and enjoyed working on cars, especially for the demolition derby.Surviving are his father of Florida; his children, Caitlyn Lowe, Alexis Lowe, Gabrielle Lowe, Megan...

Anna Apple

Anna Apple

Apr 29, 2017

Joyce Apple, 75, of Monroe City, IN, passed away April 29, 2017, at her home.She is survived by her husband, Russell Apple; her children, David Apple and his wife, Charlotte, of Lutes, FL, Russell Apple, Jr. of Clearwater, FL, Sunny Apple and his wife, Lisa, of Tampa, FL, Paul Apple and his wife, Jenny, of Monroe City, IN, and...

Jeffrey Cooper

Jeffrey Cooper

Apr 24, 2017

Jeffrey D. Cooper, God's special child, 47, of Vincennes, passed away April 24, 2017, at his home.Jeff had attended the Hillcrest Special Education School, and participated in Special Olympics.Born June 18, 1969, in Vincennes, he was the son of Ralph and Bonnie (Underhill) Cooper. His father preceded him.Surviving is his mother, Bonnie Cooper of Vincennes; his brothers, Dwayne Cooper...

Walter Abendroth

Walter Abendroth

Apr 21, 2017

Walter Robert Abendroth, beloved father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend departed this life on April 21, 2017 at his home in Merritt Island, Florida.Walt was born May 9, 1930 in Mason City, Iowa to Carl and Emma (Graf) Abendroth and raised by Alfred and Arvilla Benbow in Ft. Madison, Iowa. After attending Ft. Madison High School, he served in...

Nancy Reece

Nancy Reece

Apr 20, 2017

Nancy L. Reece, 74, of Vincennes, passed away at 1:25 am Thursday April 20, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born December 10, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana to Albert and Betty (Polston) Chambers.Nancy had been a real estate salesperson and also a manager at Big Lots. She attended Heritage Baptist Church and enjoyed painting, gardening, bird watching, and loved...

Jane Gates

Jane Gates

Apr 20, 2017

Jane "Jaynie" Elizabeth Gates of Vincennes, passed away at 9:45 pm Thursday, April 20, 2017 after an extended illness.She was born June 1, 1951 in Washington, Indiana to William Dwight and Isabelle Victoria (Matthews) Gates.She is survived by her mother, Isabelle Gates of Vincennes, her sisters, Rebecca (Allen) Logan of Mooresville, NC; Victoria (Steven) Olson of Louisville, KY; Mary...

Connie Byrd

Connie Byrd

Apr 19, 2017

Connie F. Byrd, passed away at 12:29 pm on April 19, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Connie was born in Daviess County, IN on February 26, 1955 the daughter of Vople and Virginia (Frazo) Russell. She married Mark Byrd on January 28, 1974.Connie was a bartender for the Decker Tavern, and enjoyed her family, fishing, and camping.Survivors include her...

Jeanette Murphy

Jeanette Murphy

Apr 19, 2017

Jeanette E. Murphy, 89, passed away at 5:46 am on April 19, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Jeanette was born on January 7, 1928 in Knox County the daughter of Fred H. and Sophia (Rehwald) Ellerman. She married Thomas J. Murphy on December 29, 1944 and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1997.Jeanette retired from Johnson Controls...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Apr 18, 2017

John G. Johnson, 89, of Vincennes, died at his home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.He was born on May 31, 1927 in Lafayette to John C. and Ruby (Eckerstrom) Johnson and grew up in Boswell. After graduating from high school in 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. During his 13 months in the service,...

John Meyer

John Meyer

Apr 14, 2017

John E. Meyer, 88, of Vincennes, passed away April 14, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital.John had been the branch manager for Aramark. He was a member of Kiwanis, and attended St. John United Church of Christ. Gardening, woodworking, and word search puzzles were favorite activities. The most special times were spent with his grandchildren.Born July 7, 1928, in Vincennes,...

Thomas Bush

Thomas Bush

Apr 14, 2017

Thomas L. Bush, Jr., 88, of Vincennes, passed away April 14, 2017, at BridgePointe Health Campus.Tom was the business manager of the Vincennes Community School Corporation from 1968 - 1992. He served as a police commissioner for the city of Vincennes from August 29, 1977 to March 8, 1980. Honorably discharged as a PFC from the Indiana National Guard...

John Morgan

John Morgan

Apr 13, 2017

John E. Morgan, 73, of Vincennes, passed away April 13, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital.John worked at Gemtron as a forklift operator. He enjoyed doing yardwork and spending time with his grandchildren. Fishing, woodworking, and especially playing cards were favorite activities. He was a die hard Cubs fan. John was stationed in Scotland while serving in the Air Force.Born...

Betty Snyder

Betty Snyder

Apr 13, 2017

Betty R. Snyder, 85, of Vincennes, passed away April 13, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Betty had worked as a waitress at the White Kitchen. She enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center.Born Sept. 18, 1931, in Bruceville, IN, she was the daughter of John and Gladys (Powers) Starrett. Her parents, her husband, John Snyder, Sr. and two sisters, Ethel...

William Wilkes

William Wilkes

Apr 12, 2017

William "Billy" M. Wilkes, 42, formerly of Vincennes, passed away April 12, 2017 in Evansville, IN.Billy had worked as a restaurant manager.Born February 27, 1975, in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of George Wilkes and Donna Sue (Williams) Hill. His parents preceded him.Surviving are his children, Mia Wilkes, Ryne Wilkes, and Lane Wilkes, all of Evansville, IN, and...

Eugene "Gene" Welp

Eugene "Gene" Welp

Apr 11, 2017

Eugene "Gene" L. Welp, 81, passed away at 11:20 am on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Gene was born on July 10, 10 1935 in St. Marks, IN the son of Clement and Cornelia (Schulte) Welp. He married LaVerne Fleck on June 12, 1958.Gene was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Montgomery and he...

Ethel Walker

Ethel Walker

Apr 11, 2017

Ethelmae Walker, 94, passed away at 8:28 am on April 11, 2017 at Bridgepointe Health Campus. Ethelmae was born in Vincennes on May 18, 1922 the daughter of Homer and Dora (Klein) Henderson. She married Raymon Walker in February of 1941 and he preceded her in death in February of 2006.Ethelmae was a lifetime member of St. John United...

Steven Adkins

Steven Adkins

Apr 10, 2017

Steven L. Adkins, 67, of Decker, IN, passed away April 10, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Steve had worked as a pipefitter through Local #136.Born February 22, 1950, he was the son of Merle Darwin and Shirley June (Sullivan) Adkins. His parents, and a brother, Gary Darwin Adkins, preceded him.Surviving are his children, Steven Adkins of Poseyville, IN, Tami Adkins...

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