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

Marjorie Vories
Jan 21, 2016
Marjorie M. Vories, 82, of Monroe City passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.She was born on September 3, 1933 in Knox County to Delbert and Goldie (Donovan) McCord.Marjorie was a banking manager for 43 years at various banks before she retired on June 30, 2004. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian...

Florence Goodwin
Jan 18, 2016
Florence R. Goodwin, 89, of Vincennes, IN, passed away January 18, 2016, at her daughter's home.Florence had retired from the office at Knox County Farm Bureau. She was a 1944 graduate of Monroe City High School, and was a member of the Knox County Homemakers Club. Florence was also a member of the Indiana Presbyterian Church and the Ladies...
Lillian Starnes
Jan 18, 2016
Lillian Sue Starnes, 73 of Vincennes passed away Monday January 18th at 12:22 pm at the Freelandville Community Home in Freelandville, IN.Lillian was born on January 13, 1943 in Vincennes, the daughter of Glenn and Anna (Cooper) Kimmell.Lillian spent her Monday nights going out to eat at Ponderosa and playing Bingo and also enjoyed collecting frogs.Survivors include her sons;...

Robert Parker
Jan 17, 2016
Robert L. "Bob" Parker, 74, passed away at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday January 17, 2016. Bob was born on March 20, 1941 in Wheatland, IN the son of Robert and Ruth (Ritchie) Parker. He married Diana Cox on October 6, 1961 and she preceded him in death on March 31, 2015. Bob was a graduate of...

Loretta Thais
Jan 16, 2016
Loretta M. Thais, 69, passed away at 7:44 am on January 16, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Loretta was born in Vincennes on September 18, 1946 the daughter of Wilson A. and Zelda "Fern" (Dooley) Robinson. She married Paul E. Thais on July 17, 1967 and he preceded her in death in January of 2003. Loretta was a CNA...

John Perry
Jan 15, 2016
John T. Perry, 84, of 8352 S. Petersburg Road, Monroe City, passed away at 2:02 pm Friday January 15, 2015 at Amber Manor in Petersburg.He was born May 20, 1931 in Pike County to Abrem G. and Dessie (Martin) Perry.John farmed his whole life and was a member of the Monroe City First Church of God. John served in...
Madison Jaquet
Jan 13, 2016
Madison Rose Jaquet, 8, passed away on January 13, 2016. Maddie was born on April 29, 2007 the daughter of Erin Nicole Barekman and Leon G. Jaquet, Jr. Maddie was a member of the Indiana Presbyterian church and a student at Vigo Elementary School. She loved playing basketball, art and music. Maddie loved being with her friends and always...

George Tomson
Jan 12, 2016
George D. Tomson, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Cincinnati, OH. Born September 16, 1931 to George H. D. and Mary (Emmons) Tomson, he spent his childhood in Ragsdale, Indiana where he lived just up the street from his future wife, Jane Scott. His family eventually moved to Vincennes where George graduated...

Barbara Marsee
Jan 11, 2016
Barbara "Barb" E. Marsee, 52, of Vincennes, passed away Jan. 11, 2016, at her home.Barb is survived by her husband, Patrick Marsee; her daughter, Emma Hatfield of Indianapolis, IN; her son, Ben Hatfield, of Indianapolis, IN; a brother; and her mother, Grace Maddox, of Indianapolis, IN.There will be no public services.Online condolences may be sent to the family through...

Michael Pruesner
Jan 10, 2016
Craig Pruesner, 67, passed away at 2:00 am on January 10, 2016 at his residence. Craig was born on July 1, 1948 in Vincennes the son of Leslie and Irma (Gremore) Pruesner. Craig served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict while serving with the 23rd DIV. AMERICAL and received three Bronze Stars for heroism in...

Donald Schingeck
Jan 4, 2016
Donald Schingeck, 82, of Vincenes, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2016 at his residence.Don was born July 12, 1933 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Milton and Florence (Otte) Schingeck.He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Sally Kebler; brothers Harold and Daniel Schingeck.He is survived by a son James Cameron Schingeck; sister Carol Wood; brothers Richard and Bob...

Connie Mcgavic
Jan 2, 2016
Connie S. McGavic, 69, passed away at 11:00 pm on January 2, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital.Connie was born on July 27, 1946 in Vincennes the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Unsworth) Cummins. She married Willard McGavic on December 29, 1962. Connie was owner-operator of her own day care for many years. She was a member of the Westminster...

James Collins
Jan 1, 2016
James "Jim" Stephen Collins, 73, of 8040 W 200 S Lyons, Indiana, passed away at 10:30 am Friday January 1, 2016 at his residence.He was born January 29, 1942 in East Chicago, Indiana to Warren and Leona (McLin) Collins.James farmed in Knox County his entire life and was a Quartermaster in the Army during the Vietnam War. A 1962...

Betty Phillips
Jan 1, 2016
Betty J. Kitchell Moore Phillips, 85, passed away Friday January 1, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born July 17, 1930 in Vincennes to George and Margie (Jones) Kitchell.Betty retired from Johnson controls after 32 years and was a member of the Bethlehem General Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, puzzles, and going to yard sales.Surviving are her...

Linda Gray
Jan 1, 2016
Linda Lou Gray, 74, of Vincennes, passed away at 9:55 am Friday, January 1, 2016 at her residence.She was born January 26, 1941 in Washington to Cecil and Lucille (Atha) Queen.Surviving is her husband, David Gray; her children, Tim Howard, Cheryl Howard, Carol Mullen, Patty Howard, Tammy O'Connor, John O'Connor , Marcella Carr, Joy Carr, and Bill Car; her...

Carolyn Cox
Dec 31, 2015
Carolyn June (Church) Cox, 80, of Monroe City passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015.She was born in Monroe City to Cecil and Marie (Myers) Church on June 19, 1935. She grew up on the family farm where she developed her life-long love of nurturing animals and flowers before graduating from Monroe City High School in 1953 and then from...

Mikel Compton
Dec 30, 2015
Mikel Lloyd Compton, 60, of Vincennes passed away on December 30, 2015.He was born September 19, 1955 in Vincennes to Harold Lloyd and Betty (Zigler) Compton.Mikel retired from Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center and proudly served his country in the Army. Hunting and fishing were two of his favorite hobbies.Surviving are his sons, Zachary and Sara Compton of Jasonville...

Ethel Small
Dec 26, 2015
Ethel May Small, 93, of Vincennes, passed away on Dec. 26, 2015, at the New Willow Manor.Ethel was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church.Born Nov. 18, 1922, in Vincennes, IN, she was the daughter of Walter and Clara Mae (Johnson) Combs. Her parents; her children, Boyd Small, Jerry Small, and Joy Kathleen Barnes; her sisters,...
Michael Speth
Dec 25, 2015
Michael A. Speth, 50, passed away at 2:00 am on December 25, 2015 at his residence in Bruceville. Michael was born on April 14, 1965 in Vincennes the son of Emery, Sr. and Shirley M. (Williams) Speth. He married Penney Lunsford on September 20, 1985. Michael had worked for Gemtron for eleven years. Michael enjoyed his children and grandchildren...

James Queen
Dec 24, 2015
James "Jim" Andrew Queen, 76, passed away at 6:58 pm on December 24, 2015 at Daviess Community Hospital. Jim was born on January 15, 1939 in Washington, Indiana the son of Cecil and J. Lucille (Atha) Queen. Jim worked as a truck driver and later as a factory worker. He enjoyed doing yard work and loved to play pool....
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