The Herald

Brett Neier, 53, a resident of Holland, Indiana, passed from this life at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus, Indiana. Brett was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, July 23, 1968, the son of Ruby I. Hadley Neier Crouse and David L. Neier. Brett was a member of the 1986 graduating class of Columbus North High School and he earned an associates degree from Indiana State University. Brett was a United States Marine Corps veteran serving our country for six years before being honorably discharged. Brett was a maintenance group leader at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana in Princeton, Indiana for twenty-three and a half years. He...

John T. Winkler, age 75, of Greenville, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 in New Albany, Indiana. John was born on January 24, 1947 to the late Bernard "B.J" and Rosemary Winkler. He worked as a tool and mold designer for Jones Machine and Tool in Palmyra Indiana where he had worked since 1997. He also served his country in the United States Navy. John enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Johns family was very important to him. He also loved his dachshund, Snoopy. In addition to his parents John is preceded in death by a brother, Mike Winkler and sister, Susie Winkler. John is Survived by his loving wife of 52 years Carolyn S. Winkler; daughters,...

Sharon McPike, 86, died peacefully near midnight, Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Legacy Living, Jasper, Indiana. The Funeral will be Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 11:00 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Martinsville, Indiana, Rev. Nathan Janssen officiating. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service starting at 9:30 AM. Burial will be at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Indiana at 2:30 PM the same day. Rev. Nathan Rusert, Emanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana will officiate. Sharon Elaine (Herr) McPike was born October 28, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, oldest daughter of Warren C. and Naomi F. (Humbaugh) Herr. Her family moved from Detroit to Bedford where...

Rose L. Dick 90 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 29th 2022. She was born August 17, 1931, in Jasper, Indiana to the late Leo & Veronica (Helming) Moeller. Rose was a former member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, and is currently a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church in Greenwood, where she was an active member of The Keenagers Club. She was also active in Anna's Circle, a widow group that meets at Greenwood Christian Church. She married Rufus Dick February 5, 1949. He preceded her in death in 2001. She was also preceded in death by four siblings, Bernard Moeller, Jerome Moeller, Rita Weber and Sister Mary Marcellus Moeller. One...

Ted Francis Moorman, age 71, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Ted was born September 21, 1950 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Eileen Moorman. Ted worked as a salesman for different health food companies for many years. Ted was a family man and he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Ted is survived by his children, Jennifer Terwilliger, Lindsey (Nick) Healy and Doug (Sherri Lautner and daughter, Ann Scott) Moorman; grandchildren, Hannah Terwilliger, Jillian Healy and Colson Healy; siblings, Bill Moorman, Karen Miller, Linda McAuliff, Joan Williamson, Mary Weinrich, Diane...

William "Bill" Joseph Fehribach, age 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Bill was born August 4, 1934 in Jasper, Indiana to the late Victor and Lucille Fehribach. Bill graduated from Jasper High School. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force where he participated in Atomic Test Operation Castle in Marshall Islands. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. Bill married Bernice Uebelhor in October of 1955. Bill was a licensed engineer, and he was awarded Distinguished Alumni for Civil Engineering. He was the founder of A&F Engineering. He was a member of the John Purdue Club for many years. He enjoyed...

Betty Lou (Schnaus) Shelley 84 of Franklin, IN passed away on October 5, 2021 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Florida. She was born October 5, 1937 in Ireland, IN to Albert Schnaus Sr. and Cecelia Anastasia (Dick) Schnaus. She married James H. Shelley on May 14, 1960 in Ireland, IN, he preceded her in death on January 6, 2003. She was a 1955 graduate of Ireland High School where she had been a cheerleader and had perfect attendance all through high school. She had been an assistant manager for Mac's Steakhouse in Franklin from 1975 until 1986. Betty was an avid Pacers fan, enjoyed playing bingo at the Franklin Senior Citizens Center, attending sporting events of her children,...

Melvin Leon Wood, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Union Hospital. He was born July 8, 1939 in Terre Haute, IN to Charles F. Wood and Helen Poloney Wood. He was a retired Vocational Director of Twin Rivers Career Technical School. He enjoyed camping, family activities, attending his grandchildren's events and taping the events, Garfield Purple Eagles, watching ISU basketball, Colts, and St. Louis Cardinal games. Melvin was a member of the German Oberlandler Club, Zora Shrine, Scottish Rite, Mosonic Lodge, and Maple Avenue United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lybarger Wood. Children Brenda Allen...

Ruthie L. (Jahn) Bohnert, 73, Knightstown, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Dubois County, IN, on March 15, 1948, one of 10 children, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Schneider) Jahn. Ruthie is a 1966 graduate of Jasper High School. She married Norman Bohnert on September 2, 1967 in Jasper, IN. Ruthie was a successful real estate broker in Knightstown for 28+ years. Yet to retire, she owned and operated her own business, Ruthie Bohnert Realty. Although private and quiet, Ruthie held many wonderful membership positions: Tri Kappa Sorority, Make A Difference in Knightstown, St. Michael Catholic Church in Greenfield, and St. Peter the Apostle...

Mrs. Catherine Irene Ritterskamp, Washington, passed away on the late morning of Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was 92. Katie was born March 20, 1929 in Pike County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lowell and Golda (Ferguson) Swain. Katie attended Petersburg High School and was a member of the graduating Class of 1947. She had worked in the office of Dr. Tom Davis in Washington as a laboratory technician for 15 years.. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church where she volunteered assisting with the church bulletins. Having a servant's heart, she also volunteered with the Washington chapter of the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP). She was a life member of the Beta Sigma Pi...

Catherine M. Rogier, 89, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at home February 7, 2021. Mrs. Rogier was born March 21, 1931, in Celestine, Indiana, to the late Frank and Clara (Buechler) Eckert. She married Kermit F. Rogier in 1957, and he preceded her in death in 1996. Catherine was one to stay busy. In addition to raising her five children, she worked at Westinghouse, The Framing Gallery, and at Bob Evans through the years. She was a devoted and faithful member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, where she helped count the weekly collection and help with the funeral meal ministry. An accomplished seamstress, she also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, baking, fishing, and playing cards. ...

Mr. Dale Austin, 67, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home. He was born in 1953 in Madison to the late James H and Patricia (Egbert) Austin. He married Penny Fox on October 22, 1976 in Seymour at Central Christian Church. He attended Madison High School for three years then graduated from Seymour High School. Dale retired after 26 years from Lannett Pharmaceuticals Inc. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed golfing, music and traveling. He is survived by his wife, children, Stephanie Lyn Austin, Eric (Stephanie K.) Austin, grandchildren; Bailey Baker, Hannah Campbell, Skylee Murphy, Annasun Austin, and Landon Austin and his two dogs, Rosie and Nico. He is...

Margaret Burger, 90, of Washington, formerly of Loogootee, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Eastgate Manor. She was born August 13, 1930 in Washington, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Edna (Pickett) Auberry. Margaret was a lifetime member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Burger Jr; son, Mark Burger; siblings, Earl Auberry, Mary Shepard, Gilbert Auberry, Thomas Auberry, and Charles Auberry; daughter-in-law, Cynthia "Winslade" Burger. Margaret is survived by her sons, Tony Burger of Washington and John (Jane "Merkley") Burger of Celestine;...

William D. Lakin, 86, of Dubois, passed away peacefully at 6:41 a.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center. He was born March 23, 1934 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Vernon Lakin and Ival (Senter) Lakin. William was a retired carpenter. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Haysville. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also loved to work in his garden and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Lakin and Ival (Senter) Lakin; brothers, Larry and Terry Lakin who died as infants, Vernon Lakin, Robert Lakin, Jerry Lakin and Sammy Lakin. William is survived by his children, William C. Lakin of Washington, Lisa (Nicky) Cuccia...

Scott A. Thurman, 62, Camby, passed away after a brief illness January 6, 2021. Scott was born November 2, 1958, to the late John and Priscilla (Durner) Thurman. He graduated from Jasper High School and worked for many years in the grocery business. He was employed at Cub Foods and more recently in the meat department at Meijer in Franklin and Heartland Crossing. Scott enjoyed golf and fishing. He was an intelligent and precise man who will be remembered for his small stature, but mighty personality. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Thurman and sister, Ann Hickey. Survivors include his life partner of 29 years, Joyce Bogard; daughter,...

Eric Lee Vaal passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He was the youngest of two children born to Rick and Teresa Vaal. Eric attended Fruitville Elementary School in Sarasota, Haile Middle School in Bradenton, and Manatee School for the Arts where he excelled in playing the saxophone and graduated in 2015. Eric loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars with his dad. Eric is predeceased by his grandfather Phillip Stewart of Bradenton, FL and his aunt Sandra Baus of Kalamazoo, MI. He is survived by his parents; father, Ricks Vaal of Bradenton, FL; mother, Teresa Vaal of Sarasota, FL; sister, Leighann Vaal of Bradenton, FL; grandparents, Art and...

Donald G. Greattinger, 94 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital in Waukesha, WI. He was born May 26, 1926 in South Milwaukee, WI, the son to the late George and Clara (Wiecke) Greattinger. Don served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Virginia Janusiak on August 28, 1948. Don was a devout Catholic and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ireland, IN and St. Peter's Catholic Church in East Troy, WI. He enjoyed puzzles and playing cards. Don also loved to be outdoors working in his yard. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan. Don was known to his family and friends for his great sense of humor,...

Norbert E. Steiner, 69, of Jasper, passed away at 8:33 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born October 2, 1950 in Washington, Indiana to the late Paul and Anna (Worland) Steiner. Norb loved hunting, fishing and woodworking, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed grilling and cooking for his family. His favorite pastime was watching the weather and birds. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He worked in various coal mines for 33 years as a heavy equipment operator and ended his career at Solar Sources. Norb was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Anna (Worland) Steiner; sister,...

Edward "Ed" Kuper died peacefully on July 10, 2020 in The Villages, Florida at the age of 78 after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Ed is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Ann; his children, Sam (Diane) Kuper of Centerville, Ohio, Gina (Mike) Pavelec of Johns Creek, Georgia, Nick (Jean) Kuper of Naperville, Illinois and Joe (Phomally) Kuper of Monroe, Ohio. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Carson, Lauren, Luke, Nate, Cole, Abby, Sarah, Drew and Eddie. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anita, his brother Fr. Raymond Kuper, and his daughter Constance Louise. Ed was born in St. Henry, Indiana. He attended Purdue University and obtained a degree in...

Dillman-Scott Funeral Home Minnie Guthrie, 81, of Campbellsburg, Indiana formerly of Paoli, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2020 at Paoli Health & Living. She was born October 27, 1938, in Paoli, Indiana to Herman Milligan and Margaret Pearl Hughes. Minnie married Floyd Guthrie June 15, 1985 and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son-in-law, Dean Schuler. Minnie was a member of the Paoli First Baptist Church. She worked at Travelers in Orleans, Indiana. Minnie retired from Smith Cabinet in Salem, Indiana. She enjoyed spending time with family. Survivors include: Son: Donald Fred (Edie) Chapman Jasper,...

Michael David Schroeder, 42, Indianapolis, Indiana Michael passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was born on April 6, 1978 in Jasper, Indiana to David W. and Marilyn (Hopf) Schroeder. Michael graduated from Jasper High School in 1996 and attended Indiana State University and IUPUI. Michael's career centered around management, but his true passions were traveling, being with friends and family, and making great memories. With Michael, others always came first. His sense of humor and sharp wit was one-of-a-kind. He was always the first to help, dust you off and tell you that you were better than you could ever give yourself credit for. Michael is preceded in death by his...