WUZR Obituaries
Elenor Newman, 94, Surprise, AZ (former Knox County resident)
Mary Elenor "Rinsch" Newman, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, graced the world with her loving and gentle spirit from the moment she entered it on August 20, 1930, in Freelandville, IN. Her journey through life was one marked by love, spirited adventure, and a gift for creating warmth and comfort in her ...
Nov 14, 2024
Michael Jon Heiden, 46, Vincennes
Michael Jon Heiden, 46, passed away at 12:35 pm on November 11, 2024. Mike was born in Carrington, ND on February 14, 1978 to Steve and Becky (Fandrich) Heiden. Mike was a kind soul and liked nothing more than spending time with his daughter and fishing. Fishing and music were Mike's passion and he always said he was a...
Nov 13, 2024
Bob McCracken, 86, Montgomery
Robert "Bob" McCracken, 86, of Montgomery, IN passed away peacefully November 10, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Washington, IN on April 11, 1938 to the late Foster L. and Pauline (Albin) McCracken. Bob graduated from Montgomery High School in 1956 and continued his education at Vincennes Un...
Nov 12, 2024
Frank Meyer, 88, Monroe City
L. Frank Meyer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, left this world on November 9, 2024 at the age of 88. He was a man whose life was marked by deep love for his family, unwavering dedication to his work, and a kind and generous spirit that touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Bo...
Nov 11, 2024
Connie Combs, 72, Vincennes
Connie was born on July 13th, 1952, in Vincennes, IN to Arthur W. Tedrow Sr. and Betty L. (Earley) Tedrow. Connie married David Combs of Vincennes on June 23rd, 1978 and were happily married for 46 years. She loved children with a passion and devoted most of her life to babysitting in her in home daycare. Connie was a ...
Nov 07, 2024
Terry Harper, 78, Vincennes
Terry L. Harper, passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Vincennes on April 18, 1946, the son of the late Edward and Audrey (Elkins) Harper, Terry was a devoted husband to his wife Mary Harper and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Throughout his years, Terry enjoyed playing euchre with frien...
Nov 06, 2024
Linda Williams, 86, Vincennes
Linda Ellen Williams was born on August 7, 1938, to Kenneth and Esther Laura (Willis) Williams in Vincennes, Indiana. She passed away at Serenity Springs/Northwood in Jasper on Friday, November 1, 2024. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and attended V.U. She married Gary Ferrier on October 12, 1958. Linda ...
Nov 05, 2024
Bryan Prusz, 53, Vincennes
Bryan Scott Prusz, age 53, passed away of a heart attack on October 30, 2024, at his home in Vincennes, IN. Born on February 23, 1971, in Nashville, IL, he was a man whose humorous spirit and playful nature enriched the lives of those around him. Bryan is survived by his son, Adam Prusz of Hillsboro, IL; his parents, H...
Nov 04, 2024
John Teising, 70, Vincennes
John Michael Teising passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024 following a hard-fought battle against Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Vincennes, IN on September 27th, 1954 and was the youngest of Otto and Margaret (Clifton) Teising's four children. He grew up in Vincennes, playing and excelling at both baseball and b...
Nov 04, 2024
Tony Wichman, 71, Washington
Anthony (Tony) David Wichman (71) was born May 8, 1953, following a harrowing battle with cancer passed peacefully surrounded in the comfort of his family in his home on October 31, 2024. Tony, first and foremost a man that was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends he considered family was a man tha...
Nov 04, 2024
John F. Woolard, 82, Vincennes
John Frank Woolard Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Vincennes, IN, at the age of 82. Born on December 14, 1941, in Sullivan County, IN, John, lovingly referred to as Frank or Pap by many, lived a life marked by devotion to his f...
Oct 31, 2024
Virginia Miller, 90, Vincennes
Virginia Hays Miller, 90, passed away peacefully on at 10:25 pm on October 27, 2024, at Gentle Care Nursing Home in Vincennes, IN. Born on February 28, 1934, in Detroit, MI, she is the daughter of William E. and Dorothy (Bruner) Hays. She married the love of her life James L. Miller on June 8, 1952, and together they m...
Oct 31, 2024
Suzanne Elliott, 79, Petersburg
Suzanne R. Elliott, a devoted and compassionate Registered Nurse, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at The Wyndmoor Assisted Living in Evansville, Indiana. Born on May 22, 1945, in Petersburg, IN she is the daughter of John and Evelyn Fern (Anderson) Sutton. Suzanne dedicated her life to providing care and co...
Oct 31, 2024
Dorothy Sievers, 97, Vincennes
Dorothy Jane Sievers, aged 97, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on the 28th of October, 2024. Born on the 13th of June, 1927, to Joseph and Edna Schlomer in the same town she would spend her entire life creating a legacy of love and dedication. Dorothy was a beacon of faith and...
Oct 30, 2024
Edward Lanning, 89, Vincennes
Edward Duane Lanning, aged 89, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at the age of 89 on October 23, 2024. Born on December 22, 1934, in Wagner, South Dakota, he was a son to George and Esther "Woods" Lanning. Edward was a man of warmth and spirit, characteristics that define the legacy he leaves behind. A gradu...
Oct 28, 2024
Steven Kovaleski, 50, Washington
Steven C. Kovaleski, 50, of Washington, Indiana departed this life on Friday, October 18, 2024. Steven was born on November 26, 1973 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Victoria Lou Kovaleski and Carl Kovaleski. He was a 1992 graduate of Washington High School and graduated in 1998 from the University of Evansville wher...
Oct 25, 2024
Alicia Carlisle, 58, Vincennes
Alicia Ann Carlisle, cherished wife, mother, daughter, and sister, went to her heavenly home on October 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on July 12, 1966, in Vincennes, IN, Alicia's warmth and kind spirit were evident from a young age. Sheattended North Knox High School where she was the Capt...
Oct 17, 2024
Carol Miller, 92, Vincennes
Carol J. Miller, 92, of Vincennes passed away on October 9, 2024. He was born December 18, 1931 in Washington, IN to Clinton and Helen Miller. Carol married Carolyn Robb on July 28, 1951 and they just celebrated 73 years together. They enjoyed being with family and friends and riding their Red-Gold Wing motorcycle. Car...
Oct 15, 2024
Logan Grannan, 27, Washington
Logan Grannan, born on February 21, 1997, a man of great devotion, humor, and friendliness, was taken from us unexpectedly on October 6, 2024. Logan was a loving father, brother, son, nephew, grandson, and a cherished friend to many. Logan attended Washington High School and graduated from Pike Central High School, Cla...
Oct 11, 2024
Kayla Flaherty, 36, Vincennes
Kayla Alise (Goldman) Flaherty, a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant at Good Samaritan Hospital, passed away on October 4, 2024. Kayla was born on August 16, 1988 in Vincennes the daughter of Keith and Carol (Hedge) Goldman. Known for her activ...
Oct 09, 2024
Ruthie Adams, 71
Ruthie Jane "Walls" Adams, a beacon of kindness and joy to all who knew her, passed away on October 6, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on November 9, 1952, in Palestine, IN, Ruthie's life was one marked by warm laughter, enduring friendships, and an unwavering devotion to her family. A proud graduate of North Kn...
Oct 08, 2024
Emily Ellerman, 93, Vincennes
Emily L. Ellerman, a cherished matriarch and beacon of warmth in her community, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at the age of 93 in Bicknell, Indiana at her home. Born on January 30, 1931, in Bruceville, Indiana, Emily was the loving daughter of the late Helen Hagen Faith and Charles Faith Sr. Her life was a...
Oct 07, 2024
Nan Leonard, 83, Washington
Nan Sharon Leonard, 83, of Washington, IN, went to her heavenly home on September 30, 2024. Nan was born in Washington, IN on May 23, 1941, to the late Melvin and Carley (McLemore) Leonard. She married Larry Gaither on July 3, 1960. Nan graduated from Washington High School and worked at Shoe World as a manager but spe...
Oct 06, 2024
Harley Pepmeier, 91, Vincennes
Harley Pepmeier, 91, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 with his family by his side. Harley was born on October 11, 1932 in Freelandville, Indiana, to Arnold and Dorothy (Dyer) Pepmeier. He grew up in Bicknell, Indiana, with his parents and siblings: brothers Robert, Vernon, Edwin, and Donnie, and sister Carolyn...
Oct 04, 2024
Terry Everett, 59, Vincennes
Terry Neal Everett, aged 59, an individual of spirited nature and infectious humor, passed away on September 26, 2024, in Vincennes, IN. Born on January 15, 1965, at RAF Lakenheath, UK, Terry's life was characterized by an unwavering optimism that he carried into every facet of his existence. Terry grew up in a close-k...
Oct 01, 2024
Melva Reeve, 92, Vincennes
Melva Jean (Whitten) Reeve, 92, went home to be with Jesus at 12:51 am on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Melva was born on October 5, 1931 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Milton and Eunice (Witsman) Whitten, She was a stay-at-home mom in her children's early years. Melva began working as a telephone operator at Indiana Bell, and t...
Oct 01, 2024
Carolyn Pohl, 86. Oaktown
Carolyn Sue "Kotter" Pohl, aged 86, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, IN, on September 26, 2024. Born on May 19, 1938, in Vincennes, IN, to parents Christopher and Louvina "Richardville" Kotter, Carolyn lived a life marked by unwavering love and dedication to her family and community. Surrounded by...
Sep 29, 2024
Shirley Ann Wagoner, 87, Vincennes
Shirley Ann Wagoner, 87, a cherished matriarch and beacon of warmth in her community, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Washington, IN. Born on July 25, 1937, in Vincennes, IN, Shirley's life was a testament to her unwavering love for her family and her zest for life. Shirley's journey began as the belov...
Sep 26, 2024
Mary Jo Davis, 86, Vincennes
Mary Jo Davis of Vincennes, Indiana passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on September 22, 2024 at the age of 86. Mary Jo was born in Vincennes, Indiana on March 6, 1938. She lived a life full of warmth, camaraderie, and adventure and embraced her roles as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, ...
Sep 25, 2024
Kathleen Taylor, 83, Vincennes
Kathleen Ann "Fauson" Taylor, aged 83, a long-time resident of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on September 21, 2024. Born on August 22, 1941, in Lansing Michigan, she was a beacon of love and kindness to everyone who knew her. Kathleen's life was marked by her unwavering devotion to her family and her commun...
Sep 23, 2024