Ruth Ann Stallman (née Niehaus), 80, of Crestview Hills, formerly of Washington, Ind., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She was born on October 18, 1945, in St. Meinrad, Indiana, to Amil and Agnes Niehaus. Ruth faced life’s many challenges with courage and grace, spending her…
William F. Kerkhoff, 83, of Ferdinand, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. William was born August 2, 1943, to William and Agnes (Oser) Kerkhoff. He was united in marriage to Brenda Satkamp on July 11, 1964, at Salem United Church of Christ. William served in the Army…
Rebecca Knies Schaefer, 78, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Huntingburg, passed away on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. She was born 13 October 1947 in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Charles and Marjorie (Nordhoff) Knies. She married Richard Schaefer on 28 May 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Vanderburgh County,…
Richard P. Weyer, 77, a lifelong resident of Jasper, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 20, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1948, the son of the late Gilbert H. and Lucille A. (Fleck) Weyer. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen S. Schroeder, on March 21, 1970, at Precious Blood Catholic Church. Following graduation…
Brenda G. Gehlhausen, 75, of Otwell, passed away surrounded by family at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Serenity Springs at Northwood. Brenda was born in Washington, Ind., on July 20, 1950, to William and Una (Marlow) Russell. She married Clarence Gehlhausen Jr. on April 25, 1981, in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in…
Brother Kenan Kapina, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, died July 19, 2026. He was 73 and in the 50th year of his monastic profession. He was born in East Chicago, IN, on October 5, 1952, to Vincent and Josephine (Troilo) Kapina and was named Vincent Joel at his baptism. He completed his elementary…
Judith A. Seger, 71, of Mariah Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1954, in Mariah Hill, Indiana, to James Sr. and Ernestine (Gogel) Seger. Judy was a devoted member of Mary Help of Christians Church, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Mariah Hill, where she was active…
Rodney Alan “Rod” McCune, 63, of Highland Lakes, New Jersey, passed away on April 25, 2026, after a courageous eight-month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Rod was born on October 12, 1962, in Jasper, Indiana. The beloved son of Mary Ruth and Max McCune. Rod was a husband, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend…
Stephen Lee Harker, 79, of Alfordsville, passed away at Amber Manor on July 16, 2026. He was born to Delmar and Minnie (Helderman) Harker in Alfordsville on August 5, 1946. Stephen graduated from Alfordsville High School on May 7, 1964. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969 as a clerk in the…
John “Jay” Baker, 72, of Hillham, entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Health Care Center, Jasper, Ind. He was born in Cutshin, Kentucky on December 7, 1953, to Edgar and Audrey Alene (Ratliff) Baker. Jay married Sandy Courtright on October 15, 1977, and she survives. He was preceded in death…
