Michael Lee Hartley
Sep 10, 2023
Michael Lee "Mike" Hartley, 65, passed away at his Washington residence on September 10, 2023. He was born in Vincennes, December 16, 1957, to Bob and Betty (Lents) Hartley. Mike was a truck driver for Bellman Trucking. He enjoyed watching demolition derbies. Family left to cherish Mike's memory include his children: Michael Hartley in Washington state; Christine Henson in...
William Eugene Bassler
Sep 2, 2023
William "Bill" Eugene Bassler, 95, passed away on September 2, 2023. He was born in Washington on May 2, 1928, to Joseph S. and Catherine M. (Schneider) Bassler. A 1946 graduate of St. Meinrad High School, Bill received his Bachelor's Degree from St. Meinrad Seminary in 1950. He further received a Master's Degree from St. Louis University and later...
Richard Craney
Aug 31, 2023
Richard "Rich" Craney, 59, of Jasper, sadly passed away on August 31, 2023. He had been recovering from a heart attack that occurred early this past spring. Rich was born to J. Howard and Martha Craney on October 18, 1963. He was the youngest of their six children. Rich was a graduate of Barr-Reeve High School and the Oakland...
James E. Daniel
Aug 27, 2023
James Edwin Daniel, 68, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 27, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. James was raised in Park Ridge, Illinois, and was a graduate of Maine South High School, where he excelled at tennis and was a member of the Men's Varsity Team. He attended Western Illinois University in Macomb and worked for...
Paula (Bradley) Lawson
Aug 25, 2023
On Friday, August 25, 2023, Paula Jean (Bradley) Lawson, 61, was called home by her Lord. Paula was a loving, caring, and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Family was the most important part of Paula's life, especially her grandchildren. She was the greatest "Anna." Paula was born on May 13, 1962, in Washington to Leonard and...
Ivan Lee Bauer
Aug 21, 2023
Ivan Lee Bauer, 90, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 21, 2023, at his residence. His wife of sixty-one years was by his side. Ivan was born October 26, 1932, in Jasper, to Raymond and Verda (Taylor) Bauer. On June 2, 1961, he married his soulmate, Sharon Kay Hughes. Together, they made a loving home...
Gregory Scott Smith
Aug 14, 2023
Gregory Scott "Greg" Smith, 60, passed away in the early morning hours of August 14, 2023. He was born in South Bend, Indiana, May 23, 1963, to Lowell Raymond and Linda K. (Brubaker) Smith. Greg was a 1981 graduate of Washington Catholic High School, and in his earlier years, was a house painter. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys...
Joseph M. Kilps
Aug 13, 2023
Joseph M. "Joe" Kilps, 100, of Washington, went to Heaven peacefully with loved ones at his side on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 17, 1922, in Daviess County, to Mathias J. and Theresa (Kidwell) Kilps. Joe married the love of his life, Wilma Ruth (Lynch) on July 15, 1945, and they enjoyed...
Harold Vance Booker
Aug 8, 2023
Harold Vance Booker, 90, passed away in the early morning hours of August 8, 2023. He was born in Montgomery on September 17, 1932, to Cecil Myer and Clara (Smith) Booker. Harold was a 1950 Washington High School graduate, and worked for the US Postal Service. He served honorably in the Army National Guard, enjoyed truck pulling and was...
Stephen H. Bassler
Aug 2, 2023
Stephen H. Bassler, 74, passed away at his Washington residence on August 2, 2023. He was born in Washington on August 31, 1948, to Robert and Kathryn (Gordon) Bassler. He was a Washington High School graduate and was employed as a safety coordinator at the former Crop Production Services in Wheatland. Stephen loved to gamble and go to horseraces....
Joseph Anthony Potts
Aug 2, 2023
Joseph Anthony Potts, 62, passed away during the afternoon of August 2, 2023. He was born December, 9, 1960, in Washington, to Robert "Bob" Gadberry and Elizabeth "Betty" Pauline Potts. He was married to Angela Lynne Potts, and they shared twenty-three years together. Joseph was a 1979 graduate of Washington Catholic High School; he went on to the University...
Catherine Louise "Katie" Patterson
Jul 30, 2023
Catherine Louise "Katie" Patterson, 98, passed away July 30, 2023, at her Eastgate Manor residence. She was born in Loogootee, Indiana, April 24, 1925, to Michael Leonard McCarthy and Mary Florence (Mudd) McCarthy. On June 10, 1950, she married the love of her life, Leo "Pat" Patterson in the All Saints Catholic Church in Cannelburg. They enjoyed fifty-two years...
Marlo Dale Chilman
Jul 29, 2023
Marlo Dale Chilman, 85, passed away at his Washington, Indiana, home on July 29, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1937, in Platte, South Dakota, to Claus Magnus Chilman and Ellen (Knudsen) Chilman. The family moved from South Dakota to North Vernon, Indiana, in 1950, and Marlo graduated from North Vernon High School in 1955. Marlo served in...
Julia Patricia Wood
Jul 20, 2023
Her husband, Gene, always thought she was the prettiest woman who entered any room, and he was right. Patty was always the prettiest woman in every room, and on July 20, 2023, at ninety-eight years beautiful, the prettiest lady in the room made her most graceful exit. Julia Patricia Wood, lovingly known as "Patty" to her family, friends, and...
Mary Louise Nalker
Jul 18, 2023
Mary "Louise" Nalker, 74, passed away with her family by her side at 4:35 am on July 18, 2023. She was born in Washington on November 13, 1948, to Jack and Marianna (Burrous) Emmick. On July 27, 1967, she married Dale Nalker and he preceded her in death in 2004. A 1966 Washington High School graduate, Louise went on...
Johan Willem Frederick Holtz
Jun 24, 2023
Johan F. Holtz, 74, passed away June 24, 2023, while at the Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Soerabaia, Indonesia, to Isidorus and Willemina (van Ravenswaay) Holtz, May 5, 1949. He was married to Joyce (Tacuban) Holtz and she survives. Johan was a land surveyor for an engineering company and a member of Our Lady of...
Ruth (Bynum) Conrad
Jun 17, 2023
Ruth (Bynum) Conrad, 82, passed away peacefully at her Washington residence during the early morning hours of June 17, 2023, with her family by her bedside. She was born in Washington on May 11, 1941 to Otis John and Nora Ellen (Thomas) Bynum. She was married to Vernia Leon Conrad and he preceded her in death, October 29, 2008....
Brandon W Rowe
Jun 14, 2023
Brandon W. Rowe, 48, Washington, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was born in Huntingburg on December 5, 1974, to Jerry and Linda J. (Simmons) Rowe. Brandon loved coloring, bowling and especially loved listening to country music. Everyone he knew, he gave them his unconditional love. Those left to mourn Brandon's passing...
Mildred (Morrison) Purdue
Jun 12, 2023
Mildred (Morrison) Purdue, 98, passed away at her residence in the Villages of Oak Ridge, during the evening of June 12, 2023. She was born December 30, 1924, in Washington to Adrian and Barbara (Jerger) Morrison. She was married to John E. Purdue and he preceded her in death. During the World War II era, Mildred's first job was...
Norma L. (Donaldson) Arvin
Jun 10, 2023
Norma L. (Donaldson) Arvin, 95, passed away while at the Daviess Community Hospital during the evening hours of June 10, 2023. She was born in Washington, March 18, 1928, to Owen Elvis "Ted" and Goldie Esther (Patterson) Donaldson. On August 2, 1952, she married Leonard C. Arvin, and he preceded her in death in 1986. A Washington High School...
