Obituaries

Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Gregory Scott Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Margaret (Baker) Mccall

Mary Margaret (Baker) Mccall

Jun 5, 2023

Mary Margaret (Baker) McCall, 90, passed away June 5, 2023. She was born December 17, 1932, in Washington, to Heath E. and Ora G. (Abel) Baker. She married Denzil H. McCall, Jr. on July 8, 1951, and he preceded her in death. A 1951 graduate of Washington High School, Mary was retired from the Daviess Community Hospital where she...

Francis Kenneth "Frank" Saulnier

Francis Kenneth "Frank" Saulnier

May 28, 2023

Francis Kenneth Saulnier, 85, also known as "Frank", "Popsie", or "Sonja" passed away peacefully the evening of May 28, 2023. He was born July 16, 1937, in Weehawken New Jersey, to Joseph Augustus and Abigail (Cummings) Saulnier. He married Lillie "Jean" Watkins on January 30, 1960, and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2009. Frank served his...

Robert "Bob" Clayton Minniear

Robert "Bob" Clayton Minniear

May 27, 2023

Robert Clayton Minniear, 92, passed away during the morning hours of May 27, 2023. He was born in Bernie, Missouri, October 30, 1930, to Lee and Agnes (Bright) Minniear. He was married to Wilma (Trowbridge) Minniear, and she preceded him in death. After high school, Bob served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He later worked...

Christi L. (Norrick) Mcclellan

Christi L. (Norrick) Mcclellan

May 18, 2023

Christi L. (Norrick) McClellan, 62, passed away May 18, 2023. She was born in Evansville, September 26, 1960, to William and Estelle Norrick. She was married to Randy McClellan and he has preceded her in death. Christi was a graduate of Wood Memorial High School. She lived in Colorado and was an assistant to an anesthesiologist. Christi enjoyed going...

Kenneth James Walls

Kenneth James Walls

May 18, 2023

Kenneth James Walls, 74, passed away at his Washington residence during the early morning hours of May 18, 2023. He was born in Washington, December 22, 1948, to Ernest L. and Ruth (Queen) Walls. On November 6, 1970, he married Patricia Lynn (Bateman) Walls, and she survives. After high school, Kenneth served his country honorably in the United States...

Joseph H. "Joe" Wick

Joseph H. "Joe" Wick

May 13, 2023

Joseph H. "Joe" Wick, 76, passed away at his Washington residence in the early morning hours of May 13, 2023. He was born in Washington, Indiana, August 9, 1946, to Eugene and Floy L. (Stewart) Wick. After high school, Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Joe was employed by the...

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