Obituaries

Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Rachel Mattes

Rachel Mattes

Sep 6, 2018

Rachel Mattes, age 44, of Washington, passed away September 6, 2018 at 3:40 PM at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born on November 18, 1973 to Larry and Marilyn (Davis) Mattes. She graduated from Washington High School in 1992. Rachel was a member of Central Christian Church, sang in the choir and was...

Leo E. Schlotter

Leo E. Schlotter

Sep 6, 2018

Leo Schlotter, age 76, of Washington, passed away on Thursday morning, September 6, 2018.

He was born on June 3, 1942 in Washington to Frank and Eleanor (Turk) Schlotter. He graduated from Washington High School in 1960. Leo was a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana earning a B.S. in Business while completing his education...

Jim Kirby

Jim Kirby

Sep 1, 2018

Rose Kirby passed away April 17, 2018 and Jim Kirby passed away September 1, 2018.

They are survived by two daughters, Debbie (Tim) Butler of Matthews, North Carolina and Beckie (Mike) Voiles of Jefferson City, Missouri; three granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren. They are also survived by local resident Margaret Casper and many nieces...

Linda R. Myers

Linda R. Myers

Aug 31, 2018

Linda R. Myers , 82, of Washington, passed away peacefuly surrounded by her family. She was born on April 11, 1936 in Vincennes to Hector and Clara (Risch) Joary. She was a Real- Estate agent for many years at Dan K. Myers Associates and Re-Max Realty. Her greatest joy was her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She...

Craig A. Geary

Craig A. Geary

Aug 29, 2018

Craig Geary, 61, of Washington, went to his heavenly home at 3:25 pm on Wednesday August 29th at the home of his sister.

Craig was born on January 21st, 1957 to Wilma (Ketchem) Geary, and Johnnie Geary Sr. Craig was a 1975 graduate of Washington High School. Before retiring he worked in Maintenance at Shepard...

Rita E. Brown

Rita E. Brown

Aug 29, 2018

Rita E. Brown, 95, of Washington, Indiana, passed away August 29, 2018, at 11:29 p.m. at Emerald Place Senior Living.

She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on June 7, 1923, to Louis M. and Josephine P. (Cabsier) Hunckler.

Rita was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and the oldest living...

William Karl Simmons, Jr.

William Karl Simmons, Jr.

Aug 26, 2018

William Karl Simmons, Jr., age 60, of Washington, passed away August, 26, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on June 13, 1958 in Seattle, Washington to William and Jaynette P. (Crouse) Simmons. He enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (McClendon) Simmons whom he...

Margaret 'Kay' Fowler

Margaret 'Kay' Fowler

Aug 10, 2018

Margaret 'Kay' Fowler, age 77, of Washington, she went to her heavenly home at 7:08 PM on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. She was born on September 21, 1940 in Washington to Roy and Alma (Williams) Templin. She graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1958 and was a member of Our Lady...

Dena J. Fricke

Dena J. Fricke

Aug 3, 2018

Dena J. Fricke, age 56, of Washington, passed away on August, 3, 2018 at 12:40 p.m. at Daviess Community Hospital.

She was born on March 28, 1962 in Washington to Donald and Mary (Miller) Holland. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus and had managed the Eagles Kitchen. She loved animals and spending...

Betty Jo Zinkan

Betty Jo Zinkan

Jul 29, 2018

Betty Jo Zinkan, age 81, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.

She was born on July 27, 1937 in Washington to James Walter and Elizabeth (Hughey) Ford. She graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1955. She had worked for Hillies restaurant and loved puzzles, cards and bingo....

Fay Frances Spencer

Fay Frances Spencer

Jul 15, 2018

Fay Frances (Wagner) Spencer, 77, of Maineville, OH, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018, at her residence. Born in 1941 in Evansville, IN, to Charles and Frankie (Williams) Wagner, Fay grew up in Washington, IN, and received her degree from Purdue University. She was an art teacher in Middletown, OH, for 32 years, and an owner of...

Joseph A. Alvis

Joseph A. Alvis

Jul 5, 2018

Joseph A. Alvis, age 87, of Evansville, passed away at 3:00 AM on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Park Terrance Village in Evansville.

He was born on February 22, 1931 in Washington to Homer A. and Bertha (Davies) Alvis. He graduated from Washington Catholic High School and was a US Army and Navy Veteran. He...

Mark Anthony Taylor

Mark Anthony Taylor

Jun 30, 2018

Mark Anthony Taylor, age 48, of Loogootee, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Loogootee, Indiana.

He was born on December 25, 1969 in Washington to Kenneth and Ruth (Lengacher) Taylor. He enjoyed playing guitar and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his son, Casey (Alyssa) Taylor of Loogootee; sister,...

George David Spencer

George David Spencer

Jun 23, 2018

George David Spencer, age 83, of Maineville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his residence.

Born in 1935 to David and Mildred (Harris) Spencer in Evansville, IN, George spent over 30 years as the owner of Spencer's Antiques in Waynesville, Ohio.  He earned his degree from Indiana University and served his country in...

Virginia Rose Bush

Virginia Rose Bush

Jun 22, 2018

Virginia Rose Bush, age 92, of Washington, passed away on June 22, 2018 at 5:03 a.m. at Emerald Place.

She was born January 27, 1926 in South Bend, to Alva and Bertha (Smith) Eskew. She was a homemaker and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the American Legion and V.F.W.

Virginia is...

Eula Pauline White Rider

Eula Pauline White Rider

Jun 22, 2018

Eula Pauline White Rider died June 22, 2018 in Washington, Indiana where she was born at home, 92 years ago on May 19, 1926. She was the first daughter born to Charles William White and Fannie Eula Gaskey White. She was joined four years later by her sister, Virginia Rose, who predeceased her.

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Carol Jean Knisley

Carol Jean Knisley

Jun 17, 2018

Carol Jean Knisley (Gardini), 71, of Washington, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 4:44 am on June 17, 2018 in Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana.

She was born February 3, 1947 to Aldo and Lucille (Bonjorno) Gardini in Mishawaka,Indiana. She had attended South Bend Riley High School and had worked at Community Hospital of...

Mary Lou Strange

Mary Lou Strange

Jun 16, 2018

Mary Lou Strange, age 86, of Washington, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2018. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She was born April 23, 1932 in Washington to Warren and Ada (Hopkins) Thomas. She had graduated from Washington High School in 1950, Vincennes University and Indiana University, with a degree...

Ronald E. Bell

Ronald E. Bell

Jun 11, 2018

Ronald Eugene Bell, age 62, of Petersburg, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018.

He was born on February 22, 1956 in Washington to James Allen and Frieda Fay (Leighty) Bell.

He had worked for CNL Lumber in Huntingburg for fifteen years and loved nature, camping and riding motorcycles.

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Evon M. Murphy

Evon M. Murphy

Jun 3, 2018

Evon M. Murphy, age 65, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

She was born on November 12, 1952 in Missoula, Montana to Robert and Edith (Ruegamer) Murphy. She had worked at Pizza Hut for twenty-five years and enjoyed crossstitch.

She is survived by her brothers, James Murphy of Wheatland and...

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