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Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Matthew E. Wininger

Matthew E. Wininger

Jan 17, 2018

Matthew E. Wininger, age 40, of Washington, passed away January 17, 2018 at 2:00 a.m.

He was born on June 13, 1977 in Washington to Richard and Jackie (Petty) Wininger. He was a former member of Operating Engineers and worked construction most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and...

Wilma Walker

Wilma Walker

Jan 17, 2018

Wilma Walker, 89, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

She was born in Harrison Township on March 19, 1928 to Chris and Elizabeth (Kinsella) Doyle.

She graduated from Glendale High School and had worked at Penny's catalog department. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.

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Carol Perkins

Carol Perkins

Jan 16, 2018

Carol Perkins, age 48, of Indianapolis, formerly of Washington, passed away at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, January 16, 2018, from injuries suffered in a car accident. She was born on December 7, 1969 in Washington to John and Mary Perkins. She had worked in broadcasting and later switched to a career in nursing. She is survived by...

Earl "Jerry" J. Riney

Earl "Jerry" J. Riney

Jan 15, 2018

Earl "Jerry" J. Riney, age 70, of Washington, passed away at 1:37 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2018.

He was born on June 19, 1947 in Washington, to Thomas and Ann Marie (Smith) Riney.

He is survived by his sister, Pauline Marie Riney; brothers, Charles "Charley" Louis, James "Jim" Leo, Joseph "Joe" Matthew...

Lucas E. Mattes

Lucas E. Mattes

Jan 12, 2018

Lucas E. Mattes, age 19, of Washington, passed away January 12, 2018. He was born on October 12, 1998 in Evansville to Rachel Mattes.  He had attended Washington High School and was a past member of the NJ ROTC, receiving outstanding cadet his freshman year. Lucas loved animals and never met a dog he didn't like.

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John Dant

John Dant

Jan 12, 2018

John Dant, 76, of Carson, California, passed away at his residence, Carson Senior Assisted Living on Friday,  January 12, 2018 at 7:50 A. M.  John had been in failing health for several years. Born June 25, 1941, in Washington, IN, John was the son of Howard F. and Agnes L. (Grannan) Dant. He was a 1959 graduate...

Larry D. Carlson

Larry D. Carlson

Jan 12, 2018

Larry D. Carlson, age 80, of Washington, passed away January 12, 2018 at 5:53 pm.

He was born on December 4, 1937 in Lapeer, Michigan to Laurel and Dorothy (Arbauh) Carlson. He graduated high school from Adelphian Academy and college from Indiana Southern University. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and had owned and operated...

Connie Carol Rayman

Connie Carol Rayman

Jan 6, 2018

Connie Carol Rayman, age 72, of Washington, passed away at 7:53 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at her residence. She was born on April 12, 1945 in Washington to Isaac and Agnes G. (White) Lamb. She attended Washington High School and retired as a Nurse's Aide after 20 plus years. She loved crocheting, spending time with...

Shirley A Waltz

Shirley A Waltz

Jan 6, 2018

Shirley A Waltz, age 92, of Washington, went to her heavenly home at 5:45 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born on March 25, 1925 in Washington to Elmer and Blanche (Wuertz) Emmick. She farmed right alongside her husband on the family farm north of Washington. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope...

Carolyn Lee

Carolyn Lee

Jan 4, 2018

Carolyn Lee, age 76, of Washington, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born on June 22, 1941 in Washington to Alonzo "Lon" and Rose (Foster) Lee. She graduated from Washington High School in 1959 and had retired from Home Building Savings and Loan where she had worked as a bookkeeper. She...

Donald Odie Miller

Donald Odie Miller

Dec 31, 2017

Donald Odie 'Don' Miller, age 74, of Cannelburg, went home to be with the Lord at 10:50AM on Sunday December 31, 2017.

He was born in Martin County on June 7, 1943 to Odie and Clysta May (Stanley) Miller. He attended Alfordsville High School and retired from K and K industries. To most of his...

Gary L. Boxley

Gary L. Boxley

Dec 30, 2017

Gary L. Boxley, age 49, of Washington, passed away at 12:32 p.m. on Saturday at Daviess Community Hospital.

He was born on October 7, 1968 in Washington, to Terry and Patricia (Gregory) Boxley.  He graduated from Washington High School in 1989 and had attended Oakland City University. He loved motorcycles and enjoyed working on cars....

Catherine "Cathy" A. Baumert

Catherine "Cathy" A. Baumert

Dec 28, 2017

Catherine "Cathy" A. Baumert, age 72, of Washington, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born on October 10, 1945, in Washington, to John T. and Sarah (Orr) Arnold. She graduated from Washington High School in 1964. She had worked for Town & Country Flower Shop for...

Felba "Sue" Byrd-Phillips

Felba "Sue" Byrd-Phillips

Dec 25, 2017

Felba "Sue" Byrd-Phillips, 78, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. She was born in Washington on January 12, 1939 to Harold L. and Augusta (Hinkle) Petty. She graduated from Epson High School in 1957 and retired as a Unit Clerk Nurses Aide in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a member of the Grace and...

Daniel "Dan" E. Shake

Daniel "Dan" E. Shake

Dec 21, 2017

Daniel "Dan" E. Shake, age 87, of Washington, passed away December 21, 2017 at 11:39 pm at Daviess Community Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1930 in Washington to Harry and Dorothy (Ware) Shake. He was a 1948 graduate of Montgomery High School, and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. He had...

Phyllis J. Brothers

Phyllis J. Brothers

Dec 16, 2017

Phyllis J. (Baumert) Brothers, 80, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital, Saturday morning, after a lengthy illness.  She was born in Washington on March 10, 1937 to Robert F. and Camilla I. (Sturgeon) Baumert. She had worked for many years at the Washington Utility office and retired in 2002. Phyllis was an avid reader and she...

William G. Olsen

William G. Olsen

Dec 14, 2017

William G. "Bill" Olsen, 75,of Washington died at peace at home surrounded by his beloved wife and his five girls.

Bill, known to others as Mountain or Big Bill, was born on November 5, 1942 in Washington, IN to A.S. "Ole" Olsen and Jeanette Batt Olsen.

He attended Kentucky Military Institute then graduated...

David R. Halter

David R. Halter

Dec 11, 2017

David R. Halter, age 73, of Washington, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on the family farm, on Monday, December 11, 2017.

He was born on March 28, 1944 in Washington to Eugene and Helen (Gartner) Halter. He graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1962 and Vincennes University in 1964. He...

Taylor Marie Fritschle

Taylor Marie Fritschle

Dec 10, 2017

Taylor Marie Fritschle, age 27, Washington IN, left this world in the exact way she lived it; she never did anything haphazardly. She passed in a single car accident on Sunday, December 10, 2017.

Taylor was born September 1, 1990 and came into this world a fighter. Her determination and grit remained with her until...

Mary Margret Sullivan

Mary Margret Sullivan

Dec 10, 2017

Mary Margret Sullivan, age 91, of Washington, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Daviess Community Hospital

She was born on August 28, 1926 to Walter James and Georgia (Fine) Sullivan. She had retired from UniRoyal and was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She loved cats,...

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