Obituaries
Washington, Indiana Obituaries
Ermel Wonder
Jan 9, 2015
Ermel wonder, age 92, passed away Friday at 11:52 a.m. at Eastgate Manor in Washington. She was born May 19, 1922 to Myrtle (Davidson) and William R. Purdue in Washington. Ermel worked at Uniroyal for years. She belonged to the Eagles Auxillary and loved playing cards, especially Euchre. She is survived by daughters; Rosemary Delaney, Alice Marie Wonder, and...
Rita F Guy
Jan 8, 2015
Rita F. Guy, age 85, died January 8, 2015 at 10:45 p.m. at Schnok Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana. She was born August 13, 1929 in Washington to Blanch and Fred Gress. She was a 1946 Washington High School graduate and had worked at Spiegal, Carlton Jewelry, and Larkin''s Red & White Grocery. Rita was a member of Our...
William R Davis
Jan 7, 2015
William "Bill" Ray Davis, age 67, passed away at3:55 p.m. at his home in Washington, Indiana. He was born January 19, 1947 to Dorothy (Jones) and John H. Davis in Washington. He was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School and then Nashville Auto Diesel School. He was a self-employed truck driver for Wm. Davis Trucking, Inc. He also...
Steven E Lett
Jan 5, 2015
Steven E. Lett, age 68, passed away January 5, 2015 at Eastgate Manor in Washington at 5:36 a.m. He was born to Martha A. (Boger) and Hampton C. Lett on May 7, 1946. He was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed making woodworking items for family and friends. He is survived by his wife; Diane (Mattingly) Lett, one son;...
Michael Rufus Arnold
Jan 2, 2015
Michael Rufus Arnold, 63, died Jan 2, 2015 at his home in Washington. Michael was born November 12, 1951 in Washington IN to Rufus and Mary Regina (Shepard) Arnold. He graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1969, attended Ocala Community College, and graduated from St Leo's College both in Florida. After graduation he was a teacher and coach...
Madonna Anderson
Dec 31, 2014
Madonna R. Anderson, 73 of Washington passed away December 31, 2014 at her home. She was born on January 30, 1941. Her parents were Catherine (Wingfield) Iline and step-father Junior Preusz. Madonna was a member of the Eagles, American Legion Auxilary, and VFW Auxilary. She loved playing cards, watching NASCAR and watching sports. She is survived by son; Donald...
Dawyne L Willens
Dec 30, 2014
Dawyne L. Willens, age 63 of Washington passed away December 30, 2014 at 12:55 p.m. at Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born June 30, 1951 to Theresa (Lanham) and Harvey L. Willens. Dawyne was a US Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved motorcycles, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife; Carolyn (Ivy)...
Elvina Anwiler
Dec 29, 2014
Elvinna Anwiler, age 88 of Washington, passed away December 29, 2014 at her home. She was born to Hulda (Asp) and Evlin Ellingson on November 11, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Elvinna received her BSN and was a nurse at a VA hospital. She is survived by two sons; Paul E. Anwiler of Washington and Daniel Anwiler of Liverpool,...
Suzanne Marie Mitchell
Dec 26, 2014
Suzanne Marie Mitchell, age 81, of Washington passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was born June 2, 1933 in Evansville to Hilda (Wagner) and Gus Spindler. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1951. Sue was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Daviess County Right to Life, Prayer Group,...
Donald L Lamb
Dec 25, 2014
Donald L. Lamb, age 70, of Washington passed away December 25, 2014 at St. Mary''s Medical Center in Evansville. Donald was born June 17, 1944 to Reva (Richard) and William Lamb in Washington. He graduated Frantkton High School in 1963. He retired from Delco Remy in Anderson. He was also a US Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a former...
Carl B O'Connor
Dec 24, 2014
Dr. Carl Bernard O''Connor, DDS, age 92, of Washington passed away at his home on December 24, 2014. Carl was born July 27, 1922 in Montgomery, Indiana to Corrine (Arvin) and Matthew A. O''Connor. He graduated from Montgomery High school in 1940. He served as a US Marine Corp Bomber Pilot and obtained the rank of Captain. Carl graduated...
Joan Daily Elliott
Dec 5, 2014
Joan (Pettigrew) Daily Elliott, age 82, passed away on December 5, 2014 at 11:45 p.m. in Bloomington, Indiana. She was born in Corning, Indiana on November 18, 1932 to James and Emma (Hinton) Pettigrew. She graduated Montgomery High School 1951 and earned a degree in Business Administration from Vincennes University. Joan was owner/operator of Daily''s Furniture for over 40...
John William Vonderschmitt
Nov 29, 2014
John W. "Bill" Vonderschmitt, age 84, of Washington, passed away Saturday at 10:25 pm at Washington Nursing Center. He was born August 14, 1930 in Washington to Margaret (Corning) and Frank Vonderschmitt. He graduated from Washington High School. Bill retired as president from First Federal Savings Bank after 56 years of service. At the time of his death, he...
Doris Neukam
Nov 27, 2014
Doris Neukam, age 85, passed away Thursday, November 27 at 2:10 p.m. at Ketcham Memorial Nursing Center. Born October 4, 1928 to Douglas Newton Byrd and Alice Grace (McElory). She married Clifford Reid Neukam August 6, 1950 and he passed away November 20, 2012. She had previously worked at Williams Brothers, Crane, and was a Homemaker. Doris was a...
Floyd E. Byrd
Nov 24, 2014
Floyd E. Byrd, age 68, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at 7:58 a.m. at the Eastgate Manor Nursing Home. Floyd was born October 31, 1946, to Velmer Byrd and Clyde Evelyn (Foster) Byrd. He attended Washington Schools during most of his school years but graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1966. He worked for the city of Washington...
Eleanor K Brown
Nov 23, 2014
Eleanor K. Brown, age 88, died Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 9:22 p.m. at Washington Nursing Center. She was born August 26, 1924 to Rose (Lawyer) and Charles Fidler. She attended Plainville High School. She worked at American Laundry and Peoples Cleaners. Eleanor is survived by a brother, Charles Fidler Jr of Indianapolis and a sister, Dixie Bridges of...
Geoffery H Price
Nov 21, 2014
Geoffery H. Price, age 90, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at 12:44 p.m. at Eastgate Manor Nursing Center. He was born November 11, 1924 to Dicie (Smith) and Lester Price. Geoffrey graduated from Montgomery High School in 1943 and was a US Marine Veteran. He served in the South Pacific during World War II. He married Doris Jones...
Richard H Epley
Nov 19, 2014
Richard H. Epley Sr., 87, passed away Wednesday, November 19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, Indiana. He was born May 31, 1927 to Myrtle (Laster) and Harvey Epley in Elkton, Kentucky. Richard retired as a manager of Cardox in Evansville, Indiana and was a longtime member of the VFW. He was a member of Immanuel Southern Baptist Church...
Richard Lavassaur
Nov 18, 2014
Richard "Dick" LaVassaur, age 75, died at his residence Tuesday. Richard was born January 16, 1939 to Germaine (Boufthelier) and Lawrence LaVassaur in Niagara Falls, NY. Richard married Mary Jane (Mischler) April 14, 1989. He enjoyed motorcycles, camping, animals and children. His whole life he had been an avid Harley-Davidson lover and rider. He was a member of the...
Bonnie L. Chesser
Nov 15, 2014
Bonnie L. Chesser, age 81, went to her heavenly home Saturday, November 15 4:30 a.m. at Prairie Village Nursing Center. She was born March 19, 1933 in Vincennes to Marie (Bowman) and Virgil Lankford. She married Kenneth Jones Ramsey on September 19, 1951. He passed away April 21, 1991. She then married Loren "Woody" Chesser on April 18, 1992...
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