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Thomas Wirts II
1959 - 2025
Tom Wirts, a dedicated coal miner and a beloved figure in both his professional and personal circles, passed away on June 4, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 65. He was born on October 22, 1959, in Washington, where he spent his early years cultivating his passions and laying the groundwork for an...
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Charles Mize
1936 - 2025
Charles L. Mize, 89, formally of Elnora and Lafayette, IN and Goodson, MO passed away after a brief illness on May 30th, 2025. Charles had been living with his daughter Connie and her husband Oscar Hamilton in the Kansas City, KS area. He was born on March 29th, 1936 to John E. and Norma L. Mize in Elnora, IN....
John Lannan
1937 - 2025
John C. Lannan, 87, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Thursday May 15, 2025 in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by his family. He was born on August 13, 1937 in Loogootee, Indiana to Joseph and Mary Leola (Melton) Lanan. He was the last of 14 children. John married Mary Joanne (Braun) on August 13, 1960. He...
Kenneth Woods
1947 - 2025
Kenneth Owen Woods of Loogootee, IN died on May 27, 2025 at home. He was born on July 23, 1947 in Washington, IN to Claude Ellis and Thelma Maude Woods. Married his San Angelo bride of nearly 55 years, Elizabeth Jean Briggs, on October 24, 1970. Kenny graduated from Loogootee High School in 1965. He then graduated...
Lily Wittmer
1932 - 2025
Lily Mae Wittmer, 92, of Montgomery, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1932, in Mylo, North Dakota, to David J. and Edith (Slaubaugh) Graber. Lily Mae moved with her family from North Dakota to Indiana when she was 15 years old. She...
Gary Goodwin
1941 - 2025
Gary G. Goodwin, 83, of Plainville, Indiana, passed from this life, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on July 16, 1941 in Plainville, Indiana to Melvin and Mary Shirley (Bush) Goodwin. Gary was a veteran of the National Guard. He felt blessed to have...
David Crane
1942 - 2025
David Forrest Crane January 24, 1942 - May 13, 2025 David Forrest Crane, 83, of Nashville, Tennessee, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on May 13, 2025. Born on January 24, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, David grew up in Loogootee, Indiana, and lived a life defined by boundless love for people, an...
Charles Baumert
2025 - 1942
Charles Thomas Baumert, 82, Washington, passed away during the night hours May 11, 2025. He was born May 26, 1942, in Washington to Robert F. and Camilla (Sturgeon) Baumert. On November 3, 1962, he married Beth Sedenquist. They enjoyed the next 58 years together until her passing January 7,2021. Tom served his...
William Chestnut
1945 - 2025
William Edwin 'Ed' Chestnut 79, passed away during the early morning hours Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home. He was born in Washington November 8, 1945, to Wilbur and Dorothy (McCord) Chestnut. On October 27, 1989, he married Nancy Boger, and she survives. A 1963 graduate of Washington High School, Ed retired from...
Larry Devine
1958 - 2025
Surrounded by his family, Larry Neil Devine, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2025. Larry was born in Washington on April 19, 1958, the son of Elmer and JoElla (Leonard) Devine. He married Greta (Way) Devine and for the next forty-three years, they made a happy home for themselves and their...
Miriam Carroll
Miriam Ann Carroll, 92, of Plainville passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born in Pike County on October 25, 1932 to Wilber and Rose (Powell) Norton. Miriam was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. On April 4, 1951 she married the love of her life John Carroll. She was a member of...
Edna "Alma" Wagoner
1948 - 2025
Edna Alma Wagoner, 76, of Jasper, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Northwood Serenity Springs in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on May 23, 1948, in Burns City, Indiana to Charles and Mary (Lankford) Hanger. She was a 1967 graduate of Loogootee High School. Alma worked at RCA in Bloomington,...
Romona Clinton
Romona Jean "White" Clinton passed away in Jasper, IN, on April 22, 2025, at the age of 92. Romona was born on September 7, 1932, in Washington, IN, to the late Raymond and Sylvia "Hauser" White. Romona married W. Henry Clinton on August 14, 1955. Surviving are her children: Bill Clinton, Jim Clinton (Bonnie), Mark...
Connie Lutz
Connie Louise (Bateman) Lutz left us peacefully on February 23, 2025. Her family and friends had held vigil by her side during her final days. She was in the loving care of the Hospice Team at the Cleveland Clinic. Connie was born October 20, 1959, in Washington, Indiana, the daughter of Clifford and Betty...
James "Jim" Traylor
James "Jim" Richard Traylor, 80, of Montgomery, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at The Villages of Oak Ridge. He was born in Washington, Indiana on January 8, 1945, a son of the late Bennie and Pauline (Tewell) Traylor. Jim graduated from Montgomery High School with the class of 1963. ...
Frank Fulcher
Frank Edmond Fulcher, 87, of Washington, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2:08pm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 6, 1937, to the late George Ernest & Lorena Madge (Foster) Fulcher in Washington, Indiana; and he spent his childhood growing up in Petersburg,...
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James Blake
1949 - 2025
James Raymond Blake, 75,Washington, went to be with Jesus at 7:15 a.m., March 29, 2025 at IU North Hospital in Carmel. He was born to Raymond and Martha (Spears) Blake on April 17, 1949, in Washington. Jim married the love of his life, Marsha D. Thompson, November 27, 1971. He loved Jesus and was a faithful member...
Nancy Porter
Nancy E. Porter, 76, of Pekin, Illinois passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was born January 27,1949 in Linton, Indiana to Gledis Jr. and Betty Kendall Neidigh. Her parents and aunt, Carolyn (Cleo) Jones preceded her in death. She is survived by her...
Gerald Jett
1938 - 2025
Gerald Dean Jett, 86, Edwardsport, IN passed away on March 15, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Gerald was born on July 2, 1938 in Bicknell, Indiana, to Kenneth P. Jett and Nina E. Jett. Gerald proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy, retired as a Chief Petty Officer, honorably...
Ivan Melsheimer
Ivan H. 'Mel' Melsheimer, passed away at home in Canyon Lake, Texas at 6:42 p.m., March 13, 2025. He was born April 21,1937 in Elnora, Indiana to Arnold and Bethel (Kail) Melsheimer. Mel joined the United States Navy directly out of Elnora High School. He became a flight engineer and retired at the rank of Master...
Fran Madlem
Mary Frances "Fran" Madlem, 83, Washington, passed away March 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1942 to Albert and Claire Morgan in Decker Chapel, Indiana. Fran worked for Pike County EMS and was part owner and operator of Francesca's Boutique for many years. She formerly attended Gospel Center...
Tom Boruff
1946 - 2025
Tom Edward Boruff, 78, of Odon, Indiana, passed from this life, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Prairie Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Washington. He was born on November 3, 1946, in Linton, Indiana, to Norman Edward 'Jack' and Leona Maxine (Roach) Boruff. Tom married Sharon (Arford) Boruff on July 7,...
Carl Grannan
1943 - 2025
Carl J. Grannan, 81, passed away at home at 9:49 p.m., March 10, 2025. Carl was born March 14, 1943 in Washington, the son of Carl H. and Ruth L. (Rosenberry) Grannan. He married Gloria Palmer February 23, 1962 and she survives. Carl retired from the Naval Surface Warfare Center in the Defense Department after many...
Delia Ritter
1939 - 2025
Delia Ann (Litherland) Ritter, 85, passed away during the afternoon hours of March 4, 2025. She was born in Daviess County, October 4, 1939, the daughter of Darrell and Lora (Slatton) Litherland. Delia was a 1957 graduate of Plainville High School. On December 14, 1958, she married Ralph Ritter. Together, they...
