All Obituaries

Cory Joseph Blackburn, 16 months old, passed away while being cuddled by his mommy, grandparents, and great- grandparents  while at St Vincent's Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on February 21, 2020 Cory is the son of Joshawa Blackburn and Danielle Ellerman.  This precious little angel brought joy to so many people with his contagious smile and his happy soul. I am blessed to have been chosen to be his mommy. Cory has been a fighter from birth and...

Alfred Wayne Schaller 57, of Vincennes, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 while in Good Samaritan Hospital.  Alfred was born in Vincennes to the late Alfred Leo Schaller and Evelyn (Fisher) Schaller. Alfred enjoyed putting together model trucks, spending time with his family, and scrapping metal.  He is survived by; his daughter, Helen Sue Schaller of Bloomington; two brothers, Jerry Schaller (Deb) of Wisconsin, and Larry Schaller also of Wisconsin; and two sisters,...

Gary D. Hammelman 60 of Vincennes, went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Gary was born in Vincennes on September 19, 1959 to Edgar Dean Hammelman and Martha Spanger Hammelman. Gary resided at the KCARC group home on Arc Ave in Vincennes. Gary was well loved by everyone for his positive personality, smile, and for his love of music. Survivors include; his father,...

Cynthia Thompson 67 of Wheatland, went to her heavenly home on February 10, 2020. Cynthia was born December 5, 1952 in Decatur Illinois to Richard Thompson and Barbara Grimes Thompson. Cynthia was a member of the Wheatland Christian Church and a devoted Christian. She enjoyed making baby blankets, bowling, and word search puzzles. She retired from K.C.A.R.C. Dove manufacturing plant. Cynthia leaves behind; her mother, Barbara Thompson; siblings,...

Cindy Coy, 62, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Helia Healthcare of Olney in Olney, IL. Cremation will take place.  Fredrick & Son McClure-Utt  Funeral Homes Vincennes chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.  There is a celebration of peace scheduled on Saturday, February 22nd at 2pm Eastern / 1pm Central time at Frederick & Son Funeral Home, 313 Church Street, Vincennes, IN  47591. Cindy was the...

Jack William Mack 83 of Oaktown, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Jack was born in Vincennes, IN on October 29, 1936 the son of the late Carrol Dewey Mack and Velva Slaton Mack. Jack served his country as a United States Marine and was an aircraft mechanic during his service. He was a member of the Vincennes Gun Club, Oaktown Gun Club, and French Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid outdoorsman.  Jack is survived by; his loving...

Betty Jo Miller 73 of Bicknell, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Betty Jo was born in Washington on December 19, 1946 a daughter to the late Oscar Duncan and Helen Marie Fairhurst and step-daughter to the late Dallas Fairhurst. She was a 1965 graduate of North Knox High School and also employed later as a teacher’s aide at North Knox elementary,  Betty Jo was also a florist for Vertrees Florist for many years. She was a faithful prayer warrior who...

Kathryn Rose Hankins Zeabart, age 94, of Sullivan, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Oak Village Health Care Center, Oaktown IN. Kate was born December 14, 1925 in Sullivan, IN. Kate called Vincennes, IN her home for over 40 years.    “When I die, I will already be in heaven (I hope) but no matter the Lord will be taking care of me; my death is a celebration.  It will be a reunion of those I love in heaven...

Virgil Dean Maurer 82, of Oaktown, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 while at Good Samaritan Hospital.  He was born April 23, 1937 in Marshall IL the son of the late Reno and Flossie (Wright) Maurer. Virgil was a 1955 graduate from Marshall IL. High School where he participated in football and track. He enjoyed gardening and handing out produce to family and friends. Virgil was employed by Penn-Central Railroad, Midwest Telephone Co, Contel, GTE, and Verizon; after retiring...

Janice Pennington Richter 79, of Edwardsport, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 17, 2020.  She was born in Connersville, IN. April 15, 1940 to the late Ernest Pennington and Rebecca Morris Pennington.  Janice was an administrative assistant at Fort Benjamin Harrison from which she retired. She enjoyed gardening, traveling With her husband Marv, her family, and her church family; she was very devoted to her church family and loved...