All Obituaries

M. John Lane, 81, of Vincennes, passed away on August 16, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on May 28, 1938, the son of Farrell and Clara Halter Lane.      He was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a recipient of the Simon Brute Award, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and the owner of M. John Lane Builders, Inc.      John married Patricia Frey Lane on November 7, 1959, and she survives...

Joan Lynn Arnold, 76, of Vincennes, passed away on August 16, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  She was born on, July 30,1943, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of George and Kathryn (Whipple) Patterson. She married Edward Arnold and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters; Karla(Chuck) Alvord of Lawrenceville, Illinois, Patricia Burton and Fiancé Eric Risley of Vincennes Indiana, and Amanda(Willie) White of Elberton Georgia. 11 Grandchildren and...

Paul Edward Barekman, 59 of Vincennes, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 15, 2019.  Paul was born August 3, 1960 to Alva Barekman and Marilyn Sue Mathews. He worked in shipping and receiving for Essex Wire for 31 years. Paul loved his grandchildren, riding his motorcycle, and the Chicago Cubs.  Paul is survived by; his loving wife of forty years, Connie Carey Barekman; a son, Paul Barekman(Jamie) of Vincennes; a daughter,...

Mrs. Shirley A. Cardinal 84, of Vincennes, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Shirley was born June 19, 1935 in Sullivan Co. to the late Charles and Ruby (Pigg) Meier. She was a 1952 graduate of Lincoln High School and owned and operated Cardinal Liquor Store for twenty-one years.  Shirley was a devoted member of St. John’s Catholic Church and was very active in preparing bereavement meals. She was a kind soul who found joy in helping others. Shirley was a...

Leo M Buhr, 58, of Oaktown, passed away on, August 14, 2019 at Oak Village Nursing Home in Oaktown.  He was born on, December 31, 1960, in Jasper, Indiana, the son of Leonard and Betty(King) Buhr. Leo worked at Farbest in Huntingburg and was a production manager at Brickoven in Huntingburg as well. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.  Leo is survived by his daughters; Sam Adam, Heather Gilliham, Kayla Montgomery and Molly Buhr. Eight sisters, two brothers and...

Elizabeth Ann Fischer 74, of Terre Haute and formally of Vincennes Passed away on August 10, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on February 6, 1945 to Willam and Virginia (White) Butler. She had worked at Gimbals and was a homemaker. Elizabeth is survived by her children; Thomas(Charro) Keenan of McKenzie Tennessee, Catherine (Dan) Weinzapfel of Newburgh, Indiana and Max(Heather) Fischer of Terre Haute, Indiana; her brother Bill Butler of Evansville, Indiana. Her...

Kenneth Bowlin 67, Passed away on August 7,2019 at Linda White Hospice house in Evansville. He was born on April 24, 1952 the son of A. Glenmore and G Marie (Ely) Bowlin.  Kenny worked as a dispatcher and in the safety department for Bestway. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and the Vincennes Moose, and he was an avid outdoorsman.  He is survived by His Children; Norman (Connie) Bowlin of Valparaiso, Indiana, Sarah Bowlin and companion Steve Markus of...

Robert Wayne Thompson 70, of Bicknell, passed away on, August 6, 2019 at Golden Living Center, Petersburg.  He was born on December 8, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Carl R. and Christina S. (Bell) Thompson.  He married Peggy Anderson on June 19, 2005 and she preceded him in death in 2015. Robert honorably served his country during the Vietnam conflict and was a disabled Vet. He was a member of the V.F.W. , lifetime member of the Bicknell United Methodist Church, the...

Thomas Oren McCrary Sr. of Bruceville, passed away July 31, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes. He was born on, February 16,1926, in Knox county, the son of Glenn and Geneva Lloyd (Sheren) McCrary. Thomas married Bessie Anderson on Dec. 20, 1944, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 1995. Thomas owned and operated the Wheelers Radiator Repair Shop.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Vincennes, He was a member of the Rod and Gun Club in Bruceville, and a member of the...

Beulah M. Brothers passed away on July 31,2019 at Prairie Village Nursing Home in Washington. She was born on October 5,1921 in Knox County, the daughter of Lloyd and Josie (Carrico) Hill.  On September 20,1941 she married Howard C Brothers and he preceded her in death in 1982 after 42 years of marriage. Beulah had lived on a farm until she was married, during the great depression she remembered that they always had food, they raised their own food and butchered their own meat....