All Obituaries

Helen Vera Ashby passed away on November 29, 2020 at The Lodge of the Wabash in Vincennes, Indiana at the age 0f 96.  Helen was born in Edwardsport, Indiana on December 3, 1923 to John and Helen (Kloke) Spangle.  

Dexter John Kroeger, 75 of Vincennes, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 27, 2020. Dexter was born on December 28, 1944 in Vincennes, IN to the late Max Kroeger and Irene (Fleck) Kroeger. Dexter was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic School and a devoted member of St. Francis Xavier Parish. He served his country as a member of the United States Army National Guard for 6 years and worked for himself doing contract labor.  Dexter is survived by; his loving wife of...

Janice Elaine Dognaux, 76, passed away on the morning of November 27, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital with her husband and three children at her bedside. Janice was born on May 20, 1944 in Washington, Indiana to John E. and Marjorie (Leonard) Ricks, where her father was a Methodist minister. Jan attended schools in Washington, Otwell, Bruceville, and graduated high school from Oaktown, Indiana. During her employment career she worked at Security Bank in Oaktown, Indiana, Green...

Wallace “Wally” Marshall Smith, 73 of Bicknell went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Wally was born in Sullivan, IN to the late Kenneth Smith and Doris Lucas Smith. He was a devoted member of Bicknell First Baptist Church, loved drag racing, his dog Ava, his cats, and feeding squirrels and birds at his house and at Gregg Park. Wally was a Captain for the Knox...

Donald “Donnie” Lewis Hardig, Jr. 62 of Wheatland passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Donnie was born on March 19, 1958 in Olney, IL to the late Donald Hardig, Sr. and Mary Lou Rasico Hardig. Donnie was a master leather artist for Grundman’s Shoe Store and also specialized in custom shoe making. He was part of the Metis tribe and enjoyed anything outdoors. He served our country in the United States Navy and loved his family. Donnie leaves behind; his loving wife of...

Joyce Evelyn Kixmiller, 76 of Freelandville, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Joyce was born in Sullivan County on April 30, 1944 to the late Fred Hay and Dorothy Wallace Hay. Joyce was a gifted organist and pianist; she enjoyed children and ran a daycare for much of her life. She loved spending time with her family and her husband, Tom who she spent 57 years of marriage with. Joyce was a member of Bethel Church. She leaves behind; her loving...

Edith Sue Rinsch, 79, of  Freelandville, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020  at the FreelandvilleCommunity Home. Edith was born February 20, 1941 in Freelandville, daughter of the late Edwin and Louise (Held) Rinsch. Edith was a bookkeeper at the Tresslar Company, Pepsi-Cola, and retired from the Medical Center of Vincennes. Edith was devoted to playing the piano for Bethel Sunday School for over 60 years; Edith and her twin sister, Edna,...

Danny Ray Clayton, 72, of Ellettsville, passed away November 12, 2020 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.  Danny was born  April 8, 1948, in Bloomington Indiana, the Son of Floyd Ray and Lottie Vivian (Krebbs) Clayton. He worked as a Quality Control Engineer for Johnson Controls and was an assistant plant manager for Pruett Manufacturing. Danny enjoyed woodworking, Fishing, Hunting, Camping, and Traveling, he was a member Elks Lodge and the Goldwing Association, He was the...

Frances Irene Rompa, 76, of Bicknell, passed away November 10, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Frances was born , August 31, 1944 in Fayettville, West Virginia, the Daughter of Myles and Cecile "Kelly"  Wood. Frances married Harry D. Rompa on, November 16th, 1962, in Chicago Illinois.  She worked as a bank teller for Northern Living Trust, and was a member of the Vincennes V.F.W. Ladies Aux.  Frances is survived by 4 sisters Barbara Goosinow...

James C. Cardinal, 89, of Vincennes passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at Bridgepointe Health Campus in Vincennes. He was born on Oct. 29, 1931, in Vincennes to Clarence M. and Eloise V. Horsting Cardinal. He married his first wife and the mother of his children, Shirley A. Hunckler, on Aug. 4, 1954. She died on Sept. 7, 2009. He married his second wife, Rosemary Rupple, on Oct. 4, 1976, and she preceded him in death on May 3, 1985. At the...