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Celebrating the Life of Dennis Gehl: Memories from Loogootee

Dennis Joseph Gehl, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away Tuesday January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 5, 1942, in Loogootee, Indiana to Dr. Fred and Dorothy (Warnoch) Gehl. He spent his childhood roaming the streets…

Karen S. Norris Passes Away At Age 87 – Funeral Set Jan. 5

With profound sorrow yet deep gratitude for her beautiful life, Karen age 87, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. We had prayed for the Good Lord to take her gently and reunite her with her beloved husband, parents, and…

Donald Edward “Don” Mattingly, 85, Passes Away Tuesday

Donald Edward “Don” Mattingly, 85, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood, Jasper, Indiana. He was born on September 22, 1940, in Loogootee,…

Memorial Services for Gilbert ‘Gil’ Toy, 45, in Loogootee, Indiana

Gilbert Daniel “Gil” Toy, 45, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Thursday June 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1980, in Washington, Indiana to William D.  “Bill” and Gina (Jones) Toy. Gil graduated from Loogootee…

Joyce Ann Spears, 76, Passes Away June 8- 1951-2025

Joyce Ann Spears, aged 76, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at Poplar Care Strategies on June 8, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on July 3, 1948 in Temple, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Quentin Albert McWilliams and…