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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…

Former Loogootee City Mayor, Don Bowling, Passes Away at 97

LOOGGOTEE, Ind. — Former Mayor Don Bowling of Loogootee has died at age 97, leaving a lasting legacy of public service and community leadership. Bowling, a lifelong resident, served two terms as mayor and was recognized as Indiana’s oldest-serving mayor…

Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Leo C. Kiesel in Loogootee

Fr. Leo C. Kiesel, 88, senior priest of the Diocese of Evansville, passed away at 6:33 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at The Villages of Oak Ridge.  He was born on October 15, 1937, in the family home at…

Celebrating the Life of Phyllis Ann Tedrow

Phyllis Ann Tedrow, age 78, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14th, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1947, in Jasper, Indiana, to Charles Vernon and Lela Mae (Huebner) O’ Brien. Phyllis was…

Honoring Audriana: Help Cover Funeral Costs Through Donations

A family continues to mourn the sudden loss of 19-year-old Audriana Shoultz. She tragically died in a car accident on August 24. The incident happened unexpectedly, leaving the family devastated and facing unforeseen financial challenges related to her funeral arrangements….

Obituary for Rhonda Renee Crouse: Funeral Details & Memories

Rhonda Renee Crouse, age 67 of Bloomington, Indiana passed away suddenly early Thursday morning, August 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 4, 1958 in Washington, Indiana to Delbert Eugene Roach and Verneeda Cooper Roach and was a…

Obituary for Jeremy Knight: Funeral Details & Tributes

Jeremy Knight, 45 of Loogootee, Indiana entered into eternal rest on July 22nd, 2025 at Heart to Heart Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born in Bedford, Indiana on September 30th, 1979 to Robert “Pi” Knight and Mary (Phillips)…

Martha Lynn Keller’s Legacy: Community Impact and Family Love

Martha Lynn (Wagner) Keller, age 52, of Dale, Indiana, passed away at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa Florida, on July 3, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long battle with breast cancer. Born on November 8, 1972, in Bedford,…

Celebrating the Life of Shirley K. Yarbrough: A Joyful Spirit

Shirley K. Yarbrough, a spirited soul known for her infectious joy and love for dancing, passed away at the venerable age of 76 on July 7, 2025, in Loogootee, Indiana. A native of Washington, Indiana, born on October 24, 1948,…

More Information on the Severe Weather Tonight

According to the latest information from one of my sources from the Monroe County Emergency Alert System, the National Weather Service on a conference call about the storms coming in tonight, here is what we learned: – Strong damaging winds…