Obituaries

Steven Frank Sweeney, age 81, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 17, 2022, in Evansville, IN after a long courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born on March 5, 1941, to Charles and Dorothy Sweeney in Vincennes IN.  He graduated from Gary Edison High School in 1959…...

Brian J. Engler, 63, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2022. He was born on July 17,1959 to Leroy R. Engler and Shirley (Wilson) Engler in Evansville, Indiana. Brian owned Engler Flashing Company working as a Specialty Contractor. He attended Evansville North High School. He was…...

Crystal G. Barnett, 45, passed away on October 6, 2022. She was born on June 21, 1977 in Evansville, Indiana. Crystal was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She greatly enjoyed decorating, gardening, taking care of her animals, and riding her bike around the neighborhood.  She had a beautiful spirit about her…...

Jann (Leggett) Hickey, 72, of Evansville, passed from her earthly body into her heavenly one on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:10 p.m. Jann was a devoted wife, nurturing mother and nana, fun aunt, loving sister and faithful friend. In her 38+ years of teaching, she had many special students who became…...

Mathew J. Robling passed away on September 29, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1986 to Jeff C. Robling and Laura K. Robling-Schaad in Evansville, Indiana. Mathew was passionate about cooking for others; he worked as a chef and loved every minute of it. He appreciated all forms of…...

Janet M. (Kurz) Fullerton, 92, passed away on October 11, 2022. She was born on July 31, 1930 to Frederick and Goldie Kurz in Owensboro, Kentucky. Janet was the most amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was the first of ten siblings growing up on a farm in…...

Paul D. Dimmett, 68, passed away on October 11, 2022. He was born on February 19, 1954 to Arlie Givens and Wanda (Gist) Givens in Evansville, Indiana. Paul worked as a Sheet Metal Worker at Local #20 up until retirement in 2011. He graduated from Evansville North High School. He…...

Shirley J. Niehaus, 80, passed away on October 7, 2022. She was born on September 21, 1942 to Elmer Roettger and Margaret (Gates) Roettger in Evansville, Indiana. Shirley was full of compassion, care, and a heart of gold. You could so easily feel her love; she was a friend to…...

David Brent Franklin, 70, of Evansville, Indiana passed away surrounded by family on October 6, 2022.  He was born in Evansville, Indiana to Thomas and Kathleen Franklin. David loved being outdoors any chance he got.  Anytime that he could he would be at the lake fishing.  David’s biggest passion was…...

Tonya A. LaFary Bond, 52, went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2022. She was born on January 13, 1970 in Evansville, Indiana. Tonya retired from over 25 years at the Evansville State Hospital. She was strong in her faith and was a devoted Christian. Tonya was…...