Obituaries
Benton Ralph Burns
Feb 17, 2026
Benton Ralph Burns, fondly known as "Ben or Benny," was born on January 14, 1948, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He peacefully made his journey home on February 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. While raised in Central City, Kentucky, Ben spent most of his adult life in Louisville.
Ben was a hard worker throughout his life. In his earlier years, he...
Myrna Sue Fitzgerald
Feb 17, 2026
Myrna Sue Fitzgerald, 80, passed away on February 17, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1945, in Paoli, Indiana, to Fred and Joy Stone. She came from a large family, being roughly in the middle of five brothers and one sister, and was very close to her parents and siblings, who called her Susie. Love of family was an...
Nancy Gluck Windler
Feb 17, 2026
Nancy Gluck Windler, age 69, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Nancy was born on May 3, 1956, in Benham, Kentucky, to Joe R. Gluck, Jr. and Laura Johnson Creech Gluck.
Nancy was married to Roy Joseph Windler of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and they would have celebrated 25 years of marriage on July 20, 2026. She was a...
Jeri Lyn Butler
Feb 16, 2026
Jeri Lyn Butler, a vibrant spirit who brightened the lives of everyone she encountered, was born on July 31, 1952, in Lasalle Peru, Illinois. Surrounded by the warmth of her family and the vigorous embrace of faith, Jeri embarked on a journey that would see her serve as a beloved teacher at West Point Elementary School and Christian Academy High...
Jerry "Tank" Walker Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Jerry "Tank" Walker Jr., 56, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Sts Mary & Elizabeth. A 1988 graduate of Western High School. Tank was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Tank was a huge U of K and Dallas Cowboys fan; he loved watching his teams play. When he was not watching sports, he was watching Star...
Brenda Brady
Feb 16, 2026
Brenda "Pretty Lady" Brady, age 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on February 16, 2026. Her absence leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Brenda was a beacon of love and kindness, cherished as a devoted wife, mother, sister, nana, grandma, and friend. She filled her days with joy through singing,...
Richard Harold Rodewig III
Feb 16, 2026
Richard Harold Rodewig III, 43, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born on June 3, 1982, in New Albany, Indiana, Richard was the former owner of Rodewig's Concrete and had a deep-seated passion for his work in the concrete industry.
Richard was known for his outgoing personality and was often the life of the party. He was...
David "Buddy" Ulery
Feb 16, 2026
David "Buddy" Ulery, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.
He was born on July 9, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances Louise Ulery; brother, Eddie Ulery and sister, Sandra Hart.
David is survived by his daughters, Ashley Vincent, Carlie Ulery; brothers, Frank Ulery (Mickey), Doug Ulery (Debbie) and Dennis Ulery...
Timothy James Staser
Feb 16, 2026
Timothy James Staser, 66, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born on September 29, 1959, he was the son of Donna (Baker) Staser and the late Roger Staser.
A committed employee, Tim spent a significant portion of his career at Colgate-Palmolive before retiring from Samtec, Inc. in New Albany. Beyond his professional life, Tim had a passion...
Gary Lee Lathem Sr.
Feb 15, 2026
Gary Lee Lathem Sr. was born on October 28, 1967, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He passed away on February 15, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Gary lived a life marked by dedication and hard work, notably as a repo man who contracted with various automotive companies for many years. His relentless commitment to his career was matched only by his profound dedication...
Margarette D. Muchow
Feb 15, 2026
Margarette DaVania Muchow was born in Fulton, Kentucky on July 25, 1946 to John S. and Amelia DaVania. She grew up in Brandenburg, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Larry D. Muchow, her parents and her sister, Suzanne DaVania Hooper.
She is survived by her brother, John E. DaVania (Beverly); brother-in-law, Roger Hooper; nephews, John D. DaVania...
Juanita Annette Sneed
Feb 15, 2026
Juanita Annette Sneed, affectionately known as Annette, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on November 3, 1957, she brought joy and warmth to all those who knew her.
Annette dedicated much of her professional life to her work, where she served with commitment. She spent 20 years at Colgate-Palmolive before continuing her career at Hoosier...
Sheila Diane (Appleby) Maranto
Feb 15, 2026
Sheila Diane (Appleby) Maranto, 78, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. A cherished mother, Nanny, and friend, Sheila’s life was a testament to nurturing others and trusting God through every season.
She was the proud and devoted mother of eight children and the adoring Nanny of nineteen...
Delbert Edward Rakes
Feb 15, 2026
Delbert Edward Rakes, a cherished husband, devoted father, and compassionate grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at his home in Floyds Knobs, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on August 12, 1948, in Albany, Delbert’s life was a testament to dedication, resilience, and deep-rooted love.
For numerous years, Delbert worked diligently as an assembly line worker at General Electric,...
Shannon Schoenbaechler
Feb 14, 2026
Shannon Reid Schoenbaechler, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
He was born on October 30, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and LaLonnie (Schilling) Schoenbaechler.
Shannon is survived by his loving daughter, Morgan Perry; parents, John and LaLonnie Schoenbaechler; two granddaughters, Quinleigh and Penelope; brother, Eric Schoenbaechler and two nieces, Madison and Lileigh.
A gathering will be held...
Dr. Marc Alan Lauber
Feb 14, 2026
Dr. Marc Alan Lauber, a beloved chiropractor and cherished member of the Lyndon community, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on October 31, 1954, in Hamilton, Ohio, Marc made a significant impact on the lives of those around him through his career and personal passions.
Marc attended the University of Louisville before receiving his chiropractic degree...
Shirlene Pope
Feb 14, 2026
Shirlene Hayden Pope, age 81 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Shirlene was born on July 2, 1944 to the late Jeffers and Naomi Schaefer Hayden. She was one of six children. Shirlene attended Lincoln Institute in Shelbyville, Kentucky. She was employed at Brown and Williamson. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to James Harrison Pope,...
June P. Smith
Feb 13, 2026
June P. Smith, age 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, departed this life on February 13, 2026. A devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend, June's kind and giving spirit left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a fierce protector of her loved ones, particularly her brother, and dedicated many years to serving at the Veterans Administration,...
Ronnie "Ron" Lee Kase
Feb 13, 2026
Ronnie (Ron) Lee Kase born May 10, 1940 died after a long illness on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was the youngest of six children to Edward Garrison and Edith Anne (Klemm) Kase from Mishawaka, IN where he was born and raised. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Ed, Frank, Betty (Schott), Jack, and Dale Kase. Ron was...
Robert L. Sanders
Feb 13, 2026
Robert "Rob" L. Sanders, aged 57, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, left this world on February 13, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories he created throughout his life.
Rob was a shining light in the lives of those around him—a devoted father, son, brother, grandpa, and friend. He had an infectious zest for life that made every moment spent with him special....
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