Obituaries
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....
Donald Wayne Schanding
Feb 13, 2026
Donald Wayne Schanding was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He passed away peacefully at home at age 87 on February 13, 2026. He was born in Harrison County on April 14, 1938, to the late William Thomas and Zelphia Mae (Morrison) Schanding.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Paula; and nine brothers,...
Carl Lawrence Brown
Feb 13, 2026
Carl Lawrence Brown, a beloved figure known for his kindness, humor, and culinary skill, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on May 17, 1944, in Louisville, Carl dedicated two decades of his life to serving in the Navy, demonstrating unwavering commitment and courage during his military...
Tony Simon
Feb 13, 2026
Tony Simon, born on August 11, 1948, in New Albany, Indiana, left this world on February 13, 2026, in Corydon, Indiana. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family, who cherished him deeply.
For over 32 years, Tony dedicated himself to his work as a heavy machinery operator for the city of New Albany, where he was known for his...
Rachel Williams
Feb 13, 2026
Rachel Williams, 96, of Louisville, KY went to sleep on February 13, 2026, and is waiting for Jesus to come with the trumpet call of God and awaken those who have died in Christ. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
Rachel was born in Munfordville, KY to Mack and Alice Boyd. She was called Angel by her parents due to her sweet and shy...
Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Gentry, Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Gentry, Jr., a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on January 25, 1969, in Louisville, Ronnie was a beloved figure known for his unwavering faith, kindness, and remarkable ability to connect with others.
Ronnie was characterized by his strong faith in God, which served as a foundation for...
Donna Marie Bisch Scott
Feb 13, 2026
Donna Marie Bisch Scott, 81, of Floyds Knobs, IN passed away in Sellersburg, IN on February 13, 2026 after a rapid progression of dementia.
Donna was born in Chicago, IL on May 31, 1944 to Earl and Virgie (Haynes) Bisch. She was a proud member of the first graduating class of Pleasure Ridge Park High School in 1962, then went on...
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