All Obituaries

Susan K. Wildt, 73, of Francisco, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at home. She was born October 20, 1946 in Eldorado, IL. She was a resident of Princeton for 36 years. She had worked as a secretary for NuGas and formerly for Seimens and Potter & Brumfield. She enjoyed watching hummingbirds with her many feeders, also cooking and shopping. Susan is survived by her husband, Virgil Wildt of Francisco; children, Jim A. Milligan (Connie), Kelly D. Creager (Larie) and Traci S. Lantz (Kevin);...

Earl Ray “Butch” Norrington, 68, of Oakland City, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. He was born October 5, 1951 in Oakland City to the late Earl Ray and Anita Louise Norrington.  Butch was an Honorary member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America for the past 20 years. He enjoyed being a horse trader and enjoyed the derby. He loved fishing and hunting, especially for wild mushrooms. Butch will be missed by all who knew him.   Butch is survived by his sons,...

Michael W. Ellerbruck, 52 of Somerville passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Heart Hospital in Newburgh.  He was born March 13, 1968 in Oakland City to Walter A. and Jane (Dent) Ellerbruck Jr. Mike was a waste water operator for Far Best Foods in Huntingburg for 26 years. He had lived in Somerville most of his life.  He was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Oakland City.  He loved old Hot Rod cars and enjoyed attending the Frog Follies every year. He...

Carolyn Todd Tolbert, age 85, was born October 4, 1934 in Arlington, KY to the late, James and Emma Katherine (Davis) Todd. She went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020 at 10:17 a.m. Carolyn worked at Walmart for the past 12 years and formerly worked in the deli at Buy-Low and people called her “Grandma”. She loved her Bunco and Destin, Florida and all of her kids. She loved people! Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William “Buddy” Tolbert;...

Hazel L. Dill, 94, of Princeton, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. She was born June 22, 1925 in Princeton and was a lifetime resident of Princeton. She was a homemaker and a member of Princeton Christian Church. She is survived by her 7 children, Linda D. Riley, Tommy Dill (Tamara), Wayne Dill, Lavonda Dougan and Claudia Dill, all of Princeton, Marty Dill (Kathy) of Evansville, and Rodney Dill of Francisco; 2 sisters, Mary Crawley of Mt....

Mildred Louise “Milly” Degenhart, 97 of Princeton passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Waters of Princeton. She was born October 15, 1922 in Bicknell, IN to Ralph and Theresa (Westfall) Wampler. She had lived in Princeton since 1936 moving from Marshall, IL. Milly retired as a public accountant for Walter Arnett CPA, having previously worked for Rawlinson Accounting and Wampler Accounting which was started by her father. She was a member of the Hillside United Methodist...

Dorothy “Jean” Scraper, 92, passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Solarbron Memory Care Unit in Evansville, IN. She was born on July 11, 1927 in Bruceville, IN and married Lester L. Scraper on October 23, 1949. Jean was a homemaker when her children were young. She worked for the North Gibson School Corporation as a cafeteria worker and later at Hansen Manufacturing Company. In 1973, she and Lester opened Scraper Jewelry in Princeton, IN which they...

Quinith S. Pollock, 78, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 where she resided with her sister, Barbara Reed. Quinith was born on October, 28, 1941 to Herman “Doc” and Helen Smith. Quinith was a member of Enon Church. She loved and cherished her church family. Quinith relied on her faith in the Lord to get her through difficult times. Quinith enjoyed shopping and lunch outings with friends and daughter. In earlier years she loved cooking, baking and working with...

Betty L. Westerfield, 92, of Princeton, passed away at Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitative Center in Oakland City. She was born October 11, 1927 in Princeton to the late Claude Martin and Clemma (Kitchen) Hollifield. She worked for Hansen Corporation and was the owner/operator of the Merle Norman in Princeton for about 25 years. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, boating, and skiing. She was loved and will be missed. Betty is survived by her grandson, Michael J. Small;...

Kathleen Noreen Burdette, 64, of Oakland City, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was born February 11, 1956 in Oakland City to the late Doyle E. Wade and Mary June (Dunn) Wade. She will be missed by all who knew her.   Kathy is survived by her sisters, Darlene (Gerry) Whitney of Winslow and Sharon (Jack) Austin of Winslow; brother, Robert (Carol) Brown of Crown Point; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and her companion, Charlie Sandefur. She...