Brody is a 1 ½-yr-old male Cattle Dog. He is super playful & adorable! He plays well with other dogs and when he hears a squeaker – game over. Brody’s adoption fee is $110 and he will go home neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details.
Obituary for William “Bill” Boarman
Obituary for William “Bill” Boarman
William “Bill†Boarman, 87, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the Newburgh Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 6, 1931, in Whitesville, Kentucky, to Jesse and Martina (Hardesty) Boarman.
Bill is a 1951 graduate of Reitz Memorial High School where he was an outstanding football player. He worked at Fiberfil and retired from DSM plastics in 1998. He was a member of OBC and he enjoyed fishing and boating. Bill was happy on the river and at his cabin in Lynnville. Most of all, he enjoyed his time with his family.
Bill is survived by his wife, Audrey (Hayden) Boarman of 67 years; sons, Steven Lee (Jeni) Boarman, Rick Alan (Cathy) Boarman, Chris Bradley (Tammy) Boarman; daughters, Terry Lynn (BJ Flittner) Boarman and Amy Beth (Barry) Weissmann; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob (Virginia) Boarman, Kenneth (Judy) Boarman, Gerald Boarman, Jim (Martha) Boarman, Mark (Debby) Boarman, Kevin (Paula) Boarman; sisters, Joyce Hassler, Faye (Jim) Goebel and Donna Mays.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Tom, Jesse, Carl, Larry and Randy and his sister, Phyllis Boarman.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville. The funeral service will begin at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with Father Ted Tempel officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Evansville, Inc., or the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Newburgh Health Care and Heart to Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
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Obituary for Janie Eloise Overdorf
Janie Eloise Overdorf, 93, of Newburgh, passed away on July 22, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway. Born July 28, 1925, to Latta and Mary Viola (Richardson) Ireland in Iredello County, North Carolina, she was one of ten children. She was married to James Overdorf for 64 years.
Eloise was a long-time member of the Hamilton and Vanderburgh County Women’s Extension clubs. She was also a member of Centenary United Methodist and Fishers United Methodist churches. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed quilting, knitting and making clothes for her children and grandchildren. Eloise worked at Bayers Button Shop and was co-owner of the Old Sewing Shop. She also enjoyed baking especially at Christmas-time, making pies, cookies and bread. She enjoyed her independence, and in her later years was a thrill seeker. She rode around the storied 2.5 mile oval and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the age of 78. At 87, she completed tandem skydiving and at the age of 90, she rode a horse for the first time in her life.
She was preceded in death by eight of her siblings; her husband James Overdorf; daughter-in-law, Merridene Overdorf; and granddaughter, Ann Knight. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Hawkins; her sister-in-law, Marcella Moore; her children Rand Overdorf, Rick (Loan) Overdorf, Kathryn (Michael) Knight, Mary Ann (William) Madauss; and her grandchildren, Susan (Matt) Sienna, Jason (Shaliaja) Overdorf, Alison (Aim) Madauss, Whitney (Michael) Kealy, Ricki (Derek) Gibson, and Thy Overdorf. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis, Indiana with Reverend Danny Walker officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 or Centenary United Methodist Church, 14340 Old State Rd., Evansville, IN 47725.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
She was preceded in death by eight of her siblings; her husband James Overdorf; daughter-in-law, Merridene Overdorf; and granddaughter, Ann Knight. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Hawkins; her sister-in-law, Marcella Moore; her children Rand Overdorf, Rick (Loan) Overdorf, Kathryn (Michael) Knight, Mary Ann (William) Madauss; and her grandchildren, Susan (Matt) Sienna, Jason (Shaliaja) Overdorf, Alison (Aim) Madauss, Whitney (Michael) Kealy, Ricki (Derek) Gibson, and Thy Overdorf. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis, Indiana with Reverend Danny Walker officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 or Centenary United Methodist Church, 14340 Old State Rd., Evansville, IN 47725.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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Obituary For Kathryn Kramper Massey
Obituary For Kathryn Kramper Massey
Kathryn Kramper Massey died peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, 24 July, 2019 at the age of 82. Kathryn Kramper was born on January 21, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa.
She is the daughter of the late James Neff Kramper and Mary Catherine (Hurley) Kramper.
Kathryn was raised on the Dakota City, Nebraska family farm where they had livestock and crops. She was the outdoor type and would rather be with her father working in the fields than doing housework.
Kathryn grew up with three siblings, older sisters, Julia (Dyra) and recently deceased Patricia (Messner) and younger brother James. Another sister, June Marie Kramper, lived for only 1 day in May 1942. Kathryn graduated from Cathedral Grade School in Sioux City, IA and Bishop Heelan High School, also in Sioux City, IA. She was active in chorus, musicals, plays, and school events. She was a talented singer.
She graduated from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, IN in 1958 where she studied microbiology. Kathryn married James Lee Massey in 1958 and they raised four sons in South Bend, IN; Thomas Aquinas Massey (Joanne) of Evansville, IN, Robert Bellarmine Massey (Adele) of Camarillo, CA, Peter Canisius Massey of Bloomington, IN, and John Damascene Massey (Kerry) of Long Beach, CA.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Rachel, Scott, Elizabeth, Brianna, Robert, and Brittney Massey. Kathryn returned to school after raising her children and graduated from Indiana University (South Bend) with an MS in Education. Kathryn was a teacher for many of the schools including Charter Hospital. She also taught GED courses for the school corporation. Kathryn enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and attending Notre Dame Women’s basketball games while living in South Bend. Kathryn moved from South Bend to Evansville in 2015 to be closer to her family.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave, Evansville, IN. A celebration of Kathryn’s life will begin at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with her brother, Deacon James Kramper, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the Massey family requests donations be made to the amazing local charity organization, “Arc of Evansville†(www.arcofevansville.org) 615 W. Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47710.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kathryn Kramper Massey please visit our Sympathy Store.
Obituary for Kathryn Kramper Massey
Kathryn Kramper Massey died peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, 24 July, 2019 at the age of 82. Kathryn Kramper was born on January 21, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa. She is the daughter of the late James Neff Kramper and Mary Catherine (Hurley) Kramper.
Kathryn was raised on the Dakota City, Nebraska family farm where they had livestock and crops. She was the outdoor type and would rather be with her father working in the fields than doing housework. Kathryn grew up with three siblings, older sisters, Julia (Dyra) and recently deceased Patricia (Messner) and younger brother James. Another sister, June Marie Kramper, lived for only 1 day in May 1942. Kathryn graduated from Cathedral Grade School in Sioux City, IA and Bishop Heelan High School, also in Sioux City, IA. She was active in chorus, musicals, plays, and school events. She was a talented singer. She graduated from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, IN in 1958 where she studied microbiology. Kathryn married James Lee Massey in 1958 and they raised four sons in South Bend, IN; Thomas Aquinas Massey (Joanne) of Evansville, IN, Robert Bellarmine Massey (Adele) of Camarillo, CA, Peter Canisius Massey of Bloomington, IN, and John Damascene Massey (Kerry) of Long Beach, CA. Also surviving are grandchildren, Rachel, Scott, Elizabeth, Brianna, Robert, and Brittney Massey. Kathryn returned to school after raising her children and graduated from Indiana University (South Bend) with an MS in Education. Kathryn was a teacher for many of the schools including Charter Hospital. She also taught GED courses for the school corporation. Kathryn enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and attending Notre Dame Women’s basketball games while living in South Bend. Kathryn moved from South Bend to Evansville in 2015 to be closer to her family.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave, Evansville, IN. A celebration of Kathryn’s life will begin at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with her brother, Deacon James Kramper, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the Massey family requests donations be made to the amazing local charity organization, “Arc of Evansville” (www.arcofevansville.org) 615 W. Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47710. Thank you!Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
Kathryn was raised on the Dakota City, Nebraska family farm where they had livestock and crops. She was the outdoor type and would rather be with her father working in the fields than doing housework. Kathryn grew up with three siblings, older sisters, Julia (Dyra) and recently deceased Patricia (Messner) and younger brother James. Another sister, June Marie Kramper, lived for only 1 day in May 1942. Kathryn graduated from Cathedral Grade School in Sioux City, IA and Bishop Heelan High School, also in Sioux City, IA. She was active in chorus, musicals, plays, and school events. She was a talented singer. She graduated from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, IN in 1958 where she studied microbiology. Kathryn married James Lee Massey in 1958 and they raised four sons in South Bend, IN; Thomas Aquinas Massey (Joanne) of Evansville, IN, Robert Bellarmine Massey (Adele) of Camarillo, CA, Peter Canisius Massey of Bloomington, IN, and John Damascene Massey (Kerry) of Long Beach, CA. Also surviving are grandchildren, Rachel, Scott, Elizabeth, Brianna, Robert, and Brittney Massey. Kathryn returned to school after raising her children and graduated from Indiana University (South Bend) with an MS in Education. Kathryn was a teacher for many of the schools including Charter Hospital. She also taught GED courses for the school corporation. Kathryn enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and attending Notre Dame Women’s basketball games while living in South Bend. Kathryn moved from South Bend to Evansville in 2015 to be closer to her family.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave, Evansville, IN. A celebration of Kathryn’s life will begin at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with her brother, Deacon James Kramper, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the Massey family requests donations be made to the amazing local charity organization, “Arc of Evansville” (www.arcofevansville.org) 615 W. Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47710. Thank you!Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kathryn Kramper Massey please visit our Sympathy Store.
Obituary For Kathryn Kramper Massey
Obituary For Kathryn Kramper Massey
Kathryn Kramper Massey died peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, 24 July 2019 at the age of 82. Kathryn Kramper was born on January 21, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa. She is the daughter of the late James Neff Kramper and Catherin (Hurley) Kramper.
Kathryn was raised on the Dakota City, Nebraska family farm where they had livestock and crops. She was the outdoor type and would rather be with her father working in the fields than doing housework. Kathryn grew up with three siblings, older sisters Julia (Dyra) and Patricia (Messner) and younger brother James. Kathryn attended Cathedral Grade School in Sioux City, IA. She was active in chorus, musicals, plays, and school events. She was a talented singer. She graduated from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, IN in 1958 where she studied microbiology. Kathryn married James Lee Massey in 1958 and they raised four sons in South Bend, IN; Thomas Aquinas Massey (Joanne) of Evansville, IN, Robert Bellarmine Massey (Adele) of Camarillo, CA, Peter Canisius Massey of Bloomington, IN, and John Damascene Massey (Kerry) of Long Beach, CA.
Kathryn was raised on the Dakota City, Nebraska family farm where they had livestock and crops. She was the outdoor type and would rather be with her father working in the fields than doing housework. Kathryn grew up with three siblings, older sisters Julia (Dyra) and Patricia (Messner) and younger brother James. Kathryn attended Cathedral Grade School in Sioux City, IA. She was active in chorus, musicals, plays, and school events. She was a talented singer. She graduated from St. Mary’s College in South Bend, IN in 1958 where she studied microbiology. Kathryn married James Lee Massey in 1958 and they raised four sons in South Bend, IN; Thomas Aquinas Massey (Joanne) of Evansville, IN, Robert Bellarmine Massey (Adele) of Camarillo, CA, Peter Canisius Massey of Bloomington, IN, and John Damascene Massey (Kerry) of Long Beach, CA.
Also, surviving are grandchildren, Rachel, Scott, Elizabeth, Brianna, Robert, and Brittney Massey. Kathryn returned to school after raising her children and graduated from Indiana University (South Bend) with an MS in Education. Kathryn was a teacher for many of the schools including Charter Hospital. She also taught GED courses for the school corporation. Kathryn enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and attending Notre Dame Women’s basketball games while living in South Bend. Kathryn moved from South Bend to Evansville in 2015 to be closer to her family.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave, Evansville, IN. A celebration of Kathryn’s life will begin at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with her brother, Deacon James Kramper, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the Massey family requests donations are made to the amazing local charity organization, “Arc of Evansville” (www.arcofevansville.org) 615 W. Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47710. Thank you!
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kathryn Kramper Massey please visit our Sympathy Store.
Otters battle until end but fall short against Slammers
Ryan Long’s two-run home run in the ninth inning cut the deficit to one, but the Evansville Otters’ comeback effort fell short as the Joliet Slammers were able to hold on to a 4-3 win on Thursday.
Similar to Wednesday’s game, the Otters and Slammers were in a pitcher’s duel between Otters starter Austin Nicely and Slammers starter Matt Quintana.
The game was scoreless through the first four innings before Jimmy Roche hit a solo home run, his first of the season, off Nicely in the bottom of the fifth and broke the scoreless tie to give the Slammers a 1-0 lead.The Slammers would add some cushion to their lead in the bottom of the seventh.
Roche led off the bottom of the seventh with a single. After Nicely struck out Clayton Harp for the first out of the inning, he was pulled after walking London Lindley.
Otters reliever Kevin Simmons came on in relief and got Chaz Meadows to hit a grounder to J.J. Gould, but Gould’s throw was offline to Carlos Castro at first base. Roche scored from second base, giving the Slammers a 2-0 lead.
Jared Morello followed with a two-RBI single to extend the Slammers’ lead to four after seven.
In the top of the eighth with two outs, it seemed that Quintana was going to cruise for eight shutout innings, but the Otters showed their fight.
Jack Meggs and Rob Calabrese hit back-to-back singles with two outs.
Gould roped an RBI single to right field, scoring Meggs and giving the Otters their first run of the game.
With the score 4-1 Slammers heading to the ninth, Quintana stepped on the rubber to go the distance.
Hunter Cullen started the inning with a walk, and Long launched the first pitch from Quintana over the fence for his 11th of the season, cutting the Slammers lead to one.
With Long’s homer making the score 4-3, the Slammers pulled Quintana.
Ryan Koziol came in for another save but gave up a single to Mike Rizzitello to put the tying run at first base and allow the winning run to come to the plate.
Koziol would lock it down from there, getting a groundout and two strikeouts in earning his 14th save of the year.
Quintana was credited with the win, going eight innings and allowing three runs on six hits while striking out 11 in the game.
Nicely was given the loss, dropping his record to 3-7. The Otters starter had a quality outing going 6.1 innings, allowing three runs – two earned – on six hits and throwing four strikeouts.
The Otters will return home Friday for a three-game series against the Windy City Thunderbolts. First pitch from Bosse Field will be at 6:35 p.m.
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