USI’s Leonhardt earns Academic All-America honors
University of Southern Indiana Softball junior pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky) has been named first-team Google Cloud/CoSIDA Academic America in a vote by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Leonhardt becomes the sixth Academic All-American in USI Softball history and the first since Haley Hodges ’17 collected second-team honors in 2016. Current USI Assistant Coach MacKenzi Dorsam ’15 M’18 was named first-team Academic All-America in 2015.
A second-team All-American on the field in 2019 by both the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association and Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association, Leonhardt is coming off a 2019 campaign that saw her go 21-9 overall with four saves, a 1.29 ERA, 243 strikeouts and a .187 opponent batting average.
Leonhardt tossed two complete-game shutouts in the NCAA II Midwest Region #1 Tournament, bringing her single-season total to a school-record tying 13 as well as her career mark to a school-record tying 33. She also holds the school record for career strikeouts (705) and wins (76).
Earning her sixth-career All-America honor, Leonhardt finished the year ranked second in the nation in complete-game shutouts, seventh in strikeouts, ninth in ERA, 20th in hits allowed per seven innings (4.71) and 25th in wins.
At the plate, Leonhardt hit .351 with 11 doubles, a triple, one home run and 30 RBIs. She ranked 33rd, nationally, and fourth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference with four sacrifice flies, while her 13 sacrifice bunts tied for first in the conference and placed her 41st in the nation.
Leonhardt also was the GLVC Pitcher of the Year, unanimous first-team All-GLVC and first-team All-Midwest Region by both the NFCA and D2CCA.
In the classroom, Leonhardt has accumulated a 3.764 grade point average as a biology major at USI. She will be named Academic All-GLVC for the third consecutive year later this month and is a finalist for USI’s Female Student Athlete of the Year award.
USI, which was No. 25 in the final NFCA Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, finished the year with a 35-21 overall record and a 19-7 mark in GLVC play. The Screaming Eagles advanced to the NCAA II Midwest Region Tournament for the fifth straight year and the sixth time in seven seasons before falling to eventual Midwest Region champion Grand Valley State University in the championship round of the NCAA II Midwest Region #1 Tournament.
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Obituary for Mark Anthony Bowman
OBITUARY OF DOROTHY (ROTH) LIVELY
OBITUARY OF DOROTHY (ROTH) LIVELY
BOONE FUNERAL HOME-EVANSVILLE
Dorothy Lively, age 88, of Evansville, IN, finished her earthly journey on June 3, 2019, and is with Jesus.
Dorothy was born October 2, 1930, in Evansville, IN, to Frank A. and Frances (Stuteville) Roth. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church since 1990 where she attended You Need Us Sunday School Class. Dorothy also attended First Baptist Church of Elberfeld. She was a former Pink Lady at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Linda Munday and Debbie and Dan Wolf; grandchildren, Jamie Huffine, Lori Ann Watson, Jennifer Thompson, Chuck Munday, David and Sue Munday, and Jake Inkenbrandt; and great-grandchildren, Melinda, Alyssa, Emily, Abbey, Libbey, Peyton, Xavier, Ryder, and Easton.
She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband of 53 years, Paul Lively; second husband, Sid Cash; daughter, Paula Cates; granddaughter, Laura Ann Munday; sisters, Mary Wesbecher and Mae Ubelhor Hart; brother, Frank W. Roth; Aunt Ann; and sons-in-law, Charlie Munday and Billy Cates.
A special thank you to our church families and her  Hamilton Pointe caregivers.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Brother Don Moore officiating. Her earthly body will be laid to rest in Park Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2019, at BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL.
Memorial Contributions may be made to First Southern Baptist Church at 25 S. Cullen Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715 or First Baptist Church at 8344 St. John Road, Elberfeld, IN 47613.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
Donations may be made to:
First Southern Baptist Church
25 S. Cullen Ave, Evansville IN 47715
Tel:Â 1-812-477-6643
Web:Â http://fsbcevansville.com/
First Baptist Church Elberfeld, IN
8344 St John Rd, Elberfeld IN 47613
Tel:Â 1-812-589-3321
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OBITUARY OF RAYMOND L.KUMMER
OBITUARY OF RAYMOND L.KUMMER
BOONE FUNERAL HOME
Raymond L. Kummer, age 91, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center.
Raymond was born January 18, 1928, in Dimock, SD, to Joseph and Adele (Wieger) Kummer. He was a Veteran in the United States Navy where he served during the Korean War. Raymond retired from Raben Tire Company as the Warehouse Foreman. He was a member of VFW Post 2953.
Raymond is survived by his sons, Michael Kummer (Shannan) and Joseph Kummer; daughter, Kelly Kummer (Richard); sisters, Adele Bender (Virgil) and Betty O’Brien; and grandchildren, Hannah Kummer, Madison Kummer, Jackson Kummer, Tyler Thacker, and Jordyn Thacker.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Victor and William; sisters, Donna and Helen; and grandson, Gabriel Kummer.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff and residents of Cypress Grove for their care and concern.
A Celebration of Life will be held for the family at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Father Joseph Ziliak officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to VFW Post 2953 at 1800 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN, 47714.
Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
OBITUARY OF Of MARTHA (ESKRIDGE)JULIAN
MARTHA Â (ESKRIDGE) JULIANÂ
BOON FUNERAL HOME-EVANSVILLE
Martha Julian, age 91, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Martha was born September 24, 1927, in Evansville, IN, to Wendel and Nellie (McDonald) Eskridge. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1946. Martha received her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Evansville College and a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work. She was a member of Christ Church United Church of Christ.
Martha was very involved in her local community where she served many years on the Board of Directors for Planned Parenthood. She also served on the Board of Directors for Albion Fellows Bacon Center and was a founding member of Rape Crisis Line – Albion Fellowship. Martha was an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling all over the world.
Martha is survived by her son, Bruce Julian (Debbie); daughters, Sandy Julian and Lisa Doyle (Lester); grandchildren, Seth Bock (Debra), Connor Doyle (Sara) and Caleb Doyle; great-granddaughter, Kiera Bock; brother, Nelson Eskridge (Suzanne); and sister, Corliss Fenimore (Larry).
She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband of 60 years, Donald Julian, who passed away in 2017.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Reverend Michael Erwin. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, and from 12:00 p.m. until time of service, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood at 125 N. Weinbach Avenue, Suite 120, Evansville, IN 47711 or Alzheimer’s Association at 701 N. Weinbach Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
OBITUARY OF OLLIE R. JESSIE
OBITUARY OF OLLIE R. JESSIE
BOONE FUNERAL HOME-EVANSVILLEÂ
Ollie R. Jessie, age 88, left this world for his Heavenly home on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Ollie was born on June 12, 1930, in Adair County, KY, to William M. and Eva R. (England) Jessie. He married Alma on September 14, 1952. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Ollie retired in 1992 from DSM Engineering Plastics after 30 years. He owned his lawnmower repair business for over 30 years.
Ollie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a brilliant repairman who could fix just about anything. Ollie was an honest, hardworking man of great integrity. He was known as “The Lawnmower Man.†Ollie loved the Lord. He and Alma are long-time members of Vann Avenue Baptist Church.
Ollie is loved and adored beyond measure. He was a hero to Shannon and her boys. His humor, selflessness and caring nature will live on in our beautiful memories.
Ollie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Alma; his daughter, Shannon Curtis (Patrick); his grandsons, Zachary, Joshua, Luke, and Andrew Curtis; many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Ollie is preceded in death by his parents, William and Eva Jessie; a sister, Marion Wisdom; and a brother, Ovie Jessie.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Dr. Reverend Larry Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Private at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Vann Avenue Baptist Church at 2608 Vann Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
Obituary Of Sharon M. (Hodgkins) Willis
Sharon M. (Hodgkins) Willis
Sharon M. (Hodgkins) Willis, age 81, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at The Village at Hamilton Pointe.
Sharon was born November 28, 1937, in Evansville, IN, to Joseph J. Hodgkins and Florence (Kolb) Bickmeier. She graduated from Reitz High School in 1955. Sharon was the owner and operator of Pool Depot in Olney, IL.
She is survived by her son, Keith Willis of Mahomet, IL; daughter, Kenda Adkins (Gary) of Lewisport, KY; sisters-in-law, Ida Mae Willis, Karen Willis, and Beverly Scott; brother-in-law, David Willis (Ruth).
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Gary A. Willis, who passed away in 2007; father, Joseph Hodgkins; and mother and step father, Florence and Earl Bickmeier.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Reverend Kris Holtzmeyer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, June 1, 2019 at BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Heart to Heart Hospice at 2532 Waterbridge Way. Evansville, IN 47710 or American Cancer Society at 5250 Vogel Road, Evansville, IN 47715.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net