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Obituary for Anna Mae Bawel

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Obituary for Anna Mae Bawel   

by Koehler Funeral Homes-Boonville and Chandler

Boonville, IN. – Anna Mae Bawel, 87, of Boonville, Indiana went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Fred; sister, Kathleen; and her parents. Her children rise up and call her blessed (Proverbs 31:28)

Anna Mae was a graduate of Central High School. She continued her education by attending and graduating from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. Her nursing career began by working in the surgery department of Deaconess Hospital.

After her marriage to Fred W. Bawel, Jr., Anna Mae worked as a nurse for Dr. W. Dimmit M.D. and Dr. K.J. Rudolph, M.D. in Boonville. With the birth of her first child, she left nursing to devote her time and energy to her family. Anna returned to nursing in the 70’s as a nurse at Monticello Manor in Boonville. She finished her nursing career working with Dr. K.J. Rudolph and Dr. John Perkins in Evansville, Indiana. Anna Mae was a member of the Eastern Star, Home Ec club, St. John’s United Church of Christ, Women’s Guild, and Tri-Kappa. She had a great love for older adults and in her spare time volunteered at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Finally, Anna and husband Fred were one of the original members and dance instructors of the Evansville Friday Night Dance Club.

Anna Mae is survived by her three children: Dr. Karen Bawel-Brinkley of San Jose, CA. and husband Dan; Frederick W. Bawel of Boonville, IN; and Andy Bawel of Indianapolis, IN. and wife Denise; four loving grandchildren: Seth, Erica, Kata & Tara; several nieces and nephews; and one great-grandson: Eli Fritz.
Anna’s family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to friends and family, Pastor Bob, Dr. William Hardesty and Kay R.N., the staff at Woodmont Health Center for their love, spiritual support, encouragement, and professional care during Anna’s illness.

Friends may call from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. on Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Boonville, Indiana at the funeral home with Pastor Robert D. Shofner officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Indiana.

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Obituary Of Fred D. Essary

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Obituary Of Fred D. Essary

Schneider Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon, Indiana 

Fred D. Essary, 85, entered heaven on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab. He was born May 4, 1933, in Mt. Vernon, into John and Blanche (Cooper) Essary.

Fred attended Mt. Vernon Senior High School. During his life, Fred enjoyed a variety of interesting careers. Among them, he worked at a local funeral home before transitioning to a career in the oil drilling and refining industry. He began as a “roughneck” while drilling oil wells and traveled to various locations before he began working in Mt. Vernon at the Farm Bureau Refinery in 1956 as a pump repairman and where he later retired.

Fred was a member of First Christian Church of Mt. Vernon, where he served as an Elder. He received his 50-year Award of Gold in 2016 from Beulah Lodge #578 Free and Accepted Masons in Mt. Vernon. He also held life memberships for the Fraternal Order of Police-Mt. Vernon Lodge #133, American Legion-Owen Dunn Post #5, the Fraternal Order of Eagles-Aeria #1717 and the Mt. Vernon Conservation Club. He was also a member of Hadi Shrine, the Loyal Order of Moose and the Indiana Sheriff’s Association.

Fred loved and was very proud of his family and their accomplishments.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sue; sisters, Geneva Ashworth and Beulah Carr; brothers, James, Gene, Guild Elwood and Virgil; granddaughter, Amanda Howe; and great-grandson, Anthony Dilcher.

He is survived by his brother, John; daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Kerzan, Cathy (Dwight) Howe and Shawn (Lawrence Tully) Essary; six grandchildren, Jeremy (Christi) Howe, Cayce (James) Carte, Courtney (Michael) Clayton, Karen (Bryan) Hayden, Joe (Janie) Kerzan and Tony (Auleen) Kerzan; fourteen great-grandchildren, Devon Denny, Aidyn and Brynnon Clayton, Jahvon and Meah Gibbs, James and Joseph Carte, Liv Howe, Savanna Dilcher, Stevi, Harleigh and Baileah Hayden, Ella and Levi Kerzan; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. He will be missed by all.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 30, 2019, at First Christian Church, 1403 Country Club Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN, with Pastor Rick Sellers, officiating.

Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm service time on Saturday at the church.

A very special thank you to Dr. Joseph Lee and the staff for the kindness and excellent care given to him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church in Mt. Vernon or to the charity of your choice.

Clifford Carroll Briggs

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Clifford Carroll Briggs

September 24, 1922 – March 19, 2019

by Schneider Funeral Home Mt. Vernon, Ind.

Clifford Carroll Briggs, 96, of Newburgh and formerly of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away March 19, 2019, at Primrose Memory Care. He was born September 24, 1922, in Browns, IL to the late Otis and Ethel Merle (Fieber) Briggs.
Clifford was a graduate of Albion High School. He had been a medic in the U.S. Army. Clifford was an independent oil producer and was the owner of farming operations. He had been on the Board of Directors for Peoples Bank and Trust for many years. Clifford was a member of the Western Hills Country Club, Elks, and the American Legion. In 2007, he received Inaugural Recognition in the Indiana Oil and Gas Association Hall of Fame. Clifford enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorcas Vance and Geneva Shepherd; and brother, Kenneth Briggs.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Kathleen (Wood) Briggs; daughter, Nancy (Ken) Johnson; son, David (Phyliss) Briggs; grandchildren, Scott (Julie) Zenthofer, Jeffrey (Jolene) Zenthofer, Ericson (Kara) Briggs and Jenna (Kevin) Schuchard; great-grandchildren, Cole and Kaitlyn Zenthofer, Lincoln and Everly Briggs and Lane Schuchard; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 22, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, 601 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN, with Rev. David Stevens officiating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am service time on Friday at the church.

Thank you to Primrose Memory Care and SouthernCare Hospice for their comforting care.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

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Obituary for Gary Lamont “Cateye” VanDyke

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Obituary for Gary Lamont “Cateye” VanDyke

Mason Brothers Funeral Home

Gary Lamont VanDyke, 62, of Evansville, IN went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2019. He was born in Henderson, KY to the late Paul and Josephine VanDyke on February 28, 1957.

Gary graduated from Reitz High School. He was a hardworking handyman who took care of family and friends alike. His contagious smile left an everlasting impression on everyone who met him.

Gary had a passion for all sports and enjoyed going to the casino and playing cards. He was a faithful church member and a community advocate.

Gary leaves to cherish his memory, his companion: Willie Jane Cyverta VanDyke Massey; daughter: Chaurasia of Lexington, KY; stepson: Mark II; sisters: Margaret Leachman Marshall, Charlotte Carter (Barry), Mary VanDyke-Drone (Rod), Carla Rankin (John); brothers: Paul VanDyke, Jr., Vincent VanDyke; grandsons: Tremonte, Tyree, and Mark III; granddaughters: Anajah, and Ma’Ziana; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2019, at Liberty Baptist Church with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service. R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Leave condolences at www.masonbrothersfs.com

Obituary For Terry Wayne Smith Sr

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Obituary For Terry Wayne Smith Sr

Mason Funeral Homes, Evansville, Ind.

  • Terry Wayne Smith, Sr., age 62, passed away March 16, 2019, at his home in Evansville, IN. He was affectionately known by family and friends as “Sugar-Boy.”
  • Terry was born December 30, 1956, in Evansville, Indiana to Grover Goines and Barbara Bond. He attended Lincoln Elementary and Bosse High School. Terry’s firstborn was a daughter he named Meiko. From his relationship with Jennifer, his youngest daughter, Schauntai, and his son, Terry Smith Jr., were born.In his early days, Terry worked at Gillum’s Gas Station on Lincoln Avenue. He also worked in maintenance at the University of Evansville. In 1990, Terry Wayne moved to Colorado for a change in life. Terry’s strong work ethic was demonstrated in his self-employment as a carpenter and auto mechanic. He used his skills to remodel homes and work on cars for friends. In addition, Terry also helped orchestrate several daycares in Colorado. Upon returning to Evansville, he worked in maintenance at the Carver Daycare Center.
  • Terry loved to travel. In the spur of the moment, he would just “get up and go.” But the most important thing Terry cherished was “Family.” Terry was a caring and nurturing Family Man and touched many lives in his own way. He loved his brothers and sisters, grandkids, the daycare kids in Denver CO and his best friend, Pierre Lynch.
  • Terry will live on through his eldest daughter, Meiko (Vaughan) Burnette of Denver CO; youngest daughter, Schauntai (Charlie) Anderson of Indianapolis IN; son, Terry Smith Jr. of Indianapolis IN; two grandchildren from Aurora CO: Cimon Williams and Jaylen Jones; two grandchildren from Indianapolis IN: Charlie Anderson, Jr. and Ja’Schayla (Arias) Williams; one great-grandchild in Indianapolis; sisters: Valeska Griffith of Evansville IN, Arlene Smith (Malcolm) Riley of Evansville IN, Gabriella Smith of Anderson IN, and Pamela Smith (Rodney) Watson of Evansville IN; brothers: Clidy Goines and James Jordan – both of Evansville IN; many nieces and nephews; his companion, Vickie Groves; and a host of other loving family members from Colorado and Indiana.
  • A Memorial Service for Terry will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 1:00 pm at R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.masonbrothersfs.com

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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“READERS FORUM” MARCH 22,, 2019

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

WHAT”S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Who do you blame for the unacceptable deficit spending of the City of Evansville?

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Vectren Receives Approval to Build Solar Farm in Spencer County

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Vectren Receives Approval to Build Solar Farm in Spencer County

MARCH 21ST, 2019 AMANDA DECKER EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

Vectren receives approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, or IURC, to build a 50-megawatt solar farm near Troy, Indiana.

The project is part of Vectren’s long-term electric generation transition plan.

150,000 solar panels will be installed on 300 acres of land in eastern Spencer County. Vectren says the solar farm will be large enough to power as many as 12,000 homes each year.

First Solar, a solar panel manufacturer, is being brought in to oversee the project. When it’s completed, it will be one of the largest single-sided solar arrays in the Midwest.

Construction is expected to start later this year and it should be up and running by the fall of 2020.

The previous story here:
Vectren Proposes Solar Farm in Spencer County

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Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union Elects Board Members, Sets Records

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EVANSVILLE, Indiana –– Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union members re-elected four members to their volunteer board of directors, with the announcement coming at the credit union’s annual meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at Evansville’s DoubleTree by Hilton, where another record-setting year was celebrated. 

Re-elected to the board were Pam Blessing, Andy Guarino, Mike Russ, and Harold Smith.

Blessing, a retired professor at the University of Southern Indiana, is a 30-year board member. Guarino, a retired administrator with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. and member of the School Board, will start a second 3-year term. Russ, who retired as Chief Technology Officer of EVSC, is a 33-year board incumbent. Smith, who retired as Title 1 Coordinator for the EVSC, is a 27-year board incumbent.

Meantime, board president Ken Wempe, along with CEO and President Bill Schirmer, shared news about continued growth for the credit union, which was recognized as Best-in-State for Banks and Credit Unions by Forbes in 2018 and received the Courier & Press Readers’ Choice top award, Platinum, for the sixth consecutive year. ETFCU also was again recognized as No. 1 among all Indiana credit unions for “best-performing credit union” and “total return to member” by independent rating agencies.

Among the 2018 accomplishments, the credit union:

  • Added nearly 15,000 new members to increase total membership to more than 207,000.
  • Increased net worth by $15.2 million for total equity of $160 million.
  • Grew loans by $166 million to a total of $1.33 billion.
  • Grew total assets by $190 million to $1.65 billion.
  • Increased the popular Vertical Checking program by $50 million to total deposits of $133 million.
  • Increased investments via ETFCU Financial Group by $40 million to $308 million.
  • Returned $3.8 million to members in 2018 checking benefits alone.
  • ETFCU and its employees donated $45,000 to United Way of Southwestern Indiana.
  • Members and employees donated nearly $90,000 to build a Habitat for Humanity house; employees already have pledged $104,000 along with work hours for a house in 2019.
  • President and CEO Bill Schirmer was honored with the Indiana Credit Union League’s Professional Achievement Award and named to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

“What I’m most proud of is the impact that our services, our donations, and our employees have on the community,” said Wempe, a recent inductee into the EVSC Foundation Hall of Fame. “Credit unions are all about people helping people, and this organization time and again does just that.’

ETFCU was formed by teachers from Evansville public schools and what now is the University of Evansville in 1936. It operates 14 ETFCU branches in Evansville, Fort Branch, Mount Vernon, Newburgh, Princeton and Vincennes in Indiana, and in Henderson and Owensboro, Kentucky. It also operates four full-service branches of Liberty Financial, a Division of ETFCU, in Bowling Green and Louisville, Kentucky, as well as Franklin, Tennessee. Another ETFCU office will open in Washington, Indiana, in 2019, and another Liberty Financial office will open in Franklin, Tennessee. Immediate expansion plans include multiple offices in the Louisville and Greater Nashville markets.

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