Category Archives: (Wisdom 92.1 (WZDM)) Obituaries
Ed Ballinger, 65, Vincennes
Edward Charles Ballinger, 65, Vincennes, IN passed away on February 25, 2026 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Peru, IN on December 28, 1960 to Edward and Diana (Smith) Bal...
Shawn Schlag Mar 02, 2026
Brenda Stanczak, 85, Freelandville
Brenda J. "Roach" Stanczak, age 83, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Freelandville, IN. Born on May 6, 1942, in Vincennes, IN, Brenda's life was one marked by love, devotion, and the warmth of fam...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026
Shari Hagemeier, 92, Edwardsport
Sharron "Walton" Hagemeier, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family in Edwardsport, IN. Bor...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 01, 2026
Barbara Jean Gauger, 67, Oaktown
Barbara Jean Gauger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Oaktown, Indiana, at the age of 67. Born on November 1, 1958, in Alva, Oklahoma,...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 26, 2026
Lavena Jean Wampler, 97, Washington
Lavena Jean "Evans" Wampler, a cherished beacon of compassion and warmth in her community, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 97 in Washington, IN. Born on January 20, 1929, in Shoals, IN...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 26, 2026
Bill Carie, 86, Vincennes
William "Bill" Joseph Carie, 86, went home to his Lord and Savior on February 20, 2026 - exactly one month after the passing of his beloved wife, Judith "Lynn" Carie - gently reminding his family that...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 24, 2026
Richard Biggs, 96, Vincennes
Donald J Biggs, 96, of Vincennes passed away on February 19,2026 peacefully at his home. He was the son of John Emmett and Helen C. Keller Biggs. Donald graduated from Decker High School and was award...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 22, 2026
Rev. Dr. Richard Beesley, 95, Vincennes
Rev. Dr. Richard V. Beesley, age 95 of Vincennes, passed away at 12:55 pm on Thursday, February 19th at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1931, in Vincennes to Oscar V. and Ruth I. (...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 22, 2026
Walter Roy Jr., 57, Washington
Walter Roy Jr., affectionately known as Jr. to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Washington, IN. Born on April 4, 1968, in Madison, IN, Jr. lived a life marked by...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 19, 2026
Della Strate, 87, Vincennes
Della Mae Strate, age 87, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her hometown. Born on March 5, 1938, to the late Floyd and Irene "Huffer" McCormick, Della cultivat...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 19, 2026

