Obituaries

Clarice “Ruth” Maglinger, 94, passed away on October 15, 2021. She was born in Celina, Tennessee on November 22, 1926 to Clint Lionberger and Alice Lingafelter. Ruth was the epitome of gracious hosting. You could show up without notice and she’d open her kitchen to you, and you would leave…...

Carl E. Batteiger, 55, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed away on October 12, 2021. He was born on June 5, 1966, in Evansville, IN, the son of Ed Batteiger and the late Carol (Rainey) Byers. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1984 and worked in sales for over 30…...

Steven “Mike” Anderson, 72, passed away on October 11, 2021. He was born on October 25, 1948, to Ralph and Virginia (Williams) Anderson in Evansville, Indiana. Mike was known for his love of the guitar. He played any chance he had; it was one of his favorite pastimes. Mike also…...

Carolyn Sue Mahler, 78, passed away on October 10, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on November 29, 1942, to Bettye McCarty in Evansville, Indiana. Carolyn was a member of the Bible Center Cathedral in Evansville, Indiana, for over 30 years. She loved God and…...

Edward Alan Collins, 68, passed away on October 11, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born on December 3, 1952, to Truman and Virginia (Eaker) Collins in St. Louis, MO. Edward graduated from Butler High School in Louisville, KY, before attending Oakland City College in Oakland…...

Steven “Steve” Richard Kirk, 69, passed away with his loving family by his side on October 7, 2021. He was born on May 25, 1952, to Richard and Joyce (Nelson) Kirk in Rockford, IL. Steve was a devoted husband to his wife Susan (Susie Reynolds) Kirk for 46 years. Together,…...

Jack F. Finck, 78, passed away on October 2, 2021. He was born on July 10, 1943, in Trotwood, OH. Jack worked as an electrician for over 30 years while proudly serving his country in the National Reserves for 7 of those years. Jack learned a lot of things in…...

Steven Kent Kuhr, 68, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1953, to Edward and Christine (Blair) Kuhr in Evansville, Indiana. Steven grew up Catholic and attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Evansville, Indiana, with his family every Sunday. Anyone who knew Steven knew…...

William “Billy” Benefiel, 88, passed away on September 28, 2021. He was born on April 9, 1933, to Nancy (Myers) and Charles Benefiel. Billy was in the army for 17 years before he retired as a security guard for the casino. He was an avid fisher who loved sitting back…...