Stodghill Funeral Home

12/20/2025

Phyllis Gene Schmits

Phyllis Gene Schmits, 85, formerly of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on December 18, 2025, at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN. She was born November 6, 1940, in Owensville, IN, to the late Louis and Marie (Woods) Sampson. Phyllis was a longstanding member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary Post #2714. She dedicated her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton for 31 years and volunteered with the bereavement dinner...

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12/19/2025

It is time to show off those wonderfully awful holiday sweaters.

Share a picture of yourself in the comments and the photo with the most likes will win a $50 gift card to Carriage Inn in Haubstadt.

The winner will be asked to call Stodghill Funeral Home to arrange prize pick up.
We cannot wait to see your sweaters.

12/19/2025

It’s the season of giving, and we’d love your help spreading holiday cheer! Join us in celebrating Kaye Smith by sharing a warm holiday wish below. Let’s show our appreciation for the kindness and care she brings to our community!

12/17/2025

Watch the video for Kathryn Elizabeth Fuhs

12/16/2025

Kathryn Elizabeth Fuhs

Kathryn Elizabeth (Rexing) Fuhs, age 97, of Snake Run, IN, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on March 26, 1928, in Evansville, IN, to Joseph and Florence (Laugel) Rexing. Kathryn was a dedicated member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and actively participated in St. Ann’s Altar Society in Snake Run. She was honored with the Brute Award in recognition of her contributions. Throughout her life, she embraced...

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12/16/2025

Watch the video for Doris June Welte

12/16/2025

Is your tree more “Hallmark movie magic” or “kids-made-it-with-love” vibes?
We’d love to know what makes your holiday tree uniquely yours! Drop a pic or tell us your favorite ornament story below.

12/14/2025

Doris June Welte

Doris June (Kuhlenschmidt) Welte, aged 98, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Born on June 15, 1927, in Elberfeld, IN, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Emelia (Gerichs) Kuhlenschmidt. Doris attended Millersburg High School and later graduated from Lockyears Business College. She worked in various offices at the Warrick County Court House until marrying Clarence “Tiny” Welte on April 9, 1947—a marriage that lasted 64 years until...

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12/14/2025

Have you ever hesitated to mention someone’s name after they passed, afraid it might reopen old wounds?

Here’s the truth: hearing their loved one remembered often brings comfort, not pain. It tells them their person still matters.

Share this reminder, because someone out there needs permission to speak their loved one’s name today.

12/11/2025

Debbie Sue Marsh

Debbie Sue Marsh, 68, of Fort Branch passed away peacefully at her home on December 11, 2025. Debbie was born on January 30, 1957, to the late Harold and Wilma (Webb) Finney in Fort Branch. Debbie was a kind and caring soul. She absolutely loved her dog Maggie but most of all she loved her family. Debbie married the love of her life, Gordon Marsh on April 16, 1977. She loved traveling and hiking at several National Parks. Debbie is...

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12/11/2025

Watch the video for John William Brown

12/10/2025

Rod Kates

Rod Kates passed away at home on December 10, 2025, with his family by his side. Born in Pacific Junction, Iowa, Rod grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he graduated from Schulte Catholic High School. Afterward, he studied at a Franciscan Novitiate in Angola, Indiana, then attended Ivy Tech College, earning his practical nursing certificate. He later completed his registered nursing degree at Lincoln Trail Community College. Most of his career was spent in nursing management, but he especially...

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