All Obituaries

Michael Denny Russell, 86, of Princeton, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at RiverOaks Health Campus.  He was born September 12, 1940 in New Albany to the late Margaret and Joseph Russell. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Russell and sister, Rosemary Blunk (Ronnie). He is survived by his two sons, Andy Russell and Mike “Butch” Russell; wife of 59 years, Nancy Russell; brother, Danny Russell (Darlene) and extended family of ...

Robin Lynn Fortner, 85, of Princeton, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Villas of Hollybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Carmel. He was born March 16, 1941 in Princeton to the late William Paul Fortner and Carroll Wilma (Dudley) Fortner. Robin had an active childhood playing in organized and unorganized sports that carried over into high school. He was a graduate of the Class of 1959 at Princeton High School where he made many lifelong friends. Robin joined the US Army in October ...

Everett E. “Buddy” Rogers, 69, of Princeton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2026. Born February 12, 1957, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, Buddy lived a life that was remarkably full—not simply because of all he accomplished, but because of the extraordinary number of people whose lives were better for having known him. Buddy was, quite simply, larger than life. He had an infectious smile, a wonderful sense of humor and a genuine love for life that drew ...

Theodin Jacob Wolfe, lovingly known as Baby Theo, was born on July 11th, 2026 and passed away on September 13th, 2026 at just two months old. Two months was nowhere near enough time with our beautiful boy, but in those two months, Theodin gave us a lifetime of love, memories, and moments that we will carry with us forever. Baby Theo was such a happy baby. He loved his contact naps, being close to his mommy and daddy, eating, and all the movement he could manage. He had been lifting his ...

Ivan Heber Simmons, Jr., 76, of Princeton, passed away peacefully Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home with his wife, his “Love”, Midori by his side.   Ivan was born January 7, 1950, to the late Ivan Heber Simmons, Sr. and Lunolia Augusta (Young) Simmons. He graduated from Princeton Community High School and began a long career in the plumbing and pipefitting trades. A master plumber and member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 136 since 1973, Ivan managed the ...

Gary W. Dorris, Sr., 78, of Princeton, passed away at home on Sunday, September 13, 2026. He was born April 28, 1948 in Princeton to the late James William and Mary Katherine (Gales) Dorris. He was formerly an oilfield worker, mechanic and served in the U.S. Army, including Vietnam, and the National Guard, and worked at the Military Dept. of Indiana, as OMS 6 supervisor, for a total of 34 years of service. Living in Princeton most of his life; he was a life member of DAV and the VFW. Gary ...

Larry Gene Johnson, 83, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026 at Amber Manor in Petersburg. He was born November 13, 1942 in Huntingburg to the late Alva Johnson and Lucille (Shelton) Johnson and was a Spurgeon High School graduate in 1960. Larry was a farmer his whole life and when he wasn’t farming, he was watching basketball. He was a huge Purdue fan, but enjoyed watching all men’s college basketball teams play. Larry coached little league at Winslow for a number of years as ...

Harold “Benji” Barrett passed from this life on September 11, 2026, at the age of 68 at his home in Haubstadt. Though his absence leaves an ache that words cannot fully express, his family finds comfort in knowing his earthly struggles are over, his body is restored, and he is at peace.  Benji lived a life rooted in hard work, simplicity, and an appreciation for the things that mattered most. He never needed much and lived to save or give to those he loved the most. He ...

Ronald D. Sullivan, 79, of Princeton, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026 at his home.  Ronald was born July 25, 1947 in Princeton to Lester and Frances (Linxwiler) Sullivan.  He had many occupations through the years, his last was being a truck driver for Best Way Trucking. Ronald had lived in Princeton for several years previously living in Owensville. He attended Greater Holy Temple Family Worship Center in Princeton.  He was very much an outdoors person, he enjoyed ...

Frank Michael Folkmann of Princeton, Indiana, went to be with our Lord on September 4, 2026.  Frank was born Ferenc Michael Folkmann on June 1, 1940, in Csávoly, Hungary, to the late Peter Sr. and Maria Folkmann, and was the grandson of Jozsef and Julianna Folkmann.  In 1947, at the age of seven, Frank, along with his parents, grandparents, and brother, was forced to flee their family home during the aftermath of World War II, as the Soviet occupation and Soviet-controlled ...