Recent obituaries and death notices for Evansville, Indiana, for the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, include several members of the community and surrounding area.
Recent Notices (April 27 – May 1, 2026)
Ralph L. Elpers: Passed away on April 29, 2026. (Pierre Funeral Home)
Betty Jean Futrell: Passed away on April 28, 2026. (Pierre Funeral Home)
Deborah L. Doninger: Passed away on April 27, 2026. (Pierre Funeral Home)
Marla Menke: Passed away on April 27, 2026. (Sunset Funeral Home)
Deboarh Alderson: Passed away on April 25, 2026. (Sunset Funeral Home)
Shirley Hagedorn: Passed away on April 25, 2026. (Pierre Funeral Home)
Linda Pickens (Fithen): Passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Kerr-Watson Funeral Home)
Other Recent Passings (Late April 2026)
Dorothy Rachel Montgomery (91): Originally of Evansville, she passed away on April 22 in Florida. She dedicated 30 years to the medical field. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for May 9, 2026.
Sherlyn “Sherry” J. Pratt (63): Passed away on April 21, 2026. She was a devoted wife of 40 years and mother of three.
Sol Peralta (56): Passed away on April 22, 2026. (Dignity Memorial)
Debra Lynn Jackson (68): Passed away on April 22, 2026. (Dignity Memorial)
Paul Louis Niehaus: Passed away on April 23, 2026. (Pierre Funeral Home)
John Schnieder, John Rutter, and Gerald Gowers: All passed away on April 22, 2026. (Sunset Funeral Home)
Where to Find Full Details
To view full life stories, leave condolences, or find specific service times, these are the most reliable local resources:
Evansville Courier & Press (Remembering): The primary digital and print archive for all major obituaries in the tri-state area.
Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Park: Frequently updated with notices for their Evansville and North Park locations.
Pierre Funeral Home: A primary source for West Side community notices.
Browning Funeral Home: Provides detailed registries for local residents and former service members.
Osborne Funeral Home: Known for serving the local community with detailed tributes.
Note: If you are looking for a specific individual not listed here, many families choose to wait 3–5 days after a passing before publishing a formal obituary to ensure all service details are finalized.
