The Posey County News

Susan J. White, 61, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on October 31, 2026, at Community Hospital in Indianapolis. Susan was born on October 26, 1965, the daughter of Charles Denton and Linda (Roberts) Young. She attended Mt. Vernon High School and later worked various jobs throughout her career, including clerical positions at Schultheis Insurance and Danks & Danks, as well as working at Mead Johnson. Susan was truly a social butterfly who loved being around people. She never passed

Rita E. Reich McKinney, 92, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., passed away October 30, 2026 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born August 3, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, Ind., to the late Wilburn and Eunice (Allen) Jackson. Rita graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. She was a lifetime member of Olive Chapel United Methodist Church prior to its closing. Rita enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and above all, her greatest joy was caring for her boys. She was preceded in death by her p

Chasity Caroline (Brandenstein) Harnishfeger, 43, of Poseyville, Ind., born December 9, 1982, to Russell Keith and Tamara Lou (Bridges) Brandenstein in Evansville, Ind., passed away, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at her home in Poseyville, Ind. She graduated from North Posey High School in 2001 and worked at Help at Home agency as a caregiver for 20 years. She enjoyed playing the game Bump, going to music concerts with her daughter, car derbies with her son and supporting her chil

Patricia Stewart, 69, of Mt. Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital. She was born February 25, 1957, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Marce Oliver Stewart, Sr. and Betty Ann (Kirk) Stewart. Known to many as “Granny Pat,” Patricia was a one-of-a-kind person who left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She was known for her big personality, love of music, and ability to make the most of every moment. She enjoyed listening to her

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Joan Hornback Penrose passed away at age 78. She was a talented artist whose work reached galleries from St. Louis to New Orleans. She delighted everyone who knew her with her sketches; some serious and some whimsical, decorating everything from a gypsy vardo to suitcases that could never be mistaken for anyone else’s. She was an avid musician, playing Chopin on piano, standards on guitar, and bluegrass on dulcimer, autoharp, and occasionally ma

Rita Ann Gries, 90, of Poseyville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus surrounded by her family. Rita was born on September 25, 1936, in Poseyville, Indiana to the late Joseph Jacob and Florentina (Spahn) Schmitt. Rita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, a wonderful cook and avid gardener. She was a longtime, faithful member of St. Wendel Catholic Church; a longtime member of the Quilter’s Club a

Donald R. Kolley, 78, of Lynnville passed away on October 20, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1948, to the late Charles and Ada Mae (Kiefer) Kolley. Don was an avid outdoorsman and trapper. He was a founding member of Chapter 7C Fur Takers of America. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends. Don loved to garden, growing his tomatoes and selling them at his produce stand, where he met new friends and told his many stories. He was preceded in death by his p

Dorris Eugene Brandenstein, 87, of Cynthiana, Ind., born June 27, 1939, to Henry and Elizabeth “Minnie” (Schweikhart) Brandenstein in Rapture, Ind., passed away, Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Ascension Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Cynthiana Masonic Lodge 710 and enjoyed fishing. Surviving are his son: John D. Brandenstein (Trina); daughter: Patrizia Bruner (Bob); grandchildren: Brandy Will (Aaron), Jacob Brandenstein (Kat

Geraldine C. Schweikhart, 84, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House surrounded by her family. Geraldine was born on January 19, 1942, in Evansville to the late Roy Eichenberger and Margaret (Heilman) Parks. She loved the ocean and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Rob Johnson; stepdaughter, Gina (Mike) Bobrow; stepsons, Glen (Diana) Schweikhart

David C. Walz passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Indianapolis, Ind., to Edward G. Walz and Helen (Sara) (Whitinghill) Walz, David spent his childhood in New Harmony, Ind., where he developed a lifelong appreciation for nature, music, and community. David earned a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Indiana University before serving his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he bui

Caroline “Dale” Kennedy (née Field), 88, of New Harmony, Ind., died peacefully in her sleep on October 23, 2026, at the Charles Ford Memorial Home, where she had resided since 2016. Born in Manhattan, New York, on April 21, 1938, Dale’s unconventional upbringing included four mothers: a birth mother, an adoptive mother, and two stepmothers. She developed into a fiercely independent woman with an irrepressible sense of humor and style. A Northwestern University graduate and lo