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Collene's obituary

Collene Ann Qualkenbush, 77, of West Baden Springs, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on June 2nd, 2025 at her residence.

She was born in Orange County, Indiana on July 11th, 1947 to Herman L. and Atelene Laverne (Wilson) Grigsby.

Collene married Robert Dean Qualkenbush on October 16th, 1965 and he preceded her in death on August 17th, 2021.

She was also preceded in death by her Parents and Sister – Brenda Bayer.

Collene was a 1965 graduate of Springs Valley High School, a member of Eastern Star and attended The Church at Powell Valley.

She was a homemaker.

Collene is survived by:

Daughter- Stephanie (Donnie) Miller of West Baden Springs 

Son- Stephen (Christina) Qualkenbush of Nicholson Valley 

Grandson - Michael “Robbie” Watson (Christina) of Dubois, Indiana

Grandson- Matthew Qualkenbush of Nicholson Valley

Granddaughter- Amanda (Nathan) Hanloh of Mariah Hill 

Great-Grandchildren – Ava, Alexis, Jase, and Lillie Watson

Nephew- Jason (Julie) Bayer of Huntingburg 

Great Nephew- Rusty Bayer of Huntingburg

FUNERAL CEREMONY

A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted by Pastor Randy Stevens on Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home with burial to follow at Crystal Cemetery.

VISITATION

Visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, June 5th, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to The Church at Powell Valley, c/o Teresa Jones, 4445 Cane Creek Lane, French Lick, IN 47432.

Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick, Indiana 47432. Condolences may be made on our website – www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome….

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