Imogene Amelia (Racine) Lahee Imogene Amelia (Racine) Lahee, was born on July 13, 1934, to the late Henry C. and Johanna (Fischer) Racine of Evanston. Her Good Shepherd called her to be His little lamb in the waters of Holy Baptism as an infant at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Evanston, Indiana. She heard her Shepherd’s voice at home and in church growing to hear and walk in His grace as she grew. She confessed the baptismal Faith given her and promised to remain faithful to being fed by her Good Shepherd within His Church until death as she was confirmed on March 21st, 1948 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Imogene was a 1952 graduate of Chrisney High School and became a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in 1958. She retired from General Electric after 45 years of dedicated service.

Imogene found joy in the simple beauty of life, especially gardening and taking in the beautiful landscape God created. She often shared stories of walking to school in the snow, giving her family a glimpse into the experiences and memories that shaped her life. She treasured time with her family above all else and found great happiness in the moments they shared together. The memories she made with those she loved will remain a cherished part of her family’s lives.

On September 27, 2026, Imogene fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, The Good Shepherd, at the age of 92 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Left to look forward to the great family reunion that awaits Christians on the Last Day when our bodies are raised from the dust and our Shepherd leads us into life everlasting are her children, Linda (Denny) Rogier of Reo; Carol VanConey of Cannelton; Connie (Jeff) Richardson of Gatchel; and Sandra (Patrick) Jarboe of Gerald. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Lyric) Chapman, Staci (Nick) Litherland, Cassandra Hays, Nicole (Sean) Risse, Shaina (Charles) Weatherholt, Ian (Whitney) Jarboe, Carly (Caleb) Kuric, and Jenna Richardson; and eleven great-grandchildren, Daniel Marshall, Peyton and Alyssa Hays, Zaeden Weaver, Sophia and Gannon Litherland, Junah and Adley Risse, Nakoa Kalaluhi, Catherine Kuric, and Tinsley Jo Weatherholt, on the way.

She was preceded Home to Heaven through death by her parents; her son, Gregory Lahee; her brothers, Harold Racine and Clifford (Romella) Racine; and her sister, Helen (Robert) Pruitt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Linda E. White Hospice House.

St. Michael and All Angels (Transposed from 29-September-2026)27-September-2026

Sermon Text: Matthew 18:1-11

Sermon Theme: “Greatness Through Humility!” I. Puffed Up In Pride The Fallen Angel Took Mankind Captive In Sin! (Vs.1-4) II. The Holy Angels Rejoice Over Every Repentant Sinner! (Vs.5-7) III. In The War Against Evil Trust Only Christ Jesus! (Vs.8-11) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity 20-September-2026

Sermon Text: Luke 7:11-17

Sermon Theme: Weep Not! Jesus Lives! I. He Stops Our March Of Tears!(vs. 11-12) II. His Heart Grieves With Us!(vs.13) III. He Speaks His Life Restoring Word! (vs. 14) IV. He Restores Our Family! (vs. 15) V. Joyfully Confess Him Our Emmanuel! (16-17) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity 13-September-2026

Sermon Text: Matthew 6:24-34

Sermon Theme: “Self-Idolatry’s Worship”I. Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve! (Vs.24) II. Fear Your Father, Not Your Worries!(vs.25-26). III. Love Your Savior, Not Your Self!(vs. 27-30) IV. Trust the Gospel, Not Your Gut! (Vs.31-34)

by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity 6-September-2026

Sermon Text: Luke 17:11-19

Sermon Theme: “Led By The Spirit Under The Cross!” I. Disease Forms A Fraternity! (Vs.11-12) II. The Word Forms A Congregation! (Vs.13-14) III. Healing Blossoms In Praise For One! (Vs.15-16) IV. The Theology of Glory Leads Away From Jesus! (Vs.17-19) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity 30-August-2026

Sermon Text: Luke 10:23-37

Sermon Theme: “Open Your Ears To See!” I. Hear The Apostles See The Kingdom of God Come! (Vs.23-24) II. Hear The Law See Your Sin!(vs.25-29) III. Hear Jesus See Your Rescue! (Vs.30-35). IV. Hear Mercy Serve Your Neighbor! (Vs.36-37) By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The 11th Sunday After Trinity 16-August-2026

Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14

Sermon Theme: True Worship! I. It is Found Where The Faithful Gather! (Vs.8-10) II. False Worship Idolizes Self Offering Its Sacrifices! (Vs.11-12) III. True Worship Humbly Receives God’s Mercy Through His Sacrifice! (Vs.13-14) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The 10th Sunday After Trinity 9-August-2026

Sermon Text: Luke 19:41-48

Sermon Theme: “Have We Broken God’s Heart?” I. Do You Know The Things That Make For Your Peace? (Vs.41-42) II. Do You Know The Time God Visits You? (Vs.43-44) III. Have You Cheapened His Grace? (Vs.45-46) IV. Do You Seek To Silence Him?(vs.47-48) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Ninth Sunday After Trinity 3-August-2026

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-13

Sermon Theme: “What Are You Invested In?”” I. Self-Deception Or The Just Sentence (vs.1-3) II. Your Schemes Or God’s Gift of Salvation (vs.4-10). III. Shifting Sand or True Security (vs.11-13). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The 8th Sunday After Trinity. "Beware of Pseudo-shepherds!" The unholy three tempt us to lead us into despair, shame, and other great shame and vice! In Christ Jesus alone are we given the victory! Sermon Text: Matthew 7:15-23. Sermon Theme: "Beware of Pseudo- Shepherd?" I. Their Preaching Yields Death Not Life! (Vs.15-20) II. Their Popular Ministries Are Lawless and Without Christ! (Vs.21-23) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.