Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

Jacqueline May Hunt, formerly of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Harrison Trail Health Campus in Harrison, Ohio. She was 80 years old.

Jacque was born on September 4, 1942 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of John Gilbert and Katherine Roudebush Hunt. She attended Harrison, OH schools grades K-10 and graduated from Alcoa...

Feb 6, 2023

Noah Edward Seals of Greensburg, Indiana passed away suddenly on February 6, 2023 at 26 years old.  The son of Richard and Sandy (Collins) Seals was born on April 27, 1996 in Batesville, IN.

The 2014 Jac-Cen-Del High School graduate worked for UPS as a driver and along with his father at Spanky's ATV in Batesville. Obviously,...

Feb 4, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Jerome McKenna, age 65, passed away on Saturday February 4, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on September 30 1957 in Washington, DC to John F. and Helen T. (Finch) McKenna.

He has an associate's degree in Criminal Justice and a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies. Tim worked for the Hollywood Police Department for...

Feb 1, 2023

ROBERT DALE HISRICH, PH.D age 78, born in Batesville, IN beloved husband of 52 years to Bettina "Tina" (nee Frik Preuninger); loving father of Kelly Nash (Richard), Kary McCumby (Kevin) of Biloxi, MS and Katy Hisrich, PH.D of Grayslake, IL; dear grandfather of Rachel, Andrew and Sarah Nash; brother of the late William ...

Jan 28, 2023

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Maxim at Hillcrest.

Shawn Christopher Flannery, age 50 of Batesville passed away January 28, 2023 at Margaret Mary Health after a long battle with cancer.  Shawn is the son of Linda and Bill Flannery born November 25, 1972 in...

Jan 24, 2023

John Eric Iles, age 51 of Milan, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  The son of Porter Alfred and Lucile Marie (Meek) Iles was born on April 16, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

John worked as a pressure washer for Pressure Cleaning Inc.  He married Crystal Bechtel on February 15, 1997 at Pipecreek Freewill Baptist Church...

Jan 24, 2023

Deborah Lee Schroeder, 69, of Sunman, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 with her loving husband and son at her side.

Deborah was born on April 6, 1953 to Tillman May and Cledith (Hubbard) Hendrix in Cincinnati, Ohio.

After graduating from Western Hills High School in 1971, Deborah attended Mount St. Joseph University where she...

Jan 24, 2023

James Eric Krieger, 52, of Batesville, passed away near Vandalia, Illinois, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

He was born to parents Harry and Irene (Davis) Krieger in Batesville, Indiana on August 18, 1970. James was a 1989 graduate of Batesville High School and went on to graduate from Ball State University in 1994. He worked at Heartwood...

Jan 19, 2023

Florence Louise (Narwold) Meyers, 94, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Andrews in Batesville, Indiana. She was born on January 22, 1928 in Huntersville, Franklin County, Indiana to Harry and Nora (Bornemeier) Narwold.

Florence attended the one room schoolhouse which still exists in the Huntersville area of Batesville, Indiana and graduated from Batesville High School...

Jan 18, 2023

Janet Hope Kersey-Noble, 74, of Batesville, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1948 in Scottsburg, Indiana to her mother, Margaret (Parker) Darringer.

Janet was a member of Pocahontas, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1130 Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary. She retired from Hill-Rom after 35+ years.

She was...

Jan 15, 2023

Margaret L. Darringer, 90, of Batesville, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born to parents, James C. and Pearl (Smith) Parker on January 9, 1933 in Jefferson County, Indiana.

Margaret started working at Bob's Truck Stop and then Rosspoint Truck Stop where she served the last and first meals. She went on to work at...

Jan 13, 2023

Betty Lou Evans, 95, fell asleep and woke with the angels on Friday, January 13, 2023. Born in Mattoon, Illinois on November 26, 1927 and raised in Champaign Illinois, Betty Lou would later attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. While attending Moody Bible Institute she met her beloved husband, Donald F. Evans. The two were united in marriage...

Jan 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet Sullivan, age 71 on January 12, 2023 at St. Andrews Health Campus, Batesville, Indiana.  Janet was born on April 20, 1951 to Joseph E. and Germaine K. Sullivan in Evansville, Indiana. Stricken with polio at a young age, Janet faced many lifelong health challenges, and in despite...

Jan 7, 2023

Dolores J. "Toots" Enneking, 95, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Oldenburg, Indiana where she lived her entire adult life.

Dolores was born on May 15, 1927 in Franklin County to Augusta (Schwegman) and Albert Knecht and was the oldest of ten siblings.

After graduating high school, Dolores went on to marry her husband,...

Jan 6, 2023

Lena (Davis) Weber, age 82, passed on Friday January 6, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Lena was born on January 2, 1941 in Scioto County, Ohio into a large family; with loving parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She met the love of her life, George Weber, and they were married on April 1, 1962. They were...

Jan 5, 2023

Lowell Thomas Somers, 74, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Margaret Mary Hospital. He was born May 20, 1948 in Lincoln, Michigan to Eugene and Lois (Doughty) Somers.

Lowell proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and fought in Vietnam. He was heavily involved in Ripley County 4H. Lowell initially...

Jan 2, 2023

Dollie Rininger, 78, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on August 6, 1944 to Beverly and Edith (Goins) Smith.

Dollie is survived by her husband, Alvin Sunderhaus Sr.; children, Brenda Stanley (James), Evelyn Sunderhaus, Beverly Hoegeman (David), and Wadeen McConnell (Chris); 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; brother,...

Jan 2, 2023

Randy Jay Gunter, 55, of Batesville, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at The Waters of Batesville. He was born on July 28, 1967 in Batesville, Indiana to Mervin and Mary (Hummell) Gunter.

To know Randy was to love him. He touched many lives over the years. Randy was a special person who taught a lot to...

Dec 26, 2022

Viola Ruth (Hart) Minning, 87 of New Point, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Born on the family homestead farm south of New Point in Decatur County, Indiana on October 26, 1935 to Marshall and Edith (Cook) Hart, she was the third of six children. Viola graduated from New Point High School in 1953 as class...

Dec 20, 2022

Cinda Zuidema, 65, of Batesville, Indiana (formerly of Franklin and Monroe Ohio), passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Cinda was born December 21, 1956  at Middletown Hospital; she was the daughter of Marianne Perry (Lacey) and John Martin.

She spent her childhood in Trenton and is a graduate...