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Batesville, IN Obituaries

Clara Lois Schrader

Clara Lois Schrader

Jun 22, 2026

Clara Lois Schrader (Lois), age 85, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Greensburg, Indiana.

Lois was born on March 24, 1941, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Edmund and Eleanor (Waechter) Kleimeyer.

On November 21, 1964, she married William Albert Schrader at St. Louis Church in Batesville, where...

Thomas "Tom" Matthew Creighton

Thomas "Tom" Matthew Creighton

Jun 11, 2026

Thomas Matthew Creighton, age 65, of Versailles, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Tom was born on January 6, 1961 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Warren E. Creighton and Catherine M. (Murphy) Creighton.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Tom worked as a dedicated ironworker for many...

Michael Anthony Studt

Michael Anthony Studt

Jun 4, 2026

Michael Anthony Studt, of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The son of Richard and Patricia (Maturana) Studt was born on June 10, 1971. He was 54 years old, just shy of his 55th birthday.

Michael graduated from East Central High School. He then went on to pursue a degree from Highland University in...

Roger "Idy'' Gunter

Roger "Idy'' Gunter

Jun 4, 2026

Roger 'Idy' Allen Gunter, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026 in a place he loved and called home surrounded by his family.

Born on April 15, 1961 in Batesville to the late Dale and Eileen (Hornberger) Gunter. Roger married Connie Krieg on December 3, 1983 and together they filled their home with faith, love...

Edmund J. Eckstein

Edmund J. Eckstein

May 22, 2026

Edmund (Ed) J. Eckstein, 97 passed away on May 22, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY surrounded by his family.

Born on March 23, 1929, he was the son of Amand and Mary (Federle) Eckstein. Ed married Thelma Theobald on November 24, 1955, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Together, they created a life of faith...

Tyler G. Smith

Tyler G. Smith

May 15, 2026

Tyler Gene Smith, 35, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. A lifelong resident of the Connersville area, he was a devoted husband and father who took pride in his work and found real joy in building and fixing things.

Born July 1, 1990, in Connersville, Indiana, Tyler attended Connersville High School. He spent much of his...

Janice I. Reiners

Janice I. Reiners

May 6, 2026

Janice Irene (Neeley) Reiners, born October 30, 1937, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her. She was born to Fred and Dolores Neeley, who preceded her in death. Janice was a devoted wife to her husband, Robert Reiners, and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and strength touched many lives.

She...

Rebecca C. Myers

Rebecca C. Myers

May 5, 2026

Rebecca Carol Myers passed away peacefully at her home in Batesville, Indiana on May 5, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished most. Born on May 22, 1947 in Alameda County, California to Ford and Lela (née Cain) McCracken, she grew up with her sister Mary and carried a deep love of family with her throughout her life. For...

Trina Jane Caudill

Trina Jane Caudill

May 3, 2026

Trina Jane Caudill, 57, of New Point, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at University of Cincinnati Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born on May 19, 1968, in Batesville, Indiana, Trina was the daughter of Kenneth and Marie (née Davidson) Caudill.

Trina worked for many years as a welder at Hill-Rom in Batesville. She...

Eugene C. Krieger

Eugene C. Krieger

Apr 26, 2026

Eugene C. Krieger, 79, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Born on November 1, 1946, in Batesville, Indiana, Gene was the son of Frederick and Dolories (née Firsich) Krieger. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1965 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Purdue University....

Joseph Edward Byrd

Joseph Edward Byrd

Apr 21, 2026

Joseph Edward Byrd, born September 30, 1963, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026.

Joseph was born in Cincinnati at Jewish Hospital, the beloved son of Sidney Byrd and JoAnn Hensley (née Rush), and was raised and educated in Laurel and Brookville, Indiana. During his time at Laurel High School, he proudly earned a certificate recognizing his...

Amanda Kay Collins

Amanda Kay Collins

Apr 21, 2026

Amanda 'Mandy' Kay Collins, age 66 of Osgood, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The daughter of Harold (Barbara) Turner and Patricia (Smith) Newhart was born on December, 29, 1959 in Madison, Indiana.

The 1978 Jac Cen Del High School grad was a member of the Mud Pike Baptist Church and a lifelong member of...

Melissa Ann Wilson

Melissa Ann Wilson

Apr 19, 2026

Melissa Ann (White) Wilson passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on October 7, 1973, in Greensburg, Indiana, to David and Mitzi (Baughman) White.

She was united in marriage to Brian Wilson on May 31, 2016, and he survives.

Melissa loved to garden, be in the...

Roosevelt Ted Wetzel

Roosevelt Ted Wetzel

Apr 16, 2026

Roosevelt 'Ted' Wetzel, age 83 of Lake Santee, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The son of Donald E. and Hattie M. (Young) Wetzel was born on December 24, 1942, in East Liverpool, Ohio.

Ted served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Greensburg American Legion Post 129.

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Bradley Neal Colegate

Bradley Neal Colegate

Apr 14, 2026

Bradley Neal Colegate, 66, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

He was born on June 24, 1959, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Raymond E. and Frances L. (née Taylor) Colegate-Snyder.

Brad was a dedicated maintenance worker who took pride in keeping everything running smoothly. He found great joy in...

Deborah Lynn Siehl

Deborah Lynn Siehl

Apr 7, 2026

Deborah Lynn (Armstrong) Siehl

Debbie was born October 30, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on April 7, 2026, at St. Andrew's Health Campus in Batesville.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Richard B. Armstrong and Margaret J. Armstrong (Hargrave).

Debbie is survived by her husband, Thomas J....

James Allen Budd

James Allen Budd

Apr 4, 2026

James Allen "Jim" Budd passed away on April 4, 2026, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. While his passing is a profound loss to all who knew and loved him, we find comfort in celebrating a life well lived and in holding close the many wonderful memories he leaves behind.

Jim was born...

Ray H. Collins

Ray H. Collins

Mar 31, 2026

Ray H. Collins, 90, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1936, in Knott County, Kentucky, the son of William and Ethel (née Young) Collins.

On September 28, 1957, Ray married Janice Huneke, who survives.

A 1953 graduate of Napoleon High School, Ray began his...

Thomas Lee Troxell

Thomas Lee Troxell

Mar 25, 2026

Thomas Lee Troxell of Milan, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The son of Thomas and Dorothy (Crihfield) Troxell was born on November 16, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is survived by his sons, Garrett (Dana) Troxell and Jessee Troxell, his brother, Roy (Debra) Troxell and his partner, Peggy Ferguson.

There will be...

Debra Jade Elizabeth Carlisle

Debra Jade Elizabeth Carlisle

Mar 24, 2026

Debra Jade Elizabeth (Ault) Carlisle, 31, of Batesville, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep at Aperion Care Summerfield in Cloverdale, Indiana on March 24, 2026. Jade was born on May 24, 1994 in Muncie, Indiana. She was the daughter of Christopher "Chris" and Laura (Lukens) Ault.

Little Debi was adopted by the Aults when she was...

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