Obituaries

Jul 30, 2021

Derek Samuel Decker, 25, of Batesville passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1995 in Batesville, Indiana to Deron Decker and Micki (Ward) Hughes.

Derek was an avid sports fan and enjoyed basketball, baseball, and football. He certainly made an impact on the lives of those who loved him and will be...

Jul 30, 2021

Calvin R. "Hap" Doyle, 90, passed away on July 30, 2021.

He was born May 6, 1931, in Batesville, IN to Edward and Georgia (Smith) Doyle and passed away at Hospice of Dayton.

Hap and Mary Ann Wilson were married November 13, 1955.  He is survived by his wife and three children:  Rebecca N. Doyle,...

Jul 28, 2021

Edith Helen (Smith) Zimmer, 87, of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Manderley Health Care in Osgood. Edith was born at her family's home in Milan, Indiana on August 16, 1933 to Harvey and Velma (Howadel) Smith.

Edith married the love of her life, Wilbur R. Zimmer, on December 23, 1955 at the Methodist...

Jul 25, 2021

Ervin H. Spreckelson, 92, of Batesville, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health. The son of George and Hilda (Spreckelson) Gartenman was born on March 7, 1929 in Ripley County, Indiana.

Ervin proudly served in the United States Army and spent time in Korea. In 1992, he retired from Hill-Rom after 30 years....

Jul 12, 2021

William Lee Brown, 81 of Sunman IN, formerly of Sharonville, OH, went to meet the Lord on Monday July 12, 2021 surrounded by his family.

William was born January 21, 1940 to the late Marshall and Mary Jane (White) Brown. He grew up in Crab Orchard, KY.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jul 9, 2021

Gretchen (Haverkos) Enzinger, 86, of Oldenburg, IN passed away surrounded by her family on July 9, 2021. She was born on May 5, 1935 to Edwin and Cecilia Haverkos. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Louis Enzinger of Oldenburg, IN; 4 children, Marty (Karen) Enzinger of Batesville, Jennifer (Tom) Sanderson, of Fair Oaks, CA., Gerard (Carla)...

Jun 27, 2021

Nelrose Mary (Ruble) Cook, 94, of New Point, passed away on Sunday, June 27. 2021 at Morning Breeze Retirement Community in Greensburg, Indiana.

Nelrose was born to Joseph L. Ruble and Stella E. (Blair) Ruble on July 10, 1926 in New Point. She grew up in New Point and graduated from New Point High School in 1944....

Jun 22, 2021

Mary Alice Gunter, 91, of Batesville passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Chateau of Batesville. She was born in New Point, Indiana on March 5, 1930 to the late James and Georgia (Harding) Hummell.

Mary was a faithful member of Adams Lutheran Church. She married the love of her life, Mervin Gunter, on December...

Jun 19, 2021

Lloyd William Hisrich, 81, of Batesville, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Bill was born on Sunday, December 17, 1939 in Batesville to the late Lloyd William Hisrich, MD and Ella (Whipple) Hisrich.

Bill married his loving wife, Martha E. Hisrich, on June 8, 1963 and she preceded him in death...

Jun 14, 2021

Marilyn Joann Decker, 77, of Sunman, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. On Wednesday, April 12, 1944, she was born in Jamestown, Ohio to the late Everett and Violet (Hall) Bennett.

While Marilyn did not always live in Sunman, on July 17, 2018, it became her home for the rest...

Jun 12, 2021

Roman Joseph Nobbe, age 86 of Batesville, Indiana passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 with his loving family at his side.

The son of Roman Fredrick and Marie Katherine (Doerflein) Nobbe was born on December 9, 1934 in Hamburg, IN.  In his younger years Roman was affectionately known to much of his family as Sonny. He graduated...

Jun 11, 2021

Lanny Clay Thomas, age 68 of New Point, IN passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  The son of Bennie and Louise (Ison) Thomas was born on June 20, 1952 in Whitco, Kentucky.

Lanny married Debra Sue Wells on November 22, 1975 and were married for 43 years before she passed...

May 30, 2021

Bufhard Broughton, 75, passed away May 30, 2021 at his home in Fort Worth, Texas.

Bufhard was born December 22, 1944 in Batesville to the late Lee and Eller Broughton. He was a member of the Indiana National Guard. Buf loved his grandchildren, talking with people, and playing golf.

Bufhard was preceded in death by...

May 28, 2021

Our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, Richard "Dick" Sitterding, 87, of Batesville, IN died peacefully on Friday, May 28th surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 4th,1933 to Harry and Ethel (nee Minger) Sitterding. He was preceded in death by brother Kenny (Theresa), sister Ione Lakey (Chuck), sister Jean Miles, and brother Willis.

He is...

May 28, 2021

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Linda Louise (Inman) Coyle, age 71 of Batesville, Indiana passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on January 2, 1950 to the late Robert and Sylvia Inman in New Castle, IN. She attended Sunman High School and worked at Hill Rom,...

May 25, 2021

Marjorie Ellen Moody, age 78 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health. The daughter of Jesse Burton and Opal (Bryson) Giddings was born on December 7, 1942 in Greensburg. She married Vernon Moody on August 29, 1959 in Batesville.

Marjorie was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in Batesville....

May 21, 2021

Barbara Fife Schwartz, 87, passed away May 21, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

Barb was a woman of Christian faith who believed in GOD, JESUS CHRIST, and the HOLY SPIRIT. She daily searched the Scripture, reading the Bible all the way through several times. Barb was a Proverbs 31 woman: "Her children arise and call...

May 21, 2021

Donna Kay Bechtel, age 69 of Batesville passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Waters of Batesville.  The daughter of Chester and Gladys (Strunk) Petrey was born on July 13, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She married Daniel Bechtel on November 26, 1972 in Cincinnati.

Donna worked as a line operator at Pri-pack for many years...

May 20, 2021

Todd Marlin Siebert passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 surrounded by many friends and family. The son of Marlin Siebert and Carol (Kops) Siebert was born on October 7, 1969 in Batesville, IN. He was 51 years old.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Tina; his daughters, Stacey Grieshop (David), and Mikayla Eckstein...

May 16, 2021

Norbert Frank Kirschner, age 88 of Oldenburg, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Heritage House in Greensburg.  The son of Mike and Estella (Bruns) Kirschner was born on June 6, 1932 in Oldenburg on the farm where he lived his whole life.

Norb was a US Army Veteran and served during the Korean...