Obituaries

Nov 10, 2019

Alan W. Boyce, age 66 of Sunman, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Margaret Mary Health.  Born on October 20, 1953 he is the son of Elmo and Ruby (nee: Konkle) Boyce.

Alan worked at the Schenley and Seagram distilleries for 35 years before retiring. He also raised tobacco for over 20 years.

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Nov 6, 2019

Donald Robert Steiner age 85 of Metamora, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2019 surrounded by his family.  The son of Robert R. and Florence Evelyn (nee: Nail) Steiner was born on December 5, 1933 in Bedford, Indiana.

Don graduated from Howe High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1952.  He attended Hanover College and...

Oct 28, 2019

Mark William Hendrix, age 67 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Monday October 28, 2019 at The Waters of Batesville.  The son of Russell and Viola (nee: Drake) Hendrix was born on September 4, 1952 in Connersville, Indiana.

Mark worked as a crane operator for a construction company for many years.

He is survived by...

Oct 19, 2019

Irvin Louis Placke, age 95 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Andrews Health Campus.  The son of Oscar and Lottie (nee: Belter) Placke was born on October 2, 1924 in Batesville.

The 1941 Batesville High School graduate married Lois Darling on March 30, 1946 in Newport, Kentucky.  During WWII Irvin served...

Oct 16, 2019

Raymond Wendell Field, age 86 of Moores Hill, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his home.  the son of Floyd and Rose (nee: King) field was born on July 21, 1933 in Alexandria, Kentucky.

The US Army veteran married Mae Lonaker on July 25, 1953.  He worked for Interlake Steel as a truck driver...

Oct 8, 2019

Frances Mullins, age 93 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on October 8, 2019 at the Waters of Batesville.  The daughter of Frank and Carrie Mullins was born on July 24, 1926.

Frances graduated from Christopher Gist High School. She married Harold Mullins on November 9, 1946 in Jenkins, Kentucky. Frances was a member of Hamilton Chapel in...

Sep 30, 2019

Joseph H. Martin, age 77 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Andrews Health Campus.   The son of Robert and Ethel (nee: Jackson) Martin was born on March 19, 1942 in Middletown, Ohio.

Joe served in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965.  On Mar 27, 1967 he married his love Ruth...

Sep 30, 2019

Paul Scott Mancarella, age 58 of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away on Monday September 30, 2019.  The son of John Orlando Mancarella Sr. and Donna Lyon (nee: Reed) was born on August 5, 1961 in Middletown, Connecticut.  He married Janet Benz on September 16, 1992 in Hamburg, Indiana.

Paul was self-employed and worked as an Irrigation Specialist and...

Sep 29, 2019

Violet Mae Gunter, age of 88 of Batesville, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The daughter of Edward and Anna (nee: Probst) Hornberger was born on December 30, 1930 in Dearborn County, Indiana. She married Harold Gunter on June 2, 1951 at St. Jacob's United Church of Christ, Bluecreek in Sunman, Indiana. He passed away on...

Sep 28, 2019

Kaleb G. Norton passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 28, 2019.  He was 17 years old.  The son of Laura M. Kennelly was born on August 29, 2002 in Indianapolis.

Like most boys his age, Kaleb was a typical teenager who loved to laugh, have fun and spend time with his friends. Growing up in the small...

Sep 20, 2019

Rosemary Amelia Brinkman (nee: Herbert), age 90 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019.  The daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (nee: Tunny) Herbert was born on March 26, 1929 in Batesville.  She married Melvin Brinkman on June 12, 1948 at St. Maurice Church in Napoleon, Indiana.  He passed away on July 25, 2006.

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Sep 19, 2019

James White, age 56 of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019.  The son of Donald and Mary Etta (nee: Ruble) White was born on May 27, 1963.

After graduating from Rushville High School, James served in the US Navy.  He was a proud  D.A.V., Disabled American Veteran.  He was currently a member of the...

Sep 17, 2019

Gary Darrell Huber, know to many as "Woodman", age 71 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  The son of Howard and Goldie (nee: Stutz) Huber was born on January 24, 1948 at his home in Blue Creek, Indiana.  He married Judith (nee: Quick) Huber on June 23, 1973 in St. John Lutheran Church, Hubbles.

Sep 16, 2019

Alvin Raymond Walter Kessens, age 100 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. The son of Charles and Anna Marie (nee: Westerfeld) Kessens was born on January 16, 1919 at his home in Batesville.  He married Ruth Marie Usher on November 20, 1943 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Crossroads. She died August 19 2002.

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Sep 6, 2019

After a brave battle with cancer, on the morning of September 6, 2019, William C. Westerman died at the age of 70 at the Hospice of Cincinnati.

Bill was born on December 15, 1948 in Batesville, IN to William and Loretta Westerman.  He proudly served his country with the Air Force stationed in Japan. He later spent...

Aug 29, 2019

Luella Westerman Meyer, age 91 of Batesville, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29th at Aspen Place in Greensburg, IN.  She was born on April 4, 1928 in Sunman, Indiana near Lookout, to Henry and Lulu (Rinehardt) Westerman.

She was a graduate of Napoleon High School in 1947 and on January 17, 1948 she married Monroe...

Aug 23, 2019

Loretta Pauline Goodall, age 84 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019.  The daughter of Finley and Eva (nee: Bolton) Jones was born on September 6, 1934 in Whitley County, Kentucky.

Loretta was a member of the Steele's Chapel Christian Church in Corbin, Kentucky.  She worked for US Shoe in Osgood for many years...

Aug 18, 2019

Robert Anthony Melia, age 85 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at St. Andrews Health Campus.  Born on July 24, 1934 to Mr. & Mrs. Harold Melia.  Bob was a graduate of Chaminade High School in Dayton, OH and the University of Dayton.

Bob retired from Batesville Casket Company where he worked as...

Aug 14, 2019

Joanna Grinnan, age 54 of Osgood, Indiana passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by her loving family.  The daughter of William and Anna (nee: Bray) Alford was born on July 26, 1965 in Houston, Texas.

Joanna married Dale Grinnan in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  She was a...

Aug 12, 2019

On Monday, August 12, 2019, after a bravely fought battle with cancer, Arthur Michael Salvitti completed his earthly journey and went to be with his Lord. He was fortunate enough to have been surrounded by family at the time of his passing.  Art was born to Arthur and Annette (nee: Clinton) Salvitti on February 17, 1943, in Bronx, New...