Obituaries

Aug 10, 2019

Rebecca Jane Bischoff, age 65 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019.  Born in St. Charles, Missouri on October 30, 1953 she was the daughter of Ray Barcus and Lena Barcus Brewer.  She was a 1972 graduate of Batesville High School.

Rebecca is survived by her daughters, Jessica Reis (Dan) of Cincinnati, OH and...

Jul 21, 2019

Iona Viola Quick passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her home in Batesville, Indiana.   The daughter of Harry Runnels and Mildred (nee: Berlew) Palmer was born in Niles, Michigan on November 5, 1927.   She married her husband John W. Quick Jr. in 1947 in Buchanan, Michigan.  He passed away in November of 1999 after celebrating 52 years...

Jul 5, 2019

Paul Richard Palmer passed away peacefully in Batesville on Friday, July 5, 2019.  The son of Raymond and Lucille (nee: Folk) Palmer was born on September 17, 1929 in Rushville, Ohio.  He was 89 years old.

Paul attended Western Hills High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War era....

Jul 3, 2019

Shirley June Shoemaker, age 46 of Connersville, Indiana passed away on July 3, 2019.  The daughter of Joe and Lillie Shoemaker (nee: Sizemore) was born on December 13, 1972 in Hamilton, Ohio.

She is survived by her daughter Kayla Robertson of Salt Lake City, UT and one sister, Mary Smith of Connersville.

Private graveside services...

Jul 1, 2019

Kenneth Robert Konradi passed away peacefully at his home in Batesville on Monday, July 1, 2019.  The son of Herman and Ruby (nee; Hoff) Konradi was born on February 9, 1946 in Milan.  He was 73 years old.

Kenneth, a 1965 graduate of Sunman High School, was owner and operator of Konradi Insurance since 1970.  He also...

Jun 30, 2019

April Lee Croddy, 36 of Columbus IN, passed away on June 30, 2019 in Indianapolis.  She was born on May 1, 1983 in Batesville, Indiana.

She is survived by her parents, William and June Croddy of Shelbyville; her sister Amy Smith of Shelbyville and her brother Charles (Nikki) Croddy of Greensburg; her longtime boyfriend Brad Brown of...

Jun 28, 2019

Debra "Debbie" Sue Thomas, age 62 of New Point, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at UC Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  The daughter of Gilbert and Clara Mae (nee: Addison) Wells was born on December 13, 1956 in Versailles, IN.

In 1975 Debbie married Lanny Thomas in New Point, IN.  The New Point Christian Church...

Jun 22, 2019

Clifford John Nordmeyer Sr. passed away at his home in Batesville surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 22, 2019.  The son of John and Eleanor (nee: Brum) Nordmeyer was born on March 5, 1940 in Batesville.  He was 79 years old.

Cliff as he was known in business, or 'Kip' by his friends and family, will...

Jun 17, 2019

Thomas Paul Buck enjoyed life to the fullest. He was named after his Uncle Paul - who was accidentally killed on his ship home from the war. His parents, Merelyn and John Buck, were extremely proud of their son and supported his endeavors. His younger days were spent doing active things-especially sports. Little League baseball was a summer calling...

Jun 10, 2019

Carolyn "Connie" June Browder, age 85 of Greensburg, formerly of Batesville passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.  The daughter of Lester & Marie (nee: Ashcraft) Moody was born in Batesville, Indiana on December 3, 1933.  She married Daniel Browder and he died July 3, 1999.

Connie, as she was known to...

Jun 6, 2019

Robert "Bob" John Hortemiller, age 65 passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home in Batesville, IN.  Born August 18, 1953 in Batesville he is the son of Paul & Agnes (Weisenbach) Hortemiller.  Bob retired from the city of Batesville after serving as Street Commissioner.

Bob is survived by his wife Betty (nee: Gunter) Hortemiller, sons...

May 17, 2019

Baby Bowman, infant child of Alyssa Westerfeld of Brookville and Austin Bowman of Brookville was stillborn on May 17, 2019 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.  Cremation was chosen with a private service.

May 10, 2019

Donald Sidney Hock, age 74 of Osgood, Indiana (formerly of Kalkaska, Michigan), passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.  The son of Donald and Bernice (nee: Gryes) Hock was born on October 12, 1944 in Dearborn, Michigan.

Donald loved to spend time flying model airplanes, helicopters and drones.  He was a big baseball and football fan and...

May 9, 2019

Gary Lee Brandes, age 65 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.  The son of Ralph Brandes Jr. and Clara (nee: Centers) Brandes was born on March 24, 1954 in Milan, IN. In 1973 he graduated from Milan High School.  Gary married Doris Jean (nee: Faust) Brandes in 1985 in Batesville.

"Lucky" as his...

May 7, 2019

Ryan Douglas Giesting, age 48 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  The son of Gary and Carlyn (nee: Steinkamp) Giesting was born on February 5, 1971 in Batesville, Indiana.

Before becoming ill, Ryan worked as a pizza delivery driver.

He is survived by his father, Gary Giesting of...

May 2, 2019

Billy "Bill" Edward Westerfeld passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 on the farm that he was raised on in Decatur County, Indiana.  The son of Oscar and Virgie (nee: Henderson) Westerfeld was born on March 5, 1931 in Decatur County, Indiana.  He was 88 years old.

He worked as an independent contractor over the road truck...

Apr 23, 2019

Hubert Jackson Michael, age 78 of Versailles, IN passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2019. The son of Hubert Russell and Florence (nee: Gault) Michael was born on June 27, 1940 in Seven Mile, Ohio.

Jack was a strong Christian, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Always willing to help people around him. He donated...

Apr 19, 2019

Donna Jean Webber, age 66 of Batesville, IN died peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. She was born June 6, 1952 in Oxford, Ohio. The daughter of John Junior and Elnora (nee Barrett) Webber. Donna worked at Sperry Rubber and Plastics Co in Brookville, IN for many years.

Donna...

Apr 13, 2019

Evelyn Huber, age 88 years of Batesville, IN passed away Saturday April 13, 2019 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.

Born May 13, 1930 in Ripley County, IN she was the daughter of the late Harry & Cora (Tegeler) Huber.  She was a 1948 graduate of Sunman High School and she retired from Hill-Rom in the...

Apr 10, 2019

Dale Stephen "Too Short" Herbert, age 68 of Osgood, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.  The son of Vincent and Mary (Kirshbaum) Herbert was born on June 4, 1950 in Greensburg.

Dale retired in 2014 from Batesville Casket Company where he had worked for the past 44 years.

He was an avid sports...