Obituaries

Feb 20, 2026

Ollie Belle Koch, 93, of Batesville, passed away on February 20, 2026 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born on January 3, 1933, in Geneva, Alabama, the daughter of Oscar and Ollie "Queen" Owens.

She was a devoted homemaker for her family. She loved staying active with daily exercise and always had a good book in...

Feb 10, 2026

Lloyd W. Klusman, age 88, of Batesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Margaret Mary Hospital. He was the son of William F. and Cleona H. (née Crowell) Klusman, born at home in Morris, Indiana, on October 25, 1937.

Lloyd married the love of his life, Pearl Ann Hensley, on May 13, 1961, at...

Feb 7, 2026

Robert "Bob" E. Weiler, age 77, of Batesville, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 16, 1948, in Batesville, the son of Anna (née Estes) Weiler. Bob married the love of his life, Carleen Walterman, on September 8, 1972, at Huntersville Church in Batesville.

Bob graduated...

Feb 2, 2026

Vergie M. Bane, 86, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at The Waters of Batesville nursing home.

She was known for her sweetness and kind heart, and she was happiest when surrounded by her entire family. She especially cherished being "Mamaw" to her 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Born on June...

Jan 28, 2026

Nathan Alan Blunt, born June 23, 1976, returned to his Heavenly home on January 28, 2026. Nathan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Alan and Sherry Blunt. He was the oldest of their four children and was a wonderful big brother to his sisters, Jen (Nate), Amanda (Bill), and Larissa, and his brother Dallan. He held so...

Jan 22, 2026

Adelia Lavon Priebe of Sunman passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Waters of Batesville.  The daughter of William Sr. and Irma Stroman was born on January 12, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL. She just celebrated her 83rd birthday.

Adelia married Larry Keith Priebe and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage before he passed away...

Jan 17, 2026

Barbara Lou Broughton, age 80, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1945, in Barbourville, Kentucky, the daughter of Ike and Monita (Jordan) Merida.

She married Curtis Broughton in Knox County, Kentucky, and together they shared 61 years of marriage marked by love, faith, and devotion. She worked...

Jan 16, 2026

Judith Ann Doyle, age 76, of Pleasanton, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. The daughter of Edward and Georgia (Smith) Doyle was born on September 1, 1935, in Batesville, Indiana.

Judith grew up in Batesville and graduated from Batesville High School in 1953. She went on to become a teacher for life. First teaching school...

Jan 14, 2026

Deloris Irene Brebberman, age 87 of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at St. Andrews Health Care.  The daughter of Alfred and Flora (Meyer) Thie was born on July 29, 1938, in Batesville.

In 1956, Deloris graduated from Batesville High School, and in the fall of 1958, she married her sweetheart, Arthur H. Brebberman. Deloris...

Jan 5, 2026

Daniel F. Rosier III, 55, of Batesville, passed away on January 5, 2026. He was born on March 9, 1970, in Sarasota, Florida, the son of Daniel F. Rosier Jr. and Jackie L. (Elam) Rosier.

He resided at one of the New Horizons assisted living houses, where he was supported with care and dignity. He enjoyed music,...

Jan 4, 2026

Nikki Marie Hutchinson of Batesville, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  She was 76 years old. The daughter of Paul & Anna (DeBarr) Trnvasky was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1949.

Throughout her life, Nikki volunteered for various programs, especially those geared to enrich the lives of children. As...

Dec 31, 2025

Delores "Dee" Dudgeon, age 74 of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The daughter of Joseph Sr. and Juanita (Burton) Padgett was born on May 31, 1951. Dee was married to Gary Dudgeon before he passed away on October 6, 2020.

She was a member of the Batesville Lions Club and the former O.E.S....

Dec 29, 2025

Ruth Ann Schrand, 50, of Sunman, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Batesville. She was born on July 21, 1975, in Dearborn County, Indiana.

She worked at B&G in Sunman, where she was proud of her work and the relationships she built. Ruth had a deep love for cooking and was known for the care...

Dec 21, 2025

Sherelle Ann Duff, 82, of Greensburg, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1943 in Seymour, IN, the daughter of Delane and Neva (Sutton) Bruce.

She was a graduate of South Decatur High School and dedicated many years of service as a teller with First Federal, where she was known...

Dec 20, 2025

Celesta Marie Norman, 74, of Milan, Indiana, passed away on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1950, in Milan, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Ruby (Neal) Block.

Celesta was a devoted homemaker who lovingly raised six children. She enjoyed many hobbies, including painting ceramics, crocheting baby blankets, and...

Dec 3, 2025

Adam Dean Shump, 65, of Batesville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1960 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Norma (Dubois) Shump.

He was an electrical engineer known for his practical skill and steady nature. Outside of work, he loved fishing on quiet mornings, camping with family...

Nov 30, 2025

Richard Scott Netherton, 56, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1969, in Beech Grove, Indiana, the son of Theodore "Ted" and Ruth (Wilson) Netherton.

He worked as a process engineer at GECOM Corp in Greensburg, Indiana, where he was respected for his practical skills and steady work ethic....

Nov 11, 2025

Janet Marie Siebert, 88, of Batesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 15, 1937, in Ripley County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Opal (Kelch) Winland.

She worked for many years as a grocery clerk at Save-A-Lot in Batesville, where her warm personality and dedication made...

Nov 1, 2025

Linda Marveen Boor, 82, of Sunman, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 surrounded by family and listening to her favorite songs. She was born on July 29, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Edith (Van Hoose) Van Schoyck. She married John Franklin Boor on April 26, 1964.

Marveen loved gardening and could often...

Oct 27, 2025

Sandra Jean Brier, 79, of Batesville, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1945, in Springfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Henry and Hilda (Coté) LaMontagne.

She had a deep love for knitting and cross stitching, often spending hours creating beautiful handmade pieces for family and friends. However, her greatest passion was...