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Batesville, IN Obituaries

Donald William Strotman

Donald William Strotman

Jan 31, 2025

Donald William Strotman, formerly of Cincinnati, died in his favorite chair while praying the Rosary on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 83. The son of George and Eleanor (Miller) Strotman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 17, 1941.

Don graduated from Roger Bacon High School and received his bachelor's degree from Xavier University....

Donald George Hildebrand

Donald George Hildebrand

Jan 31, 2025

Donald George Hildebrand, 88, of Batesville passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at The Waters of Batesville. He was born on November 11, 1936 in as the son of Henry William and Minnie (Boerstler) Hildebrand.

Don was retired from St. Frances St. George Hospital in Cincinnati as a security guard. He also drove a school bus...

James Louis Dreyer

James Louis Dreyer

Jan 24, 2025

After a seven-year battle following his severe stroke suffered on January 4, 2018, Jim Dreyer passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Saint Andrews Health Campus on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 87 years old.

James 'Jim' Louis Dreyer was born to James A. and Rosemary (Amend) Dreyer on January 7, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He married...

Rosie Sloan

Rosie Sloan

Jan 19, 2025

Rosie Sloan, 93, of Batesville passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born on January 27, 1931 in Hazard, Kentucky as the daughter of Si Martin Sloan and Ann (Bates) Martin.

Rosie spent her days tending to her beloved farm, where she raised hogs, chickens, cows, and a variety of other animals. Her green thumb...

Juanita Lows

Juanita Lows

Jan 16, 2025

Juanita Lows (Willoughby) passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at the St. Andrews Assisted Living Center in Batesville, IN. She was born on a small family farm in Montgomery County, KY on July 16, 1936 to Shelby and Lou Emma Willoughby. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Ted, Arnold, Marvin, Paul, Jerry, and Shelby Jr....

James Ray Roberts

James Ray Roberts

Jan 14, 2025

James Ray Roberts, 61, of Osgood passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on November 2, 1963 in Greensburg, Indiana as the son of Russell and Bessie (Dean) Roberts.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Belter) Roberts; daughters: Amy Fletcher, Melissa (Jeff Turner) Roberts, Jennifer (Garrett Jones) Perdue, Tiffany (Robert)...

Donald Robert Fronk

Donald Robert Fronk

Jan 12, 2025

Donald Robert Fronk, 74, of Sunman passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was a man who found joy in the simple things—golfing, playing his guitar, and singing his heart out at karaoke. His sharp wit, sarcastic humor, and stubborn nature made him unforgettable, always keeping...

Shirley Jean Smith

Shirley Jean Smith

Jan 5, 2025

Shirley Jean Smith, 80, of Greensburg passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio as the daughter of Odus and Susie (Tyree) McBride.

She was a woman who loved reading and spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching movies and cherished long phone conversations with her loved...

Iretta Michael

Iretta Michael

Jan 4, 2025

"...Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord" Matthew 25:23

Iretta (Howard) Michael, at 82 years of age left this earthly world to be with her Lord and Saviour on January 4, 2025. Born unto...

Sterling C. Galayda

Sterling C. Galayda

Dec 16, 2024

Sterling Craig Galayda, 74, of Batesville passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 15, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri as the son of Samuel and Lois (Bosch) Galayda.

Sterling was an outdoor enthusiast who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed cooking. Sterling was an animal lover and ran...

John Curtis Tuttle

John Curtis Tuttle

Dec 15, 2024

John Curtis Tuttle, 85, passed away peacefully at home with family beside him December 15, 2024. He was born October 22, 1939 in Allen County, Ohio to John Delbert and Mary J. (Yant) Tuttle.

Following graduation from Lafayette-Jackson High School in 1957, he studied mechanical and architectural design through correspondence at Chicago Technical Institute. His career as...

Wilma Betty Stephens

Wilma Betty Stephens

Dec 15, 2024

Wilma Betty Welch Stephens, age 83, of Sunman, Indiana, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by love and her family. Born in Scott County, Tennessee, on February 26, 1941, she was the daughter of Oscar and Mae Foster Welch. Betty was saved in Tennessee and was most recently a member...

Lawrence Fagin

Lawrence Fagin

Dec 12, 2024

Lawrence Fagin, age 70 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at The Waters of Batesville. The son of George and Patricia Fabin was born on December 10, 1954 and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

There are no services at this time.

Raymond Effing

Raymond Effing

Dec 12, 2024

Raymond Effing, 79, of Batesville passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on April 14, 1945 in Hamburg, Indiana as the son of John and Loretta (Shrank) Effing.

Ray, a proud Vietnam War veteran, served in the US Army.  After his time in the military, he worked many years...

Philip L. Bossenbroek

Philip L. Bossenbroek

Dec 11, 2024

Philip Lee Bossenbroek, 75, of Batesville passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Waters of Batesville. He was born on May 20, 1949 as the son of Wilbert and Violet (Wesner) Bossenbroek.

Philip was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Aurora. He had a love for reading and travelling. He had a desire...

Eileen Mary Stirn

Eileen Mary Stirn

Dec 11, 2024

Eileen Mary Stirn, age 93 of Batesville, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Margaret Mary Health.  The daughter of Herman and Lena (Ludeker) Schutte was born on July 6, 1931, in Batesville.

The 1950 Batesville High School graduate was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a...

Ronald L. Simpson

Ronald L. Simpson

Nov 20, 2024

Ronald Lee Simpson, 85, of Batesville passed away on November 20, 2024. Ron was born in Batesville on December 15, 1938, the son of Clifford and Margaret (Patterson) Simpson. He married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Reidenbach, on November 27, 1957.

Being involved in Boy Scouts was a life altering experience for Ron. He was taught outdoor...

Jane Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

Jane Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

Nov 17, 2024

Jane Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, 83, of Batesville passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born on October 7, 1941 as the daughter of Rudolf Jr. and Leona (Mendell) Kern.

Jane graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in 1959. She furthered her education at Wilmington College and earned a bachelor's degree...

Robert E. Todd

Robert E. Todd

Nov 13, 2024

Robert E. Todd, 96, of Sunman passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. He was born on February 4, 1928 in Switzerland County, Indiana as the son of Glenn and Ruth Todd.

Bob graduated from Napoleon High School in 1947. He married Lois Drockelman on December 1, 1948 at Adams...

Elwood "Woody" Amburgey

Elwood "Woody" Amburgey

Nov 5, 2024

Elwood "Woody" Amburgey, 78, of Sunman passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 23, 1946 in Colson, Kentucky as the son of Delza Sr. and Dallas (Slone) Amburgey. He married Charlotte Sparkman on July 3, 1968 and she survives.

Woody graduated from Carr Creek High...

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