Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 3, 2024

Ralph Cummins, 73, of Greensburg was called home by the amazing grace of God on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born on September 10, 1951 as the son of Russell and Bonnie (Tussey) Cummins.

Ralph loved family, especially a big gathering with food and family. He found joy in driving and fishing. His love for family...

Nov 2, 2024

Arlen H. Stirn, age 83, of Peppertown, IN was called home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at The Willows in Greensburg, IN. Born on April 20, 1941, in Peppertown, IN, he is the son of Allen and Vivian (Nee: Holman) Stirn. He married Carol (Wilson) Stirn on January 6, 1963, in the little white church on the canal in...

Oct 31, 2024

John Peter "Pete" Goldsmith of Batesville was born February 1st, 1958 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana the son to Robert Goldsmith and Blanche (Karbowski). Pete went to Our Lord on Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at his residence, The Chateau of Batesville.

Pete worked for over 30 years for Batesville Casket Company. After retiring from Batesville...

Oct 26, 2024

Gayle L. Sarringhaus, age 80 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his daughter's house with family.  Born November 7, 1943 in Greensburg, IN, he is the son of Edna (Wirth) and Howard Sarringhaus. He graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1962.  He married, the love of his life, LaVonne Lillian Meyer on August 7, 1965,...

Oct 18, 2024

Eric Wayne Dwenger, 36, of Madison passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 19, 1988 in Batesville, Indiana as the son of Wayne and Carla (Simmermeyer) Dwenger.

Eric graduated Batesville High School in 2008. He then went on to further his education at the University of Northwestern Ohio where...

Oct 12, 2024

Patty Jane Herd, 71, of Greensburg passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1953 in Franklin County, Indiana as the daughter of Russell and Bonnie (Tussey) Cummins. She married William "Bill" Herd in 1971 and he survives.

Patty was a cheerful woman who worked as a waitress and also cared for...

Oct 12, 2024

Rodney Gray Burke, age 66, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Rodney was the fourth child of Harold and Roberta Burke, born on July 24, 1958.

Rodney was born deaf and started losing his vision at 17. Rod went to Oral School in St. Louis staying with...

Oct 11, 2024

Gregory Scott McDaniel, age 60, passed away on October 11, 2024. Born on August 18, 1964, in Batesville, IN, Gregory shared over 39 years of love and companionship with his wife, Tonya McDaniel.

Gregory was a man deeply connected to the world's natural wonders, finding peace and happiness in the beauty that nature offers. Whether walking quietly...

Oct 9, 2024

Joseph Anthony O'Connell, 71, of Versailles passed away on October 9, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 14, 1953 as the son of Leo and Anne (Danna) O'Connell.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia O'Connell; son, Joseph O'Connell II; daughter, Katharine Marsee; granddaughters: Autumn Marsee, Reece Marsee, and Reilly Marsee....

Sep 29, 2024

Thomas L. Camacho, 61, of Aurora passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1963 in Houston, Texas as the son of Thomas G. and Edith (Gonzalez) Camacho.

Thomas was a dedicated boilermaker by trade for several of his working years. A big socializer, Thomas loved to lend a helping hand to...