Bernice Ann Kirschner

October 17, 2023 at 4:01 p.m.


Bernice Ann Kirschner, age 90, of Brookville,  died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.

Born June 17, 1933 in Batesville,  she was the daughter of the late Tom and Catherine (Knecht) Hertel.  On June 13, 1953 she was united in marriage to Carl J. Kirschner, and he preceded her in death on August 17, 2003.

A homemaker, she was a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella St. Catherine Circle; as well as the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Bischoff, Paula (Dale) Reeder, Carla (John) Sizemore all of Brookville; two sons, Gary (Lorry) Kirschner and Gene Kirschner both of Brookville; a sister, Pat Steffen of Pompano Beach, Florida; and a brother, Tom Hertel of Brookville; eight grandchildren as well as six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Carl, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hertel, a sister, Judy Strohmier, a grandson, Brandon Reeder, and a son-in-law, Rick Bischoff.

Family and friends may visit from 4 till 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. 

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 23, 2023 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael's Blvd., Brookville.  Burial will then follow in St. Michael Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael School.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Kirschner family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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Bernice Ann Kirschner, age 90, of Brookville,  died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.

Born June 17, 1933 in Batesville,  she was the daughter of the late Tom and Catherine (Knecht) Hertel.  On June 13, 1953 she was united in marriage to Carl J. Kirschner, and he preceded her in death on August 17, 2003.

A homemaker, she was a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella St. Catherine Circle; as well as the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Bischoff, Paula (Dale) Reeder, Carla (John) Sizemore all of Brookville; two sons, Gary (Lorry) Kirschner and Gene Kirschner both of Brookville; a sister, Pat Steffen of Pompano Beach, Florida; and a brother, Tom Hertel of Brookville; eight grandchildren as well as six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Carl, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hertel, a sister, Judy Strohmier, a grandson, Brandon Reeder, and a son-in-law, Rick Bischoff.

Family and friends may visit from 4 till 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. 

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 23, 2023 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael's Blvd., Brookville.  Burial will then follow in St. Michael Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael School.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Kirschner family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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