Alice M. Burch

Alice Burch Obituary

Alice M. (Guntel) Burch, 84, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 20, 1924, in Evansville, Ind., to the late Leo F. Guntel and Mary L. (Denning) Guntel.

Alice was a beloved mother of thirteen children. She enjoyed gardening, music, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Benedict Cathedral.

She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Paul; and sons, Walter, Harold, and James.

Alice is survived by her sons, Harlan of Huntingburg, Ind., William of Newburgh, Ind., Louis of Richland, Ind., Michael of Hatfield, Ind., and Daniel of Boonville, Ind.; daughters, Mary McAlister of Newburgh, Ind., Lillian Brockman of Evansville, Ind., Anita Arringdale of Boonville, Ind., Martha Skinner of Dale, Ind., Paula Hess of Hatfield, Ind.; twenty-seven grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Harold Rohrbacher and Leroy Guntel, both of Evansville, Ind.; sister, Leonetta Pfeffer of Evansville; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Services will be Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN and continued at 9 a.m. at St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Ave., with Father Harold Hammerstein, O.S.B. officiating.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 9, 2009, from 2 to 8 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery in Rockport, Ind.

Alice and her family wish to thank Southern Care Hospice for their care and compassion.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3700 Bellemeade Avenue, Suite 107B Evansville, IN, 47714.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Courier Press on Jun. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Alice Burch

11 Entries

Kelli Burch-McGhee

June 30, 2009

I'm so sorry I was not at the funeral or visitation, I just learned of Aunt Alice's passing. I am Bertha and Sug's granddaughter. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all the family, she was a great lady. She always had a kind word for myself and my daughter ,Brittani. She will be missed.

Barbara Goodridge

June 20, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Alice. She willl forever hold a special place in my heart. I have many memories of time spent in Hatfield. The times I was able to spend the night, swim in the creek, explore and just be a part of the family will be treasured always. She was the epitome of a loving mother and great aunt. She will be missed. I was unable to see her for many years as my husband and I are in New Jersey now but Hatfield and the warmth and love I felt there are only a thought away.

Don Hall

June 13, 2009

I am so sad to hear Aunt Alice passed away. She was a very special Lady. I remember all the times Dad would take us all up to Hatfield to visit. We always had a wonderful time there and Aunt Alice made it very special. May God bless to all
and special prayers in your time of lose.

Debbie Burch/Kissell

June 10, 2009

I will miss Aunt Alice and her gentle nature. Like my sister Sherry wrote I have many fond memories of her over the years. It was nice to be able to visit her when we came up from Tennessee.
You are all in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Jim Lindauer

June 10, 2009

My sincere condolences to all of the Burch family.

Sherry (Burch) Perry

June 9, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very special woman. Many of my fondest childhood memories are of spending time with her and all of you at your place in Hatfield. Jumping on the trampoline, exploring the junk cars and corn rows. She was always warm and gentle. She always made a place for us. She was the epitome of "Family"

Over the past few years we were able to reconnect with her after we moved just three hours away in Tennessee. She often met us for dinner at the Golden Corral or for an ice cream at Baskin Robbins when we were in town.

I am proud to call her Aunt. She has and always will be a special part of my life.

Karen Hughes

June 9, 2009

God's love is with you in the thoughts, the prayers and the hearts of those who care and share your sorrow. Praying for you, Dan, and the family.

Mildred Burch

June 9, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. I pray that God will be with you, give you strength and see you through this time.

Alice held a special place in my heart. She accepted me as part of the family when I married Tommy and always made us feel welcome in her home. I shall miss her deeply.

Karen Hughes

June 9, 2009

At this sad time, may you find comfort in memories shared, may knowing that you're in the thoughts and prayers of friends and family lessen your grief, and may God grant you peace. Deepest Sympathy to Paula and the family.

Michelle Mounlio-Omni Home Care

June 9, 2009

Lily and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. It was a pleasure knowing Alice for these last couple of years.

Ed and Lynne Greenfield

June 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Your mother and grandmother always make us feel welcome at her home and just added us to her family. Her wonderful memory will live on forever.

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