Jean Marie (Schamel) Homberger obituary: Jean Marie (Schamel) Homberger's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Jean Marie (Schamel) Homberger
1926 - 2015

Obituary photo of Jean Marie (Schamel) Homberger, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Jean Marie (Schamel) Homberger, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Jean Marie (Schamel) Homberger
1926 - 2015

Jean Marie (Schamel) Homberger, 88, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at her home. She was a member of Greenville Christian Church. Jean had many interests which included gardening, sewing, and painting. She also enjoyed playing the piano as well as doing ceramics.

She was born on November 22, 1926 to the late Robert Dewey and Ruth (Tush) Schamel. Jean was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Homberger; and brother, Bill Schamel.

Jean is survived by her children, Debra Tull, Doug Homberger (Helen); brother, Jack Schamel; grandchildren, Derek Homberger (Tracy), Abigail Homberger, Laura Tull, Sarah Tull; and several nieces and nephews.

A reception of family and friends will be from 2 to 4 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with a Memorial Service taking place at 4 PM. Cremation was chosen following Jean’s wishes and she will be laid to rest in Greenville Cemetery.

The family requests contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (701 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40203).
Jean Marie (Schamel) Homberger, 88, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at her home. She was a member of Greenville Christian Church. Jean had many interests which included gardening, sewing, and painting. She also enjoyed playing the piano as well as doing ceramics.

She was born on November 22, 1926 to the late Robert Dewey and Ruth (Tush) Schamel. Jean was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Homberger; and brother, Bill Schamel.

Jean is survived by her children, Debra Tull, Doug Homberger (Helen); brother, Jack Schamel; grandchildren, Derek Homberger (Tracy), Abigail Homberger, Laura Tull, Sarah Tull; and several nieces and nephews.

A reception of family and friends will be from 2 to 4 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with a Memorial Service taking place at 4 PM. Cremation was chosen following Jean’s wishes and she will be laid to rest in Greenville Cemetery.

The family requests contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (701 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40203).

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
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Memorial Service

Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map

Interment

Greenville Cemetery
Greenville, Indiana

S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family

S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family

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