Judith Ann (Prickel) Kinker, age 65, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1961, in Batesville, Indiana, to Mark A. and Arnelda L. (nee Scheele) Prickel. Judy married Michael O. Kinker on September 24, 1983, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Morris, Indiana. She was a 1979 graduate of ICA (Oldenburg Academy).
Judy found great joy in caring for others. She spent many years babysitting for friends, family, and neighbors. A woman of deep faith, she was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Enochsburg, where she served as a catechist, volunteered with the church picnic committee, helped organize raffles, and generously gave her time cleaning the church grounds for many years. Later, she returned to her home parish, St. Anthony of Padua, where her faith continued to guide her daily life. She was an active member of the Daughters of Isabella All Saints Circle #1384 and found comfort and strength in praying the Rosary and reading her daily devotions. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and quilting, tending to her garden, and watching the birds that visited her yard.
Family was always important to her, and she enjoyed sharing holidays, celebrations, and everyday moments with those she loved. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She loved watching them grow and was always there to support them. Whether sitting beside them in church on Sundays, cheering from the ball field, or attending their many activities, she was always present. She enjoyed spoiling them with their favorite snacks and ice cream, but most of all, she loved spending time with them.
Her servant’s heart, unwavering faith, and love for family and community will be remembered by all who knew her.
Judith is survived by her husband Michael O. Kinker of Greensburg, IN; sons Mitchell (Angela) Kinker of Greensburg, IN, and Gregory (Sandra) Kinker of Austin, IN; daughter Jessica (Christopher) Chia of Batesville, IN; brothers Mike (Carol) Prickel, Matt (Sondra) Prickel, Donny (Carla) Prickel, Luke (Deb) Prickel all of Batesville, IN, and Marvin (Silvia) Prickel of Homer Glen, IL; sisters Jane (Jim) Tekulve, Brenda Meyer, Nancy Prickel, Mary Jo (Roger) Reer, and Diane (Ed) Dierckman all of Batesville; grandchildren Kate, Braelyn, Lane, Colton, Knox, Olivia, and Anna Kinker and Austin and Avery Hensley; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Richard Fromme.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 16th, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 17th, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Morris, with Fr. Shaun Whittington officiating. The burial will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to So Loved Kids Clothing Closet (Batesville) or Daughters of Isabella All Saints Circle #1384. If unable to attend the visitation, memorials may be sent in c/o Weigel Funeral Home, PO Box 36, Batesville, Indiana 47006. For online condolences, please go to www.weigelfh.com.