Ardella V. Durcholz, 82, Ireland

Ardella V. Durcholz, 82, of Ireland, passed away at 7:55 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. 

Ardella was born in Jasper on April 26, 1938, to Leonard and Rose (Ebert) Schepers. She married Sylvester “Bud” Durcholz on October 24, 1957, in Holy Family Catholic Church. 

Ardella retired from Masterbrand Cabinets after many years of service. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland and their St. Anne’s Society. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.  

She is survived by her husband, Sylvester “Bud” Durcholz; one daughter, Carma Akers (Rick) of Huntingburg; four sons, David Durcholz of Velpen, Thomas Durcholz of Jasper, Alan Durcholz (Pam) of Ireland, and Brian Durcholz (Meghan) of Littleton, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.  

Preceding her in death were four brothers; Clarence, Leroy, Ralph, and Cletus Schepers.   

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ardella V. Durcholz will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland with burial to follow in the church cemetery. 

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland.  

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Charles Health Campus, the Alzheimer’s Association, or to a favorite charity. 

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.