JoAnn "Jo" Herbertz
February 11, 1934 ~ January 30, 2020
JoAnn “Jo” Herbertz, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 30, 2020 surrounded by her family. JoAnn was born in Morgan county, Indiana on February 11, 1934 to the late Louis and Theadora (Henninger) Miller. On September 12, 1953 JoAnn wed Albert “Shavey” Herbertz in Holy Name Catholic Church.
JoAnn graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1952. JoAnn was a member of St. Barnabas and Holy Name Catholic Churches, where she was a member of The Altar Society. An excellent card player, JoAnn was a member of many card clubs over the years. Albert and JoAnn enjoyed camping, family functions, and attending sporting events for their grandchildren throughout their retirement. Above all, JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Along with her parents, JoAnn is preceded in death by her brothers, Vernon and Charlie Miller.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Albert “Shavey” Herbertz; her children, Jerry (Vicki) Herbertz, Mary Kay (Mark) Hahn, Patty, David (Dana), and Mark (Anita) Herbertz, Diane Carter, Rick and Brian (Heather) Herbertz; sisters, Mary Daeger and Betty Kocher; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be Monday, February 3, 2020 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis where morning prayers will be said prior to mass at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for the Herbertz family.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Dear Herbertz Family, We all have many fond memories of family gatherings and time spent with JoAnn. She was a loving mother and Grandmother and we still treasure many of the handmade gifts she gave us all. All the kids spent many hours doing puzzles, playing cards and board games with her, if you were on her team you were sure to win! She will be greatly missed. Love, Kay, Shannon, Natalie & Zach
The Carnes family is thinking of all you Herbertz’s and praying for you. Your mom had a good and full life. Remember the good times. Love, Doug and Vicki Ty and Olga Tasha and Eric Tara and Justin And Loki
So sorry for your loss
Lit a candle in memory of JoAnn “Jo” Herbertz
Our Prayers and thoughts are with your family. Dean and Lora Herbertz
To Albert, all your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family, Frank and I were saddened to hear of JoAnn’s passing. Though we are unable to be there in person, we are there in our thoughts and prayers for all of you. Love, Frank and Carol (Herbertz) Szephegyi