Judith E. Hirschle

Judith E. Hirschle, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on July 10, the home she and Carl Hirschle and family shared for 53 years in Hill Valley Estates. Judy was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 30, 1934, to Henry and Irene Tombers. She had three sisters, all of whom preceded her in passing. Judy graduated from the University of Toledo, where she met Carl Hirschle. They moved with three of their eventual five children from Toledo to Indianapolis in 1968 in pursuit of a business venture.

Judy was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church on Indianapolis’ south side (along with Carl, until his passing) for 57 years. She was dedicated to the causes of this parish, as church records indicate her service for Funeral Mercy Meals during 15 years, the Funeral Choir during 3 years, Communion and Visitation for the Homebound during 9 years, Parish Mailings administration during 4 years, Eucharistic Adoration during 14 years, the Christmas Store/Giving Tree during 7 years, Sewing of Baptismal Bids during 16 years, and with St. Vincent DePaul during 8 years. She participated in October for many years for the parish in Life Chain, a literal, prayerful, silent stand against abortion (the parish’s dedicated location was along Meridian Street at 19th and/or 21st Street). Her mind forever focused on good for others, she participated in the self-descriptive Prayer Friends effort and the Bereavement Support effort at St. Barnabas.

Judy is survived by five children, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a woman of conviction and compassion who loved being a mother. She was proud of her family, and her family was proud of her and Carl for raising children (Richard, David, Karen, Paul, and Mark) in a close and supportive atmosphere. We will miss you, Judy, but only for the very shortest of times, until we see you again.

Family and friends will gather on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM  to 11:00 AM for visitation in the O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. Following the visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis.

In lieu of flowers, the Hirschle family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Barnabas Catholic Church (envelopes will be available at the funeral home). Please visit orileybranson.com to share a favorite memory or to leave online condolences for the Hirschle family.