Irma Bierman

Irma Rose (Kruer) Bierman, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove, IN. She was a long time resident of Starlight, IN and a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Starlight. Irma was a faithful servant throughout her life as a wonderful mother and grandmother, great-grandmother, farmer, cook, caregiver and homemaker.

Irma was born on December 22, 1921 in Starlight, IN to the late George, Sr. and Eleanor (Sunderhaus) Kruer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marcellus A. Bierman, brothers, Ambrose, Edward "Butch", and Jude Kruer; sisters, Marcella Andres, Virginia Andres, Martha Schmidt, and Shirley Cooley.

She is survived by her sons, Douglas, Sr.(Dana), Mark, and Marcellus, Jr. (Kim); daughters, Sr. Sharon Bierman, OSB, LaVonna Christmas (Clyde), Donna Strohmeier, Paula Carter, Georgina Dupaquier (Kerry), Brenda Bierman and Bridget Kessinger (Mike); brother, George Kruer, Jr.; sisters, Norma Johns and Bonnie Huber Naville; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 PM Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Ln., IN). A Prayer-Memorial Service will take place Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Contributions in her memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (8310 St. John's Rd., Floyds Knobs, IN 47119) or St. Paul Hermitage (501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, IN 46107).


Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, and sought thy intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions;
but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen.