Mary Alice Heichelbech, 92, Ferdinand

Mary Alice Heichelbech, 92, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

Mary Alice was born on December 11, 1933, to Everett and Barbara (Howerton) Jones.

She married Silas Heichelbech at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tell City on October 5, 1957. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2026.

She worked at General Electric in Tell City for 42 years. Mary Alice worked in the payroll department at the time of her retirement.

She was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Bockelman (Doug Laake) of Jasper; and her sister, Barbara Basham of Tell City.

Preceding her in death, besides her husband, are her parents, Everett and Barbara Jones; son, William (Bill) Heichelbech; son-in-law, Michael Bockelman; and brother, David Jones.

Funeral services will be Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Burial will follow at St. Ferdinand Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at Becher Funeral Home on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.