Huntingburg Woman Remembered for Music, Baking, Community Service

Marsha Kay Stutsman, 73, a lifelong presence in Huntingburg known for her singing and piano playing, died December 21, 2025, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Born August 16, 1952, Stutsman was remembered in her obituary as a devoted homemaker and mother, an active member of House of Prayer Ministries, and a familiar face at antiques and flea markets across the county.

Neighbors and parishioners relied on Stutsman for music at church gatherings and for the wedding cakes she baked and delivered for decades. Those roles made her a steady contributor to local social life, helping shape small rituals that knit families and neighborhoods together. Her obituary noted survivors and detailed a visitation on December 26, with funeral service information included for those who wish to pay respects. The family suggested memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.

Stutsman died at a local medical center, a reminder of the role that Jasper area hospitals play for residents of Huntingburg and surrounding communities. The suggestion of donations to the American Heart Association highlights cardiovascular health as a concern for many older adults. Heart disease remains a significant public health issue, and losses like this renew conversations about prevention, timely treatment, and the resources available to rural residents.

Beyond individual health, Stutsman’s life draws attention to broader social issues. Homemakers and small home based entrepreneurs who provide services for their communities often do so without the safety nets that come with formal employment. That can affect access to preventive care, chronic disease management, and financial stability in illness. For Dubois County, her passing is a prompt to consider how local health systems, churches, and community organizations can support older adults and informal workers through outreach, screening, and assistance programs.

As family and friends gathered to mourn, they also celebrated the ordinary and enduring ways Stutsman contributed to community life. Her music, her cakes, and her presence at local markets left marks that will continue to be felt by those who knew her.