Norma Jane Steinhart

Norma Jane (Olinger) Steinhart, age 84, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital, Jasper, IN. Norma was born on September 10, 1941, in Ferdinand to the late Anthony and Freida (Boeglin) Olinger. She married Del Steinhart September 8, 1962. Norma was deeply devoted to her family and found her greatest joy in the lives of her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved each of them unconditionally and always offering her support, encouragement and love. She was a tremendous cook and she kept an immaculate home. Her home was always welcoming, orderly, and beautifully maintained. She loved playing cards and treasured the many friendships she formed around the card table. The games brought her great joy, but it was the companionship, laughter and fellowship of her dear friends that meant the most to her. She had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin, to Saint Francis of Assisi and to Saint Padre Pio. Surviving Norma is her husband of 63 years, Del Steinhart: sons John Steinhart and Michael (Kristi) Steinhart: grandchildren, Xavier (Ashlee), Trystan (Kayla), Kirk, and Kaden (Bree) Steinhart, Nathan Leistner and Autumn Terry; great grandchildren, Taylor (Ben) Holcombe, Cohen, Jaxon, Easton and Sawyer Steinhart, River Leistner, Braelynn Melvin and Annsley Gibson. She is also survived by her brothers Andy and Jerry Olinger. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her brother James Olinger and his wife Shirley; her sisters, Barbara Herbig and her husband Jerry, Mary Lee Meyer and her husband Earl (Joe). Also preceding her in death were her sisters-in-laws Nancy (Andy) Olinger and Julie (Jerry) Olinger. There will be a mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 A.M. EST, Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Jasper, IN, Father Jeff Read officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. Friends may visit with the family from 9:00 A.M. until service time, Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 950 Church Avenue, Jasper, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or to the Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, IN. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com

Norma Jane Steinhart

September 10, 1941 - May 23, 2026