Jill A. Ditmire

Obituary

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Jill A. Ditmire, age 56, Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31, 2021, in her residence.

Born April 9, 1964, in Logansport, she was the daughter of L. Joseph and Mary Kathleen Burns Ditmire.

Jill was a graduate of Logansport High School. 

According to a February 1, 2021 story in the Indianapolis Star, “The 1986 Butler University graduate was a journalist in the Midwest for 25 years, and played host to WFYI’s “Curious Mix,” “Indiana Outdoors” and “The Good Life.”  She also anchored WFYI’s “All Things Considered” program. 

Ditmire, a wine and food connoisseur, brought much knowledge to her broadcasting and local news career by authoring the “Wine Scene” column for the Broad Ripple Gazette and "Vintage Point" for the IndyStar. An American Wine Specialist-certified wine judge, Ditmire was the former owner of the Mass Ave. Wine Shoppe and Cafe in downtown Indianapolis. She was once a finalist in the Pillsbury Bake-Off.

Prior to her work at Indianapolis’ NPR-affiliate, Ditmire had a long history in local anchoring and reporting across the Midwest, including WTTV, ARTV, ALFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network.”

Surviving are a brother-in-law, Ken Boultinghouse, Dana Point, California; aunt, Angela Moss, Kokomo; and numerous cousins.

Her father, L. Joseph Ditmire; brother, Jeffrey J. Ditmire; uncle, Walter Moss; and several cousins, preceded her in death.

The Mass of Christian Burial for both Jill and her mother, Kathy, will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at All Saints Catholic Church, with Fr. Kyle Neterer, officiating.

Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Visitation for both Jill and her mother, Kathy, will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass County Community Foundation – Ditmire Family Scholarship Fund, PO Box 441, Logansport 46947. Envelopes will be available at the church.

The family has requested that COVID restrictions apply and masks are required.

The funeral mass for both Jill and Kathy will be broadcast live starting at 1:00 p.m. by going to Jill’s obituary at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.