Laura Ann (Meyer) Hambuechen, 90, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2011, at River Pointe Health Campus.

She was of the Catholic Faith and attended St. John's Church in Daylight, Indiana. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1939, and Bramwell Business College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in business. She was a world traveler, photographer and an equestrian.

Laura Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Louis P. Hambuechen; parents, Herman J. and Regina (Schnell) Meyer; brothers, Herman, John and Richard; and sisters, Helen Wilson and Margie Solomon.

She is survived by a sister, Mary Louise Barrows; many nieces and nephews, including William Barrows; great-nephew, Dustin Barrows, who was very special to Ann. She will be missed by many beloved friends as well.

Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday March 5, 2011, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 704 N. 1st Ave., Evansville, IN 47710. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with Fr. Jay Davidson officiating.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 N. First Ave, Evansville is handling the arrangements.

March 03, 2011
The small piece of my Aunt Ann that I knew, I would describe as an amazing woman. She saw the world and became an accomplished equestrian! I pray the Lord has her in His hands.
Love, Bea Wiesner, Seguin, Texas

March 04, 2011
I had the pleasure of conversing deeply with my Auntie Ann for 4 and 5 hours at a time during her final days. We enjoyed (per her request) a real Budweiser in a private combined celebration of her 90th b-day, valentine’s day and her anniversary. She was engaging, authentic, wise, witty and a joy to converse with. In depth we discussed her life's loves of her husband, her photography, her horses, and transatlantic world travels. In her 90 years the eccentric Laura Ann touched people deeply, was loved by family and strangers and still making friends in the later days. She was very aware of the unique and full life she enjoyed and humbled by the care given in the final days. I am sure she is reunited with Lou, back on her horse, camera in hand and enjoying the travels of the afterlife. Auntie Ann you will be missed by many. Rest in Peace.
Dustin Barrows, Evansville, Indiana

March 04, 2011
I was honored to have had the privilege to know and care for Ann. May she rest in peace. Prayers and condolences to her friends and family.
Jacquelyn Fehd RiverPointe Health Campus, Evansville, Indiana

March 04, 2011
Ann was such a sweet and inviting lady. When I came to town my parents owned an automotive detail shop and I had the pleasure of picking up Ann's very well cared for green Jaguar from her home in McCutchanville. I can remember coming into her home with my step-father and she seemed to always have a basketball game on TV. I have ofter wondered about Ann and how she was doing. She was very special then and I know her love will live on in her family. Many blessing. Renee (Dan) Buck, Evansville, IN.
Renee Buck, Evansville, Indiana

March 04, 2011
To Sarah Ruth and family, our condolences.
Sue and Kevin Wilson, Greenwood, Indiana

Mar 4, 2011
I have fond memories of Ann from her visits to St. Louis with her husband Louis Hambuechen, my grandfather. She was a warm and kind lady.
James Hambuechen , Washington, DC