Geraldine Sweeney
Nov 8, 2015
Geraldine Sweeney, 92, long time resident of Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 8, 2015. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Brownsburg. Her husband Edward William Sweeney preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter Sandra (Jerry) Grace; two grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11am to 12 noon Wed. Nov. 11 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Brownsburg,...
Jimmie L. Watson
Nov 4, 2015
Jimmie L. Watson 81, Scottsboro, AL, formerly of Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 4, 2015. He had been an agent for TWA Airlines and retired after 35 years. He was also a US Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife Donna Watson; daughters Rhonda Hayes, Regina Watson and Renee Watson; stepsons John Stagner and Jared Stagner; sister-in-law Maxine Watson; seven grandchildren and...
Carl E. Johnson
Nov 3, 2015
Carl E. Johnson 92, Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife Genevieve (Jenny) of 65 years; daughter Diane Killingback; grandchildren Kristopher and Kolbi; nephew Doug (Debbie) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dora, Earl, Ora and Ernie Johnson and brother-in-law Gene Pendergrast. Carl was born in a farm house in Brownsburg on...
Jane Morse
Nov 1, 2015
Jane Morse, 72, Indianapolis, passed away Nov. 1, 2015. She had been a loan processor for Veterans Administration. Her husband Paul Morse preceded her in death. Survivors include children Bryan Morse and Paula Bell; brother Greg Calvert; sisters Sue Cooper, Judy Burns and Sherry Graves; 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10am to 12 noon Fri. Nov. 6 at Matthews...
Richard Kenneth Marrs
Oct 31, 2015
Richard (Kenny) Marrs 73, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 31, 2015. He retired from United Technology Carrier Corp. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife Vicki Marrs; sons Rick Marrs, Kevin Marrs, and Morgan Marrs; daughter Patty Jackson; stepchildren Wade Haycox and Kim Workman; sister Carolyn Brown, eight grandchildren and two...
Jerry Lee Nichols
Oct 28, 2015
Jerry L. Nichols, 70, Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 28, 2015. He had been a skilled tradesman at General Motors Allison. He was a US Navy Veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW and American Legion. He had also served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Fayette County. Survivors include his wife Sharon Nichols; children Darrell (Kimberly) Hart, Victoria (Gerald)...
Jean M. Skinner
Oct 25, 2015
Jean Marie Wallis Skinner Jean passed peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday October 25, 2015 at Hendricks County Hospital in Danville IN. Jean was born on June 12, 1931 in Cairo Illinois. She was the daughter of St. Elmo Wallis of Mayfield, Kentucky and Marie (Moreland) Wallis of Cairo, IL. She is preceded in death by her...
James L. Robinson
Oct 20, 2015
James Lucas Robinson 84, Brownsburg went home to God on Oct. 20, 2015. He was a member of Church of God; He was a Retired Railroad Brakeman and a US Army Korean veteran. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dora, his parents Herbert Robinson and Florence Lucas Robinson Summers and Zollie Summers, W. Frankfort, IL; his sisters...
Glenda Rose Norris
Oct 20, 2015
Glenda Rose Norris, 74, went home to God on Oct. 20, 2015. She was a member of St. Malachy Church and had been a beauty advisor for Walgreens. She was preceded in death by her parents Vonley and Marietta Sturgeon. Survivors include sons Stephen and Gregory (Julie) Norris; daughters Cheryl (Dwayne) Trice and Robin (Donny) Groth; 3 sisters; and 3...
Joel Patrick Johnston
Oct 15, 2015
Joel Patrick Johnston, Indianapolis (Hendricks County), 45, passed away October, 15, 2015. Joel is survived by his wife of 23 years, Loran; children Dylan, Abby, Gavin and Amelia; parents Harold and MaryAnn Johnston; siblings Jimmy Johnston and Jill Ward. During 2015, Joel fought cancer valiantly with grace, strength, courage, love and faith. Cancer, however, cannot and will not define Joel....
Dolores L. Hales
Oct 15, 2015
Dolores L. Hales 86, Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 15, 2015. She had been a teacher's aide for the Merrillville Schools and had attended St. Christopher Catholic Church in Speedway. Her husband Joseph Hales preceded her in death in 2000. Survivors include children Edward Hales and Patricia Hales; brother Vincent Green. There are no services planned at this time. Contributions may...
Charlotte B. Shearer
Oct 12, 2015
Charlotte B. Shearer 86, Pittsboro, passed away Oct. 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband David Shearer in 2001. Survivors include children Henrietta Doss, Martin Shearer and Martha Bartlett, sister Martha Williams; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Wed. Oct. 14 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 10am Thurs....
Richard Edward Roseman Sr.
Oct 11, 2015
Richard Edward "Dick" Roseman Sr. 80, Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Oct. 11, 2015. Dick was a 1953 graduate of Cathedral High School where he was a member of two state football championships and was an All City All State running back. He was a member of the United States Naval Reserve, IBEW 481, and owner of Electro Technical Services...
Gerald Kross
Oct 6, 2015
Gerald Kross 88, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 6, 2015. He had been a distribution manager for J.C. Penney Co., a veteran of the US Army, and a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Shirley Kross; children Denise (Donald) Wethington, Kevin Kross, and Kirk Kross. Visitation will be from 10-11am Thurs. Oct. 8 at Matthews...
Bill N. Pappas
Oct 5, 2015
Bill Nick Pappas, 90, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 5, 2015. He was born on Nov. 25, 1924, in Indianapolis, the son of the late Nick B. and Zoi (Siamas) Pappas. Bill was an auto mechanic for Lincoln-Mercury dealers for over 60 years, retiring from Crossroads Lincoln-Mercury in 1991. He is survived by his wife Donna, of 57 years, son Bill...
Jeraldine Ruse
Oct 4, 2015
Jeraldine Ruse 84 Brownsburg, passed away on October 4, 2015. She was born May 13, 1931 in Speedway, IN. She was a member of the Brownsburg American Legion Post 331 Auxiliary and had worked for St. Vincent Hospital as a unit clerk for close to 20 years. Jeraldine is survived by a daughter, Rita Sue Mier (Jim); a son David...
Gary T. Irwin
Sep 30, 2015
Gary T. Irwin, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Sept. 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born August 10, 1946 in Ellwod City PA. He retired from Deluxe Corporation after 35 years of employment. After retirement Gary also worked as a school bus driver for Brownsburg Community Schools and custodian for his church. Gary...
Carol Sue Ward
Sep 26, 2015
Carol S. Ward, 71, passed away on Sept. 26, 2015. She worked in human resources for the State of Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Ward; parents George and Daina Berzenye; sister Rose Ann Kelley; and brothers Terry and Jon Berzenye. Survivors include children Brian (Tabatha Hellmers) Ward, Caryn (Erick) McCoy, Scott (Cindy) Ward; brothers Michael,...
Thomas M. Melling
Sep 25, 2015
Thomas M. Melling 76, Brownsburg, passed away Sept. 25, 2015. He had retired from Western Southern Life Insurance Co. as a sales agent. He was a member of the Brownsburg American Legion, the Moose and Elks Lodge and had served in the US Navy from 1958 to 1967. Survivors include his wife Joan Melling; sons Mike Melling, Steve Melling (Diana...
Wilma M. Williams
Sep 24, 2015
Wilma M. Williams 89, Brownsburg, passed away Sept. 24, 2015. She was a member of the Journey Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Williams, two sons and two grandsons. Survivors include children Cheryl Pauley, Mary A. Harrington, Larry Williams, and Becky (Bill) Gay; sister Julia Lane; 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great...