Rex O. Smith
Feb 15, 2015
Rex O. Smith 86, Avon, passed away Feb. 15, 2015. He worked for Bryant Heating & Air for 32 years, retiring in 1985. His wife Zelma Willene Smith preceded him in death. Survivors include his son Kevin Smith; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Thurs. Feb. 19 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there...
John W. Jones
Feb 15, 2015
John W. Jones 79, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 15, 2015. He had been a pipefitter 43 years for Conrail, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, loved gardening and was a banquet chef. A sister, Frances Jones preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Thelma Jones; children Don Jones, David Jones, Terry Jones and Melinda...
John L. Royer
Feb 14, 2015
John L. Royer 68, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 14, 2015. He was a master electrician, member of IBEW 481, and had been the producer of the IMS Radio Network. He was a member of The Journey Church of Brownsburg, Stage Hands Local 30, and had been actively involved with the Indiana State Fairgrounds sound and public address system. He is...
Donald M. Shepherd
Feb 13, 2015
Donald M. Shepherd 80, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 13, 2015. He had been a sprint car owner and mechanic for many years and was inducted into the Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2010. He owned and operated S&S Concessions for 27 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Shepherd; children Lisa Howard and Paul (Lisa) Carr, Kenneth, Don,...
Roy L. Koontz Jr.
Feb 11, 2015
Roy L. Koontz Jr. 84, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away February 11, 2015. Roy was born August 29, 1930, to Roy Sr. and Edna Koontz (Gatlin). Roy is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia (Bahr); 5 daughters, Janet O'Connor (Danny), Marjorie Wilkinson, Carol Reinken (Paul), Susie Bates (Chris), Ruth Diaz (Tito); 2 sons, Keith (Lori) and Gary...
Richard N. Mcloed
Feb 10, 2015
Richard N. McLoed, age 88, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 10, 2015. He had been an aeronautical engineer at Allison's, retiring in 1986, after 35 years of service. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and a life time member of the Brownsburg Lions Club. His wife, Evelyn McLoed, preceded him in death. Survivors include children Larry (Debbie) McLoed, Marty...
Nikki A. Reed
Feb 10, 2015
Nikki A. Reed, age 64, Indianapolis, passed away Feb. 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Katherine Terry; son, Catlin Anderson; brother, Wayne Anderson; sister Gina Jones. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Demetria) McClinon, Larry (Octavia) Reed, Chann (Patronia) Reed; brother Cornell Lamar; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; special friends, Rosie Edmonds and...
William J. Swift
Feb 9, 2015
William J. Swift, age 71, Carmel, passed away Feb. 9, 2015. He had owned and operated Goodyear stores for many years. He was a US Army veteran. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Brenda Jane. He is survived by his wife Brenda Swift; children Jennifer (Jeremy) Cochran, Derrick (Becky) Swift; stepson Steve (Brynn) Cochran; brother...
Chester Crawford
Feb 8, 2015
Chester Crawford, age 79, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 8, 2015. He had worked as an inspector for General Motors for 27 years, retiring in 1992 and was a member of UAW. Survivors include his wife Oakie Crawford; children James Crawford, Kimberly (Kinnon) Wright, Kenneth (Terri) Crawford, and Chester Jerome (Rita) Crawford; brothers Don Crawford, Taylor Crawford and M. J. Crawford;...
Jon "Eric" Smith
Feb 4, 2015
Jon "Eric" Smith, age 57, Pittsboro, passed away Feb. 4, 2015. He was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church and the Brownsburg American Legion. He owned and operated Eric Smith Lawn Solutions. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Smith. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Smith; children Jason (Kristi) Sonicksen and Teah Sonicksen; mother Lynn...
Mary Louise Osborn
Feb 1, 2015
Mary Louise (Poggemann) Osborn, went to be with our Lord on Feb.1, 2015 at her Brownsburg home. She was 84. Born Jan. 19, 1931 in St. Bernard, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Meiners) Poggemann. She went to St. Clements grade school and Our Lady of Angels High School in St. Bernard, Ohio. She married...
Dorothy G. Coolbaugh
Feb 1, 2015
Dorothy G. Coolbaugh, age 93, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 1, 2015. She was a member and former organist at White Lick Presbyterian Church, Avon. Her husband Wilmer Coolbaugh preceded her in death. Survivors include children William Coolbaugh, Jeffrey Coolbaugh, Bruce Coolbaugh, Diane Coolbaugh, Lisa Cruz, Demaris Coolbaugh and Rachel Coolbaugh; sister Ruth Wetzler; three grandchildren. Memorial services will be held...
Ellen Louise Buchanan
Jan 30, 2015
Ellen Louise Buchanan Age 92, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 30, 2015. She was a member and former treasurer of the American Legion Post 331 Women's Auxiliary, Connection Pointe Christian Church, and an avid Pacer fan. Her husband Otis Buchanan preceded her in death. Survivors include children Barbara (Roger) Dohm and George (Connie) Buchanan; brother Clelland Looney; 4 grandchildren and 6...
Eilise M. Wilkening
Jan 29, 2015
Eilise M. Wilkening Born Oct. 2, 2001, lost her short battle with cancer on Jan. 29. 2015 at 4:19pm. Throughout her life she was a constant example of Christ's love to everyone she met. Through all the pain she experienced she never complained but would only ask how everyone else was handling the news. The start and end to every...
Geraldine J. Watson
Jan 28, 2015
Geraldine J. Watson Age 97, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 28, 2015. She had retired from Howard W. Sams Publishing. Survivors include her children James L. (Angie) Watson, Mary J. (Bernard) Butcher, and Marsha J. Rollins; 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A private family services will be held at a later date.
Larkin K. Murray
Jan 26, 2015
Larkin K. Murray, age 88, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 26, 2015. He had been a Tool and Dye Setter for General Motors. He was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church, Brownsburg and the UAW 23. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Donna Murray; parents Edmund and Amanda Murray; and several brothers and sisters. He...
James Marcus Stum
Jan 26, 2015
James M. Stum, age 73, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 26, 2015. He retired from the United States Army as a technician. He was a member of the Apostolic Bible Church, Brownsburg, American Legion Wayne Twp. Post, and VFW in Greenfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Marcus Stum and brother, Stephen Stum. He is survived by his wife...
James A. Reynolds
Jan 25, 2015
James A. Reynolds, age 70, Indianapolis, passed away Jan. 25, 2015. He had been an Indy Car Motor Sports Supervisor with Ashland Oil Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph A. Reynolds. He is survived by his wife Karen Reynolds; daughter Leah Reynolds; granddaughter Karoline Littleford; mother Mary Louvenia Reynolds; brother Dan Reynolds; sister Mary Jo Mendenhall;...
Elizabeth Louise Freije
Jan 25, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty Lou" Freije, age 80, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 25, 2015. She was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church, Brownsburg American Legion Post 331 Auxiliary, and worked as a baker for Brownsburg High School. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Ruby Downing, son Thomas J. Freije, and brother Michael Downing. She is survived by...
Brenda S. Costello
Jan 21, 2015
Brenda S. Costello, age 68, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband James Costello. Survivors include her children Kay Kammeyer, Pamala Cook, Jeffrey A. Costello, and Melissa Richards; brothers Wayne Hall and Don Hall; sisters Janie Webber, Beulah Blankenship, and Jean Allen; grandchildren Brandon, Matthew, Allison, Michael, Kurtis, Nathan, Amber, Casey, Jacob, Brittany,...