Norma Jean Lucas
Dec 3, 2014
Norma Jean Lucas Age 82, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 3, 2014. She had been a secretary for Peerless Pump, retiring in 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Lucas. Survivors include her children Claude Lucas, Cindy Caruso, and Stephanie Stoll; brother Larry Orr; sister Marcia Sheppard; three grandchildren. Visitation will be 11am-1pm Mon. Dec. 8 at Matthews...
Earl E. Hamm
Dec 2, 2014
Earl E. Hamm, age 61, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 2, 2014. He was a successful businessman owning and operating Fog Enterprises and formerly owned and operated Diver Supply Indy West. He excelled as a certified scuba instructor for PADI, NAUI, and SSI. Through his company he became a Dive Master, and certified over 500 students in rescue, open water, and...
Hilda Thornburg Gunst
Dec 2, 2014
Hilda Thornburg Gunst 97, Bessemer City, NC passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2014 in Indianapolis, IN. Hilda was born in Beaumont, TX on Feb. 7, 1917 to the late Raymond and Charlotte Butler Thornburg. Hilda's family lived in Atkins, SC until Hilda was 16, and then moved to her father's hometown of Bessemer City, NC. Hilda graduated as valedictorian...
Aelred "Al" Francis Ahles
Dec 1, 2014
Aelred "Al" Francis Ahles, age 84, Brownsburg, IN passed away Dec. 1, 2014. He was born Sept. 17, 1930 to the late John F. and Mary Rooney Ahles in St. Cloud, MN. He graduated from Cathedral High School, St. Cloud, MN in 1948. He attended St. John's University in Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1959 with...
James L. Toombs
Nov 29, 2014
James L. Toombs Age 81, Pittsboro, passed away Nov. 29, 2014. He had worked in security for Allison's, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Lou Ellen Toombs; children Vicky Lynn O'Donnell, James D. (Cathy) Toombs, and Gary D. Toombs; sister Kay Swindell; 6 grandchildren and 11 great...
Charles E. Williams
Nov 25, 2014
Charles E. "Chuck" Williams Age 77, passed away at his home in rural Lebanon on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was born on Jan. 7, 1937 at home in Prairieton, Vigo Co. IN to Phillip Merl and Juanita (Campbell) Williams. He was reared and educated in Vigo Co. and graduated from Honey Creek HS in Terre Haute. Chuck served in...
Ursula E. Mitman
Nov 23, 2014
Dr. Ursula Post Mitman age 91, of Indianapolis, IN, died on Sunday, November 23, 2014. She spent her last days and hours surrounded by her family and the caring staff at Marquette. Ursula was born in Oschersleben, Germany. Her dream to become a physician was halted due to wartime Germany; despite obstacles she earned her medical degree in Frankfurt am...
Kimberly K. Strange
Nov 15, 2014
Kimberly Strange Age 52, Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 15, 2014. She was a registered nurse and had worked for St. Vincent Hospital and Dr. Todd Eder. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church at Eagle Creek and active in the prayer blanket ministry. She was also a member of the Bell Choir at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was...
Gregory J. Creese
Nov 13, 2014
Gregory J. Creese Age 57, Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 13, 2014. He was a pilot for Kalitta and formerly a pilot for American Trans Air for 26 years. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 331 and the American Legion Riders. He is survived by his wife Carol Creese; children Jennifer Creese and Jason Creese;...
Richard A. Warrick
Nov 13, 2014
Richard (Dick) Warrick, 66, Indianapolis, died on November 13, 2014 at Manor Care Prestwick in Avon after a courageous battle against cancer. Mr. Warrick was born on March 13, 1948 in Indianapolis to the late Milton R. Warrick and Elizabeth (Shepard) Warrick. Mr. Warrick graduated from Brownsburg, IN high school in 1968. He proudly served his country in the United...
Julius Gilbert Farmer
Nov 6, 2014
Julius Gilbert "Gib" Farmer Age 81, Plainfield, passed away Nov. 6, 2014. He was a member and elder of Connection Pointe Christian Church. He had been the business manager for the Greencastle Banner Graphic Newspaper, retiring in 1995 and was a US Army veteran. Survivors include his wife Alma Sue Hatfield Farmer; children Jeffrey G. (Karen) Farmer, J. Matthew (Sharon)...
Brenda S. Redman
Nov 2, 2014
Brenda S. Redman, age 64, Indianapolis, formerly of Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 2, 2014. She is survived by her children Kenneth (Rebecca) Redman and Melissa (Spencer) Justice; granddaughter Lydia Redman; fiancé Ron Wiegand; sister Darlene Fordice. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Wed. Nov. 5 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 10am Thurs. Nov. 6. Burial will be...
Ross A. Mcclain
Nov 2, 2014
Ross A. McClain, age 70, Brownsburg, passed away on Nov. 2, 2014. He was the founder of the Crossroads Drive-Thru Feed Barn. He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Joyce McClain; children Jennifer (Sam) Stone, Janet K. (Bill) Boggs, Micah (Mendy) McClain; brother Ray McClain; grandchildren Elizabeth, Isaiah, and Seth McClain; nephew Matt McClain; niece...
Bonnie J. Thomas
Oct 29, 2014
Bonnie Jean Simpkins Thomas, 86, Indianapolis, formerly of Moline, Illinois, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at IU Health West Hospital, Avon, Indiana. Services are 11 am at First Presbyterian Church of East Moline, followed by interment at Rock Island National Cemetery at 2 pm, Friday, November 7. She was born May 16, 1928 in Cleveland,...
Ken Myers
Oct 28, 2014
Ken Myers Age 59, Brownsburg, passed away on Tuesday Oct. 28, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Clinton, IN, Ken was a remarkable man who touched many lives. He was the owner of Myco Truck & Trailer Supply for 25 years, a loving husband of 41 years, a wonderful father and papaw, devoted brother, and a friend...
Nancy E. Russell
Oct 28, 2014
Nancy E. Russell, age 73, Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 28, 2014. She had been a Hearing Officer for the Indiana Dept. of Revenue and a member of Faith Missionary Church. She is survived by her children Deborah Russell, Susan (Scott) Evans, Lori Brauer, Johnny (Sandy) Russell, and Kurtis (Crystal) Russell; brothers Tom (Robin) Dawes and Dennis (YaoHsin) Dawes; 10 grandchildren...
Barbara F. Gruber
Oct 25, 2014
Barbara Faye (Fleischer) Gruber age 85, Brownsburg, passed away peacefully, October 25, 2014. Formerly in insurance, she committed to staying home to be a full-time homemaker and wonderful mother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Donald E Gruber. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Lisa) Gruber and daughter, Karen (Richard) Schulze and grandson, Alexander Gruber. Fortunate...
Patricia A. Murphy
Oct 21, 2014
Patricia A. Murphy, age 79, Danville, passed away Oct. 21, 2014. She worked as a group leader for RCA. She was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church and the Brownsburg American Legion Women's Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Murphy. Survivors include children, Linda Bogle, Joseph (Susan) Murphy, James Murphy, and John (Jane) Murphy; brothers...
Robert D. Hannum
Oct 21, 2014
Robert Hannum, age 54, Pittsboro, passed away Oct. 21, 2014. He worked for Delta Faucet for 29 years in product service. He is survived by his wife Mary Hannum; children Paige and Spencer Hannum; father Robert (Jacque) Hannum; mother Martha Hannum; sister Lisa (Jeff) Moore; brother John (Melissa) Hannum; and grandmother Juanita Hannum. He is also survived by a large...
R. Beri Stapleton
Oct 18, 2014
R. Beri Stapleton, age 81, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 18, 2014. She had been a secretary and was a member of St. Malachy Church. She enjoyed volunteering at St. Malachy and worked at the Brownsburg Public Library repairing books. She was preceded in death by her husband James M. Stapleton. Survivors include her wonderful sons Matthew and Jamie Stapleton; grandchildren,...