Mary E. Hamstra
Dec 30, 2012
Mary E. Hamstra Age 90, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 30, 2012. She was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church and had been a Hendricks County 4-H leader and member of the Home Economics Club. She is survived by her husband Emmericus "Ricky" Hamstra; children Doris Stewart, Anthony (Diane) Hamstra, Charles (Kathy) Hamstra, and Dennis (Debra) Hamstra; 6 grandchildren and 9...
Charles Melvin Testerman
Dec 29, 2012
Charles Melvin Testerman Age 76, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 29, 2012. He had been a data processor for GM Allisons, retiring in 1992 after 38 years. He was a member of St. Malachy Church and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents Jess and Mary Dorris Testerman, brothers Maurice, James,...
David Allen Deer
Dec 28, 2012
David A. Deer Age 66, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 28, 2012. He had been an electrical engineer for Public Service Indiana and was a member of St. Malachy Church. Survivors include his wife Jo Ann Deer; children Eric Deer and Amy Deer; grandsons Eric and Evan Deer. Funeral services will be 12 noon Wed. Jan. 2 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg,...
Jerome "Jerry" Kowalski
Dec 27, 2012
Jerome "Jerry" Kowalski "Ski" age 75, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 27, 2012. He had been a network supervisor for Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System (IHETS) retiring in 1998. He was formerly employed by Indiana State Police and WNDU Television Station, Notre Dame, IN. He was a US Air Force Veteran, member and former commander of the Hendricks County Honor Guard,...
Marie Bersot
Dec 26, 2012
Marie Bersot Age 99, passed away Dec. 26, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Brownsburg and longtime active member of St. Malachy Church and Phi Beta Psi Sorority. Her husband George Bersot preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include no immediate survivors but numerous cousins. Funeral mass will be at St. Malachy Church at 10am Sat. Dec. 29...
David L. Jones
Dec 23, 2012
David L. Jones was born Oct. 16, 1925 to Howard and Cressie (Grabman) Jones at 210 Jennison St. Crawfordsville, IN, a home he lived in until he was inducted into the US Army in 1944. He passed away at his home in Avon on Dec. 23, 2012. He had one brother, Donald, who passed away in 1992. They were blessed...
Barbara Ellen Morris
Dec 20, 2012
Barbara E. Morris age 80, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 20, 2012. She had been a manufacturing customer service representative and was a member of Chapel Rock Christian Church. She is survived by her husband George Morris; children, Debby Morris, Larry (Sherri) Morris, Marsha (Steve) Glass, Judy Christie, and Duane (Kelly) Morris; brother Jerry Weakly; sisters Linda Overton and Becky Whisler;...
Doris M. Buetow
Dec 16, 2012
Doris M. Buetow age 88, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 16, 2012. She was a wife, mother and co-owner of McClain-Matthews Insurance Agency. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Brownsburg. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Howard Buetow; children Keith (Brenda) Buetow, Kenneth (Katherine) Buetow, Karen Sue (Philip) Collins, and Karl (Lisa) Buetow; 8 grandchildren. Visitation will...
Hazel L. Watson
Dec 14, 2012
Hazel L. Watson age 91, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 14, 2012. She had been a shipping and receiving bookkeeper for the Keeney Co. She is survived by her brother Charles (Marge) Watson; nieces Pam McCown, Patty Irish, and Teresa Smith; nephew Bobby Harris; 6 great nieces and nephews and one great great niece. Visitation will be 10am to noon Mon....
Meyerlyn "Mac" Mcclanahan
Dec 13, 2012
Meyerlyn "Mac" McClanahan age 85, Avon, passed away Dec. 13, 2012. He had been a self-employed electrical/mechanical engineer. He was an avid golfer at Quail Creek Golf Course and a member of the Plainfield Elks Club and the Society of Professional Engineers. His wife Betty McClanahan preceded him in death. Survivors include his children Marc McClanahan and Kim Woock; sister...
Dr. Thomas G. Garrison
Dec 5, 2012
Dr. Thomas G. Garrison was born April 4, 1930 in Posey County, Indiana, passed away December 5, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and mentor. He was a long time educator and community leader who was instrumental in the development of vocational and alternative school programs throughout central Indiana. He graduated with...
David J. Messmer
Dec 2, 2012
David Messmer Age 51, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 2, 2012. He had been Chief Financial Officer for Contour Hardening Inc. and was a member of St. Malachy Church. He is survived by his wife Debra Messmer; children Kyle (Meredith) Messmer, Abigail Messmer, and Samantha Messmer; parents Virgil and Clara Mae Messmer; brothers Joe, Frank, and Tony Messmer; sisters Joann Messmer...
Cordelia Fay Collings
Dec 1, 2012
Cordelia Fay (Ratliff) Collings Age 80, passed away on Sat. Dec. 1, 2012. Cordelia was born and raised in Lizton, IN to Clarence and May (Truax) Ratliff. She was a graduate of Speedway High School and attended Indiana University, and received her degree in Education from the University of Houston. She married John William Collings Aug. 28, 1957 in Lizton,...
Gordon R. Emmons
Nov 30, 2012
Gordon R. Emmons Age 87, Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 30, 2012. He had been a wind tunnel model maker for Grumman Aerospace for 44 years, retiring in 1988. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Survivors include his wife Grace Emmons; children Nancy (Louis) D'Agostino, Steven Emmons, and William Emmons; grandsons Michael D'Agostino and Joseph (Michelle) D'Agostino; brother Arthur...
Opal Marie Warren
Nov 28, 2012
Opal Marie Warren Brownsburg passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wed. Nov. 28, 2012. She was 91. Opal was born May 21, 1921 in Trader's Point as Opal Marie Delong. She was the daughter of Walter and Hattie Delong. She was one of six children; sisters, Fern "Brunes" Baker, Helen Burns; brothers, James, John, and Fred Delong. She graduated...
Triston M. Chandlee
Nov 26, 2012
Triston M. Chandlee Age 14, Indianapolis, passed away Nov. 26, 2012. A son that was always smiling that will always be loved and never be forgotten. He attended Brownsburg West Middle School and participated in many Brownsburg Middle School Sport Activities. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Judi Chandlee and cousin Jacob. He is survived by his loving...
James M. Rankinen
Nov 25, 2012
James M. Rankinen Age 71, Brownsburg, passed away Nov. 25, 2012. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Fayette. He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Rankinen. He is survived by sons Jason (Julie) Rankinen and Craig Rankinen; sister Janice Rutland. Memorial services will be at 1pm...
Billie Sue Holmes
Nov 22, 2012
Billie Sue Holmes age 84, Brownsburg, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away Nov. 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by son Chuck Holmes. Survivors include husband George H. Holmes, owner of Toastmaster Bakery; children Doug Holmes, Michael Holmes, and Janet Thompson; brother J. D. Harris; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Graveside services  2:30pm Sat. Nov. 24 at Brownsburg...
Mary Marsh Cummings
Nov 21, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Marsh-Cummings (Betty) Age 87, a long-time resident of Brownsburg, IN died after a brief illness on Nov. 21, 2012 at Rawlins House in Pendleton, IN. Before her death she also resided at Brownsburg Club Roland Manor and Brownsburg Meadows. Mary was born May 9, 1925 in Alma, MI to Orland E. and Leota L. (Griffith) Campbell. She retired...
Donald L. Douglass
Nov 21, 2012
Donald L. Douglass age 74, Pittsboro, passed away Nov. 21, 2012. He retired in 1997 as office manager for REMC Hendricks Power after 35 years. He attended Connection Pointe Christian Church for 27 years. Survivors include his wife of 55 years Deanna Douglass; children Michael Dean (Cathy) Douglass, Donald Nathan (Susan) Douglass, Deborah Kay (Michael) Flater, and Darrin Lee (Angela)...