Margaret M. Yeager
Feb 1, 2012
Margaret Yeager age 95, Brownsburg, passed Feb. 1, 2012. She was a homemaker and long time member of Bethesda Baptist Church. Her husband Royce Yeager preceded her in death. Survivors include children Durbin Yeager, Sharon Benge, Willis Yeager, Marcia Walker, and Margo Overton; sister Virginia Hutchinson; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1pm Sat. Feb. 4...
Paul W. Silke
Jan 31, 2012
Paul W. Silke Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 31, 2012. He was born July 27, 1921 in Elberfeld, IN to William and Florence McSwane Silke. He received his bachelor degree from University of Evansville and masters degrees from Indiana State University and Indiana University. He had been the band director at Tell City High School from 1945-67 and band director and...
Virginia Salmon
Jan 31, 2012
Virginia Coons Salmon age 69, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 31, 2012. She had been a teller for the State Bank of Lizton. Survivors include children Kim Fruchtnicht, Blake Salmon, and Sheree Dawson; sister Winifred (Freddie) Nugent; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be 12-2pm Sat. Feb. 4 at the New Harmony Baptist Church, 5693 Broyles Rd., Avon,...
Linda Kneip
Jan 25, 2012
Linda Tibbs Kneip 73, Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Brownsburg, passed away January 25, 2012. She is survived by husband of 14 years, Joseph Kneip; children Valerie Spoon (Mark), Jeff Brennan (Gloria), and Ron Ramey (Jenny);stepchildren Laura Baker (Robert) and Dan Kneip (Caroline); brothers James Tibbs and Mike Tibbs; grandchildren Nicholas (Joanna) Spoon, Mikayla Ramey, Karen Baker, Jenny Baker, Alex Baker,...
James E. Beeler
Jan 25, 2012
James E. Beeler 69, Indianapolis, passed away January 25, 2012. Jim was born in Indianapolis, June 4, 1942. He graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1961. Jim was a well known hairstylist and owner of The Hair Studio, and served in the Indiana National Guard. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Russell B. Beeler and Helen V. (Emmett)...
Beverly Arlene Gronow
Jan 24, 2012
Beverly Arlene Gronow 68, Brownsburg, passed away on January 24, 2012. She was a member of St. Malachy Church. She is survived by her husband, Michael Gronow; children, David Gronow, Susan Thurman, Robin Lovett; sister, Pamela Armiak; brother, Ronald Peters; and 9 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, January 27 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services...
Leona "Loni" Creekbaum
Jan 23, 2012
Leona "Loni" Creekbaum age 88, passed away on Mon. Jan. 23, 2012 in Naples, Florida. Mrs. Creekbaum was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Emery Wilson "Duke" Creekbaum. Loni was born in Roachdale, Indiana on Dec. 28, 1923. She was the daughter of Lee Roy and Bertha Gladys Riddle McCloud. She found employment at Allison Transmission,...
Thomas Edward Grote
Jan 23, 2012
Thomas Edward Grote 76, Brownsburg, passed away on January 23, 2012. He owned and operated Grote Lighting now known as Culture Lighting for 31 years retiring in 2004. He was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church, St. Christopher Catholic Church, Brownsburg American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife Catherine Doris Grote; children, Lisa...
Marilyn A. French
Jan 21, 2012
Marilyn Aukerman French 82, Brownsburg, went to be with the Lord on Sat., Jan. 21, 2012. She worked as a third grade school teacher for Brownsburg Community School Corp. She also taught elementary school in Auburn and Orleans, Indiana and was a high school teacher in Economy and Newport, Indiana. She received degrees from Miami of Ohio and Indiana University....
Ellen Louise Vansingel
Jan 17, 2012
Ellen Louise VanSingel age 92, Indianapolis, formerly of Granville, MI, passed away Jan. 17, 2012. A graduate of Mary Manse College, she had been supervisor of experimental metallurgy for GM Diesel Equipment Division, Grand Rapids for 30 years, retiring in 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. VanSingel. Survivors include sisters Rita Cross, Loretta Bocast, and...
Ella Marie Hammons
Jan 17, 2012
Ella Marie Heath Hammons age 92, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 17, 2012. She had retired from Tube Processing in 1984 and was a member of the Brownsburg Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by husband Chester Hammons; daughters Gloria West and Sylvia Bocock; stepson Chester Hammons. Survivors include sons Larry Heath and Montie Heath; daughter Vicki Cox; stepchildren...
Mildred Davidson
Jan 16, 2012
Mildred Davidson age 85, Indianapolis, passed away Jan. 16, 2012. She was a member of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Davidson. Survivors included children Dwight David Davidson, Larinda Hays, Albert (Bo) Davidson, Michael Davidson, and Theresa Wynne; brother Floyd Winzenread; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be from...
Rilda Calhoun
Jan 15, 2012
Rilda Calhoun age 93, Avon, passed away Jan. 15, 2012. She had formerly been a nursing aide at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Apostolic Bible Church. Her husband Arnold Calhoun and son Russell Calhoun preceded her in death. Survivors include children Arnold Calhoun, Victor Calhoun, Monica Asher, Edwin Calhoun, and Dwight Calhoun; sister Rosa Soot; brothers...
Alva Grismore Jr.
Jan 11, 2012
Alva Grismore Jr. 85, Indianapolis, passed away on Jan. 11, 2012. He worked in shipping and receiving for Uniroyal for 38 years. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Grismore; sons, Rocky (Teresa) Grismore and Stony (Teri) Grismore; grandchildren, Nathan, Brian, and Johnathan Grismore and great grandchild, Zane Grismore. There will be no services. Arrangements entrusted to Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
William G. Vorpe Iii
Jan 10, 2012
William Grant Vorpe III age 59, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 10, 2012. He was a motor sport enthusiast and loved classic cars. He had been the transmission service manager for Edwards Transmission for 14 years. Survivors include his loving wife Juanita Blankenship Vorpe; daughters Telisha Rakes and Jill Vorpe; stepdaughters Shasteen D. Smith and Daesha N. Caperton; mother Nancy Vorpe;...
Frances Jones
Jan 7, 2012
Frances Davis Amy Parrish Jones Born Feb. 14, 1919 in Laconia, IN to Stoy and Sylvia Davis. She was preceded in death by husband, Sidney Amy and husband, Jack Parrish, sisters Cleo (Lewis) Cooper and Louise (William) Dollens and her brother Clifford (Sara) Davis. She is survived by husband Wendell Jones; daughters Sandra (Steve) Tope, Sue (Larry) Myers, Danville, IN...
Cheryl D. Hughes
Jan 7, 2012
Cheryl D. Hughes age 68, Indianapolis, passed away Jan. 7, 2012. She was a member of the Avon Community Church of God. She was preceded in death by parents John and Mary Alexander, sister Phyllis Hines, and brother Keith Alan Alexander. Survivors included husband Robert Hughes; sons Keith (Kim) Redman and Kerry (Susan) Redman; brother Kevin (Phyllis) Alexander; 7 grandchildren....
Lloyd L. Downing
Jan 6, 2012
Lloyd L. Downing 92, formally of Brownsburg, IN, passed away on January 6, 2012 in Tampa, FL. He was employed for 35 years at Allisons, Division of General Motors, retiring in 1974. Lloyd was born in Putnam Co. on Dec. 6, 1919 to Roy and Ruth Downing. He was a member of the Sarasota Christian Church. He was preceded in...
Peggy B. Spears
Jan 5, 2012
Peggy B. Spears age 76, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 5, 2012. She had formerly worked at Western Electric. Her husband Loren Spears preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Michelle Butler; son Jim (Roxie) Spears; sister Patty Cole; grandchildren Ian (Amber), Jenna (Zach), Carly, Kaitlin, Dawn, and Tonya; 5 great grandchildren. In lieu of funeral services, a memorial visitation will...
David L. Mays
Jan 2, 2012
David Lee Mays Brownsburg, IN died Jan. 2, 2012 from a sudden heart attack. Born in Lafayette, IN, David held degrees from Taylor U., Purdue U. and Wheaton College. He was an extensive resource who spent over 30 years serving church and mission leaders. He is survived by his wife Marcy, his mother Dorothy, brothers Bob and Rick, 3 children...