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...
Sterling Westlake
Dec 30, 2011
Sterling Westlake age 60, Plainfield, passed away Dec. 30, 2011. He had been a conductor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of Life Tabernacle Church and United Train Union. Survivors include his wife Connie Westlake; children Christopher (Tracey) Westlake, Jason (Jennifer) Westlake, Nicholas (Kendra) Westlake, Frankie O'Neil Allen, Ryan Allen,...
Barbara Soeurt
Dec 29, 2011
Barbara Josephine Soeurt age 73, Pittsboro, departed to Heaven on Dec. 29, 2011. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her husband William; son Wm. Douglas Soeurt (Shannon); daughters Debra Kay Wilcox (Rick) and Dana Marie Shirrell (Dennis); grandchildren Christina and Wm. Joshua Soeurt, James (Elisa) and LeeAnn Wilcox, Kaylee and Krystal Shirrell; brothers...
Michael E. Fritz
Dec 25, 2011
Michael E. Fritz age 58, Indianapolis, passed away Dec. 25, 2011. He worked for Tom O'Brien Chrysler. A loving father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife Dori; daughters Joanna Anderson, Leisa Brickert, Tricia Aynes, and Elizabeth McFarland; mother Evelyn Heckman; brother Larry Fritz; sisters Lynda Miller, Patty Parkins, Tracey Nicoletti, and Lori Fritz; and 7 grandchildren. Visitation will...
Marla Farmer
Dec 23, 2011
Marla Walker Farmer age 37, Jamestown, IN, passed away on Fri. Dec. 23, 2011 at her home. Marla was born on Dec. 20, 1974 in Danville and spent her childhood around all type of animals on the family farm. She enjoyed finding old pieces of furniture and with a little hard work and paint turned it into stylish, trendy, vintage-style...
Ershell E. Sanders
Dec 17, 2011
Ershell E. Sanders age 84, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 17, 2011. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and had been a machine operator at GM Allisons for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Brownsburg Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife Geraldine Sanders; sons Max (Linda) Sanders, Michael (Liz) Sanders, Mark Sanders, and Terry...
James E. Calhoun
Dec 17, 2011
James E. Calhoun age 84, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 17, 2011. He had been chief of maintenance at VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, for 14 years, retiring in 1984. He was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church, Brownsburg American Legion and Brownsburg Masonic Lodge. His wife Marlene Calhoun preceded him in death. Survivors include children...
Walter "Skip" Whiting
Dec 16, 2011
Walter "Skip" Whiting age 71, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 16, 2011. He had been an air traffic controller for the FAA, retiring in 1995 and currently owned Whiting Business Services. He had served in US Army. He was a member of Pittsboro Masonic Lodge, Brownsburg American Legion and Plainfield Eagles, and attended Cornerstone Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Sandra...