Naoma F. Nelson
Aug 8, 2011
Naoma F. Nelson age 87, Brownsburg, passed away Aug. 8, 2011. She was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church and was an avid bridge player. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Nelson and daughter Phyllis Mitchell. Survivors include son, Danny Nelson; daughters, Sherry Nelson and Paula Harlow; brother, Spencer Martin; sister, Mildred Booker; 12 grandchildren and 12...
Anges H. Tague
Aug 8, 2011
Anges H. Tague age 88, Brownsburg, passed away Aug. 8, 2011. She was born Oct. 18, 1922 in Vick, Bradley Co., Arkansas to Dennis and Hattie York. She moved to Leavenworth, KS in 1929, graduated from high school in 1940, and then moved back to Pine Bluff, Arkansas where she was employed in the personnel department of Sanderson & Porter,...
Jacobus M. "Kobus" Geldenhuis
Aug 5, 2011
Jacobus Marthinus Andreas "Kobus" Geldenhuis passed away at his home Aug. 5. He was a devoted husband, father, co-worker, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He had great enthusiasm for life and utterly enjoyed his career as a Metallurgical Engineer with his Nucor Steel teammates. Apart from his work he adored his family, enjoyed...
Sean R. Byrd
Aug 5, 2011
Sean R. Byrd age 43, Clayton, passed away Aug. 5, 2011. He worked for Walsh Construction as a union carpenter and was a member of Local Union 758. Survivors include his wife Donna Byrd; daughters Denise Janke and Devon Plott; 3 grandchildren; mother Sharon Sparby; father and stepmother Richard and Patricia Byrd; sisters Sheryl Lynch and Shelia Byrd; stepbrothers Tony...
Lyman "Tex" Morgan
Aug 3, 2011
Lyman (Tex) Morgan age 78, Brownsburg, passed away on Aug. 3, 2011. He had been a conductor and brakeman for Conrail 39 years, retiring in 1995. He was an Army Veteran and member of Crosspointe Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Morgan; son Layman Morgan; mother Wilma Morgan; brother William Morgan; 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren....
Irma L. Riggen
Aug 1, 2011
Irma "Penny" Riggen 88, of Speedway, passed away August 1, 2011. Penny retired from AT&T Corporation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. (Chuck) Riggen and her daughter, Chris Ann Minnick. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Silvan) Rathz; brother, Lester "Pete" Myers; 2 grandsons, Dan (Susan) Davidson and Jeff (Jacki) Riggen; 6 great grandchildren and...
Mark A. Bevins
Jul 30, 2011
Mark A. Bevins age 50, Brownsburg, passed away on July 30, 2011. He had been an engineer at Eli Lilly & Co. and was a US Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by daughter Savannah Bevins. He is survived by his wife Denise Bevins; children Ashtyn Curfman and Brooke Bevins; grandson Liam Curfman; parents Drexel and Mary Bevins; sister...
Kalei Welch
Jul 28, 2011
Kalei Nicole Welch age 5, Danville, passed away July 28, 2011. She is survived by her loving mommy and daddy Beth and Ben Welch; her brother Caleb; grandparents Charles and Sally Welch, Kay Hubley; great grandmothers Mabel McNulty and Mary Hubley; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be 5-7pm Mon. Aug. 1, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, Avon, with...
Kalei Welch
Jul 28, 2011
Kalei Nicole Welch age 5, Danville, passed away July 28, 2011. She is survived by her loving mommy and daddy Beth and Ben Welch; her brother Caleb; grandparents Charles and Sally Welch, Kay Hubley; great grandmothers Mabel McNulty and Mary Hubley; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be 5-7pm Mon. Aug. 1, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, Avon,...
Edwin S. Linn
Jul 27, 2011
Edwin S. Linn age 96, Brownsburg, passed away on July 27, 2011. He had worked at Burford Printing, retiring in 1961. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and member of the Crawfordsville Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by wife Edith Linn and grandson Jeff Linn. Survivors include children Neil (Juanita) Linn and Marcia (James) Hammons; brother Charles...
Eldon Larew
Jul 24, 2011
Eldon Rex Larew Age 71, passed away July 24, 2011. He was born July 30, 1939 in New Market, IN to the late Charles Larew and Bonnie (Busenbark) Larew. He retired from STALCOP in Thorntown and enjoyed hobbies of camping and woodworking. He was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church. Eldon is survived by his wife, Marie Raybourn Hollifield...
Douglas Keith Hensley
Jul 23, 2011
Douglas Keith Hensley Passed away on July 23rd at Meadow Lakes Community, Mooresville, IN at the age of 77. He was born to William and Bertha (Murray) Hensley in Waverly, TN on July 11, 1934. They preceded him in death along with brothers LaMarr, Bobby, Donald and mother of his child, Barbara (Douglas) Hensley. Keith retired from Roark Welding and...
Mary L. Guerrin
Jul 18, 2011
Mary L, Guertin age 97, Brownsburg, passed away July 18, 2011. She was a member of St. Malachy Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore H. Guertin. Survivors include daughter Louise M. (husband John) Irvin; 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10am Tues. July 26 at St. Malachy Church...
Earl H. Harpenau
Jun 29, 2011
Earl H. Harpenau 85, Brownsburg, passed away June 29, 2011. A Navy veteran of WWII, he had been a printer at Howard W. Sams, retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Malachy Church, Knights of Columbus, and Brownsburg American Legion. He was preceded in death by daughter Brenda Harpenau and grandson Duane Clark. A loving husband, father and...
Adele D. Schmitt
Jun 18, 2011
Adele D. Celmer Schmitt 93, Indianapolis, passed away June 18, 2011. Adele was born in New Haven, Connecticut in September 1917 to Francis and Janina Strojewska Celmer. She married Gerard F. Schmitt, Sr., in 1941. They lived in Barrington, New Jersey, Indianapolis, and North Fort Meyers, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband and six siblings. She is...
Thelma L. Knopp
Jun 14, 2011
Thelma L. Knopp Avon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior June 14, 2011. She had worked for Allison Transmission for 48 years, retiring in 2006. She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church. Survivors include husband Larry Knopp; daughters Joni Stinger and Kelly (Damon) Knopp-Palmer; brothers William Kappel, Donald Kappel, and Richard Kappel; sisters Pauline Record, Wilma...
Edward Pierle
Jun 14, 2011
Edward Pierle 78, Brownsburg, passed away, June 14, 2011 at his home in Brownsburg. Ed was born in Indianapolis on Sept. 7, 1932. He was the son of the late George and Adelaide (Fahy) Pierle. Ed was preceded in death by his wife Hazel (Patrick) of 57 years. He is survived by his 7 children, Patrick (Patricia), Pam Doctor (Phil),...
Andrew & Abigail Fortunak
Jun 13, 2011
Andrew L. Fortunak Abigail A. Fortunak Beloved infant twins of Paul and Jessica Fortunak, Avon, IN, passed away June 13, 2011. In addition to their parents, Andrew and Abigail are survived by grandparents Linda Spry, Richard and Joan Fortunak; great grandmother Rita Kopala. Graveside services will be held 10am Fri. June 17 at Brownsburg Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Matthews Mortuary,...
Charles F. Ring
Jun 10, 2011
Charles F. Ring 83, Brownsburg, formerly of Girard, IL, passed away June 10, 2011. He attended Girard High School and was a long time farmer before retiring. He was an Army veteran of Korean War. His wife Deloris Ring preceded him in death. He is survived by daughter Charlene (Terry) Harmon; stepsons Harold Stewart and S. J. Stewart; stepdaughters Deloris...
Eva Lou Pionke
Jun 8, 2011
Eva Pionke 79, Avon, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011. She had been a Clerk for United Airlines for 25 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Moose, Knights of Columbus, and Elks Club. Graveside Service will be at Jefferson Cemetery in Upland, IN on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 11am. She was preceded in...