Theresa Wilson
May 5, 2011
Theresa M. Wilson 44, Brownsburg, passed away May 5, 2011. She had been an office manager for Dr. Cindy Brown and Westview Hospital. A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and granddaughter, she is survived by her husband Michael Wilson; children Kelsey, Katelyn, and Aaron Wilson; parents Patrick and Janice Turner; sister Michele Turner; brother Gary Turner; grandparents Shirley and Tommy...
Marie B. Schenck
May 5, 2011
Marie B. Schenck 96, Brownsburg, passed away May 5, 2011. She had been an executive secretary for the Department of Defense and was a member of Pittsboro Christian Church. Her husband Charles Schenck preceded her in death. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by son Charles Schenck and grandson Hans Schenck. Funeral services will be 1pm Mon. May...
Arla "Turtle" Hancock
May 5, 2011
Arla "Turtle" Hancock 59, Indianapolis, passed away May 5, 2011. She was a custodian for Plainfield High School and an active member of Chapel Rock Christian Church. She was preceded in death by daughter Machell Hodges and great grandchild Ava Edwards. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Mike Hancock; daughter Jenny Swain; brother David Chafin; sisters Jean...
Rosemary A. Farrar
May 5, 2011
Rosemary A. Farrar 84, Pittsboro, formerly of South Bend, passed away May 5, 2011. She was a member of St. Malachy Church in Brownsburg and former member of Corpus Christi Church in South Bend. She was preceded in death by her husband Myron Farrar. Survivors include children Tim Farrar, Dennis Farrar, James Farrar and Pat Courtney; 10 grandchildren and 8...
Wolfgang Wittkorn
May 1, 2011
Wolfgang Wittkorn 61, Avon, passed away May 1, 2011. He was a retired brick layer for Local Union 4. He was a member of St. Malachy Church. Survivors include his wife Debra A. Centrulla-Wittkorn; son Dennis (Rhonda) Wittkorn; brother Heinz (Linda) Wittkorn; sister Ursula (Kiev) Krowim; granddaughter Lily LoreLei Wittkorn; brothers-in-law Lawrence (Susan) Centrulla, Michael Centrulla, Thomas (Levon) Centrulla, James...
Charles E. Kamplain
Apr 30, 2011
Charles E. Kamplain 84, Brownsburg, passed away April 30, 2011. He had been a printer for the Indianapolis Star for 20 years, retiring in 1985 and was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a member of Whitestone Christian Church. His wife of 60 years, Marie Kamplain, and granddaughter Maria Lambert preceded him in death. Survivors include children Carol (Dale)...
Carl Robert Vaughn
Apr 29, 2011
Carl R. Vaughn 85, Brownsburg, passed away April 29, 2011. A graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute, he had worked for Castleton and Hall House Lumber for over 50 years, retiring in 2000. He was a US Marine veteran of WWII. His wife Barbara Vaughn preceded him in death. A gentle man, he was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and...
Joan M. Blacker
Apr 25, 2011
Joan M. Blacker 84, Brownsburg, passed away April 25, 2011. She grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, graduated from Clarke College, and was a dietitian for over 50 years. She was a member of St. Malachy Church, American Dietetic Association, and the Guardian Angel Guild. Her husband Jack Blacker preceded her in death. Survivors include her children Paul Blacker, Laura Woodward,...
James Blankenship
Apr 24, 2011
James V. Blankenship 67, Brownsburg passed away April 24, 2011. He had been a pipe fitter for Citizens Gas 38 years, retiring as a crew leader in 2006. He was a US Marine veteran of Vietnam and a member of the NRA and North American Hunting & Fishing Club. He is survived by his mother Ruby Blankenship Longworth; sister Marsha...
Linda (Morale) Broderick
Apr 23, 2011
Linda (Morale) Broderick, 82, Brownsburg, died early Saturday morning of a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born Ermelinda Morale in Rome, Italy on October 3, 1928, she met her American soldier hero Tech 5 Martin William (Bill) Broderick, whom she married and returned with to Indianapolis. In pursuit of their American dream, she gained her citizenship and they established a...
James L. Ray
Apr 21, 2011
James L. Ray 64, Brownsburg, passed away April 21, 2011. He had been a computer operator for State Auto Insurance Co. for 44 years, retiring in 2009. He was a volunteer fireman for Brownsburg Fire Dept. for 15 years, retiring as a Captain and owned and operated the Hendricks Co. Ambulance Service from 1985 to 1993. He was a US...
Barbara L. Garrard
Apr 19, 2011
Barbara L. Garrard, 83, Brownsburg, died April 19, 2011. She grew up in Montezuma, IN and graduated from Blackburn College in 1948. She married John Garrard in June 1949. Her husband John survives. She was the mother of 3 sons Doug (Sandy), Martinsville, Kent (Barbara), Avon Lake, OH, and Stan (Diane), Brownsburg. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 6 great...
Marlene E. Calhoun
Apr 19, 2011
Marlene E. Calhoun 79, Brownsburg passed away April 19, 2011. She retired from the VA Hospital Indianapolis as a payroll supervisor and had volunteered for 15 years for Gulfside Regional Hospice in Holiday, FL, after retirement. She is survived by husband James E. Calhoun; daughter Shari Calhoun; son Michael Calhoun; stepson James E. Calhoun Jr. (wife Patti); grandson Brett Michael...
Hazel Pierle
Apr 16, 2011
Hazel Pierle 77, Brownsburg, passed away April 16, 2011, after an extended illness. She was born in Hindman, KY on Jan. 15, 1934. Hazel was the daughter of the late Elisha and Emaline Napier Patrick. Hazel was a loving mother and devoted wife. She cherished nothing more than her children. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward...
Genevieve M. Turk
Apr 11, 2011
Genevieve M. Turk 69, Brownsburg, passed away April 11, 2011. She was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Turk. Survivors include children Michael Turk, Albert Turk Jr., Charles Turk, and Mary Beth Miller; 7 grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A memorial gathering will be held at the Al Turk...
David Onan Finchum, Sr.
Apr 10, 2011
David Onan Finchum Sr., 79, a native of Brownsburg, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. David retired from Ford Motor Co. of Indianapolis and worked as a Real Estate Broker, Agent and Developer. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elena Mae (White) Finchum;...
Donald E. Mitchell
Apr 8, 2011
Donald E. Mitchell 84, Indianapolis, passed away April 8, 2011. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, had been a farmer and worked at General Motors. He was a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by wife Sheila Mitchell, parents Lyman and Mabel Mitchell, brothers Wayne, Larry, and Loren Ray Mitchell. Survivors include wife Marjorie Mitchell;...
Clara M. Tate
Apr 6, 2011
Clara M. Tate 73, Clermont, went to be with the Lord April 6, 2011. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church and had been a secretary there for 16 years, retiring in 2000. A loving wife of 53 years, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by husband Charles Tate; children Terry (Anita) Tate, Vicki (Roger) Duncan, Jay Tate, and...
Patricia "Tish" L. Day
Apr 6, 2011
Patricia L. "Tish" Day 49, Brownsburg, passed away April 6, 2011. She was a homemaker and member of the Krannert Club. Her father Bobby Collins preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Jenna Day, Douglas Day, and Shelby Day; mother Dana Collins; sisters Pam Allgood and Penny Cummins; brother Mickey Collins; special friend Tony Williams. Funeral services...
Fred Wasson Mckee
Apr 1, 2011
Fred Wasson McKee, 69, died April 1, 2011, in Indianapolis. He was chairman of the board of the Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company and president of McKee Realty Corporation. He is survived by his widow, Susan, his son, David and his daughter, Elizabeth. A calling will be held from 1-3p.m. Saturday, April 9, in Matthews Mortuary, 690 East 56th...