Obituary Listing

Feb 13, 2024

Billy Gene DeFord Jr. 71, Brownsburg, passed away on February 13, 2024.  He was a truck driver for over 45 years driving for Cargo Express, Speedy Inc., and Prime Distribution.  Billy was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Mary "Jo" DeFord; brother Howard "Skip" DeFord; sister Kathleen Johnson.  He is survived by his loving wife Judy DeFord.  ...

Feb 13, 2024

Jennifer L. Swift

40, Indianapolis, one of God's special angels, passed away on February 13, 2024.  She was a member of the Revival Community Church and loved doing arts and crafts.  Jennifer is survived by her parents Merrit and Dawn Swift; sister Heather (William) Hooker; grandmother Jane Sharp; nephew Alex Hooker; niece Esme Hooker; several aunts, uncles,...

Feb 13, 2024

Dennis Lee Dodson April 25, 1931 - February 13, 2024

Dennis Dodson, age 92 of Brownsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born April 25, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Carlos and Ethel (Lane) Dodson. Preceding him in death is his wife (Dorothy) and son (Derek). His siblings: Donald and Ronald...

Feb 13, 2024

Bonnie M. Brown

95, formerly of Brownsburg, passed away on February 13, 2024. She was a member of Westlake Community Church and worked as a sales clerk at J.C. Penney for many years. She enjoyed travel and was an avid reader, Canasta player, and dog lover. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Brown and...

Feb 12, 2024

Michael (Mickey) James Kalsek Sr. 77, Avon, passed away on February 12, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1946 to Rose and Louis Kalsek. He served in the Air Force before attending Robert Morris University to study accounting. He utilized his degree while working for numerous automobile companies and finishing his career at the BMV.

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Feb 8, 2024

David M. Helm, a devoted truck driver of 25 years, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, at the age of 52. David's life was marked by a profound commitment to his work and a passion for learning and exploration.

David's journey was enriched by his love for technology, often found immersed in his work on computers,...

Feb 6, 2024

Joanne Gruber

of Brownsburg swapped her earthly home of 86 years for a heavenly one on February 6, 2024.  The deed to this heavenly home was sealed when she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in 1970. She was a well-loved mom, grandma, and great grandma to her family. Joanne was also loved by her circle...

Feb 5, 2024

Gary Joe Timmons

70, Indianapolis, passed away at his home on February 5, 2024.  He attended Anderson High School class of '72, Ball State University, and was a US Navy veteran.  Gary previously lived in Phoenix, AZ and worked for Honeywell for many years before moving back to Indiana.

He was a member of the...

Feb 2, 2024

James Bernard King, age 92, a man so loved, was taken home to be with Jesus, and those gone before him on February 2, 2024 at Cleveland Heart Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on December 21, 1931 in Mazomanie, Wisconsin to Carroll & Alice (Murphy) King. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States...

Jan 29, 2024

Freeman W. Smith

We are sad to announce the passing of Freeman W Smith at the Brownsburg Meadows Senior Care facility, Brownsburg, Indiana.  He had previously been a resident of Glenwood, Indiana for over 70 years. He passed away at the age of 95 on January 29, 2024.

Freeman was born July 1, 1928 and...

Jan 27, 2024

Janet Kay Giles

79, Brownsburg, passed away on January 27, 2024.

Janet was born in Indianapolis and raised in Boone County, Indiana. She met Jack - her knight in shining armor - on a blind date while attending Perry Central where she was a cheerleader.  After graduating she could not wait to marry Jack and...

Jan 27, 2024

Jack Earl Lyons 56, Monrovia, passed away January 27, in Richmond, IN. He was a life-long truck driver working for Holland and Price and Gregory Pipeline.  An avid fan, he loved all things racing and football. He was preceded in death by his parents John B. and Gloria Lyons.  Jack is survived by children Karrie Lyons and Kyler Stauffer;...

Jan 22, 2024

Ava Dean Garrett Bowman

The second oldest of four (4) brothers born in Livingston, Tenn. on June 22, 1936, to Waylon Garrett and Vassie Lela Ayres Garrett moved to Indianapolis at the age of 18 and a few years later met my father, Clyde C. Bowman, at the Tee Pee Restaurant by the Marion County fairgrounds. They...

Jan 21, 2024

Merle Eugene Reitzler

84, Malcom, IA, aka the Pie Man, went to heaven to make pies on January21, 2024.  Merle was born on June 18, 1939 to John and Anna Reitzler in Brooklyn, IA.  After graduating from Brooklyn High School, he married Audrey Kay Shimp on Aug. 12, 1961.  Merle and Audrey had five wonderful children, Chuck,...

Jan 18, 2024

Geraldine Fay Sanders

96, Brownsburg, passed away on January18, 2024.  She was a member of Brownsburg Church of Christ.  Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband Ershell Sanders; sons Mark Sanders, Max Sanders; parents Otis and Vina McAnninch.  Survivors include her sons Michael (Liz) Sanders, Terry (Lu Ann) Sanders; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  Visitation...

Jan 18, 2024

Jordan E. Boscia, 12, Brownsburg, passed away on January 18, 2024. He was a sixth-grade student at Brownsburg East Middle School. Jordan is survived by his loving parents Jim and Katie Boscia; brother Jackson Boscia; grandparents Jim and Susan Boscia, Pat and Kendra Wetuski, Richard and Candice Dykhuizen; and great grandmother Joy Greiner. Jordan was so full of life...

Jan 16, 2024

In Loving Memory of John Lanier Haynes

John Lanier Haynes, born on May 1, 1923, in Lincolnton, GA, departed from this world on January 16, 2024, at the age of 100. His life was marked by a profound dedication to God, duty, a lasting commitment to family, and a love story that endured the test of time....

Jan 16, 2024

Roger J. Williams, 79, passed away January 16, 2024. He was born to Jay and Lois Williams. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran serving from 1962 to 1966. Before becoming a Marine, Roger started work at the early age of 13 in his father's gas station and at his construction company. His main occupation, however, was as...

Jan 16, 2024

Mary Ruth (Hershberger) Houston of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully at the home of her son on January 16, 2024. She was born April 7, 1938 in Attica, IN to the late Robert and Theresa (Mahoney) Hershberger. Preceding her in death were brothers Paul James Hershberger and John D. (Linda)Hershberger, and infant daughter Brenda Sue Houston. She is survived by...

Jan 15, 2024

Dr. Samuel A. Guthrie

76, of Brownsburg, passed away on January15, 2024.  He was a graduate of Cascade High School, Indiana University, and Palmer College of Chiropractic.  He practiced Chiropractic in Speedway, IN for over 40 years.  He was Chiropractor to several Indy 500 race teams, an active member of Cornerstone Christian Church in Brownsburg and Joy...