Belinda Kay Sharkey
Sep 6, 2026
Belinda Kay Sharkey
66, of Brownsburg, passed away on the evening of September 6th, 2026. Belinda was born in Indianapolis to her parents James Lynch and Wanda Trusler on October 16th, 1959. During her professional life, she led a respected 14 year career in finance as Assistant Vice President of the Union Acceptance Corporation. Later, Belinda also dedicated her time as...
Marilyn Margaret Banks
Sep 3, 2026
Marilyn Margaret (Dierker) Banks, age 93, of Avon, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on August 3, 1933, in Havana, Illinois, to Rudolph Dierker and Margaret (Zurhorst) Dierker and baptized September 1, 1933, in Bath, IL, Marilyn was an adored wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Marilyn married her beloved high school sweetheart ,William G....
David Paul Dean
Sep 2, 2026
David Paul Dean
83, of Brownsburg, passed away the evening of September 2nd, 2026. David was born in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents Donald and Jeanne Dean on January 27th, 1943.
Following his early education at St. Christopher School and Cathedral High School, David went on to work in Information Technology for IBM for roughly 30 respected years. He then continued to...
Marlene F. Bullock
Aug 30, 2026
Marlene F. Bullock
81, of Danville, passed away August 30th, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1945, in East Chicago, Indiana. Northwest Indiana was home for 78 of her 81 years - a community where she was born, raised, married and the place she always proudly called home. Though her final years were spent closer to family in Indianapolis, her...
Carl S. Lightle
Aug 27, 2026
Carl S. Lightle
85, of Brownsburg, passed away on August 27th, 2026. Carl retired from Eli Lilly & Co., where he worked in the printing department for 32 years. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church for 10 years and prior to that held a membership at Bethesda Baptist Church for 50 years. He was preceded in death by...
Michael C. Barrett
Aug 27, 2026
Michael Barrett
1933-2026
Michael Clyde Barrett, aged 92, passed away on August 27, 2026. Born on September 19, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Michael prioritized family and friendship above all else.
A graduate of Washington High School, Michael earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana State Teachers College in Industrial Education and was an active member of the Lamda Chi Alpha...
Vernis L. Godfrey
Aug 27, 2026
Vernis L. Godfrey
94, Avon, passed away August 27, 2026. He had been a crew foreman for Miller Pipe Line for over 40 years, retiring in 1996. Vernis was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church in Brownsburg for several years. His favorite activities were wood working, playing corn hole and bingo at Park Square Manor. He was also an avid walker...
Bernard J. Schrader
Aug 24, 2026
Remembering Bernard Joseph Schrader
Bernie Schrader had a way of making everyone around him feel at home - which makes sense, since home was where he loved to be most. He passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at 79 years old, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else.
Born in Indianapolis to Herman and Josephine Schrader, Bernie graduated from...
Harry F. Lemmon
Aug 23, 2026
Harry Fred Lemmon
89, of Brownsburg, passed away on August 23rd, 2026. Harry was born in Indianapolis to his parents John Conrad and Wilma Sara Lemmon on June 10th, 1937. Following his early education, Harry went on to proudly serve in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962, ending his service in Ft. Benning, Georgia. He then went on to...
Brenda D. Foist
Aug 19, 2026
Brenda D. Foist
71, of Brownsburg, passed away on August 19th, 2026. Brenda was born as the only daughter out of six in Lebanon, Indiana to her parents Keith and Phyllis (Smith) Foist on December 13th, 1954. As an adult, Brenda went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force, retiring from the reserve after 12 active years. She eventually earned...
Melanie L. Hoffman
Aug 18, 2026
Melanie Hoffman, whose love for life and learning touched all who knew her, passed away suddenly at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on August 18, 2026. Born on November 5, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Melanie was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Rachelle (Wright) Hoffman.
She attended IUPUI, Melanie's career was rooted in her passion for the written word, beginning...
Lana "Candy" M. Ahern
Aug 17, 2026
Lana “Candy” M. Ahern
75, of Brownsburg, passed away on August 17th, 2026. Lana, better known as Candy, was born in Indianapolis to her parents John and Jean (Pierson) Coleman on May 31st, 1951. Throughout her life, Candy extended herself into many different roles and positions. Her compassion and joy for helping others shone through her time as a patient care...
Lilly Maude Wilson
Aug 17, 2026
Lilly Maude Wilson
94, of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026. Lilly was born on April 16, 1932 to Cloyd and Lilly (Brown) Correll in Stoy, Illinois. She was the youngest of 10 children.
Lilly married her husband, John P. Wilson, on June 20, 1949. In 1951, they moved to Dundas, Illinois where they raised their four daughters...
Barbara J. Land
Aug 15, 2026
Barbara J. Land
73, of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully at home on August 15th, 2026. Barbara was one of nine children; She was born in Indianapolis to her parents Bernard and Joan (Bain) Murphy on February 10th, 1953. During Barbara’s life, she held many different positions from Target Warehousing to FedEx custodial work. In recent years, she loved doing puzzles, shopping,...
John Jacob "Jack" Seitz Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
John Jacob ‘Jack’ Seitz Jr.
83, of Brownsburg, passed away on August 12th, 2026. Jack was born in Lima, Ohio to his parents John Sr. and Ruth (Schurr) Seitz on December 13th, 1942. Following his high school graduation, Jack went on to proudly serve his county in the U.S. Navy. He then led a 37 year career as a respected Lead...
Corrine E. Cummins
Aug 12, 2026
Corrine Cummins
94, Indianapolis, passed away August 12th, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted homemaker to her family and worked at Diamond Chain in her earlier years. Corrine was a member of the Eagle Valley Church of Christ. An avid reader who loved poetry, she was a member of the “Have books will travel book...
Jessie J. Duncan
Aug 10, 2026
Jessie J. Duncan
89, Brownsburg, passed away on August 10th, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jessie was born in Brazil, Indiana to her parents Wayne and Abby Smith. During her professional career, she worked in food manufacturing for Stouffer’s Frozen Food for over 20 years. She was a devoted member of Brownsburg Baptist Church, as well as...
Marvin K. Cassity
Aug 9, 2026
Marvin K. Cassity
92, of Brownsburg, passed away on August 9th, 2026. Marvin was born in Danville, Indiana to his parents Arlie and Thelma Cassity on December 28th, 1933. He went on to work as a trusted salesman and accountant, eventually beginning his own business. American Business Forms was created in 1976, where Marvin took pride in his work until his...
Marcia Ann Stokes
Aug 8, 2026
Marcia Ann Stokes
89, of Brownsburg, passed away on August 8th, 2026. She was born in Akron, Ohio to her parents Stanley Palmer and Emma Merrills on June 30th, 1937. During her professional career, Marcia worked as a respected manager at Merle Norman for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her beloved husband Gerald Stokes....
Sheila Ellison Durfey
Aug 4, 2026
Shelia Ellison Durfey, 74 years old, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at her home in Kokomo after a 5 ½ year battle with lung disease, breast cancer, bone cancer, brain cancer and finally leukemia. Shelia was born in Lebanon, Indiana on September 15, 1951, the daughter of the late Leo and Merion Elizabeth Ellison. On...