Obituary Listing

Dec 24, 2023

Deborah F. O'Brien

71, Brownsburg, passed away on December 24, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her father Jay Smoot.  Survivors include her companion James Schreier; mother Ruby Smoot; and brother Ronnie Smoot.  Graveside services will be at 1 pm Thurs. Dec. 28 at Brownsburg Cemetery, Brownsburg.

Dec 20, 2023

Nancy J. Coats

63, Avon, passed away on December 20, 2023.  She was a member of Kingsway Christian Church and a graduate of Indiana State University.  Nancy was a chemist for Ingredion, formerly National Starch for over 36 years.  She was also a member of the International Order of King's Daughters & Sons.  Nancy was preceded in...

Dec 17, 2023

Jeffrey Dean Crose 62, of Brownsburg, passed away on December 17, 2023, while surrounded by his family. Jeffrey was a graduate of Brownsburg High School and Indiana University. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army while stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He was a cornerstone in the community, operating his own agency, with Farmers...

Dec 14, 2023

Anthony (Tony) P Besso of Rockford, IL passed away from this life on December 14, 2023. He worked at the Chrysler plant in Indianapolis and Belvidere for 20 +years. He attended St. Malachy School and Brownsburg High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Tony was a great team leader, enjoyed making potlucks for...

Dec 13, 2023

Ronald E. Watts

82, Brownsburg, passed away on December 12, 2023.  He was an US Army veteran.  He worked as a machinist for C.F. Roark Welding & Engineering Company for many years.   Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Blanche Watts.  Survivors include his son Tom (Vicky) Watts; sister Betty Burkhart; grandchildren Nick Watts...

Dec 10, 2023

Helen A. Hubbell

101, Brownsburg, passed away on December 10, 2023.  Helen was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hubbell; parents Henry and Aurelia Beuke; sister Velma Plummer; brothers Henry, Don and Robert Beuke.  Survivors include her son Mark (Cheryl) Hubbell; daughters Beverly (Gary) Ackmann, Carol (John Timm) Gorske; grandchildren Tarah, Thad, Dan, Timm and Amy;...

Dec 8, 2023

Dr. Edward Michael Keating Jr. of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 8, 2023 at the age of 73.  Mike was born 2/8/50 to Myrtle and Edward Keating in Crowley, Louisiana.  He went to Louisiana State University (LSU) where he was an Athletic Trainer for the football team and graduated with a degree in Chemical engineering in 1972.  He...

Dec 7, 2023

Thomas C. Shillington

83, Avon, passed away December 7, 2023.  A graduate of Ben Davis High School where he played on the tennis team, he was a temperature control technician for Honeywell Corporation.  He served in the National Guard and was a member of the Evergreen Masonic Lodge.  Bowling and being a private airplane pilot were some...

Dec 7, 2023

Timothy Ray Mitchell, 58, died peacefully in his Brownsburg home, Thursday, December 7th, 2023. He is a native of Evansville, Indiana, born to John H. and Sondra L. Mitchell on April 6th, 1965. Tim graduated from Harrison High School (Evansville) class of 1983 and went on to obtain a degree in Drafting and Design from ITT Technical Institute. His...

Dec 2, 2023

Chloe Christine Rooney 24, Indianapolis, passed away on December 2, 2023.  She was a fulltime babysitter and also worked as a waitress for Applebee's in Brownsburg.  Chloe attended Cardinal Ritter and graduated from Tri-West High School and was now attending Ivy Tech.  Survivors include her son Lucas Davidson; fiancé Austin Davidson; parents Joseph and Judy Carter, birth mother Catherine...

Dec 2, 2023

Eldon G. Bailey

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Eldon Gerald Bailey passed away on December 2, 2023 at the age of 86.  He was born to Lawrence Gerald Bailey and Mary Jane (Lovejoy) Bailey in New Harmony, Indiana on January 21, 1937.  He had four younger brothers-Jackson, Donald, Richard and Robert.  Eldon graduated from George Washington...

Nov 30, 2023

Loreen Ann (Lasko) Arnett, "Toni" was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 6, 1945 to Leo Lasko and Catherine (Murnick) Lasko.  She was raised in Pana, Illinois along with her three sisters. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Pana Senior High School. She went on to cosmetology school and worked as a hair stylist before marrying her...

Nov 30, 2023

Michael C. Moyer Michael was born in Indianapolis on May 5, 1966 and was the son of Donald and Gloria Moyer. Attending Brownsburg High School and Butler University, he earned an AB in Theater. He worked for Stationers as an Assistant Manager in its different incarnations and Corporate Express in telephone sales. But his true love was the theater....

Nov 29, 2023

Betty L. Burns

96, Brownsburg, passed away on November 29, 2023.  She was born on August 10, 1927 to parents Albert and Amy Appleget.  Betty married on October 16, 1947 to her husband of 45 years William T. Burns until his passing on April 13, 1992.  They lived in Indianapolis until 1959, then purchasing a farm in...

Nov 29, 2023

Horace Michael Hancock

75, Indianapolis, passed away on November 29, 2023.  He was a US Army veteran serving from 1969 to 1971.  Horace worked in construction and for the railroad before his retirement and was a member of the American Legion.  He was preceded in death by his wife Arla Hancock; daughter Machell; parents Robert and Violet...

Nov 24, 2023

Randall E. McKinzie

59, Brownsburg, passed away November 24, 2023.  Randall had been a manager for Auto Zone for several years.  He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mary McKinzie and brother Robert McKinzie.  Survivors include brothers Richard McKinzie (wife Kathy) and Ronald McKinzie (wife Laurie); nephews Bryan McKinzie and Scotland McKinzie; niece Megan  ...

Nov 21, 2023

Kathy A. Brenton

73, Brownsburg, passed away November 21, 2023.  Kathy had been a physical therapist for over 30 years, retiring from Hendricks Regional Health in 2017.  She was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church, Tri Kappa Sorority and American Physical Therapist Association.  She volunteered at many organizations including Newfields Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, Rock Steady Boxing...

Nov 21, 2023

Jan M. Pecar (Pace)

Danville, Indiana went home to be with Jesus on November 21, 2023 at age 66. Jan was born on May 11, 1957 to Rose and David Pace in Elwood, IN. After graduating high school, she attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing where she obtained her nursing degree. She was a loving and dedicated...

Nov 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of Richard B. Rader, Sr.

Richard B. Rader, Sr., aged 84, of Prescott Valley, AZ peacefully passed away on November 20, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on November 9, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Russell Rader Sr. and Gwendoline Rader.

Richard was a devoted husband to his beloved...

Nov 20, 2023

William Francis "Frank" Everett 98, Brownsburg, passed away November 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was a US Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the Brownsburg American Legion.  He had been an independent truck driver for many years and an auto mechanic for Benge Super Service.  He was preceded in death by his...