Obituary Listing

Jun 29, 2022

Shannon Kay (Brewer) Emmert, 47, was called to her heavenly home Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at IU West Hospital, Avon, Indiana. She was born on February 20, 1975 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the beloved daughter of Donald E. and Nancy (Eslinger) Brewer, Jr.

In 1997, Shannon graduated from Butler University with a degree in Music Education...

Jun 29, 2022

Kathleen M. Givan

73, Brownsburg, passed away on June 29, 2022.  She was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church.  She was a first grade teacher aide for St. Malachy Schools for many years and also worked as a florist at The Blossom Shoppe.  She was preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Mary...

Jun 27, 2022

Laurel Kerr lived 94 years of a full, inquisitive life as an independent thinker, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother always caring for and helping others. Her childhood in Greencastle Indiana during the Great Depression provided her with a thorough understanding of how to make due with what was available while always ensuring she excelled at every task and...

Jun 27, 2022

Lisa A. Purdue

57, Pittsboro, passed away on June 27, 2022.

Family-that word and what it stands for was sacred to Lisa.  Survived by her two sons, Jordan and Parker, Lisa did an amazing job of teaching them the value of family, life and love.  Lisa is survived by an incredible daughter-in-law, Meghan,...

Jun 23, 2022

David W. Wiggam

82, Brownsburg, passed away on June 23, 2022.  He was a US Army Veteran.  He worked for Link Belt and IMMI as a quality assurance manager for many years.  He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Martha Wiggam; brother Richard Wiggam; sisters Rebecca Yockey, Nancy Nungester; son-in-law Steve Sladek.    ...

Jun 22, 2022

Ellen Poisel

74, Indianapolis, passed away on June 22, 2022.  She was a math teacher for Brownsburg Community School Corporation for many years.  Ellen enjoyed reading, traveling and spending countless hours supporting her children and grandchildren in their athletic and artistic endeavors.  She was preceded in death by her husband Terry G. Poisel; parents Robert...

Jun 20, 2022

Leonard A. West (Lenny)

80, Pittsboro, passed away on June 20, 2022.  He was born and raised in Oswego, New York.  Following high school, he joined the navy as a decoder and was stationed in Naples, Italy where he met his former wife Anna.  Upon his return to Oswego, he became an electrician for the...

Jun 18, 2022

Winifred "Freddie" Klagstad

72, Indianapolis, passed away on June 18, 2022.  She was an event coordinator for many years.  She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Plainfield, IN and helped start the Avon Chamber of Commerce.  Freddie had a passion for cooking and gardening.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 16, 2022

Claude Harold Peacock Harold Peacock, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 7, 1929 in Canton, GA, the son of Claude H. and Nell Peacock. Despite having left Canton as a young adult to attend Georgia Military Academy and later join the Navy, he would refer to Canton as...

Jun 13, 2022

Frank M. Wiles

84, Brownsburg, passed away to his heavenly home on June 13, 2022 in Naples, FL. His Christian faith was his guide and his family was his heart.  He was a 1956 graduate of North Salem High School.  He received his Bachelor's degree in engineering from General Motors Institute, Flint, MI, along with...

Jun 9, 2022

Wilma Louise Hout 69, Brownsburg, passed away in her home on June 9, 2022. Wilma was born on July 25, 1952 in Terre Haute. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Dorothy Pitts; daughter Tammy Notter; sisters Carolyn Dickerson, Deborah Hann. Survivors include her children Angie (Dan) List, Sherry (Kim Nolin) Notter, Rob (Ashly Pryor) Notter;...

Jun 6, 2022

Henry W. Holt Age 93, of Brownsburg, passed away on June 6, 2022. He was born on March 2, 1929 in Pulaski County, Ky. He served in the Army and was a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division. After the Army, he worked for General Motors, Allison Division, for 42 years. He was a devoted husband and father and...

Jun 5, 2022

Carson J. Thomas 19, Indianapolis, passed away on June 5, 2022. He graduated from Brownsburg High School in 2021. He was a proud Eagle Scout and Firecrafter and enjoyed soccer and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents Eric and Jenni Thomas; brother Samuel Thomas; grandparents Richard and Shirl Rollins; Glynn and Carol Thomas; aunt...

May 31, 2022

Elizabeth J. Marsh

94, Brownsburg, passed away on May 31, 2022.  She was a dietary aide for Brownsburg Health Care for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents Heinrich and Emma Kopecky; sister Emma Henderson.  Survivors include her children Charlotte Monnett, Ruth (Russ) Gray, Dennis Marsh, Dale (Janet) Marsh, Brian Marsh; 10...

May 31, 2022

Margaret Alice Brinker

81, Brownsburg, passed away on May 31, 2022.  She was a stay at home mom and later worked data entry for the Indiana Cancer Center and was a secretary for the IUPUI Dental School.  Margaret was a member of Lynhurst Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. ...

May 30, 2022

Robert (Rob) J. Gladfelter of Mocksville, North Carolina went to Heaven to reside with God and other members of his family on May 30, 2022.  He was 63 and was born November 13, 1958, in Indianapolis.   He lived on the near westside of Indianapolis where he graduated from Washington High School, class of 1976. He then attended Ball State...

May 30, 2022

Nancy Sharon Bonewits Ray Rarey, 85 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022.

Nancy was born on August 25, 1936, to Austin E. Bonewits and Reba M. Hutcheson Bonewits in Washington (Davis County) Indiana. In 1939 the family moved to the Fountain Square area of Indianapolis.

Nancy attended Indianapolis Public School #13,...

May 28, 2022

William R. Birk 92, Brownsburg, passed away May 28, 2022. He had retired from Detroit Diesel Allison as a parts administrator after 35 years. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the US Army from 1951-53 and was a member of the Brownsburg American Legion. He was also a long time member of St. Malachy Catholic Church, Knights...

May 27, 2022

John Michael "Mike" Wilson 74, Coatesville, passed away on May 27, 2022 surrounded by his family. Mike was a native of Brownsburg, IN, where he attended St. Malachy Catholic School for eight years before graduating Brownsburg High School in 1966.  He served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves from 1967-1973.

A doting...

May 27, 2022

Judy L. Susemichel-Lahey

81, Indianapolis, passed away May 27, 2022.  She had a varied career of being a bookkeeper for H & R Block Tax Preparers, an apartment property manager and secretary for the United Transportation Union.  She attended Butler University for choral music and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the...