Donald G. Scott
May 25, 2021
Donald G. Scott
83, Brownsburg, passed away on May 25, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1938 and grew up in Danville, IN. He graduated from Danville High School and Rose Hulman with a degree in civil engineering. In 1993, he retired from the State of Indiana Highway Department. Don married the love of...
Judith A. Rettig
May 23, 2021
Judith A. Rettig 83, native of Brownsburg, passed away May 23, 2021. Judy, known as the "monkey lady" was the former owner of the Exotic Animal Kingdom in Indianapolis, a home for abused, unwanted exotic animals as well as retired circus animals. She was known for her amazing cooking. She loved the holidays and gardening with her family. Judy...
Jack E. Schwomeyer
May 21, 2021
Jack E. Schwomeyer
87, Pittsboro, passed away May 21, 2021. He served proudly in the US Marines from 1951-54, during the Korean War. A truck driver and heavy equipment operator, he had worked for Reith Riley Construction for many years and was a member of the NRA. His wife Sharon Schwomeyer preceded him in death...
Jeffry W. Miller
May 17, 2021
Jeffry W. Miller 52, Brownsburg, passed away suddenly May17, 2021. For six years, Jeffry worked as a forklift driver at MD Logistics. He served in the US Army from 1990 to 1994. In his high school years when he played soccer, he was known as "Boomer" in his position as the goalie. He was also an avid 49er's fan....
Linda Kay Szewc
May 6, 2021
Linda Kay Szewc
77, Brownsburg, passed away May 6, 2021. She had been a business teacher at Tri West High School for 26 years, retiring in 2004. Linda also served as cheerleading sponsor and for many years was the Business Professionals of America advisor. A proud graduate of North Salem High School, she received her...
Charles E. "Chuck" Bowling
May 6, 2021
Charles E. "Chuck" Bowling
90, Brownsburg, passed away on May 6, 2021. Born July 18, 1930 in Harrison County, Indiana, he was the son of Daniel James and Georgia Naomi (Ferree) Bowling who preceded him.
Chuck grew up on a farm working as a handyman on a nearby farm after school and during...
Chad W. Thompson
May 6, 2021
Chad William Thompson
40, Pittsboro, passed away on May 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his brother Chet Thompson.   Survivors include his parents Kent and Sue Thompson; son Caden Thompson; grandmother Betty Chapman; grandparents Richard and Clara Thompson. Visitation will be from 10 am to 12 pm Fri. May 14 at Matthews Mortuary,...
Lonnie O. Thompson
May 4, 2021
Lonnie O. Thompson 87, Brownsburg, passed away May 4, 2021. Lonnie was a US Army Veteran and a long-time member of Connection Pointe Christian Church. He had been a design draftsman for Rotz Engineers for over 40 years, retiring in 1999. He was preceded in death by sisters Ruby Helfer and Wilma Strader. He is survived by his wife...
Melissa "Lisa" K. Beninger
May 4, 2021
Melissa "Lisa" K. Beninger 63, Pittsboro, passed away May 4, 2021. Lisa loved doing puzzles of all kinds and enjoyed working with young people and planning activities for them. She enjoyed antiquing and had a passion for cooking and enjoyed trying new recipes for her family. She retired from the Brownsburg Parks Department as the coordinator in charge of...
Violet R. Roe
May 2, 2021
Violet R. Roe 89, Indianapolis, passed away May 2, 2021. She was a long-time real estate investor and developer in this area. She graduated from Pinnell High School in 1949 and was a former Mrs. Hendricks County. She was preceded in death by her husband Keith Solomon, son Christopher Solomon and a sister Betty Hurt. Survivors include her companion...
Connie Jo Garland
May 1, 2021
Connie Jo Garland
57, Brownsburg, passed away May 1, 2021. She received her Bachelor Degree from Indiana University and was a research assistant at IU Health and Riley Hospitals. She was a member of the Avon United Methodist Church and member and past president of the Turner's Syndrome Society of the US. Her father Charles...
Sandra L. Fries
Apr 30, 2021
Sandra L. Fries was born in Belleville, Illinois on December 15, 1950 to Ardell and Dorothy Fries. She was a graduate of Mascoutah High School, Mascoutah, Illinois, and began her working career at the First National Bank of Mascoutah. At 18 years old, she was in a car accident. Her injuries changed everything, but she never lost hope that...
William B. Phillips
Apr 29, 2021
William Benton Phillips
57, Indianapolis, a life-long resident of Indianapolis, died Thursday April 29. He was born at Coleman Hospital on June 11, 1963, in Indianapolis. Benton was the youngest of four siblings. He was preceded in death by his sister Denise. He is survived by sisters Julie and Stephanie; loving parents Ernie and Jewell...
Charles W. Brown
Apr 25, 2021
Charles W. Brown 86, Brownsburg, formerly of Greencastle, died on April 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was a 1952 graduate of Greencastle High School. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Indiana State University. For 29 years, he was a teacher and administrator at George Washington High School, Indianapolis, retiring...
Sharon Lee Nay
Apr 25, 2021
Sharon Lee Nay
69, Brownsburg, passed away on April 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Nay; parents George and Pearlie Henderson and sister Linda Barnhart. Survivors include her nephews Wayne Adams, Bill Wilson, Michael Wilson; nieces Juanita Keen, Marchetta Newell and several great nieces and nephews. Services will be held...
Mary Lou Hughes
Apr 25, 2021
Mary Lou Hughes 91, Avon, passed away on April 25, 2021. She was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church and the Halas Sunday School Class at Cornerstone.
Mary Lou enjoyed reading, puzzle books, playing Dominoes, and shopping at Dollar Tree. She was an avid gardener with her husband, specializing in strawberries, tomatoes, asparagus, and grapes in addition...
Gary D. George
Apr 20, 2021
Gary D. George
84, Brownsburg, passed away on April 20, 2021. Before retirement he was an operations manager for Mason-Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Catherine George. Survivors include his wife Linda George; daughter Laurie A. George; son Michael A. (Terri) George; brother William (Connie) George; nephews Todd (Jennifer) George,...
Susan J. Riggs
Apr 20, 2021
Susan Riggs
74, Brownsburg, passed away April 20, 2021. A graduate of Butler University, Susan taught P.E. and Health in the Brownsburg Community Schools. She was a member of the Indiana State Retired Teachers Association and attended Connection Pointe Christian Church. A proud mother and grandmother, lovingly...
David W. Hayden Sr.
Apr 11, 2021
David W. Hayden Sr. 67, Brownsburg, passed away April 11, 2021. He had been a relief line worker for General Motors. David was a kid at heart and loved toys. He also loved kids and making them smile. As an avid coffee-drinker, his coffee pot was always full and he was always ready with one of his famous jokes...
Henry F. Volk
Apr 9, 2021
Henry Ferdinand Volk passed away on April 9, 2021 in The Villages, Florida at the age of 83. He was born on June 10, 1937 to Anthony and Henrietta (Picker) Volk in Enochsburg, Indiana. He served in the Marine Corp. Reserves before earning a bachelor's degree from Franklin College of Indiana and a master's degree from Rutgers University. He...