James Austin Williamson
Jun 28, 2017
James Austin Williamson, 98, Brownsburg, passed away on June 28, 2017. He was born in North Vernon, IN. His parents were Russell and Beulah Myers Williamson (deceased). The family moved to New Albany, IN in 1935. Austin graduated from New Albany High School Class of 1936. He then moved to Detroit and studied at Briggs Automotive School. Upon completion of...
Mary I. Merritt
Jun 27, 2017
Mary I. Merritt, 79, Brownsburg, passed away June 27, 2017. She was survived by husband William Lloyd Merritt; children William Ray Merritt, Beverly S. (Clint) Collins, Michael J. Merritt and Robert W. Merritt; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son Dwayne A. Merritt, granddaughter Sarah C. Wilcher and grandson Dwayne A. Merritt Jr. preceded her in death. Visitation will...
William P. Murphy
Jun 26, 2017
William P. Murphy, 59, Brownsburg, passed away on June 26, 2017. He was a member of St. Malachy Church and retired from Target Distribution. He was an active member of Sons of American Legion. Survivors include his wife Debbie Murphy; children Billy Murphy, Cindy (Erik) Alamillo, Kimmy (Zach) Russell, David (Misty) Monson, Michael (Erica) Monson; brother Alan Murphy; sisters Roberta...
Dorothy Louise Ballard
Jun 24, 2017
Dorothy L. Ballard 92, Brownsburg, passed away June 24, 2017. She had retired from Bridgeport Brass Co. and was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church. Her husband Eugene Ballard preceded her in death. Survivors include children Gary (Sue Ellen) Ballard and Gail Ballard; grandsons David Ballard and Richard Ballard. Visitation will be from 10am to 12 noon Tues. June...
Daniel C. Anger
Jun 23, 2017
Daniel C. Anger, age 53, Bainbridge, passed away June 23, 2017. He was owner of Quartermaster Distribution business and was a US Army veteran. Survivors include his wife Adele Anger; children Allison Deaner, Derek Anger, Aaron Anger and Janine Anger; parents Alan and Rosalie Anger; brother Timothy Anger; sister Beth Yorty; seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Friday June...
Steven Allen Bock
Jun 20, 2017
Steven Allen Bock, 49, passed away on June 20, 2017 at his home. Steve was born August 29, 1967 to Larry and Frances (McNeary) Bock in Rapid City, South Dakota. He graduated from Stevens High School, Rapid City in 1985. He received his Bachelor of Science from South Dakota State University in 1989. Steve went on to receive a Master...
Dixie Rose Rowe
Jun 17, 2017
Dixie Rose Rowe, beloved wife of Michael Lee Rowe for 45 years, passed away June 17, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 1, 1945. Dixie graduated from Warren Central High School in 1963. She started her career as a secretary at Mayflower Moving Company. Dixie fought medical issues her entire adult life including two kidney transplants and...
Otto H. Petersen Jr.
Jun 16, 2017
Otto H. Petersen Jr. (Maj. USAF, retired) passed away June 16, 2017 at 93 years of age. Born in Middletown, NY Feb. 8, 1924 son of Otto H. Petersen, Sr. & Minnie Elizabeth (Ermer) Petersen. "Pete" was a member of the Excelsior Hook & Ladder Co and a lifetime member of the Masonic Hoffman Lodge #412 F. & A.M, New...
Dorothy L. Heyse
Jun 14, 2017
Dorothy L. Heyse, 91, Danville, passed away June 14, 2017. She was a member of St. Malachy Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert L. Reckel and daughter Caroline Reckel. Survivors include her husband Marvin Heyse; sons John Reckel, Robert Reckel Jr., Thomas Reckel; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 am Fri....
Donna J. Benefiel
Jun 9, 2017
Donna Helton Benefiel, 81, Brownsburg, born Oct. 23, 1935 in Greenwood, went to Heaven June 9, 2017 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Benefiel, mother Margaret Scalf, son Richard Helton. Survivors include son Christopher Helton; daughters Pam Helton Herrel, Ronda Helton Prater; stepson David Benefiel; stepdaughters Diana Benefiel, Eldora Benefiel, Debbie Benefiel; several grandchildren,...
Anna Catherine ("Jane") Hession
Jun 6, 2017
Anna Catherine ("Jane") Hession 90, of Brownsburg, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on February 17, 1927 and was the sixth born child of Russell and Delia Wiley. A city girl turned farm wife, she married Daniel "Bernard" Hession in June, 1953. She and her husband were...
Joan T. Cleary
Jun 1, 2017
Joan Teresa Cleary 86, died after a long battle with breast cancer on June 1, 2017. She was the first born child of Douglas and June Cleary. She loved children and the elderly, passionately. Joan was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Malachy Church in Brownsburg. She worked as a clerk in the State Office Building in her...
Hiram T. Sandy Jr.
May 27, 2017
Hiram Thomas (Tom) Sandy Jr., 71, passed away on May 27, 2017 in Danville, IN. He was preceded in death by his father Hiram Thomas Sandy Sr. and Mildred Sandy (nee Bubb). He is survived by his wife of twelve years, Carolyn Jean Sandy of Brownsburg. He is survived by his son Bradley Sandy (Lita) of Cloverdale, IN, and his...
Mary Ann Speer
May 25, 2017
Mary Ann Speer (nee Dahn) passed away on May 25, 2017. She was formerly a resident of Speedway and has lived in Brownsburg after spending several years in Bradenton, FL. Mary Ann was born in Bedford, IN, on June 23, 1928, to John and Leona Dahn. She worked for First Bank and Trust in Speedway for several years. She was...
Kyle David Mccain
May 20, 2017
Kyle David McCain September 6, 1986 - May 20, 2017 Kyle McCain, 30, passed away on May 20, 2017 at Lake Cumberland, Kentucky during a boating accident. He was with friends at the time. Kyle was born September 6, 1986 to Scott and Charlotte McCain. He graduated from Indiana State University in 2013 where he was a member of the...
Diana K. Everett Walker
May 17, 2017
Diana K. Everett Walker, 72, Indianapolis, passed away May 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by brothers Dewey Everett Jr., Don Everett, Dexter Everett and Tommy Everett. She is survived by her husband Larry Walker; sons Wayne (Kim) Walker, Les (Heather) Walker; brother Dale Everett; sisters Doris Stiles, Donna Reddick; grandchildren Jacob, Chloe, Delaney, and Shelby. Visitation will be...
Gloria Bates
May 17, 2017
Gloria Rose Bates 82, passed away on Wednesday morning at IU Health West Hospital. She was one of three children born to William and Mary (Sheridan) Byrkit. Born in New Castle, Indiana, her family moved to the west side of Indianapolis when she was a young child. She graduated from Washington High School in 1952. In her senior year of...
Dianna M. Gaines
May 16, 2017
Dianna M. Gaines, age 76, Brownsburg, passed away May 16, 2017. She had been a member of the Brownsburg Friendly Garden Club and the Well Church. She is survived by her husband Greg Gaines; sons Michael Gaines, Scott Gaines and Andy (Jennifer) Gaines; brothers Arnold Walker and Robert Walker; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:30...
James Edward Henke
May 15, 2017
James Edward Henke, 75, Indianapolis, passed into God's Kingdom on May 15, 2017. Jim was born in Gary, IN but lived the majority of his life in Indianapolis. Jim founded Dr. Fix It and was a real estate investor. Jim later liked trading options in the stock market. Visitation will be from 4-8pm Thurs. May 18 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg,...
Stephen Douglas Mace Dodson
May 15, 2017
Stephen Douglas Mace Dodson 65, died Monday, May 15, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. In eternity, he meets his wife, Inetta Sue Fortney Dodson, as well as his father and mother, Walter and Gladys Dodson. Stephen is survived by his siblings: Lillian D. Slater, Walter S. Dodson (and Linda), P.Z. Sinclair (and David), Suzanne Conger, and Tyler Dodson (and Angie)...