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)...
Donna J. Coulson
May 12, 2017
Donna J. Coulson The gates of heaven opened on May 12th to welcome a new angel, Donna Jane Coulson. Donna was born on September 1, 1951, in Sullivan, Indiana. She is survived by her parents, Don and Nila Wilson, her husband, Jim Coulson, sons Robert Coulson, Travis Coulson (Kristine), and Ryan Coulson, grandchildren Max and Grace Coulson, Jennifer and Trevor...
Gussie Mae Ward
May 12, 2017
Gussie M. Ward Age 78, Brownsburg, passed away May 12, 2017. She had worked in the cafeteria at the Indiana School for the Deaf for 21 years. Survivors include sister Nancy Clossey, brother Linton Ward, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11:30am to 1pm Mon. May 15 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral service there at 1pm....
Mary Emma Wilson
May 10, 2017
Mary Emma Wilson, 98, Brownsburg, passed away on May 10, 2017. She was born June 10, 1918 to Margaret and William Haag. Mary married her husband of 64 years Raymond Wilson. They became lifelong residents of Brownsburg after Raymond was discharged from the Army. Together, they owned and operated a gas station, dry goods store and later opened Mikes Men's...
Robert L. Cox
May 10, 2017
Robert L. Cox, 80, Thorntown, passed away May 10, 2017. Robert graduated from Jackson High School. He had been a machinist for GM Allison Transmission. He held his Journeyman's Card as a Job setter at GM Allison Transmission. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva Florine Byrum Cox. Survivors include children Beckie (Randy) Scott, Debbie (Jerry) Lowry, Cyndee...
David A. Jones
May 3, 2017
David Allen Jones age 77 passed away Wed., May 3, 2017. A 1958 graduate of Ben Davis High School, he was then employed by Deluxe Check Printers for 38 years. After retirement from Deluxe in 1996, he helped establish a small copy business. David was predeceased by parents, Bill and Fannie Jones and also by siblings Royce, Marjorie, and twins...
James L. Wilson
May 3, 2017
James L. Wilson, 86, Avon, passed away May 3, 2017. He had worked at GM Truck and Bus, retiring in 1987, after 38 years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Avon. A son James P. Wilson preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Pauline Wilson; sons Terry (Kay) Wilson, Tony (Lori) Wilson, Kevin (Robin)...
Richard E. Hayden
Apr 30, 2017
Richard E. Hayden, 60, Pittsboro, passed away April 30, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis on Sept. 19, 1956. Richard graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1974. He received a degree in Business Administration from Indiana Technology Institute. Richard started his career in the medical device manufacturing field and worked as a manager for Puritan Bennett/Tyco, Suros Surgical, and Beckman...