Patricia R. Fruean
Nov 4, 2016
Patricia Rose Fruean passed away peacefully at her home in Brownsburg, IN on November 4, 2016 at the age of 72. Patricia is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dr. William Fruean; her children, Dr. Lisa Smith (Peter) of Indianapolis; Christine Pagan (Richard) of Dinwiddie, Virginia, and William Fruean (Saba) of Long Beach, California; her grandchildren Dillon and Victoria...
Rene J. Torrella
Nov 2, 2016
Rene J. Torrella Age 76, Pittsboro, passed away Nov. 2, 2016. A graduate of Purdue University School of Pharmacy, he had been a pharmacist for many years before retiring. He was a member of St. Malachy Church. Survivors include his wife Marlene Torrella; children Andrew Torrella, Tracy Snell, Carrie Torrella McCord, and Abigail Chauhan; mother Hilda Torrella; brother Carlos Torrella;...
Kathleen A. Fierek
Oct 29, 2016
Kathleen A. Fierek, age 70, Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2016. She was born October 2, 1946 to James and Mary Dugan. A graduate of St. Mary's, she attended Oldenburg Academy and married James H. Fierek on September 23, 1967. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Michael Dugan. She was a member of St....
Meredyth Hollingsworth
Oct 28, 2016
Meredyth Hollingsworth passed away peacefully at 12:12 pm on October 28, 2016 at Avon Health and Rehab in Avon. Meredyth was born in Perrysville, Indiana, the daughter and eleventh child of Joseph H. Lewis and Chloe Teegarden Lewis. Her parents preceded her in death, as did her beloved husband of 48 years, Irvin C. "Irv" Hollingsworth, who passed away in...
Howard L. Randall
Oct 27, 2016
Howard L. Randall, age 94, Plainfield, passed away Oct. 27, 2016. He was a US Army WWII veteran and retired from GM Allison. His wife Abigail Randall preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter Dorothy Smith; grandchildren Mark Smith and Melissa Cline; 2 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; half-brothers Junior Randall and Jerry Randall. Visitation will be from...
Bertrand O. Kirchner
Oct 26, 2016
Bertrand O. Kirchner 77, Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 26, 2016. He had been an Inspector for Indianapolis Public Housing Agency. He was a US Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Kirchner. Survivors include son Bertrand Scott Kirchner, 4 Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1pm Monday October 31, 2016 at...
Joyce Annette Standiford
Oct 25, 2016
Joyce Annette Standiford, age 68, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 25, 2016. She was a member of Spirit of Life Church. Survivors include her husband Terry Standiford; children Thomas C. (Tammy) Anderson and Jennifer M. (Anthony) Keen; stepson Michael S. (Annie) Standiford; two sisters; 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10am to 12 noon Sat. Oct. 29 at the Spirit of...
Donald Alan Rochford
Oct 22, 2016
Donald A. Rochford, 83, Brownsburg, passed away on Oct. 22, 2016. He was a telephone technician for AT&T for 33 years and was a union representative for the Communications Workers of America. He was preceded in death by his wife Suzanne DeCroes Rochford and daughter Laura Susan Rochford. Survivors include his son David Rochford (Ellen); daughter Lynne Davison (Jeff); sister...
Daniel J. O'Connor
Oct 17, 2016
Daniel J. O'Connor, 69, formerly of Pittsboro, IN, passed away Oct. 17, 2016. He was a graduate of Latin School of Indianapolis 1965, Purdue University 1971, and Catholic University Law School in Washington, D.C. 1976. Daniel was a patent attorney. He worked for over 10 years at the U.S. Patent Office. He then started his own private practice. He was...
Lena R. Caifa
Oct 17, 2016
Lena R. Caifa , 88, Brownsburg, passed away October 17, 2016. She worked for Chase Bank in Manhattan, New York as an Assistant Vice President for 33 years. She was a member of St. Malachy Church. Survivors include her daughter Linda Sinclair; son-in-law Tom Sinclair; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Thurs. Oct. 20...
Nancy I. Burdine
Oct 17, 2016
Nancy I. Burdine, 56, Pittsboro, passed away on Oct. 17, 2016. She was a dedicated customer service representative for Printegra and a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Willard and Mary Bartley and sister Karen Cline. Survivors include daughters Jessica (Justin) Powers, Amanda Burdine; sisters Margie Maybee, Connie Barnes and Jan Phillips....
Bettie A. Ellis
Oct 17, 2016
Bettie A. Ellis, 94, Brownsburg, passed away on Oct. 17, 2016. She owned and operated Shoestring Ceramics and was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Lavon "Lee" D. Ellis, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include children Pat Galovic, Penny Schenck, Pam Miller; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 5 great great...
Sean S. Straber
Oct 15, 2016
Sean S. Straber, 45, Brownsburg, IN, passed away Sat. Oct. 15, 2016 in his home with his wife. Sean was a master craftsman, resource reutilization genius and entertainer who included all. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Straber; children Killan Straber and Ella Straber; father Butch Straber and step mother Micki Straber; mother Debra Mace; brothers Jason Straber, John...
Marjorie E. Carder
Oct 14, 2016
Marjorie E. Carder, 90, Indianapolis, passed away Oct 14, 2016. Born on August 4th, 1926, in Hoopeston, IL, to the late William and Minnie M. (Tull) Alkire. She lived with her husband for 60 years in Lafayette, Indiana and also Plainfield, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband Jasper "Jack" Carder in 2008. Survivors include; daughter Christine Groce...
Donna J. Clahan
Oct 13, 2016
Donna J. Clahan age 78, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 13, 2016. She was a former member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority and Connection Pointe Christian Church. Her husband Paul Clahan preceded her in death. Survivors include sons Dan Hufford, Tim Hufford and Mark Hufford; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10am to 12 noon Sat. Oct....
Melinda L. Truax
Oct 8, 2016
Melinda Truax age 62, Bloomington, passed away Oct. 8, 2016. She had been a teacher for the Decatur Twp. and Bloomington School Systems. She is survived by her husband Charles Truax Sr.; daughters Elizabeth Stell and Melissa Stell; stepson Charles (Dee) Truax Jr.; granddaughter Iris Pigeon. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1pm Mon. Oct. 10 at Matthews Mortuary,...
Clifford E. Schrier
Oct 6, 2016
Clifford E. Schrier 91, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 6, 2016. He was the owner of the Clermont Sign Company that began in 1954. He was a US Army WWII veteran and member of the Brownsburg American Legion and also the Masonic Lodge. His wife Ruth Schrier preceded him in death. Survivors include son Gary (Toni) Schrier; grandchildren Scott Schrier and...
Wanda L. Douglas
Oct 4, 2016
Wanda Douglas age 73, passed away peacefully on October 4th with loved ones by her bedside. Predeceased by her husband, Charles in 2014, Wanda is survived by her son, Chip (Kevin); and her "second" son Matthew Rose. She will be missed by numerous relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 11th at Matthews Mortuary,...
Dorothy M. Hessel
Oct 2, 2016
Dorothy M. Hessel, 92, Brownsburg, passed away Oct. 2, 2016. She worked as a secretary for the State of Indiana for 28 years. She was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church. Her husband, Charles, preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by two daughters, Charlene Parrish, Lizton, and Kathleen (James) Linkhart, Cincinnati; grandchildren Jason (Kim) Linkhart and...
Ronald L. Lauritsen
Sep 29, 2016
Ronald L. Lauritsen 64, Lizton, passed away Sept. 29, 2016. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin as a civil engineer. He continued his work as a civil engineer and retired in 2013. His hobbies included gardening and hunting. He loved the outdoors and walking the trails of the Nicolet National Forest with his dogs. He was a member of...