Deann M. Fruits Thomas
Mar 11, 2017
Deann M. Fruits Thomas, 79, Brownsburg, passed away March 11, 2017. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, Zionsville. She was also a member and past president of the Indianapolis and Indiana State Button Society, and a life-time member of the National Button Society. She and her husband Paul W. "Pete" Thomas, who preceded her in death...
Carol Rae Phelps
Mar 10, 2017
Carol Rae (Harlan) Phelps, a former longtime resident of Indianapolis, IN peacefully passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 81. She was born September 29, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to Gladys and Paul Harlan. After graduating in 1953 from Ben Davis High School, she attended Tennessee Temple University, where set met...
Irene Wagner
Mar 6, 2017
Irene Wagner, 94, Brownsburg, passed away March 6, 2017. She had been a clerical assistant for Sarkes Tarzian and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include son Rolla (Lynda) Pruett; grandchildren Machel Turner, Megan (Eric) Spoonamore, and Ryan Pruett; great grandchildren Caroline and Catherine Spoonamore. Graveside services will be at 11:30am Thurs....
Clyde C. Wachter Jr.
Mar 5, 2017
Clyde C. Wachter Jr., Brownsburg, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2017. He was 89 and had formerly resided in Frederick, Maryland. He was born as the only child of Clyde Cleveland Wachter Sr. and Ruth Stine Wachter. His wife, Mary, preceded him in death in 2011. Mr. Wachter worked most of his adult life...
Marietta Nierzwick
Feb 26, 2017
Marietta Nierzwick, 76, Avon, passed away on Feb. 26, 2017. She had been a Health aide for Brownsburg Community Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Bessie Hawkins; daughters Sheryl Nierzwick and Karen Houghlan. Survivors include her husband Robert E. Nierzwick; sons Larry (Sheryl) Nierzwick, Mark (Christa) Nierzwick; grandchildren Andrew, Lori, Joe, Anna and Stephen. Visitation...
Teresa M. Shrader
Feb 24, 2017
Teresa M. Shrader, 64, Ashland, OH passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Feb. 24, 2017. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Ashland, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Athaleen Willingham; brother Joseph D. Willingham and granddaughter Rebecca Landers. Survivors include her children Chad (Emerald) E. Jackson, Michelle (Jerry)...
Glenn J. Tabler
Feb 24, 2017
Glenn J. Tabler 80, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 24, 2017. He had worked as an inspector for GM Allison's before retiring. He was a long-time member of Bethesda Baptist Church. His wife Doris Tabler preceded him in death. Survivors include his children Mark Tabler, Kim Marcello, Matt Tabler, and Jeff Tabler; sister Elaine Staley; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren....
Paul E. Grove
Feb 23, 2017
Paul E. Grove, 85, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 23, 2017. He worked over 40 years in the banking business, retiring from Chase Bank. He was a former member of the Broad Ripple Optimist Club. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. His wife of 59 years Joyce Grove preceded him in death. Survivors include children Debbie...
Mildred A. Thomas
Feb 22, 2017
Mildred A. Thomas, 92, Brownsburg, passed away on Feb. 22, 2017. She was an inspector for General Electric for 35 years and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Linton, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Hilda Woods; daughter Candice Wilhite. Survivors include her children Danny (Linda) Thomas, Ora L. Thomas; sister Jeannette Mohr;...
Janice E. Sharar
Feb 17, 2017
Janice E. Sharar 75, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 17, 2017. She had been business manager for the University Heights Cancer Center. She was a devoted wife and mother and was preceded in death by her husband Billy Sharar. Survivors include children Beth (Kato) Smith, Brett (Paula) Sharar and Brian (Nancy) Sharar; grandchildren Ashley and Nicholas O'Riley, Jacob, Courtney, Kendal, Evan...
Donald Lee Mcaninch
Feb 16, 2017
Donald Lee McAninch 72, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 16, 2017. He worked for National Starch & Chemical 42 years, retiring in 2009. He was a US Army Vietnam veteran and member of Brownsburg American Legion and VFW. Survivors include his wife Joyce Ann McAninch; children Lisa McAninch and Ryan (Tiffany) McAninch; grandchildren Cole, Kaitlyn and Carly Poynter, Chyler and Brent...
Susan J. Kaytar
Feb 15, 2017
Susan J. Kaytar 58, Pittsboro, passed away Feb. 15, 2017. She had been deputy clerk treasurer for the Town of Brownsburg 22 years, retiring in 2016. Survivors include her husband Darryl Kaytar; children Jennifer Kaytar and Aaron (Kayla) Kaytar; brother Robert Rynkiewicz; grandchildren Emma and Kalleigh. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Mon. Feb. 20 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral...
William Charles Lyons
Feb 12, 2017
William "Bill" Charles Lyons was born on Jan. 11, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN; he lived most of his life in the metropolitan area. He passed away from the complications of Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia on Feb. 12. Preceding him in death were his father and mother Charles "Red" and Mary Lassiter Lyons and his sister Beverly Jones. Bill left...
Lera L. Schrock
Feb 8, 2017
Lera L. Schrock, 82, Brownsburg, passed away on Feb. 8, 2017. She had worked in security at Eli Lilly and attended Speedway Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Edith Lester; brother Fred Lester Jr.; sisters Eileen Edmonds, Amy Dowdy and Freda Lester. Survivors include her husband Richard Schrock; children Michael K. Lynn, Junior Bud...
Gloria M. Leonard
Feb 6, 2017
Gloria Leonard 87, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband William Leonard. Survivors include son Richard (Tammy) Leonard; sister Beverly Teskey; grandchildren William Leonard and Laura Beth Leonard. Visitation will be from 10am to 12 noon Thur. Feb. 9 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 12 noon. Burial will be...
Vickie S. Polley
Feb 4, 2017
Vickie S. Polley, 77, Pittsboro, passed away Feb. 4, 2017. She was a long-time member of Connection Pointe Christian Church and had been an administrative assistant to the pastor there for 25 years. She is survived by her husband Thomas Polley; daughters Laura (Charles) Batic and Lisa (Mark) Ferguson; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10am...
Gerald J. Matczak
Feb 2, 2017
Gerald J. Matczak 54, Indianapolis, passed away Feb. 2, 2017. He was a Clinical Innovation Lead Consultant at Eli Lilly & Co. He was a member of Traders Point Christian Church and the Indianapolis Ambassadors. His father Gerald J. Matczak and brothers Joseph S. and Daniel T. Matczak preceded him in death. Survivors include longtime companion Nancy J. Miller; his...
Melvin L. Scott
Jan 31, 2017
Melvin L. Scott, 76, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 31, 2017. He retired from PSI in 1996. He was a member of the Church @ Main. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou Scott; son Douglas (Shannon) Scott; brother Larry (Shirley) Scott; sisters Sally (Mike) Coombs and Jean Merry; granddaughter Danielle Scott. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Fri. Feb. 3 at Matthews...
Betty L. Hession
Jan 30, 2017
Betty L. Hession, 92, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 30, 2017. She was a 1946 graduate of the St. Vincent School of Nursing and was a member of the St. Malachy Catholic Church. Her husband Martin Hession preceded her in death. Survivors include children Martin Hession, James Hession, Kathleen Tearman and Maria Houston; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will...
James D. Crum
Jan 27, 2017
James D. Crum 90, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 27, 2017. He was a long time member of Connection Pointe Christian Church and, along with his wife Carol Ann, served from 1988 to 1990 at the Springdale Bible College in Birmingham, England. He had worked and retired from Union Carbide and was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was preceded...