Jean M. Heinecke
Jan 12, 2017
Jean M. Heinecke, 92, Brownsburg, formerly of Orland Park, IL, passed away Jan. 12, 2017. Her husband Wallace"Buzz" Heinecke preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Penny (Lindley) Paul and Gail Heinecke; sisters June Rose Skaug and Marlys Johnson; brothers Frank Van Overstraeten and Roger Van Overstraeten; three grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Private family services will be held with...
Bentley C. Cherry
Jan 12, 2017
Bentley C. Cherry Infant son of Lillian Tobaben and Steven Cherry, passed away Jan. 12, 2017. Other survivors include grandparents Steve Cherry, Tammy Cherry, Byron Tobaben, and Carrie Simpson; great grandparents Jane Tobaben, Cricket Bridges, Steve Cherry, Amy Cherry, and Harold Shears. Services will be held at a later date.
Kaleb Joseph Johnston
Jan 12, 2017
Kaleb Joseph Johnston 7, Brownsburg, went home to be with Jesus on Jan. 12, 2017. He was the beautiful, sweet son of Kevin and Christine Johnston. He is survived by his parents Kevin and Christine; brothers Jakob, Andrew and Liam Johnston; sisters Sarah Gray and Serenity Johnston; grandparents Annabelle Johnston, Bill Hinkle, Sarah and William Duff. Visitation will be from...
Michele Hurst Murley
Jan 9, 2017
Michele Hurst Murley, 64, Indianapolis, passed away Jan. 9, 2017. She is survived by her husband James Murley; sons Shawn (Bonnie) Hurst and Matthew (Cindy) Hurst; mother Agnes Vassilo; brothers Mark (Annette) Vassilo and Kevin (Liz) Vassilo; grandchildren Bryon Hurst, Cooper Hurst, Katie Hurst and Carter Hurst. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2pm Friday Jan. 13 at Matthews...
William H. Elkins
Jan 8, 2017
William "Bill" Elkins, 67, Indianapolis, passed away Jan. 8, 2017. He was the son of Cliff and Mickey Elkins and grew up in Brownsburg. He served in the US Army and fought in Vietnam. Bill is survived by his wife Denise; brothers Jim (Sara) and John; nephews Eric and Andy. Visitation will be 10am to 12 noon Sat. Jan. 14...
Mildred N. Wissen
Jan 8, 2017
Mildred N. Wissen, 89, Avon, passed away Jan. 8, 2017. She was a member of Kingsway Christian Church, Ladies Oriental Shrine and Smyrna Shrine and Guild. She was preceded in death by husband Floyd Wissen and daughter Nancy Wissen. Survivors include sons Stephen (Debbie) Wissen and Gregory Wissen; sister Ruth Lunsford; grandson Aaron Wissen; step grandchildren James Michael and Janice...
Marcia L. Gibboney
Jan 8, 2017
Marcia Lynn Gibboney, 67, Brownsburg, returned to her heavenly home January 8, 2017. Growing up in Avon, Indiana, she was known as Marcia Lynn Hiner, but that all changed at age 18 on a blind date with Rick Gibboney. They wed on October 27, 1968 and began their life together. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and...
Robert D. Morrow
Jan 5, 2017
Robert D. Morrow 59, Brownsburg, passed away Jan.5, 2017. He was a warehouseman for Essendant/United Stationers and a US Navy veteran. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church and was active in the bus ministry, Awana and head of children's safety. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert L. and Pearle Morrow. Survivors include his wife Polly...
Sandra S. Bannister
Jan 3, 2017
Sandra S. Bannister, 71, Brownsburg, passed away Jan.3, 2017. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church, Whitestown. She was preceded in death by a son Michael Stroup. Survivors include her husband Harold Bannister; son Kevin (Tammy) Stroup; brother Robert Campbell. Visitation will be from 10-11am Tuesday Jan. 10 at the New Hope Church, Whitestown, with memorial services at...
Alexander M. Difalco
Jan 2, 2017
Alexander M. DiFalco, 22, Brownsburg, passed away Jan. 2, 2017. He is survived by his parents Richard and Jill DiFalco; brother Ryan DiFalco; grandparents Earl and Donna Lawyer. Visitation will be from noon to 2pm Friday Jan. 6 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with memorial services there at 2pm.
Gerald L. Poole
Jan 1, 2017
Gerald L. Poole 89, Pittsboro, passed away Jan. 1, 2017. He had been a welder at GM Allison, retiring in 1985. He was a US Air Force veteran and a long-time member and past deacon of the White Lick Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Poole. Survivors include children Carmen (Nancy) Wethington and Donald (Denise)...
Joseph M. Sipe
Dec 31, 2016
Joseph Mark Sipe, 60, of Pottstown, PA, formerly of Brownsburg, IN, passed away on December 31, 2016. Born in Indianapolis, IN he was the son of John and Ruth Sipe of Indianapolis, IN. He was the loving husband to Stephanie A. (Swisher) Austin. Surviving along with his wife and mother are; son Alexander P. Sipe of Brownsburg, IN; daughter Shelby...
Craig L. Boeck
Dec 28, 2016
Craig L. Boeck 44, Indianapolis, passed away on Dec. 28, 2016. He was an attorney for the United Way and the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention Prevention. He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School, Evangel College, Springfield, MO and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Law School. He was a member of the Indiana Bar Association and...
Richard William Catlin
Dec 28, 2016
Richard W. Catlin, 79, Brownsburg, Indiana, formerly of Tonawanda, NY passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2016. He had been an educator in the City of Tonawanda School System since the early 1960's, retiring as the Junior High School principal, then was elected to the Tonawanda School Board. While working in Tonawanda, Mr. Catlin served on the Starpoint Central School...
Casey J. Trout
Dec 26, 2016
Casey J. Trout, age 30, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 26, 2016. He was a brick mason and carpenter. He is survived by his mother Susie Trout; sister Chloe Sauerwald; niece Mila Nadalin; grandparents Patricia and Larry Trout; uncles Joseph Trout and Timothy (Michelle) Trout; cousins Jacqueline (Ryan) Huser, Michael Trout, Hailee Cropper, Travis (Krissy) Trout, Mollie Trout, Megan Trout, and...
Carolyn S. Huber
Dec 26, 2016
Carolyn S. Huber, age 73, Brownsburg, passed away Dec. 26, 2016. She was a member of the Brownsburg Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband Kent Huber; children Karen (Mark) Rothenberger and Daren (Amy) Huber; sisters Brenda Stafford and Judy Galyan; grandsons Eric and Jason Rothenberger. Visitation will be from 3-7pm Wed. Dec. 28 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral...
Margaret J. Orth
Dec 16, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" J. Orth 87, Indianapolis, entered into eternal life on Dec. 16, 2016. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was adored by all, including nieces, nephews and Renee' Hilliard, her incredible caregiver. Peggy was Renee's "Ladybug". Peggy put herself through school and graduated from Butler University Magnum Cum Laude. She got her Master's...
William H. Schapker
Dec 15, 2016
William H. "Bill" Schapker, 83, passed away on December 15, 2016 at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on June 19, 1933 to John Henry and Dorothy (Kallschmidt) Schapker. Bill grew up in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Elder High School in Cincinnati in 1951. After graduating high school, Bill entered the United States Navy,...
Ivan "Van" J. Birrer Ii
Dec 11, 2016
Ivan "Van" J. Birrer II, age 66, Indianapolis, passed away Dec. 11, 2016. He was a pastor at the Eagle Creek Community Church. He was a member of the Brownsburg Kiwanis Club and had been active in the Brownsburg Swim Club. Survivors include his wife Penny Birrer; children Kara Birrer, Deborah Birrer, Stephen Birrer, Lori Guy, David Birrer, Molly Birrer,...
Zachary W. Christian
Dec 11, 2016
Zachary "Zakk" W. Christian, age 22, Brownsburg, IN, passed away suddenly on Sunday December 11, 2016. Survivors include his loving parents Robert W. Christian, Amy S. Christian (Asher), and sister Sommer Christian; grandparents Larry and Cindy Morlan, Richard and Bobbie Asher; in addition to a large extended family of uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was a loving, free-spirited, charismatic young...