Obituaries

January 9, 2015

Mildred Marie Brooks, 94, passed away on January 9, 2015. Marie was born June 4, 1920 in Lawrenceville, IL. She led an active life, enjoying travel, dancing, and being with her family and friends, while living in Indiana, California and Florida. She was married to the late Harvey John Brooks. Survivors include her children, Wayne (Wallis Wade) Brooks, Larry (Deborah...

January 7, 2015

Stillborn Tolson Milo Alexander Palmer passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville. Tolson is survived by his parents: Timothy A. Palmer and Carol Ann (Tague) Jones of Indianapolis; 2 sisters: Alyssa Jones and Nataly Palmer of Indianapolis; grandparents, Carmelo and Wanda Lombardo of Indianapolis; grandparents, Garey and Mary Lou Palmer of Indianapolis; grandmother, Linda...

January 5, 2015

Mary Frances McKnight Beach, 90, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Jan. 5, 2015. Mary was born to Donald Earl and Mabel Bell (Kaiser) Collins on Apr. 3, 1924 in Indianapolis. She graduated from George Washington High School in 1942. She married James M. Beach on Aug. 16, 2003. Mary was a Phone Operator for...

January 4, 2015

Roland Spangler Summerlot, 87, Martinsville, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2015. Roland was born to Ernest J. and Emma (Spangler) Summerlot on May 7, 1927 in Bicknell. He was married to Naomi (Cassida) Summerlot. He graduated from Patricksburg High School in 1945, earned his BS in Business from Indiana University where he was also a member of the Delta...

January 1, 2015

Julie Ann (Even) Wiser, 58, of Mooresville, IN, died on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Julie was born on November 3, 1956 in Sioux Falls, SD to Alvin and Joan Even. Upon her graduation from Mooresville High School in 1975, Julie worked as a Secretary at Krieg, DeVault, Alexander & Capehart for 14...

January 1, 2015

Hudson Anthony Sarkine, stillborn son to Brian Anthony Sarkine and Elisabeth Anne Plew, was born and went to Heaven on January 1, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville. Hudson is survived by his parents, Brian Anthony Sarkine and Elisabeth Anne Plew of Indianapolis; grandparents, Bick & Sherry Sarkine of Indianapolis and Mark & Terri Plew of Indianapolis; great grandmothers,...

December 26, 2014

Norman Lee Jones, 73, Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday, December 26, 2014. Norman was born on November 7, 1941 in Burkesville, KY to the late James W. and Julia E. (Groce) Jones. Norman married Doris A. (Weston) Jones on August 12, 1961. Norman served in the Army during Vietnam. Norman lived most...

December 25, 2014

Lynn Marie Rike, 29, of Mooresville, passed away on Dec. 25, 2014. Lynn was born to William Wirey and Kimberly (Weaver) Wright on Nov. 18, 1985 in Frankfurt, Germany. Lynn was married to Ryan Rike. Lynn lived in Mooresville most of her life. Lynn was a Homemaker. She loved her children Nicole, Aden and Katelyn dearly. Lynn is survived by...

December 24, 2014

Helen "Joyce" Anderson, 86, of Mooresville passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2014. Joyce was born to Bryan and Ovie (Vinson) Smith on Mar. 7, 1928 in Summershade, KY. She was a 1946 Graduate of Summershade High School in KY. She married Guy H. Anderson on Dec. 23, 1946. Joyce was a Homemaker. She loved traveling, bingo, cooking and doing...

December 20, 2014

Margaret J. "Peg" Palmer, 87, of Camby, went to be with the Lord with family by her side on December 20, 2014. Peg was born to Willard A. and Cleo (Ellis) Barney on April 28, 1927 in Indianapolis. She attended Decatur Central High School and was a 1944 graduate of Arsonal Tech High School. She married Marvin F. Palmer on...

December 4, 2014

Herman S. Thompson Jr., 83, Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2014. Herman was born to Stanley and Valeria (Chaudoin) Thompson on Sept 20, 1931 in Green County, KY. Herman married Bonnie (Warren) Thompson on June 9, 1956. Herman was a Chief Building Engineer for MANSUR Management in Indianapolis for 13 years, retiring in 2002. Previously,...

December 3, 2014

William "Bill" A. Hartley Jr., 64, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2014. Bill was born to William A. Hartley Sr. And Ellen M. (Johnson) Hartley on Dec. 26, 1949 in Indianapolis. Bill married Barbara (Edwards) Hartley on Sept. 30, 1967. Bill worked as a Printing Die Mounter for Cra-Wal Container in Indianapolis for 34 years, retiring in...

December 1, 2014

November 24, 2014

Velma Ruth Hayduk, 91, of Mooresville, IN passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2014. Velma was born to Emerson Elliott and Doris (Palmer) Elliott Louden on Mar. 19, 1923 in Cuba, IL. Velma married Louis P. Hayduk on Mar. 29, 1941. Velma was an Avon Representative for 45 years. She enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. Velma is survived by two...

November 23, 2014

Janice E. Murphy, 81, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2014. Janice was born to Jim and Mima (Silkwood) Fornear on July 25, 1933 in Sesser, IL. She married Troy Murphy on Sept. 27, 1952. Janice received her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Central College in Indianapolis. She was Administrator/Director of Nursing for Millers Merry Manor in Mooresville for...

November 19, 2014

Darryl Ward Born, 59, of Camby, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2014. Darryl was born to Keith A. and Scharron M. (Smith) Soladine on Nov. 3, 1955 in Indianapolis. He was a 1975 Decatur Central High School Graduate. Darryl was an Assembly Line Worker for Allisons Transmission in Indianapolis for 10 years. He also worked in landscaping. He loved...

November 18, 2014

Thelma "Jean" Gipson, 50, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2014. Thelma "Jean" was born to L. C. Couch and Anna (Gipson) Sams on Oct. 15, 1964 in Hyden, KY. Jean was a 1982 George Washington High School Graduate. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed NASCAR Auto Racing. She has lived in Indianapolis for most of her life....

November 18, 2014

Mary "Jane" Kollman, 92, of Nashville, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2014. Mary "Jane" was born to Oden and Loretta B. (Wicker) Brandenburg on June 30, 1922 in Indianapolis. Jane was a 1940 Southport High School Graduate. Jane married William "Bill" E. Kollman on April 30, 1944. Jane was a Secretary for Laboratory Supply in Indianapolis for 7 years,...

November 12, 2014

Richard S. Powell, 85, Brooklyn, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at The Gathering Together in Plainfield. Richard was born in Henderson, KY on May 6, 1929 to John and Myrtie (McRoy) Powell. Richard married Frances A. (Lowry) Powell on March 23, 1977. Richard lived in Brooklyn since 1976. He served in the United States Army. He was a...

November 7, 2014

Jack Lee Allender, 65, of Camby, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2014. Jack was born to Floyd "Dutch" and Juanita F. (Henderson) Allender on Feb. 24, 1949 in Indianapolis. Jack married Betty (Martin) Allender on Aug. 28, 1965. Jack was a Millright for Chrysler Corp. in Indianapolis for 35 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of Eternal...