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Recent obituaries in Hendricks County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Hendricks County along with Pittsboro, Brownsburg, Danville, North Salem, Lizton, Avon and surrounding areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity in Hendricks County and surrounding areas history and identity.
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Norman L. Blume
Dec 1, 2021
Norman L. Blume, 74 of Avon, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, December 1, 2021 at IU West Hospital in Avon.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John A. Davis
Nov 26, 2021
John A. Davis, passed November 26, 2021 peacefully at Majestic Care in Avon, Indiana.
John was born March 4, 1953 in Kendallville, Indiana to Harold “Gabby” Davis and Barbara DeBelius. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1971 and then Hanover College where he earned his degree in Education in 1975. He eventually earned his Master’s...
Julie D Wubben
Nov 24, 2021
Julie D. Wubben,52, of Brownsburg, IN passed away unexpectedly, November 24, 2021 in her home with her loving family by her side.
Julie was born on January 20, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1988. She embraced her love of children by becoming a nanny and later establishing an in-home daycare program. ...
Thomas Michael Dinkel
Nov 22, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Michael Dinkel, also known as Papa, 72 of North Salem, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones, peacefully passed away and went to our Lord November 22, 2021.
Tom was born July 30, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to George and Marian (Zurschmeid) Dinkel. He grew up with four brothers and attended and graduated from Cardinal Ritter...
Donald Rinker
Nov 15, 2021
Donald “Don” Joseph Rinker, 60 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away on November 15, 2021. Don was born on July 28, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Don and Violet (Douglas) Rinker. He had a long and productive career as a construction supervisor and enjoyed coaching both softball and football.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded...
Harry Kieninger
Nov 13, 2021
Harry Andrew Kieninger II, 75 of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2021. Harry was born on June 9, 1946 in Indianapolis to Harry Andrew and Eva Mae (Wilson) Kieninger. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. He served in Vietnam as a Combat Medic and was awarded the Purple...
Randall Gowan
Nov 12, 2021
Randall “Randy” L. Gowan, 56 of Danville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2021. Randy was born on July 1,1965 in Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1984 and went on to become a Journeyman Millwright for Local 1003 and 1076 for 32 years, retiring in 2015. Randy received the United States Department of Labor...
William J. Dwyer
Nov 4, 2021
William J. Dwyer 81, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2021, at his home.
He was born May 27, 1940, in Chicago, IL to Landin and Jean (Leonard) Dwyer, he worked his entire career in the logistics industry, beginning with the railroad and continuing in the freight industry.
In addition to his...
Mary Elizabeth Fleenor
Nov 2, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Fleenor, 88 of Plainfield, IN, passed away peacefully, November 2, 2021 at Cumberland Trace in Plainfield, Indiana.
Arrangements are pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro, Indiana.
Tonya Annette Perry
Oct 27, 2021
Tonya Annette Perry, 53 of Lizton, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Friends and family will gather on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 4 pm until 7 pm at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro, Indiana. The funeral service will be...
Mark Miller
Oct 22, 2021
Mark Miller, 71 of Veedersburg, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, October 22, 2021 in Lafayette, Indiana at Franciscan Health East.
He was born to the late Glenn and Helen Miller on May 12, 1950 in Crawfordsville. He was a retired veteran of the US Army. Mark loved playing golf, fishing, hunting, traveling and watching his favorite sports teams....
Leroy Smith
Oct 18, 2021
Leroy Smith, 78 of North Salem, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, October 18, 2021 in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville, IN.
Friends and family will gather from 4pm until 7pm, Friday, October 22, 2021 in the North Salem United Methodist Church, with a Masonic Service concluding the evening at 7pm.
Funeral Services will be held at 10...
James Spelbrink
Oct 16, 2021
James Spelbrink, of Speedway, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, October 16, 2021.
Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro, Indiana.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John Lawson, Sr.
Oct 16, 2021
John Lawson Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many family and friends. John was born in Indianapolis on February 11, 1952. In early life John was in the Army from 1969 through 1971 and he met the love of his life,...
Donald Daily
Oct 15, 2021
Don Daily, 85, Avon
Donald “Don” Daily passed away peacefully at Hendricks Regional Danville on October 15, 2021. His daughter Jade and son-in-law Matt Green were by his side. A special thank you to everyone at Hendricks for caring for Don through the years.
Don is survived by his daughter Jade, son-in-law Matt, and four...
Lucian A. Cooksey
Oct 10, 2021
Lucian A. Cooksey, 83 of Pittsboro (formerly Brownsburg), Indiana passed away peacefully in his home, with his loving family at his side, October 10, 2021.
Funeral Services will be held at 4 pm, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in the Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, where friends and family will gather from 2pm until the time of the...
Edith I Pence
Oct 9, 2021
Edith I Pence, 73 of Pittsboro, Indiana Passed away unexpectedly, October 9, 2021 at her beloved campground in Cloverdale, Indiana.
Edith was born August 1, 1948 to Josepth and Edith (Campbell) Buerger. She was a graduate of Brownsburg High School.
Edith was first and foremost a loving homemaker to her family.
Survivors include...
Carolyn Ventura
Oct 5, 2021
Carolyn Baliuag Ventura, a devoted mother, loving sister, dear aunt and colleague, and a resident of Skokie, Illinois, was reunited with God on October 5, 2021 at the age of 59. She endured a good and long fight after surviving a major stroke in 2019.
Carolyn, sometimes called “Ro” or “Lyn” by her family and friends, is...
Virginia Dalton
Sep 28, 2021
Virginia Maxine Dalton, 94 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away at Brownsburg Meadows on September 28, 2021. Virginia was born on February 9, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Katie (Shearer) Price. She graduated in 1944 from Manuel High School in Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald K. Dalton, in 2009, after a...
Ernst O. "Chip" Martens, Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Ernst “Chip” Otto Martens, Jr.
On September 20, 2021, Chip Martens passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at his home in Brownsburg, Indiana. He was 63 years old.
Chip is survived by sons Nick and Luke; and sisters Debbie Brown (Mike); Peggy Clark (Jody); Laura Parker (Chuck); and granddaughter, Reine Martens. He was preceded in...