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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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Annalise Kathleen Ireland
Jun 11, 2019
Annalise Kathleen Ireland 13, of Pittsboro, IN was granted her wings and flew into the arms of the angels in heaven, at 8:15 PM on Tuesday, June 11, surrounded by her loving family, at Life’s Journey Hospice House in Avon.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Funeral Home, where friends are...
Ralph Edward Jeffries
Jun 5, 2019
Ralph Edward Jeffries, 82 recently of Avon, Indiana passed away peacefully, June 5, 2019 at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon, Indiana.
Mr. Jeffries was born September 17, 1936 in Putnam County, Indiana. He was a Professional Engineer and worked for Allison Detroit Diesel.
He is survived by his son, Gary (wife Deborah) Jeffries, of Pittsboro....
Charles A. Hinkle
May 26, 2019
Charles A. Hinkle, 60 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, May 26, 2019 in his home.
Charles was born was September 02, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Henry Nolan and Gladys M. (Wilcox) Hinkle. He was a 1977 graduate of Western Boone High School, following his graduation he immediately enlisted in the United States Navy where he...
Mary Alice Wolf
Apr 27, 2019
Mary A. Wolf, 94 of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 27, 2019. Mary was born February 15, 1925 in rural Dubois County to Lawrence D. and Alta Pearl Kirk. Following her graduation from High School she worked for many years as an administrative assistant for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. She was...
Cory Morgan Hovermale
Apr 26, 2019
Cory Morgan Hovermale, age 30, died on Friday April 26, 2019 at home in Pittsboro.
He was born in Indianapolis to Eric and Kelly (Marks) Hovermale and was the middle of three boys. Cory’s passions included video games and his friends and family. His quick wit and caring heart will be missed by all. Cory is preceded...
James E. Ragsdale
Apr 22, 2019
James E. Ragsdale, 77 of Pittsboro, passed away April 22, 2019.
Jim was born January 3, 1942 in Lebanon, Indiana to Hobart and Velma (Muston) Ragsdale.
He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force and was a talented Machine Repair Technician at Allison Transmission. He was a member of the Pittsboro Baptist...
Charlotte R. Whaley
Apr 18, 2019
Charlotte Rosetta Whaley, 78 of Plainfield, IN, passed away peacefully, April 18, 2019 in Sugar Grove Assisted Living.
Arrangements are pending in the care of Funeral Director, Eric MD Bell.
Elaine Kay Wynkoop
Apr 6, 2019
Elaine Kay Wynkoop of Lizton, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019 in Majestic Care of Avon.
Mrs. Wynkoop was born on July 28, 1946 in Tuscola, Illinois to Frank and Mildred (Sconce) Haines. She married the love of her life, Terry Wynkoop, on September 24, 1966. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage and...
Ronald David Shirrell
Apr 3, 2019
Ronald David Shirrell, 82, of Indianapolis, formerly of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019 at his home with family surrounding him.
Ronald was born on January 3, 1937 in Paducah, KY to John Shirrell and Pearl (Burger) Shirrell. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis and married Carol (Stewart) Shirrell in 1959, who...
Marcia Ann Hammons
Apr 2, 2019
Marcia Ann Hammons, 78 of Pittsboro passed away, April 2, 2019 of a long recurring illness.
She was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on October 31, 1940 to Edwin and Edith (Crumm) Linn in Crawfordsville, IN. She was married April 21, 1956 to James Hammons of Brownsburg. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents.
Her...
Rena Colby
Mar 28, 2019
Rena Colby, 44 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully, March 28, 2019 in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville, Indiana.
Friends and family will gather from 1pm until 3pm on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in the Funeral Home, with services to follow there at 3 pm.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Eric MD Bell,...
W. Devon Jackson
Mar 15, 2019
W. Devon Jackson, 86 of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully in his home, March 15, 2019 with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Jackson was born January 31, 1933 in Jamestown, Indiana to Walter and Ruth (Weaver) Jackson. He attended Jamestown and Brownsburg Schools and graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1950.
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Loreto Enriquez Reynon
Mar 9, 2019
Loreto E. Reynon, 77, of Fishers, Indiana went home to the Lord March 9 following a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer, passing peacefully into eternal life in the company of his family, including his loving wife of 50 years, Mercedes.
Loreto was born in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, in the midst of a Japanese air raid...
Ronald R. Burger
Mar 6, 2019
Ronald R. Burger, 71 of Fishers, passed away peacefully March 6, 2019 in Hamilton Trace, with his loving family at his side.
Ronald was born September 26, 1947 in Lebanon, Indiana to Lowell and Nina (Gericke) Burger. He was a 1965 graduate of Pittsboro High School, and earned an associate’s degree...
Helen (Gwin) Hartsock
Feb 21, 2019
Helen Gwin Hartsock, 84 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully, February 21, 2019 in her home.
Helen was born April 7, 1934 in Indianapolis to Quentin and Faith (Bond) Gwin. She was a graduate of Shortridge High School and earned a degree in Business from the Indiana Business College. Helen worked for many years as the Auditor’s Assistant...
Cynthia Vreeland
Feb 14, 2019
Cynthia Vreeland, of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully, February 14, 2019 in her home, with her loving family at her side.
Memorial Arrangements are pending in the care of Funeral Director, Eric MD Bell.
Cathy Ann Manco
Feb 13, 2019
Cathy Ann Manco, 62 of Clermont, Indiana, passed away peacefully, February 13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana with her loving family by her side after a lengthy illness.
Cathy was born February 22, 1956 in Hendricks County, to Newton and Helen (Eggers) Johns. She was raised on the family farm in Lizton and was a 1974 graduate of...
Raymond Scott Dugan
Feb 5, 2019
Raymond “Scott” Dugan, 48 of Danville, IN (formerly of Lizton), went home to be with the Lord, February 5, 2019, after a difficult battle with Melanoma.
Scott was born April 25, 1970 in Danville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Tri-West High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Ball State University, where he also...
Inge Hawthorne
Feb 3, 2019
Inge B. Hawthorne, 69, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019,surrounded by family at their home in Pittsboro, Indiana. Inge was born on October 8, 1949, in Estenfeld, Germany, to Karl and Maria (Bouzek) Krieglstein.
Inge persevered through a difficult childhood in postwar Germany. Her mother, Maria, died unexpectedly of kidney disease when Inge was only 14 years...
John C. Hart
Feb 2, 2019
John C. Hart, 71, loving husband and father, passed away at home with his family by his side, on February 2, 2019 in Pittsboro, Indiana. John was born to Mary F. (Sickley) and Elbert C. Hart on September 26th, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and attended Saint Catherine's Catholic School, Manual High School, and Indiana University. He served in the...