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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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Gladys M Shaw
Jan 28, 2017
Gladys M. Shaw, 85 years, of Pittsboro, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. Born in Cumberland County, Kentucky the daughter of Benton and Stella (Branham) Norris. Gladys married Zilbert T. Shaw in Edmondton, KY on December 6, 1947. He passed away on August 5, 1985. Surviving Gladys are sons, David T. Shaw, Jerry A. Shaw and Larry J Shaw (Patricia),...

Martin Logan Bickley Ii
Jan 23, 2017
Martin Logan Binkley II, passed away January 23, 2017. Born January 12, 1955 the son of Martin Logan Bickey and Lucille Bickley (Beat). He was a distribution Specialist for Sur-La-Table in Brownsburg, IN. Martin was a member of the Brownsburg American Legion. Survivors include a brother Scott E. Bickley and a sister Karen A Sutherland. Visitation will be Monday January...

Leanna Chappell
Jan 21, 2017
LEANNA CHAPPELL, 80 YEARS, PASSED AWAY SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017. LEANNA WAS BORN DECEMBER 25 1936 IN CRAWFORDAVILLE, IN , THE DAUGHTER OF BUFORD AND MARJORIE (CANADA) EBAUGH. SHE WAS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER FOR NORTHWEST HENDRICKS SCHOOLS AND ST. MALACHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, TAX REVENUE SPECIALIST WITH INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND BOOKKEEPER FOR CHAPPELL FRAMING. SURVIVING ARE SONS; STEVE...

Richard Hiatt Swain
Jan 19, 2017
RICHARD HIATT SWAIN, age 90, passed away on January 19, 2017. Richard was born on February 13, 1926 in Muskogee, Oklahoma the son of the late Charles Oscar and Martha Helen (Hiatt) Swain. He married Grace Eileen Rodgers in San Diego, California, and she preceded him in death in 2011. Richard was an Inspector for Allison Transmission, retiring in 1991....

Mary Ann Arnold
Jan 2, 2017
MARY ANN ARNOLD, 91 OF INDIANAPOLIS, PASSED AWAY MONDAY JANUARY 2, 2017. BORN DECEMBER 8, 1925 IN ST LOUIS, MO. THE DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH AND ROSE (KELEMAN) SEPER. MARY ANN WAS A MEMBER OF ST. CRONIN CATHOLIC CHURCH, ST. LOUIS, MO. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS; A SON, JOHN EVERETT ARNOLD; A BROTHER AND A SISTER. SURVIVING...

Phyllis Jean Campbell
Jan 1, 2017
PHYLLIS JEAN CAMPBELL, 86 YEARS OF DANVILLE, IN PASSED AWAY JANUARY 1, 2017. BORN APRIL 4, 1930 IN HENDRICKS COUNTY THE DAUGHTER OF FOREST R. PACE AND CHLOE EDITH (GAMES) PACE. PHYLLIS WAS A BUS DRIVER FOR DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS RETIRING AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE. SHE MARRIED ROBERT "PEANUT" CAMPBELL IN GREENCASTLE, IN 1950. HE DIED IN 2012. PHYLLIS...

Lois Irene Pfeifer-Kessler
Dec 27, 2016
LOIS IRENE PFEIFER-KESSLER, age 88, Brownsburg, passed away on December 27, 2016. Lois was born on February 18, 1928 the daughter of the late Cecil and Blanche (White) Long. She married Keith Kessler on December 11, 1970 in Marshall, IL. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pittsboro Christian Church. Survivors: Husband, Keith Kessler; Sons, Roy, Jerry, Ricky,...

Mary E. Scott
Dec 16, 2016
MARY E. SCOTT, 94, of Pittsboro, IN passed away December 16, 2016. Mary was born on February 15, 1922 the daughter of Carl and Mary "Dillon" Shirley. She married Russell "Scotty" Scott on May 13, 1944, and he preceded her in death on May 20, 1993. Mary was a retired Teller from the State Bank of Lizton. She was a...

Robert L. Bramble, Jr
Dec 7, 2016
ROBERT L. BRAMBLE, JR., age 52 of North Salem, IN passed away December 7, 2016. Robert was born on March 5, 1964 in Danville, IN the son of Robert and Pansy (Keiper) Bramble. He married Kelly (Hensley) Bramble on September 3, 2004. Robert was a diesel mechanic for Pace Air Freight, a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church and K...

Robert L Groover
Nov 23, 2016
ROBERT "BOB" L. GROOVER, age 94, of Pittsboro passed away November 23, 2016. Bob was born in Pittsboro on November 27, 1921 the son of the late Glenn and Leota (Linton) Groover. He graduated in 1940 from Pittsboro High School. He married Janet (Amendt) Groover on January 22, 1966 in Brecksville, Ohio. Bob served in WWII and was a member...
Penny S. Endres
Nov 20, 2016
PENNY SUE (SMITH) ENDRES, 52, of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully November 20, 2016 surrounded by family after an extended illness with metastatic breast cancer. Penny was a 1982 graduate from Tri-West High School. She worked most of her adult life in the medical field as a financial administrator. She was a member of Venture Church. She had a passion for...

Patricia Lynn Gaunt
Nov 15, 2016
PATRICIA LYNN GAUNT, age 68, Plainfield, Indiana passed away on November 15, 2016. Patricia was born in Mattoon, Illinois on April 24, 1948 the daughter of Charles and Caralee (Stewart) Shoot. She married Dale A. Gaunt on August 16, 1969. She worked at Target retiring in 2007. She volunteered at Hendricks Regional Health and Avon High School. Survivors: Husband, Dale;...

Iris K. Woods
Nov 12, 2016
IRIS K. WOODS, 79, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away November 12, 2016. Iris was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 15, 1937 the daughter of Noah and Geneva Grubbs (Abel) Tomlinson. She married Fred L. Woods on September 13, 1958. Iris was a homemaker and a member of the Lizton United Methodist Church. Survivors: Husband, Fred; Daughters, Viki Caldwell (Phil...

Judge Reinhardt (Rick) Korte
Nov 11, 2016
JUDGE REINHARDT "RICK" KORTE passed away on November 11, 2016. He was a member of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War, Chief Administrative Law Judge for the State of Illinois and a Federal Administrative Law Judge. Survivors include his wife, Julie; Daughters, Katie and Sara, and a loved grandson. A private Service will be held on Tuesday, November...

Robert S. Icenogle
Nov 2, 2016
ROBERT S. ICENOGLE, age 48 of Lizton, IN passed away November 2, 2016. Born on February 17, 1968 the son of James and Ina (Goins) Icenogle. He married Linda (Dale) Icenogle on February 23, 2002 in Gatlinburg, TN. Robert was a machinist at Allison Transmission. He was a member of the UAW Local 933 and Connection Pointe Christian Church. Survisors:...
Ted Bitting, Sr
Oct 30, 2016
TED BITTING, Sr., 68, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away on October 30, 2016. Ted was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 29, 1948 the son of the late Pete and Sophie (Sovich) Bitting. He married Patricia (Henry) Bitting on January 30, 1971. They lived and raised their children in Altoona, Iowa. Ted was involved in Indy Car Racing for...

Dylan Robert Keiser
Oct 24, 2016
DYLAN ROBERT KEISER, 20, of Pittsboro, IN passed away October 24, 2016. Dylan was born on April 4, 1996 in Las Vegas, NV the son of Kevin A. Keiser (Pittsboro, IN) and Beth E. Kassiotis (Brazil, IN). As a youth, Dylan was active in the Boy Scouts and Youth League baseball. Dylan was a 2014 graduate of Tri West High...

Betty Jo Fields
Oct 5, 2016
BETTY JO FIELDS OF BROWNSBURG, IN PASSED AWAY OCTPBER 5, 2016. BETTY JO WAS BORN JULY 26, 1927, THE DAUGHTER OF JOE AND MARY LOUISE (CROWDER) BOOHER. BETTY JO RETIRED FROM AETENA INSURANCE IN 1992; AS A CLAIMS ADJUSTER. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE DARLINGTON, IN ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. SURVIVORS INCLUDR SONS - R. KEVIN REAGAN AND...

Sarah Hundley Bennett
Sep 26, 2016
SARAH HUNDLEY BENNETT, 90 YEARS, PITTSBORO, IN, PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2016. BORN NOVEMBER 11, 1925 IN BULLITT COUNTY, KY. THE DAUGHTER OF G.B. AND MARY EVELYN (BROWN) HUNDLEY, SHE MARRIED BILLY GENE BENNETT IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN ON DECEMBER 22, 1955. HE PASSED AWAY IN 2009. SARAH WAS A SECRETARY FOR DIAMOND CHAIN COMPANY RETIRING IN 1955. SURVIVORS ARE A...

Robert B Shirrell
Sep 17, 2016
ROBERT B. SHIRRELL, 48 YEARS, OF DANVILLE, INDIANA, LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE AND FRIEND TO MANY, PASSED AWAY AT HIS RESIDENCE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2016. BORN IN INDIANAPOLIS, JULY 3, 1968, THE SON OF CHESTER AND PATRICIA (McMAHON) SHIRRELL. HE MARRIED RACHEL M. NORMAN IN INDIANAPOLIS ON MARCH 21, 1998. SURVIVING ARE HIS WIFE, RACHEL M. SHIRRELL; AND TWO...