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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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Mildred Maxine Smith
Aug 30, 2016
Maxine Smith, 91, of Pittsboro passed away on August 30, 2016. Maxine was born on May 26, 1925 in Whitestown, Indiana the daughter of Earl and Opal (Scott) Byrkett. She married Charles D. Smith in October 1942. She was a graduate of Whitestown High School and a long time member of the Pittsboro United Methodist Church. She was an Office...
Charles H. Lewis
Aug 15, 2016
Charles H. Lewis, 78, Lizton, passed away August 15. Charles was born November 1, 1937 in Memphis, TN the son of Robert and Helen (Bronte) Lewis. He married Ursula G. (Englert) Lewis on May 12, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN. Charles retired from the U.S. Army in 1975 and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Brownsburg...
Linzie Price
Aug 9, 2016
LINZIE PRICE, 81, Indianapolis, passed away on August 9, 2016. Born on September 1, 1934 in Sinking Valley, Kentucky the son of Lou Gene Price and Sophia Whitaker. He married Emma Faye Sears on May 18, 1956; she preceded him in death May 28, 2004. He married Beverly A. Pitman Bauman on April 23, 2005, who survives. Linzie attended the...
Heather Rebecca Spurlock Kiefer
Aug 4, 2016
HEATHER REBECCA (SPURLOCK) KIEFER, 41, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2016. Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on August 27, 1974 the daughter of Kenneth Spurlock and Pamala (Gibbons) Hedge. She attended Western Boone and Tri-West High Schools. Survivors: sons, Phillip Clayton Paul, Kyle Ryan Paul, Dakota Wayne Culley, Kameron Forrest Bear; daughter, Kyndra Darlene Ann Bear; parents, Wayne...

Loris William "Bill" Porter
Jul 23, 2016
Bill Porter (1921-2016) World War II Veteran Loris William (Bill) Porter, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on June 22, 1921 to Charles O. and Katie (Day) Porter. A Montclair, Indiana native, he served as a U.S. Army First Sergeant during the World War II and the Korean Conflict, earning...

Marc Jesse Guscott
Jul 18, 2016
MARC JESSE GUSCOTT, 65, Plainfield, passed away July 18. Marc was born July 29, 1950 the son of Charles "Blackie" and Ruhamah (Monger) Guscott, who preceded him in death. Marc attended First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, where he sang in the choir. He was on the Board of Trustees as well as the Care Board. Survivors: Wife, Janie Ross;...
Gladys M. Hinkle
Jun 20, 2016
Gladys M. Hinkle, 80, Indianapolis and formerly of Lebanon, passed June 20 at Community East Hospital. Born April 23, 1936 the daughter of Alma and Hazel (Jacox) Davis Wilcox. Gladys is survived by her husband of 62 fabulous married years, Henry Nolan Hinkle. She is also survived by sons Nolan Leroy Hinkle, Charles Arthur Hinkle, Philip Joseph Hinkle, all of...

Mary Louise Peck
Jun 3, 2016
Mary Louise (Davis) Peck, loving mother and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3 at The Hearth of Prestwick senior community in Avon. She was preceded in death by her husband Phillips J. Peck, Sr. and son Phillips J. Peck, Jr. She is survived by her son Stephen Peck of Columbus and daughter Janie McKinney of Pittsboro as...
Christopher L. Reichard
May 25, 2016
CHRISTOPHER L. REICHARD, 45, of Pittsboro passed away May 25. Born in Indianapolis on February 19, 1971 the son of Paul L. Reichard and Gretchen L. (Adams) Hall. Christopher owned his own construction company. Survivors: mother, Gretchen Hall; father, Paul Reichard; sons, Dakota Reichard, Dustin Traux; daughters, Lidia Reichard, Alexis Traux; brother, Theron Reichard; sister, April Huller; two grandchildren. Visitation...
Hugh (Pop) Avery Fisher
May 22, 2016
On May 22, 2016, HUGH (POP) FISHER, age 81, passed away. Born on November 9, 1934 in Bastrop, Louisiana the son of Avery and Florence (Jones) Fisher. He married Peggy L. Waggoner on June 28, 1952 in Orange, TX and she preceded him in death. Hugh was an Air Force Veteran and served in the Korea War. He was a...

James Harold Icenogle
May 12, 2016
James passed away 05/12/2016 at 81 years old. He was the son of Robert Orville and Marie Elizabeth (Alexander) Icenogle born Nov. 16, 1934 in Hendricks County. James married Ina M. Goins Nov. 12, 1953 at Gosport, IN, attended a one room schoolhouse at Splinter Ridge and went to Patricksburg High School. James was a member of Indiana National Guard...

Frank John Zwettler, Jr
Apr 28, 2016
FRANK JOHN ZWETTLER, JR., Avon, IN passed away April 28, 2016 at the age of 75. Born September 21, 1940 in Berwyn, IL the son of Frank John Zwettler, Sr. and Margaret Emma Neuman Zwettler. Frank was a member of OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH. Visitation will be held at the Church from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with the Service to...
Leon Appleton
Apr 17, 2016
LEON APPLETON, 69 YEARS OF BROWNSBURG, INDIANA, PASSED AWAY APRIL 17, 2016. BORN JUNE 16, 1946 IN MOREHOUSE, MISSOURI, THE SON OF LUCIAN AND MARY (TARRANTS) APPLETON. LEON SERVED HIS COUNTRY AS A MEMBER OF THE US ARMY AND WORKED IN THE WAREHOUSE FOR FIRESTONE AND SPECTRA METALS. VISITATION WILL BE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 FROM 4:00 TO 7:00 PM...

Henri R Mc Laughlin
Apr 14, 2016
HENRI R. MC LAUGHLIN, 86 YEARS, OF OKEECHOBEE, FL AND PITTSBORO, IN. PASSED AWAY THURSDAY APRIL 14, 2016. BORN JUNE 19,1929 IN CLEVELAND, OH THE SON OF ARTHUR AND MARGARITE (ESHAVEDRE) MC LAUGHLIN. HENRI GRADUATED FROM IU WITH A DEGREE IN BUSINESS IN 1957. HE WAS A SCOUT MASTER FOR BEECH GROVE TROOP 465. AN ASSISTANT COACH FOR BEECH GROVE...

Donald Joseph Hendrickson
Mar 20, 2016
DONALD JOSEPH HENDRICKSON, 62 YEARS, OF PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA, FORMERLY OF PITTSBORO AND BROWNSBURG, INDIANA PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 20, 2016. HE GRADUATED FROM BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CLASS OF 1973. HE WAS A POET AND SONGWRITER. SOME OF HIS SONGS WERE SUNG BY STARS OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY. SURVIVORS INCLUDE HIS MOTHER, ALTA MAE (LOVE) HENDRICKSON; 2...

Dallas Christine Wubben
Mar 7, 2016
DALLAS CHRISTINE WUBBEN, 20, passed away March 7, 2016. She was born on October 10, 1995 in Indianapolis the daughter of John David and Julie D. (Thomas) Wubben. Survivors: Parents; Brother, Michael Klemmer; Sisters, Valaree Wubber, Cheyenne Thomas; Grandparents, Robert and Donna Thomas and John D. Wubben. Visitation will be Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at...
Norma Kay Swisher
Mar 4, 2016
NORMA KAY SWISHER, 79, of Coatesville, and formerly of Brownsburg, passed away March 4, 2016 at Brownsburg Health Care Center. Norma was born April 28, 1936 in Montgomery County to James Donald and Edna Margaret (Hedge) Sering. The family resided on a farm west of Jamestown. The family moved to Brownsburg in 1952. She was a 1954 graduate of Brownsburg...

Catarino Garcia
Mar 3, 2016
CATARINO GARCIA, 80, of Brownsburg, passed away on March 3. He was born in Mexico on April 30, 1935 the son of Leonidez and Eufracia (Martinez) Garcia. He married Amelia (Moreno) Garcia in Mexico. Catarino previously worked as a Machine Operator at K & M Plastics in Elk Grove, IL. Survivors: Wife, Amelia Garcia; Sons, Josea, Leonardo, Nicolas, Luciano, Samuel...

Stephanie A. Rudd Shaw
Feb 27, 2016
STEPHANIE A. (RUDD) SHAW, 36, of Brownsburg, passed away on February 27. She was born in Danville, IN on October 24, 1979 the daughter of John B. and Lucinda A. (Phillips) Rudd. She married William E. Shaw, Jr. on April 12, 2013 in Greenfield, IN. Stephanie is survived by her Husband, William E. Shaw, Jr.; Son, Rees Glenn Rothgerber; Daughter,...

Sandra K. Leach
Feb 27, 2016
SANDRA K. LEACH, "SANDY", 71, passed away on February 27. She was born in Indianapolis on February 11, 1945 the daughter of Henry C. and Clara M. (Cochran) Nichols. Her mother, Clara, preceded her in death on September 27, 2011. She married Thomas P. Leach, "Tommy", on June 11, 1969 in Indianapolis where they resided until 1977. They built a...