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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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Mari King
Jul 14, 2023
Mari King, of Lizton, IN (Formerly of Brownsburg, IN) passed away unexpectedly, July 14, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN.
Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro, IN.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Larry Robert Burger
Jul 13, 2023
Larry Burger, 75 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away in his home on July 13, 2023. Larry was born on July 30, 1947, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Herman and Ruth (Rea) Burger, and grew up in Coal City, Indiana. On November 9, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Randy Sue Salyers. He faithfully served his country in Vietnam....
Kenneth Ottinger, Jr.
Jul 12, 2023
Kenneth Ottinger, Jr. 53 of Danville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, July 12, 2023 in his home with his family by his side. He was born to Kenneth and Sue Ottinger on October 1, 1969. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Ottinger and 2 sons Trevor Ottinger (Micah Jones) & Chase Ottinger. His father Kenny Sr and mother Sue...
Misti L. Cameron
Jun 30, 2023
Misti L. Cameron, 44 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on June 30, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Misti was born February 15, 1979, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the definition of a happy child. Even as a childhood cancer survivor she was full of faith, hope, and joy. As Misti...
Mary A. Burgan
Jun 21, 2023
Mary Arden Burgan passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family on the morning of Wednesday June 21, 2023.
Mary was born April 2, 1944 in Norton, VA and lived in Big Stone Gap, VA with her parents throughout her childhood. She also met her soulmate, Tommy Burgan in Virginia. They took their first leap of faith...
James Pickens
Jun 17, 2023
James Coleman Pickens, 78, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023. James (Jim) was born in Bedford, Indiana on September 22, 1944 to Loren and Jesslyn (Owens) Pickens. Jim was a wonderful husband, father, and loving grandfather affectionately referred to as “Grandada” by his three granddaughters. He received his undergraduate degree in education from Indiana State...
Jeremiah James Mcclaine
Jun 16, 2023
Jeremiah "Jeremy" James McClaine, 38 of Whitestown, Indiana, passed away on June 16, 2023.
Friends and Family will gather on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro beginning at 1:00 pm. The funeral service will begin at 2:30 pm.
Jeremy is survived by his son, Brayton McClaine; mother, Rebecca Campbell...
Fannie Louise Hash
Jun 14, 2023
Fannie Louise Hash “Granny”, 99 of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away on June 14, 2023. Fannie was born on August 10, 1923, in Corydon, Indiana, to Clarence and Norma (Saulmon) Gonterman. Fannie enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her shows, gardening, and looking through any and all pictures. She enjoyed sitting and sharing stories of her childhood along...
Charles "Larry" Adkins
Jun 9, 2023
Charles Larry Adkins , 70 of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully, June 9, 2023 in Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center.
* A complete Life Story is forthcoming from his family.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Monday, June 12, 2023 in the Eric MD Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro ,...
Patty Lou Swisher
Jun 6, 2023
Patty Lou Swisher, 81 of Danville, Indiana, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023 after a long illness. Patty was born in Indianapolis on July 8, 1941 to the late William and Violet (Cherry) Hill. Patty was a homemaker who enjoyed drawing, flower arranging and home decorating, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
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Norwood Gene Pritchett
Jun 5, 2023
Norwood Gene Pritchett , 93 of Danville, passed away peacefully, June 5, 2023, in his home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 am, Friday, June 9, 2023, in the New Brunswick Church of Christ , 6480 South State Road 39, Lebanon, where friends and family are invited to gather from 3pm until...
Betty Wing
May 28, 2023
Betty Wing, 91 of Danville, Indiana, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2023.
She was born December 23, 1931 in Plymouth, Indiana to Roy Devee McMillen and Edna Marie Bordner. Betty spent her childhood in Lebanon, Indiana. Her parents moved there when she was three months old and that’s where she attend Central Grade School, Lebanon Junior...
Ladonna Gilbert
May 23, 2023
Ladonna Gilbert, 94 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away in her home on May 23, 2023. Ladonna was born on January 28, 1929, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Thomas F. and Ruth (Nickerson) Gregg. She graduated from Anderson High School and worked as a nurse's aide for Community Hospital Anderson.
Ladonna loved her cats, Lucky, Maggie, and...
M. Maxine Roseboom Wawrzyniak
May 16, 2023
Maxine (Blanton) Roseboom Wawrzyniak, 89, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Danville, Indiana on September 21, 1933, to Ralph and Cordis (Jones) Blanton. She married Daniel Wawrzyniak in Pittsboro on February 14, 1987, a loving union that would last until his passing in 2007.
...Brooklynne Parker
May 14, 2023
Brooklynne Paige Parker, 18 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2023 after a four year battle with cancer. Brook was born on March 7, 2005, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Will and Lori (Fagel) Parker. She was a recent graduate of Tri-West High School, where she served on the student council, was a member of the National Honor...
Robert John Reynolds
May 14, 2023
The following is an obituary written by Robert's loving family.
Robert John Renolds, 86 of Charlotte, Iowa; passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday May 14, 2023. He was born November 15, 1936 in Clinton, Iowa to John and Rita (Kane) Reynolds.
He is survived by his son John Reynolds and his wife Betsy...
Theodore Sullivan Allen
May 5, 2023
Theodore “Ted” Sullivan Allen, 75, died suddenly but peacefully at his Florida vacation home on the morning of Friday, May 5th.
Ted was born in Galion, OH, on December 15, 1947, the only son of Margaret Loretta (Sullivan) and Roger Wendel Allen. The family moved to Tiffin, OH, where Ted attended Tiffin Calvert High School. After graduating,...
Dr. Paul R. Mullins
Apr 16, 2023
The following is an obituary written by Dr. Mullins' son.
Dr. Paul Raymond Mullins (September 22, 1962 - April 16, 2023) passed away on Sunday at the age of 60 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, after a yearlong battle with glioblastoma. A professor of anthropology at IUPUI since 1999, Dr. Mullins was a preeminent scholar...
Dale Truax
Apr 1, 2023
The following is an obituary written by Dale's loving family.
Dale Truax, 56 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2023, at home. Dale, son of the late Donnie and Sheryl (Neese) Truax, was born on January 15, 1967 in Danville, Indiana.
After birth in Indiana Dale moved around often as he grew...
Beverly Ann Jaco
Mar 31, 2023
Beverly Ann Jaco, age 82 years, a resident of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away Friday morning, March 31, 2023, at her home.
Beverly was born September 19, 1940 in Waco, Texas to Jean and Ernest J. Richard. She married the love of her life, John J. Jaco of Vienna, Illinois on July 3, 1959. She was a member...