Obituaries

Bradley  Meredith Hanke

Bradley Meredith Hanke

Jan 12, 2018

Bradley Meredith Hanke, age 69, relocated to a gated community on January 12, 2018 after a 16-month battle with cancer. The gated community is beautiful and exclusive, but everyone is welcome. Just use the password "Jesus is my Savior" to gain access. Born to Orion and Betty Hanke in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 24, 1948, he married Sandra Hanson on December...

Mary  Anne Lowery

Mary Anne Lowery

Jan 11, 2018

Mary Anne Lowery, 91, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Riverview Health.  She was born on June 24, 1926 to Harry and Louise (Edwards) Johns in Westfield, Indiana.Mary Anne was a member of Noblesville First United Methodist Church where she was active in many women's groups.  She enjoyed reading and going to the symphony.  Most of...

Everitt Neil "Jim" Adams

Everitt Neil "Jim" Adams

Jan 10, 2018

Everitt Neil (Jim) Adams, 91, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Wellbrooke of Westfield. He was born on July 30, 1926 to Ray and Vera (Sanders) Adams in Austin, Indiana.Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a self-employed financial executive for 26 years.He is survived by his wife, Doris Catherine (Smith)...

Donald  L. Johnson

Donald L. Johnson

Jan 10, 2018

Donald L. Johnson, 68, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his home.  He was born on June 8, 1949 to Kenneth and Nellie (Goolsby) Johnson in Noblesville, Indiana.For 30 years, Don worked for Lazarus Department Store, now Macy's.  He married Linda Jo Murdock in 1972, and enjoyed westerns and going on vacation.Don is survived by his...

Diana  L. Brown

Diana L. Brown

Jan 10, 2018

Diana L. Brown, 71, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at her home.  She was born on September 18, 1946 to Charles and Fern (Nichols) Firestone in Noblesville, Indiana.Diana worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.  Prior to that, she was a manager and loan officer at Union State Bank in Westfield.  For...

Mary  B. Shelley

Mary B. Shelley

Jan 10, 2018

Mary B. Shelley, 89, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Maple Park Village in Westfield.  She was born on June 27, 1928 to Frances and Louise (Hammer) Bongen in Lafayette, Indiana.Mary worked as a beautician all of her life and was an excellent seamstress.  She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.Mary is survived...

Shirley  L. Blair

Shirley L. Blair

Jan 9, 2018

Shirley L. Blair, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Riverview Health.  She was born on February 25, 1935 to Leo and Alberta (Stage) Gerber in Noblesville, Indiana.Shirley worked in the office at Firestone and for the concession company Modern Flavors, and retired from the Hamilton County Treasurer's Office.  She was a member of Refuge Christian...

Joseph William Richard Merkle

Joseph William Richard Merkle

Jan 9, 2018

Joseph William Richard Merkle, 91, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Riverview Health.  He was born on November 26, 1926, the youngest of 6 children of Frank and Teresa (Meitz) Merkle in Chicago, Illinois.Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He settled in Fort Wayne where he worked at...

Delsie  Maxine Montgomery

Delsie Maxine Montgomery

Jan 9, 2018

Delsie Maxine Montgomery, 96, of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  She was born on May 27, 1921 to David and Dora (Steward) Ray in Rush County, Indiana.She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Carolyn Montgomery; daughter, Glee (James) Hutson; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Delsie...

Sylvia Kern

Sylvia Kern

Jan 9, 2018

Sylvia A Kern, 92, of Fishers (formerly of Schererville, IN), passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at home. She was born on October 10, 1925 to Manuel and Esperanza (Calceta) Abrogar in the Philippines.Sylvia earned her Master's degree from Loyola University in Chicago, and had been a social worker for St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. She was a...

Dean  A Graham

Dean A Graham

Jan 8, 2018

Dean A. Graham, 57, of Carmel, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at home. He was born on May 3, 1960 to Neal and Phyllis (Holmes) Graham in Noblesville, Indiana.Dean owned Controlled Automation, Inc in Noblesville and was a master of all trades. He enjoyed going to festivals (especially EDM shows), hiking, snow skiing, gardening and traveling.In addition to...

Evelyn  L. Randall

Evelyn L. Randall

Jan 7, 2018

Evelyn L. Randall, 79, of Noblesville, passed away with love and support from her family on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Riverview Health.  She was born on November 2, 1938 to Kenneth and Velma (Mendenhall) Moon in Eagletown, Indiana.Evelyn worked for Firestone Industrial Products, Conner Prairie, and American Medical Products.  She was a member of White River Christian Church, loved...

Beverly  B. Hadley

Beverly B. Hadley

Jan 6, 2018

Beverly B. Hadley, 84, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Harbour Manor Care Center.  She was born on February 11, 1933 to Robert and Agnes (Dennemann) Mohler in Indianapolis, Indiana.For 35 years, Beverly worked as an accountant for Eli Lilly.  She was a great cook who enjoyed the outdoors and camping.  Beverly loved her life, loved...

Isabelle  Ellen Otter

Isabelle Ellen Otter

Jan 5, 2018

Isabelle Ellen Otter, 81, of Fishers, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1936 to Sylvester and Jessie (Pate) Rearden in Frankfort, Kentucky. Isabelle was a member of Noblesville First United Methodist Church, and had been a librarian for Allen County and Anderson University.She is survived by her husband, Warren Otter;...

Betty Dyer

Betty Dyer

Jan 4, 2018

Betty Lang Ruja Dyer, 95, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Wellbrooke of Westfield.  She was born on April 8, 1922 to Gustave and Edith (Williams) Lang in Indianapolis, Indiana.Betty was a 1940 graduate of Shortridge High School and was an English major at Butler University.  She lived in Los Angeles, CA for 30 years.  Betty...

Robert  W Crooks

Robert W Crooks

Jan 4, 2018

Robert ‘Bob' W. Crooks, 86, of Fishers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his daughter's home. Bob was born July 3, 1931 in Angola, IN to Harry and Gladys (Barnhart) Crooks. Growing up in northeast Indiana, Bob graduated from Waterloo High School in 1949. He married his high school sweetheart, Marian (DeWitt) Crooks in 1950. He completed...

Donald  'Don' McDaniel

Donald 'Don' McDaniel

Jan 4, 2018

Donald ‘Don' R. McDaniel, 55, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.  He was born on January 24, 1962 in Hazard, Kentucky.Don earned his Associates Degree in auto mechanics from Indiana State University. He had formerly owned his own body shop, and was a jack of all trades. He was also very...

Stephen T. "Steve" Garrett  Jr.

Stephen T. "Steve" Garrett Jr.

Jan 3, 2018

Stephen T. Garrett Jr., 55, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  He was born on January 2, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana.He is survived by his mother, Pat Garrett Rooney; brother, Terrence (Bambi) Garrett; sister, Megan (Greg) Wiles; and four nieces & nephews.  His father, Stephen T. Garrett Sr. preceded him in death.Private family services were held.  Memorial...

Charles A. "Charlie" Moon

Charles A. "Charlie" Moon

Jan 3, 2018

Charles A. Moon, 86, of Naples, FL, formerly of Cicero, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at St. Vincent Kokomo.  He was born on January 11, 1931 to Albert and Monell (Conley) Moon in Hamilton County, Indiana.Charlie was a 1949 graduate of Walnut Grove High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean...

Christopher Lee "Chris" Wafford

Christopher Lee "Chris" Wafford

Jan 2, 2018

Christopher Lee "Chris" Wafford, 58, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home.  He was born on September 4, 1959 to Joe and Mary (Allen) Wafford in Indianapolis, Indiana.For over 20 years, Chris worked as an IT network specialist.  He was inventive and a dreamer who often thought outside of the box with technology and hobbies...