Obituaries

Anna Lee Rowley Merrell-Barker

Anna Lee Rowley Merrell-Barker

Apr 19, 2018

Anna Lee Merrell Barker, 78, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at home.  She was born on May 24, 1939 to Lee W. and Edna (Moreland) Rowley in Beech Grove, Indiana.Anna grew up in Brightwood and moved to Noblesville in 1970. She retired in 1999 from the Kroger Company, where she had worked for 42 years, and...

Sharel  Ann Burress

Sharel Ann Burress

Apr 18, 2018

Sharel Ann Burress, age 79, went to be in the loving arms of her Savior and Friend, Jesus, on April 18, 2018. She is breathing celestial air and walking on streets of gold!Sharel was born on July 15, 1938, in Linton, IN to Ray and Polly Richardson. She was a member of the East Side Pilgrim Holiness Church in Evansville,...

Michael  Owen Robertson

Michael Owen Robertson

Apr 17, 2018

Michael Owen Robertson, 62, of Kokomo, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his home.  He was born on December 26, 1955 to Larry and Mary (Harold) Robertson in Indianapolis, Indiana.Mike was a 1974 graduate of Noblesville High School and went on to Manchester College on a wrestling scholarship.  He was employed for 21 years by Chrysler at the...

Bobbi Lea Byrn Plewes

Bobbi Lea Byrn Plewes

Apr 15, 2018

Bobbi Byrn Plewes, 59, of Carmel, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis.  She was born on May 20, 1958 in Melbourne, Florida.Bobbi proudly served her country in the United States Army as a nurse for 20 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  Her tireless work ethic continued without break into civilian...

Ila  Mae Schuck

Ila Mae Schuck

Apr 14, 2018

Ila Mae Schuck, 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She was born on August 17, 1936 to Robert and Florence (Mitchell) Arthurs in Chicago, Illinois.Ila grew up in New Augusta, and graduated from Pike High School in 1954. Ila was married to William Mark Schuck (deceased) from 1962 - 1984. In 1969, Ila and Bill adopted...

Phillip  Dean Shafer

Phillip Dean Shafer

Apr 14, 2018

Phillip Dean Shafer, 88, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Noblesville, IN.  He was born on January 14, 1930 to Dallas and Lena Shafer in Noblesville.In his younger years, Phil attended Noblesville High School where he met Joanne, his future wife and was a member of the football team.  Phillip was a Purdue University graduate where...

Ruth  M. Berg

Ruth M. Berg

Apr 13, 2018

Ruth M. Berg, 96, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at her home in Noblesville, IN.  She was born on March 11, 1922 to Charles and Ruby (Lydy) Meara.Ruth worked for Fort Benjamin Harrison as the Offpost Housing Referral Officer until she retired. She is the oldest living member of First Christian Church of Noblesville. Ruth loved life, music,...

Terrence J. "Terry" Yatsak

Terrence J. "Terry" Yatsak

Apr 12, 2018

Terrence J. Yatsak, 76, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Fishers, IN.  He was born on May 17, 1941 to John and Alice (Morton) Yatsak in Harvey, Illinois, whom have preceded him in deathTerry proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He, along with his wife Karmen, owned Invest One Financial Services. Terry...

Stephen  Paul Eikenberry

Stephen Paul Eikenberry

Apr 10, 2018

Stephen ‘Steve' Paul Eikenberry, 75, of Carmel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at home. He was born on January 13, 1943 to Merle and Dorothy (Miller) Eikenberry in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Steve spent 35 years as a professional educator.  His career included the role of middle school Social Studies teacher in Marion, IN; Principal at Eastern High School...

Lois  May Shaw

Lois May Shaw

Apr 10, 2018

Lois May Shaw, 80, of Westfield, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, IN.  She was born on March 1, 1938 to Earl and Versie (Stephenson) McCoskey in Eagletown, Indiana.Lois managed a photo lab and spent many hours gardening in her younger years. Lois enjoyed Wii Bowling, reading, and working on puzzles. She treasured...

Brandon  Tyler Fox

Brandon Tyler Fox

Apr 10, 2018

Brandon Tyler Fox, 27, of Fishers, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Santa Ana, California.  He was born on June 2, 1990 in Beech Grove, Indiana. Brandon was a graduate of Fishers High School, where he was a member of the basketball team.  When not playing or watching basketball, Brandon enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially loved...

Donald  F. Holliday

Donald F. Holliday

Apr 9, 2018

Donald F. Holliday, 86, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Riverview Health.  He was born on October 2, 1931 to Harrison and Eva (Everman) Holliday in Sheridan, Indiana.Donald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and worked in manufacturing and assembly for Chrysler.  He was a member of the American Legion and a...

Kathleen Wicks

Kathleen Wicks

Apr 8, 2018

Kathleen E. Wicks, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born on November 24, 1951 to Carlton and Mary (Maher) Wicks in Toledo, Ohio.Kathleen retired in 2008 from Square D Company, having worked for them for 34 years, in Perrysburg, OH, Florence, KY Schiller Park and Lombard, IL, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. She then was...

Chris  A. Boles

Chris A. Boles

Apr 7, 2018

Chris A. Boles, 53, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home.  He was born on October 6, 1964 to Don and Mary (Brown) Boles in Noblesville, Indiana.For over 30 years, Chris worked for Glenmark Construction as a lead carpenter.  He liked to fish, hunt, and ride his Harley.  Chris always had a smile on his...

Bruce  Rolland Avery

Bruce Rolland Avery

Apr 7, 2018

Bruce Rolland Avery, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at a VA foster home in Indianapolis.  He was born on April 19, 1928 to the late Arthur and Clementine (Thompkins) Avery in Noblesville, Indiana.Bruce was a 1946 graduate of Noblesville High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University.  He proudly served his...

Mildred  Louise Couch

Mildred Louise Couch

Apr 5, 2018

Mildred Louise Couch, 87, of Noblesville, walked into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 5, 2018.  She was born on August 31, 1930 to Charles and Maude (Ivey) Miller in Harlan, Kentucky.Mildred was a beautiful soul and gentle spirit.  She was kind and generous to all she met, and lived her life with grace, dignity,...

LaVerne  Muriel Houser

LaVerne Muriel Houser

Apr 4, 2018

LaVerne Muriel Houser, 94, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home.  She was born on May 18, 1923 to Lee Roy Brissey and Goldie Muriel (Sherratt) Brissey in Oskaloosa, Iowa.LaVerne was a homemaker and a member of Noblesville First Church of the Nazarene where she taught Sunday School and was active in various church missionary...

John  A. Rodenbarger  Sr.

John A. Rodenbarger Sr.

Apr 2, 2018

John A. Rodenbarger Sr., 84, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Riverview Health.  He was born on May 15, 1933 to John and Bertha Rodenbarger in Indianapolis, Indiana.John proudly served his country in the United States Army, and worked as a pipe fitter for Western Electric for 27 years.  He also owned his own plumbing &...

Naomi  'Nona' Blaising

Naomi 'Nona' Blaising

Apr 2, 2018

Naomi ‘Nona' Louise Blaising, 88, returned to her Heavenly Father on April 2, 2018. Nona was born December 17, 1929 in Seattle, WA. She was a beautiful, kind woman with a deep faith and a fun spirit who found an interest in everyone. She married Reverend Mark Blaising on June 26, 1954; Nona and Mark were married for over fifty years....

Bob Gerdenich

Bob Gerdenich

Apr 1, 2018

Bob Gerdenich, age 75, died Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana.  Bob was fighting cancer, and his death was unexpected but understandable.  Bob came into this world as Maten G. Gerdenich, II.  He lived in Hamilton County, Indiana for most of his life, graduating from Cathedral High School and Butler University.  Bob had a successful...