Obituaries

Donald  Dean Gray

Donald Dean Gray

Mar 10, 2017

Donald Dean Gray, 88, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, March 10 2017 at his winter home in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on May 23, 1928 to Forest Lee and Ersie Lucille (Schultz) Gray in Wallace, Indiana.Donald graduated in 1946 from Waynetown High School, and was a Korean Era Veteran, drafted into the United States Army in the 101st...

Thomas  G. Clark

Thomas G. Clark

Mar 10, 2017

Thomas G. Clark, 58, of Fishers, a 2008 Olympic referee and longtime leader within USA Wrestling, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at home. He was born on February 22, 1959 to James A. and Mary (Canaan) Clark in Bluffton, OH. His parents preceded him in death. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Tom attended The Ohio State University and...

Betty Shipley

Betty Shipley

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Shipley, 93, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC. She was born on July 4, 1923 to Jeremiah and Alice (Cox) O'Hara in Peru, Indiana.Betty was a 1946 graduate of the Indiana School of Business, and had an early career with Eli Lilly and then St....

Valda  Jean Hutchens

Valda Jean Hutchens

Mar 9, 2017

Valda Jean Hutchens, 93, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Keystone Woods Assisted Living in Anderson. She was born on January 22, 1924 to George and Cliffie (Lansford) Gillespie in Decatur, Illinois.Jean was a homemaker and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother to her family and friends. She was a member of Lindberg Road Church of Christ...

Oddos  Denton Morris

Oddos Denton Morris

Mar 8, 2017

Pastor Oddos D. Morris, 84, of Yorktown, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1932 to Leamon and China (Stanley) Morris in Oneida, Tennessee.Oddos was a 1950 graduate of Oneida High School, and proudly served his country in...

Jeanne  Ruth Barnes

Jeanne Ruth Barnes

Mar 5, 2017

Jeanne Ruth Barnes, 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on July 9, 1926 to Forest and Ruth (McNess) Moses in Castile, New York. Jeanne had been a beautician for 40 years.She is survived by her son, Roger (Patty) Richards; sister-in-law, Onnolee Moses; grandchildren, Wendy (Michael) Moody,...

John 'Jack' Joseph Sweeney

John 'Jack' Joseph Sweeney

Mar 5, 2017

John Joseph 'Jack' Sweeney, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on February 21, 1940 to John and Helen Sweeney in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Thomas Sweeney.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Moran Sweeney; three children,...

Herbert  John Werren

Herbert John Werren

Mar 4, 2017

Herbert John Werren, 85, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1931 to the late Herbert and Marie (Klick) Werren in Erie, Pennsylvania.Herbert proudly served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Purdue University School of Engineering, and received an MBA from...

Matthew Butler

Matthew Butler

Mar 4, 2017

Matthew Butler, 38, of Fishers, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born on October 29, 1978 to Daniel and Sherry (Ruble) Butler in Muncie, Indiana.Matthew was a 1997 graduate of Noblesville High School. He had been a loving and nurturing stay-at-home dad for four years, and had recently returned to work, employed by...

Mark Anton "Leon" Laesch

Mark Anton "Leon" Laesch

Mar 4, 2017

Mark Anton "Leon" Laesch, age 62 passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2017 after a yearlong battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Mark was born April 7, 1954 in Bloomington, Illinois to Daniel Anton Laesch and Alta Lockenvitz Laesch. He graduated from Normal Community High School, Normal, Illinois in 1972 where he was a star athlete. Mark continued...

Donna  L. Clark

Donna L. Clark

Mar 2, 2017

Donna L. Clark, 70, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, March 2, 2017. She was born on November 7, 1946 to James and Pearl (Herron) Trexler in Painesville, Ohio. Donna was a self-employed house cleaner.She is survived by her daughter, Angela McGraw; grandsons, Lee McFarland, Joseph Privett Jr, Kevin McGraw, and Kameron...

Genevieve Frances "Jennie" Gaber

Genevieve Frances "Jennie" Gaber

Mar 2, 2017

Genevieve Frances "Jennie" Gaber, 97, of Noblesville, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Riverview Health, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 28, 1919 to Valentine and Catherine (Kotosky) Krofcheck in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.Jennie graduated from Penn State University in 1940 as Magna Cum Laude and was a...

Ronald  Eugene Campbell

Ronald Eugene Campbell

Mar 1, 2017

Ronald E. Campbell, 76, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born on August 24, 1940 to Eugene and Doris (Finnegan) Campbell in Guthrie Center, Iowa.Ronald worked in security system sales, and was a model railroader and avid reader. He enjoyed camping and watching NASCAR.Ronald is survived by his wife,...

Carolyn  E. Benson

Carolyn E. Benson

Feb 28, 2017

Carolyn E. Benson, 67, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at home. She was born on November 12, 1949 to James and Eula (Cox) Cowan in Saint Charles, Virginia. Her parents preceded her in death.A hairstylist for 39 years, Carolyn had owned and operated three different salons. Her passions included making people look beautiful and interior decorating....

Phyllis  Jane Morris

Phyllis Jane Morris

Feb 27, 2017

Phyllis Jane (Boruff) Morris, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Riverview Health. She was born on July 18, 1943 to Jamerson and Bonnie (Dezearn) Boruff in Elwood, Indiana.Phyllis was a resident of Noblesville her entire adult life beginning in 1966 when she married Robert Morris. She worked in the Noblesville High School cafeteria for 5...

Anne  S. Harris

Anne S. Harris

Feb 27, 2017

Anne Stoddard Harris, 36, of Fishers, passed away February 27, 2017 at IU University Hospital Hospice Center. She was born in Indianapolis April 2, 1980, the daughter of Linda and Stanley Harris of Fishers. She married Anthony "Tony" Bell on March 26, 2013.As a youth, Anne was a member of First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church and enjoyed attending summer church...

Mae  Louise Shinault

Mae Louise Shinault

Feb 25, 2017

Mae Louise Shinault, 88, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on May 29, 1928. Mae had been a typesetter for the Marion Chronicle newspaper; and enjoyed needlepoint and puzzles. She is survived by her children, Teresa Gschwend, Dennis L. (Joyce) Shinault and David L. (Mary Anne) Shinault; 16 grandchildren;...

Gregg  George Thomas

Gregg George Thomas

Feb 24, 2017

After putting up one hell of a fight against cancer, Gregg George Thomas passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Gregg was born on October 6, 1953 in New Jersey. He grew up on Townsend St. in Milltown, a home that his parents resided in until they passed a few years ago. Gregg was...

René  Anthony Gonzalez

René Anthony Gonzalez

Feb 24, 2017

René Anthony Gonzalez, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. Rene was born June 13, 1946 to Jesus and Maria (Acuña) Gonzalez in Gary, Indiana. René graduated from Holy Angels grade school and Horace Mann High School. René worked at Inland Steel in East Chicago, Indiana as a carpenter for 30 years. René took pride in his...

Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett

Feb 22, 2017

Kenneth Pickett, 91, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Maple Park Village in Westfield. He was born on December 18, 1925 to Howard Warren and Pearl (Thompson) Pickett in Sheridan, Indiana.For over 30 years, Kenny was a machinist and owned Westfield Manufacturing. He was then a camp director for Timber Ridge Camp in Spencer, Indiana, and...