Obituaries

Donald Jeffers

Donald Jeffers

Jan 24, 2011

Donald Gene Jeffers, 61, of Fishers, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011. He was born on January 18, 1950 to Sterling and Emma (Parton) Jeffers in Oneida, TN.Donald worked as a Produce Manager for Kroger retiring in 2010 with 44 years of service.He is survived by wife, Sheri Jeffers of Fishers, Indiana; mother, Emma Jeffers; son, Donavon Jeffers; daughter,...

John Nighbert

John Nighbert

Jan 24, 2011

John Henry Nighbert Jr., 71, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born on October 17, 1939 to John and Marge (Cooley) Nighbert in Indianapolis.John was self employed and was a Korean War Navy Veteran. He was a member of the VFW Post 10207 in Lebanon.He is survived by three daughters;...

Harold  "Bud" Andrews

Harold "Bud" Andrews

Jan 23, 2011

Harold "Bud" Andrews 59, of Noblesville, Indiana, formerly Crown Point, Indiana, passed away January 23, 2011. He was born August 4, 1951 in Gary, Indiana, to Harold and Elizabeth (Holloway) Andrews. Founder and president of Classic Steel, Inc., he was formerly a member of Inland Steel Union, Innsbrook Country Club, and was a member of the White River Christian Church...

Tommy Sutton

Tommy Sutton

Jan 22, 2011

Tommy Joe Sutton, 39, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011. He was born on December 21, 1971 to Otis and Cynthia (Earlywine) Sutton in Noblesville, IN.Tommy worked as a Brick Mason for several years. He attended Noblesville Schools and was an avid outdoorsman loving to hunt, fish and gardening, he was also a member of the Central...

Joan  "Joni" Birkla

Joan "Joni" Birkla

Jan 20, 2011

Joan "Joni" Elaine Birkla, 63, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born on February 18, 1947 in Indianapolis.Joni was a realtor for Carpenter Realty Group. She also been an apartment manager for many years; and was a membor of M.I.B.O.R.She is survived by her husband, Joseph Birkla of Fishers; son,...

Betty Leahy

Betty Leahy

Jan 15, 2011

Betty Leahy, 76, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at her home. She was born on February 24, 1934 to C.B. and Ada (Broughton) Foley in Richmond, KY. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Indianapolis where she served as church secretary. Betty had worked at the Indianapolis Hilton Hotel and National City Bank. She is...

Diane Douglass

Diane Douglass

Jan 14, 2011

Diane Douglass, 60, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at her home in Carmel. She was born on August 25, 1950 to Robert and Sarah (Henry) Pullar in Southfield, Michigan. Diane and family were formerly longtime residents of Milford, Michigan and have resided in Carmel, Indiana since 1998. Diane worked as a Guidance Counselor for over 20 years at...

Richard  "Dick" Koesters

Richard "Dick" Koesters

Jan 14, 2011

Richard (Dick) Koesters died peacefully on Friday January 14, 2011 at St. Vincent-Carmel Hospital surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis and its complications. He was born in Indianapolis on May 30, 1939 to the late Albert and Emma (Roth) Koesters. Dick was a 1957 graduate of Scecina High School and graduated from Xavier University...

Henry Kiszla

Henry Kiszla

Jan 13, 2011

Henry Kiszla, 79, of Noblesville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 13, 2011. He was the son of Walter and Helen Kiszla, South Bend, Indiana, who preceded him in death. Following his graduation from Indiana University where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, he served in the United States Air Force including a tour of duty...

Milton Carter

Milton Carter

Jan 11, 2011

Milton A. Carter, 78, a lifelong resident of Hamilton County, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on September 24, 1932 to Ernest D. and Evelyn M. (Cottingham) Carter in Indianapolis, Indiana.He was a 1952 graduate of Noblesville High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean...

Garland Cooper

Garland Cooper

Jan 11, 2011

Garland O. Cooper Sr., 41, of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at home. He was born on April 9, 1969 to Jimmie and Evelyn (Jackson) Cooper in Noblesville.Garland was employed with ESG Security.He is survived by wife, Stacie Cooper of Sheridan; mother, Evelyn Cooper of Noblesville; son, Garland (Danielle) Cooper Jr. of Indianapolis; daughters, Megan Cooper &...

Sheila  Diane Glenn

Sheila Diane Glenn

Jan 11, 2011

Sheila Diane Glenn, 52, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis. She was born on July 12, 1958 to Robert and Flora (Parker) Harris in Highsplint, Kentucky.Sheila worked as a dietitian for Harbour Manor Care for ten years. She loved being with her family and spending time with her...

Helen  Lida Story

Helen Lida Story

Jan 10, 2011

Helen Lida Story, 63, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born on April 30, 1947 to Goldie and Louella (Parsons) Bell in Robbins, Tennessee.Helen was a homemaker. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Noblesville for 16 years. She loved children and was a mother to many. She...

Anna Weedman

Anna Weedman

Jan 10, 2011

Anna M. Weedman, 83, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville. She was born on October 7, 1927 to Otha and Lola (Foley) Womack in Russell Springs, Kentucky.Anna was a Homemaker and had also worked about 10 years as a Nurse Aide at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville, retiring in 1988. She is...

Elizabeth Clark

Elizabeth Clark

Jan 8, 2011

Elizabeth M. Clark 99 of Indianapolis passed away January 8, 2011. Elizabeth was born December 4, 1911 in Bluffton, Indiana. She worked for Carmel Screw Products. She also worked as a cage crib operator for Indiana Gear works in Indianapolis, IN retiring in 1976. Elizabeth is survived by a daughter Betty Hamblin (Wilbur), two sons William G. (Phyllis) and James...

Rose Stevens

Rose Stevens

Jan 8, 2011

Rose Regina Stevens, 87, of Carmel, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on January 8, 1924 to Alfred and Regina (Roemer) Tweed in Chicago, Illinois. Rose is survived by three daughters, Norma Rose Cole of Davis, CA, Myrna Rose Stevens of Fishers, IN, and Mary Tweed (son-in-law, Paul) Foster...

Virginia Burnam

Virginia Burnam

Jan 6, 2011

Virginia Nevins Burnam, 89, formerly of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was born on July 14, 1921 to Ralph and Gladys (Nevins) Buis in Greencastle, Indiana.Virginia worked at Allisons in Indianapolis during WW II and for Hollander Van Lines while she was in the Chicago area during the 1970's. Virginia enjoyed gardening and loved roses. She...

Donna Gilliam

Donna Gilliam

Jan 5, 2011

Donna M. Gilliam, 61, of Anderson, and formerly of Noblesville passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. She was born on March 11, 1949 in Anderson, Indiana.She is survived by son, Daniel Gilliam of US Air Force Kunsan Air Base ROK; two sisters, Paula Gilliam, and Becky Gilliam.She was preceded in death by three sisters, and one brother.A Private Family...

Betty Jean "Betsy" Hand

Betty Jean "Betsy" Hand

Jan 4, 2011

Betty Jean "Betsy" (Shepard) Hand, 84, passed away after an extended illness, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. She was born on March 13, 1926 to Clarence and Gladys (Kendall) Shepard in Wabash, Indiana, where she was raised.Betsy was a graduate of Wabash High School and then went on to earn a BS in Education from Northern Illinois University, and an...

Gene Killen

Gene Killen

Jan 1, 2011

Gene Killen, 77, of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Maple Park Village in Westfield. He was born on December 2, 1933 to Hewlett and Tessie Killen in Iron City, Tennessee.Gene worked as a mechanic for Inland Container Corp. for 27 years. He is survived by sons, Terry (Mary) Killen & Jerome Killen; sister, Vickie Kirkman; four...