Obituaries

Martin  "Danks" Leonard

Martin "Danks" Leonard

Jan 1, 2011

Martin 'Danks' Francis Leonard, 82, of Fishers, died on January 1, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6, 1928 in Galway, Ireland to Francis and Mary Leonard. Danks received his mechanics certification from W.P. Higgins in Galway. At age 25, he immigrated to Indianapolis. Only 8 days after coming to Indy, he started his career as...

Patricia Bailey

Patricia Bailey

Dec 30, 2010

Patricia Ann (Granger) Bailey, 74, of Fishers (formerly of Indianapolis), passed away after an extended illness, on Thursday, December 30, 2010. She was born on April 17, 1936 to David and Mary Catherine (Bassett) Granger in Noblesville, where she was raised. Patricia was a 1954 graducate of Noblesville High School and then went on to serve on the United Way...

Hubert Irvin

Hubert Irvin

Dec 30, 2010

Hubert M. Irvin, 67, of Noblesville, died December 30, 2010 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on April 30, 1943 to Henry M. and Nora (Presley) Irvin. Hubert had been employed for 27 years with Greyhound Transportation. He later worked for the Hamilton County Correctional Facility and the Hamilton County Highway Department for 20 years. He was a...

Fannie  H. Jessee

Fannie H. Jessee

Dec 28, 2010

Fannie H. Jessee, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born on February 21, 1928 to Right and Verda (Scott) Cottrell in Lee County, Virginia. Fannie retired from RCA several years ago. She loved her family and her grandchildren. She is survived by son, James D. Jessee Jr. of Cape...

Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey

Dec 28, 2010

Steve Harvey, 58, of Noblesville passed away peacefully Tuesday December 28, 2010 after a brief illness. Remembered for his enormous heart, Steve blessed the lives of everyone he met. Steve was born January 20, 1952 to Fred and Rosemary Harvey of Indianapolis. His father precedes him in death. He attended Warren Central High School and served in the US Navy...

Betty Dickman

Betty Dickman

Dec 24, 2010

Betty J. Dickman, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2010 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana. She was born on July 27, 1928 to James and Maude (Kieser) Shepherd in Tell City, Indiana.Betty worked as a Baker for Hardees in Noblesville. Everyone loved her biscuits. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church, 1190 North 9th Street,...

Karen Huber

Karen Huber

Dec 22, 2010

Karen S. Huber, 53, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born on May 4, 1957 to Silas and Patty (Cook) DeVaney in Noblesville.Karen had been with the Hamilton County Clerk's Office. She was a 1975 graduate of Noblesville High School and attended Ball State University, where she had spent one...

Bruce Hoffmann

Bruce Hoffmann

Dec 22, 2010

Bruce G. Hoffmann, 71, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at home. He was born on September 25, 1939 to Harvey and Lorene (Schnute) Hoffmann in Evansville, Indiana. Bruce was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. He graduated from the University of Evansville and was a member of ROTC. Bruce served in the Airforce as a pilot...

Alton Hinshaw

Alton Hinshaw

Dec 22, 2010

Alton West Hinshaw, 84, Noblesville, passed on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on April 3, 1926 in the outskirts of Zionsville, IN. He was the sixth child and second son of Goff Chesney and Clara Ethel (West) Hinshaw. Alton was a member of Cumberland Christian Church. He was an Elder and Deacon for...

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

Dec 21, 2010

Mary Helen Miller, 94, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Mary Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Reed Marion Miller. They spent most of their lives in Noblesville, Indiana. Mary Helen graduated from Noblesville High School and Reed graduated from Sheridan High School. The loving couple had two sons, Stephen...

Richard Fox

Richard Fox

Dec 21, 2010

Richard K. Fox, 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on August 7, 1929 to the late Roy and Margaret (Albert) Fox in Wabash, Indiana.Richard was a self-employed insurance consultant. He served his country in the Korean War and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church...

Violet Watt

Violet Watt

Dec 21, 2010

Violet M. Watt, 94 of Fishers, formerly of Chicago passed away December 21, 2010 at her home.Violet was born February 23, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a homemaker and is survived by two daughters Laura Watt and Marilyn Carrington; and one son, David Watt. Also surviving are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Private family services will be held, and burial...

Frederick Hoogenboom

Frederick Hoogenboom

Dec 21, 2010

Frederick Hoogenboom, 76, of Noblesville passed away Tuesday December 21, 2010 at Riverwalk Village of Noblesville. Frederick was born May 24, 1934 in Goshen, Indiana, the son of Leendert (Leonard) S. and Aartje (Elzerman) Hoogenboom. Frederick was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He earned his B. A. from Ball State Teachers College and worked as an accountant for...

Violet Crews

Violet Crews

Dec 20, 2010

Violet (Vi) Jeane Crews went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family. Vi was born in Galena, Kansas on November 22, 1927. She attended Pittsburg State University and received her degree in Biology and Chemistry. She was a homecoming queen, a cheerleader, a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, and was...

Johnny  Ray Johnson

Johnny Ray Johnson

Dec 19, 2010

Johnny Ray Johnson, 49, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010. He was born on October 29, 1961 to Arnald and Thelma (Smith) Johnson in Grand Prairie, Texas.Johnny was a truck driver for over 20 years and was employed by KBT Enterprize. He also had served in the Army as a Sergeant. He is survived by his wife,...

David Cordell

David Cordell

Dec 18, 2010

David Otis Cordell, 61, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. He was born June 22, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio. David was a member of St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church. He coached for Fishers Sports Program and U.S. Athletics Summer Baseball. He was also involved with Indiana Elite All Star Cheerleading....

Karen Harold

Karen Harold

Dec 17, 2010

Karen Kay Harold, 65, of Arcadia, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2010. She was born on February 25, 1945 to Edward and Eva (Wiles) Hanson in Cincinnati, Ohio.Karen was a homemaker, and a graduate of Fishers High School. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crafts and sewing. She also loved collecting anything that involved bears.She is survived by...

Scott McKay

Scott McKay

Dec 16, 2010

Scott Eric McKay, 47, of Carmel, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  He was born on February 23, 1963 to Reynolds and Joyce (Hart) McKay in Detroit, Michigan.Scott was a self-employed entrepenuer.  He was a member of East 91st Street Christian Church, and served with the Crown Ministry Team.  He faithfully served in the...

Anna McMillan

Anna McMillan

Dec 16, 2010

Anna M. McMillan, 81, Noblesville, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at her home.She was born June 28, 1929, to Johann and Clara (Meier) Ratschmier in Schwabach, Germany. She grew up in worn-torn Germany during World War II.Anna had worked at Firestone Industrial Products 1950-52; and various retail stores in Noblesville, including Danners for 20 years and Weldy Drug Store for...

Steven Kranda

Steven Kranda

Dec 15, 2010

Steven A. Kranda, 55, of Westfield, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Steve was born on January 30, 1955 to Robert and Virginia (Poile) Kranda in Columbus, Ohio.  Steve was a 1973 graduate of Penn High School and graduated from Indiana University in 1979 (BA) and 2005 (BSN). Steve is a member of St....