Obituaries

Dec 14, 2022

Mattie Mae Pitman, 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at her home.  She was born on February 4, 1942 to Johnny and Ruby (Blevins) Sawyer in Washington County, Virginia.

Mattie worked as a waitress for Steckley's Old House in Carmel and a bartender for the American Legion.  She attended Victory Baptist Church and Genesis Church in...

Dec 14, 2022

Robert "Bob" Walter Moore, 69, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home.  He was born on September 29, 1953 to Elmer LeRoy and Norma (Grady) Moore in Flint, Michigan.

Bob proudly served in the United States Marines. He retired from the maintenance department at Suez. Bob enjoyed fishing, reading, traveling, and watching sports, especially football....

Dec 13, 2022

Richard "Dick" Borst, 89, of Fortville, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis.  He was born on June 21, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dick was a graduate of Shortridge High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He retired after 33 years as a Sears appliance salesman. ...

Dec 12, 2022

Valorie Jean "Jeannie" Harger Stark, 62, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Lake Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers.  She was born on December 1, 1960 to the late Donivan and Mary (Carpenter) Harger in Noblesville, Indiana.

Jeannie was a 1979 graduate of Noblesville High School.  She worked as a 911 dispatcher for the Noblesville Police Department,...

Dec 11, 2022

Jane L. Cheney, 83, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home.  She was born on March 9, 1939 to Kenneth and Vera (Mollenkopf) Kirkpatrick in Noblesville, Indiana.

Jane was a graduate of Fishers High School and worked in admitting for Riverview Hospital, as well as the Connor House kitchen at Conner Prairie.  She enjoyed crafting...

Dec 11, 2022

Timothy Calvin Johnson, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 7, 1962 to Calvin and Darlene (Marquardt) Johnson in Mankato, Minnesota.

Tim was a research chemist at Dow AgroSciences, retiring after 29 years.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and hiking.  Tim could...

Dec 9, 2022

Richard Allen Burns, fondly known by his grandchildren as “Po”, passed away December 9, 2022, after a long illness. Rick was born August 29, 1959, in Indianapolis to John and Barbara (Johnson) Burns.  He graduated from Ben Davis High School and attended IUPUI.

Rick loved hockey and truly enjoyed his many years working for the Indianapolis Checkers, starting in ticket...

Dec 8, 2022

Martha Ferguson, 91, passed away in true Martha style on December 8, 2022 at Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville, IN.   The woman could whip bears with switches and make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.  She was a member of the Clear Creek Christian Church and was involved in the Stone Belt Shrine Club in Bloomington, IN....

Dec 8, 2022

Albert C. "Bud" Rees, 98, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home and surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 12, 1924 to Jesse and Helen (Rudd) Rees in Richmond, Indiana.

Bud graduated from Fortville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. As a Private First Class in...

Dec 8, 2022

Barbara Jean DeNoon, 89, of Vevay, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.  She was born on September 16, 1933 to Herald and Inez (Kleyla) Setters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Barbara was a professional opera singer, and everything she did revolved around music and her passion for singing. In her early years, she sang with the Indianapolis Orchestra and with...

Dec 5, 2022

Neal L. Apley, 80, of Fishers, passed away quietly at his home on Monday, December 5, 2022.  He was born on September 7, 1942 to the late Neal and Elizabeth (Brass) Apley in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Neal proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for 40 years as a tool maker for International Harvester.  Neal enjoyed restoring...

Dec 5, 2022

Harold Walter Ambrose, AKA: Butch, 77, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022.  Butch was born on December 31, 1944 to Margaret Carrie and Harold William Ambrose.  He was one of five children, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Butch worked in the Automobile business his entire adult life.  He could be found working on cars both at...

Dec 4, 2022

George N. Pappas, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  He was born on March 28, 1935 to Nick and Zoi (Siamas) Pappas in Indianapolis, Indiana.

George proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He received a Bachelor's degree from Indiana Central and an MBA from the University of...

Dec 3, 2022

Mary Ann Lewis, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Maple Park Village in Westfield.  She was born on January 15, 1940 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Mary Ann was born and raised in Noblesville area through her grade school years.  She moved to Indianapolis where she attended junior high and high school. It was there Mary Ann met...

Dec 3, 2022

Paul Adreani Jr., 96, of Noblesville, Indiana, originally from Niles, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  He was born on October 26, 1926 to Paul and Eglina (Fabri) Adreani in Chicago, Illinois.

Paul was a World War II veteran and served in the Army in Okinawa. He owned Adreani's Pizza for...

Dec 3, 2022

Dec 2, 2022

Jacqueline L. Andrews, 74, of Carmel, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at her home.  She was born on September 11, 1948 to the late Jack and Naomi (Kaufman) Ackerman in Lexington, Kentucky.

Jacqueline worked as a loan officer for American Fund.  She was the first woman accepted into the American Society of Arms Collectors.  Jacqueline was a member...

Dec 1, 2022

Anita “Carol” Wallace, 80, of Tipton, was called home by her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 1, 2022 at The Waters of Tipton surrounded by her family.  Carol was born on July 6, 1942 to her parents Kenneth and Deloris (Cobb) Lindenmayer at their home in Tipton, Indiana.

Carol married the love of her life Don (Wally) Wallace on December...

Dec 1, 2022

Nancy Lou Chapman, 88, passed away in her home on Thursday, December 1, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 26, 1934, in Hortonville, Indiana, to Merrill and Esther Horney.

Nancy grew up on a dairy farm near Westfield and belonged to the Quaker Friend’s Church in Hortonville. She belonged to Job’s Daughters, was active in 4-H,...

Nov 30, 2022

Gene Edward Wernersbach, 79, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Golden LivingCenter Brookview in Indianapolis.  He was born on March 8, 1943 to Max and Ann (Kuzemka) Wernersbach in East Chicago, Indiana.

Gene proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He retired after more than 30 years in mechanical...