Obituaries

Aug 16, 2021

Larry Albert Kaiser, former resident of Hamilton County, Indiana, died on August 16, 2021, in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, at age 83. He is survived by his sons, Peter and James; grandsons, Brett and Owen; great grandsons, Sunoa and Saire Kaiser; as well as great granddaughter, Imeri Kaiser.  He is also survived by a brother, Steven Kaiser; and sisters,...

Aug 14, 2021

Joseph Edward Pearson , 73, of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel.  He was born on April 28, 1948, to Ed and Ruth (Williams) Pearson in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Pearson; son, John (Younga) Pearson; brother, Thomas (Sandy) Pearson; sister, Susan...

Aug 13, 2021

Aug 7, 2021

Jerry L. Ward, 84, of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Copper Trace in Westfield.  He was born on September 2, 1936 to James and Eva (Tillmans) Ward in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jerry graduated from Pekin Community High School.  He volunteered for the draft and proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Jerry worked in sales...

Aug 7, 2021

Jerry L. Ward, 84, of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Copper Trace in Westfield.  He was born on September 2, 1936 to James and Eva (Tillmans) Ward in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jerry graduated from Pekin Community High School.  He volunteered for the draft and proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Jerry worked in sales...

Aug 6, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn (Joyce) Allen Chance , 83, of Westfield, Indiana, went to be with Christ her Savior in Heaven, August 6, 2021 at her earthly, deeply loved home of Magnolia Springs Senior Living at Bridgewater. A joyful, devoted & loving daughter, sister, wife, mother & grandmother, Carolyn was born on December 9, 1937 to David Beecher Allen...

Aug 6, 2021

Aug 6, 2021

Selina Woodruff , 50, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her home.  She was born on April 10, 1971 in Knox, Indiana.

Selina loved dogs and cats previously owned Happy Trails & Tails Pet Resort.  She enjoyed traveling and had a love for concerts.  Most of all, Selina loved being around...

Aug 5, 2021

John Kenneth "Jack" Scott, 88, of Noblesville, entered his eternal home on Thursday, August 5, 2021.  He was born on May 23, 1933 to Troy Wallace Scott and Irma (Seaman) Scott in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jack graduated from Broad Ripple High School and studied at Purdue Extension.  He served four years in the US Navy on the USS Pillsbury.  Jack married...

Aug 4, 2021

Ronald A. Duplaga, 69, of Kouts, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville.  He was born on January 4, 1952 to Anthony and Wanda (Lampa) Duplaga in Hammond, Indiana.

Ron worked as a chemist for Inland Steel.  He enjoyed gardening and coaching youth & high school soccer.  Ron was an avid...

Aug 4, 2021

Ronald A. Duplaga, 69, of Kouts, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville.  He was born on January 4, 1952 to Anthony and Wanda (Lampa) Duplaga in Hammond, Indiana.

Ron worked as a chemist for Inland Steel.  He enjoyed gardening and coaching youth & high school soccer.  Ron was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan...

Aug 3, 2021

Lowell Thomas "Tom" Winkler , 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on February 16, 1939 to John and Eloise (Woods) Winkler in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for Detroit Diesel Allison Transmission and...

Aug 3, 2021

Joseph F. “Jay” Scher , 92 of THE RESERVE, Fishers, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 after a short stay at IU Saxony, Fishers.  He was born March 14, 1929 to Joseph and E. Mildred Scher in Huntington, Indiana.

Joe graduated from Pennville (Indiana) High School in 1947.  He then earned a...

Aug 3, 2021

Lowell Thomas "Tom" Winkler, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on February 16, 1939 to John and Eloise (Woods) Winkler in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for Detroit Diesel Allison Transmission and was a member of Life Church...

Aug 3, 2021

Joseph F. “Jay” Scher, 92 of THE RESERVE, Fishers, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 after a short stay at IU Saxony, Fishers.  He was born March 14, 1929 to Joseph and E. Mildred Scher in Huntington, Indiana. 

Joe graduated from Pennville (Indiana) High School in 1947.  He then earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in...

Aug 1, 2021

Thomas Edward “Ed” Christman , 93, of Noblesville, passed away in his home peacefully on Sunday, August 1st, 2021. He was born July 12th, 1928, in Fortville, Indiana, to Wanda Christman.

Ed moved to Noblesville in his early childhood and held many memories in the area living with his mother, father, and brother Pete. He...

Aug 1, 2021

Thomas Edward “Ed” Christman, 93, of Noblesville, passed away in his home peacefully on Sunday, August 1st, 2021. He was born July 12th, 1928, in Fortville, Indiana, to Wanda Christman.

Ed moved to Noblesville in his early childhood and held many memories in the area living with his mother, father, and brother Pete. He graduated from Noblesville High School in...

Jul 30, 2021

Jul 30, 2021

Christina Lynn Berry , 56, of Fishers, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home after an extended illness. She was born on November 2, 1964 to Thomas D. and Patty Lou (Wieneke) Conley in New Castle, Indiana. Christina was a self-employed blogger/entrepreneur and a member of St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church. She loved her...

Jul 28, 2021

William Franklin Haney, age 47, passed away July 28, 2021.  He was born June 21, 1974 in Salem Kentucky and attended Crittenden High School.

William joined the United States Air Force in 1993. He earned the rank of Technical Sergeant as an Aviation Electrician on F-15, C-5, and C-17 Aircraft. He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada, Mildenhall...