Obituaries

Marcia K. Stumm

Marcia K. Stumm

Nov 29, 2025

Marcia K. Stumm, 90, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis from a stroke. She was born on August 11, 1935, to Gustive and Juanita (Williams) Kumpf in Brazil, Indiana. 

Marcia is survived by her husband of 68 years, Curtis “Skip” Stumm; two sons, Andrew (Elizabeth) Stumm and Tyler (Melanie) Stumm; sister,...

Melinda Nicholson Leighton

Melinda Nicholson Leighton

Nov 28, 2025

Melinda "Mindy" Nicholson Leighton, 54, of Fishers, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, surrounded by the love that defined her life. She was born on January 25, 1971, to Charles and Patricia Nicholson in Greencastle, Indiana.

Mindy's warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew her. She was a beloved wife and mother who...

Jeffrey Kim Higginbotham

Jeffrey Kim Higginbotham

Nov 25, 2025

Jeffrey Kim Higginbotham (69 years) was born on December 15, 1955, in Noblesville, Indiana to Charles and Shirley (Mosbaugh) Higginbotham. He left us on November 25, 2025, after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Sandy (Winger) Higginbotham of Cinebar, WA; his children Hollie (Phillip) Curry of Zebulon, NC and Ryan Cain of Portland, OR; two...

Zoe Lou Marks

Zoe Lou Marks

Dec 3, 2025

Zoe Lou Marks, 91, of Fishers, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers. She was born on August 4, 1934 to Homer and Nora (Martin) McClure in Westfield, Indiana.

Zoe worked for 27 years for Indiana Bell, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and enjoyed playing euchre.

She is survived by her...

Rica Layne

Rica Layne

Nov 29, 2025

Rian (Rica) Anna Maria Josefina Steerneman Layne passed from life into eternal rest at the age of 73 on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Rica was born in Vriezeveen, Netherlands to Willem and Virgien Steerneman on January 11, 1952. She was the eldest of eight children. In 1979, Rica came to the United States with a missionary family. She chose the...

Kelsey Ann Kingery

Kelsey Ann Kingery

Nov 3, 2025

Kelsey Ann Kingery, 37, passed away after a sudden illness on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, TX. She was born February 16, 1988 to Duane Alan and Nancy Jean Kingery in Noblesville, Indiana.

Kelsey graduated from Noblesville High School in 2006. She attended Indiana University and graduated with a double major from the Kelley...

William Charles Gross

William Charles Gross

Nov 16, 2025

William Charles Gross, 76, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1949 to Robert and Norma (Burton) Gross in Chicago, Illinois.

William proudly served his country in the United States Army which led him to meeting his wife, Gerlinde. He earned a Master of Computer Science from DePaul University and...

Jerry Holloway

Jerry Holloway

Dec 5, 2025

Jerry Holloway, 69, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on March 17, 1956 to William "Bill" and Faye (Cornelius) Holloway in Madison County, Indiana.

Jerry was a farmer his entire life, working for Likens Farm in Anderson. He was a 10-year 4-H member and passed that love onto his grandkids.

Jerry...

Joanne Carolyn (Hunt) Tharp

Joanne Carolyn (Hunt) Tharp

Dec 1, 2025

Joanne Carolyn (Hunt) Tharp passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, just weeks after celebrating her 97th birthday. She was born on October 16, 1928, in Anderson, Indiana, to Estie Eri Hunt, M.D. and Irene Thompson Hunt.

She spent her formative years in Pendleton, IN where Falls Park held a special place of happy childhood memories. After the loss of...

Eric Matthew Berman

Eric Matthew Berman

Dec 5, 2025

Eric Matthew Berman, who spent nearly three decades reporting news, the Indiana Legislature, and elections on radio in Indianapolis, died December 5, 2025 after a nearly 19-year battle with cancer. He was 60.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Christine, a former reporter at the Kokomo Tribune, and their 22-year-old son, Christian.

A native of Crown Point, Ind., Eric...

Margaret "Maggie" Ann Freeman Vernon

Margaret "Maggie" Ann Freeman Vernon

Dec 2, 2025

Margaret “Maggie” Ann Freeman Vernon, 93, of Noblesville, passed away on December 2, 2025, at The Crossings of Noblesville, leaving behind a legacy shaped by resilience, elegance, adventure, and deep devotion to the people fortunate enough to know her.

Born on October 7, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, Maggie was raised in Sheridan, Indiana, by her paternal grandparents, Thomas Ora and Mahala...

Carol Christine Hodson

Carol Christine Hodson

Dec 3, 2025

Carol Christine Hodson, 60, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 following an extended illness. She was born on June 1, 1965 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Carol was an optician for most of her working years. She later worked at Meijer where she became reacquainted with an old classmate, Phil McKee. They hit it off immediately...

John Jackson Kenley

John Jackson Kenley

Dec 1, 2025

John Jackson Kenley, age 97, of Fishers, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1928 to Howard A. Kenley Sr. and Alethea Lillian (Foshee) Kenley in Terre Haute, Indiana.

He was known to family and friends as Jack. Jack married the love of his life, Nancy Lee (Whitesell) Kenley on October 7, 1951. They...

Helen L. Thomas

Helen L. Thomas

Dec 1, 2025

Helen L. Thomas, 84, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on July 12, 1941 to James and Ethel (Pope) Shubert in Bonny Blue, Virginia.

Helen worked for a number of years at A&P, and then in banking for 23 years at Wainwright Bank, M&I Bank, Metro Bank, First...

Jerry Rogers

Jerry Rogers

Nov 30, 2025

Jerry Rogers, 68, of Sheridan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 17, 1957 in Lebanon, Indiana.

Jerry was a very smart, caring and loving man. He loved building and fixing things, being outside, helping the Whitestown police department, crash up car derbies, country music, playing guitar, and going to church. He...

Donald C. Litwiler, Jr

Donald C. Litwiler, Jr

Nov 30, 2025

To God we belong and to Him we shall return.

It is with heavy hearts yet unshakable hope in Jesus Christ that we announce the passing of our beloved Don Litwiler who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Don lived a life that radiated the love of Jesus: quiet...

Stephen Willis Carley

Stephen Willis Carley

Nov 27, 2025

Stephen Willis Carley, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his home, that he built, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 1, 1948 to Willis and Sara (Gibson) Carley in Champaign, Illinois.

Steve was a realtor and custom home builder. He owned his own business, Carley Custom Builders and with his partner, Duane Miller,...

William Franklin Hibbard

William Franklin Hibbard

Nov 26, 2025

William Franklin Hibbard

On December 18, 1945 in New Bern, North Carolina, William Franklin “Frank” Hibbard drew his first breath into an adventurous life of service that came to an end on November 26, 2025 at age 79. Born to Durwood Galen Hibbard, Sr. and Vera Louise (Hill) Hibbard, Frank began grade school in North Carolina before his father moved the...

Patricia A. Janosky

Patricia A. Janosky

Nov 26, 2025

Patricia A. Janosky, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on December 18, 1937 to Aloysius and Eleanor (Duckett) Niemzyk in Chicago, Illinois.

Patricia was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. She married Dennis Janosky on February 13, 1960 at Queen of All Saints Catholic...

Gary Ray Kapperman

Gary Ray Kapperman

Nov 26, 2025

Gary Ray Kapperman, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Wellbrooke of Westfield in Westfield. He was born on June 20, 1938 to Carl Raymond and Lillie Belle (Williams) Kapperman in Evansville, Indiana.

Gary proudly served in the United States Army, initially stationed in The Philippines and later in Africa for 2 1/2 years. He served as...