All Obituaries

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Edward Dixon Critser, 83 years young, on Monday February 24th, 2020 in Danville, Indiana.  Born January 23rd, 1937 to the late Bryl Critser and Ruth Critser (Haldeman) of Newton, Iowa. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Ramona Critser.   Loving father of sons Mark (Debra) Critser and John Critser, as well as daughter Nola (Scott) Crouch.   He was the proud grandfather to Eddie Critser, Carley (Robert)...

Raleigh Lee Cooper, Jr., 88 of Danville, Indiana, passed away February 20, 2020 at his home.  He was born on February 18, 1932 in Cross City, Florida, to the late Sallie Corine Sheppard and Raleigh Lee Cooper, Sr.  Raleigh served with the United States Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1971 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer [E-8].  He went on to work as an electrician at the Litton Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi and the Auto Train in Sanford, Florida. Later he began his...

Robert Dairle “Bob” Biddle, 78 of Plainfield, passed away on February 14, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Dairle and Dorothy Fletemeyer Biddle.  He married Georgianna Noggle on May 14, 1966; she survives.  Bob was a US Army Veteran.  He was a founder of Professional Garage Door in 1981.  Bob is survived by his wife Georgianna; Children: Andy Biddle, Mike Biddle (Julie) and Brad Biddle.  Brother: David Biddle...

Beverly Oursler 81 of Danville, Indiana passed away in Battle Creek, MI on February 13, 2020.  She was born on July 6, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Lester and Opha Threlkeld.  She married Joe Oursler on June 21, 1964.  She graduated from Danville High School, Indiana State Teachers College and received her masters from Indiana State Teachers College. She taught in the Danville Public Schools for 33 years.  Beverly was a member of Danville Friends Church and...

Thomas Harry Lindsey, 76 of Danville, passed away February 10, 2020.  He was born on August 04, 1943 in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Harry and Agnes (Senger) Lindsey.  He married Paula Donaldson on December 08, 1960 in Quincy, IL.  Tom was a customer executive at Rolls-Royce for 37 years retiring in 2007.  He was a member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville.  Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Paula Lindsey of Danville; son, Thomas Lindsey...

Philip P. Schmittou, 39 of Danville, passed away February 08, 2020.  He was born on April 17, 1980 in Wayne, Michigan, to Kenneth D. and Wendy K. (Stevens) Schmittou.  Philip was a 1998 graduate of Avon High School and a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Avon.  He loved to play the guitar, sing to his mother and was an awesome chef.  Survivors include his parents; sister, Roberta K. Schmittou Alder (Kyle) of Indianapolis; his beloved 8 year old niece, Vivian Alder, 5...

Billy F. Pitcock, 73 of Plainfield, passed away February 04, 2020.  He was born on June 29, 1946 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to the late Herman Pitcock and Gladys Ray (Hammer) Phillips.  He was one of 11 children and graduated from Plainfield High School.  Prior to Billy becoming blind, he worked at FMC/Link-Belt in Indianapolis and attended Plainfield Bible Church.  He was an avid sports fan and loved horse racing.  Survivors include his siblings, Terry Pitcock of...

Sharon Kaye Risku, 49 of Danville, passed away January 30, 2020 at Life’s Journey of Avon.  She was born on February 6, 1970 in Indianapolis to Elijah Lewis and Eleanor Halcomb Flathers.  Sharon worked several years at U. P. S. as a loader.  Survivors include her son, Bobby Risku; daughter, Heather Risku, both of Indianapolis; mother, Eleanor Flathers of Danville; brother, David Lewis of Martinsville; sisters, Lori Hayden of Indianapolis, Lisa McMichael of Sheridan...

Naomi A. Rooker, 91 of Plainfield, passed away on January 27, 2020.  She was born on March 12, 1928 in Indianapolis to the late Arthur and Juanita White Hall.  She was an investigator for Indiana Bell for 25 years retiring in 1986.  She was a longtime member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Mooresville.  Survivors include her husband: Tom Lahrman.  Children: John Haggard (Natalie), Frank Haggard (Terri) and David Haggard (Patti).  Daughters: Gini Wodock...

Dr. Syed A. “Sy” Ali, 92 of Plainfield, passed away on January 26, 2020 in Cumberland Trace in Plainfield.  He was born on December 25, 1927 in Hyderabad, India to Ejad and Rubab Jung Ali.  Sy was an energy consultant for several companies including Duke Energy and Rolls Royce.  Sy received his PHD from Michigan State University.   He married Lucille Dahlgren on April 30, 1955; she survives.  He was a member of the National Coal Council and the...