All Obituaries

Elma “Eva” (Worrell) Pickel, 95 of Avon, IN, passed away on June 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Life’s Journey Hospice. She was born on October 3, 1925 in Avon to the late Claude and Bernice (Denny) Worrell.  Eva married Herbert J. Pickel on November 29, 1947 at the Avon Methodist Church. She and Herb met on a blind date that was set up by their close friends. They were happily married for 62 years and together raised 3 children. She began her working...

Janet R. Sturm, 78 of North Salem, passed away June 14, 2021 at Brownsburg Meadows.  She was born on February 19, 1943 in Indianapolis to the late Clarence and Doris (Nichols) Miller James.  Janet graduated from New Winchester High School in 1962 and married Robert Sturm on February 23, 1963.  She was a homemaker and also a school bus driver for the Northwest Hendricks School System for many years.  Janet was a member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville...

Kathryn Sue Lynch Turner 1945-2021   Kathy was born November 30, 1945 to Hubert Lynch and Mary Weliver (both of Darlington, IN). After graduation from High School, Kathy married Carl Turner. They adopted a Niece Kristine and then Kathy gave birth to a daughter, Stephanie. Life was good and Kathy was a normal young adult who enjoyed the outdoors and life in general.   One afternoon all that changed.  Kathy was visiting her grandfather with her mom and dad when on their...

Sylinda Kay Rissot, age 80 of Plainfield, passed away on June 8, 2021.  She was born on May 5, 1941 in Blair, Oklahoma to the late Louis and Velma Roberts Elliott.  She married Robert “Bob” Rissot on January 28, 1961; He survives. Sylinda was a homemaker.  She was an active member of the Hazelwood Christian Church, Tri-Kappa Mill Creek, Eastern Star and the Hazelwood Christian Church Women’s Ministry.  Calling hours will be on Sunday June 13, 2021 from 3...

Mary Louisa Smith, age 92, of Plainfield, passed away on June 8, 2021 in I.U. West Hospital.  She was born on May 29, 1929 in New Castle, Indiana to the late James and Georgia Cleek Lunsford.  She was the widow of Floyd Randall Smith.  She was a secretary in the accounting and insurance industry for several years before retirement.  Mary Lou enjoyed crafts, needlework and was a former owner of a craft store.  Survivors include her children: Judith Jones and Douglas...

Arvilla M. Thompson, 82 of Plainfield passed away May 21, 2021.  She was born on December 06, 1938 in Washington, Indiana, to the late Harold W. and Fannie (Adams) Walls.  She married Donald J. Thompson on April 19, 1958 in Indianapolis, and he preceded her in death on February 09, 2013.  Arvilla was the Regional Supervisor of Sears Home Improvement Lead Generation until her retirement.  She was a member of the Calvary Bible Wesleyan Church in Plainfield.  Arvilla...

Nellie J. Goldsby, 87 of Plainfield, passed away May 13, 2021.  She was born on April 23, 1934 in Indianapolis, to the late Benton Franklin “Frank” and Ina Estelle (Walters) Brown.  She married Donald Albert Goldsby on December 24, 1952 in Indianapolis.  Nellie graduated from Manual High School and then attended IVY Tech.  She was a licensed practical nurse and worked many years at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.  She enjoyed flowers,...

Donna Eileene Beaver, 58 of Plainfield, passed away May 12, 2021.  She was born on May 19, 1962 in Indianapolis to Donald E. and Judy A. (Greer) Beaver.  Donna was a member of Plainfield Christian Church.  She loved to spend time with her children and also watching NASCAR.  Survivors include her son, Donald E. Beaver of Indianapolis; daughter, Eileene C. Beaver of Plainfield; her parents of Plainfield; and sisters, Judith Scotten, Brenda Fahr and Lisa Taylor. ...

Frank Joseph Skala, Jr., 80 of Coatesville, passed away May 08, 2021.  He was born on September 16, 1940 in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Tillie (Slavicek) and Frank Joseph Skala, Sr.  He was married to Nancy J. (Steagall) Skala on November 26, 1988 in Libertyville, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on January 05, 2014.  Frank was a factory worker in the automotive industry for 32 years.  He loved his family, fishing and spending time outdoors doing...

Beulah Marie Corbin, age 80, of Greencastle, Indiana, passed away on May 6, 2021.  She was born on May 23, 1940 to Carl and Gladys (Terry) Phillips.  She graduated from Fillmore High School in 1958.  Beulah was married to Larry Kent Corbin on May 10, 1958.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Her hobbies were reading, crocheting, bowling and golfing.  Beulah was in young mothers club/ forever friends club for more than 60...