Jan 20, 2023

Wendy R. Lux, 63 of Avon, passed away on January 20, 2023.  She was born on July 18, 1959 in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Ira and Ina (Franks) Chinn.  Wendy married Mark Lux on January 11, 1977 in Gary, Indiana.  She graduated from Calumet High School in Gary and then attended I. U. P. U. I. where...

Jan 10, 2023

Timothy D. "Tim" Youngen, age 63, formerly of Plainfield, passed away on January 10, 2023 in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on September 10, 1959 in Washington, Indiana to the late Keith and Joan Shaffer Youngen. He was a 1977 graduate of Martinsville High School and an US Army veteran. Tim was a warehouse worker for Target Corporation for...

Jan 9, 2023

Our mom, Patricia Sue Ham Biggs, was born in her home on Meridian Street in Indianapolis on May 21st, 1935; and died under the care of her daughter Laura and son Brad in Brownsburg, Indiana on January 9th, 2023. The love of Mom's life, her husband of 55 years, Robert Biggs, died on July 16, 2013. Mom is survived...

Jan 5, 2023

Loretta Jane Wilhite, 90 of Rochester, Indiana passed away on January 5, 2023 in Rochester.  She was born on November 26, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Charles and Eva O'Donnell Smith. She married Chester Wilhite on October 18, 1949; He preceded her in death in 2018.  Loretta was a cooking assistant at Link Belt Company in Indianapolis...

Jan 4, 2023

Allen Leon McMasters, 76 of Plainfield, passed away on January 04, 2023.  He was born on September 13, 1946 in Colfax, Washington, to the late Russell Glen and Eleanor Ruth (Boller) McMasters.  Allen was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed working with his hands and all types of woodworking.  He was an U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam...

Jan 2, 2023

E. Gayle Burroughs, Plainfield, died on January 2, 2023. She was born to Clarence M. Crecelius and Ruth I. (McMahon) Crecelius in 1936. She was married for 59 years to Robert J. Burroughs, who preceded her in death. She was employed by Union Carbide Corporation Coating Service in Indianapolis. She was the treasurer for many years of Plainfield Tri-Kappa...

Dec 29, 2022

John Samuel Selch, 59 of Avon, passed away on December 29, 2022 at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.  He was born on March 25, 1963 in Danville, Indiana, to the late John W. and Harriet (Bogan) Selch.  Sam was a 1981 graduate of Avon High School and a member of the Bartlett Chapel United Methodist Church in Avon. ...

Dec 18, 2022

James Kelly Beck (Jim) passed away on December 18, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, after a very short battle with cancer.  He was 53 years old.  Jim was born to Tom & Jean Beck on May 5, 1969 in Danville, Indiana.

Jim and his lovely wife Shannon were married on April 16, 2005, and were...

Dec 18, 2022

James McCoy Alexander, 85 of Avon, passed away on December 18, 2022.  He was born on September 30, 1937 in Fillmore, Indiana, to the late William R. and Edna M. (McCoy) Alexander.  James was an U S Army Veteran.  He married Margaret D. Phelps on September 26, 1959 in Indianapolis.  James worked as a mechanic for Otis Elevator for...

Dec 12, 2022

Connie Lynn Dilley, 74 of Plainfield, passed away on December 12, 2022 at Sugar Grove Senior Living.  She was born on October 02, 1948 in DuQuion, Illinois, to the late Linda M. (Washam) and Kenneth Lee Reese.  Connie was a secretary for the healthcare industry before she retired.  She just attended West Bridge Church in Danville.  She loved flowers...

Dec 11, 2022

Martha "Mae" Wilson, 83 of Avon, passed away on December 11, 2022.  She was born on May 01, 1939 in Lejunior, Harlan County, Kentucky, to the late Allie Frances (Husky) and George William Carr.  Mae worked for the Avon High School Cafeteria, Woodmizer, and retired from Public Service Indiana.  She loved flowers,  watching westerns, bowling, and gardening.  Survivors include...

Dec 10, 2022

Linda Kaye Rhoton, 75 of Danville, passed away on December 10, 2022.  She was born on October 16, 1947 in Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Ruby Elizabeth (Lawson) Smith and Mitchell Riley Smith.  Linda married Joe Mitchell Rhoton on November 11, 1965 and they were married for 49 years before his death December 28, 2014.  Linda was in charge...

Dec 3, 2022

Russell G. Hutchens "Gene", 80 of Danville, passed away on December 03, 2022.  He was born on September 14, 1942 in Clayton, Indiana, to the late Mildred I. (Hall) and Walter Hutchens.  Gene was a mechanic for the Town of Speedway for 33 years before retiring in 2007.  He was a U. S. Army veteran who served during the...

Dec 1, 2022

Phyllis Elaine Cottongim, 61 of Plainfield, passed away on December 01, 2022. She was born on June 28, 1961 in Mount Nebo, West Virginia, to Mary Cutlip Ramsey and the late Danny Ramsey. She married her High School sweetheart, Ed Cottongim, on November 3, 1984 at Kingsway Christian Church. Phyllis was the Transportation Secretary for Plainfield Community School Corporation....

Nov 30, 2022

Donald R. Browning, 74 of Plainfield, passed away on November 30, 2022.  He was born on April 04, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Mary Florence (Cochran) and Elmer Browning.  He was an U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  Donald was a supervisor at Wilhelm Construction for many years before retirement.  Survivors include his sister, Dovie...

Nov 30, 2022

Loretta E. Davis, age 80 of Plainfield, passed away on November 30, 2022. She was born on February 14, 1942 in Commerce, Missouri, an island in the middle of the Mississippi River. She was one of 12 children born to the late Jennie (Clymer) and Guy Caldwell. Loretta married James E. Davis on December 23, 1960 in Indianapolis. She...

Nov 28, 2022

James, (Jim) Carl Sims Jr. of Indianapolis, passed away on November 28, 2022.  He was born March 26, 1943 in Neon, Kentucky to the late Dyancia and James Carl Sims Sr.  Jim was married to Judy Sims for 60 years.  They owned and operated Sims One Hour Dry-cleaning and Lincolnshire Mobile Home Park.  Jim was also the Senior Estimator...

Nov 25, 2022

Barbara Ruth Cartlidge 82, an 80-year resident of Avon, passed away November 25, 2022 at her home. Born November 21, 1940 in Portland, Oregon, to Florence and Harry Cartlidge, Barbara was one of two children.

She is survived by her sister, Catherine (Charles) Mekel of Palatine, IL and nieces Susan (Brian) Stock of Chicago, and Anne (Phillip)...

Nov 24, 2022

Shirley F. Gilbrech age 67, of Plainfield, passed away on November 24, 2022 in Avon.  She was born on January 14, 1955 in Jellico, Tennessee to James and Pauline Braden Lawson. She was the widow of Richard Gilbrech.    Shirley was a homemaker and a caregiver.   She attended Graceway Fellowship Church.  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday December...

Nov 20, 2022

Suzanne Jo Cook, 85 of Lizton (formerly of Indianapolis), passed away on November 20, 2022 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville.  She was born on October 17, 1937 in Indianapolis, to the late Mary Katherine (Payne) and Noble Taylor.  Suzanne married Bobby I. Cook on November 27, 1957 in Indianapolis and he preceded her in death in 2003.  She...