Georgia Elizabeth Cohen Age 78 of Avon, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 19th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 19th, 1941 in Wilkinsburg, Pa. to the late Georgia Alice Jobes-Hoover and Thomas Walter Stamford. Beloved wife of 56 years to William Edward "Bill" Cohen;...
Jennifer Cook, 41, formerly of North Salem, IN passed away January 17, 2020 in Lafayette, IN. She was born in Richmond VA and grew up in Virginia and Michigan. Jenn was a 1996 graduate of Danville High School, and attended community college in Michigan. She was a camp counselor in Girls Scouts and YMCA in Michigan, and Jenn was...
Lynda L. Ellis, 83 of Greenwood, passed away January 13, 2020. She was born on June 12, 1936 in Indianapolis, to the late John Fuller and Marjorie Mercer Eads. Lynda was raised by her mother and stepfather, Ezra Eads, who also preceded her in death. She married Mark Ellis and he preceded her in death in 1990. Lynda worked...
Jo Ann Burket, 75 of Indianapolis, passed on January 11, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1944 in Indianapolis to Myron and Nellie (Hankins) Brinkman. She was the widow of Robert Max Burket who preceded her in death in 1995. Jo Ann was a teacher at Salem Park Academy for several years, and a teacher's aide in Wayne...
Syble E. Geiger, 92 of Plainfield, passed away January 7, 2020. She was born on January 9, 1927 in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Chester and Annie (Cron) Howard. She married Walter Geiger on April 27, 1946 and he preceded her in death. Syble was an accounting supervisor for Indiana Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1981. She was...
Ben Wyley Howard, 84 of Clayton, passed away January 05, 2020 in Plainfield Healthcare Center. He was born on March 10, 1935 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Tom and Una Turpin Howard. Ben worked in the warehouse for Kroger for many years before retirement. Survivors include his son, Gary Howard of Plainfield; nieces, Connie Wingler of Plainfield, Carolyn...
Margaret Ann Ketchum, 23 of Avon, passed away January 01, 2020. She was born on May 11, 1996 in Tustin, California, to L. A. "Slim" and Melody Harrison Ketchum. Maggie was a manager at the restaurant Five Guys. Survivors include her parents; daughter, Addilyn Foltz; brother, Vincent Leighty; sisters, Marcelena and Katelyn Ketchum and nephews. Private services were held. ...
William D. "Bill" Gabbard, 71 of Danville, passed away peacefully, on December 22, 2019. He was born on December 15, 1948 in Newcastle, Indiana, to Jewell Lakes and William R. Gabbard. Survivors include his daughter, Billie Gabbard of Danville; 4 grandchildren, Chloe, Briar, Pieper and Haydan Gabbard, and numerous close friends. His parents, wife and son, Jason Gabbard, preceded...
Jakobi Montiel Wade, 16 of Danville, passed away December 20, 2019. He was born on March 20, 2003 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Jakobi was a junior at Danville Community High School. Survivors include his mother, Gina Marie (Grandstaff) Simms; brother, Malik Wade; sister, Delaney Wade; grandmother, Gina Grandstaff; 3 uncles, 3 aunts and numerous cousins. Family and friends may...
Peggy Lou Walton, 75 of Hazelwood, passed away December 16, 2019. She was born on April 15, 1944 in Bloomington to the late Estella Mae Gillett and was raised by her mother and step-father, Ralph Jacobs. Peggy was a homemaker and an avid sports fan of the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and Jeff Gordon. Survivors include her sons, Michael...
John W. "Bill" Himmelheber, 89 of Plainfield, passed away December 16, 2019. He was born on July 06, 1930 in Rockport, Indiana, to the late Sheldon Perry Himmelheber and Florence Woodward Varner. He married Darleen Meece on November 03, 1951 in Chrisney, Indiana. Bill retired in 1989 as the Director of Education for the Indiana Boys School in Plainfield. ...
Robert R. Hammond, 57 of Plainfield, passed away on December 10, 2019. He was born on January 13, 1962 in Indianapolis to Gayle and Mildred (Warren) Hammond. Rob worked as a truck driver for Bulk Commodities in Pittsboro. He was active in youth sports programs, both coaching and as an umpire and was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. He...
Glenn R. Farley, 57 of Danville (formerly of North Salem), passed away December 6, 2019 at home with his wife by his side. He was born on July 29, 1962 in Indianapolis to the late Freda (Burden) and Erskine James Farley. He married the love of his life, Lamonda Spears, on October 6, 2018. Glenn was a veteran and...
Melvin Otis Jester, 90 of West Lafayette, passed away December 06, 2019 at the Indiana Veteran's Home. He was born on July 16, 1929 in Stilesville, Indiana, to the late Charles and Amelia Hack Jester. Melvin was an U. S. Army veteran and worked in a factory during his lifetime. Survivors include his brother, James (Janice) Jester of Coatesville...
Infant Cypress Leo Hale was the son of Cristopher and Hope Hale. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents Leland and Donelle Hale; and maternal grandparents Orville and Cathy Stenger. A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hendricks Regional Health Foundation Infant Bereavement...
Connie Burkert, 72 of Pittsboro, passed away on December 3, 2019 in IU West Hospital, Avon. She was born on February 10, 1947 in Princeton, Indiana, to the late Joseph and Mary Jane Williams LaRoche. Connie was a technician at Foto Lab in Plainfield for over 25 years. Survivors include her son, Scott Burkert (Lory); brother, Dennis LaRoche; grandchildren,...
Jenifer A. Mundy, 84 of Danville, passed away December 1, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1935 in Clinton, Indiana, to the late Orville John and Doris (Slaven) White. Jenifer received her diploma from St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1958 and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Indiana State University in 1959. She taught in...
Chad Anthony Gilliland, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin, nephew, and friend, passed away November 23rd, 2019 at the age of 25.
We would agree that 25 years is too short, but in the lines below with some help from others, we would like to share just how much living and loving Chad was able to accomplish...
David Allen Schlarb, 72 of Avon, IN passed away November 22, 2019. He was born on August 01, 1947 in South Bend, IN to the late Delbert and Maxine (Darr) Schlarb. David married his beloved wife Rita K. (Witt) Schlarb on July 16, 1982 and she preceded him in death on November 20, 2012. David was a proud Veteran,...
Patricia Ann Gillooly, 77, of Plainfield, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born on October 1, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Thomas and Mary Fansler. Patricia was a lifelong music educator sharing the joy of music with children and adults. Patricia is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jerry Gillooly. She has two...