OBITUARIES
Mildred Hope Ball
Jul 20, 2026
Mildred "Mimi" Ball, 78, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Plainfield, Indiana. She was born on December 17, 1947, in Wakefield, Rhode Island.
Mimi lived life in her own way and on her own terms. A true free spirit, she enjoyed playing bingo and had a special fondness for animals, especially the neighborhood raccoons she couldn't resist feeding despite being...
Gerald Lynn Russell
Jul 20, 2026
Gerald L. Russell, lovingly known to family and friends as “J.R.,” passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on August 10, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Harry and Florence Russell, J.R. graduated from Howe High School in 1959.
After graduating, J.R. proudly served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963. Serving his...
Cynthia Lou Sims
Jul 19, 2026
Cynthia Lou Sims, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in her hometown of Indianapolis, at the age of 67. Born on October 16, 1958, also in Indianapolis, Cindy lived a life marked by compassion, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family and those fortunate enough to know her.
Cindy’s life was shaped by the enduring bonds...
Linda Rose Brown
Jul 18, 2026
Linda R. Brown, 83, of Danville, Indiana, passed away on July 18, 2026, surrounded by family following a brief period of health complications. Born in Mishawaka, Indiana, she was the eldest of five children, a role that commanded steady devotion and quiet strength. From an early age, she assumed a natural sense of responsibility and care—qualities that would define her...
Karla Lu Katterhenry
Jul 16, 2026
Karla Lu Katterhenry, 83, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 27, 1943, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Leo and Beatrice (Graf) Pfotenhauer, Karla lived a life rooted in faith, family, and—of course—the Purdue Boilermakers.
In 1946, Karla’s family moved to Carmel, Indiana, where she attended Carmel schools from...
John "Jack" Kerr Lamb
Jul 16, 2026
John Kerr Lamb — Jack to everyone who knew him — passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at a senior care facility in Carmel, Indiana, with his twin brother, Jim, at his side. Jack was 69.
Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Jack was a one-of-a-kind, fun-loving force of nature. He was simply the best friend a person could...
Mickey Mulry
Jul 16, 2026
Mickey C. Mulry, born April 13, 1958, in Sturgis, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, following complications after surgery. He was 68 years old.
Mickey’s life was marked deeply by a spirit of gentleness and kindness, remembered by all who knew him as a gentle soul with a singularly funny and quirky personality. His warmth and...
Julie Ann Janson
Jul 16, 2026
Julie Ann Janson passed away peacefully at home in the warm embrace of her family on July 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with uterine cancer. She was born on February 16, 1989, in Red Bud, Illinois, and in her 37 years touched countless lives through her warmth, sense of adventure, and genuine love for those around her.
A proud graduate...
Mary Jane Mears
Jul 16, 2026
Mary Jane Mears (née McCartney) passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, in Avon, Indiana, at the age of 92. Born on July 1, 1934, in Indianapolis, Mary was a cherished member of her community.
Mary navigated life’s joys and challenges with dignity and care for those around her.
Mary worked and retired from Western Electric after many years of dedicated service.
A...
William "Bill" Nelson
Jul 15, 2026
William "Bill" Nelson, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 15, 2026, in Fishers, IN.
Born on April 23, 1941, in Macomb, Illinois, Bill was the son of Van and Phyllis Nelson. Bill graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1964 and began a distinguished legal career in Hoopeston, Illinois, where he practiced law for more...
William Charles Barnhill Sr.
Jul 15, 2026
“Bill” Barnhill was born and raised in Muskegon Heights, MI. He attended Muskegon School of Business for three years and graduated with honors and worked as an assistant book keeper and stenographer at a local Machine and Die Plant while attending college. He enlisted in the US Armed Forces in 1953. After his basic training he served in the Army...
Nathaniel Rascoe Allen
Jul 14, 2026
Nathaniel R. Allen, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana Marion County passed away on July 14, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana Marion County.
Nathaniel R. Allen was born June 3, 1952 to Zellee Allen and Anne Lee Allen. He went to school at Arsenal Technical High School. He is survived by ex-wife Jerelene. He worked as a Heater Man for Citizens Energy Group for...
Luke Edward Smith
Jul 14, 2026
A beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Luke Edward Smith peacefully passed away at home on July 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 42 years old. Born on January 20, 1984, in Madison, Indiana, Luke's life was a testament to love, service, and perseverance.
Luke is survived by his Loving wife Tricia and...
Jean Lee Shrum
Jul 14, 2026
Jean Lee Shrum passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and an enduring legacy of love, strength, and laughter.
Jean was born on October 1, 1933, to William and Grace Ada Bell and was one of twelve children. She shared a special bond with her twin sister,...
Betty Jean Likens
Jul 13, 2026
Betty Jean Likens passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 13, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on June 15, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a city that remained close to her heart throughout her life.
Betty’s journey was marked by deep connections with her family and friends, and her unwavering dedication to those she loved....
Ronald Ray Wilkerson
Jul 12, 2026
Ronald Ray Wilkerson, 67, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on July 12th, 2026 of natural causes.
Born on May 23rd, 1959 in Beech Grove, Indiana, Ron was the son of Walter Grant and Joan Dorothy (Dillon) Wilkerson. Both deceased.
Ron had a love for all animals and had a passion for kungfu and sci-fi movies. He had many jobs over the years,...
Edward Roy LeBlanc
Jul 12, 2026
Edward "Ed" Roy LeBlanc, 79, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, July 12, 2026—his beloved mother's birthday—after courageously living for ten years beyond a colon cancer diagnosis, followed by a journey with frontotemporal dementia. While dementia may have slowly stolen pieces of his memory, it never erased the larger-than-life spirit that made Ed unforgettable.
Born on Friday,...
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