OBITUARIES
Dan William Welsh
Dec 25, 2025
May 6, 1941 - December 25, 2025
Dan William Welsh, a resident of Fort Wayne for 51 years, died peacefully in his sleep on Christmas morning in Carmel surrounded by his family.
Born in Anderson, Dan is predeceased by his parents, Tee and Audrey, and baby brother, Charlie.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann (née Laughlin), three children, Christopher,...
Nancy Lowe Kriplen
Dec 25, 2025
Nancy Lowe Kriplen, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, accomplished author, lifetime piano player and dedicated community member, died peacefully in the early hours of December 25. She was 93.
A true daughter of Indiana, Kriplen was born in Indianapolis on April 30, 1932, to Louis and Madelyn Lowe. A descendant of early settlers Seth and Rebecca Lowe, whose homestead in Kingston,...
Debra Charlene Whittaker
Dec 24, 2025
Debra Charlene Whittaker, born on April 12, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at home with family. A beacon of strength and resilience, Debra's life journey was marked by her unwavering spirit and determination. She dedicated over 20 years of her professional life to Teamsters Local Union 135, where she made lasting contributions and built...
Craig Allen Bishop
Dec 22, 2025
Leaving the pains of the world behind, Craig A. Bishop, 66, of Connersville passed away December 22, 2025. He was born October 10, 1959 to Charles and Patty (Milbourn) Bishop.
Craig attended Connersville High School and graduated with the class of 1978. He was employed by Ahaus Tool and Ford/Visteon before his retirement due to his health.
Craig enjoyed huting, watching the...
Teresa Kelso
Dec 22, 2025
Teresa Kelso, age 62, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on December 22, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived a life marked by deep love for family, quiet strength, and an open heart that welcomed all who crossed her path.
Teresa was a beloved sister, mom, stepmom, and Mamaw (step-Mamaw). She was truly a friend...
Audrey Desser Jansen
Dec 19, 2025
Audrey Desser Jansen, 82, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on September 23, 1944, to the late Frank J. Desser and Ida (Donikowski) Desser. She graduated from the Academy High School in Erie, PA and spent her entire career at GTE where she retired in 1994.
Audrey...
Cynthia Vaughn Barnes
Dec 19, 2025
Cynthia Vaughn Barnes
October 21, 1948 - December 19, 2025
Cynthia Vaughn Barnes on December 19, 2025, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 77. She was born in
Louisville Kentucky and died in Avon Indiana. She was a devoted wife, stepmother, step grandmother and a longtime resident of Reston, Virginia where she lived with her husband of 30 years....
Mark Alan Palmer
Dec 19, 2025
Mark Alan Palmer, born on July 25, 1956, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Bobbie and Peggy Palmer, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025.
Mark's life journey was marked by a dedication to his work and a passion for various trades. He held numerous opportunities throughout his career, including being a certified forklift operator, driving a tow truck, working in transportation...
Daniel Hackler
Dec 19, 2025
In the evening of Friday December 19, 2025, the world lost a good man. Daniel Layton Hackler passed away in his home, surrounded by family and love.
Dan/Dad/Papa was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1949. Beaver Falls is a small industrial town about 30 miles from Pittsburgh, but the fact that it was also the hometown of Joe...
Charles "Charlie" Everton
Dec 19, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Everton, a cherished member of his community, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Otterbein Senior Life Community in Franklin, Indiana. Born on June 14, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Charlie lived a full life dedicated to family, service, and hard work.
After graduating from Manual High School in Indianapolis, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving honorably...
James Timothy Hudson
Dec 18, 2025
Jim Hudson passed away peacefully at home on December 18,2025 at the age of 78. Born on December 13, 1947 in Indianapolis Indiana, he grew up in Cumberland Indiana with his three brothers and one sister.
Jim graduated from Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis in 1965. He was a Sheet Metal Worker early in his career. In 1973 he was...
Corey Lynn Howell
Dec 18, 2025
Corey Lynn Howell, the son of Shonnaca Elaine Howell and Jeffery Lynn Whitney, was born August 22, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He attended Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Corey was employed at Harden’s Home Care Services. He also was a part-time forklift driver.
As a Father Corey’s greatest pride was his children, through them his spirit continues. As a uncle...
Mary Catherine Dearing
Dec 18, 2025
Mary Catherine Dearing(Barnes) passed away December 18th peacefully in her home.
She was a resident of Indianapolis at the time of her death.
A devoted Cincinnati Reds fan, her love for baseball was unmatched.
A homemaker and pie and pumpkin bread maker, she was preceded in death by her loving husband and three sons.
The only living relative is her daughter, Linda (Dearing) Butler.
She...
Marsha Lynn McCormick
Dec 17, 2025
Marsha Lynn McCormick, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 61, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 17, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Marsha was a beacon of strength and love throughout her life.
Marsha's nurturing spirit found expression in her deep love for her children, Bryanna Walker and Kyle...
Danny Steven Russell
Dec 17, 2025
Danny Steven Russell, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 71. Born on February 17, 1954, in Hammond, Indiana, Danny lived a life rich with purpose and connection, grounded in his faith and love for his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannie W. Russell; his...
Daniel Elliott Collins
Dec 16, 2025
Daniel Elliott Collins passed away peacefully at his home on December 16, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him.
Daniel was a 2008 graduate of Brownsburg High School. He continued his education at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), where he earned a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy. Upon realizing that this profession was not his intended path, Daniel devoted himself to...
Mark A. Moore
Dec 16, 2025
Mark A. Moore, 64, passed away on December 16, 2025 with his loving life partner Deborah Tharp at his side.
Mark was born on August 7, 1961.
He is survived by Deborah Tharp, his mother Nancy (Jack) Newbold, he is survived by his 3 brothers, his children, Amber (Jonathan) Renshaw, Samuel Moore, 8 Grandchildren Joseph, Michael, Joshua, Lucy, Mary, Annabelle, James &...
Ida Swenby
Dec 16, 2025
Ida Swenby
1939 - 2025
Ida Marie “Edie” Swenby (née Qualitza), age 85, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in New Castle, Indiana. Born on December 29, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Edie lived a life marked by love, devotion to family, and quiet joys that brought comfort to those around her.
Edie was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, where she...
Byron Eugene Elliott Jr.
Dec 16, 2025
Byron Eugene Elliott Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 16, 2025, at the age of 71, after a long illness. Born on November 3, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana, Byron was the son of the late Byron Elliott Sr. and Ruthanne (Crismore) Elliott.
Byron was a graduate of Martinsville...
Margaret Ruth Perdue
Dec 15, 2025
Margaret Ruth (Correll) Perdue February 8, 1929 – December 15, 2025 Margaret Ruth Perdue, age 96, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Born on February 8, 1929, in Thompson Township, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Ross and Della Correll. She was raised on a farm, where she developed a lifelong...
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