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Recent obituaries in Hendricks County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Hendricks County along with Pittsboro, Brownsburg, Danville, North Salem, Lizton, Avon and surrounding areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity in Hendricks County and surrounding areas history and identity.
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Jacquelyn H. Mcclung
Feb 27, 2024
Jacquelyn H. McClung, 89 of Brownsburg, formerly of Pittsboro, IN, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024. The following is an obituary written by her loving family. Jacquelyn Hyten McClung was born on August 6, 1934, and died February 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurel McClung; her parents, Henry and Julia Hyten; her brothers,...
Sharon (Johnson) Foster
Feb 24, 2024
The following is an obituary written by Sharon's loving family.
Sharon Kay Foster, 83, Indianapolis passed away on February 24, 2024, peacefully holding her daughter’s hand and surrounded by family as she went to heaven.
Sharon was born on May 11, 1940, in Madison, Indiana and graduated from Manual High School. She owned many businesses...
Roy Clark
Feb 19, 2024
Roy Clark, 70 of Indianapolis, Indiana formerly of Danville, IN and Chicago, IL, was born into eternal life, February 19, 2024.
Son of Roy and Lucille (Klingler) Clark, who preceded him as well as wife, Cheryl (Roscop). He enjoyed golfing and bowling, watching Nascar, but was slowly watching more Indycar. He was a born and bred Cubs...
Judy (Griggs) Berkey
Feb 16, 2024
Judy Berkey, 85 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully, February 16, 2024 in Plainfield, Indiana. Her loving family was by her side. The following is a life story provided by her family.
Judy (Griggs) Berkey was a beautiful and loving wife, mother, and friend. She was born on June 18, 1938 to Leo and Grace Griggs. She...
Debby Landreth
Feb 6, 2024
Deborah “Debby” Landreth, 71 of Lizton, Indiana, passed away peacefully, February 6, 2024, in Brownsburg, Indiana.
Debby was born on April 24, 1952, to Archie and Maxine Trosper. She worked for TruColor Systems for several years, but most recently worked for the United States Postal Service as the Pittsboro Post Master, retiring a few years ago. She...
Lola M. Edwards
Feb 3, 2024
Below is a loving tribute from Mrs. Edwards’ family:
Lola Mae Edwards, 94, of Plainfield, passed away on Saturday, February 3rd. Lola was born on March 5, 1929, in Horse Cave, Kentucky, to the late Robert Gipson and Dora Jaggers Gipson.
Lola was married to Albert Edwards Sr, who preceded her in death. Three of...
Betty Lou (Biddinger) Mischler
Jan 28, 2024
Betty Lou (Biddinger) Mischler, 95 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2024. Betty Lou was born on May 7, 1928, in Washington, Indiana, to Jack and Helen (McCrary) Biddinger. She graduated from Montgomery High School and then from Indianapolis Barber College. She was married to the love of her life, Thomas Mischler, in a loving union...
Keith Dean Kessler
Jan 28, 2024
Keith D. Kessler, 81 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully, January 28, 2024, in Plainfield, Indiana. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
Keith was born June 15, 1942, in Stewardson, Illinois to Oscar and Melva Kessler. He met the love of his life, Lois, when they both worked for Firestone. The married on...
John Charles Swisher
Jan 27, 2024
John Charles Swisher of Coatesville, formally of Brownsburg, entered into his eternal rest January 27, 2024. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
John was born on March 23, 1936, in Guilford Township Hendricks County to Ira N. and Lucille M. Swisher. The family moved to Brownsburg in 1946. He is a 1954 graduate...
Raymond Eugene Clift, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
*Please Note Updated Service Times for Mr. Clift
Visitation will take place at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services (220 N Maple St. Pittsboro, IN) on Friday, January 26th from 12-1pm, with a Prayer Service immediately following.
Raymond Eugene Clift Jr. born September 26, 1946 peacefully passed...
Martha A. Karsnick
Jan 16, 2024
Martha A. Karsnick, 76 of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2024. A full life story is being written by her loving family and will be available to read here momentarily.
Martha's family will celebrate her life privately. All are encouraged to keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wayne A. Jones
Jan 13, 2024
Wayne A. Jones, 88 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully, January 13, 2024 in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born March 7, 1935 to Harold and Lillian Jones, he is the youngest of eight children. He was born and raised in Terre Haute, IN until the family moved to Lewis, IN when he was a high school freshman. It...
Tyler Andrew Traut
Jan 5, 2024
The following is an obituary written by Tyler’s loving family.
Tyler Andrew Traut, 25, of North Salem for the past 18 years, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2024.
Tyler was born on December 2, 1998 to Amanda Jo Traut in Danville, IN.
Tyler graduated from Tri-West High School in 2017. After high...
James R. May
Dec 26, 2023
James R. May , 85 of Lizton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home, December 26, 2023.
Funeral Services with Masonic Honors will be held at 1 pm, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, where all are invited to gather with the family from 11 am until the time of...
Larry Kelley, Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Larry Kelly, Jr., 54 of North Salem, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2023. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
Larry “Will” Kelley, 54, son of Pamela Jo and Bobby "Griff" Griffith, husband to Leslie Kelley, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his parents’ home on December 24, 2023. Larry was one...
Howard A. Haight
Dec 13, 2023
Howard Haight, 71 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on December 13, 2023. The following is an obituary written by his loving wife, Kathy.
Howard Haight was born and raised in Pomona, California, and he lived in Southern California 54 years before moving to Brownsburg 17 years ago.
He grew up in Pomona, California, about a...
Nancy L. Anderson
Dec 13, 2023
Nancy L. Anderson , 71 of Plainfield, IN, passed away peacefully, December 13, 2023 in her home.
Private services were held for Nancy.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Anita Baumunk
Dec 8, 2023
The following is an obituary written by Anita’s loving family.
Anita Baumunk, 83 of Lizton, Indiana, passed away, December 8, 2023.
She was born May 26th,1940, to the late Russell Ray & Elenor Ray.
Anita attended Brownsburg High School with the class of 1958.
She married John L. Baumunk, ...
Fred Woods
Nov 28, 2023
Frederick Lee Woods , 86, of Pittsboro, IN, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, surrounded by his four loving daughters. Preceded in death by his wife Iris (Tomlinson) Woods, parents Lewis Manning Woods and Brenda (Schad) Woods and brother Lewis ‘Sonny’ Manning Woods II.
Fred leaves behind Four daughters: Viki (Woods) Caldwell (Phillip Leapley),...
Richard L. Spencer
Nov 26, 2023
Richard L. Spencer, 70 of Avon, Indiana passed away peacefully, November 27, 2023 in Danville, Indiana.
Mr. Spencer was a 1972 Graduate of Ben Davis High School and was a machinist for Lin Belt - Rexnord.
In accordance with his wishes, he will be laid to rest privately in the Lizton K of P Cemetery,...
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