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Steven J. Schaefer

Steven J. Schaefer

Mar 4, 2015

Steven J. Schaefer, 62, longtime Indianapolis businessman and civic leader, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family March 4, 2015. Mr. Schaefer was born June 25, 1952, in Indianapolis, to the late Michael G. Schaefer and Doris (Johnson) Schaefer, who survives. Steve attended St. Andrew Grade School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1970, where he excelled in...

John M. Brennan

John M. Brennan

Mar 3, 2015

John M. Brennan, 58, Mooresville, Indiana and Kapalua, Hawaii, died March 3, 2015, in Community Hospital South, Indianapolis. John was born September 27, 1956, in Washington, Indiana, one of five children, to the late Matthew J. and Elizabeth (Hastings) Brennan. He graduated from Washington High School and Vincennes University. He worked in health care for a number of years. For...

Donald W. Riggs

Donald W. Riggs

Mar 1, 2015

Donald W. Riggs, 77, Martinsville, died peacefully at home March 1, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones. Donald, known as “Red” by many, was born May 20, 1937, in Adolphus, Kentucky, to the late Leo and Zelma (Meador) Riggs. He married Berneice Gibbs on October 7, 1955, and she survives. Other survivors include sons, Mike and Mark of Martinsville, Jeff...

Dr. Julia Anne Foster

Dr. Julia Anne Foster

Feb 26, 2015

Dr. Julia Anne Foster, 50 of Monrovia, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 26, 2015 at her home surrounded by those she loved. She was born April 3, 1964 in Indianapolis to John and Frances (Burnham) Foster; both of her parents survive and reside in West Lafayette. Dr. Foster graduated from Homestead High School in Fort Wayne; her...

Jeffery Allen Renner

Jeffery Allen Renner

Feb 26, 2015

Jeffery Allen Renner, 56 of Mooresville, passed away February 26, 2015 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. He was born in Indianapolis on May 9, 1958. Jeff worked as a machinist at General Motors-Allison’s Transmission for over 30 years; he retired from there in 2008. He was currently employed as a machinist at Apex in Camby. On December 24,...

Bobby Barger

Bobby Barger

Feb 26, 2015

Bobby Barger, 45 of Mooresville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. He was born September 8, 1969 in Franklin to the late Robert George Barger and Lucy Lee (Bishop) Barger; his mother survives in Franklin. Known to be an excellent painter, Bobby established his own business in 1996, Barger Custom Painting where he...

Raymond V. "Ray" Bain

Raymond V. "Ray" Bain

Feb 24, 2015

Raymond V. “Ray” Bain, 59 of Mooresville, passed away February 24, 2015 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 31, 1955 in Martinsville to the late Vaughn Austin Bain and Ruth J. (Baldwin) Shook; his mother survives. Ray’s wife, Mona Lee (Rooker) Bain preceded him in death in June of 2014....

Alice S. Wright

Alice S. Wright

Feb 23, 2015

Alice S. Wright, 85, Mooresville, died February 23, 2015, in Meadow Lakes, Mooresville. Alice was born July 8, 1929, in Morgan County, to the late Earl “Jerry” Shields and Rebecca Romine Shields Hardin. Alice graduated from Mooresville High School in 1947. For many years she worked in various office settings in the Mooresville area. Additionally, Alice was a longtime Tupperware...

Rouke Dwayne Harper

Rouke Dwayne Harper

Feb 23, 2015

Rouke Dwayne Harper 57, passed away Monday, February 23rd 2015. Rouke was born to David Harper and Sue Davis on June 14th, 1957 in Crawfordsville, IN. Rouke attended John Marshall High School and later worked for Ford Motor Company for 27 years, retiring in 2012. He was married to Cindy Hostetter from Beech Grove in April 1979 and they settled...

Donald L. Trosper

Donald L. Trosper

Feb 21, 2015

Donald L. Trosper, 76, Mooresville, died on his 55th wedding anniversary, February 21, 2015, in Meadow Lakes. Mr. Trosper was born September 1, 1938, in Plainville, Indiana, to the late John Henry and Anna Marie (Thomas) Trosper. He graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. Mr. Trosper proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring in...

Edith M Swinney

Edith M Swinney

Feb 19, 2015

Edith M. Stanley Swinney, 87, of Mooresville, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. Mrs. Swinney was born November 12, 1927, in Plainfield, to the late Horton and Iva (Dailey) Stanley. Edith graduated from Plainfield High School and worked for a brief period of time for L.S. Ayers. She was also employed at the Plainfield High School...

Sarah Jane Douglas

Sarah Jane Douglas

Feb 19, 2015

Sarah Jane Douglas, 64 of Mooresville, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 19, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born September 17, 1950 in Solsberry, Indiana to the late Chester and Fern (Britton) Porter. As a homemaker, Sarah Jane devoted her life to her family, always placing the needs of others before her own;...

Joyce Ann Johnson

Joyce Ann Johnson

Feb 19, 2015

Joyce Ann (Pilto) Johnson, 65 of Mooresville, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on the morning of February 19, 2015. Joyce was born March 18, 1949 in Washington, Indiana to the late Donald and Mary (Boling) Pilto. At the young age of 16 Joyce went on a blind date with a young man named Hayden Randolph Johnson,...

Armilda "Midge" Thacker

Armilda "Midge" Thacker

Feb 15, 2015

Armilda “Midge” Land Thacker, 53, Mooresville, died February 15, 2015, in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. Midge was born November 17, 1961, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to the late Claude Land and Maxine (Howard) Land. Midge graduated from Martinsville High School in 1979. A hard working lady, she was employed at Biff’s Pioneer House and had been the manager at the...

Betty Delores Ballard

Betty Delores Ballard

Feb 15, 2015

Betty Delores Ballard, age 85, of Bloomfield, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at IU Health in Bloomington. Born December 2, 1929 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Edna (DeHoney) Wilkerson. Her husband, Edward Ballard also preceded her in death. Betty retired in 1995 after managing Ashbury Park after 24 years. She enjoyed playing rummy...

Betty J Hale

Betty J Hale

Feb 15, 2015

Betty J. Hale went to live with the Lord at the age of 99. Born in Alliance, Ohio, Betty married George R. Hale in 1939. The couple lived both in Alliance and Indianapolis. They had three children, Emily Ann, Kathleen (who died her first week of life) and Robert Charles Hale. Betty’s daughter Emily and her husband now live in...

Katelyn Brooke Neureiter

Katelyn Brooke Neureiter

Feb 14, 2015

Katelyn Brooke Neureiter, 4, Danville, went to heaven on February 14, 2015, after a brief illness. Katelyn was born February 26, 2010, in Avon, to Ben and Jenny (Shew) Neureiter. Katelyn was a student at Imagination Station in Avon and was a member of Avon Christian Church. Katelyn was a loving and caring child who will be forever loved and...

Charles C. Lee

Charles C. Lee

Feb 13, 2015

Charles C. Lee, 58, Mooresville, died February 13, 2015. Charlie was born May 27, 1956, in Martinsville, to the late William Lee and Virginia (Lynn) Byrd. He graduated from Casey County (KY) High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Charlie was a very talented mechanic. He had been employed at Denver’s Automotive Repair, Hoosier Cartage &...

Franklin L. Huffman

Franklin L. Huffman

Feb 12, 2015

Franklin L. Huffman, age 73, of Mooresville, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015. Born December 1, 1941 in Beech Grove, IN, he was the son of the late Pete and Margaret May (Skelton) Huffman. Frank was a retired mechanic. He was a National Guard veteran and loved classic cars. Survivors include his companion, Diana Knight; three daughters, Barbara Ann (Dr....

Georgia Rose Matlock

Georgia Rose Matlock

Feb 9, 2015

Georgia Rose Matlock, 88 of Mooresville, passed away Monday, February 9 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Georgia was born May 1, 1926 in Terre Haute to the late Ralph and Ethel Marie (Harris) Walters. On August 22, 1942 she married her loving husband, William H. Matlock; after 58 years of marriage, William preceded her in death on March...

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