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Darlene Long

Darlene Long

Jun 14, 2013

Darlene Long, 67, Mooresville, died after a lengthy illness June 14, 2013, in Meadow Lakes, Mooresville. Darlene was born January 13, 1946, in Indianapolis, to the late William and Wetona (Sharpe) Lindsey. Darlene graduated from Southport High School and was a proud homemaker and caregiver for her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Mooresville. While her children...

Danny Rapp

Danny Rapp

Jun 13, 2013

Danny Rapp, 63, Cloverdale, died June 13, 2013. Mr. Rapp was born March 16, 1950, in Paxton, Illinois, to the late Herschel and Melinda (Henson) Rapp. Danny graduated from Olney Central College and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He most recently worked in accounting at the Holiday Inn, Cloverdale. He also made homemade...

David William Ooley

David William Ooley

Jun 13, 2013

David “Dave” William Ooley, 62, Mooresville, died June 13, 2013, in the VA Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born January 10, 1951, in Indianapolis, to the late William “Bill” and Louise (Soots) Ooley. Dave graduated from Mooresville High School in 1969 and later attended IUPUI for a business degree. He proudly retired from the United States Navy. Dave was a member...

John H. Fisher

John H. Fisher

Jun 10, 2013

John H. Fisher, 94, of Plainfield, died June 10, 2013. He was born April 1, 1919, in Indianapolis, to the late Ira and Anna (Rypma) Fisher. John graduated from Clayton High School and proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for Eli Lilly as the Senior Processing Operator in Clinton Laboratories; retiring in 1990. After retiring John served...

Otis C. Gregory

Otis C. Gregory

Jun 10, 2013

Otis C. Gregory, 82, Mooresville, passed away June 10, 2013, at IU West Hospital, Avon. He was born on July 10, 1931, in Mooresville. Otis worked for Link-Belt PTC as a millwright for many years. He was a very quiet and hardworking man. Otis proudly served in the United States Army. After retiring, he and his wife, Virginia, sold their...

Polly A. Caudill

Polly A. Caudill

Jun 10, 2013

Polly Ann Smith Caudill, 55, Mooresville, died June 10, 2013, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born October 9, 1957, in Franklin, to the late Robert D. and Rose M. (Zinkan) Smith. Along with her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her loving husband, Franklin Caudill; sister, Cindy Bell. Survivors include her brothers, Michael A. Smith of Petersbug,...

James Skwarczynski

James Skwarczynski

Jun 8, 2013

James “Jimski” Skwarczynski, 61, Mooresville, died peacefully at home June 8, 2013. Jimmy was born April 22, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Henry and Victoria (Slazyk) Skwarczynski. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1970 and attended Elgin Community College. Jimski, as he was affectionately known amongst his colleagues, worked for 25 years at DEEM Electrical & Mechanical...

Mary Lou Johnson

Mary Lou Johnson

Jun 7, 2013

Mary Lou Johnson, 94, Monrovia, died peacefully on June 7, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Mooresville. Mrs. Johnson was born January 11, 1919, in Indianapolis, to the late Harry and Mary (Barr) Pease. She graduated from Monrovia High School in 1937. Mrs. Johnson was a sales clerk for 16 years for Habig’s Casuals. She was a devoted farm wife and...

Harvey O. Coffey

Harvey O. Coffey

Jun 6, 2013

Harvey O. “Brother Bud” Coffey, 83, Mooresville, died peacefully at home June 6, 2013. Mr. Coffey was born October 1, 1929, in Bloomington, to the late Herman and Pheina (Epperson) Coffey. Mr. Coffey proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a crane operator for many years and was a member of the Local Union...

Howard T. Masterson

Howard T. Masterson

Jun 3, 2013

Howard T. Masterson, 50, Cloverdale, died June 3, 2013. Mr. Masterson was born November 13, 1962, in Indianapolis, to the late Basil Joseph and Janet (Hoyt) Masterson. Howard graduated from Cloverdale High School. He worked for Coca Cola for 13 years as a forklift driver and prior to, he was a truck driver. A serious injury resulted in his early...

Daniel "Danny" Eugene Pickett

Daniel "Danny" Eugene Pickett

May 29, 2013

Daniel “Danny” Eugene Pickett, 70, of Little Point, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Kindred Rehab Center, Greenwood. He was born August 24, 1942, in Indianapolis, to the late James Leon Pickett and Grace Marie (Taylor) Briant. Danny worked in various environments throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed working with and fixing things. He drove a tanker truck and ran a...

Carolyn V. Mills

Carolyn V. Mills

May 22, 2013

Carolyn V. Mills, 69, of Coatesville, passed away early Wednesday morning, on May 22, 2013. She was born August 30, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Michael and Sophie (Yachimack) Shaffer. Carolyn received her Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University. She worked for many years in the pharmacy at Marsh in Plainfield. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Ollie M. Skillern Sr.

Ollie M. Skillern Sr.

May 22, 2013

Ollie M. Skillern, Sr. 88, Martinsville, died peacefully at home May 22, 2013. Mr. Skillern was born November 16, 1924, in Indianapolis, to the late John Skillern and Lilly (Edge) Smith. He worked for 33 years in the freight business, ten of those with ABF. He was an ordained minister and touched many lives through evangelization through the years. He...

Shirley R. Smith

Shirley R. Smith

May 21, 2013

Shirley R. Smith, 75, Mooresville, died peacefully at home May 21, 2013. Mrs. Smith was born June 4, 1937, in Benedict, Virginia, to the late Ellis and Sally (Marney) Lynn. Mrs. Smith graduated from St. Charles High School in Virginia. She was a member of Five Points Baptist Church in Mooresville and the Retail Clerks’ Union. She was employed at...

Cory Lane

Cory Lane

May 21, 2013

Cory Lane, 16, of Camby, went to be with our heavenly father on Tuesday, May 21st. He was a sophomore at Plainfield High School. During his middle school years, he was involved in track, cross country, and swimming. He played soccer for many years with the Mooresville Optimist Soccer program and was a certified soccer referee as well. Cory loved...

Howard A. Reece

Howard A. Reece

May 19, 2013

Howard A. Reece, 84, Mooresville, died May 19, 2013, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Reece was born June 25, 1928, in Indianapolis, to the late Chester and Nellie Irene (South) Reece. He graduated from Decatur Central High School and worked for 30 years at Wolfe and Swickard as a machinist. He enjoyed playing cards and visiting the local library....

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Dunz

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Dunz

May 17, 2013

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Dunz, 56, Mooresville, suddenly passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013, in St. Francis South Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Decemeber 17, 1956, in Indianapolis, to the late Martin F. and Barbara JoAnn (Prescott) Dunz. Jerry was the type of person that always had a good time. He was full of fire with a heart of gold....

Claude Allen Spears

Claude Allen Spears

May 11, 2013

Claude Allen Spears, 82, Mooresville, died May 11, 2013, in Manor Care South. Mr. Spears was born June 18, 1930, in Monroe County, Kentucky, to the late Frank and Ree (Dyer) Spears. He graduated from high school in Tompkinsville, Kentucky and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Spears was the recipient of a Purple...

Rufus Martin Bennett

Rufus Martin Bennett

May 9, 2013

Rufus Martin Bennett, 81, Brooklyn, died peacefully at home on May 9, 2013. Mr. Bennett was born in Indianapolis on February 17, 1932, to the late Rufus and Vivian (Gwinn) Bennett. He graduated from Union High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Bennett worked as a machinist for Western Electric for 34 years, retiring in...

Bruce W. Bauer

Bruce W. Bauer

May 8, 2013

Bruce W. Bauer, 57, Monrovia, died peacefully May 8, 2013, in his residence. Mr. Bauer was born August 22, 1955, in Indianapolis, to the late Robert E. and Verlyne M. (Bennett) Bauer. Bruce graduated from Monrovia High School in 1973 and proudly served in the United States Army. He was a self-employed handyman through the years. Bruce enjoyed golfing, playing...

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