Obituaries

Jun 24, 2022

Kathleen Sandra Schwartz, 87, went to be with our Lord on June 24, 2022, in Noblesville, Indiana. Sandra was born on September 1, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Edward Morris and Beulah Myles. Sandra graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1952. Sandra had six children, J. Edgar Schwartz (Tamy) of Salem; Dan Schwartz (Sandra) of Arlington; Wanda Schwartz (Alison)...

Jun 23, 2022

Patrick Gordon Van Winkle, 64, of Anderson, passed away on June 23, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on April 8, 1958 in Anderson to the late Gordon and Lynell (Kugler) Van Winkle.

Patrick graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1976.  He attended Indiana University. He married Jodi Novak on June 7, 1980.  Patrick retired from the Title...

Jun 21, 2022

Niki Lee Jackson, 55, of Knightstown, passed away on June 21, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on July 1, 1966 in Greenfield to Fred and Gloria (Tanner) Biesecker.

She had worked at Meijer as a Team Leader for over 20 years.  Niki was a member of the Knightstown American Legions Auxiliary.  She enjoyed auctions, yard sales, collectibles.  She...

Jun 21, 2022

Betty Faye Gordon Johnson, 90, our precious mother went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2022, after an extended illness.

She was born April 28, 1932, in Overton County, TN to the late, Dewey W. & Stella Erma (Garrett) Smith.  She was a homemaker, faithful servant of the Lord, who was known for being loving, kindhearted, &...

Jun 21, 2022

Jane A. Bland, of Lapel, passed away June 21, 2022, at her residence in Lapel following an extended illness. She was born on March 27, 1952, in Noblesville, Indiana to Fred and Mary (Purkey) McDole. Jane attended Lapel Schools. She retired after 30 years from Owens Brockway Glass in Lapel. Jane enjoyed sewing and quilting. She most loved spending time...

Jun 19, 2022

Howard G. Abell, 84, Pendleton, passed away June 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born June 11, 1938 in Birdseye, Indiana and moved to the Pendleton area from Huntingburg.

Howard retired from Citizen’s Gas and Coke Utility as a welder following many years of service.

He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Pendleton and was a...

Jun 18, 2022

Dale Alan Rice, 82, of Anderson, passed away on June 18th, 2022, at Community Hospital in Anderson.  He was born on March 5, 1940, in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Andrew and Mary Lois (Vanderdur) Rice.

Dale served his country in the United States Navy.  He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.  He retired from Guide Lamp as a...

Jun 18, 2022

Gayla Louise Kolenda, 56, of Daleville, passed away June 18, 2022, at 4:02pm at Ascension St. Vincent, Anderson in following an extended illness. She was born on August 24, 1965, in Anderson, Indiana to Douglas Arthur Kolenda and Shirley Louise (Patterson) Kolenda. Gayla graduated from Daleville Jr. Sr. High School in 1983. She worked at Dairy Queen in Chesterfield and...

Jun 17, 2022

Tasha Nicole Risco, 34, of Greenfield, IN passed away on June 17, 2022 at her home. Tasha was born on June 22, 1987 in Lebanon, IN. Tasha was the Assistant Manager at Penn Station in Greenfield and had worked there for the last 2 ½ years. She was extremely active in the recovery community and helped so many people during...

Jun 17, 2022

Jun 16, 2022

Howard “Bud” Allen Summitt, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

He was born March 22, 1927, in Corydon, to the late, Elijah & Carrie (Livengood) Summitt. Bud worked at Dietzen’s Bakery where he met Freda Smothers, who would become his beloved bride for over 75 years.  He then went on to retire from...

Jun 15, 2022

Sarah A. Johnson, 87, passed away, Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Sarah was born January 27, 1935, in Anderson, to the late, Dr. Charles L. & Mary Elizabeth (Mahoney) Armington.  She was a graduate of St. Mary High School and Marian University.  Sarah was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and taught there in the late 50’s until she moved...

Jun 15, 2022

Jean Stallings Lewis, passed away at home peacefully with her husband by her side on Wednesday June 15th.  She was born to William and Ethel Rew on August 13, 1928 in Ipswitch, Australia.  She came to America in 1946 at the age of 17, after World War II.

She worked at Delco Remy for 32 ½ years before retiring in...

Jun 14, 2022

Grace G. Halderman, 103, of Pendleton, passed away June 14, 2022.

She was born December 10, 1918 in Randolph County and was a Petersburg resident for most of her life before moving to Pendleton in 2008.

Grace was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Petersburg.

Survivors include her two children, Carolyn Meals of Pendleton and Larry Halderman...

Jun 11, 2022

David A. Paschal, 78, of Anderson, IN passed away on June 11, 2022, in Anderson after his 5 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  David was born on November 26, 1943, to the late Meredith and Ione (Knobloch) Paschal.

David was married to his beloved wife Wanda Paschal for nearly 45 years.  He was a graduate from Markleville High School in...

Jun 11, 2022

PENDLETON- John B. Stephenson, 85, passed away June 11, 2022 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born May 11, 1937 in Madison Co., Indiana and was a lifelong Pendleton resident.

John was a farmer and retired from Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis as a job setter following 32 years of service. He also served as a Bus Driver...

Jun 8, 2022

Betsy Vest, 60, passed away on June 8, 2022, in Anderson. She was born October 25, 1961, in Noblesville, to Jimmie Males and Patricia (Teeters) Males. She was a graduate of Lapel High School. She retired from Juno Lighting in Fishers after several years. After retirement she worked at several restaurants as a server and bartender. Betsy was a member...

Jun 7, 2022

Phoebe Minji Cha, 23, of Fishers, passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2022, at her residence in Indianapolis. She was born on October 9, 1998, in Seoul, South Korea to Seung Woo Cha and Sei Young Kwak. Phoebe graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 2016 and was currently enrolled at Indiana University to earn her graduate degree in Anatomy...

Jun 6, 2022

Lelia May Combs, 92, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, in Anderson.

She was born May 22, 1930, in Hanover to the late Alger & Lois (Houston). Lelia worked as a machine operator at Brookside Corp in the 60’s before working at a dry cleaner’s for a few years.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Harry K....

Jun 6, 2022

Ben E. Stewart, 94, of Greenfield formerly of Wilkinson passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Greenfield Health Care in Greenfield.    He was born July 28, 1927 in Livingston, TN. the son of the late Roy and Mildred (Windle) Stewart.

Ben was in maintenance personnel at Warner Press in Anderson for many years. He loved to travel out west with...