Obituaries

Feb 29, 2020

 

Margaret Ann Goebelt, 93, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Florida. She was born on February 7, 1927 to Maxmillian and Susanna (Lisching) Keller in Chicago, Illinois.

Marge grew up in Chicago, graduating from Austin High School. She met Arthur Goebelt during WWII while he was serving in the Navy. They were married on April...

Feb 28, 2020

Karen Lee Rouch, 73, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at her home.  She was born on January 15, 1947 to William "Bill" and Phyllis (Lower) Belle in Anderson, Indiana.

Karen was a customer service representative at many local banks and eventually retired from BMO Harris Bank. She was also a bus aide for Noblesville Schools. The...

Feb 27, 2020

Matha "Matt" Fugate, 88, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on June 14, 1931 to Tom and Margaret (Bush) Fugate in Ned, Kentucky.

Matt proudly served in the United States Army. Before his retirement, Matt worked as a supervisor for Firestone for 32 years.

He is survived by his...

Feb 25, 2020

Richard W. Garcia (née Fodor), age 85, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday February 25th, 2020 at 12:04 am. He was born March 13, 1934 to Samuel and Marie (Gerasin) Fodor in East Chicago, Indiana.

Richard was a hard-working, loving, and devoted husband and father, and worked as an Industrial Fire Brick Mason, laying brick at Inland Steel Company...

Feb 24, 2020

Feb 24, 2020

Robert Allen Rehlander, 71, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on February 5, 1949 to the late Floyd and Evelyn (Beron) Rehlander in La Porte, Indiana.

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He retired after 32 years with the...

Feb 23, 2020

Dewey Vanzant, 90, passed peacefully into the arms of his beloved Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2020 surrounded at home by his loving wife and daughter after several years of declining health.  Dewey was born in St. Charles, Virginia to Bill and Sarah Vanzant and had 9 siblings, all of whom preceded him in death.

Surviving are his...

Feb 23, 2020

Feb 22, 2020

Floyd Richard Russell, 82, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at IU Health Saxony surrounded by his family. He was born June 18, 1937 to John and Marie Russell in Fishers, Indiana.

Floyd married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte Whisman. He joined the National Guard and served in it for many years. Floyd farmed with his father...

Feb 22, 2020

Maria Nellie Yason, a retired educator from E. Rodriguez High School in Quezon City, Philippines, has joined our Creator on February 22, 2020 at 86 years young.

Maria is survived by her husband, Diony, whom she married on May 5, 1962; and her children, Ludette, Carol, Jason, Patricia, Eric, David, Michael, Paul, and Mark. 

Another son, Christopher, was taken by...

Feb 20, 2020

Jo Anne Messersmith, 77, of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Westfield.  She was born on November 29, 1942 to Charles and Vera (Cope) Arthur in Indianapolis, Indiana.

For many years Jo Anne was part owner of MCM Enterprises, then she worked for Michaels Craft Store before retirement. Jo Anne was a member of Eagle...

Feb 20, 2020

Gladys M. (Ely) Parks, 88, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 15, 1931 to Vernon Ray and Addie Pauline (Musick) Ely in Dryden, Lee County, Virginia.

Her greatest gift to those who knew her was her kind heart, and the love she shared with everyone...

Feb 19, 2020

Gary Alan Fitzgerald, 57, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home.  He was born on October 7, 1962 to Bill E. and Carolyn (Teter) Fitzgerald in Noblesville, Indiana.

Gary worked as a maintenance mechanic for Firestone.  He was a member of the Noblesville Elks Lodge, VFW, and Moose Lodge.  Gary enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and...

Feb 18, 2020

Philip Herbert Shelby, 83, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born January 31, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Herbert and Mildred Shelby. 

Phil graduated from Royerton High School in 1955 and from Ball State University in 1959.  On August 28, 1960, he married his college sweetheart,...

Feb 18, 2020

Jean Ann Morris, 74, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  She was born on December 16, 1945 to James and Bette (Apt) Davis in Peru, Indiana.

Jean Ann was a 1963 Marion High School graduate and earned an education degree from Ball State University. She taught first grade at Franklin Elementary before...

Feb 17, 2020

Theodore (Ted) J. Blattler, 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Riverview Health in Noblesville, Ind., with many of his family at his side at age 90. He was born on June 4, 1929 to the late Theodore and Ethel (Keechler) Blattler in San Diego, California.

Ted attended San Diego High School where he competed on...

Feb 15, 2020

LaDonna Marie Chamberlin, 91, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her home.  She was born on December 17, 1928 to Alfred and Ella (Sprunger) Sprunger in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

LaDonna loved music; she was a church musician who was a fantastic accompanist for several groups and also taught music. She had the gift of hospitality and...

Feb 12, 2020

Horace B. McHone, 94, former resident of Sciotoville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Carmel, Indiana. Horace was born to Charles and Inath (McCandless) McHone, in Portsmouth, Ohio on January 4, 1926.

Horace attended school in Portsmouth, Ohio. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and is a World War II Veteran. He served in...

Feb 11, 2020

Carolyn R. Leatherberry, 79, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  She was born on November 17, 1940 to Robert and Ruth (Sabin) Cramer in Freeport, Illinois.

Carolyn worked for many insurance companies as an underwriter. She enjoyed taking trips, especially ones to the casinos. Carolyn liked to crochet, giving away...

Feb 10, 2020

Jack Lockhart, age 90, passed away on February 10, 2020.  He was born in a small farmhouse in a rural area of Carmel and was the eldest son of Ralph F. and Dortha D. (Myers) Lockhart.  His family included one younger brother and four sisters.  Jack’s mother, Dortha, would readily state that for Jack, she needed to take two aspirins...