Obituaries

Terry Arthur Berger

Terry Arthur Berger

Dec 18, 2022

Terry Arthur Berger, 56, of Fishers, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  He was born on August 7, 1966 to Arthur and Kathleen (Martin) Berger in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Terry worked in medical sales and was a member of First United Church of Christ in Cincinnati.  He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Cincinnati Reds, and spending time with friends...

Dr. Robert Clair Childress

Dr. Robert Clair Childress

Dec 17, 2022

Dr. Robert Clair Childress, 93, of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on February 22, 1929 to Johnson and Mildred (Hall) Childress in Goodland, Indiana.

Bob proudly served his country as a Captain in the United States Army from 1956-1957 and was stationed in Bordeaux France where he met his...

Betty Ruth Adams

Betty Ruth Adams

Dec 16, 2022

Betty Ruth Adams, 85, of Noblesville, IN, formerly of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday, Dec 16, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Betty was born in Woodbury, GA on June 4, 1937 to the late John C Smith and Aline Coe Smith.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Q Adams and son, John Q Adams, Jr...

Larry K. Junken Jr.

Larry K. Junken Jr.

Dec 16, 2022

Lawrence K. "Larry" Junken Jr., 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home.  He was born on November 5, 1949 to Lawrence and Joan (Dickman) Junken in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Larry worked in banking & finance for over 40 years, retiring from Rehab Medical.  He was a giving, loving, and kind-hearted man who made everyone laugh. ...

Roberta "Jeanie" Kovich

Roberta "Jeanie" Kovich

Dec 16, 2022

Roberta "Jeanie" Kovich, 87, of Westfield, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Sanders Glen in Westfield.  She was born on September 13, 1935 to Andrew and Mary (Loncaric) Duda in Gary, Indiana. Jeanie graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1954 and married Steve Kovich on August 28, 1955.

She and Steve raised their family in Hobart, Indiana....

Barbara Lou Roberts

Barbara Lou Roberts

Dec 15, 2022

Barbara Lou Roberts, 85, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  She was born on June 15, 1937 to Clifton and Mildred (Landes) Hartley in Cicero, Indiana.

Barbara graduated from Jackson Central High School in Arcadia. She was the Hamilton County Clerk for 8 years and worked in the clerk's office for...

Timothy Joel Finke

Timothy Joel Finke

Dec 14, 2022

Timothy Joel Finke, 63, of Carmel, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on August 20, 1959 to the late Gerhard and Wilma (Stuckey) Finke in Columbus, Indiana.

Tim received a bachelor's degree in marketing from IU, and worked for Quaker Windows as Director of Marketing.  Most...

Mattie Mae Pitman

Mattie Mae Pitman

Dec 14, 2022

Mattie Mae Pitman, 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at her home.  She was born on February 4, 1942 to Johnny and Ruby (Blevins) Sawyer in Washington County, Virginia.

Mattie worked as a waitress for Steckley's Old House in Carmel and a bartender for the American Legion.  She attended Victory Baptist Church and Genesis Church in...

Robert Walter Moore

Robert Walter Moore

Dec 14, 2022

Robert "Bob" Walter Moore, 69, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home.  He was born on September 29, 1953 to Elmer LeRoy and Norma (Grady) Moore in Flint, Michigan.

Bob proudly served in the United States Marines. He retired from the maintenance department at Suez. Bob enjoyed fishing, reading, traveling, and watching sports, especially football....

Richard Allen Borst

Richard Allen Borst

Dec 13, 2022

Richard "Dick" Borst, 89, of Fortville, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis.  He was born on June 21, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dick was a graduate of Shortridge High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He retired after 33 years as a Sears appliance salesman. ...

Valorie Jean "Jeannie" Stark

Valorie Jean "Jeannie" Stark

Dec 12, 2022

Valorie Jean "Jeannie" Harger Stark, 62, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Lake Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers.  She was born on December 1, 1960 to the late Donivan and Mary (Carpenter) Harger in Noblesville, Indiana.

Jeannie was a 1979 graduate of Noblesville High School.  She worked as a 911 dispatcher for the Noblesville Police Department,...

Jane L. Cheney

Jane L. Cheney

Dec 11, 2022

Jane L. Cheney, 83, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home.  She was born on March 9, 1939 to Kenneth and Vera (Mollenkopf) Kirkpatrick in Noblesville, Indiana.

Jane was a graduate of Fishers High School and worked in admitting for Riverview Hospital, as well as the Connor House kitchen at Conner Prairie.  She enjoyed crafting...

Timothy Calvin Johnson

Timothy Calvin Johnson

Dec 11, 2022

Timothy Calvin Johnson, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 7, 1962 to Calvin and Darlene (Marquardt) Johnson in Mankato, Minnesota.

Tim was a research chemist at Dow AgroSciences, retiring after 29 years.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and hiking.  Tim could...

Richard Allen Burns

Richard Allen Burns

Dec 9, 2022

Richard Allen Burns, fondly known by his grandchildren as “Po”, passed away December 9, 2022, after a long illness. Rick was born August 29, 1959, in Indianapolis to John and Barbara (Johnson) Burns.  He graduated from Ben Davis High School and attended IUPUI.

Rick loved hockey and truly enjoyed his many years working for the Indianapolis Checkers, starting in ticket...

Martha Ferguson

Martha Ferguson

Dec 8, 2022

Martha Ferguson, 91, passed away in true Martha style on December 8, 2022 at Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville, IN.   The woman could whip bears with switches and make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.  She was a member of the Clear Creek Christian Church and was involved in the Stone Belt Shrine Club in Bloomington, IN....

Albert C. "Bud" Rees

Albert C. "Bud" Rees

Dec 8, 2022

Albert C. "Bud" Rees, 98, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home and surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 12, 1924 to Jesse and Helen (Rudd) Rees in Richmond, Indiana.

Bud graduated from Fortville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. As a Private First Class in...

Barbara Jean DeNoon

Barbara Jean DeNoon

Dec 8, 2022

Barbara Jean DeNoon, 89, of Vevay, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.  She was born on September 16, 1933 to Herald and Inez (Kleyla) Setters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Barbara was a professional opera singer, and everything she did revolved around music and her passion for singing. In her early years, she sang with the Indianapolis Orchestra and with...

Neal L. Apley

Neal L. Apley

Dec 5, 2022

Neal L. Apley, 80, of Fishers, passed away quietly at his home on Monday, December 5, 2022.  He was born on September 7, 1942 to the late Neal and Elizabeth (Brass) Apley in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Neal proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked for 40 years as a tool maker for International Harvester.  Neal enjoyed restoring...

Harold Walter "Butch" Ambrose

Harold Walter "Butch" Ambrose

Dec 5, 2022

Harold Walter Ambrose, AKA: Butch, 77, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022.  Butch was born on December 31, 1944 to Margaret Carrie and Harold William Ambrose.  He was one of five children, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Butch worked in the Automobile business his entire adult life.  He could be found working on cars both at...

George N. Pappas

George N. Pappas

Dec 4, 2022

George N. Pappas, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  He was born on March 28, 1935 to Nick and Zoi (Siamas) Pappas in Indianapolis, Indiana.

George proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He received a Bachelor's degree from Indiana Central and an MBA from the University of...