Obituaries

Jun 8, 2021

Jack N. Rector, 72 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, after a brief illness.

Jack was born May 2, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana to Jack and Donna (Kleyla) Welsh. He graduated from Madison Heights in 1968 and was a member of the football, basketball, and baseball team. He was named to the Indiana All Star...

Jun 7, 2021

Velda R. Boenitz, 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Woodland Terrace of Carmel. She was born on September 18, 1939 to Raymond and Edna (Stithem) Hecht in Kansas City, Kansas.

For over 30 years, Velda worked as a legal secretary for the Indiana State Court of Appeals. She was a tireless animal advocate, helping to...

Jun 7, 2021

Velda R. Boenitz , 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Woodland Terrace of Carmel. She was born on September 18, 1939 to Raymond and Edna (Stithem) Hecht in Kansas City, Kansas.

For over 30 years, Velda worked as a legal secretary for the Indiana State Court of Appeals. She was...

Jun 6, 2021

Larry Joe Startzman, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on December 30, 1938 to Everett and Helen (Ridge) Startzman in Noblesville, Indiana.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and worked as an electrician.  He belonged to Daybreak Community Church and enjoyed being outside...

Jun 6, 2021

Larry Joe Startzman , 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on December 30, 1938 to Everett and Helen (Ridge) Startzman in Noblesville, Indiana.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and worked as an electrician.  He belonged to Daybreak...

Jun 3, 2021

Wendy Dee Gibson, 45, of Atlanta, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 24, 1975 to Charles and Coral (Hiatt) Malott in Noblesville, Indiana.

For over 15 years, Wendy worked for Helmer Scientific and also did mission work in the Ukraine for Helmer.  She...

Jun 3, 2021

Wendy Dee Gibson , 45, of Atlanta, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 24, 1975 to Charles and Coral (Hiatt) Malott in Noblesville, Indiana.

For over 15 years, Wendy worked for Helmer Scientific and also did mission work...

Jun 2, 2021

Kenneth Russell Baker, Sr, 80, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Maple Park Village in Westfield.  He was born on November 1, 1940 to James Kenneth and Charlotte (Barnes) Baker in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kenneth was a butcher for IGA and Marsh grocery stores for many years before retiring. He served in the National Guard, was an...

Jun 2, 2021

Kenneth Russell Baker, Sr, 80, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Maple Park Village in Westfield.  He was born on November 1, 1940 to James Kenneth and Charlotte (Barnes) Baker in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kenneth was a butcher for IGA and Marsh grocery stores for many years before retiring. He served in...

Jun 2, 2021

Dora Jeanne (Northcutt) Trittipo died peacefully on June 2, 2021 surrounded by family in her “sunshine room,” an addition that was built onto her home to serve as her recovery room after her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2010. She was born in Indianapolis on October 16, 1962 to Marvin James Northcutt and Mary “Bette” O’Neill Northcutt, their youngest...

Jun 1, 2021

Jun 1, 2021

Robert "Bob" Leonard Leonard, 77, of Noblesville, IN and formerly of Batavia, IL went home to be with Christ his Father on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was born on September 4, 1943 to Leonard and Vivian (Luikaart) Leonard in Chicago, Illinois. Dear brother of Ken (Barb), Les (Jill) and Tom (Jenny) Leonard and the late Barb...

May 29, 2021

To the sadness of his family and friends, Adam Christopher Louie departed this life, May 29, 2021.  He was born September 10, 1985 at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.  Adam was the oldest child of three born to Robert and Yolanda Louie.

At 8 years old, Adam proclaimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and...

May 29, 2021

To the sadness of his family and friends, Adam Christopher Louie departed this life, May 29, 2021.  He was born September 10, 1985 at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.  Adam was the oldest child of three born to Robert and Yolanda Louie. 

At 8 years old, Adam proclaimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.  He was baptized and...

May 28, 2021

Alice Allen , 72, of Noblesville, entered Heaven’s gate, early Friday morning, May 28, 2021 at home in Alexandria. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 9, 1948 to Fred Joe and Phoebe (Wann) Rigsby in Noblesville, Indiana.

Alice’s 3rd great-grandfather Wann built his log cabin in 1826...

May 27, 2021

Michael R. Smith , 69, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on May 21, 1952 to Albert and Helen Smith in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Michael was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. ...

May 27, 2021

Michael R. Smith, 69, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on May 21, 1952 to Albert and Helen Smith in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Michael was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He completed his Master's degree in...

May 24, 2021

Susan Marie Pruce, 63, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville after a long battle with lymphoma.  She was born on May 29, 1957 to Michael and Marie (McNerney) Sember in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Susan was a nurse at Riverview Health and loved what she did.  She loved working at the hospital, which...

May 24, 2021

Michael Paul Woolen, 64, of Noblesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2021.  He was born on July 10, 1956 to Paul and Irene (Gallagher) Woolen in San Diego, California.

Mike was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and owned Woolen Woodworks Design Build.  He was a Master Carpenter and a true craftsman.  Mike loved motorcycles, cars, music...

May 24, 2021

Susan Marie Pruce , 63, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville after a long battle with lymphoma.  She was born on May 29, 1957 to Michael and Marie (McNerney) Sember in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Susan was a nurse at Riverview Health and loved what she did.  She...