Obituaries

May 8, 2021

Karl Salmins , 74, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

He was a caring husband of 42 years to Marilyn Salmins; and a loving father of Emily Salmins and Alexander Salmins.  Karl also leaves behind his sister, Ina (Guntis) Kalnajs; nieces, Inga Theeke and Victoria (Dana) Deardorff; aunt, Velta (Edmunds)...

May 8, 2021

Jack L. Griffin, Jr. , 83, of Fishers, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Jack was born June 10, 1937, in Kane, Pennsylvania. He graduated with the Class of 1955 from Bradford Area Senior High School. He received his BA degree from the University of Cincinnati where he was a member of the...

May 7, 2021

Fred I. Hall, 72, of Anderson, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on September 29, 1948 to Arthur and Catherine (Vincent) Hall in Marietta, Ohio.

Fred was a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, working on lawn mowers, and being outside.

He is survived...

May 7, 2021

Fred I. Hall, 72, of Anderson, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on September 29, 1948 to Arthur and Catherine (Vincent) Hall in Marietta, Ohio.

Fred was a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, working on lawn mowers, and being outside. 

He is survived by his wife, Donna (Griffin) Hall; step-children,...

May 7, 2021

Brian L. Marks, 63, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  He was born on June 16, 1957 to Gene and Judith (Anderson) Marks in Noblesville, Indiana.

Brian was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a business owner for many years and a member of White River Christian Church. He...

May 7, 2021

Brian L. Marks , 63, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  He was born on June 16, 1957 to Gene and Judith (Anderson) Marks in Noblesville, Indiana.

Brian was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a business owner for many years and a member...

May 5, 2021

Dr. Daniel Steven Cotton, 74, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born on November 26, 1946 to Frank and Fern (Beaman) Cotton in Ossian, Indiana.

Dan completed his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Psychology, then continued on with IU Medical School. He did his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship...

May 5, 2021

Dr. Daniel Steven Cotton , 74, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born on November 26, 1946 to Frank and Fern (Beaman) Cotton in Ossian, Indiana.

Dan completed his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Psychology, then continued on with IU Medical School. He did his residency...

May 4, 2021

Reverend Allen George Dietz , 84, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Carmel, Indiana. He was born on April 14, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Allen attended Thiel College in Pennsylvania from 1955 to 1959 and earned his Bachelor's degree in English. He attended seminary at Hamma Divinity School, which is...

May 4, 2021

Robert E. "Bob" Gagle, 78, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  He was born on May 25, 1942 to Earl and Dorothy (Swarm) Gagle in Noblesville, Indiana.

Bob worked for NAPA as a salesman and later co-owned the Noblesville store, retiring after 40 years.  He was a member of Our...

May 4, 2021

 

Reverend Allen George Dietz, 84, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Carmel, Indiana. He was born on April 14, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Allen attended Thiel College in Pennsylvania from 1955 to 1959 and earned his Bachelor's degree in English. He attended seminary at Hamma Divinity School, which is part of Wittenberg University, but...

May 4, 2021

Robert E. "Bob" Gagle , 78, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  He was born on May 25, 1942 to Earl and Dorothy (Swarm) Gagle in Noblesville, Indiana.

Bob worked for NAPA as a salesman and later co-owned the Noblesville store, retiring after 40 years. ...

May 3, 2021

Mahlon "Mike" Heinzmann, a life-long resident of Hamilton County, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the age of 94.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lola (Tash) Heinzman; his five brothers, Robert, Owen, Elwin, Joseph, and Kenneth; sister, Audrey Sheets; his wives, Anna (Frost) Heinzmann and Rozella (Revis) Heinzmann.

He is survived by his...

May 3, 2021

Mahlon "Mike" Heinzmann , a life-long resident of Hamilton County, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the age of 94.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lola (Tash) Heinzman; his five brothers, Robert, Owen, Elwin, Joseph, and Kenneth; sister, Audrey Sheets; his wives, Anna (Frost) Heinzmann and Rozella (Revis)...

May 2, 2021

Dawn Woods Swinford, 63, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home.  She was born on April 24, 1958 to Roy and Laurine (Zelhart) Woods.

Dawn was a member of Refuge Christian Church and loved sewing and music.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Swinford; daughter, Laurissa (Kimi) Swinford; son, Patrick (Molli) Swinford; mother, Laurine...

May 2, 2021

Dawn Woods Swinford , 63, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home.  She was born on April 24, 1958 to Roy and Laurine (Zelhart) Woods.

Dawn was a member of Refuge Christian Church and loved sewing and music.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Swinford; daughter, Laurissa...

May 1, 2021

Gloria Ann (Iversen) Neary, 79, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on January 13, 1942 to Loren "Buster" and Margaret (Thorn) Iversen in Murdo, South Dakota.

Gloria attended school in Murdo and married Billy Sims in 1961.  They had a daughter and three sons, and moved to...

May 1, 2021

Kalen Rae Hart , 18, of Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 due to an auto accident.  She was born on August 22, 2002 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Kalen was a senior at Hamilton Heights High School where she participated in the choir and was president of the Gay-Straight Alliance.  She enjoyed astrology, art,...

May 1, 2021

Gloria Ann (Iversen) Neary , 79, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on January 13, 1942 to Loren "Buster" and Margaret (Thorn) Iversen in Murdo, South Dakota.

Gloria attended school in Murdo and married Billy Sims in 1961.  They had a daughter...

May 1, 2021

Kalen Rae Hart, 18, of Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 due to an auto accident.  She was born on August 22, 2002 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Kalen was a senior at Hamilton Heights High School where she participated in the choir and was president of the Gay-Straight Alliance.  She enjoyed astrology, art, painting and drawing.  Cactuses were her...