Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center

Thomas D. Miller, 35 of Trafalgar, IN. passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born November 20, 1983 in Franklin, IN. He was a graduate of Indian Creek High School, the Aviation Institute of Maintenance where he was a member of the Nation Honor Society. He was a self-employed mechanic for several years. He also enjoyed farming. Survivors include his significant other Amanda Stephens of Trafalgar, IN., his children Jules M. Miller, Emily J. Miller, Ava G. Miller and Annabelle Stephens all of Trafalgar, IN., his father Chelsea G. Miller (Rebecca Ridge) of Trafalgar, IN., his mother Liza Beard of Campbellsville, KY. (stepfather Roscoe Beard), brothers Christopher Beard of...

Michael L. Walker, 76, of Trafalgar, Indiana, passed away on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family. A lifelong farmer and owner of Mike Walker Incorporated, Michael dedicated his life to working the land, building foundations?both literal and familial?and living with grit, humility, and quiet strength. Born on September 14, 1948 in Morgan County, he was the son of Herman L. Walker and Jean E. Walker. From an early age, Michael found his calling in the soil, spending decades farming and shaping the earth with heavy equipment?skills he passed on to generations after him. He was known in the community not only for his work ethic, but for his honesty, generosity, and the pride he took in a job...

Michael L. Walker, 76 of Trafalgar, IN passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center in Franklin, IN. Information at www.swartzmortuary.com or 317-738-0202.

Thomas "Tom" Edward Kasting, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1950; in Franklin, IN., Tom married Phyllis (Whaley) on May 28, 1977, in Stanford, IN. Tom graduated from Franklin Community High School in 1968. From a young age, he developed a passion for farming, spending his life proudly working the land he loved, experimenting with new techniques, and growing crops throughout the area. Alongside his farming career, he spent many years owning and operating K&K Trucking. Tom also had a decorated run in Super Stock tractor pulling, earning a place of honor with his induction into the Hoosier State Tractor Pullers Hall of Fame in...

Mary (Blanton) Hunt, 62 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Brown County Health and Living Community in Nashville, IN. She was born December 2, 1962 in Franklin, IN to John Sherman Blanton and Eva Mae (Moore) Blanton. Mary was a 1962 graduate of Center Grove High School. She had been a certified nursing assistant at Rosegate in Indianapolis. Mary enjoyed shopping and traveling. Survivors include her two sons Christopher A. Luckey (Stephanie) of Freetown, IN and Robert J. Luckey (Amber) of Franklin, IN, three grandchildren Christopher Luckey Jr., Serenity Luckey and Shyanna Luckey, a brother Larry Blanton of Brown County, IN and a sister Martha Wilhoite (Ray) of...

Betty Lou (Wiley) Jones, 83 of Whiteland, IN passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 1, 1941, in Connersville, IN. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis and the Central Beauty College in Indianapolis. For over 30 years, she proudly owned and operated B Expressive Salon and Day Spa in Whiteland, IN, creating a place of beauty, care, and connection. One of her greatest joys was having her family work alongside her, building not just a business, but a legacy of love and community. Betty was a member of Gray Road Baptist Church in Indianapolis where she was active member of the...

John William McGlaughlin Jr., 64, of Bargersville, IN passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, IN. He was born December 7, 1960, in Indianapolis, IN to John William McGlaughlin Sr. and Jacqueline E. (Williams) McGlaughlin. He married Marcia L. (Cardwell) McGlaughlin on April 1, 2009, in Franklin, IN, she survives. John was a United States Navy Veteran. He retired as plant supervisor at Citizens Gas in Indianapolis, IN after 30 years of service. John enjoyed attending the Indiana Gear Works Campsite in Putnam County, fishing, boating, motorcycles and music. Survivors include his wife Marcia L. (Cardwell) McGlaughlin of Bargersville, IN, his...

Kimberly Jo (Sleighter) Brester, 61 of Franklin, IN passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis with her loving family by her side. She was born November 4, 1963, in Columbus, IN to Carl Leslie Sleighter and JoAnn (Buckner) Sleighter. Kim married Mark Joseph Brester on August 16, 1986, in Trafalgar, IN, he survives. She was a 1982 graduate of Indian Creek High School and graduated in 1986 from Indiana Central College (University of Indianapolis). Kim had served as the Community Service Manager and Office Manager at Johnson County Community Corrections for 28 years. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Franklin where she had...

Mary Ann Melbert, 81, of Greenwood, IN, passed away on April 16, 2025. The daughter of Joe Ralph Cox and Mary Elizabeth Cox (Ellison), Mary Ann was born in Jefferson City, Tennessee on May 14, 1943. Soon after, the family moved from Tennessee to Central Indiana, where Mary Ann resided for the rest of her life. Mary Ann met the love of her life, Ron Melbert, when they were teenagers growing up on the west side of Indianapolis, IN. They attended Westview Baptist Church together and dated throughout much of their time at Washington High School. Mary Ann and Ron were married December 28, 1963, and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage before Ron's passing in 2022. Mary Ann graduated from...

Raymond Lewis Bolea, 83, of Greenwood, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 9, 1941, in Niagara Falls, New York to Samuel Bolea and Angela (Misso) Bolea. Raymond married Irene Ann (LaGuille) Bolea on August 12, 1961, in Niagara Falls, New York, she survives. He was a graduate of LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls, NY, and completed his education at IUPUI. After an early retirement from Farm Bureau Insurance as Vice President of Claims, he started Ray Bolea & Associates, investigating cases for many attorneys. Ray also owned Tilson Music Store in Southport, IN where he taught music to...

Sara "Sally" L. Baker, 85 of Franklin, IN, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a source of strength and kindness for all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and will be deeply missed. She was born February 8, 1940, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Emerson Otto Baker and Kathryn M. (Esamann) Baker. She is survived by her children, Julie Stafford (Rod), Jon Pio (Julie), Mark Pio and Jennifer Gragg (Ray), her grandchildren Lindsey Montgomery, Collin Weber (Stephanie), Christopher Pio, Emma Brady (Ryan), Gehrig Gragg, Kennedy Gragg, Jackson Pio, Cooper Pio, Riley Pio, great grandchildren...

Daniel "Dan" Dean Deeken, 69 of Franklin, IN and formerly of Danville, IL and Charleston, IL passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was born October 12, 1955, in Danville, IL to Robert George Deeken and Opal Irene (Carl) Deeken. Dan married Carol A. (Shurr) Deeken on September 3, 1976, in Danville, IL, she survives. He was a 1974 graduate of Danville High School in Danville, IL, a 1976 graduate of Danville Area Community College and received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1978 at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. Dan retired in 2019 from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL as a health and safety officer. He previously had worked for...

Daniel "Dan" Dean Deeken, 69 of Franklin, IN and formerly of Danville, IL and Charleston, IL passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was born October 12, 1955, in Danville, IL to Robert George Deeken and Opal Irene (Carl) Deeken. Dan married Carol A. (Shurr) Deeken on September 3, 1976, in Danville, IL, she survives. He was a 1974 graduate of Danville High School in Danville, IL, a 1976 graduate of Danville Area Community College and received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1978 at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. Dan retired in 2019 from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL as a health and safety officer. He previously had worked for...

Rick "Ricky": Allen Spaulding, 61, passed away in his Franklin home apartment on April 1, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1964, to Daphine (Bryant) Wilmoth and Roy Rodgers in Indianapolis, IN. Rick graduated from Arsenal Tech High School and also attended classes at Ball State University. He was employed by John Baker and Burton Painting in Franklin, IN. Ricky's surviving siblings are brothers Roy Rodgers and Jack Bayer and sister Loir Ann Olnick. Brother Randy Spaulding and both parents as well as Rick's son, Logan Spaulding preceded him in death. Although Ricky spent some hard and troubled times in his younger years in Indianapolis, he found a new life when coming to Franklin after...

Patricia J. "Pat" (Freeman) Walker, 77 of Greenwood, IN passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1947, in Jackson, TN to Manley E. and Hattie L. (Davis) Freeman. She married Max Walker on October 4, 1969, in Indianapolis, IN, he survives. She attended elementary schools in Maywood, Public Schools #2, #6 and #18. She graduated from Manual High School and that is where she met Max, her husband in band class. They dated for seven years and married. Throughout their marriage, they loved doing things together from just sitting and talking, taking care of their many dogs which they loved very much, working on cars, sports car racing, working on home projects, traveling...

Marvin Eugene Rinker, 76 of Greenwood, IN passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born March 14, 1949, in Hastings, Nebraska to Melvin Charles Rinker and DeLoris (Thompson) Rinker. He married Patsy D. (Baldock) Rinker on July 11, 1970, at Franklin Memorial Christian Church in Franklin, IN, she survives. Marvin was a 1967 graduate of Center Grove High School. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War having served from 1967 until 1971. Marvin served as a sales representative for the Hostess and Wonder Bread Company in Indianapolis for 45 years retiring in 2015. He was a member of Bluff Creek Christian Church in Greenwood where he had...

Dr. Erica Juergens Duggan, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 18th, 2025, after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer's. Erica was born May 21st, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr. Richard Bowman Juergens and Joanne Juergens (ne? Ahlfors). She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was a 1971 graduate of Snider High School. Erica received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University in 1975, achieving a double major in Spanish and Mathematics. Highlights of her time as a Boilermaker include her year-long study abroad program at The University of Madrid in Spain and her time in Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was accepted to...

Dr. Erica Juergens Duggan, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 18th, 2025, after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer's. Erica was born May 21st, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr. Richard Bowman Juergens and Joanne Juergens (nee Ahlfors). She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was a 1971 graduate of Snider High School. Erica received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University in 1975, achieving a double major in Spanish and Mathematics. Highlights of her time as a Boilermaker include her year-long study abroad program at The University of Madrid in Spain and her time in Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was accepted to...

Robert W. "Bobby" Matheson Jr., 57, of Speedway, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon. He was born June 3, 1967, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert W. "Bob" Matheson and Ruth Diane (Spayd) Matheson. He is survived by his wife Merasol T. (Birot-Torres) Matheson, married on August 26, 2018, in Manila, Philippines. Bobby was a warehouse picker for Amazon in Plainfield, IN. Bobby was a 1986 graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, IN and was a member of the Ben Davis Dad's club having worked security at sporting events. He was a member of Gracepoint Church in New Whiteland, IN where he enjoyed mowing the grass and taking care of the lawn. ...

Dorothy June Weddle, 97, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. Dorothy was born on January 25, 1928, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Clayton Lyons and Pearl (Thompson) Lyons and was the 10th child of 11. She graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1945 and married Forrest Weddle in Crawfordsville on August 29, 1948; he preceded her in death on November 3, 2014. She worked at Indiana Bell for 10 years and JC Penney for 22 years with total dedication. Dorothy was a member of the Franklin Apostolic Church and attended Drexel Gardens Apostolic Church as well. Dorothy and Forest pastored a church that they started in...

Andrew "Drew" Mardis Wood, 77, of Franklin, IN passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, IN with his loving family by his side. He was born November 23, 1947, in Franklin, IN to Andrew Hershel Wood and Norma June (Mardis) Wood. He married Kathy (Mattox) Wood on June 6, 2009, in Franklin, IN, she survives. Drew graduated from Franklin Community High School in 1966. He worked for AM General for 30 years and retired in 2013. Drew had a band called Monte Carlo from the age of 16 to age 25 where he was the lead guitarist and lead singer; he greatly loved and enjoyed music. He had his Pilot's license and he enjoyed flying small aircraft. He was a...