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Linda Kay Kutch-King-Wing-Hornbrook-Matthias 75 of Mooresville, IN passed away Monday at Ascension St. Vincent- Indianapolis on February 26, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis on April 11, 1948 to her late parents Donald H and Virgina "Cecile" (Huffman) Matthias. Linda worked at RCI for many years allowing her to travel the world, from Amsterdam to New Zealand. Linda spread her purple magic all across the world. They say there is no place like home, so eventually Linda got into Real Estate. She was a well-known realtor for Crossman Homes and she also owned real estate. It was as a landlord that Linda gained the freedom of retirement when she rented a house to what would later become a...

Ronald Joseph (Joe) Pranger, Sr., 81 of Mooresville, IN passed away peacefully at 8:27 am in Franciscan Hospice House on December 18th, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis on March 5, 1942 to his late parents George and Fern Pranger. Joe retired from Bear Automotive after 20 years where he trained Senior Automotive Technicians as well as their trainers and wrote service manuals. He lived religiously by the teachings of Peace and Love. He was a master at modification and enjoyed engineering. His love for gardening, his time working in Gasoline Alley at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the great outdoors, winning most games of pool using psychological psych outs, travel, festivals at...

James E. "Jim" Chapman 73, of Mooresville, passed away on December 6, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on January 18, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Ernest Chapman and Annie (Cardwell) Chapman. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Chapman; son Scott Chapman (Wendy Canull); daughter Lori Brawner (Kurtt Hirschy), and one grandson Sean Garshwiler. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Jim's life on Saturday, December 16th, from 11am-1pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services beginning at 1pm Saturday in the funeral home. Burial-West Newton Cemetery.

Marilyn J. (Hensley) Miller 87, of Mooresville, passed away on December 4, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville. Marilyn was born on December 15, 1935 in Mooresville, Indiana to the late Edgar Lawrence "Bart" Hensley and Emma Gertrude (Swineford) Hensley. Marilyn was a graduate of Mooresville High School in 1953, where she was a proud member of their Wall of Fame. A gifted musician, Marilyn served as the organist for the First Christian Church for over 65 years, as well as serving as staff pianist for Carlisle Branson Funeral Service, for many years. She worked as the Clerk & Treasurer for the Town of Mooresville from 1964- 1980, then as an executive secretary at I.U.P.U.I....

Oma J. (Caudill) Bach, 92, Greenwood, formerly of Mooresville, passed away November 29, 2023. Mrs. Bach was born September 20, 1931, in Eola, Kentucky, to the late Sidney and Ora (Caudill) Caudill. She married Eugene Bach on September 12, 1950, and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2017. Oma attended Pine Mountain Boarding School and graduated from Wheelwright High School. A talented seamstress, she worked for Madden Furniture before joining Eugene in their family business, Bach's Upholstery. They both retired from Madden after many years of hard and dedicated work. Oma was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening. Her family was her primary vocation, and she prided herself on...

Gregory W. Kempf, 65, of Avon, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2023, after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Greg was born November 6, 1957, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Nicholas and June (Greiner) Kempf. Greg married Lynn (Hinshaw) Kempf on March 20, 1982. He graduated from Columbus Bishop Ready High School in 1975 and from Ohio State University in 1980. A Life Celebration? Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, November 10, 2023, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High Street, Mooresville. An informal memorial service, with an opportunity to share memories, will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the...

Nancy Alice Butler Cordes 74, of Mooresville, passed away on September 21, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family. Alice was born on April 30, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert Butler and Marjorie (Fippen) Butler. A lifelong resident of Morgan County, Alice was a proud graduate of Mooresville High School in 1967. She went on to attend Butler University to study music. She was united in marriage on June 27, 1970 to Frederick Cordes and were married over 53 years at the time of his passing earlier this year. Alice served as the Executive Director for Churches in Mission for 21 years, from 1997-2018. Being civic minded, she served on several boards including: Bridges Out of...

George D. Ritter 80, of Brownsburg, formerly of Mooresville, passed away on September 2, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. George was born on November 26, 1942, in Johnson County, Indiana to the late Arthur and Esther Marie (Hehe) Ritter. He was a 1961 graduate of Union Township High School. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years as an assistant Firing Chief in the LaCross Missile Unit at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. He retired from General Motors Truck & Bus at Indianapolis on December 1, 2005, after 41 years. George enjoyed traveling with his wife Nancy, all over the United States, especially to Hawaii and Florida in the winters. He also enjoyed staying active bowling,...

Ronald L. Catt, 80, Mooresville, passed away June 28, 2023. Mr. Catt was born May 27, 1943, in Vincennes, to the late Theodore and Jemima (LaGarde) Catt. He married Connie (Bratton) Catt on June 19, 1976, and she survives. Ron graduated from Vincennes University and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was employed for more than 30 years at the former PSI Energy and retired from Duke Energy as a Division Control Supervisor. He was a hard-working and determined provider for his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Esco, Walter, Levelle, Minnie, AnnaMae, Rosetta, Helen, and Gladys. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years;...

William L. "Bill" McAuley 86, of Mooresville, passed away on June 28, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on April 24, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Roy F. McAuley and Anna Ruby (Kafader) McAuley. After graduating from Arsenal Tech High School on Indianapolis' Eastside, Bill proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he married Judy (Morgenthaler) in May of 1959. They just recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. Bill was owner and President of Indy Walls & Ceilings, from 1973-2005, when he retired after 32 years. He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Mooresville. He enjoyed...

Barbara Jean (Richards) Harder 79, of Banta, IN passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at home, on her farm which has been in her family since 1868. Barbara lived on this farm her whole life. She was born on March 1, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Kenneth and Roselie (Dressler) Richards. She considered herself a farmer. She raised cattle, grain, hay and straw and she was in the middle of it all. She was a 1962 graduate of Mooresville High School. In addition to working on the farm during high school, she worked at Hill Top Beach in Banta. She also worked in accounting and administration for Inland Container, Creative Packaging and Eli Lilly. She was a lifetime member of the Banta...

Joan Elizabeth Marion 76 of Camby, IN died on May 19, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Joan was born on June 13, 1946 in Port Jarvis, New York to the late Charles Everett and Mary (Mulligan) Everett. Joan was a lively woman who loved the Lord, her family, and her friends (Breakfast Club). She had spiritual peace and wanted to go to heaven having a battle with her illness-COPD. Joan was a member of Mount Gilead Church. Joan's survivors are her husband of 37 years-Randy Marion. Two daughters: Robin Hart (James) and Jolene Porter (Jim), seven grandchildren Caylee Smith (Michael), Kyle Hart (Jennifer), Brandon Hart (Michaela), Jacob Cook (Brooke), Evan Hart (Rachel), Julia Wegneg (Andrew)...

Kay Watson, 89, Monrovia, passed away peacefully at home May 28, 2023, in the comfortable and familiar surroundings in which she raised her family and had resided for 70 years. While Kay was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on February 15, 1934, she lived in many towns across the country as a young person because of her father's work as a newspaper publisher. After settling in Mooresville, Kay graduated from Mooresville High School in 1952 and married the late David R. Watson on June 20, 1952. In addition to being a farmer's wife and raising her family of six boys, she was the friendly, capable, and efficient receptionist at Citizens Bank's Main Branch for 24 years, retiring in 2012. Kay was...

Raymond E. Bell, 83, Mooresville, former longtime Terre Haute resident, passed away May 18, 2023. Mr. Bell was born December 27, 1939, in Terre Haute, to the late Robert and Pauline (Huffman) Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert "Bobby" Bell. Survivors include his wife of nearly 59 years, Connie Bell; children, Kent Bell, Amy (Tony) Robinson, and Sarah (David) Rogers; sister, Ruth (Charles) Thompson; grandchildren, Madison (Tyler) Grant, Mitchel and Mandi Robinson; Grace (Andy) Cooksey), Sierra (LaRon) Dulin, and Bryanna (Jonathan) Reece; great grandchildren, Luke Cooksey, Rylie Reece, and Hattie Grant, who is expected next week; last but not...

Julia "Judy" Ann (Vogus) Russell, 80, Plainfield, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on May 3, 2023, at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon. Mrs. Russell was born October 15, 1942, in Martinsville, to the late Walter and Leatha (Balay) Vogus. She married John Poston Russell on February 22, 1964, and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2021. Judy graduated from Martinsville High School and was a proud and capable homemaker through the years. An avid reader, she also loved birdwatching, flower gardening, and supporting various wildlife and animal non-profit efforts. Her granddaughters brought an immense amount of joy to her life, as did her beloved labradoodle, Hallie. ...

Raymond E. Shepard, Jr. 86, of Mooresville, passed away on April 29, 2023, at Miller's Merry Manor in Mooresville. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Ray's life on Saturday, May 6th from 12-2pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with memorial services beginning at 2pm Saturday in the funeral home. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

Gerald Bradley Turner 94, of Mooresville, passed away on April 24, 2023, at Greenwood Healthcare Center in Greenwood, Indiana. Gerald was born on March 14, 1929, in Humboldt, IL to the late Fountain R. and Marjorie "Callahan" Turner. Gerald was married to the late Dot Turner. Gerald served in the Army during the Korean War and later worked at Allison Transmission for 30 years. He enjoyed collecting antiques, old jugs, and pocketknives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dot, brother Wallace Turner, and a sister Wanda L. Macer. He is survived by his nieces and nephews and caregiver and long-time family friend Linda Reed. Graveside services will be held at...

Garland L. Gowen 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 12, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Garland was born on August 2, 1932, at his home in Edgar County, IL to the late Kenneth and Audrey (Martin) Gowens. Garland married his loving wife Carolyn "Lamb" Gowen on July 19, 1985. Garland was a Corporal in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany from January 1953 to December 1954. He worked in quality control at General Motors for 42 years, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed doing yard work, playing all sports, and was an avid runner. Garland was also a Mason for over 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

Eileen J. Poland 87, of Mooresville, passed away on April 8, 2023 at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville. Eileen was born on June 29, 1935 in Sophie, West Virginia to the late Quincy Polk and Beatrice (Stone) Polk. In 1952 while Paul Poland was in the Army and stationed in Princeton, West Virginia he met the love of his life, 17-year-old Eileen Jeanette Polk at a dance. They were married three months later and celebrated 66 loving years together until Paul's passing in 2019. Eileen worked as a teacher for School of Hope in Martinsville for over 10 years and was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Paul in the motor home, spending most of their time...

Roberta "Bobbie" Sachs 66, of Martinsville, passed away on April 7, 2023 at Community South Hospital. Bobbie was born on May 26, 1956 on Scott Air Force Base, IL to Robert Bredlow and Joyce (Pauley) Scott . A longtime resident of Morgan County, Bobbie graduated at the top of her class as class salutatorian of Eminence High School. In addition to raising her children, she worked as an ergonomics engineer for Eli Lilly & Company for 25 years, retiring in 2017. Bobbie was very creative and enjoyed painting and photography. Additionally, she enjoyed traveling, RV camping and shopping. She will be remembered as a fierce, loyal, independent woman, who was also kind and loving. She will be...

Landon Micah Wright 17, of Mooresville, passed away on March 29, 2023. Landon was born on August 20, 2005 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Heather (Wright) Hendon and Justin Ault. Landon was a student and star forward for the state runner up Mooresville Christian Academy basketball team. Landon was fearless, hardworking young man who never knew a stranger that had a smile that would light up a room. He was a dreamer, who loved his family, spending time with them and all things outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns and going to gun shows, searching for the next great deal, riding 4 wheelers, tinkering with trucks, cars, jet skis, boats and really, anything that had to do with working with...