Freeman Family Funeral Homes - Shelbyville

Samuel Vanderploeg, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home. He was born October 23, 1938, in Downey Precinct, California, the son of Samuel and Olive Maxine (Johnson) Vanderploeg. On April 13, 1963, he married his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Jean "Betty" (Batkins) Vanderploeg, and she survives. In addition to Betty, Sam is survived sister, Rosalie Heaton of Canada; brother, Mike Vanderploeg and wife, Debbie, of Boggstown; his extended family, Mark Mennonno and wife, Jackie, of Indianapolis; and grandchildren, Alex Mennonno and fiance', Brianna, and Erika Mennonno, both of Indianapolis. Sam leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins who loved...

Natalie "Noelle" Dominique Francesca Nolton, 36, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on May 30, 2023 after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer, at Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Her medical team were true heroes in helping Noelle during this valiant fight. She was born October 14, 1986, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Ronnie L. Sr. and Marybeth (Kubiak) Nolton. Noelle is survived by her parents; significant other, Mark Drake; son, Keaten Xavier Nolton; brothers, Ronald "Rusty" Nolton Jr., Shane Nolton and wife, Kristen, and Heath Nolton and wife, Brittney; sisters, Nicole Carcerino and husband, Lorn, Heidi Campbell and husband, Matthew "Brady"...

William P. "Pat" Settles, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born October 5, 1944, in Greenfield, the son of William Owen and Marion Gertrude (Fisher) Settles. On February 13, 1968, he married his wife of 55 years, Glenda Majors, and she survives. In addition to Glenda, Pat is survived by his daughters, Mindy Settles Edwards and husband, T.J., of St. Paul, Lisa Michelle Settles of Shelbyville, and Brittany Clemons and husband, Harlan, of Waldron; son, Joshua Owen Settles and wife, Brandy, of Shelbyville; brother, Buddy Settles of Shelbyville; sisters, Mary Jo Yeley, of Indianapolis, and Betty Jean Kincaid and husband,...

William E. "Bill" Davenport, 76, of Boggstown, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, in Homer. He was born August 31, 1946, in Indianapolis, the son of Charles and Agnes (Riewer) Davenport. On September 27, 1980, he married Patsy Joan "Pat" Bowman, and she survives. In addition to Pat, Bill is survived by his sons, William Davenport Jr. and wife, Erika, of Ninevah, Chris Davenport and wife, Tiffany, of Franklin, and Brian Davenport and wife, Tylee of Homer; daughter, Holly Schrank and husband, Brian Taylor, of Homer; sister, Janet Shaffer and husband, Don, of Greenwood; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Carol Davenport of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews. ...

Thomas W. Smith, 60, of New Whiteland, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home. He was born April 12, 1963, in Shelbyville, the son of Eugene and Donna (Mays) Smith. On May 5, 2000, he married, Theresa Johnson, and she survives. In addition to Theresa, Thomas is survived by his son, Bradley W. Smith of Greenwood; brother, Larry Smith and wife, Rise', of Shelbyville; and niece, Malerie Smith of Shelbyville. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bruce Smith. He graduated in 1982 from Southwestern High School. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had served as a Security Police. He retired in 2012, from NSK in Franklin, with 17 years of...

Curtis L. Brunner, 68, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at his home. He was born August 5, 1954, in Anderson, the son of James "Jim" Brunner and Joan R. (Baker) Bond. Curt is survived by his sisters, Carol Sweeney of Greenfield and Marsha Updegraff and husband, Thomas of Colorado Springs, Colorado; companion, Donna Barrett of Greenfield; step-daughter, Dena Barrett of Greenfield; several grandchildren and close friends, Robby Best, John Gilbert II and John Gilbert III. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Brunner; brother, Kenneth Brunner; and sister, Gail Lloyd. Curt was formerly a horse jockey for over 25 years at Hawthorn Park and other tracks across...

Larry Lee Law, 70, of Franklin, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. He was born December 24, 1952, in Shelbyville, the son of Chet and Martha Jean (Persinger) Law. Larry is survived by his children, Heather Schulz and Jarrod Law, both of Franklin; brothers, Duiane Law of Needham, Garry Law and wife, Cindy, and Garnet Law, both of Boggstown; sister, Barbara O'Byrne of Franklin; grandchildren, Madyson Law, Avery Schulz, Keegan Law and Braelyn Law; family friend, Jim Mudd and wife, Libby, of Franklin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry graduated in 1971 from Triton Central High School. He was a...

Arthur Allen Burton, 42, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home. He was born April 24, 1980, in Columbus, the son of Richard Burton an Laura Brightwell. On June 30, 2017, he married Kristi Lee (Cooper) Burton, and she survives. In addition to Kristi, Arthur is survived by his children, MeKayla Williams and significant other, Evan Bryant, and Abigail Burton, both of Columbus, Madyson Burton, Logan Cooper, and Summer Farmer, fiance', Bryce Kirstein, all of Shelbyville, and Austin Cooper and wife, Holly, of New York; brother, Michael Burton of Columbus; sisters, Tausha Greathouse and husband, Albert, of Paris Crossing, Hannah Wells of Seymour, Kristyn Plummer and...

Norman Robert Stickford, 69, of Bloomington, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Hellenic Senior Living of Indianapolis. He was born November 23, 1953, in Shelbyville, the son of Robert William and Miriam Rose (Parker) Stickford. On August 16, 1991, he married Mary Angela "Angie" Harvey, and she survives. In addition to Angie, Norman is survived by his son, Michael Norman Stickford and wife, Nicole, of Fairland; daughter, Amanda Pierce and husband, Josh, of Greenwood; step-daughter, Brittany Blakley and husband, Andrew, of Yellville, Arkansas; brothers, Malcolm Stickford and wife, Marie, of Fairland and Nathan Stickford of Shelbyville; sister, Linda Borders...

Martha Tennell, 96, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville. She was born December 23, 1926, in Kokomo, the daughter of Earl B. and Florinda (Julow) Johnson. On March 2, 1947, she married Harold "Chick" Tennell, and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2019. Martha is survived by her sons, Andrew Tennell and wife, Theresa, of Franklin, and Timothy Todd Tennell and wife, Lori, of Franklin; daughter-in-law, Melody Lux of St. Paul; grandchildren, Jeff Tennell and wife, Amanda, Jay Tennell, Julie Tennell, Scott Tennell, Carson Tennell, Cole Tennell and wife, Jennah, and Carrie Smithson and husband, Curtis; great-grandchildren,...

Laura Alice Weinantz, 91, of Greenwood, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. She was born September 12, 1931, in Shelbyville, the daughter of J. Everett and Florence T. (Whitehead) Grinstead. On July 26, 1975, she married Harold "Jean" Weinantz, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2007. Laura is survived by her son, Bruce Mann and wife, Carla, of Greenwood; son-in-law, David Vaught of Boggstown; bonus daughter, Monika Herkert Zeller and husband, Franz, of Mexico City, Mexico; sister, Harriett Banich of Brownsburg; grandchildren, Chad Vaught and Dustin Vaught and wife, Jennifer, both of Boggstown, and Zachary...

Roberta R. Listenberger, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 27, 2022. She was born December 17, 1931 in Shelby County to Clarence S. and Emma (McDaniel) Bailey. She graduated from Morristown High School in 1949 and from Indiana Business College the following year. Roberta married Lee O. Listenberger September 15,1951 and they were married 57 years. Lee became an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and Roberta was faithful to use her many talents by singing, playing piano and violin, as well as teaching and serving in other capacities. Roberta retired December 1991 from Ft. Benjamin Harrison with 30 years employment. She enjoyed traveling and wintering in...

Roberta R. Listenberger, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 27, 2022. She was born December 17, 1931 in Shelby County to Clarence S. and Emma (McDaniel) Bailey. She graduated from Morristown High School in 1949 and from Indiana Business College the following year. Roberta married Lee O. Listenberger September 15,1951 and they were married 57 years. Lee became an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and Roberta was faithful to use her many talents by singing, playing piano and violin, as well as teaching and serving in other capacities. Roberta retired December 1991 from Ft. Benjamin Harrison with 30 years employment. She enjoyed traveling and wintering in...

James Douglas Padrick, 95, of Moral Township, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. He was born March 7, 1927, in Acton, the son of James Douglas Padrick and Elsie G. (Woods) Padrick-Winton. James is survived by his brother, Charles Daniel Padrick of Peru; sister, Janice Annette Wildman of Indianapolis; son, Timothy Lee Padrick of Indianapolis; daughter, Lea Ann Padrick and her partner, Andrew Roche, of Greenwood; step-children, Brian Keith Barrett of New Palestine and Pamela Webb and husband, Ralph, of Lawrence; sister-in-law, Carol Weaver and husband, David, of Carmel; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces...

Rosemary (Miller) Short Lightfoot, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville. She was born June 8, 1940, in Connersville, the daughter of Donald Lewis and Stella Pearl (Riebsomer) Miller. On February 21, 1959, she married Keith Edmond Short, and he preceded her in death in June of 1978. She married William "Bill" Lightfoot on August 23, 1993, and he survives. In addition to Bill, Rosemary is survived by her children, Marie Shull and husband, Steve, of New Castle, Brian Short and wife, Brenda, of Troy, Illinois, Chuck Short and Bobby Short, both of Morristown, Terry Lightfoot and Cathy Carroll, both of Shelbyville; brothers,...

Richard G. Vinson, 44, of Waldron, passed away, Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born July 30, 1978, in Franklin, the son of Michael and Teresa (Rodgers) Vinson. On May 15, 2010, he married Rachel Petro, and she survives. In addition to Rachel, Richard is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; son, Clayton Vinson of Shelbyville; daughters, Lauryn Vinson of Raymondville, Texas, and Riley Vinson of Waldron; brother, Michael Vinson Jr. and wife, Ana, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Everly Vinson and Aubrey Vinson; mother-in-law, Sandy Petro of Edinburgh; father-in-law, Jim Petro and wife, Angie, of Edinburgh. Richard graduated in 1997 from Shelbyville...

Charlotte A. Nay, 75, of Edinburgh, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus. She was born December 2, 1946, in Columbus, the daughter of Paul and Odetta M. (Mohr) Nay. Charlotte is survived by her sister, Karen Nay of Edinburgh; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Charlotte graduated in 1965 from Southwestern High School. She was a member of Mount Auburn Christian Church. Charlotte had formerly worked Ranch and Western Supermarkets and the Edinburgh Premium Outlet Mall, retiring in 2008. She enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana University Basketball. Charlotte also enjoyed listening to gospel...

Robert William Kermode, 86, of Shelby County, died Sunday, May 22, 2022. Visitation from 10 a.m. to noon May 27, 2022, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville, funeral service will follow. Interment New Palestine Cemetery.

Rebecca Lynn (Shadley) Cox, 69, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born July 3, 1952, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Gerald F. and Mary L. (McVey) Shadley. Rebecca is survived by her son, Aaron Cox and wife, Michele Zurface, of Columbus; brother, Ron Shadley and wife, Jodi, of Columbus; and four nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Rebecca graduated in 1970 from Waldron High School, and attended Ball State University for one year. She retired from Williams Industries as a quality control manager, with over 30 years of service. Rebecca had a huge heart and enjoyed caring for and nurturing others. She...

Marilyn Elizabeth Phares, 93, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Bloomington, where she had lived for the past three and one half years. Marilyn is survived by her son, John R. Phares (Connie), of Bloomington. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Online condolences may be shared with Marilyn's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.