Aaron R. Smith, age 33, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born in Noblesville on September 18, 1987 to David and Rita (Hungerman) Smith. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 2006. Aaron was a self-employed IT network engineer. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, and soccer. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Aaron loved all of his extended family in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his parents, David and Rita (Hungerman) Smith of Suffolk, VA and brother, Benjamin Smith (Andrea) of Bluffton, SC. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Regis and Eileen Hungerman and grandmother, Margaret Smith. A celebration of life...

Travis Allen Jonas, age 45, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on March 26, 1975 to Jerry W. and Gloria (Sizemore) Jonas. He graduated from Morristown Jr./Sr. High School in 1993 and from Purdue University in 1997 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Travis was a true Poly-Math. He was an expert at systems engineering, mechanics, aerodynamics, hypersonics, and computer-aided engineering. He began his career at Metalex Manufacturing in Ohio, designing and building parts for the Space Shuttle. He joined Gencorp Aerojet in California in 2001 and worked on multiple programs, such as the...

Virginia John passed away on March 5, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.

Mark Eugene Troxel, age 73, passed away on March 2, 2021. He was born on May 28, 1947 in Indianapolis to the late Donald and Miriam (Smith) Troxel. He attended Arsenal Technical High School, and, after leaving high school in 1966, he proudly enlisted in the US Army. Working in the Army as a helicopter mechanic, he received medals for his service in Vietnam, including medals for expert marksmanship. Returning stateside, he worked various jobs, including being a dump truck and snowplow driver for the Hancock County highway department. He spent most of his career as a car painter at several car dealerships and auto body repair shops, before retiring at age 62. Mark is survived by his son Mark...

Mildred R. (Swenson) Medearis, age 101, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield. She was born in Dumont, Texas on September 2, 1919 to Theodore and Mary Lee (Foster) Swenson. She graduated from Hale Center High School and later attended/graduated from Texas Christian University. She spent the majority of her career at the former L.S. Ayers in Indianapolis for nearly 25+ years. Mildred enjoyed cooking, reading, and flower gardening. She is survived by her son, Robert (Anne) Medearis; daughter, Linda (Bob) Perry; sister, Mary Adele; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Mildred is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary...

Kenneth W. Whitaker, age 86, of Fairland, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born in Greenwood on February 5, 1935 to Lewis and Nellie (Bowman) Whitaker. He graduated from Southport High School in 1953. He served in the Army National Guard. He was married to Orpha Whitaker. He worked for Coca-Cola as a semi driver for 36 years. Kenneth loved gardening and had fields of day lilies and flowers. He also enjoyed bird watching, and watching Nascar, Colts football, and IU Basketball. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Lane (George) and Marcia Wilson; brothers Cecil Whitaker and Clifford Whitaker; sisters, Frances Baker and Sandra Cooney; daughter-in-law, Laura Whitaker;...

Thomas Edward Schierbaum, age 85, passed away on February 26, 2021. Private graveside services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.

GREENFIELD - Sara Elise (McCormack) Ambler, age 81, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. Per Sara's wishes, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.

Avis Marie Apple Piper Morford Hawkins, age 97, of Greenfield, passed away February 22, 2021, after a brief stay at Greenfield Healthcare Center. Avis was born January 27, 1924, on the Rush County homestead built by her great-great grandparents, Stephen & Elizabeth Wandel, to her parents Ola C. and Leona Clark Apple. Avis graduated in 1942 from Mays High School in Rush County. She attended Cincinnati Bible College, Ozark Bible College in Joplin, MO, and Milligan College in TN. Avis was a Christian teacher, church builder, and a mom to all in need. She served churches in Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, and Tennessee. For most of her life she was a song evangelist, instrumentalist, and...

Edward "Ed" Earl Hamant, age 75, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on May 8, 1945 to Earl and Emma (Rabenstein) Hamant. He graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1963. Ed married Diane (Servies) on February 14, 1964 at Ben Davis Christian Church in Indianapolis. For 47 years, Ed owned and operated Ed Hamant Construction. He also coached wrestling at Greenfield-Central High School for 40 years. In 2016, Ed was the third assistant coach to ever be inducted into the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Greenfield-Central Athletic Hall of Fame. In the summers, he enjoyed...

Jeffrey Alan Krieg, 56, passed away February 17, 2021. Visitation on February 23, 2021, from 4-8 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Service on February 24, 2021, at 12 p.m. at the mortuary viewing two hours prior to the service.

GREENFIELD - I. Leonard Bright age 77, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born in Greenfield on March 25, 1943 to James and Ella (Olvey) Bright. He attended Greenfield High School. Leonard married Eva Mae (Robbins) Bright on August 16, 1963. He worked for Roll Coater INC. as a crane operator for 42 years before retiring in 2004. Leonard was known as a jack of all trades and enjoyed wood working and camping. He was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 20 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Eva; sons, David Bright (Delsey) and Paul Bright (Tina); daughter, Teresa Rose (Paul); grandchildren, Daniel Wynne (Heather), Josh Bright, Matthew Bright and...

Lionel Galerman , age 92, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on June 4, 1928 to Max and Ida (Bederman) Galerman. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and then attended Purdue University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1956. He married Donna (Overshiner) Galerman on December 27, 1949 in Juneau, Alaska. He worked as a civil engineer for many years at American Consulting Engineers. Lionel loved football, especially Purdue, and travelled the country with his wife in their RV to attend games. He is survived by many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Norma Ann (Moss) Wagner, age 89, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. She was born in Bramble, IN on November 29, 1931 to Walter L. and Inez Ann (McAtee) Moss. Norma married Bernard D. Wagner on February 2, 1952. She was a loving mother and loved playing cards and spending time with her family. Norma is survived by her children, Greg (Randall) Wagner of Charleston, WV, Allen (Alda) Wagner of Southpoint, OH, Ken (Betty Jo) Wagner of Pendleton; Susie (Mike) Kennedy of Glouster, VA, Jeanie (Jim) Lane of Chattanooga, TN, Kevin (Sherry) Wagner of New Palestine, Don (Betty June) Wagner of New Palestine, Tim (Kelly) Wagner of New Palestine, and Mary Walters of New...

Howard Norman Timmerman, age 90, of New Palestine passed away February 15, 2021 at Springhurst Health Campus. He was born on August 22, 1930 in Indianapolis as the son of Harvey and Vivian (Ealand) Timmerman. He graduated from Warren Central High School before joining the United States Navy as an aerial photographer during the Korean War. Howard went on to receive a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He married Dorothy "Dottie" Steele on October 26, 1958. Howard retired from Naval Avionics where he worked on various defense projects for the U.S. military. In retirement, Howard built a toy train layout that slowly took up the entire basement. He enjoyed...

Elizabeth R. (Freeman) Wolfla, age 81, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born in Hiseville, Kentucky on December 14, 1939 to Garnett and Lucy (Rogers-Marcum) Freeman. She graduated from Indianapolis Howe High School. She was an administrative assistant for Roche Diagnostics for many years. A member of Hawk's Tail Golf Club and St. Michael Catholic Church. Elizabeth was an avid golfer and attending outings with her friends. She enjoyed the holidays and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Robert (Sandy) Wolfla of Sulphur Springs, IN and Joe "Nicholas" Wolfla of Mount...

GREENFIELD - Venita L. (Giles) Stark, age 84, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on October 4, 1936 Herbert and Nedra (Thornton) Giles. She graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1955. She married Thomas Stark on July 16,1978. Mrs. Stark was a homemaker and a mother. She liked walking her dog Mimi, shopping, traveling to Ft. Lauderdale, and loved her family. She is survived by her children Bradley (Cindy) Wright of Anderson, Indiana: Todd (Mindy) Holloway of Yorktown, Indiana; and Vicki (Hobie) Combs of Greenfield; stepdaughter Judy Thornburg of Muncie, Indiana; grandchildren Drew, Cory,...

GREENFIELD - Kathryn (Butler) Burns, age 68, of Greenfield, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Kathy was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 13, 1952 to Carl Robert Butler Jr. and Martha Lou (Gauker) Butler. She was raised surrounded by family in Dublin, Indiana and was always proud to share the fact that she had 61 first cousins. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, Indiana in 1970. She went on to attend Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Kathy was married to her husband, Tom, for over 40 years. Together they raised four wonderful children who blessed them both with four Grandchildren. As Kathy grew up, she...

Thelma Ann (Roberts) Hylton Middleton, age 94, of Angola, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born in Greenfield on May 4, 1926 to Harlan Andrew Roberts and Edna Marie (Sweezy) Roberts Sexson. She graduated from McCordsville High School. She married Melvin Hylton on July 12, 1947 and following his passing married Clarence Middleton on March 13, 1979. Thelma was a homemaker for her family and was a member of the Moose Lodge for 50 years. She loved living at the lake and going fishing. Thelma also enjoyed collecting pictures of her family and friends and was known to be the oldest and wisest member of the family. After losing her eyesight, she spent most of her time listening...

Lela Mae Kimery (Guffin) Ewing, age 94, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away on February 10, 2021 in Venice, Florida. She was born in Greenwood, Indiana on October 12, 1926 to Ralph D. and Clara Agnes (Zartman) Kimery. Lela graduated from Morristown High School in 1944. She married Rolland D. Guffin on July 20, 1946 in Gwynneville, Indiana and after his passing in 1991 married Lawrence Ewing on December 28, 1998 in Palm City, Florida. Lela was a homemaker, former Sunday School teacher and a member of Gwynneville Christian Church. She is survived by her three sons, Carl and Dottie Guffin of Punta Gorda, Florida, Robert Guffin of Clermont, Florida, Marvin and Pam Guffin of New...

William M. "Mick" Mullins, age 77, of Greenfield, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born in Rushville, Indiana on June 15, 1943 to Shirley and Florence (Dausch) Mullins. Mick graduated from Rushville High School in 1961. He later attended and graduated from Marian University in Indianapolis with his bachelors degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting. Mick proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He married Jean (Stanford) Mullins on August 29, 1976 in Fountaintown, Indiana. Mick spent the majority of his career working at Van Ausdall & Farrar as an Accounting Manager. Mick...