All Obituaries

Rob J. Hawhee, 42, of Ingalls, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  He was born February 5, 1976 in Greenfield, IN.  He enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends.  Rob never met a stranger. He attended Suburban North Club of Alcoholic Anonymous in Noblesville.  Rob was most recently employed at D & D Molding as a truck driver.  Rob is survived by his mother: Pam (Mathis) Dague of Noblesville; father: Jeffrey “Dean” Hawhee of...

James J. “Jack” Whelchel, 86, of Fortville, passed away, Sunday, November 11, 2018, in McCordsville. He was born July 13, 1932, in Madison County, Indiana, to Dewey and Ruth L (Sherman) Whelchel.  Jack was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and graduated as valedictorian from the old Fortville High School in 1950.  Jack had served as a deacon and treasurer of the Fortville Christian Church.  He retired as an electrical engineer from Naval Avionics. While at...

Josephine M. Kostuck, 95, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Fall Creek Retirement Center.  She was born September 21, 1923 in Hamilton County to Murry and Bertha (Lennan) Marshall.  Josephine had been a member of the Fortville Brotherhood and Sisterhood, Telephone Pioneers of America.  She was a 1941 graduate of the old Fortville High School and retired as a receptionist in 1985 from the former Western Electric Plant in Indianapolis after 25 years’...

Travis T. McLaughlin, 22, of Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  He was born May 9, 1996 in Greenfield.  Travis was a graduate of New Palestine High School.  He was most recently employed as a cabinet maker.  Travis was mechanically inclined and tinkered with everything from computers to cars and everything in between.  He also loved video games. Travis is survived by wife: Brittany Hoskins of Lawrence; father Mark (Carolyn) McLaughlin of Fortville;...

Veldon E. Oliver, 98, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 in Greenfield, IN.  He was born March 15, 1920 in Scottsville, Ky to the late Bradford and Lola (Smith) Oliver.  Veldon attended Scottsville High School and Mt. Victory High School, both of which are in Allen County, KY.  He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the General Baptist Church in Allen Co., KY, F & AM Blue Lodge No. 126 in Indianapolis, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis and...

Richard N. “Dick” Beitman, 76, of Fishers, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Community Hospital North.  He was born April 10, 1942 in Ft. Wayne, IN.  Dick was a self-employed upholsterer.  He enjoyed golf and hunting, but his favorite hobby was fishing.  He was a member of the B.A.S.S. Federation and had won numerous tournaments at Geist Reservoir. Dick is survived by wife Jeri (Hess) Beitman, whom he married August 26, 1977, daughter: Janell (Ted)...

Grover Ronald “Ron” Evans, 79, of Fortville, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Indianapolis.  He was born September 14, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Emerson and Mary Elizabeth Evans.  Ron received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and was in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 30 years. Ron retired from the Diamond Chain Company as a senior machine designer, and was also an instructor for Lincoln Tech.  Ron was the owner and operator of...

Barbara J. Reed, 86, of Fortville, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 in Fortville, surrounded by her family. She was born May 2, 1932 in Amesbury, Massachusetts, to Charles and Helen (Morrison) Richardson.  Barbara retired from the Ft. Benjamin Harrison Finance Center as a Dependency Claim Examiner after over 20 years of service. She was member of the Fortville Book Club and attended the Fortville Christian Church. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Shari (Scott) Reed of...

Richard F. Messer, 79, of Fortville, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Indianapolis.  He was born June 29, 1939 in Indianapolis.  Dick was a member of the Murat Shrine where he served as President of the Gatling Gun Club, Fortville F & AM Lodge No. 207, Past Worth Patron of Fortville OES Chapter No 149, Past Associate Guardian of Jobs Daughters Bethel 41, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #17 and the Son’s of the American Legion Post 391.  He was also a member...

Joseph H. Schank, 69, of McCordsville, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  He was born June 28, 1949 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  Joe loved life, he was a race car driver and had his own team.  He enjoyed playing golf and basketball.  Joe was a dedicated family man who had not missed any of his grandchildren’s sporting events or programs. He was known for his sense of humor and being able to tell a...