All Obituaries

Lloyd Gottfried Scott, 72, of McCordsville, passed away March 27, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born December 30, 1947 in Indianapolis to Claude and Martha (Vail) Scott.  Lloyd was 1966 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Lloyd retired as a corrections officer in 2011 after 20 years’ service at the Pendleton Reformatory.  Lloyd was an active member of the McCordsville United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed...

William B. “Bruce” Morse, 80, of Fortville, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born July 24, 1939 at home in Fortville to William H. and Idella M. (Haggerty) Morse.  Bruce was an aviation machinist in the U.S. Navy.  He attended Purdue University where he received his accreditation as an aviation mechanic. Bruce retired as an engineering technician from Detroit Diesel Allison after 23 years’ service. ...

Robert D. “Robbie” Riedling, 48, of Indianapolis passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.  He was born April 12, 1971 in Indianapolis to John J. and Leondra (Morton) Riedling. He worked in commercial construction as a carpenter. Robbie was considered the “Life of the Party”.  He enjoyed building things, boating, camping and entertaining people.  Robbie liked attending family and social events. Robbie is survived by his daughter: Allison (Travis) Smith of...

Manuel R. “Bud” Lewis, 86, of Fortville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital.  He was born January 27, 1934 in Hazard, Kentucky to James H. and Gracie M. (Childers) Lewis.  He was a U.S. Army veteran achieving the rank of Sergeant with and MP designation. Bud retired as a supervisor from Ford Motor Company in 1987 after 32 years’ service.  Prior to working at Ford, Bud owned and operated his own television repair business and...

Patricia R. Rowlett, 85, of Fortville, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Rawlins House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pendleton.  She was born August 29, 1934 in Indiana to the Joseph and Mary (Kealy) Lyons.  Pat was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Fortville.  She enjoyed Euchre night with the parish members of St. Thomas. She also enjoyed traveling, reading and watching sports. Pat had worked at Village Pantry and several other clerical positions...

Minnie L. “Lavern” Wright, 94 of Pendleton passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020.  She was born February 3, 1926 in Arkansas.  Lavern served in the U. S. Army and had worked at the Marion County home as a dietitian. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed gardening in her spare time.    Lavern is survived by her husband Robert E. Wright, whom she married on March 11, 1966; granddaughter Shanna (John) Randall;...

Joan K. Zeis-Adam, 58, of Ingalls passed away Monday March 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born July 20, 1961 to the late Jarre and Sue (Hutchison) Zeis in Indianapolis.  Joan was a manager at PI Graphics in Fortville for over 20 years.  She was a member of the Fortville American Legion Post #391 Ladies Auxiliary, where she held all positions. She enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles, she loved to travel, loved sitting on the beach by the ocean, and...

Faerene (Cariker) McFarland, 87, of Fortville went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Westminster Village North surrounded by her family.  She was born August 12, 1932 in McCrory, Arkansas to Ray and Janie (Dehart) Cariker.  Faerene drove a school bus for Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation and had her own tax business.  She was a devout member of the Fortville Church of the Nazarene and had been active for many years.  She was a Sunday school...

Dennis M. Foley, 67, of McCordsville, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Hamilton Trace in Fishers.  He was born July 11, 1952 in Indianapolis to James and Kathleen (Ryan) Foley.  Dennis graduated from Chatard High School in 1970 and worked for Kroger Grocery for 40 years retiring as warehouse manager.  He loved to play golf, loved Indiana University and Notre Dame and especially attending the Indianapolis 500. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in...

Joanne H. Gamache, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Community Hospital North.  She was born March 16, 1933 in Perley, Minnesota to Joseph and Hazel (O’Day) Marquart.  Joanne graduated from North Dakota State University where she was active as a Gamma Phi Beta   She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Fortville, played piano and enjoyed music and sewing.  Joanne was a teacher at the high schools in Cooperstown and...