Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Roger K Feller

Roger K Feller

Mar 30, 2018

Roger K. Feller, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born December 26, 1954 in Shelbyville to the late Louis and Ruth (Oltman) Feller.

Roger is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Haack) Feller, the love of his life, of Shelbyville; daughter, Laura Baker, Indianapolis, son,...

John "Sean" Fitzgerald Lapinski

John "Sean" Fitzgerald Lapinski

Mar 30, 2018

John "Sean" Fitzgerald Lapinski, 54, of Shelbyville met Jesus face to face on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 at his residence,

He was born in Rush County on June 20, 1963.  He graduated high school in 1981 from North Decatur in Decatur County.

He served in both the Marine Corp and Army National Guard.  He...

Fred Rouse

Fred Rouse

Mar 22, 2018

Fred Rouse, 50, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at MHP Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Murphy-Parks Funeral Services is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .

Michelle L Richardson

Michelle L Richardson

Mar 22, 2018

Michelle L. Richardson, 49, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her residence.

She was born February 6, 1969 in Shelbyville to Michael and Sharon Dover.

Michelle is survived by her mother, daughters, Kylie (Ian) Logan of CO.; Alexis McCloud of Franklin; and Emily Richardson of Shelbyville; son, Cole McCloud of Florida; brother,...

Lisa D. (Burdine) Copas

Lisa D. (Burdine) Copas

Mar 20, 2018

Lisa D. (Burdine) Copas, 44, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at St. Francis South.

She was born March 30, 1973 to Thomas W. and Marcella "Kay" (Dunn) Burdine.

Lisa is survived by her daughter, Harley Copas of Shelbyville; mother, Kay (Donald Miles) of Hope;  sister, Melissa Richardson of Fountaintown; nephews, Brendan and...

Bailey M. Crafton

Bailey M. Crafton

Mar 15, 2018

Bailey M. Crafton, 14, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Riley Hospital for Children.

He was born September 1, 2003 to Clayton and Melissa (Smith) Crafton.

Bailey is survived by his mother, Melissa (boyfriend, Brian) of Fairland); maternal grandparents, Thomas and Sherry Smith of Shelbyville; paternal grandmother, Carol Crafton of Fairland; Aunts,...

Marlene M Taylor

Marlene M Taylor

Mar 14, 2018

Marlene M. Taylor, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Waldron Health and Rehab.

She was born April 24, 1938 to Peter Raymond and Lula (Mussman) Sleeth.  She married Lloyd "Sonny" Taylor on June 16, 1956 and he survives.

Marlene is also survived by her son, David Ray Taylor of Shelbyville; granddaughter,...

Robert A. "Bob" Markley

Robert A. "Bob" Markley

Mar 6, 2018

Robert Allen "Bob" Markley, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born January 11, 1933 in Shelbyville to Maurice Allen Markley and Kathryn (Emerick) Markley Burton.  He married Monna Sue (Christian) Markley on March 3, 1956 at Flat Rock Christian Church.  They were married for 62 years.

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Fred W. Saunders

Fred W. Saunders

Mar 1, 2018

Fred W. Saunders, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at his home with family by his side.

He was born October 2, 1948 in Shelbyville.  He was the son of Arthur and Lucy (Bassett) Saunders.

Fred married Marilyn (Jackson) Saunders on September 16, 1971, and she survives.

Other survivors include...

Billy Lee Knopp

Billy Lee Knopp

Feb 26, 2018

Billy Lee Knopp, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday February 26, 2018.

He was born August 12, 1931 to Luther and Mary (Andis) Knopp.  He married Doris (Frazier) Knopp on January 29, 1960 and she preceded him in death on March 6, 1982.

He is survived by his sons, Michael "Nick" (wife, Robin) Nicholson, Washington,...

Laura Ann Lyons

Laura Ann Lyons

Feb 19, 2018

Laura Ann Lyons, 89, passed away peacefully at Ashford Place on Monday, February 19, with family beside her.

She was the daughter of Ed and Mary J. Montgomery, wife of Paul A. Lyons, mother of Paula B. Branson, who all preceded her in death.  She had 3 sisters, and 1 brother also deceased.

She graduated...

Dwayne E. Fricke

Dwayne E. Fricke

Feb 15, 2018

Dwayne E. Fricke, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, February 15, 2018.

He was born September 7, 1953 to Paul and Gertrude (Hall) Fricke.  He married Kelly (Smith) Fricke on August 21, 1980, and she survives.

Mr. Fricke is also survived by his daughters, Donna (Eric) Farmer, Wendy (John) Keppel and Amanda (Ryan) Hahn; sons,...

Shirley Higdon

Shirley Higdon

Feb 12, 2018

Shirley Higdon, 68, of Edinburgh, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at her residence.

She was born November 6, 1949 in Franklin, IN to Charles and Elizabeth Bradley. She married Joseph L. Higdon on July 21, 1972, and he survives.

Other survivors include her daughters, Michelle McFarland, Shelbyville, Brandi (Tim) Matlock, Greenwood, Misty (Tim) Staker,...

Wilbur Carew

Wilbur Carew

Feb 6, 2018

Wilbur Carew, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Major Hospital.

He was born August 3, 1932 to Russell Carew and Leona (Hinkle) Carew.  He married Vickie Pettit on June 18, 1981 and she preceded him in death on March 17, 1993.

Survivors include his step-son, Troy Mays; step-daughters, Teresa (Bobby) Haus...

Jean Romie

Jean Romie

Feb 4, 2018

Jean Romie, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Columbus, Indiana.

Born Nov. 30, 1927, in Ripley County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Elmer and Zelphia (Jackson) Pickett.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Sandy Wright, and her husband, Dave; her son, Bruce Romie, and his wife, Dawn; and former daughter-in-law,...

John "Jack" Higgins

John "Jack" Higgins

Feb 2, 2018

John "Jack" Higgins, 92, a lifelong resident of Shelby County, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at Ashford Place. Jack was born October 14, 1925 to Michael and Rose (Hirschauer) Higgins.

He married Virginia (Jeffries) Higgins on June 2, 1954 and she survives.

Other survivors include his sister, several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

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Ruth Ann Coers

Ruth Ann Coers

Jan 29, 2018

Ruth Ann Coers, 75 of Shelbyville, IN passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018, at her residence.

Born August 18, 1942 in Shelbyville, IN,,she was the daughter of Wray Bausback and Lucy (Weaver) Bausback.

Ruth is survived by her son, Mark Coers, Shelbyville, daughter, Beverly Ann Byrd, Greensburg, grandchildren, Candice Brooke Coers, Christian Byrd, and...

Michael Timothy Dean

Michael Timothy Dean

Jan 28, 2018

Michael Timothy Dean, 59 of Fairland, IN passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Major Hospital Shelbyville IN

Born January 23, 1959 in Beech Grove, IN, he was the son of Bernie Dean and Rosemary  (Hogan) Dean.

Michael is survived by   his father; sister, Melinda (Paul) Pennycuff; niece, Jennifer Dean; great-niece, Justice Dean; and...

Christopher Geiling

Christopher Geiling

Jan 25, 2018

Christopher  Geiling, 57 of Shelbyville, IN passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at his residence.

He was born on September 22, 1960 in Shelbyville, IN.  He was the son of the late Del Victor and Rose Geiling.

Christopher is survived by his children, Merranda Geiling and Ariel Geiling both of Shelbyville, IN,  granddaughter, Rachel...

Phyllis Schonfeld-Davis

Phyllis Schonfeld-Davis

Jan 25, 2018

Phyllis A. Schonfeld-Davis, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at her residence.

Born March 13, 1943 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Ralph Williams and Camille (Jenkins) Williams.

Phyllis was married to Carl Davis from 2004 until the time of his death in 2016.

Phyllis is survived by...