All Obituaries

Harlie Dean Johnson, age 76, of Cicero, IN passed away September 10, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 21, 1943 at Moss, Tennessee to George Bedford and Semmie Bell (Moore) Johnson. Harlie was a self-employed carpenter and general contractor.  In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, and was an avid country music fan. He attended Cicero United Methodist Church. He married Mary Frances (Rode) Johnson on January 13, 1968.  She survives him.  Also...

Steven Bryan Morris, age 66, of Cicero, IN passed away September 8, 2019 at Indiana University Hospital at Indianapolis, IN. He was born July 26, 1953 at Cicero, IN to Roy and Helen (Haskett) Morris.  His parents preceded him in death. Steven was a graduate of Hamilton Heights High School with the Class of 1971.  He was a construction superintendent for the building trades for many years.  He was a member of Cicero Christian Church.  Steven enjoyed watching NASCAR...

Peggy Ann Sturdevant, age 84, of Cicero, IN passed away September 8, 2019 at Harbour Manor at Noblesville, IN. She was born August 27, 1935 to Raymond and ClaraEllen (Clements) Blackford near Cicero, IN.   She was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School with the Class of 1953 and then furthered her education at Wittenbenrg University.  She was a life-long member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Being raised on a family farm, she enjoyed living in the country and often took drives...

Norma Lou Cruzan, age 92, of Arcadia, IN passed away September 4 2019 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus near Noblesville, IN. She was born June 26, 1927 at Cicero, IN to Berlin R. and Wilda (Jones) Newby. Norma was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School with the Class of 1945.  She first became a teller at Hamilton County Bank that had branches in Cicero, Arcadia, and Atlanta. She then worked for several years at Ft. Benjamin Finance Center at Lawrence, IN.  Lastly she worked at...

Carey Maurice Willing, age 59, of Cicero, IN passed away September 4, 2019 at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. He was born October 2, 1959 at Logansport, IN to Maurice and Theresa Ann (Casper) Willing.  He was a graduate of Carmel High School.  He had been a semi-truck driver for over 20 years, then later managed a lawn care business. Carey enjoyed playing the guitar, country music, boating, fishing and just being outdoors. He is survived by his mother: Theresa Willing of...

On August 20, 2019, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John “Wendell” House, passed away at the age of 93 in Matthews, N.C. Born in Hamilton County, Ind. on June 3, 1926, he was the son of the late William Kenneth House and the late Myrtle Gustin House.       Wendell graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1944. Before attending college, he partnered with his father operating the family farm in White River...

Joseph Roberts, 74, passed on Wednesday August 7, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Brenda Roberts (nee Robinson).  Loving father of Crystal (JT) Jezierski.   Joe grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana.  In 1968, Joe graduated from Ball State University with a BS in Music Education and that same year married Brenda.  Joe was a long-time teacher and administrator with the St. Louis Public Schools District having served as a high school Music Specialist and...

Mary Ellen Lockwood, age 89, of Atlanta, IN passed away July 31, 2019 at Tipton County Hospital.  She was born November 14, 1929 at Cicero, IN to Edgar Tillman and Terry Virginia (Hunt) Dick. She was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1948. She married Teddy Elsworth Lockwood on June 12, 1948.  He preceded her in death May 28, 2006. Mary Ellen loved her role as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her family related that she was a great mom...

Iva Gertrude King, 97, of Tipton, IN and formerly of Arcadia, IN passed away July 31, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor at Tipton, IN.  She was born November 11, 1921 at Westfield, IN to William Cullen and Nellie Marie (Caylor) Bryant. Iva was a homemaker who greatly enjoyed her role as wife, mother and grandmother.  Her entire family were sports oriented and she helped them practice and attended their games that included softball, baseball and volley ball.  Her daughters said...

Doris Helen Sams, age 75, of Cicero, IN, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Riverview Health at Noblesville, IN. She was born May 19, 1944 at Cincinnati, Ohio to Letcher and Dovie Catherine (Ledger) Hicks. Doris was a homemaker and greatly enjoyed being with her family and friends. They attested that she was a very kind and compassionate lady. She married Charles Robert Sams on December 26, 1970.  He preceded her in death September 21, 2011.  In addition to her husband and...