Steven M. Osborne

February 26, 1941 – April 26, 2026

Steven M. Osborne, 85, Sheridan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2026, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. Born February 26, 1941, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, he was the son of Marion H. and Reba Kathleen (Moore) Osborne.

He was one of 33 seniors proudly graduating from Westfield High School with the Class of 1959. During those days, Steve and his friends would travel to Sheridan and cruise town for hours on end, making stops at both the Twin Kiss and Dewey’s Drive In. It was during one of those stops that he mustered up the courage to make a date with one of the car hops, Linda Fox. After that first date, she knew he was the one. Linda and Steve were married on August 12, 1961, and spent the next 65 years by each other’s side, creating a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Steve found a job with Curtis Dyna Products soon after graduation. In 1962, he hired on at the Detroit Deisel – Allison’s plant in Speedway, where he worked as a gauge inspector. After 30 years of dedicated service, he retired, but only for a short time. Steve was approached about driving a school bus route; he accepted, and it was not very long before he completely fell in love with it. His new “career” started with Our Lady of Mount Carmel. After a few years he made the move to Westfield School System, where he spent the next 25 years. He retired from bus driving in 2018.

Steve was birthright Quaker, attending Hortonville Friends Church until 2012. When the church shuttered its doors and the property was sold, he began attending Hinkle Creek Friends Church in Noblesville. It was more of a homecoming than a transfer of membership, as it was his great grandfather, James Sumner, who gave the land for Hinkle Creek, as well as the attached cemetery, almost 200 years ago.

Steve and Linda loved going on adventures together. Quite a few of those trips were by way of Hayward, Wis., where Steve was able to fish to his heart’s content. But one of their most special trips occurred just a few summers ago. They traveled to Greensboro, N.C., to attend the Center Friends Sunday Service. While exploring the church cemetery grounds, they were able to find many distant relatives on the Osborne side of the family, including Matthew Osborne II. Steve was very excited to take a picture beside the family monument the was made to look like an old grist mill. At that time, the minister for the Center Friends Meeting was David Osborne. Steve was disappointed that he didn’t get to meet him in person on that trip, however they did get to talk over the phone.

Family heritage has always been a source of great pride for Steve, and he considered it a great honor to be related to all of the founders of the Town of Westfield. He was also very proud of his family’s agricultural heritage. Receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award for owning 100-year-old family farm was quite a humbling experience. The family farm was originally purchased in 1863 by Marion’s parents, Alva and Nora Horney Osborne. Steve was always a farmer at heart. He enjoyed working on the farm, and everything that came along with it. His dad’s 1949 Farmall M. was one of his prized possessions, but the 1982 International Harvester that he and the boys restored was probably his favorite.

Steve had lived on Six Points Road for 78 years, in three different homes. His and Linda’s present home will be 50 years old on November 27, 2026. He built the barn, with the help of his boys, as well as a section of the workshop. He assisted the boys with the 10 years (each) of 4-H projects, the last animals being two miniature horses (Peanut and Cinnamon). They were trained to drive, and took many, many trips around the neighborhood with their rebuilt wagon, one of Steve’s many shop projects. He thoroughly enjoyed the time spent, and projects that came from his woodshop. Some of his favorites included Linda’s sewing cabinet, the pie safe that housed her fabric, many picture frames, and all of the cabinets for the shop.

A few years ago, the city limits of Westfield started to expand. Steve, along with his nephew, Kelvin, made the hard decision to sell the family farm. This led to the development known today as Osborne Trails.

Steve was a very active member of the Westfield Jaycees for several years. He and Linda also enjoyed square dancing with the Do-Si-Squares. Steve was also a 50-year member and Past Master of the Westfield Masonic Lodge F&AM 115, as well as a member of Fidelity Lodge F&AM 309 in Sheridan, and a member of the Scottish Rite.

More recently, Steve served on the Board for the Westfield Historical Society as both President and Vice President. During his tenure he was involved with the restoration of the 1835 Barker Cabin. A few of the logs that were used on the project came from the Osborne barn.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Linda Lou (Fox) Osborne of Sheridan; three sons, Scott K. Osborne (Karen), Douglas M. Osborne, and Kyle H. Osborne (Monica); seven grandchildren, Megan H. Osborne, Allison Hiatt (Levi), Kate Sue Osborne, Makaila Maloney (Pat), Aundrea Inman (Daniel “Sparky”), Kiersten Osborne, and Seth M. Osborne; seven great-grandchildren (with one on the way), Isaac, Wade, Ruthanna Jane, Maren, Elise, Wylin, and Porter; brother-in-law, Robert L. Fox (Valri) of Sheridan; and sister-in-law, Peggy L. Fairchild of Commiskey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion H. and Reba Kathleen (Moore) Osborne; sister, Marcia Osborne; brother, J. Ronald Osborne and wife Lois M.; brother-in-law, James R. Fairchild; and nephew, Kyle Michael Fox.

Visitation and services were held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Hinkle Creek Friends Church, 21617 Hinkle Road, Noblesville. Pastor Kelly Haemmerle and Pastor Steve Pedigo officiated.

Steve will be laid to rest at a later date at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Westfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to Hinkle Creek Friends Church, 21617 Hinkle Rd, Noblesville, IN 46062.

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