Hendryx Life Services in Indianapolis, IN

Maurice James Whittemore, Jr

September 1, 1934 - January 20, 2022

Maurice "Mo" James Whittemore Jr. passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born September 1, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia to Maurice James Whittemore Sr. and Ladislaw Dawidowich. Mo is survived by his four children Roberta "Bobbi" L. Whittemore, Maurice J. Whittemore III, David A. Whittemore, Mark L. Whittemore, and six grandchildren and, his brothers John, Tom, Jim and, sister Grace Davis....
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Peggy Jean Price

July 30, 1933 - January 19, 2022

Peggy Jean (Dixon) Price, 88, Greenfield, passed away on January 19, 2022, at Bloom at German Church, in Indianapolis. She was born on July 30, 1933, in Stearns, KY. Peggy is survived by her children: Joe Hardin, Sheree (Doug) Kirkhoff, Steve (Barb) Price, and Jeff (Meg) Price; grandchildren: Dawn Lester, Joey Hardin, Cory Price, and Zachary Brundage; and great-grandchildren: Kyle Wilson and...
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Ronald Edward Hian, Sr

July 13, 1939 - January 15, 2022

Ronald Edward Hian Sr. 82, passed away January 15,2022 in Indianapolis, IN. Ron was born in Youngston Ohio July 13,1939 to Raymond John Hian and Margaret Borcick Hian. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked as a computer programmer for RCA Company in Indianapolis IN. He had a wide variety of interest including coin collecting, I U Basketball and Notre Dame Football. Ron is...
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Robert Neal Sanders

May 5, 1931 - January 5, 2022

Dr. Robert Neal Sanders, Sr., Indianapolis, IN – Robert N. Sanders, Sr, 90, passed away peacefully January 5, 2022 with his wife of 68 years by his side at their home. He was a resident of Indianapolis since 1997 and was a member and former pastor at Cumberland Baptist Church in Cumberland, IN. He is survived by his wife Norma Sue (Thornton;) children Neal (Jean) Sanders; Alan (Deborah DaSilva...
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Kenton Wade Schliesman

January 6, 1953 - January 3, 2022

Kenton "Skip" Schliesman, 68, of Indianapolis went to be with his Lord and savior on Jan 3,2022. He was born on Jan 6,1953 in Indianapolis to Robert "Peanut "Edward Schliesman and Jacqueline Kirby Schliesman. Skip was a Warren Central Graduate 1971, was a United States Navy Corpsman, a member of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He owned the Post Road East End Greenhouse...
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Sandra Rose Stowell

March 26, 1939 - December 28, 2021

Sandra Rose Fritts Stowell, 82, of Indianapolis went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 28th,2021. She was born in Shelby County in the home she grew up in, to Everitt R Fritts and Henrietta Lucille Fritts. She graduated from Moral Township School in 1957. She worked for the Pacer organization and attended and was a long-standing member of Wallace Street Evangelical Church...
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Michael Thomas Kile

September 30, 1961 - December 26, 2021

Michael Thomas Kile passed away Sunday December 26, 2021 at his residence. Michael was born to Larry Thomas Kile and Kathleen Woods Kile on Sept 30,1961 in Indianapolis. He liked to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles and work on them having a shop in his garage to do so. He liked country music and camping with his family, friends and his dog Sammy. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Piersall...
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Jeremy Arthur Ruschhaupt

April 10, 1978 - December 24, 2021

Jeremy Arthur Ruschhaupt was born on April 10th,1978 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Sonja Morgan and Kevin Ruschhaupt. He died December 24th, 2021, at the age of 43. Jeremy is survived by his wife, Shannon Ruschhaupt, and daughter Sophia Ruschhaupt, of Greenfield,IN. He is also survived by his parents: Sonja Morgan, Buffy Murrell, Mary Ann Schutt and Thomas Haynie, his grandmother Harriett Ramsey,...
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Grace Jessie

June 13, 1938 - December 24, 2021

Grace Jessie, 83, passed away Friday December 24, 2021, in Indianapolis. She was born June 13,1938 in Burkesville, Ky to Junior Hurt and Vinnie Vibbert. She worked many years at Stokely Van Camp in Indianapolis. She is survived by a son Randall Spears wife Jean, son Thomas Jessie wife Tammy, daughter Elizabeth Knight husband Charles. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and...
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Dan Sanford Bledsoe, Jr

February 6, 1973 - December 11, 2021

Dan Sanford Bledsoe (Danny), 48, passed away Saturday December 11,2021 at his residence in Indianapolis. He was born Indianapolis to Dan Sanford Bledsoe Sr and Linda Kay (Holt) Bledsoe February 6,1973. Danny was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School 1992 where he played football. He liked riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles and being with his family and friends. He worked in the family...
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Steven Douglas McClure

July 11, 1954 - December 11, 2021

Steve McClure,67, passed away December 11,2021. He was born July 11,1954 in West Virginia. Steve worked for Colors Incorporated for over 40 years. Steve is survived by his loving daughter Tabitha McClure-Arnold, sisters: Kathy Wallace and Peggy Grable, and brother: Tony McClure. He was preceded in death by his mother: Valley McClure, sister Carol Jean Hampton, brothers: Richard McClure and David...
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Evelyn Louise Moore

October 13, 1941 - December 7, 2021

Evelyn Louise (Carrico) Moore ,80, of Cumberland, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 7,2021. She was born October 13,1941 to William Roscoe Carrico and Esther Lucile (Summers) Carrico in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from St. Mary's High School. She met William Leonard Moore who she married on April 23,1960, and she shared her life with him for over 55 years....
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Lillian Rose Brown

August 11, 1944 - December 5, 2021

Lillian "Susie" Rose Brown, 77, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Indianapolis. Susie was a loving and caring person who touched many lives and will be missed by many. She was born August 11, 1944 to Charles Mitchener and Joan (Todd) Alltop. She was the owner of Rolyno's Pizza, a small business on the eastside of Indianapolis for many years, volunteered at Indianapolis Public Schools,...
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Anna May Simmons

August 21, 1924 - December 1, 2021

Anna May Simmons 97, passed away in Indianapolis IN, on Wednesday December 1,2021. She was born in Ingalls, IN on August 21,1924 to Robert Pettigrew and Hazel Buskirk Pettigrew. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker and raising her family. Her husband Terrell Simmons preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter Jean Ann Lynn, daughter Elaine Hale husband Michael and daughter Charlotte...
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Stephen Kenneth Elmore

March 19, 1949 - November 29, 2021

Stephen Kenneth Elmore 72, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Monday Nov 29,2021. He was born in Martinsville IN to Kenneth Leslie Elmore and Evelyn Jane Bishop Elmore on March 19,1949. Steve graduated from Harrison High School in 1967 and was drafted into the United States Coast Guard in 1969. He was self -employed attending auto auctions and animal auctions. He enjoyed spending time with his...
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David Fielden Brown

October 20, 1938 - November 27, 2021

David F Brown 83, passed away Saturday November 27, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Hope IN to Willard Brown and Nellie Sanders Brown who have preceded him in death. David worked at General Devices Company and was a member of New Palestine Masonic Lodge #404. He is survived by three sons David Brown, Stephen Brown, and Mark Brown wife Regina and two daughters Machelle Brown and Vicki...
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David Lee Pangburn

December 5, 1938 - November 17, 2021

David Lee Pangburn 82, passed away Wednesday November 17,2021 at his home. He was born December 5,1938 in Indianapolis Indiana to Dewey Pangburn and Elizabeth Cahan Pangburn. He was a driver for the Greyhound Bus Company for 27 years retiring in 1992. he enjoyed the game of golf playing at many Indianapolis Golf courses and the same for bowling which he did in several Bowling Alleys in the city....
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Deborah Kay Marsh

March 7, 1950 - November 16, 2021

Deborah " Debbie " Marsh 71, passed away November 16,2021 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Indianapolis to Leon Cottongim and June B Lawson Cottongim on March 7,1950. After graduating from Tech High School, class of 1968, she lived her life in Indianapolis. She was in the banking industry working for, AFNB, Bank One and Chase Bank in various capacities. Debbie currently worked at Dungarvin...
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Kathy Lynn Thomas

August 10, 1960 - November 12, 2021

Kathy Lynn Thomas 61, passed away Friday November 12,2021 at her residence. Kathy was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on August 10,1960 to James C. Thomas and Stella Jennie Thomas. She was a loving and friendly person and will be missed by all her friends and family. She is survived by a daughter Shannon Lawson and two sons Paul Lawson and Pete Brandon, and three sisters Ruth Jernigan, Alice McCray...
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Kingsley Odin Sloan

August 9, 2021 - November 6, 2021

Kingsley Odin Sloan was born August 9,2021 and passed away at Riley Childrens Hospital in Indianapolis November 6, 2021. He was born to Chad Hines and Larissa Sloan of Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by parents and uncle Craig Casares, wife Victoria, uncle Nick Sloan, wife Emily and son Sammy, aunt Aurora ,husband Mario Sifuentes and daughter Nova and son Jovannie, and grandparents Annissa and...
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Kenneth Albert Kubick

June 30, 1943 - October 30, 2021

Kenneth Albert Kubick 78, passed away Saturday October 30,2021. He was born in Michigan City, Indiana to Albert Frank Kubick and Marie Pearl Hybert Kubick and grew up in Chesterton IN. Kenneth graduated from Chesterton High School, 1961, and received a Associate Degree in Architecture from Latin Technical Institute and had a lifelong career as a Rebar Detailer. He was a sports car lover, having...
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Linda Daringer

January 23, 1950 - October 28, 2021

Linda Daringer, 71, passed away at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana on October 28, 2021. She was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on January, 23 1950 to Harold and Bea (Stidham) Murray. Linda was the core of New Palestine United Church. She enjoyed listening to Christian music and in her younger years, Elvis. She was an excellent cook there wasn't anything she couldn't make. Linda...
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Robert Lee Tribby

August 18, 1944 - October 25, 2021

Robert Lee Tribby 77, passed away Monday October 25, 2021 in Indianapolis. Bob was born Aug 18,1944 to Robert M. Tribby and Margaret Cottey. Joan McNary Tribby entered Bob's life at an early age, as his step-mother, and was a devoted mother figure to him. He graduated from Tech High School in 1962 and worked as a brick mason for 40+ years. He was an active member at the Franklin Road Church of...
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James Eric Schutt

June 29, 1982 - October 24, 2021

James "Eric" Schutt, of Indianapolis just 39 years old, died unexpectedly on October 24,2021. He was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished by his family and friends. Eric was born on June 29,1982 to James D. Schutt and Patricia Klinglesmith in Indianapolis, Indiana. Eric graduated from Warren Central High School in 2000 and went on to begin his professional career as a welder at Monroe...
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Patricia Higgins

July 24, 1939 - October 24, 2021

Patricia Lee Higgins, 82, passed away at Community Hospital East on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July, 24, 1939 to William and Josephine (Wood) Buss. Patricia enjoyed watching television and reading. She was a big fan of murder mysteries and home remodeling shows. Patricia is survived by four children; Barbara Alwine, Terry Decker, Lori Stauffer, and Jay...
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Patricia Ann Malenke

July 8, 1927 - October 20, 2021

Patricia Ann Malenke,94, passed away Wednesday October 20,2021. She was born July 8,1927 to Lewis Rodebeck and Margaret Larrison Rodebeck in Indianapolis, IN. she was a graduate of Warren Central High School 1945 and University of Florida, and worked for Aspanall & Associates of Indianapolis. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Malenke in 2020. She lived in Hancock County and is...
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Carolyn Van Dyke

October 25, 1930 - October 20, 2021

On October 25, 1930, Carolyn Van Dyke was born into her beloved farm family. She would be just one of eight children born to Alfred and Ruth Piel. Carolyn graduated from Warren Central High School. After graduation, she worked in downtown Indianapolis as a clerk and attended Patricia Stevens Modeling School. She must have developed a bit of confidence from school, because one day at lunch with a...
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James Mitchell Crain

November 27, 1965 - October 19, 2021

James Mitchell Crain,55, passed away Tuesday October 19,2021 at his residence. He was a caring person and touched many lives. He was born in Indianapolis to Joe Mitchell Crain and Carolyn Lucas Crain who survive. He was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School 1983 and ITT Technical Institute. James worked at Lucas Oil Products and Carvana. He liked to restore cars and motorcycles in his spare...
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Gary Franklin Wilson

January 11, 1952 - October 10, 2021

Gary Franklin Wilson 69, passed away Sunday, October 10,2021 in Indianapolis, IN. Gary was born in Muncie, IN to Lloyd A Wilson and Gloria Trimmer Wilson on January 11,1952. He graduated high school from Muncie Central High School 1970, was in the United States Air Force, received a accounting degree from Ivy Tech and retired from Navistar where he worked in the factory. He was married to...
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Lois Askren Kennedy

October 26, 1933 - October 10, 2021

Lois Askren Kennedy, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2021. Lois was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 26, 1933, to William Spencer and Helen Fern (Van Sickle) Askren. She attended Warren Central High School through her junior year and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. She graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After...
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Robert Starr Oakerson

April 10, 1937 - October 9, 2021

Robert " Bob " Oakerson, 84, passed away as a resident of Woodland Terrace of New Palestine Saturday October 9,2021. He was a caring person who touched many lives. He was born in Knightstown IN to Philip France Oakerson and Mary Elizabeth Eads Oakerson and lived his younger days in the Knightstown area. After graduating from Knightstown High School, class of 1955 he furthered his education at...
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John Chris Seyfferle

October 25, 1963 - October 4, 2021

John " Chris " Seyfferle, 57, passed away Monday October 4,2021. Chris was born in Greenfield to John Richard Seyfferle and Donna Faye Wilhelm. who have preceded him in death. He was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. Chris grew up in New Palestine and was a 1982 graduate of New Palestine High School. He worked thirty one years at INDOT before retiring. In 1993 he married Nancy...
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Diana Sue Wright

January 13, 1952 - September 18, 2021

Diana Sue Wright, 69, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Indianapolis January 13,1952 to Richard Roland Williams and Alice Joann Wooley who have preceded her in death. She was a loving mom sister grandma and great grandmother and will be missed by many. She was married to Denny Wright in 1970 who passed away in 2008. She worked in the food industry...
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James Richard Winter

January 31, 1952 - September 18, 2021

James Richard Winter, 69, of Indianapolis passed away Saturday September 18,2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. Jim was born January 31,1952 in Indianapolis to James E Winter Jr and Virginia McCormack Winter. After graduation from Warren Central High School 1970, he became a welder at Amtrack Beech Grove Maintenance Facility. He liked to...
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Lola Erin Apley

September 14, 2021 - September 14, 2021

Lola Erin Apley passed away September 14,2021. Lola is survived by her father Kenneth Apley and mother Emili Borem. She is also survived by two brothers Jacob Apley and Jaxen Dowling and two sisters Lillian Goul and Ashlyan Jackson. She is survived by grandmother and grandfather Phyllis Borem and husband David, great grandmother Judith Lacy and great grandmother Judy McKenzie. Graveside services...
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Joseph Everett Via

June 19, 1954 - September 13, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Everett Via, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 13, 2021. One of seven children, he was born on June 19, 1954 to Fred Via, Sr. and Clara (Mangin) Via. Joe will be remembered as a loving son, brother and uncle, an avid golfer and a person who helped others whenever he could. Joe and his siblings grew up on the near East side of Indianapolis where he attended grade school...
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Marianne Farley Candler

February 6, 1933 - August 27, 2021

Marianne Candler – 88, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 27, 2021. She was born February 6, 1933 in Spanishburg, WV to the late Donald and Edith Farley. Marianne was a 1948 graduate of Spanishburg High School. After graduation she attended Concord College in Athens, WV for one year, studying Business Secretarial training. It was while attending college that she met and was courted by...
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Wilbur Earl Shidler, Jr

March 6, 1965 - August 19, 2021

Wilbur Earl Shidler, Jr fifty-six years old passed away unexpectedly Aug 19,2021 in Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO. Wilbur was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 6,1965 to Mary Sue Whitaker and Wilbur Earl Shidler, Sr. Wilbur is survived by daughters; Logan (Steve Shih), Jessica (Brett Ruch), and son Joshua. Grandchildren; Emma Shih, Edison Shih, Grey Ruch, and Murphy Ruch. Parents Mary...
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Naomi Josephine Withrow

September 19, 1925 - August 13, 2021

Naomi Josephine Withrow,95, passed away Friday August 13,2021 in Plainfield Indiana. She was a loving and caring person who touched many lives and will be missed by many. Naomi was born in Muncie, IN, to Joseph Musick and Della Morgan Musick. She had worked at Balkamp Division of Nappa in Indianapolis. She worked as a secretary liked to play cards and be grandma and great grandma. She was married...
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Bobby Lee Church

February 10, 1933 - August 5, 2021

Bobby Lee Church, 88, passed away Thursday Aug 5,2021 in Indianapolis. He was a caring person who touched many lives. Bob was born in Ashland KY to Curtis Morgan Church and Martha Jordan Church on Feb 10,1933. He worked at Navistar Inc for forty two years before retiring. He was a member of the U.S. Army and liked to watch football. he was married to his wife for sixty five years Norma Ann Church...
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Earl Joseph France

January 29, 1966 - August 2, 2021

Earl Joseph France, 55, passed away at Riverview Health Hospital Monday, August 2, 2021. He was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. He was born in Indianapolis to Lee France Sr and Blanche Marie (Head) France. Earl worked at IDI Composites International and went to Hamilton Heights High School. His life was full of activities with interest in cars, Harley Davidson Motorcycles,...
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Richard Eugene Schaekel

July 10, 1951 - July 28, 2021

Richard Eugene Schaekel,70, passed away Wednesday July 28,2021. He was born in Mt Comfort Indiana to Calvin Schaekel and Mariam Ann Johanningsmeier Schaekel. He lived most of his life in Indianapolis and worked as a heavy equipment operator at the Southside Landfill. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in the Vietnam War. He graduated from Mt Comfort High School (1969) and...
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Joseph Inar Benson

February 12, 1980 - July 26, 2021

Joseph Inar Benson 41, of New Palestine, IN passed away Monday July 26,2021 at St Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis. Joe was born on Feb 12,1980 in Corona, California to John Benson and Karen (Anderson) Benson. He graduated from Princess Ann High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Joe worked at the Raytheon Indianapolis and Tucson plants. He traveled all over the states and made many...
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Danny Ray Thomas

September 22, 1955 - July 21, 2021

Danny Ray Thomas 65,passed away Wednesday July 21,2021 in Indianapolis IN. He was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. He had worked at H.H. Gregg, Inc retiring in 2005. Danny(Dan-O) was a dart player and played in many tournaments in the city. He also liked to fish and was a handyman being able to fix many things mainly furniture which he also built. He is survived by his wife...
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Austin James McKinney

November 5, 1997 - July 10, 2021

Austin James McKinney 23, passed away Saturday July 10,2021. He was born in Indianapolis to Ronald Ray McKinney and Sandra Ware Prophitt. Austin was a painter and worked for A Ray of Light Painting of Indianapolis and he liked to fish. He is survived by a brother Robert "Bobby" McKinney and three sisters Destiny Prophitt, Isabella McKinney and Khloe McKinney, grandparents Ron and Julie McKinney...
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Rachel Augusta Wells

April 28, 1928 - July 6, 2021

Rachel Augusta Wells,93, passed away on Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Traditions of Brookside in McCordsville, Indiana. Rachel was born on April 28,1928 in Indianapolis to Rex and Nellie (Edwards) Brown. She is survived by a sister Joann Barnes husband Leroy and a grandson Dustin Wells wife Monique and numerous nieces and nephews. Rachel resided in Oaklandon for over sixty years and was a lifelong...
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Camilla Marie Adams

January 2, 1942 - July 5, 2021

Camilla Marie Jefferson Adams,79, passed away Monday July 5,2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. Cam was born in Champaign, ILL to Robert Harold Jacks and Bette Marie Stultz Jacks. She was formerly of New Palestine and then Fairland IN, a housewife and very family oriented and an avid book reader. She graduated from North Central High...
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Gene Moore

July 28, 1943 - June 28, 2021

Gene Estle Moore, 77, passed away on June 28, 2021 at Community Hospital East. He was born on July 28, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James E. and Hattie E. (Basey) Moore. Gene graduated from New Palestine High School in 1961. He then entered the United States Air Force in November of 1962. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Greenfield and Knights of Columbus, Indianapolis...
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Vicki Lynn Witham

November 25, 1947 - June 24, 2021

Vicki Lynn Witham, 73, passed away on June 24, 2021 at her home in Boggstown, Indiana. She was born on November 25, 1947 to Victor and Frieda (Shipp) Kehrt in Shelbyville, Indiana. Vicki grew up in Shelby County and went to Triton Central High School, where she graduated from in 1966. She was the administrative assistant at Indian Creek Christian Church. She enjoyed crochet, scrapbooking,...
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Robert Bailey

April 29, 1948 - June 21, 2021

Robert Bailey,73, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Robert was born on April 29, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Irvin and Margaret (Wilson) Bailey. Robert graduated from Warren Central High School in 1966 and he received a Letterman's jacket for track and field. Robert was a member of the Indiana National Guard. He married Mary Ann...
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Charles Colby

January 21, 1948 - June 2, 2021

Charles I. Colby, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at his home. Charles was born on January 21, 1948 to Charles I. Colby and Mary Anna Colby Hansen (Hendryx) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Charles graduated from North Central High School in 1966 and went on to serve in the United States Navy for six years. He graduated from Ivy Tech with an associate's degree and worked as a technician for...
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Shirley R Blankenbaker

August 20, 1936 - June 1, 2021

Shirley R Blankenbaker,84, of New Palestine, IN, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on August 20,1936 in Cabel, KY to Edgar Lloyd Abbott and Ima Mae Weston Abbott. She had lived in New Palestine since 1947 and graduated from New Palestine High School in 1956. She was a secretary at Blankenbaker Insurance Agency and a member of Zion...
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Janice Doreen Brown

May 27, 1959 - May 29, 2021

Janice Doreen Brown,62, passed away Saturday May 29,2021 with her family by her side. She was born May 27,1959 to Edward Turner and Shirley Barnes Turner. Janice worked as an LPN starting at Wishard Hospital then worked at extended care facilities in the Shelby county area. After graduating from New Palestine High School 1977, she continued her education at Ivy Tech Community College studying...
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Phyllis Ann Hoffman

July 10, 1941 - May 28, 2021

Phyllis Ann Hoffman, 79, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home. Phyllis was born on July 10, 1941 to Lawrence and Esther (Hunt) Nichter in Scipio, Indiana. Phyllis was born into a large family and family from the start was everything to her. In her younger years, she was very athletic playing softball, soccer and represented her class as a cheerleader. She loved tending to her home,...
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Ron Sanders

September 7, 1951 - May 23, 2021

Ronnie "Ron" Sanders,69, passed away at Community Hospital North on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Alva Jr. and Gladys P. (Miller) Sanders on September 7, 1951. Ron graduated from New Palestine High School in 1970 and continued with a bachelor's degree in business from Anderson College. He went on to work alongside his father at their family business, Shambles...
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Barbara M Kern

April 2, 1963 - May 20, 2021

Barbara Michele Kern,58, passed away at Community Hospital South on Thursday, May 20,2021. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 2,1963 to Donald and Virginia (Davenport) Kern. Barbara worked at Emerson Climate Technologies. She enjoyed playing Bingo and her two dogs Maebelle and Hunter. Barbara is survived by her daughter Johanna Kern, three sisters Brenda Belcher (Mike), Linda Kern,...
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Jason Allen Wray

November 20, 1980 - May 16, 2021

Jason Allen Wray,40, passed away at Hancock Regional Hospital on Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 20, 1980 to Tony and Cheryl (Languell) Wray. Jason worked as a millwright for 15 years. He enjoyed country music, watching football, baseball and playing golf. His favorite dish was crab legs but liked going to any buffet. One of his very favorites places to...
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Fern "Rexine" Compton

June 25, 1940 - May 11, 2021

Fern "Rexine" Compton, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home in Greenwood, Indiana. She was born on June 25, 1940 to William and Dorothy (Weasner) Johnson in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rexine was an artist who loved painting and even sold some throughout the years. She enjoyed writing poems and even had some published. Rexine loved her family, she was a natural born caregiver, the...
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Harold Russel Yonts

February 11, 1928 - May 9, 2021

Harold Russel Yonts, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Harold was born in Letcher County, Kentucky on February 11, 1928 to Farris and Ada Sue Yonts Harold was born into a large military family. At the age of 16 he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944, where he served in WWII and the Korean War. He married the love of...
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Marcus Jennings Smith III

June 15, 1962 - May 6, 2021

Marcus Jennings Smith III, 58, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2021 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Marcus was born in Noblesville, Indiana on June 15, 1962 to Marcus Smith Jr. and Ruth Grimes. Marcus enlisted in the United States Army and had achieved many of honors, one being the Special Forces Green Beret. Marcus enjoyed listening to rock and roll and never...
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Delores Dee Cox

July 19, 1951 - May 4, 2021

Delores "Dee" Eileen (Butler) Cox, 69, of Greenfield, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 19, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William Thomas Butler Sr. and Ruby Evelyn (Boone) Butler. After attending Greenfield High School she married Lester Cox and they started their family. They were blessed with two sons and she was always a proud and doting mother that...
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Margaret Peggy Norris

January 11, 1931 - April 23, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Norris,90. of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Friday April 23,2021at her residence. She was born January 11,1931 in Indianapolis, IN, to Omer Witte and Cecile Cotton Witte who have preceded her in death. Peggy grew up and always lived in Indianapolis working as a machinist and as a bartender on the east side of Indianapolis for many years. She could always be found caring for...
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Gerald Jerome Papenmeier

July 13, 1934 - April 23, 2021

Gerald Jerome (Jerry) Papenmeier, July 13, 1934-April 23, 2021As he loved to say, Jerry Papenmeier was born in a thunderstorm on Friday the 13th, in Evansville, Indiana, at Deaconess Hospital, to Gustav William Papenmeier and Roberta Tucker Papenmeier. He spent his life as a chemist, Republican, and Purdue Boilermaker fan. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Purdue University; his M.S. in...
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Jeffrey Ray Jacobs

August 19, 1960 - April 12, 2021

Jeffrey Ray Jacobs,60,passed away Monday April 12,2021 at his residence with family by his side. He was born in Franklin, IN, to Harley Ernest Jacobs and Jean Ann Boring Jacobs. He graduated from Warren Central High School class 1978 and worked as a shift manager at Dark Armies Paintball Center. He liked sports including golf, NASCAR Racing and Fishing. He is survived by his wife Shari (married...
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Linda Kay (Denny) Creed

September 2, 1939 - April 4, 2021

Linda Kay Creed, 81, passed away at her home on April 4, 2021 in Greenfield, Indiana. She was born on September 2, 1939 to Everett Franklin Denny and Annabel Elizabeth Miller Denny in Indianapolis. She was a Howe High School graduate of the class of 1956 and worked as a secretary for many years. She was predeceased by her husband Carl Louis Creed in 2008. She is survived by a daughter Melinda...
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Bertha Tiemeyer

March 2, 1922 - April 4, 2021

Bertha Tiemeyer, 99, passed away at her home on April 04, 2021 in Fountaintown, Indiana. She was born on March 02, 1922 in Antioch, California to John and Marie Kummer. Bertha enjoyed gardening, was an excellent cook and a master of counted cross-stitch. She is survived by her daughter Rosemarie (Chuck) Hood, two grandchildren: Kolene Davis and Matthew Davis. Bertha was preceded in death by...
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Patricia Ruth Everman

October 5, 1926 - March 28, 2021

Patricia Ruth Everman, 94, passed away at her residence in Indianapolis, IN, March 28,2021. She was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. She was born in Cleveland Ohio to Louis J. Sculley and Mary Marie Terepka Sculley. She was a housewife and loved to play golf, being a member of Maple Creek Golf and Country Club. she was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She was married to...
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Charmion S Kingston

July 6, 1934 - March 17, 2021

Charmion S Hunt Kingston 86, passed away Wednesday March 17,2021 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Indianapolis to Edward Louis Kappes Jr and Marvel Amos Kappes.She was a Broadripple High School graduate and worked in administration employment most of her life. She was preceded in death by husband William H Hunt and the by second husband Charles Kingston in 2010. She is survived by sons, H...
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Donna Lyn Sarantos

July 5, 1954 - March 13, 2021

Donna Lyn Sarantos ,66, passed away Saturday March 13,2021. She was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. She was born in Indianapolis to Bernard Donenfeld and Vivian Norred Donenfeld. She was a housewife and worked as a server and hostess. She was married to Paul G Freund and they lived in Indianapoplis for many years. Her survivors include her husband, a daughter Daniella Sarantos ...
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William Emory Gentry IV

September 2, 1946 - March 11, 2021

William " Bill " Emory Gentry,74, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday March 11,2021 at his residence. He was born in Trenton New Jersey and was the son of William Emory Gentry and Roberta Eckel Gentry. Bill worked in the IT Department of Perry Township Schools and owned with his wife Madison Court Enterprise a commercial real estate management company. He was a United States Air Force...
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Theresa Ann Gibson

January 3, 1955 - March 5, 2021

Theresa Ann Gibson 66,passed away March 5,2021. She was the daughter of the late Grover Sloan and Marlene Constantine Sloan Kennedy. She worked at Waffle House Restaurant as a server for many years at 54th and Keystone. She was a 1973 graduate of Tech High School and lived on the East side of Indianapolis. She liked music cooking and being around her family. When she was not at work she liked...
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Horace Edward Montgomery, Jr

August 26, 1951 - February 26, 2021

Horace Edward Montgomery, Jr. passed away at his home on February 26, 2021. Ed was a graduate of Morristown High School and attended Indiana University at Bloomington. Ed was always self-employed. He first worked in automobile restoration and for the last thirty years did home restorations and furniture building. He is survived by his two sisters Sheila Robertson of Ft. Collins, Colorado, and...
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Wayne Miller

October 2, 1950 - February 25, 2021

Wayne Miller 70, passed away February 25, 2021 in Cebu, Philippines. He was born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on October 2,1950, to the late Wayne Miller Sr and Irene Lilley Miller. He worked at Wave Tech and Navel Avionics (Raytheon) and was retired. He graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania, he received an Associates Degree in Business Marketing from Ivy Tech...
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Floyd Waters, Jr

October 1, 1926 - February 22, 2021

Floyd Waters Jr, 94, passed away Feb 22,2021. He was born October 01,1926 in Lansing Michigan. He was the son of the late Floyd Waters Sr and Marion Waters. He worked at Allisons Transmission in Indianapolis IN. He had a hobby of working with stained glass and also as a volunteer at the Riley Childrens Hospital. He was a Army Veteran serving in WW II and was a member of the New Palestine United...
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Thomas Michael Bruno, Jr

February 3, 1957 - February 16, 2021

Thomas Michael Bruno 64, of New Palestine passed away Tuesday February 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Vandalia, Ohio to Thomas Michael Bruno Sr and Susie Bruno. He grew up in Ohio graduating from Vandalia Butler High School 1975 and from Ohio University. He had worked in sales with Oreck Co. and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. One of his favorite things was the...
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Thomas T J Ross

May 21, 1992 - February 10, 2021

Thomas Joseph Ross, "TJ", 28, passed away Wednesday February 10,2021 at his residence in Dallas Texas. He was born May 21,1992 in Dunedin, FL, to Thomas M Ross and Kathy M Ross. He was involved in Roofing and Solar Sales in Texas , was a Mt Vernon High School Graduate and the Traders Point online church. He is survived by his mother Kathy M Ross a girlfriend Amanda Weber, brother Matthew Green...
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Travis Terry Groce, Jr

August 16, 1975 - February 6, 2021

Travis Terry Groce Jr,45, passed away Saturday Feb 6,2021 at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis to Travis Terry Groce Sr and Rebecca L Peel Groce who survive. He is survived by his wife Samantha K Groce, daughters Paige Groce and Kaelyn Groce, a son Lucas Groce and grandson Phillip Wright. Visitation will be Saturday February 13, 2021 from 10 AM till time of the Funeral Service at 12PM....
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John Edward Eckel

December 4, 1941 - February 6, 2021

John Edward Eckel,79, passed away Saturday February 6,2021. John was born in Indianapolis to Henry Thomas Eckel and Kledith Lawrence Eckel. After high school John became a machinist working at Capitol Machine Co. and at Miller Veneers Inc. Then he retired to woodworking building cabinets and furniture for his house and others. John was married April 19,1963 to Carolyn Ditton Eckel and the lived...
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Michael Peter O'Connell

October 2, 1957 - January 31, 2021

Michael "OC" O'Connell, 63, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. OC and his twin brother Paul were born in Indianapolis to Joseph Francis O'Connell and Rita Hoerl O'Connell who have preceded him in death. He graduated from Scecina Memorial High School in 1975 and was active in several sports there. As an adult, he liked working out at...
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Joanne B Dillon

August 3, 1931 - January 26, 2021

Joanne Bruney Dillon, 89 of New Palestine, IN passed away January 26, 2021. She was born August 3, 1931 in Yellow Springs, Ohio to Pearl Morton Bruney and Anna Lariene Hyde. Ever since she was a very young girl, Joanne wanted to be a teacher. She graduated from Springfield High School and Wittenberg University. Joanne started teaching in 1953 in the Ohio school systems and moved to New...
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Gina Sue Bartley-Lowe

August 16, 1989 - January 24, 2021

Gina Sue Bartley-Lowe,30, passed away Sunday January 24,2021 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born August 16,1989 in Indianapolis, IN to Phillip and Suzanne Pierce Lowe. She graduated from Warren Central High School and lived in Indianapolis. She is survived by her husband Cory Bartley and mother in law Julie Bartley and sons Kevin Moorefield and Kenneth Moorefield, brothers Geavonie Lowe wife Amanda...
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Myron Edward Stickle

March 23, 1956 - January 23, 2021

Myron Edward Stickle, 64 , of Greenfield formerly of Indianapolis passed away January 23,2021. He was born March 23,1956 in Indianapolis to Harold William Stickle and Irma Louise Piel Stickle who have preceded him in death. Myron was a member of Boy Scout Troop 115 and member of Firecrafter, a Warren Central High School Graduate class of 1974, had a career in motorcycle racing and was known as...
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Annetta Carol Neal

August 17, 1950 - January 21, 2021

Annetta Carol (Denney) Neal ( Annetta wrote her own obituary several weeks before she passed away ) was born on Aug 17, 1950, in a small block rental house in Monticello, KY, and passed away on Jan 21, 2021, in her home. She was the first child of Arvin Ray Denney and Opal Viola (Reno) Denney and was a member of the Apostolic faith, according to Acts 2:38 & 39. On Jan 17, 1969, she married...
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Elizabeth Betty Whittemore

August 2, 1935 - January 11, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Rylance Whittemore peacefully passed away on Monday January 11,2021. She was born August 2, 1935 in Blakey, PA to John Louis Welsh and Lenore Smith Welsh. Betty is survived by her husband Maurice "Mo" J. Whittemore Jr., one daughter Roberta "Bobbi" L. Whittemore, three sons Maurice J . Whittemore III, David A. Whittemore, Mark L. Whittemore, a brother Alan Welsh & wife Marilyn,...
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Donald Lane Davidson, Sr

July 19, 1947 - January 3, 2021

Donald Lane Davidson Sr,73, of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday January 3,2021 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Oneada, Ky to Farris Davidson and Sally Sizemore Davidson. Donald was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. He was the owner of Davidson Home Improvement of which he retired from. He was proud to have been in the U. S Army serving in Vietnam...
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Judith Anne Lantz

August 6, 1927 - January 1, 2021

Judith Anne Lantz, age 93, passed from this life into the presence of the Lord on January 1st, 2021. She was laid to rest in a private , family burial. Judy was born in Terre Haute, IN to Russell and Catherine (Cavins) Richardson. She attended Butler University where she studied Radio and Theater. She then married the love of her life, Gerald Lantz, in December of 1947. They raised five children...
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Joann Kateri Peters

December 21, 1957 - January 1, 2021

Joann " Jo " Kateri Peters, passed away on Friday Jan 1,2021. She was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. Jo was born December 21,1957 in Indianapolis IN to William Harlan Lykins and Elizabeth Mary Conley Lykins. After graduating from North Central High School 1976 she accepted the challenge of the Peace Corps and the experiences of travels to worldwide places. She was the owner of...
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Lawrence John Franke

November 27, 1943 - December 29, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" John Franke, 77, of Indianapolis passed away Tuesday December 29,2020 after a lengthy illness. Larry was born in Indianapolis to John C Franke and Norma Matilda Hartman Franke. He graduated from Warren Central High School in 1962 and a long time member of St John United Church of Cumberland and was in the Peace Corps and an Air Force Veteran. He was in the commercial real estate...
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Ivan Earl Keefer

August 20, 1944 - December 24, 2020

Ivan Earl Keefer, 76, died December 24, 2020 in Swedish Hospital, Seattle, Washington. Ivan was born August 20, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana and was the son of Emmett and Frances (Brown) Keefer. Ivan entered the United States Army in 1967 and was a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and served two tours in Vietnam. His second tour in Vietnam he was attached to the 5th Special Forces. He earned...
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Ivan Earl Keefer

August 20, 1944 - December 24, 2020

Ivan Earl Keefer,76, died December 24, 2020 in Swedish Hospital, Seattle, Washington. Ivan was born August 20, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana and was the son of Emmett and Frances (Brown) Keefer. Ivan entered the United States Army in 1967 and was a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and served two tours in Vietnam. His second tour in Vietnam he was attached to the 5th Special Forces. He earned...
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John D Komendo

October 17, 1949 - December 24, 2020

John D Komendo,71, passed away Thursday December 24,2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, to John Komendo and Edna Marie Cubert Komendo on October 17,1949. John was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. After graduation from Southport High School he joined the U S Navy and worked in electronics. He was a retired over the road truck driver and...
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James Ceber Schutt

November 19, 1938 - December 20, 2020

James " Jim " Schutt, 82, passed away Sunday December 20,2020 at his residence in Galveston IN. He was a loving person and caring person who touched many lives. He was born in Cumberland IN to James Byron Schutt and Jeanette Amelia Sophia Kissel Schutt on November 19,1938. After graduating from Warren Central High School in 1956 Jim worked at the Gulf Gas Station in Cumberland and the Schutt...
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Esther Tekala

February 21, 1947 - December 15, 2020

Esther Tekala, age 73, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister was called to the Lord Our Savior on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Zuni, New Mexico. She was a resident of Albuquerque for most of her adult life. She attended TVI and spent many years taking care of others as a certified nurse aide. She loved to make jewelry when she was younger and spend...
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Rebecca Childers Jennings

July 27, 1949 - December 14, 2020

Rebecca ( Becky ) Ann Jennings,71, of Indianapolis, IN , passed away Dec 14,2020 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1949 in Jacksonville, Illinois to Orville Childers and Ruby Smith Childers who preceded her in death. Becky is survived by her children Alice Ambrose husband Robert, Angie Jennings, Mary Duncan, Robert Jennings and sisters Janice Janeson, Maggie Smith, Helen Keath and Dee...
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Ellis Norman Troutt

May 28, 1936 - December 10, 2020

Ellis Norman Troutt, 84, passed away at The Ashford Place in Shelbyville IN on Thursday Dec 10,2020. He was a resident of Shelby County. Norman was born May 28,1936 in Westmoreland Tennessee to Ellis Leo Troutt and Averlene Cleo Perry Troutt. He worked in sales for National Wine and Spirits and was retired. He was a member of the Acton United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his...
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Marilyn Ann Brown

February 29, 1952 - December 9, 2020

Marilyn Ann Brown,68, passed away on Wednesday December 9, 2020 at St Francis Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 29, 1952 to Eddie Clark Scott and Irene Elizabeth Porter Scott. She had retired from General Devises Company of Indianapolis and is survived by her husband David Fieldman Brown. She is also survived by three sons, David Brown, Stephen Brown and Mark Brown, and two...
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Bobby Alan Russell

April 15, 1981 - November 22, 2020

Bobby Alan Russell,39, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Sunday November 22,2020 at his home. He was born April 15,1981 in Indianapolis to Bobby Russell and Vicki Pettyjohn Linker. Bobby graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1999 and developed a passion for Hot Rods and car shows. He will be missed by his family and friends and where he worked at J & L Well Service and Pump Repair. He is...
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Charles Eaton

June 30, 1945 - November 22, 2020

Charles Eaton, 75 passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born in Canada on June 30, 1945 to Greeson and Mary Eaton. Friends called him "Outlaw Chuck" Services provided by Hendryx Mortuary.
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Juanita McCloud

February 8, 1948 - November 21, 2020

Juanita McCloud 72, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born February 8, 1948 in Perry County KY, to George Owens and Eerie Williams Owens. She was a cook at Hardees Restaurant on Harding St. Indianapolis for many years. Juanita was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly missed. She...
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Betty Lou Strangeway

July 21, 1927 - November 16, 2020

Betty Lou Strangeway, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Tuesday Nov 16,2020 surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 93. She was a loving and caring person who touched many lives. She will be dearly missed. She was born on July 21st, 1927 the daughter of the late Roy and Lola Jackson. Betty was a member of Christian Tabernacle Church. She is survived by six...
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