Ann B. Tonkinson
Aug 31, 2025
Ann B. Tonkinson, 88, passed away August 31st, 2025. She was born June 15, 1937, to Bernie and Esther (Sprain) Hemker in LaCrosse, WI.
Ann’s upbringing in LaCrosse was the epitome of life in small town America. She and her brothers played, walked and biked freely all over LaCrosse on the banks of the Mississippi River and spent many days on...
David William Whiddon
Aug 29, 2025
David William Whiddon, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, left us peacefully at home on August 29, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Tracy, and family members. As a beloved husband and son, he will always be remembered for his kindness and loving care to his family and friends. Born on March 9, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, David grew up...
Ralph James Militello
Aug 29, 2025
Ralph Militello, 77, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
Ralph was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked for US Smokeless Tobacco for 29 years. He was born in Chicago, IL to James and Marie Militello.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; sons Anthony and wife Heather, Michael and wife Tonya;...
Thomas L. Gill
Aug 28, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Gill, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born October 17, 1959, to Ronald Gill and the late Norma Dee Gill.
Tommy graduated from Martinsville High School in 1978 and went on to build a career dedicated to serving others and bringing joy to those around him. He worked at Aid Ambulance, Ray Skillman...
Dr. Maria Rosario Ayala Badar
Aug 28, 2025
Dr. Maria Rosario Ayala Badar, 87, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2025.
Dr. Badar was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Gregorio Fraga Badar, who passed away on January 25, 2011. Together, they built a beautiful family legacy that continues to flourish. She is survived by her five loving children: Melissa Badar Beyfuss (Klaus),...
Claude E. DeBoard
Aug 28, 2025
With grateful hearts and profound sadness, we honor the life of Claude E. DeBoard, who passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Indianapolis, just shy of his 100th birthday. Born on September 25, 1925, Claude lived a remarkable life defined by kindness, resilience, faith, humor, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.
Claude married Ardith Emshwiller on July 11,...
Deborah Courtney
Aug 28, 2025
Our beloved Deborah O. Courtney passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
She is remembered with love by her daughters Julie and Nicole; her granddaughter Olivia; Laura and Bryce Johnson; grandchildren Kylie and Aaron Bytendorp, Jake, and Jade; and great-grandchildren Bodhi and Bennett.
Deborah cherished her time with her husband, George Courtney. Together, they enjoyed attending jazz festivals, Tony Bennett concerts, services...
Arlene Marie Siler
Aug 28, 2025
Arlene Marie Siler, born on March 13, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana, departed this world on August 28, 2025, leaving behind a treasured legacy of love and warmth. Known for her easy-going nature, Arlene cherished the moments spent with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. Her life was defined by a deep appreciation for family and the joy that they brought...
John Paul Gollnick Jr.
Aug 27, 2025
John Paul Gollnick Jr., 56, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on August 27, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1968, in Indianapolis, to parents, John Paul Gollnick Sr. and Margaret (Fee) Gollnick.
Johnny was a larger-than-life presence whose joy, charisma, and warmth made him a friend to everyone he met. Born into a military family, he grew up moving often...
Michelle L. Fischer
Aug 27, 2025
Michelle Lynn Fischer (nee Caughey),58, of New Palestine Indiana, passed away early on August 27th, 2025. Michelle was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 23rd, 1966, to James and Karen Caughey (nee Coapstick). Michelle Graduated from Beech Grove High School and went on to earn a BS in Business Management from Hanover College.
Michelle worked in Banking with Railroadmen’s Federal Savings...
Anthony Stanley Stremiecki
Aug 27, 2025
Anthony was the third child born in Detroit, Michigan to Andrew Stremiecki and Stella (Krukowski) Stremiecki.
Tony graduated from Cass Technical High School in Detroit & from the University of Detroit receiving a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
He was employed by the U.S. Civil Service for more than 30 yrs as an auditor & audit manager. He spent 2 years in...
Carol Anne Meister
Aug 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Carol Anne (Hoy) Meister, 80, of Westfield, Indiana was peacefully called home by her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2025 after a brief illness, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 25, 1945 in Harvey, Illinois to Lenore Theresa Hoy and Arthur Eugene Hoy. Carol was...
Francie Anne Robbins
Aug 26, 2025
Francie Anne Robbins, 78, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on August 26, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1947, in Cornwall, New York, and raised by her parents, Bob and Dolores (Lopez) Payne.
Francie grew up an Army Bratt, frequently relocating across the United States and graduated high school in Fairbanks, Alaska. Following graduation, she served honorably in the United...
Judith Richardson
Aug 26, 2025
Judith Ann “Judie” Richardson, 86 of Carmel, formerly of Tipton, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Judie was born March 28, 1939 in Menominee, MI to the late Clarence and Beatrice Johnson. Judie worked at the Tipton High School cafeteria and later at the Tipton Library.
Judie was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, was an avid...
Melissa A. James
Aug 26, 2025
Melissa Ann Jones James (lovingly known as Queen), 59, of Evansville, IN, passed away August 26th, 2025. Queen was born in Evansville, IN on September 15th, 1965, to parents, Mary Louise (Sloan) Jones and Gilbert Arthur Jones Sr. She graduated from Marion High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University.
Queen worked as a Human Resources...
Donald J.H. Engerer
Aug 25, 2025
Donald J.H. Engerer, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. Donald was born in Buffalo, New York on February 4, 1930, to Edwin and Henrietta (Hemmeter) Engerer, he was one of five siblings.
He graduated high school at Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Pennsylvania in the class of 1948, after high school he received his bachelor’s degree of Science in...
Karen Kelshaw Poyser
Aug 25, 2025
Karen Kelshaw Poyser of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Washington, Indiana to parents Willard “Red” James and Roberta “Ruby” Ione (Loveless) Kelshaw, Karen called Indiana home for most of her life.
Karen graduated from the school of Humanities, Education and Social Science at Purdue University with a special endorsement in French...
Hezlep James Clark
Aug 25, 2025
Heze passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the afternoon of August 25, 2025 at the age of 78, several weeks after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. A passionate nutritionist and athlete, with an unearthly ability to swim, he fought as long and hard as his body would allow. Heze was born on March 31,1947, the son of James and Mary...
Mary Elizabeth Whalin
Aug 25, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Frischie Whalin, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on August 25th, 2025 at IU North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. Mary was beloved by her family and many friends who shared adventures and made memories throughout her life and showed love to her through messages and visits during her final days. Mary was born on...
Micheal Eric Lindsay
Aug 25, 2025
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