Dec 25, 2023

David Dean Ryker, 63, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 25th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dave was born on July 15th, 1960 in Batesville, Indiana to Richard Thomas “Tom” and Reta June Ryker. He is survived by his father; three children, Alex (Caroline) Ryker, of Fishers, IN, Aaron Ryker of Carmel, IN, Vivian (Robert) Duncan of Carmel,...

Dec 25, 2023

Wayne Charles Russell, born May 19th, 1951, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, raised in the state of Washington, son of Charles (deceased) and Darla Russell.

United in marriage to Carol (Jeffers) Russell for 43 years until her passing in 2022.

Father to Kevin (Treasa) Russell, Carrie (Ien) McClinie, Grandfather to Kayla Russell, Zoey McClinie, Great Grandfather to Shelby and Stella...

Dec 25, 2023

Kathleen A. Zelner, 84 of Carmel, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023.  Kathleen was born October 8, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late David R. and Helen G. Moorhouse.

 

Kathleen was a media specialist in the library at Mohawk Trails Elementary School for over 30 years.  After retirement, she volunteered in the children’s department at the Carmel Clay...

Dec 25, 2023

Norma Jo Hodges, age 83, passed away on December 25, 2023.

She was the wife of John H. Hodges for 62 years and the mother of three children: John Richard, Rhonda Jo (deceased) and James Randall.  She had 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Norma attended Indianapolis Tech High School and graduated from Unionville High School.

After a delay to...

Dec 25, 2023

Daniel H. Daupert, 76, passed away on 12/25/2023 in Zionsville. He was born August 4, 1947, to William Harold and Rose Marie (Cottingham) Daupert in Indianapolis, IN. Dan graduated from Pike High School in 1965, then attended Ball State University until 1968 when an accident ended his college career. Dan worked with credit unions in various capacities from 1976 until...

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Dec 23, 2023

 

A BRIEF SKETCH OF LIFE

 

Brenda Fern Vandever was born on July 24,1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Roberta Sargent Minor and William Marshall. Brenda was the oldest daughter.

Brenda professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was an active member of Trinity CME Church  and Eastern Star Church, Indianapolis Indiana.  Brenda married Everett...

Dec 23, 2023

Indianapolis, Indiana – Martha Dalton Oliver, 78, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023. Martha was born on September 2, 1945, to John E. Dalton and Ruth (Seabury) Dalton in Rockland, Maine. 

Raised in Damariscotta Mills, Martha graduated from Lincoln Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Washington State Teachers’ College (later known as the University of Maine at...

Dec 23, 2023

Lee Calvin Buckley was born September 15, 1953, to Lee Hazel Carter and Lula Mae Buckley. He grew up in North Memphis, in the Scutterfield neighborhood and attended Caldwell and Grant Elementary schools and graduated from Manassas High School. Lee was always smart, an honor student, highly valuing education and seeking advancement and a better quality of life. After graduating...

Dec 23, 2023

Lela Faye Biggerstaff, 82, passed away while being comforted by family and friends on December 23, 2023.  Lela was born to Jerman and Beulah (McIntosh) Pedigo on June 27, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Lela started her “work” life at the young age of 14.  She had several different jobs before she went to work for Herff Jones as a jewelry...

Dec 23, 2023

Henrietta J. McKnight, 91, long time resident of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Henrietta was born Dec. 31, 1931, to Henry and Ethel Heckman.

She was a very loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved to spend time watching the wildlife in her backyard of her home of more than 50...

Dec 23, 2023

Josephine C. McCormick, 91 of Carmel, Indiana, a much-loved mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. Josephine was born September 18, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ernest H. and Ruth T. Crabbe.

Josephine attended Miami of Ohio University. She married John L. McCormick, her high school sweetheart, on September 3rd, 1955.  They were happily married for almost 60 years.

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Dec 23, 2023

Eva L. Smith, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away December 23rd, 2023. She was born February 7th, 1933, in Mead, Oklahoma to parents Ervin and Vera (Murphree) Talley.

In 1961, she married the love of her life, Charles Smith. They shared 62 wonderful years together.

She accepted the Lord in 1969 and was an active, valued member of Southwood...

Dec 23, 2023

Margie Lou Moore, age 87 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning, December 23rd, 2023.

 

Margie was born on March 5, 1936 in Portageville, Missouri, a daughter of Gaither and Velma (Welch) Luker.

 

She married Robert Hisaw in 1954.  With Robert she had 2 daughter: LuAnn Hisaw and Peggy Sue Hisaw.

 

Her husband Robert Hisaw passed...

Dec 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Otto Paul Komocsar. Otto passed on December 22, 2023, in Indianapolis IN after a short illness. He passed away in peace surrounded by his 4 children and eldest grandchild (Nicole).

Otto was born in East Chicago, IN in 1934 and served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1962....

Dec 22, 2023

Linda (Donovan) Stanfield, 72, passed away while being comforted by family on December 22, 2023. Linda was born to Claude Joseph Donovan and Betsy Donovan on October 17, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Linda started her adult life as a young mother of four. While working and caring for her family she always made sure everyone was taken care of. She...

Dec 22, 2023

Vicente Lujan Crisostomo (Familian Bejong), 94, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1929, in Guam, to the late Jesus and Soledad Crisostomo.

Vicente is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; daughters, Rosemarie (Lee) and Kay (Kevin); godchildren/grandchildren, Shane (Jamie), Kiel (Layla), Jeremiah (Dr. Loza), Margaret, and Hunter. A Visitation will be...

Dec 22, 2023

Joseph F. West, 40, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was called home on December 22, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, on December 4, 1983, to parents David and Lisa West.

Growing up, Joseph was very strong-willed and that was further proven in his strength and perseverance while recovering from a brainstem AVM rupture causing a stroke in 2016.  Joe was a...

Dec 22, 2023

 

William Lee Shoulders was born on May 14, 1931, the first-born son of

sharecroppers in Gallatin, Tennessee. Depression-era Gallatin was hilly farmland

occupied by barns, cattle, one room homes and anything you could grow out of

the soil. Bill had three brothers: Ray, Wayne, Bobby, and a sister: Marjorie. Being

a sharecropper’s kid was a hard life with a...