Wanda M. Thomas
Oct 20, 2023
Wanda Marie Thomas, 85, of Greenfield, passed away October 20th, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, April 21st, 1938, to parents Randall and Naomi (Rude) Barnes.
On September 3rd, 1969, she married her husband, Ralph Thomas.
Wanda was a strong-willed, loving woman who simply enjoyed life. She held several jobs throughout her life and enjoyed her time...
Eric D. Montgomery
Oct 19, 2023
Eric D. Montgomery
74 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 19, 2023. Eric was born on February 5, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late English and Helen Montgomery. He was a retired machinist for Indianapolis Metal Spinning. Previously he had worked for Beverage Paper Company. He was an Army Veteran. Graveside service will be Thursday, November 9,...
F. Eugene "Gene" Hoffman
Oct 19, 2023
F. Eugene Hoffman (Gene), 95, of Speedway, passed peacefully at home on October 19, 2023. He was born June 14, 1928, at his grandmother, Harriet Gangloff’s home near Logansport, Indiana to Lester and Olive Fern (Gangloff) Hoffman. He attended school in his hometown of Valparaiso, Indiana and graduated from Valparaiso High School. He then graduated from Valparaiso University in...
Roger Udo Koelpin
Oct 18, 2023
Roger Udo Koelpin, 66, passed away on October 18, 2023.
Roger was born in Indianapolis, and he attended Brebeuf Preparatory School. For his college education, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Geology from IUPUI. Roger was involved with IT, creating platforms for critical infrastructure for Indiana. He was also proudly involved in the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
Roger...
Gladys Irwin
Oct 18, 2023
Avon, Indiana – Gladys Mae Irwin passed away on October 18, 2023. Gladys was born to Alva and Wilma (Owens) Hamilton on September 29, 1938, in Terre Haute Indiana. She was 85 years old.
Gladys worked many years for Jenn Air as a line worker until her eventual retirement. More than that though, she was a loving and beloved mother,...
Andrew Dale Marris
Oct 18, 2023
A celebration in heaven was held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, when Andrew Dale Marris’ long, hard fight with liver failure/cancer ended. Andrew was a beloved son, brother, fiancé and friend to many. He was hardworking, intelligent, courageous and strong! Andrew was an inspiration to all who knew him!
Andrew (31) was born on December 23, 1991, at Methodist Hospital,...
Anna Lou Kasten Fischer
Oct 18, 2023
Anna Lou “Ann” Caroline Fischer, nee Kasten, 91, Fishers, Indiana died on October 18, 2023. Ann was born on April 15, 1932, in Hoyleton, Illinois to the late Arthur and Anna (Holle) Kasten. She was a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. Throughout her life she participated as a soloist and was active in prayer ministry and senior...
Larry G Daniels
Oct 17, 2023
Larry G. Daniels, passed away in Edgewater, FL on October 17, 2023, at the age of 89. Larry was born in Shelbyville, IN on March 6, 1934, to the late Maurice E. and Virginia L. (Vaughn) Daniels. Larry worked for the Indianapolis Star News as a pressman until his retirement in 1993.
Larry was preceded in death by his...
Ricky Allen Wilburn
Oct 17, 2023
Ricky Wilburn 63 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 21, 1960, to the late Clinton and Helen (Gibson) Wilburn. Ricky worked for Indiana University in Information Technology for many years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite the jokester, enjoyed playing most any games, video...
David L. McCreary
Oct 17, 2023
David L. McCreary, age 89, passed away October 17, 2023.
He was born on December 10, 1933 in Morgan County, Indiana, to John and Edith McCreary.
David married Holly Faye Howell on September 4th, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana. They had four children, Daughters Davida, Kandi, and Louanna, and a Son Robert. Their marriage lasted forty-nine years until Holly’s untimely...
Gregory Pianko
Oct 16, 2023
Gregory Pianko 60, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully, surrounded by his son Andrew and daughter Loren, basking in the same unconditional love he had always shown them. Born in Greensburg, PA on February 12, 1963. Greg was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Pianko.
He spent his younger years at St. Paul Elementary where he was affectionately called Porky....
Randall Edward Stidham
Oct 16, 2023
New Palestine, Indiana – Randall Edward Stidham passed away after being comforted by his family and friends on Monday, October 16, 2023. Randall was born, the youngest of ten, in Gate City, VA, on April 8, 1948, to William and Margaret (Bentley) Stidham. He was 75 years old.
Randy was a combat veteran of the United States Army, having...
Elizabeth Ann Holmes
Oct 16, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Downey McAfee Holmes, 79, formerly of Hartford City, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, in Indianapolis. She was born January 17, 1944, in Indianapolis to the late Bowman and Priscilla (Blasingham) Downey.
Betsy graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1962 and attended Ball State University. While at Ball State she met Donald McAfee and...
Raphael Satyapal Amanna
Oct 16, 2023
Ralph (Raphael) Satyapal Amanna, son of a Methodist minister, born in 1932, passed away on October 16, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who is survived by his wife Urmilla (Bhatt), sons Sunil (Kristie) and Ashwin (Karen), daughter Anita (Tony), and grandchildren Kelly, Karly, Ansel, Lucas, Alaina, Mia and Ava.
Ralph grew up in a small...
Mallorie Nicole Hook
Oct 15, 2023
Mallorie Nicole Hook, 32, of Carmel, IN, passed away Sunday, October 15th. She was born in Indianapolis on September 23, 1991, to Ken and Kathleen (McMahon) Hook.
Mallorie graduated from Guerin Catholic High School and attended Ball State University. Mallorie expressed her artistic passion through her career as a talented cosmetologist and make-up artist. Mallorie freely gave her skills and time...
Tammy Kay Helle
Oct 15, 2023
Tammy Kay Helle, 65, of Fishers, passed away October 15, 2023 on the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila. She was born May 29, 1958 in Davenport, IA to Benjamin J. Reyna and Diane C. Stewart, who preceded her in death.
Tammy served in The United States Military as a Radioman for the Navy. She enlisted in 1979 and served...
Goldie DeLois Jordan
Oct 15, 2023
Goldie DeLois Jordan, age 91 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, October 15, 2023.
Lois was born on September 3, 1932 in Kentucky, a daughter of Honnel Luther Shreve and Mary Alice (Colvin) Shreve-Wheatley.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Walter Jordan III, daughter Tyla Adair, son Philip “Flip” Jordan, daughter-in-law Karen Jordan,...
Cynthia Rueschhoff
Oct 15, 2023
On October 15th, 2023 Cynthia Annette Chura Rueschhoff passed away surrounded by her family after her 23-yearlong battle with cancer. Cindy grew up in St. Louis and was most proud of being a graduate of the Cor Jesu Academy, class of ’77. She devoted her life to her family and to the service of others throughout her local community, especially...
James Stephen Heiser
Oct 14, 2023
James "Jim" Heiser, a beloved and cherished man, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2023, in North Carolina. Born on November 6, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, Jim led a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and memorable moments. He will always be remembered for his unwavering commitment to his family and his passion for cooking.Jim was known as a very...
James Robert Baker
Oct 13, 2023
James Robert “Jim” Baker, 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1926, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Carl William and Reva (Fox) Baker.
Jim graduated from Kokomo High School in 1944 and was given the most Outstanding Senior Boy Award and was on the All-State Football team. Before he...