Jan 24, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Ted was born in Rensselaer, IN in 1937 as the firstborn son of Theodore W. Knorr Jr. & Dorothy Berg. He passed away January 24, 2025. He graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1955 and received an associate degree in criminal justice from Purdue Northwest. He served in the Indiana National Guard for 10 years becoming a Staff Sgt. He...

Jan 24, 2025

Monna “Jo” (Poole) Eglen played her handbells (and likely cowbell) as she announced her arrival in Heaven on January 24, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jo was born March 8, 1944 in Sullivan, Indiana, the youngest of 3, to Lewis “Rex” Poole and Florence Rosalia Poole nee Hoesman.

After being Valedictorian of her high school at Sullivan High...

Jan 24, 2025

Earline Lois Craddock

November 14, 1929 - January 24, 2025

 Earline Craddock was an elegant and loving soul who lived a long life devoted to her family, her faith, and her friends. She passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 95.

 She was born on November 14, 1929, in Pass Christian, MS. She spent much of her young adult...

Jan 23, 2025

Afrah” Lorene” Karim, was born on January 23rd of 1936 in, Hernando Mississippi the daughter of Jimmy and Irene Howell. Afrah moved to Michigan City, IN in 1960 after migrating from the south. She married the love of her life Troy Karim April 23, 1963. Afrah had two children Ronnie Howell and Maxine Evans and adopted sons Omar Karim and...

Jan 23, 2025

Louis “Lou” King, Jr. passed away on the 23rd day of January in the year 2025 at the age of 91. Lou was born on June 1, 1933, in Lamar, Mercer County, West Virginia to Lewis E. and Sylvia M. King. 

 A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the United States Navy from 1951 until being honorably discharged in...

Jan 23, 2025

Cortland Eugene Meyer, 88, of Indianapolis, IN peacefully passed away while surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

He was born May 9, 1936 to Hugh and Angeline Meyer.

Cortland grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1954 before attending Purdue University and serving in the US Air Force Reserves.

He had...

Jan 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Robert George Kellar, affectionately known as Bobby, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 87. Bobby was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He was born on February 23, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the cherished son of the late Albert and Mary (Haase)...

Jan 23, 2025

Obituary of Rev. Dr. James M. Capers

 Rev. Dr. James M. Capers, 76, loving Patriarch of the Capers family, Interim Pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, claimed the fullness of his baptismal promises on January 23, 2025. Reverend Capers was born November 26, 1948 to the late Calvin and Elitha Capers in New York City, New York. He was the youngest...

Jan 23, 2025

Blanche McConnell, 99, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 23, 2025, just a few days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born on January 28, 1925, in Downey, ID to parents, William “Bill” Phillips and Alta (Perkins) Phillips. 

Blanche was a member of the Castleton United Methodist Church, joined on December 9, 1956, also a member of The Castleton...

Jan 22, 2025

Paul Joseph Henry Marchesseault, 92, died January 22, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by family. Born on July 3, 1932, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Paul notably served for nine years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He attended St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury and went on to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the State Teachers College...

Jan 22, 2025

Our loving mother, Billie Jo (Fisher) Riggers, of Indianapolis, sadly passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 79.

Billie was born on September 25, 1945, to the late Pauline Marie “Dixie” (Cook) Fisher and Warren Fisher on the west side of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Wagner (Karl), and is survived by her...

Jan 22, 2025

Barbara Elaine Danner, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 22, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1937, in Indianapolis, to the late Elcana and Helen Davis.

Barbara graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, OH in 1955, and subsequently graduated from the University of Dayton with her bachelor’s degree. Barbara went on to graduate from Michigan State University with...

Jan 22, 2025

Byron Thomas Jackson, 77, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Byron T. Jackson and Tickey F. Jackson. 

Tom was a loving husband, father, and an exuberant grandpa. He loved playing golf, hunting, and fishing in the Canadian Northwoods. Tom had a creative nature and immersed himself...

Jan 22, 2025

Fred O. Buses Jr., 90, of Indianapolis, passed away January 22nd, 2025. He was born December 27th, 1934, to parents Fred O. Sr., and Elizabeth (Whitney) Buses. 

Fred grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. 

He began his career at International Harvester in 1955 as a tool maker, and later became a tool designer. A hard worker, Fred...

Jan 22, 2025

James Dudley Hugunin, age 88, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Danville, Indiana. Jim was born on August 24, 1936, in Linton, Indiana to the late James H. and Genevia (Harp) Hugunin.

 After graduating from Linton High School in 1954, Jim came to Indianapolis to work at Diamond Chain where he was entered into the Apprentice Machinist program. After employment...

Jan 22, 2025

Janet M. Wilson, 87, of Fishers, passed away January 22, 2025. She was born February 12, 1937, in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Louis Gerald and Gladys Marie (Bainter) Swarts. She married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Wilson, on August 19, 1956.

Janet served many years as an executive assistant for Kiwanis International. She and Ken loved to travel the...

Jan 22, 2025

Rose Marie Kelsey-Traylor (Breen), 83, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Rose Marie grew up and spent most of her life in Indianapolis and was “a lifer” in Indiana, as she also lived in Fort Wayne, Kokomo, and Rushville. She was a graduate of St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, St. Agnes Academy, and Marian College;...

Jan 22, 2025

Aurella Grace Holder passed away January 22, 2025.

Artie was born June 2, 1937, in Alton, Illinois to the late George McCann, Sr. and Cratta (Harlen) McCann. She married the love of her life, Harold Kenneth Holder on November 15, 1967, he preceded her in death.

Artie was a tiny lady with a big presence. A proud matriarch of a large family...

Jan 22, 2025

Susan Ely Carr lived a full and wonderful life. Her life began on June 18, 1951, when she was born the daughter of Johanne and J. Ely from New Augusta, Indiana. Her life ended on January 22, after a hard-fought battle against cancer.

Susan graduated in 1969 from Pike High School, where she was a pom-pom spirit marcher. She attended MacMurray...