Dec 29, 2022

John Richard Rafferty, Jr., 75, passed away at his home on December 29, 2022.

He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 12, 1947, to John and Elizabeth Rafferty.

John attended Trinity College and met the love of his life, Sharon Krueger. They were married on December 15, 1979.

During his career, John worked as a Librarian.  He started his...

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Dec 29, 2022

Dec 29, 2022

James William Elliott, 90, of Westfield passed away December 29, 2022.  He was born November 24, 1932, in Mobile, Alabama, the son of the late Walter and Minnie (Fallon) Elliott.  He married Nita Westfaul on August 30, 1958.

James proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in electrical engineering which...

Dec 29, 2022

Richard Errol Sosbe, 73 of Indianapolis, passed away December 29th, 2022.  Richard was born on May 16th, 1949, to Donald R. and Zelma F. (Hines) Sosbe.  Richard accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into his life on May 26th, 1963.  Richard retired from Praxair after 37 1/2 years of service and Richard as a Team leader.  Richard was preceded...

Dec 29, 2022

Susan Jane Pleasant, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 29, 2022, peacefully at Hoosier Village with her husband at her side. She was born December 22, 1943, to Jennie F and Oran Lee Weaver in Marion, Indiana.

Susan graduated from Pendleton High School in 1962, and she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree...

Dec 28, 2022

Ralph Thomas Hatcher, 38, born April 17th, 1984 to Sue Anne (Lex) and Ralph Eugene Hatcher, passed away suddenly after a brief illness the afternoon of December 28, 2022. Thomas, or “Baby,” as his biological and military families called him, was a proud Marine, father, son, and brother. Thomas graduated from Bishop Chatard High School in 2002 and enlisted with...

Dec 28, 2022

Virgil Earl Bennett III 76 of Mooresville, Indiana passed away December 28, 2022. He was born October 4, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Virgil E. II and Grace (Knowles) Bennett. Virgil worked for 43 years for Coca Cola retiring in 2013. He was a member of the Lynhurst Masonic Lodge #723 F &AM, Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite,...

Dec 28, 2022

Steven Gilbert Ryan, 58, passed away on December 28, 2022.

He was born in Indianapolis on February 29, 1964, to Gilbert and Beverley Ryan.

Steve was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome at birth and attended Preschool at Cold Springs School, after which he attended Brookside Elementary. He received a completion certificate from Lawrence North High School in 1983. Steve was very...

Dec 28, 2022

Paul A. “Frog” McRoy 81, of Indianapolis passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Paul was born to James and Deanie (Costelow) McRoy on June 13, 1941. Paul married Marjorie S. Tague on May 31, 1968. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served with the Indianapolis Fire Department for 35 years. Paul was also a stagehand with I.A.T.S.E. local...

Dec 28, 2022

Wilma “Faye” Fowler, 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 28, 2022.

She was born in Derby, Virginia on October 3, 1943, to Robert “Vas” and Eurah Burke.

Faye lived in Fortville, Indiana on Main Street for over 40 years and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was a sweet and lovable lady...

Dec 28, 2022

Larry Gene Bland 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on December 28, 2022. He was born on April 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Frances (Edwards) Bland. Larry worked at Allison’s Transmission for 29 years retiring as an Inspector and worked for Alamo Car Rental Co. after he retired for a short time. Larry was a...

Dec 28, 2022

Angela Bertol, Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 47. Visitation will be held at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., Indianapolis, on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 5pm-7pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 3354 W 30th St., Indianapolis, on Friday, January 13, 2023,...

Dec 28, 2022

Edith Everly Best, was born silent on December 28th, 2022. Edith was the treasured daughter of Richie and Brittney Best. Others mourning her loss include her siblings Jaxson, Nellie and Jakob along with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.  Edith was a beautiful, perfect baby who will always live on in our hearts. We take comfort in knowing Edith is now...

Dec 28, 2022

LARVETTA JOANN KINCY was the daughter of Ernest Adams and Anna Frances Sylvia Adams and was born on November 2, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was one of six children and accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Olivet Missionary Baptist Church. In her youth she attended Crispus Attucks High School. After High School she lived in...

Dec 27, 2022

Edward Raymond Guernsey, Sr., 88, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 27, 2022.  Ed, was born in Baldwinsville, NY on December 20, 1934 to parents, Harold Wellington and Marian Grace (Meloling) Guernsey.  He worked as a carpenter during his career.

“Grampy” as he was lovingly called by his family, is survived by his children: Edward Raymond Houde, Raymond Charles...

Dec 27, 2022

Logan “Skip” Rushing, 79, passed away at home surrounded by family December 27, 2022. He was born January 12, 1943, in Houston, Texas to Henry & Jessie Irene (Nettleton) Rushing.

Skip joined the Navy in his younger years and served honorably for four years. Upon his discharge from the military, he began a career as an engineer with Western Electric...

Dec 27, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Harlow, 94, passed away on December 27, 2022.

Our Mother, Betty, was born in Chicago, IL on December 20, 1928 to parents, Patrick and Margaret (McLinden) Doran. She lived in Chicago with her parents and younger brother Hugh until her mother passed away while giving birth to another son.

Unable to care for our Mom and Hugh, her...

Dec 27, 2022

Helen Elizabeth Lavey Wilson was born in Jackson, MI on October 25, 1927 to Helen Patterson Lavey and Michael Leo Lavey. She was the oldest of six children. She attended St. Mary Star of the Sea grade school and high school and graduated in June, 1945. She was awarded a four-year academic scholarship to the College of Mount St. Joseph...

Dec 27, 2022

Eriks V. Krumkalns, age 95, died on December 27, 1922. He was born in Latvia on December 10, 1927 to his parents, Anna and Andrejs Krumkalns.

Having escaped the second Soviet Russian occupation of Latvia and having spent some years in Displaced Persons’ camps in Germany, Eriks joined his parents in Indianapolis in 1951. Having completed high school in Kleinkoetz,...