Dec 24, 2020

Robert Meyers, 60, of Indianapolis passed away on December 24, 2020.

Robert dedicated his life to providing for his family. His strong work ethic is what instilled the foundations of his home and his children’s lives. He had a passion for beautiful cars, Fast and the Furious, Starbucks, and music “with a beat” like Earth, Wind, and Fire, Santana, and...

Dec 24, 2020

Elena Terpinas Lea was born October 6, 1930 in Frankfort, Indiana. She made Indianapolis her home after marrying her husband, Francis K. Lea, Jr.  Elena had been a current resident of Robin Run Retirement Village until her death on December 24, 2020.

Loving wife, Mother and friend, Elena graduated 1953 from Indiana University with an undergraduate degree in Zoology.  She...

Dec 23, 2020

Phyllis Bain Gum, 78, of New Palestine, Indiana passed away on December 23, 2020.

Phyllis was born March 28, 1942 to Harrison and Juanita Cornette in Benham, Kentucky, where she later graduated Benham High School. Sometime later after graduation, she met her soon to be husband, Ted Gum. They were later married on October 17, 1964. They had two loving...

Dec 23, 2020

John J. Burns, 70 of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home. John was born November 25, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late Edward J. and Mary L. Burns.

John retired as Marketing Director from Universal Supply in 2012 after 15 years of service. He was an avid Colts fan and enjoyed golf and fishing. John was...

Dec 23, 2020

Ardelle Starkey, 86, went to be the with her Lord on December 23, 2020. Ardelle was born in Broadlands, Illinois, but lived most of her life in the Indianapolis area. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School.

Ardelle married Charles Starkey in 1951, when she was 17 years old and he was 19. Though Ardelle didn’t recommend that others get...

Dec 23, 2020

Wilma Doris Blaskiewicz, 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 23, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1928 to the late Winfred Cleveland and Nellie Mae (Thomas) Shelton in Rumsey, Kentucky.

At a young age, Wilma came to Indianapolis and later married and raised her family in the area. She was a loving mother of three girls and...

Dec 23, 2020

Richard Townsend

78, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on December 23, 2020.  Richard was born on July 15, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Edwina and Henry Townsend.  He retired from Bill Lawrence Company, Local 47 after 37 years there.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He loved to dance, sing and play cards.  He was preceded...

Dec 23, 2020

“Life is like this day – uncertain and very fragile. I find myself thinking, ‘What do I want for my boys, just in case I’m not here when they grow up?’ Growing up is hard work, and a mother’s job is to make it just a bit easier for her little ones.”

Margaret Eleanore Clark was born May 6, 1935...

Dec 23, 2020

Daniel C. Collins, 77 of Indianapolis, IN passed away December 23, 2020. He was born July 12, 1943 in Beaver, Pennsylvania to the late Edgar G. and Nora L. (Fuchs) Collins. Daniel retired from Indianapolis Power & Light Company as a Lineman and Troubleshooter for over 35 years retiring in 2001. He was dearly loved and will be missed by...

Dec 23, 2020

John F. Powers

69, of Fishers, passed away on December 23, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1951 in Muncie, Indiana as the son of George A. and Margaret F. Powers. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1969 and went on to pursue his passion of fitness and later to find his true calling.

John started multiple...

Dec 22, 2020

James R. Lewis of Indianapolis died on December 22, 2020 at the age of 76.

He was born May 31, 1944 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Francis Pauline Roller and James Herschel Lewis.

As a private investigator for many years, James was the owner of JR Lewis Contracting. He had many hobbies including putt putt golf, bingo, camping,...

Dec 22, 2020

Albers, John Juergen Jr, age 83 of Indianapolis, Indiana peacefully escaped this mortal realm on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

John was born on October 15, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee to Naval Captain John Juergen Albers and Sarah Russell Albers. His family moved often as a child as military families do. He graduated from high school in Medford, Massachusetts. He continued...

Dec 22, 2020

Marilyn Frank was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. An educator for 50 years in Washington Township Schools, Marilyn’s legacy impacted the lives of hundreds of children and colleagues. Known as an encouraging friend, supportive daughter, animal lover, hospitable hostess, and easygoing soul, her children and grandchildren will remember her as the fun, loyal, charismatic person she was.

Marilyn...

Dec 21, 2020

Lorrie {Evelyn} Ann Collins

Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born November 18, 1930 in Indianapolis.

Lorrie was a career educator, academic and an early proponent of healthy lifestyles.  She earned a doctorate degree from Indiana University, exploring the benefits of yoga and stress management in her doctoral thesis.  Her post doctorate study and training continued...

Dec 21, 2020

Maria M. Sallay, 96 of Carmel, passed away on Monday December 21, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1924 in Szabadhídvég, Hungary to the late Janos and Rosalia Lichtenberger. Her studies in theater and dance in Budapest was cut short by the invasion of Budapest during World War II. After the war Hungary was under the yolk of a...

Dec 21, 2020

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Dec 20, 2020

Jan Mack Smith, 89, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on December 20, 2020 in Zionsville, IN. He was born in Richmond, IN on May 1, 1931. Over his 89 years of life he was an engineer with a passion for designing airplane engines. He was also the track photographer for Perfect Circle Pistons in the 1950’s. He is survived...

Dec 20, 2020

Robert Palmer Ratz, 99, of Fishers, Indiana, passed peacefully away on December 20th, 2020.

Bob was born December 13th, 1921, in Indianapolis, to parents the late Blanche Harter and John Ratz.

In 1943, Bob married Annabelle John. They shared almost 40 years together. They had two children, Dan and Nancy.

In 1983, Bob married Dorothy Taraba. They shared 23 years...

Dec 20, 2020

Beatrice Hodges, 98, passed away on December 22, 2020 in Fishers, Indiana.

Beatrice was born in York, Alabama to Joe Nelson and Edith Ward Nelson on July 4, 1922. She dedicated her life to Christ at a young age and joined Mt. Pleasant Church of God. She remained a faithful member until her marriage to the love of her life,...