Dec 9, 2018

Dorothy Ann “Dot” Swan Cutter died on December 9th 2018. Dot was born in New York City, NY on September 14th 1932 as a foundling. She, although abandoned, was always grateful to have been placed where she would be found… such as a park bench in a heavily trafficked area. In 1936 she was adopted by her loving parents Stewart...

Dec 9, 2018

Elmer Harry Rosebrough was born on August 15, 1918, the son of Clifford and Louise Rosebrough and the identical twin brother of Willard. A resident of the westside of Indianapolis, Elmer graduated from Washington High School in 1936 where he was a multi-sport athlete. A true member of the “Greatest Generation,” he enlisted in the US Army after the bombing...

Dec 8, 2018

Elnora J. (Duncan) Bland Russell

93, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on December 8, 2018 in Mount Dora, Florida.  She had worked as a clerk for Allisons for thirty years, retiring in 1974.  She was a charter member of Valley Mills Christian Church.  She is survived by husband Lyle W. Russell; step-son, Larry Bland; five stepchildren from the Russell side...

Dec 7, 2018

Myra L. (Hines) McConnell

85, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 7, 2018.  She was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin W. McConnell; daughter, Meredith Kay McConnell and siblings, Paula Love, Kay Deckard and David Stogsdill.  She is survived by children; Mark W. (Kathy) McConnell, April D. McConnell and Bruce...

Dec 7, 2018

Wilson A. Burns, 77 of Avon, passed away on December 7, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1941 in Kokomo to the late Max and Juanita Burns.

Wilson was a graduate of Kokomo High School and Purdue University. He retired from Allison Gas Turbine as Executive Vice President of Operations in 1995 and was a 32nd Degree Master Mason...

Dec 7, 2018

Ellyn Jane (Clark) Pittsley, 81 of Zionsville, IN, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2018. She was born on April 8, 1937 to Elmer Valentine Clark and Evelyn Grace Clark in Oakland, CA. She grew up in Oakland, CA and graduated from San Francisco State College in 1959 in Elementary Education. She taught first grade in California and Oregon. She...

Dec 6, 2018

Life and Legacy Charles Walter Jones affectionately known to many as ‘Nick’ was born on October 30, 1928 to Carl W. and Velnora Jones in Indianapolis, Indiana . Charles attended Indianapolis Public School #19 and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School and attended Butler University. Charles was employed as a Power Plant Technician at Eli Lilly and Company retiring after...

Dec 6, 2018

Connie Lynn North, 65, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully in her childhood home on December 6, 2018.

Her childhood dream of being a nurse was fulfilled. As a LPN, she worked both in hospitals and nursing homes (her main love). She loved caring for people. She also had an interest in Indian History, collecting Indian jewelry, dolls and paintings. She...

Dec 6, 2018

Helen Meads Sherrier, 88, of Carmel, Indiana passed away December 6th 2018. She was born August 12th, 1930, in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of the late Walter and Royella (Caswell) Meads. She married Thomas Arthur Sherrier May 16th, 1959.

Helen attended Pratt Art Institute in New York City. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,...

Dec 5, 2018

John A. Rucker, Indianapolis, passed away on the afternoon of December 5, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. He was 84. He was born January 15, 1934 in Indianapolis, the only child of Albert Otis and Helen Eugenia (Welsh) Rucker.

John attended schools in Indianapolis and after graduating high school, he proudly served his country in the United Sates Army. After...

Dec 5, 2018

Diane Marie Woolsey, 76 of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

She was born on September 7, 1942 in Albion, Michigan to the late Jack and Evelyn (Yuhas) Bogardus.  Diane was first and foremost a homemaker: a devoted wife and mother.  She also worked as a special education teacher, taught vacation bible school and was a member of...

Dec 5, 2018

Dec 4, 2018

Maryln Louise (Cox) Gregg, age 92, of Carmel, IN passed away December 4, 2018. She was born in Carmel, IN on October 10, 1926 to the late Homer and Thelma (Newby) Cox. Maryln, a homemaker, was a graduate of Carmel High School and had worked at Cox’s Market and Morris Plan throughout her working career. She was a member of...

Dec 4, 2018

Obituary Bertha (Bertie)Allison was born April 28, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Arthur and Bertha Wallace. Bertie was married to Andrew Allison who preceded her in death. Bertha (Bertie) received her education at Tremont elementary and Northwestern High School, in Springfield, Ohio. Later she received her certification as a license practical nurse and worked at Mercy Hospital in...

Dec 4, 2018

Gretchen K. (Schwartz) Williams, 46 of Indianapolis, passed away on December 4, 2018. She was born on April 9, 1972 to Kathy (McElfresh) Troutt and David Schwartz.

Gretchen was a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Purdue University. She later became a surgical tech at Clarian Hospital.

She is survived by her parents, Kathy (McElfresh) Troutt and David Schwartz;...

Dec 4, 2018

Passed away peacefully on December 4, 2018 at the age of 90. Virginia was born on December 17, 1927 in Mauckport, IN as the daughter of Merrill R. and Frieda Love Shireman.

After graduating high school, Virginia continued her education at Indiana University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the IU School of Music, and later a Master’s in...

Dec 4, 2018

Thomas Patrick Sheehan, 65 of Indianapolis, passed away on December 4, 2018 from heart disease.

He was born on June 11, 1953 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late John Joseph Sheehan II and Faythe Mantel Sheehan.  Tom was a 1972 graduate of Greenfield Central High School and earned a B.S. from Indiana University.  Tom worked for United Signature Foods...

Dec 4, 2018

Leonard Estes, 90 of Avon, passed away on December 4, 2018. He was born on November 6, 1928 to the late Earnest E. and Vadie E. Estes.

Leonard retired from Chevrolet Local 23. He loved volunteering his time at schools and the Avon Outdoor Learning Center. He was also an active member of the Church of Christ.

He was preceded...

Dec 3, 2018

James “Jim” Edwin Banks, of Fountaintown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the age of 87. Jim was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 13, 1931 to John A. and Irene (Lantz) Banks.

Jim was a very hard worker and enjoyed being outdoors. He joined the United States Army at the age of 20. He proudly served...

Dec 3, 2018

ARTHELLA LOUISE SMITH HALL was born January 27, 1944 to Arthur Freeman Smith and LaVern Avery Smith in Indianapolis, Indiana. She obtained an education through the Indianapolis Public Schools including Crispus Attacks High School, graduating from Arsenal Technical High School in 1962. She excelled in Home Economics and Business Administration which afforded her an Associates Degree from Indiana Central Business...