Mar 5, 2018

Ida L. Phillips, 98, Indianapolis, IN. passed away March 5, 2018.  She was born July 11, 1919, in Lynbrook, NY.  She was married to James A. Phillips, who preceded her in passing on February 24, 1996, and they lived in Lindenhurst , NY.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Pamela) Phillips; grandson, Christopher (Megan) Phillips; great grandson, Parker; and...

Mar 5, 2018

Mary Jo Grove, age 94 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 5, 2018.  Mary Jo was born in Sullivan, County, IN on December 26, 1923 to her parents, Otis and Galena (Lloyd) Riggle.  After graduating from high school, Mary Jo went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and worked as a Speech and Hearing Therapist...

Mar 4, 2018

Elaine Sautter Shedd, 91, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 4, 2018.  Elaine was born on February 25, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Ray and Florence (Lindauer) Sautter.  Elaine earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo.  During her career, she worked as a teacher, was an Assistant Admissions Director at DePauw University and was President...

Mar 4, 2018

Alberta “Maxine” (Archer) Ward, age 87 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, March 4, 2018 with her loving and devoted husband of 65 years by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents; Donald and Myrle (Cooper) Archer and siblings; Robert, Donald, Howard, Harry, Raymond Jr., Marjorie, James and Harold. She is survived by...

Mar 3, 2018

Delores E. Breeden (Jones),

88, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 19, 1929 to Halbert and Ruby Mae Jones.

Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond P. Breeden. She is survived by her daughters, Rene Placek, Lynn (David) Lewis, and Angela (Wayne) Murray; grandchildren, Lauren Dexter, Christopher (Taylor)...

Mar 3, 2018

Larry D. Paul, 76, of Indianapolis passed away on March 3, 2018.

Larry was born on February 20, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Richard and Sophia Paul. He graduated from Howe High School in 1960, and attended Purdue University studying architecture. While attending Howe, he met and married his high school sweetheart of 48 years, Carleen. He...

Mar 3, 2018

Francis “Frank” W. Fannon, 69, Indianapolis, passed away March 3, 2018.  He was born May 1, 1948, in Cumberland, MD, the son of the late Francis E. and Elizabeth (Travis) Fannon.  He married Susana Belaunde on July 22, 1972.

Frank graduated from Lasalle High School in 1966, earned a computer science-focused Associate’s degree from the Northern Virginia Community College and...

Mar 3, 2018

Robert Bruce Pauszek, Sr. M.D. of Indianapolis passed away March 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 4, 1936 in South Bend, IN to the late Dr. Thomas B. and Edna Pauszek. He graduated in 1954 from South Bend Central High School and went on to attend the University of Michigan where he played football. He...

Mar 2, 2018

James Edward Slone, 70, of New Palestine, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on December 17, 1947 in Beech Grove to the late Hershel H. and Emogene (Gresham) Slone.  Jim was a 1966 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School where he was a member of the Chess Team.  Jim...

Mar 2, 2018

Sheila Johanna (Holly) Freiburger  was born September 28, 1941 to Jeremiah & Loretta (Borchers) Holly and passed away on March 2, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones in her Carmel home after years of heroically battling Parkinson’s Disease.  Sheila was born and raised alongside her 7 siblings in Fort Wayne, IN where she was a graduate of Central Catholic High...

Mar 2, 2018

Robert Floyd Petzel, 94, Indianapolis, passed away March 2, 2018. He was born in Columbus, OH to Mary L. and Floyd Petzel. One of five children, he was raised in Bluffton, IN. Mr. Petzel earned his Master’s degree from Butler university in between serving in the US Navy during World War Two and the Korean War. Bob was very involved...

Mar 1, 2018

Shirley Ann Larsh, 85, Carmel, passed away March 1, 2018. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Homer Larsh, Jr., sons, Mark and Craig Larsh. Survivors include children, Robin (Carl McDougall) Goff, Michael (Julie) Larsh, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital....

Mar 1, 2018

Shirley Ann Larsh, 85, Carmel, passed away March 1, 2018. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Homer Larsh, Jr., sons, Mark and Craig Larsh. Survivors include children, Robin (Carl McDougall) Goff, Michael (Julie) Larsh, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital....

Mar 1, 2018

Karen Rogers Hecht, 67 of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Karen moved to Indianapolis in 1980 and was heavily involved in ORT and other Jewish organizations. She is currently a member of Congregation Beth Shalom. A teacher for many years, her passion was teaching Special Education.

Karen is survived by her husband Ken;...

Feb 28, 2018

MR. JAMES ARTHUR BELL, JR. son of James Arthur Bell Sr. and Ida Bell was born on November 29, 1942 in Allensville, Kentucky. He was the first male and the third child born into this family. JAMES was preceded in death by his parents. At an early age, JAMES professed his belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized...

Feb 28, 2018

Feb 28, 2018

Sara Diane Merkel passed peacefully from this life into eternity on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, after a lengthy and courageous battle with leukemia.

Sara was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on the 8th of May, 1969. At the age of 30 she moved to Westfield, Indiana, where she has resided for the past eighteen years. It was there that she...

Feb 28, 2018

Feb 28, 2018

Billy Ray Whiting,

77, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018.  Bill was born on August 13th, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to Walter & Exie Whiting (Stark). During his younger years Bill was a Sergeant in the United States Army, a member of the Scottish Rite, JC’s of Cloverdale and owner of the local bar Changes Bar &...

Feb 28, 2018

Wesley Arthur Patterson, infant son of Jon Paul and Samantha (Robertson) Patterson, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He is survived by his loving parents; big brother, Jack; maternal grandmother, Deborah Robertson; paternal grandmother, Jean Patterson; maternal great-grandmother, Linda Stumler; uncle, Brian Robertson, aunt, Elisabeth (Scott) Williams; and canine companions, Barney and Mo.  Wesley was welcomed into the kingdom...