Jul 16, 2017

Betty Jane Lepper

92, of Indianapolis, IN passed away July 16, 2017. Betty was born in Oglesby, Illinois on December 19, 1924 to the late, Patrick and Etta (Morrison) Fisher.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Lepper; her grandchildren: Justin and Mark Lepper; and her sisters: Dorothy Amateis and Shirley Knapp. She is survived by her...

Jul 16, 2017

Thelma Marie Crisup, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017.

She was born on October 31, 1928 in Champaign, IL to the late Clarence and Gladys (Neely) Eskridge. Thelma worked for Wasson Department Stores for 21 years. When she wasn’t working she enjoyed sewing and flower gardening, reading mystery novels and listening to country music. However,...

Jul 15, 2017

Mary Y. Schnute, 89, of Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 15, 2017.

Mary was born November 28, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Clyde and Mary Yost. She was a graduate of Bosse High School in Evansville, where as a freshman she met her future husband Dick Schnute. Mary...

Jul 15, 2017

Charles “Charlie” EdwardBreidenbaugh, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away July 15, 2017. Charlie was born April 20, 1931 inIndianapolis, IN to the late Cletus and Elnora (Bauer) Breidenbaugh. He worked and retired from Mallory CapacitorCompany as a sales Service Manager; and later worked as a consultant at NorthAmerican Capacitor Company. He was a veteranof the US Air Force. Charlie loved toread...

Jul 15, 2017

Mrs. Julia Ann Poindexter Williams entered this earthly home on November 29, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her parents were Clara and Julius Poindexter. She grew up with nine siblings and was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Clara Mable and brothers, Herman and William. Julia is survived by two brothers and three sisters who will dearly miss their...

Jul 15, 2017

Earl J. Peace, age 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017. He was born on September 28, 1930 in Jay, Oklahoma as the son of George and Dessie Peace. He married Taeko Miyake on June 17, 1954.

Earl served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. He worked for Financial Center Credit Union for 20 years....

Jul 14, 2017

Ann E. Ohlson, 65, of Carmel, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Ann was born July 28, 1951 in Warsaw, IN, to the late Wayne and Patricia Graff. She was a graduate, with honors, from Ball State University and received her Master’s degree, with honors, from Butler University. Ann was a family and consumer science teacher for the Carmel Clay...

Jul 14, 2017

Scenobia “Nobe” Rodgers was born in Chicago, Il to the late Bettie M. Rodgers and Wesley M. Crenshaw in Aug. 1961. She had attended many public schools but graduated from Cosmopolitan Prep School in 1988.

Scenobia had worked various jobs but was very fond of Mercy Hospital and Vitas where she could utilize her ability of helping others. She had...

Jul 13, 2017

James R. Wark, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away July 11, 2017. He was born June 17, 1924.

James served in the army during WWII. He graduated from Purdue University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He later retired from Indianapolis Power and Light Company (IPL). He was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, the Luminaries of IPL,...

Jul 13, 2017

Richard (Doc) A. Jackson, 89, Indianapolis died July 13 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was a lifelong Indianapolis resident attending School 70, Broad Ripple High School and Butler University. At Butler, he joined the Sigma Chi fraternity. This would be the beginning of a lifelong commitment to that organization. He went on to serve on the House...

Jul 13, 2017

Richard “Dick” LeRoy Clayton, Sr., 86, of Indianapolis, IN passed away July 13, 2017. Dick was born in Indianapolis on November 5, 1930 to the late Charles and Ida Mae (Eglin) Clayton. Dick served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a truck driver in Indianapolis for 35 years, and was a member of...

Jul 13, 2017

Evelyn J. (Coss) Odom, 78 of Big Clifty, KY, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away July 13, 2017. She was born June 11, 1939 to Joseph and Lillian (Austin) Coss. Evelyn was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family. She moved to Arizona in 1977 and lived there until moving to Big Clifty, KY in 1997. She enjoyed bowling, playing...

Jul 12, 2017

Ronald N. Ore, 82 of Fishers, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Ron was born September 19, 1934 in Jacksonville, IL to the late Norman E. Ore and Myra Mansfield Maedge. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Marine Corps.

Ron worked as a financial business manager for Clark Equipment for 30 years and Vice...

Jul 12, 2017

Wayne Elliott Sr., 70 of Indianapolis, passed away July 12, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charlene Elliott; sons, Charles (Tammy) Elliott, Phil (Carol) Elliott; 5 grandsons; 2 great-grandsons; 1 great-granddaughter; brother, Curtis Elliott of Florida; sisters, Brenda Walls, of Florida; Pauline Sherfick, of Florida; Dianna Pryor, of Florida; and Pat Dorsett, of Indianapolis. He was...

Jul 12, 2017

Wilbur F. Anderson Jr. 70, of Fortville, passed away July 12, 2017. He was born in Evansville, IN on February 4, 1947. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam, where he earned a Purple Heart for his courageous service. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he was a CAD technician until he retired. He was a car enthusiast and...

Jul 12, 2017

Shirley Jean Drew of Indianapolis, died on July 12, 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana, after a period of physical decline. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on:

Sunday, September 3, 2017, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time Flanner Buchanan Funeral Home 10722 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46229 (317) 899-7115

Shirley is survived by Robert...

Jul 11, 2017

EMMETTWILSON ATWATER was born in Jackson, Tennessee onMay 15, 1918 to Griffin Atwater andIda Hutcherson Atwater. Emmett was one of 13 siblings. All preceded Emmett in death. Emmettwas a graduate of Merry High School and continued his studies at Lane Collegeprior to moving to Evansville, IN. Emmett returned to Jackson briefly tomarry his sweetheart, Thelma Smith. Together, they resided in...

Jul 11, 2017

Jul 11, 2017

Bertha Blanche “Bea” Stawinksi,

Age 89, of Indianapolis passed away on July 11, 2017. She was born June 14, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Stanley and Mary (Maksym) Kocielski. Bea taught herself to play piano at a very young age and became quite the accomplished pianist; this accomplishment later served as an asset to her husband, Pastor Raymond...

Jul 10, 2017

Robert (Bob) F. Gatto Sr. 87, passed away on July 10th, 2017 from complications from heart disease.

Bob met the love of his life, Mary (Jenny) Neal while working at Coca Cola Bottling Co. in Indianapolis. They recently celebrated 68 years of marriage

He is survived by his wife Jenny, and his five children: Daughter, Kathy Haan-Hall and her...