OBITUARIES
Anthony Dale Bow
Feb 8, 2026
Anthony Dale Bow, also known as Dale, was born on October 10, 1957, in Indianapolis. He passed away on February 8, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Dale dedicated his entire career to the construction industry.
He is survived by his son, Anthony (Amber) Bow; his brother, Denny (Belinda) Bow; his sister, Delores Bow; and his grandson, Caiden Bow. Dale also leaves behind numerous nieces...
Jeffrey Thomas Brown
Feb 7, 2026
Jeffrey (Jeff) Thomas Brown, age 78, of Zionsville, IN, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 7, 2026. Jeff was born in Greenville, Michigan, on April 22, 1947, to the late Thomas E. Brown and Doris (Bissell) Brown.
Jeff served in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. After the Army, he briefly...
Norma Jean Huber
Feb 7, 2026
On February 7th, the much beloved Norma Jean Huber died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 102. Born in Chrisman, Illinois in 1923 to Walter and Jessie Miller, she lived not only a long life but a fulfilling one. After moving to Indianapolis as a teenager, she met Jim Huber to whom she was married for 74 years....
Kenneth Wilson Short
Feb 7, 2026
Kenneth "Kenny" Wilson Short, 79, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away February 7, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1946 to the late Woodrow W. and Elmarine (Oneal) Short in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Services will be private.
David Kent Hanna
Feb 6, 2026
David Kent Hanna passed away peacefully in his home in Fishers,Indiana on February 6, 2026. David was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Glenn and Louise Hanna on October 10,1941. He graduated from Lawerence Central High School in 1960. He then went on to have careers at Wonder Bread, Coca-Cola, and finally retired from Ford Motor Company after 40 years of...
Jerome Francis Pierle
Feb 6, 2026
Jerome 'Jerry' F. Pierle, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away, February 6, 2026 at his home in Indianapolis He was born on July 7, 1937, the son of the late George and Lillian (Bostwick) Pierle.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Pierle and his wife, Hazel; his sisters, Margie Sheets and her husband David...
Phyllis Jean Ladd
Feb 5, 2026
Phyllis Jean Ladd, born on October 4, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, departed this life on January 5, 2026. She was the cherished daughter of Mary Louise Glenn and Henry Ladd, and the beloved sister of Glenda and Thomas Ladd.
Phyllis's legacy lives on through her family, including her niece Lori White, great-niece Karlyn Fowler, and her great-great-nieces and nephews: Jackson White,...
Thomas Lee Wantz
Feb 5, 2026
With deep sorrow, the death of Tom Wantz on February 5, 2026, is shared with those who loved and knew him. Tom passed at home under hospice care at the age of 80 years old. During World War II, Thomas Lee Wantz was born to Herbert M. Wantz and Doris Ellen Wantz at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, on October 30,...
Rose Ella Stoller
Feb 3, 2026
Rose Ella Stoller was born February 7, 1953 at the Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert, Ohio. She was the fifth of nine children born to Eugene E. and Minerva E. Stoller. Rose died February 3, 2026 at the age of 72 succumbing to wounds sustained in a house fire. She was a patient in the Burn Center at...
Janis "Jan" Gildner
Feb 3, 2026
Jan Gildner was born to Martha and Richard Gildner August 22, 1949. Her brother, Larry Gildner, and her parents preceded her in death. Helping others was Jan’s calling. To fulfill her calling, she earned an MSW from Kent School of Social Work in Louisville. She began her career in mental health and eventually specialized in therapeutic work with children at...
James A. Trulock
Feb 3, 2026
James Allen Trulock, 88, passed away peacefully on the same day as his beloved wife of 33 years, Janis (Jan) Elynn Gildner, just hours apart —together in life and together in passing.
James devoted his life to justice, community, and compassion. He worked as a union organizer for Chrysler and later served as a state organizer in Indiana for the historic...
John Boyd Howard
Feb 3, 2026
John Boyd Howard, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. He was born on May 21, 1954, in Indianapolis to the late George and Inez Howard.
John dedicated his life to construction work, a trade he both respected and excelled in. Known for his strong work ethic, he became a natural mentor on the job—patiently guiding new...
Grace Mary Burghardt
Feb 3, 2026
Grace Mary (Ross) Burghardt, 100, passed away February 3, 2026, at her home in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on January 26, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late James Ross and Margaret (Soergel) Ross. Grace was a loving mother of five, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, who had many joys in life.
She loved the Lord,...
Dean Allen Frank
Feb 2, 2026
Dean A. Frank, age 71, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on February 2, 2026.
Dean was born in Noblesville, at the Riverview Hospital, on September 13, 1954. Dean was the oldest of three children, born to Cleo and Mildred Frank of Carmel, IN.
Dean graduated from Carmel High School in 1973. Dean was a natural at playing the catcher for the Carmel...
Martin Leroy Stephenson
Feb 2, 2026
Martin Leroy Stephenson, 66 - Anderson, IN
Born August 26, 1959 to Louise and Walter "Roy" Stephenson in Marion Indiana, died after an extremely hard fought battle with prostate & urethral cancer on Monday February 2, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
Marty was a graduate of Madison Grant High School, Fairmount and Hinds Trade School, Elwood in 1977. He was a...
Marcia Anne Altman
Feb 2, 2026
Marcia Anne Altman, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026 in Indianapolis surrounded by her family, after a year-long courageous battle with ALS.
Marcia was born January 22, 1952 in Detroit, MI to the late John Hunsinger and Merry Carol (Shook) Hunsinger.
A graduate of Delta College (Midland, MI), Marcia enjoyed an impressive and respected career in healthcare, starting as...
James "Joe" Fordice
Feb 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James (Joe) J. Fordice, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, Indiana. Born on October 16, 1944, in Rushville, Indiana, Joe lived a full and vibrant life, dedicating himself to his...
Claude Duane Mitchell Sr.
Feb 1, 2026
Claude Duane Mitchell Sr., 80, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on February 1, 2026, at Community Hospital South. He was born on February 4, 1945, in Oxnard, California to Claude William and Charlotte Pearl (Vardiman) Mitchell.
Upon his father’s discharge from the US Navy, the family returned to Seymour, Indiana where they previously resided. Claude attended Washington Grade School then graduated...
Patricia Joan Behl
Feb 1, 2026
Patricia Joan Behl (Blacklock), affectionately known as Patty Jo or Pat, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Noblesville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family.
Pat was born on August 11, 1939, in Wyoming Township, Michigan, to Thomas and Florence (Rodewald) Blacklock. After the loss of her mother at a young age, Pat had a special place in her heart...
Christina Maxfield
Jan 31, 2026
With a sense of loss, we announce the passing of Christine Maxfield, age 57, on January 31, 2026.
While Christine faced many challenges throughout her life, she never lost her love for the small things. Whether it be a quality game of trivia, a sip of diet sprite, or an evening conversing with friends, Christine was able to find herself in...
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