Betty Jean Cherry of Indianapolis passed into eternal rest at her home surrounded by family on July 30, 2021 she was 84. Born April 4, 1937 in Frankfort Kentucky she was the daughter of Willie and Lawrence Forshee. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years James M Cherry and son James T Cherry. Betty...
Kenneth E. Reinhardt was called home on Friday, July 30th, 2021. He was 82 years old and living in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ken was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 31st, 1939 to Kenneth O. and Marian W. (Nossek) Reinhardt who both proceeded him in death. He grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and graduated from Boardman High School where he played...
Gladys Truex Oerter passed away on July 29, 2021, at the age of 101 years 6 months old. Gladys was born on February 2, 1920 in the Bronx, NY, and grew up there. During World War 2, she worked for the telephone company in Washington DC. After the war she married Charles F. Oerter and moved to Long Island to...
Janice Maree Green Hobbs Elliott, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 29, 2021. She was born on November 30, 1956 to Ozzie and Patricia Green in Greenwood, Indiana. Janice tolerated her affliction with Parkinsons as God's will while always placing others first and foremost. She is survived by the light of her life- her 3 year old grandson Brayden...
On Thursday, July 29, 2021, Steven Kent Delahanty, husband, father and beloved grandfather passed away at his home at the age of 63. Steve was born on January 22, 1958 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Mary Wright-Daily and Donald Delahanty. He became a carpenter as a young man, and became highly regarded throughout the state, for his cabinetry expertise, and other...
Robert “Bob” Allen Griggs, 79, passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2021. Bob was born March 27, 1942 in Tipton, IN to Floyd and Doris (Craft) Griggs. Bob graduated from Tipton High School in 1960 and enlisted in the US Army. He was honorably discharged in 1963. Bob began working for Chrysler in 1963, and he retired...
Dennis James Medlin, 67, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born on Monday, December 28, 1953 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Jesse and Betty Medlin. Dennis was an artist and fisherman and worked in drywall. He was a member of Faith Apostolic Church. Dennis was married to Sandra Medlin for 34 years until her passing...
Georgia June Fife 84 yrs old Indianapolis, In 46235 Passed away Tuesday July 27th at 3:40pm She was born on January 22, 1937 in Iaeger, West Virginia to James Vanover and Hattie Collins. She was married to James Cline for 35 years and bore him 7 children. She then married Arthur Fife and they were married for 21 years. She...
Ann Robinson was a creative free spirit who lived in a purple house on a hill in the neighborhood of Arden. She lived there with the man of her life, Bob, who she married in 1962 in their hometown of Huntington, Ind. She raised 2 children, her son Von and daughter Ruth, on unconditional love and unconventional hours. Ann was...
Born to James Victor Manson & Mary Pulley of Jackson, MI, Ann is survived by her sister and daughter, who remember her unwavering independence and ability to speak her mind. She loved the Colts, a good vodka gimlet, visiting the casinos, and knitting for her great granddaughters. But the greatest love was her late-husband, Lee, who exclaimed he “had to...
Richard L Gerard, 73, passed peacefully on July 27, 2021. He was born September 12, 1947 to Norma (Scott) Gerard and Richard Gerard Sr. in Logansport In. He was raised and graduated from High School in Peru, IN. He went on to graduate from Ball State University in 1972 and continued his post graduate studies at Indiana University. He retired...
Fred William Burmeister of Westfield, Indiana, passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of incredible stories, laughter and cherished memories. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, he attended Arthur Hill High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1961.
As an electronics technician aboard the USS Saratoga, Fred deployed twice to the Mediterranean Sea and Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis, bravely climbing...
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving Patricia Lee Healey. She left us peacefully on Monday July 26th at the age of 80. She fiercely fought and refused to give up her battle with breast cancer. She loved life and knew no matter what she was in God’s hands. She was married to the love of her...
Margaret Elaine Wilson who was born November 29, 1946 left this world Monday July 26th, 2021 to be in the arms of her late husband Harry E. Wilson and Jesus. Margaret was a retired school bus driver with MSD Warren Township. Margaret loved reading and spending time with her family. Margaret leaves behind siblings, Terry Ellis, Ronald Ellis and Judy...
David Brian Menzer was born on June 20, 1971, to Janet and Herman Menzer in Silver Spring, Maryland and grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. He was born on Father's Day that year, and his mom described him in her 1971 Christmas letter as being an "endless source of free entertainment." Dave attended College Gardens Elementary School, Julius West Middle...
Martin Lawrence Parmeter departed this life and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was 76 years old. Larry was born September 29, 1944 in Logansport, Indiana; a son of the late Joseph Parmeter and Josephine (Kellenberger) Parmeter. He was a 1962 graduate of Logansport High School and graduated from Middle Tennessee...
Jacqueline Rochelle Collins was born to Orriette “Cookie” Butcher and James Collins June 23, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jacqueline attended grammar school in Indianapolis. Her family moved to California and she became a “Cougar” at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, graduating in 1984. Jacqueline was baptized at an early age; she enjoyed attending church as her health permitted. Jacqueline...
Barbara Joyce Adams, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 24, 2021. She was born June 13, 1952. Barbara will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by daughter Melissa Marlene; grandsons Anthony Scott, Noah Ryan, and Leo Benjamin; great-grandson Liam James; bonus daughters Sandra Renee and Shonya Vashanna; and family dog Coco.
Mary Ellen Houghton died unexpectedly from complications from cancer at Methodist Hospital on Saturday, July 24th at 8:57am in Indianapolis, IN at the age of 70. Mary is survived by her daughter, Jessica Sunshine Christian, Grandchildren Isabela Christian, Scarlett Christian and Mateo Christian; Austin, TX; Brother James Houghton Jr.; Crown Point, IN; Niece Dawn Plass, Great Niece Agatha Rogerson and...
A special lady passed away on July 24, 2021. Our special wife, mother, friend, and confidant influenced untold numbers of lives with her kindness, her wisdom, and her spirituality. A natural leader, she led high school departments, was CEO of local Better Business Bureaus, and was a mentor to all she met. Even with these successes, she remained humble and...