OBITUARIES

William C. Deeken III

William C. Deeken III

Jun 13, 2023

 

William Conrad Deeken III passed away on June 13, 2023.  

 

“Billy” (as known back home) was 68 years young.  Raised on Staten Island, NY, he was the only son of four children born to William C. Jr and Dorothy Deeken.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 of his sisters...

Michael Weston

Michael Weston

Jun 13, 2023

Michael A. Weston, also known as Papaw Mike to many of his Facebook friends, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on June 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mike was 72 years old.

It has been said that life is all about the dash between the two dates. If you have the privilege of being part of Mike's...

Mary Lou Drake

Mary Lou Drake

Jun 13, 2023

Mary Lou Drake 87, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on June 13, 2023. Mary was born on October 16, 1935 to the late Ernest and Mary Jones.

Mary is survived by her five children; Toni, Debbie, Kathy, Cindy, David, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and her brother Phil Jones. Mary is proceeded in death by her husband Tommy Drake, her...

Brandon Scott Coyle

Brandon Scott Coyle

Jun 12, 2023

Indianapolis – Brandon Scott Coyle, 41, passed away Monday June 12, 2023. He was born June 9, 1982 in Indianapolis. Brandon attended Franklin Central High School. He was self-employed and served in the construction industry. His hobbies included fishing and making people laugh. Additionally, he loved his son and his shoe collection. He really enjoyed helping people.Brandon is survived by...

Charles Edward Foster Jr.

Charles Edward Foster Jr.

Jun 12, 2023

Charles Edward Foster Jr., 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at home with family by his side.

He was born Thursday, November 19, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charles E. Foster Sr. and Shirley A. (Morris) Danford.

Charles attended and graduated from Harry E. Wood in Indianapolis, which later closed for good. Everyone loved him there...

Janet L. Orth

Janet L. Orth

Jun 11, 2023



Janet Louise Orth, 88 of Indianapolis, Indiana entered eternal life and joined her loving husband Donald on June 11th, 2023 on their wedding anniversary. The value of her marriage became apparent in the struggles that she has faced since living without her beloved husband Donald since he preceded her in death in August of 2015.

She was born in...

Shirley Stinson

Shirley Stinson

Jun 11, 2023

Shirley J. Stinson, 87 of Indianapolis, passed away on June 11, 2023.

Shirley was born on November 13, 1935 in Fountain Run, KY to the late William "Bud" and Ruby Farley.

Shirley is survived by her son, Dan (Ginnie) Stinson; sister, Jean Taylor; grandchildren, Brian Stinson, Lori (James) Crumpton, Jim (Crystal) Harden, Penny (Robert) Callahan, Sheri (Jory) Bordner,...

Jill Martin

Jill Martin

Jun 11, 2023

Jill Martin, 73, passed away on June 10, 2023 with her sister-in-law Mary and daughter by her side.

Jill was born to the late Duane and Roberta McManama on December 9, 1949. She grew up in Dayton, Indiana. She was a hard worker and committed 42 years to IU Health Beltway Surgery Center - Methodist Medical Plaza North

 

 

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Donald J. Phelps

Donald J. Phelps

Jun 11, 2023

Donald J. Phelps, 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home.

He was born on Thursday, August 11, 1938, to the late Everett E. and Nora (Sears) Phelps in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donald started his sheet metal career at the age of 18, and after 44 years he retired as the owner of Indy Sheet Metal....

Pauline Ferguson

Pauline Ferguson

Jun 10, 2023

Pauline "Paula" Ferguson, age 76 of Indianapolis, passed away following an extended illness on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Envive Health Care in Beech Grove. She was born February 26, 1947 in Indianapolis the daughter of Vaughn and Virginia "Ginny" (Jones) Harrison. Paula graduated from Southport High School. For many years she worked as a secretary, until she retired in...

Jesse Smith Jr.

Jesse Smith Jr.

Jun 10, 2023

Jesse Smith Jr., 77, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 10, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at Noon on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time. Jesse will be laid to rest following the service at Washington Park North Cemetery.

Vera M. Martin

Vera M. Martin

Jun 9, 2023

Vera Martin (Hayes) passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023, in Indianapolis at the age of 92. Vera was born on January 29, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Vera was a Housekeeping Supervisor at the Central State Hospital for over 30 years.

Vera had a passion for cooking, decorating her home, and...

Benjamin Southgate

Benjamin Southgate

Jun 9, 2023

Benjamin Southgate, 39, of Greenwood, IN, passed away on June 9th, 2023.

 

Benjamin was born in Marion County on August 23rd, 1983 to his parents, John Southgate and Kimberly Killen.

 

He is survived by his wife, Lauren Southgate; his sons, Benjamin Jr, Cash, and Trey Southgate; his father, John Southgate, and his sisters, Nicole Sloan and Krista Foltz.

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Joan Slade

Joan Slade

Jun 8, 2023

Joan Tossell Slade, "Joanie", 90, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023, in Carmel, IN. She was born on August 3, 1932, in Detroit, MI. Joanie's smile was contagious and she loved her family deeply. She was a compassionate, engaging, and talented woman who was admired by all who knew her.Joanie graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, IN,...

Bruce Allen Carter

Bruce Allen Carter

Jun 8, 2023

Bruce Allen Carter, age 66 of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born January 30, 1957 in Indianapolis, the son of Joe D. and Carole (Page) Carter. Bruce was a 1975 graduate of Franklin High School. He worked as a machinist for many years and retired from Overton and Sons...

Miguel Elizalde

Miguel Elizalde

Jun 7, 2023

 

Miguel Elizalde, falleció el 7 de junio de 2023, en casa y en compañía de su familia.

Miguel nació el 30 de mayo de 1987 en Mazatlán, México. Se graduó de Ingeniería Industrial en el Tec de Monterrey, al mismo tiempo que conoce a su futura esposa, Ana, a través de Diana Vanessa. Consigue su primer trabajo como profesionista...

Dianne Kafka

Dianne Kafka

Jun 6, 2023

    Mary Dianne Kafka (Dianne), 77 of Indianapolis passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023. She was born on March 13, 1946 to Frances S. and Earl W. Courtney in New Castle, Indiana. She wore many hats in that she was very active with the Indianapolis Folk Music and Dulcimer Society as well as the Cricket...

Gary Roland Fravel

Gary Roland Fravel

Jun 5, 2023

 

Rev. Gary Roland Fravel, 75, died suddenly on June 5, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Survivors include his son, Cory Roland (Pam Roblyer) Fravel of Alpharetta, Georgia; daughter Mayme Fravel (John) Polstra of Indianapolis; brother Douglas (Sheree Thompson) Fravel of Spottswood, Virginia; grandchildren Ben and Audra Polstra; longtime friend Debbie Fravel; and several generations of cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Gary...

Kenneth Eaton

Kenneth Eaton

Jun 5, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Eaton, born 10/12/40, passed 06/05/23. He was born in Indianapolis at Methodist Hospital, to Lawrence and Eileen Eaton.

He attended Broad Ripple High School and married Nancy Ann Vincent in 1960. He is preceded in death by wife Nancy and granddaughter Mylee.

He worked the majority of his life at Western Electric, and then AT&T at various positions....

Mary K. DuChemin

Mary K. DuChemin

Jun 5, 2023

 

Mary K. Davis  Nelson DuChemin, 94 years young, went to heaven on June 5, 2023. She lived in Fishers with her daughter Nancy Woods. Mary was born on November 12,1928 in Indianapolis, IN. 

Mary had three brothers, Paul, Jim, and Charlie who have all passed away, and one sister, Betty Jane Garner, who is living in Wyoming. Mary had 4 children...