OBITUARIES

Susan B. Newell

Susan B. Newell

May 25, 2023

 

After a long and valiant fight with cancer, Susan B. Newell passed away May 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Donald H. Newell, and is survived by her sister, Mary Barbara Browne of Denver, CO; her daughters, Sandy LaClave and Valerie Dommert, both of Houston, TX; her son, Ken Newell, of Carmel,...

Michael Wayne Edwards

Michael Wayne Edwards

May 25, 2023

Roachdale – Michael Wayne Edwards, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Indiana University West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. He was born on February 26, 1950 to the late George W. Edwards Sr. and Lois Corey Stausholm in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michael honorably served his country in the United States Army entering the service in 1967. He is survived...

Marilee Skillern

Marilee Skillern

May 24, 2023

Marilee "Mary" Skillern 77 of Plainfield, passed away on May 24, 2023.

Mary was born on November 11, 1945 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Robert and Rebecca Williamson.

Mary is survived by her husband of 54 years, Marvin Skillern; children, Robert Lee (Sarah) Skillern and Michael Lane (Shannon) Skillern; 8 grandchildren, Robert Lee II (Stephanie), Dustin Alexander (Brittany), Samantha...

Rhonda Kragel

Rhonda Kragel

May 24, 2023

Rhonda L. Kragel 58, passed away at her home on May 24th 2023. She grew up between Louisville, KY, and Alabama with some time in Florida before moving to Indy. She loved spending time at Lake Monroe or any bodies of water and playing cards. She was the hostess with mostest always having gatherings where she could feed her family...

Emilyn Adeva Rezkalla

Emilyn Adeva Rezkalla

May 23, 2023

 

Emilyn Adeva Rezkalla, 57, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 23, 2023. She was born in Manila, Philippines on April 1, 1966. She is survived by her husband, Nabil Rezkalla (Indianapolis, IN) and children Immanuel, Isaac, Michael, and Monica (Indianapolis, IN). Along with her children and husband, she leaves behind her sisters Liwayway (Chris)...

Robert A. Medsker

Robert A. Medsker

May 23, 2023

Robert A. Medsker, age 89 of Indianapolis passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born May 6, 1934 in Indianapolis the son of Floyd Raymond and Helen (Reddick) Medsker. Robert attended Manual High School and in 1953 he enlisted to serve in the United States Army. While in the Army from...

April Marie Carman

April Marie Carman

May 22, 2023

On May 22nd, 2023, April Marie Carman passed away suddenly at the age of 43.  

April was born on March 30th, 1980 in Indianapolis to Randy Carman and Victoria Kinney.   

April was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and amazing friend. She was a bright light for the short time we had her on this earth.  

April is...

Edna Tilton

Edna Tilton

May 21, 2023

Edna (Bellenbach) Tilton, 90, of Carmel; passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2023.

Edna was born and grew up in Indianapolis, attending IPS School #84, Shortridge High School and Butler University. After receiving her Bachelors and Masters in Education, she taught various grades in both IPS and Washington Township Schools. Edna was an active member of the Delta Gamma Sorority,...

Randall Earl Delk

Randall Earl Delk

May 20, 2023

Randall Earl Delk Sr. was born on February 25th, 1968 to Roy Hughes Delk Sr. and Martha Josephine (Hesselgrave) Delk in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Randy was the youngest of five brothers, Roy Delk Jr (deceased), Marvin Delk, Dennis Delk and Barry (Dawn) Delk. The family lived in Indianapolis for most of Randy’s life and he began working in his father’s body...

Terry A. Woods

Terry A. Woods

May 20, 2023

Terry Allyn Woods, age 64 of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born May 24, 1958 in Fortville, Indiana the son of Danny and Delores (Fippin) Woods. Terry attended Mount Vernon schools. He married Donnetta Hazelip on March 26, 1977 in Fortville. Terry enjoyed being outdoors fishing...

Wendell W. Foddrill

Wendell W. Foddrill

May 20, 2023

 

Wendell W. Foddrill Sr., 71 years old, passed away May 20th, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife of 50 years, Janice, son Wes, daughter Heather, along with his daughter in law Kathy, and son in law Jeff. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Kassandra, Nathaniel, Joseph, Jakobe, MacKenzie, Kayla, Madison, Gabriella, Jaylen and Shawn; as well as...

Emile Sylvan Marmande

Emile Sylvan Marmande

May 20, 2023

Emile Sylvan Marmande, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the age of 96. He was born in Theriot, Louisiana. He was a veteran of the United States Navy in WWII and a paint chemist supervisor. There will be a graveside service at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood, Indiana on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 11:00 am....

Sunda Sue Finley

Sunda Sue Finley

May 20, 2023

Sunda S. Finley, 64, of Indianapolis passed away Saturday, May 20th, 2023 after her battle with lung cancer.

She was born August 08, 1958 to Sally Finley and preceded in death by her father (James Finley), brother, (Tony Finley), son (Michael Finley), and fiancé (Steven Smith).

Sunda is survived by her mother, brother (Stacy Finley), daughter (Sheena Rash;...

Teddy W. Smith

Teddy W. Smith

May 19, 2023

Teddy W. Smith, age 70 of Indianapolis passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at his residence. Teddy was born December 13, 1952 in Arjay, Kentucky the son of Walter and Billie Jo (Bowman) Smith. He was a 1970 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis. For many years, Teddy worked as a hardscape finisher for landscaping companies, with...

Gordon James Keddie

Gordon James Keddie

May 19, 2023

 

Gordon Keddie went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19th, at the age of 78 after a long struggle with prostate cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Jane, sons and daughters-in-law Donald, Iain (Erin), David (Christina), and grandchildren Joshua, Sophia, Alexa, and one yet unborn. 

Gordon was born on December 29th, 1944, in Edinburgh, Scotland...

Richard D. Rector

Richard D. Rector

May 18, 2023

Richard D. (Rick) Rector of Carmel, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2023, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was 69. A 1971 graduate of Anderson High School, Rick was a proud member of the Golf Team. He later graduated from Indiana State University, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. In pursuit of his passion...

Sarah Jane Cooney

Sarah Jane Cooney

May 18, 2023

Sarah Jane (Lindsey) Cooney, 46, passed away on May 18, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on March 18, 1977 in Indianapolis, IN, to Tom and Paula Lindsey.  She married Matthew Cooney on July 14, 2007.     She was a brave fighter, having battled breast cancer and beating it. She always wore her heart on her sleeve. She loved...

Janet Guzier

Janet Guzier

May 18, 2023

Janet "Fields" Guzier, 72, of Beech Grove Indiana passed away on Thursday May 18th 2023.   Janet was born on August 23, 1950 in Newport Arkansas to Mary Frances Fields and Rubert "Bud" Fields. She is survived by her Brother, Gordon B. Fields, her son Brett Anthony Guzier and his wife Rhonda. Granddaughters Brook Demaree Guzier and Macey Elizabeth Guzier,...

Michael Allen Ledford

Michael Allen Ledford

May 18, 2023

 

                                                   Michael Allen Ledford

                                         November 6, 1974 ~ May 18, 2023 

 

 

Michael Allen...

Janet Therese Nagle

Janet Therese Nagle

May 18, 2023

Janet Therese Nagle 90, of Indianapolis, passed away, May 18th, 2023.  She was born October 6, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Lillian Elizabeth Healy Bordenkecher and Carl Andrew Bordenkecher.  She attended St. Philip Neri School, and St. Agnes High School.  Janet worked for the Renal Network for 28 years and retired at the age of 81.  

Janet and Bill had 3...