It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Paul Peter Motlenski (Greenfield, Indiana), born in New York, who passed away on February 11, 2021, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn his many family and friends. Paul served our Country in the United States Army, through the Vietnam War. Receiving National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service...
Howard Denton Hail, age 85, of Willow Branch IN, passed away Thursday, February 11th, 2020 at his residence. He fought a long battle with a little-known progressive disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, (see PSP.org for more information). He was born on April 11th, 1935 in Somerset, KY as the son of Bennie E. and Mary O. (Farmer) Hail. He graduated from...
Albert Kenneth "Butch" Rayl II, 74 of Morristown, passed away on February 10, 2021 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana. Butch was born on October 4, 1946 in Morristown, Indiana to the late Albert and Dorothy Rayl. Butch married Phyllis "Sue" (Vanduyn) Rayl who survives him. Butch graduated from Morristown High School in 1964 and immediately joined the military. After...
Ruby C. Brothers, 81, of Indianapolis, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born September 18, 1939 in Centertown, Kentucky to Charles Andrew Taylor and Mattie Bell (Kuykendoll) Taylor. Ruby was a mother, animal lover (especially cats, geese, and goats) and a huge Charley Pride fan. She is survived by a daughter, Cathy Brothers (William Greene)...
James Thomas Borum Sr, 56, died on February 9, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Judy Smith, father William Earl Borum, and recently deceased mother, Peggy Borum. He is survived by his two children; James Thomas Borum Jr and Chaney Borum, and mother of his children Melissa Antonetty as well as his two cats;...
Steven Thomas Jacobs, 54, of Indianapolis, died February 9, 2021 after a brief but intense battle with lymphoma. Although Steve openly characterized this disease as “B.S” to family, his hospice nurses were impressed by his politeness and congeniality. He was born in Champaign Urbana, IL on September 8, 1966 to Phyllis (Youtz) and Thomas M Jacobs. Steve graduated from Carmel...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Yoo, of Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 8, 2021. Susan passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Susan received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. During that time, she met and fell in love with her chemistry lab partner, Steven Kim. They would go on to...
On February 8, 2021 this young son went home to be with his Heavenly Father. JeVanté Lee Lancaster Jr. was born on December 26, 2020 to Alexis Primus and JeVanté Lee Lancaster Sr. Along with his parents, JeVanté leaves behind his twin brother JaiLeil; his older brother, Jayden; older sisters, Jaliyah and Amiyah; grandmothers, Kim Lancaster and Darlene Grant; grandfather,...
Thomas B. Brown was born in Attica, IN, 10 July 40, to mother D. Adeline Sappington and Oliver Basil Brown. Grew up in Terre Haute. Graduated from Rose Polytechnic (now Rose-Hulman) in 1963. In 1966 married his best friend, Judith R Kilgo, and were only separated by her death from breast cancer in 2003. That union produced two children (Courtney...
LTC Clinton L. Williams Jr, US Army Retired Clint was born November 4, 1931 in Guntown, MS. He passed peacefully with his family by his side on February 4, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Mississippi State and his Masters from University of Southern Mississippi and was very active in ROTC. In 1954, he joined the...
(Mary) Joanne Quinlan King, 88, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on February 4, 2021. Born on May 10th, 1932 in Covington, KY to Leonard and Marie Quinlan. She was the widow of Alexander Pence King Jr. and they were married for 59 years. She belonged to Holy Spirit Catholic Church and enjoyed making liturgical banners for the church. She took...
Dorothy "Dot" Jean Strouse, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away February 4, 2021. Dorothy is survived by her children, Jennifer J. Huckleberry (Gary), Teresa E. Coleman (Marlon) and Richard S. Strouse (Terri), six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard R. Strouse and her two daughters, Deborah S. Bryant and Kathleen L. Strouse. Final care...
On Thursday, February 4, 2021, Sandra Kay Cooksey, loving wife and mother passed away at age 60. Sandra was born July 20, 1960 in Grand Forks, ND to Garland and Ruby (Evans) Kelly. She was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her daughters and spending time with her grandchildren. She was married to Wilbur Dean Cooksey for very close to 39...
Kathleen M. Paras (Picchietti) passed peacefully on February 3, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kathleen was born on December 12, 1926, to Attilio and Olga (Boilini) Picchietti in North Judson, Indiana, a town she lived in and cherished for 89 years. After graduating from North Judson High School, she spent several years in South Bend, Indiana attending South Bend College of...
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Bryant Frazier, age 20 our youngest son, a brother, family member and devoted friend passed unexpectedly after being found unresponsive in his college dorm room on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Those who knew Bryant, even just a little, knew him as a jokester and undiscovered comedian. His lighthearted spirit and sense of humor made...
James Dallas Viles, Sr. 67, of Wanamaker, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born on Saturday, March 21, 1953 to the late Robert Ray and Rose Lee (Markins) Viles in Indianapolis, Indiana. James is survived by his children, Amy (Brandy) Viles, James (Angela) Viles, Brittni Viles; grandchildren, Summer Viles, Skyler Viles, Jaida Freeman, Maria Viles, Miranda...
Frederick H. Graham passed away peacefully at home on February 3rd, 2021 at 10:30 PM surrounded by family and friends singing “Blessed Assurance.” Fred was born on March 10th, 1951 in Dearborn, Michigan and was 69 at the time of death. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Ernest, mother, Virginia and sister, Sarah. He is survived by his...
Dorothy Jean (Clampit) Heald, 88, of Danville, Indiana passed away on February 3, 2021 after a short illness with Covid-19 Pneumonia. She was born January 21,1933 in the Prairie Grove Community, Drew County, Arkansas. Her parents were Calvin Ernest Clampit and Scottie Myrtle (Thurman) Clampit. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Maurice Heald; her parents;...
Gary Muse, 61, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born on April 24, 1959 to Rondal and Ruby (Criswell) Muse. He is preceded in death by his father, Rondal Muse. He is survived by his mother, Ruby (Criswell) Muse and his sisters, Vicky Eubanks (Dave) and Debra Waters (Greg). Gary is...
Betty Quadrozzi, age 87, passed away peacefully February 1st, 2021 with family at her bedside. She was born May 9th, 1933 in Hulbert, Michigan to Melissa and Ross Payton. Betty loved her family very much. She left her family with many memories of her dancing, golfing, crocheting, sewing, cooking, baking, shopping, and enjoying country music together. Her heart and hands...