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John Robert Christopher Bradley

John Robert Christopher Bradley

Jan 4, 2020

John Robert Christopher Bradley, age 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 1:51 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in his home. He was born to the late Edmund J. and Helen M. (Markey) Bradley on May 20, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana. John was united in marriage on March 8, 1968 to Carol L. (York) Bradley in Indianapolis and she...

Linda Carol Kinch

Linda Carol Kinch

Jan 3, 2020

Linda Carol Fulcher Kinch, 73, of Alexandria, IN, passed away on January 3, 2020, in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 with visitation at noon and service at 1:00 p.m. at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Valerie McCann will be officiating the service. Linda was born in Beaufort, North Carolina...

Gary Earl Smith

Gary Earl Smith

Jan 2, 2020

Gary Earl Smith, 64, passed away peacefully at his home with family in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was born October 9, 1955 in Albany Kentucky, the oldest son of the late Kenneth and Bonnie L. (Adkins) Smith. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1982 with many honors, Magna Cum Laude,...

Marjorie M. Gaier

Marjorie M. Gaier

Jan 1, 2020

Marjorie M. Gaier, 101, died January 1, 2020 at Timbercrest Senior Living, North Manchester, IN. She was born January 28, 1918 in Cambridge, MA the eldest daughter of Jasper & Hazel (Butler) Carle. Her sister was Barbara (Carle) Tucker from Richmond, IN. Marge was a homemaker marrying Sergt. William G Gaier in 1943 when he was in the Army Air...

Alfaretta Mae Rairden

Alfaretta Mae Rairden

Jan 1, 2020

Alfaretta "Sis" M. Rairden, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 1, 2020. Alfaretta was born on December 1, 1928, in West Fairview, Pennsylvania to the late Adam Charles and Sarah Rutter. Alfarette was married to her husband, William E. Rairden for 49 years and together they had three beautiful children. Sis loved playing bingo every Friday night at St....

Arno Dykstra

Arno Dykstra

Jan 1, 2020

Arno Dykstra began the new year in heaven reunited with his wife Helen. He was 89 years old when he passed away in the early morning hours of January 1. Arno was born on April 1, 1930 in Byron Center, Michigan as the youngest of four brothers born to Edward and Minnie (Folkerstma) Dykstra – his brothers being Marvin, Gerald...

Alrick Steven  Thedwall

Alrick Steven Thedwall

Dec 31, 2019

On December 31st, 2019, Alrick Thedwall passed away at home surrounded by his family at the end of an 8-year battle with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Rick was born in 1951 near Asbury Park NJ and loved the shore from an early age. He graduated from Marietta College in 1973, and began a long career in television broadcasting...

Betty McLeod

Betty McLeod

Dec 31, 2019

Betty McLeod, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 31, 2019. She was born on March 3, 1925 to Ralph A. and Genevieve McLeod. They preceded her in death along with her only brother, Phillip M. McLeod. Betty was an Indiana University graduate and Master’s Degree recipient from Vermont College for Women, where she received a Distinguished Graduate award. Ms....

Lana Diane Schuerman

Lana Diane Schuerman

Dec 30, 2019

Lana Diane Schuerman, 20, of Carmel, Indiana, was born on June 11, 1999 and attended Carmel High School. Lana died suddenly on December 30; she is survived by her father and mother Erich Lee and Doria Louise (Waddell) Schuerman; her two brothers Ray and Payton; grandparents Judy and Larry Schuerman and Marvene Waddell; her aunts and uncles: Brett and Loretta...

Glenn Rogers Johnson

Glenn Rogers Johnson

Dec 30, 2019

Glenn Rogers Johnson, age 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 7:50 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born to the late John Robert and Lillibelle (Rogers) Johnson on August 10, 1934 in Beloit, Wisconsin Glenn graduated from Valparaiso University in 1956 with a major in both Psychology and Sociology and a...

Raylene Dorothy Branham

Raylene Dorothy Branham

Dec 30, 2019

Raylene Dorothy Branham, age 80, of Beech Grove, Indiana formerly of North Vernon passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born to the late Leonard and Florence (White) Hires on July 31, 1939 in Anderson, Indiana. Raylene was a jack of all trades having various jobs throughout her life. She was a beautician, bartender, cook,...

James "Jim" Lawrence Stebnicki

James "Jim" Lawrence Stebnicki

Dec 29, 2019

James Lawrence Stebnicki, 68, of Greenfield, passed away on December 29, 2019. Jim is survived by his wife of 41 years, Vera; son, David Stebnicki; stepson, Gary Spangler; mother, Lorraine “Jean” Stebnicki; siblings, Irene Holloman, Barbara Ratcliff, Allen Stebnicki, Patricia Garo; and Gail Wisehart; his fur-baby, Maddy; and many other family members and friends. A Celebration of Life will be...

Donald Ray Hurst

Donald Ray Hurst

Dec 29, 2019

Donald Ray Hurst, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 29, 2019 at Greenwood Healthcare Center. Donald was born on January 14, 1943, to the late Ray and Iris (Sales) Hurst in Houston, Texas. A visitation will be held on January 17, 2020 at Indiana Funeral Care - Greenwood Chapel, 2433 E. Main St. Greenwood, IN 46143, from 12:00 PM...

Chun Cha Baggs

Chun Cha Baggs

Dec 29, 2019

Chun Cha Baggs, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on December 29, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2019 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel; with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.

David Bowman

David Bowman

Dec 27, 2019

David Bowman, “Uncle Dave”, of Avon, Indiana went to be with the Lord on 12/27/2019. David proudly served his country in WWII, earning 3 bronze stars. He was part of the First Air Commado Unit, stationed at Hay Field in North Africa during the China, Burma, India campaign, providing assistance during the “Invasion of the Gliders.” David always considered himself...

Harold Bontrager

Harold Bontrager

Dec 27, 2019

Harold Bontrager, 81, of Sedona, AZ passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, in McCordsville, IN surrounded by his family. He was born November 1, 1938 in Holton, KS. He was the son of Donald L. and Helen M. Meers Bontrager. Harold graduated from Holton High School in 1957, Kansas State University and Oregon State University with a Masters Degree in...

Norman Ellis Scott

Norman Ellis Scott

Dec 26, 2019

Norman Ellis Scott, 64, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2019. Norman was born on June 1, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana and is a 1974 graduate of Westfield High School. Norman worked at Bud's Truck Stop on Harding Street for 20 years until it closed. He did various jobs, the last of which was delivering heating...

Brandon Lee Connor

Brandon Lee Connor

Dec 26, 2019

Our handsome Brandon Lee Connor, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away in his sleep the early hours of December 26, 2019. He was born May 24, 1982, the son of David Connor and Jonell (Cartwright) Wethington. Brandon grew up a little bit country and a little bit beach boy…hence the 1980’s sun-bleached highlights and rat tail haircut! As an ornery youngster,...

Maria Guadalupe Padilla

Maria Guadalupe Padilla

Dec 26, 2019

Maria Guadalupe (Hernandez) Padilla, age 62, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to the late Romualdo Hernandez and Maria Guadalupe Velasquez Hernandez on May 12, 1957 in Guadalajara, Mexico. In 1998 Maria married Joe Padilla in California and he passed away in...

Jerry Nelson Manion

Jerry Nelson Manion

Dec 26, 2019

Jerry passed peacefully from this life at the age of 75 and in the comfort of his home. Jerry served in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. Together, Jerry and Marlene, his wife of 51 years, had three children: Lori Hamilton, Lisa Frisbie and Jerry Manion Jr. Jerry has five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to...

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