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Mark Walker Burchfield

Mark Walker Burchfield

Apr 10, 2023

Mark Walker Burchfield passed away on April 10, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 18, 1950, to Jean and Charles Burchfield.

Mark served in the Air Force before working for over 25 years for the US Postal Service. He enjoyed several years of retirement.

Mark is survived by his sister, Barbara, brother, Bill, brother, Jeff and his...

Curtis Ray Johnson

Curtis Ray Johnson

Apr 9, 2023

Curtis Ray Johnson, age 59 of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 26, 1963 in Beech Grove, Indiana the son of Clifford and Rosie (Carter) Johnson. Curt was a 1981 graduate of Franklin Central High School and following graduation he attended Ivy Tech College, where...

Barbara Kelly

Barbara Kelly

Apr 9, 2023

 

Our sister, Aunt and dearest friend, Barbara Anne Kelly departed this earth on April 9th, Easter Sunday, to join her beloved Bobby and her little sister, Mary Lou.

Barbara was a fun spirited soul, an infinite source of light & laughter, who taught us all not to take life too seriously.

All who knew her, recognized what a giving...

Winifred Jeanell Wulf

Winifred Jeanell Wulf

Apr 9, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Winifred Jeanell Bardell Wulf, 89, passed away at 1:25 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at The Altenheim Community in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on October 12, 1933 to the late Gene Bardell and Mary Elizabeth Snow Shields in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Winifred married Forrest Wulf in 1952 at St. John Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.She worked...

Robert Allan Wendell

Robert Allan Wendell

Apr 9, 2023

Robert "Bob" Allan Wendell, 86 – A veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served in the Korean War.Bob was born March 14, 1937 and went to his heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, and great great grandpa.Bob was a wonderful man who deeply loved his family,...

William R. Margason

William R. Margason

Apr 9, 2023

 

William R. Margason, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.

William was born on Tuesday, August 8, 1939, in Franklin, Indiana.

William enlisted into the United States Air Force on September 25, 1959, in Franklin, Indiana and served 4 years and was honorably discharged on September 24, 1963, from Dow Air Force Base, Maine. He was...

Debra Jean McKnight

Debra Jean McKnight

Apr 8, 2023

 

Debra Jean McKnight, 73, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 8, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. (Debbie) as she was affectionately known as, was born on March 10, 1950, to Jake and Rozella (Armour) McKnight. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools.

 

 

Debra worked in neonatal care at Methodist Hospital where she was affectionately named “road runner” when carrying...

Donna Rose Whalen

Donna Rose Whalen

Apr 7, 2023

Donna Rose Whalen, age 84 of Indianapolis passed away on April 7, 2023 in Indianapolis. She was born December 4, 1938 in Pine Ridge, South Dakota the daughter of Frank and Lillian Bertha (Allman) Siers, Sr. Donna attended Holy Rosary Mission School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She married Robert "Pete" Whalen. Donna began her family in 1956 and was...

Robert Molyneux

Robert Molyneux

Apr 7, 2023

Robert Allen Molyneux, known to all as Bobby, died at Rosegate Commons on April 7, 2023. He was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 20, 1951 but soon moved to Sayreville, where he graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1970. For most of his life, he was a shipping and receiving clerk for the Boy Scouts of...

Andrew Joseph Albertson

Andrew Joseph Albertson

Apr 7, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Andrew Joseph Albertson, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 7, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to the late Edwin Steve and Janet Gail Creech Albertson on January 29, 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Andrew studied Law at Ball State University. He worked in the auto industry as a mechanic for many years. Andrew enjoyed listening to music...

Donna Darlene Southerland

Donna Darlene Southerland

Apr 7, 2023

Donna Darlene (Swartz) Southerland age 79, died peacefully at her son’s home in Greenfield, IN, Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born June 30, 1943 in Shelbyville, IN. She was the daughter of Carl Swartz and Bonnie (Means) Swartz.

Donna was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister Bonita Duncan and daughter, Shannon Lynn Southerland.

She is...

Mike O'Friel

Mike O'Friel

Apr 7, 2023

Robert M. “Mike” O’Friel, III

  Mike O’Friel (Robert M. O’Friel, III), 67, was born on March 19, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, and passed away on April 7, 2023, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, following chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer. Mike was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer in July 2018, but through the efforts of the wonderful doctors...

Beth Ann Cheney

Beth Ann Cheney

Apr 6, 2023

 

Beth Ann (Stohler) Cheney, age 73, of Upland, Indiana passed away in her home on April 6, 2023.  She entered this life on March 10, 1950 in Anderson, Indiana.  She was the loving daughter of the late Reverend Artie Everett Stohler and late Mary Elizabeth (Roney) Stohler.  Beth was a graduate of Pendleton High School and a licensed beautician. ...

Joan Stratyner

Joan Stratyner

Apr 6, 2023

Joan Teresia Marie Shea Stratyner passed away on April 6, 2023, after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 17, 1949, the daughter of Mary Commons Shea and Daniel Shea. She grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and graduated from Our Lady of Grace Academy in 1967. She married Allen Cedric Stratyner in...

Joan Stratyner

Joan Stratyner

Apr 6, 2023

Joan Teresia Marie Shea Stratyner passed away on April 6, 2023, after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 17, 1949, the daughter of Mary Commons Shea and Daniel Shea. She grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and graduated from Our Lady of Grace Academy in 1967. She married Allen Cedric Stratyner in...

Shelly M. Batts

Shelly M. Batts

Apr 5, 2023

Shelly Marie Batts, age 47 of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born June 5, 1975 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina the daughter of Darrell J. and Debra Rae (Shelton) Donoho. Shelly attended Frankfort High School in Frankfort, Indiana. She most recently worked as a receptionist for Lute Supply Company. Shelly enjoyed cooking, shopping, taking...

Suzanne Mary Snoddy

Suzanne Mary Snoddy

Apr 5, 2023

Suzanne Mary Snoddy, age 60 of Indianapolis passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 13, 1962 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas R. and Norma J. (Kelley) Spencer. Suzanne was a 1980 graduate of Roncalli High School, and following high school she earned her associates degree from Ivy...

Vivian Watson

Vivian Watson

Apr 5, 2023

 

Vivian (Bolser) Watson, 64, of Boggstown, Indiana passed away peacefully April 5th, 2023.  

Vivian married William "Bo" Watson on Dec 15th, 1977.  She loved her family and friends.  She enjoyed working in her greenhouse, growing flowers, and caring for her plants.  Vivian was a member of the Joseph Boggs Society for Historic Preservation.

Survivors include husband, William; sister, Connie...

Lawrence W. Pelletier

Lawrence W. Pelletier

Apr 4, 2023

 

Lawrence W Pelletier Jr., of Indianapolis, IN, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 of natural causes. Lawrence was born April 22, 1954 in Saint Petersburg, FL to Lawrence W Pelletier, Sr. and Phyllis J. Pelletier (Mills) (both deceased). Lawrence was one of four children. Two brothers, Stephen Pelletier and Richard Pelletier who are both deceased, and...

Jefferson Phillips Jr.

Jefferson Phillips Jr.

Apr 3, 2023

 

 

            In my heart there is a vacancy because it was time for you to go. God called you home. You have achieved success, lived well, and laughed after and loved much. You have enjoyed the trust of pure women, and gained the respect of intelligent men, and the love of little children. You have left the world...