OBITUARIES

Gail A. Mark

Mar 23, 2023

 

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gail A Mark who returned to her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2023.

Gail was a devoted wife, loving mother and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She served others her whole life.

She was born April 25, 1942, in Okema-Ofuskee Oklahoma to Mildred Anna Riggs Deines with...

Kaleb Brian Gore

Mar 23, 2023

 

Kaleb Brian Gore, 31, of Greenfield, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Kaleb was born Monday, September 9, 1991, to Brian K. Gore and Deborah J. Clow in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kaleb is survived by his parents, Brian Gore and Deborah Clow; brother’s, Kermit Botkin, Seth Mitchell; sister, Greta (Andy) Martin; grandmother, Sandy Gore; uncles, Travis (Vickie) Gore, Paul...

Dr. Mary M. Polter

Mar 22, 2023

 

 

 

              Dr. Mary Mechelle Polter passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2023, at the age of 57.  Mechelle was born February 24, 1966, in Owensboro, KY to Mary Rose Johnston. She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1984 and earned her doctorate from Walden University in 2016.

               Influenced by the...

Michael Dean Gonzalez

Mar 22, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Michael Dean Gonzalez, 68, passed away at 3:34 AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 29, 1954 to the late Ignacio and Angelina Martinez Gonzalez in Monticello, Utah. Michael was united in marriage on September 29, 2010 to Susan Marie Wenzlaff at Faith Assembly of God in Beech Grove, Indiana.He attended...

Pamela Dee Strode

Mar 22, 2023

Pamela Dee Strode, age 83 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1939 in Framingham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Condee and Adelaide (Irving) Austin. Pam attended Arsenal Tech High School. She married the love of her life, Paul G. Strode on August 23, 1957 in Indianapolis and spent over 60...

John Raymond Lieske

Mar 22, 2023

John Raymond Lieske, 68, of Russellville, Indiana, passed away on March 22, 2023, in his home. He was a lifelong resident of Russellville. John was born September 18, 1954, at Putnam County Hospital to Harold and Flossie Lieske.

John graduated in the class of 1976 from North Putnam High School. He went on to work at Crawford Industries, Sommer Metal...

Johnathan Ailes

Mar 22, 2023

Johnathan Ailes, 19, passed away on March 22nd, 2023.

Johnathan was best known for his willingness to help others, he loved to eat and always looking for new places to try. He loved his animals and loved to go to reptile shows. He had the most beautiful eyes that when he smiled lit up the room. He always made people...

Sara Nicole Frigge

Mar 22, 2023

Sara Nicole Frigge, age 36 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family following a hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was born December 29, 1986 in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of Earl M. "Marty" and Phyllis (Tinch) Zearbaugh. Sara was a 2005 graduate of Avon High School, and furthered her...

Andrew Hammock Jr.

Mar 22, 2023

Andrew Hammock, Jr., Son of Mae And Andrew Hammock, Sr. (deceased), entered into rest March 22, 2023.

Andrew was an avid fishermen who loved teaching his children and grandchildren to fish. He loved seeing the look on their faces after their first catch. Andrew also was an avid Colts fan.

Andrew is survived by his mother, Mae Hammock;...

Ryan Hooten

Mar 21, 2023

Ryan A. Hooten, 41, of Indianapolis, died peacefully at home on March 21st, 2023. Ryan was a commercial electrician. His favorite hobby was fishing.

Ryan was preceded in death by his father, Andrew L. Hooten; and his grandmother, Bessie O'Neal Kerr.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Brenda A. Kerr of Indianapolis; his son, Jaxson R. Hooten of...

Ryan Andrew Wheeler

Mar 20, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Ryan Andrew Wheeler, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on July 15, 1988 to Victor and Elaine Diane Cunningham Wheeler in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ryan was raised by his step-father, Roy Wheeler since he was 3 years old and called him dad. He attended Perry Meridian High School. Professionally, Ryan...

John W. Leach

Mar 19, 2023

 

John (Zig) William Leach, 68, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023.

Zig was born on September 10, 1954 to Robert Paul Leach and Ruth Ann Cox in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Zig attended Speedway High School then went onto graduate from Bishop Chatard High School, he went on to further his education at several universities, studying Business...

Jesse F. Robinson

Mar 19, 2023

 

Jesse Floyd Robinson, 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana entered into eternal rest, Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born on Wednesday, June 15, 1938 to the late Floyd and Carrie L. Robinson in Bloomington Springs, TN.

Jesse worked many years in the trucking industry as terminal manager and in dispatch.  As his children recall, they could call...

Patricia A. Bohnert

Mar 17, 2023

 

Patricia A. (Morgan) Bohnert, 89, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, March 17, 2023.

She was born on Tuesday, October 24, 1933, to the late Gilbert A. and Olevia (Brown) Morgan in Ireland, Indiana.

She is survived by her sons, Doug Bohnert (Debbie Deem), Steve Bohnert (Denise); brother, Kenny Morgan; grandchildren, Jill (Brandon), Chris (Stefanie), April (Nick); great grandchildren,...

Irene P. Evans

Mar 17, 2023

Irene Payne Evans went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1926, in Preston, Maryland to William Gilbert and Fannie Watkins Payne. Irene grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and attended Girls Commercial High School where she served as student body President her senior year. After high school she worked as an...

C Helena Parsley

Mar 17, 2023

 

C Helena Parsley (Dutton, Abell). As born in Sullivan, IN in 1924. She married Ernie B. Parsley, and had 2 daughters, Julie (deceased) and Jan (Mike).

Helena worked at Eli Lilly, and retired from there. She was an incredible homemaker, cooking every day, and baking wonderful goodies.

She loved all of her friends and relatives throughout the years, including...

Donald Robinson

Mar 16, 2023

Donald "Bucky" Robinson, 94, passed away on March 16, 2023, in Florida. Bucky was born to the late, Howard Robinson and Helen Cheslyn Robinson Davidson. Bucky served in the Air Force and later retired from Western Electric.

Bucky was married to his late wife, Phyllis Catron Robinson and together they had three children. Bucky and Phyllis enjoyed many years together...

Ella D. Sims Okeke Anderson

Mar 16, 2023

Indianapolis - Ella D. Sims Okeke Anderson, 66, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. She was born January 17, 1957 in Paducah, TX to the late Robert Sims and Fannie McClay. She served her family as a homemaker. She loved her family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as she could. She also enjoyed listening to music.Ella was...

Eugene Altman Merrell

Mar 16, 2023

Lt. Col. Eugene Altman Merrell, USAF (Retired)

Eugene A. Merrell, known to all as Gene, was born in Jonesboro, AR, on July 21, 1922 to Eltha Hardy Merrell and Louis Herndon Merrell. After Gene's birth, the family returned to Ft. Stanton, NM where they remained until the post closed in 1953. He fondly considered himself to be a native of...

Timothy Scott Edwards

Mar 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Scott Edwards, a beloved member of the Indianapolis community and a dedicated member of the Butler University Sigma Chi fraternity. He passed away on March 15th, 2023, at the age of 63.

Timothy was born on October 30th, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a graduate of Brebeuf...