OBITUARIES

Joe Lee Vest

Joe Lee Vest

Feb 11, 2023

Joe Lee Vest, 88, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at SouthPointe Health Care Center. Joe was born on Saturday, September 22, 1934, to the late Edgar and Nellie (Willoughby) Vest in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was a 1952 graduate of Emmerich Manuel High School. Following graduation, he became an electrician with International Harvester.  After dedicating 30 years of work...

Donald Earl Overton, Jr.

Donald Earl Overton, Jr.

Feb 11, 2023

Donald Earl Overton, Jr., age 71 of Indianapolis passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1951 at Camp Atterbury the son of Donald and Wilma Overton, Sr. Don was a 1970 graduate of Emanuel High School. He retired from Ameritech in 2010 after working as a cable technician for 39 years. Don...

Wanda F. Phelan-Tschabold

Wanda F. Phelan-Tschabold

Feb 10, 2023

 

Wanda F. Phelan-Tschabold, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday morning February 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born at home on August 30, 1936, to the late Leo and Ruby (May) Coleman in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Being an only child, and only grandchild until the age of 10 years old, she enjoyed the full benefits of...

Reiko Ohama

Reiko Ohama

Feb 10, 2023

 

Reiko Ohama, 79, passed away on February 10, 2023, in Greenfield, IN.

Reiko Ohama was born on January 9, 1944 in the Japanese controlled Marshall Islands (Majuro), to Gunjirou Higa and Tsuru Higa.

Shortly after Reiko's birth Gunjirou, and Tsuru relocated to Okinawa where Reiko grew up on the Island of Tonaki.

At 3 weeks old her family escaped...

Kimberly E Baker

Kimberly E Baker

Feb 10, 2023

 

Reflection of Life

Kimberly E. Baker was born on August 17, 1954, as the eldest child to the late Howard and Rosemary Baker, in Des Moines, Iowa.

In 1964, the Baker family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Kimberly was educated by the Indianapolis Public School System. He attended IPS School #32 and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1972....

Yukiko Cischke

Yukiko Cischke

Feb 10, 2023

Yukiko Cischke passed away on February 10, 2023 at age 78.  She was born in Iwakuni, Japan on April, 27, 1944.  She is survived by her husband, Harold;her two sons, Chris and Karl;and her brother, Mako.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel from 2pm to 4pm

Herbert Lee Mings

Herbert Lee Mings

Feb 9, 2023

Herbert Lee Mings, ,82, passed away at Ben Hur Nursing Home on February 9, 2023.

He is survived by a son, Darren Mings of Kentucky; a brother, Vern Mings, of Moorseville; and a sister in law Lena Mings, of Crawfordsville; and several nieces and nephews along with many great nieces and nephews Herbert was proceeded in death by his parents,...

Kelly Marcus Blake

Kelly Marcus Blake

Feb 8, 2023

Kelly Marcus Blake grew up in Beaumont, Texas with her two brothers Andy and David and parents Sandi McCracken and Mike Marcus. Later, her family expanded adding Stepmom, Virginia Marcus with Stepbrother Cullen, and Stepsister Brittany, as well as Stepfather, Mike McCracken with Stepbrothers Charlie, and Gray. In her early years, Kelly’s favorite activities included dance, soccer, swim team, babysitting...

Maria Rodriguez

Maria Rodriguez

Feb 8, 2023

Our beloved Mama, Abuela, Maria Rodriguez 97, left this earth on February 8th, 2023, in Fishers, IN and is peacefully resting in the sacred arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Maria was born in Pontezuela, Santiago in the Dominican Republic on September 15, 1925. Maria is survived by her children Ana H(Carlos), Celeste W(Kevin), Victoria, Jose. Her grandchildren: Rolandito, Oscar,...

Lamona Sue Curry

Lamona Sue Curry

Feb 8, 2023

Indianapolis - Lamona Sue "Mona" Curry, 55, was born March 9, 1967 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Velma Pittman Baugh and Albert Lee. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1985 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Indiana Wesleyan University. During her career, she was employed by both Tom Wood and Ponderosa. Mona's...

Mark E. Heimbuch

Mark E. Heimbuch

Feb 8, 2023

Mark E. Heimbuch, age 69 of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1953 in Indianapolis the son of Ernest and Affy (Hondalus) Heimbuch. Mark was a 1971 graduate of Northwest High School. He married Emma Cherry on June 11, 1994 in Indianapolis. Mark worked for nearly 30 years as...

Hugh Stewart

Hugh Stewart

Feb 7, 2023

Hugh Thompson Stewart passed away February 7th, 2023. He was born October 15th, 1924 in Fishers, Indiana to Otis and Audrey Stewart. Hugh graduated from Fishers High School and was a US Navy veteran. Hugh loved everything about the Navy. He was also the owner of Industrial Adhesives of Indiana, where he worked until retirement. 

 

Hugh, "Jake" to close friends...

Rebecca Schnepf

Rebecca Schnepf

Feb 7, 2023

Rebecca Lynn (Hall) Schnepf, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023, succumbing to Alzheimer’s, a truly heartbreaking disease.

Becky was born June 26, 1940 in Waukegan, IL to Everett and Lois Hall, who preceded her in death. She had one brother, David, who also preceded her.

She met the love of her life, Chris W. Schnepf, at the...

Shirley Heaton

Shirley Heaton

Feb 7, 2023

Shirley Anne Heaton, 91 of Avon, passed away on February 7, 2023.

Shirley was born on September 20, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late George and Frances (Seidel) Figg.

Shirley was loved by every animal she met but had a special soft spot for dogs. She loved her customers from her Bank job in Park Fletcher. She worked for...

Kathryn Sue Banther

Kathryn Sue Banther

Feb 6, 2023

Indianapolis – Kathryn Sue Hinshaw Banther, 64, passed away peacefully at 10:18 AM on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born to Billy Cleon Hinshaw and Mary Alice Fulk Deere on July 26, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Kathryn graduated from Southport High School in 1976. She had two children with her former spouse, Eddie...

Patricia J. Cummings

Patricia J. Cummings

Feb 5, 2023

 

Patricia Jean Cummings entered this life on March 11, 1957 from Louise Moore and Warren Leake, Jr. She was affectionately known as Trisha, Pat and Patty Cake. Patricia rededicated her life to Christ. Patricia attended William Watson Woolen School #45 and Arsenal Technical High School.

Patricia was united in marriage to Larry Cummings, Sr. on September 14, 1979. Of...

Pamela K. Kepley

Pamela K. Kepley

Feb 5, 2023

Pamela Kay Berg Kepley, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Altamont, Illinois was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 5th around 9:40 pm. She passed comfortably surrounded by loved ones in her Indiana home. Pam had fought a courageous battle against glioblastoma since her initial diagnosis in September 2017 and again in 2022. 

  She...

Mary Frances Stephens

Mary Frances Stephens

Feb 5, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Mary Frances Napier Stephens, 73, entered into rest at 3:19 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Louie Clay and Selma Frances Miller Napier. Mary was born on August 5, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was united in marriage on May 16, 1992...

Lisa Biggs

Lisa Biggs

Feb 4, 2023

Lisa Biggs, age 61, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

 

Lisa was born in Noblesville, IN on May 20, 1961 to Earl Dayton Lewis and Ima Gene Plummer.

 

Lisa will be deeply missed by the love of her life, Patrick Horan, daughter Amber Biggs, son Joe Biggs, grandchildren Mason Ruiz, Isabella Mcintyre, June Nichols and Chase Biggs,...

Jim J. Allen

Jim J. Allen

Feb 4, 2023

Jim J. Allen, age 90 of Indianapolis passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Herbert S. and Stella (Rager) Allen. Jim was a 1950 graduate of Kirksville High School in Kirksville. Jim married the love of his life, Iris...