OBITUARIES

Edward Ray Elder

Edward Ray Elder

Apr 10, 2022

Edward Ray Elder “Eddie” 80, of Fairland, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, in his home. Edward was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Detective Sgt. for the Marion County Sheriff Department and a Reserve Deputy at the Shelby County Sheriff Department. Edward and his wife, Deanna, were owner operators of Elder Excavating for 26 years. Edward...

Shelley Kay Kilburn

Shelley Kay Kilburn

Apr 9, 2022

Shelley Kay Kilburn, 51 of Indianapolis, passed away on April 9, 2022. Shelley was born on November 24, 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Paul and Peggy June Kilburn. Shelley worked in the food industry in many different roles throughout the years. Shelley enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandkids. She loved animals and helping others anytime she could. Shelley...

Bret M. Hager

Bret M. Hager

Apr 9, 2022

Bret M. Hager, 43, of Greenfield, Indiana, formerly Indianapolis passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Greenfield, Indiana due to complications from MS. . He was born on Saturday, Mary 6, 1978 to the late Francis Eugene and Debbie Jo (Cromer) Hager in Indianapolis, Indiana. There are no services scheduled.

Frank J. Wieczorek

Frank J. Wieczorek

Apr 8, 2022

Frank J. Wieczorek, 68 years old, passed away Friday April 8th, 2022. Frank was born in Camp Lejune, North Carolina August 30, 1953 to Leo and Joan Wieczorek. He attended St. Lawrence Catholic school and Latin School in Indianapolis, graduating in 1971. Frank was a lineman for Indianapolis Power and Light for 30 years. He retired and began to enjoy...

Philip  Lee Martin

Philip Lee Martin

Apr 8, 2022

Philip Lee Martin, 80, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home with family by his side. He was born on Monday, December 29, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William and Glenda (Anderson) Langland. Philip graduated from Creston High School in 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He participated in athletics and played football and...

Richard  H. G. Preston

Richard H. G. Preston

Apr 8, 2022

Richard H G Preston, 76, of Fishers, IN. passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. Richard was born to the late Harold and Audrey Preston on March 6, 1946. Richard served in the US Navy aboard the USS Hunley stationed in Scotland. He retired as a self-employed contractor. Richard is survived by sister, Pam Brolin. He is preceded in death...

Paul Bisesi

Paul Bisesi

Apr 7, 2022

Paul M Bisesi, age 58, passed away peacefully at home in the care of his loving wife on April 7th, 2022. Extremely quick-witted and sharp, Paul was always telling a funny story that inevitably captivated his audience. He loved animals and was known to bring in any stray that ‘found him’. Paul loved to work with his hands and was...

Juanita Merchant

Juanita Merchant

Apr 7, 2022

Obituary for Juanita Griggs, September 21, 1931 to April 4, 2022. Juanita was born September 21, 1931, in Sun, West Virginia the youngest child born to Eddie Boyd Griggs and Mary Griggs (nee Williams.) Juanita was a life-long Christian having accepted Christ as her Savior as a young child. She was an Alumnus of Bluefield State College, located in Bluefield,...

Lela Imogene Bryant

Lela Imogene Bryant

Apr 7, 2022

Lela Imogene Bryant, 92, of Indianapolis (and formerly Clearwater, Florida), passed away on April 07, 2022. Lela was born on June 8th, 1929 in Clay City Indiana to Ray and Verna Sinders. She married Jack L Bryant on August 13, 1948, who preceded her in passing on March 1st, 2016. Lela was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted...

Sandra Whalen

Sandra Whalen

Apr 6, 2022

Sandra Whalen, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April 6, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born May 18, 1947, to James and Nadine Teskey. She ran the local flower shop and garden center known as The Flower Mill for over 30 years. She is survived by her son, Bert Whalen and her two brothers, James, and...

Gary Lee Dunagan Sr.

Gary Lee Dunagan Sr.

Apr 5, 2022

Indianapolis, IN – Gary Lee Dunagan Sr., 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on September 29, 1959 to the late Richard Cecil "Dick" and Brenda J. (Stock) Dunagan in Indianapolis, IN.Gary collected coins and clocks. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Gary loved his grandchildren and spending...

Carolyn K Frey

Carolyn K Frey

Apr 4, 2022

Carolyn Kay Frey, 74, of Greenwood went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 04, 2022, surrounded by her family. Carol was born on July 15, 1947, to the late Carl Morgan Kuetemeier and Marylin Bernice Kuetemeier in Indianapolis, Indiana. Carol is survived by her son, Michael (Francine) Coleman, Kurt (Barbara) Coleman; bonus sons, Jason (BB) Frey, Scott...

E Mark Evans

E Mark Evans

Apr 3, 2022

E. Mark Evans of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April 3, 2022. Mark was born on December 18, 1968 to Edward and Jean Evans in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Edward Evans. He is survived by his mother, Jean Evans, sister and brother-in-law, Lesley and Kevin Coppedge, and their children; Sammi (Joel) Weyrauch, Allie Coppedge,...

Natalie Ashanin

Natalie Ashanin

Apr 3, 2022

Natalie Otdelnoff Ashanin, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022 at Marquette Health Center. Born April 1, 1931, in Bronx, New York, Natalie was the daughter of Eugene and Alexandra Otdelnoff of Novorossiysk, Russia. She was raised in Lakewood, New Jersey, where she was a devout communicant at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. An alumna of Douglass College...

Kevin DeArcy Martin

Kevin DeArcy Martin

Apr 3, 2022

Kevin DeArcy Martin “Cadillac” as he was affectionately called by his Mom, and “Kdogg” by his Colts Family, was born March 20, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana to George Augusta Martin and Sadie Malone. Kevin was the baby of six children. Kevin attended elementary schools #41 and #60 and High Schools Shortridge and Arlington in Indianapolis Indiana. After graduation he joined...

Nathan D. Smith

Nathan D. Smith

Apr 2, 2022

Indianapolis - Nathan "Nate" D. Smith, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Nathan was born March 31, 1996 to Doug Smith and Sabrina (Stewart) Swinehart. He was a 2014 graduate of Franklin Central High School. Nathan was currently working for Crossroads Dairy in Indianapolis. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and keeping up with all current events. Nathan liked...

Charles Michael Harris Jr.

Charles Michael Harris Jr.

Apr 2, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Michael Harris Jr. was born in Chicago Illinois on February 24, 1971, to the union of Phyllis and C. Michael Harris Sr. His Father proceeded him in death. Also, both of his grandfathers, Cash Tony and Riley Jackson and two of his uncles, Daryl and William (Billy) proceeded him in death. Chuck attended Saint Thaddeus Catholic Grammar School...

Carolyn Sue Johns

Carolyn Sue Johns

Apr 1, 2022

Indianapolis, IN – Carolyn Sue (Bullock) Johns, 78, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on April 3, 1943 to the late Robert and Alvirgie (Simpson) Bullock in Indianapolis, IN.Carolyn graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1962. In her leisure, Carolyn watched old westerns on television and read the...

Michael Tolan

Michael Tolan

Apr 1, 2022

Indianapolis, IN – Michael Tolan, 76, passed away on the night of Friday, April 1, 2022 at his residence. He was the loving son of the late George W. and Jessalynn (Golden) Tolan born on July 21, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN. Michael was united in marriage on December 4, 1965 to Cecilia I. Terry at Southport Baptist Church. He graduated...

Randall Thomas Orr

Randall Thomas Orr

Apr 1, 2022

ORR, RANDALL THOMAS, age 74 of Covington, IN passed away April 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife Nancy and his 2 children Christy and R.T. (Becky). He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Ginger; and 2 brothers Jeff and Leonard. Also surviving are his sisters; Bonnie (Bob Wright), Diane, Joanne, Susan, and Karen (Larry Fisher)...