OBITUARIES

Kathy Shoemaker

Kathy Shoemaker

Dec 29, 2021

Kathy Shoemaker, dedicated mother, sister, aunt, and friend left this world suddenly on December 29, 2021, at age 67. Born in Noblesville, Indiana to Evelyn and Glen Thomas, Sr. on April 22, 1954, Kathy’s tenacious spirit was evident right away—as was necessary as the 3rd child in their sibling group of 10. Kathy went on to pursue her passion of...

Judith Ann Wilber

Judith Ann Wilber

Dec 29, 2021

Muncie- Judith Wilber 65, of Muncie In, passed away Wednesday December 29th, 2021 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born July 16th 1956 to Wanda and Chester Rouse. Judy was a stay at home mom and nana that loved her family to the core. She married the love of her life on July 14th, 1982...

Gary D. Luster

Gary D. Luster

Dec 28, 2021

Gary Dale Luster, age 57, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 28, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital & Health Center. Gary was born on February 21, 1964, in Houstonville, KY, he was the son of the late Bertram and Edith (Johnson) Luster. Gary was a true lover of life and to those who surrounded him. He was a free...

Amelia M. Autry

Amelia M. Autry

Dec 28, 2021

Amelia M Autry February 22, 1928 – December 28, 2021 Amelia was born in Richmond, Staten Island, NY. She later moved to Jackson New Jersey with her husband Odell, daughter Theresa and two sons Richard and Allen. She lived in New Jersey until December of 2020 when she moved to Carmel Indiana where she lived out her life with her...

Robert Franklin Patton

Robert Franklin Patton

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Franklin Patton, 75, was born November 16, 1946 in Bloomington, IL, to Philip Franklin Patton and Lucy Catherine Mailer Patton. He passed away of pancreatic cancer on December 28, 2021 at his home in Fishers, IN. Bob married Sheryl Lyn Myers December 25, 1973 in Portland, Oregon. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Lyn of Fishers, IN;...

Josephine Clevenger

Josephine Clevenger

Dec 28, 2021

In Loving Memory of Josephine Mitsue Mukai Clevenger Indianapolis – 92, passed from this world on the evening of December 28, 2021, at home, and took her last breath in the arms of her eldest granddaughter with whom she had a very close relationship. Affectionately known as “Obaba” or “Jo” by many who loved her, Josephine was born in Lihue,...

James Richard Luttrell Sr.

James Richard Luttrell Sr.

Dec 28, 2021

James Richard Luttrell Sr., 74, of Crestwood, Kentucky, formerly of Greenwood, Indiana passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his home. He was born on Friday, December 5, 1947 to the late Richard S. and Inell (Branham) Luttrell in Indianapolis, Indiana. James married the love of his life Penny J. Barrett on February 11, 1966 and they spent 55 years...

Daniel John Moore

Daniel John Moore

Dec 28, 2021

Daniel J. "Danny" Moore, 76, passed away on December 28, 2021 in Mooresville, Indiana. Danny was born on February 10, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Delbert and Mossy Rose Moore. Danny was retired from the Indianapolis Star News. Danny is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorinda; son, John Daniel Moore; daughter, Tarry Lambert; and grandsons, Zach...

Mary  Standard

Mary Standard

Dec 28, 2021

Mary Standard, 97, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Her late husband William Standard and son; M. Jesse Eubanks Preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing daughters; Mrs. Dianne (John) Johnson of Richmond, Virginia, Ms. Valerie Duncan and...

Georgia Ann Troy

Georgia Ann Troy

Dec 28, 2021

Georgia A. Troy, 60, of Camby, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021. She was born to Susan and Gary Vaal in Washington, Indiana on Wednesday, May 10th, 1961. Georgia will be remembered as a kind, caring woman who loved her family deeply. Her children and her grandchildren were her whole life. She supported her son Daniel when he...

Helen Elizabeth Wright

Helen Elizabeth Wright

Dec 27, 2021

Indianapolis - Helen Elizabeth Wright, 81, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born December 18, 1940 in Stamping Ground, KY to the late James and Alva Baird Wright. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1959. She served her community as a medical secretary. Ms. Wright's hobbies included growing plants and collecting Mickey Mouse and butterfly items....

Norma Jean Spencer

Norma Jean Spencer

Dec 27, 2021

Norma Jean Spencer, age 92, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on the morning of December 27, 2021. Norma was born in Indianapolis on September 23, 1929, she was the daughter to the late Henry and Sylvia (McKahan) Kelley. On December 31, 1949, Norma married, the love of her life, Thomas R. Spencer who passed away on...

Karen D. Low

Karen D. Low

Dec 27, 2021

Karen D. Low (Richardson, Hollingsworth, Patty), 55, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 27, 2021, with family by her side. She was happily married with two fur babies, she also had three children and four grandchildren, who she loved with all of her heart. Karen was born in Los Angeles, California on June 16th, 1966 to...

Jack Eugene Van Paris

Jack Eugene Van Paris

Dec 27, 2021

Jack Eugene Van Paris lived a charmed life. On December 5, 1927, he was born to Levan and Irene (Van Lake) Van Paris, who preceded him in death as did his siblings Van, Richard and Pat. He enjoyed good health throughout his life, right up until two weeks before he left this world on December 27, 2021, surrounded by his...

David Schum

David Schum

Dec 27, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – David Schum, 84, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021, just 8 short days after his beloved partner, Sharon Murley. David was born March 21, 1937 in Dale, IN. He graduated from the Kentucky Military Institute in Lyndon, Kentucky. He went directly into the Air Force and was stationed at Laredo Air Force Base...

Thomas Bauer

Thomas Bauer

Dec 26, 2021

Thomas Walter Bauer, 77, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 26, 2021, at Franciscan St. Francis Health. Tom was born on June 17, 1944, in Brazil, IN, he was the son of the late Walter and Rozella (Davis) Bauer. Tom graduated from Warren Central High School in the class of 1962. In 1965, Tom proudly served his country by...

Terri Celeste Nissley

Terri Celeste Nissley

Dec 26, 2021

Heaven welcomed an angel…. Terri Celeste Nissley, 63, of Greenfield, IN, formerly of Chillicothe, IL, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Indianapolis surrounded by her husband, daughter, and siblings. Terri was a beautiful and incredible wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, actively involved with family, church, community, and her family’s real estate business. Her legacy includes leaving successful careers at...

Kody Ryan Farrar

Kody Ryan Farrar

Dec 25, 2021

Kody Ryan Farrar, age 18, of Indianapolis, passed away suddenly at his residence on December 25, 2021. Kody was born in Indianapolis on October 1, 2003, he was the son of to John Farrar and Mary Ann (Kortz) Ferguson. Kody worked as a team member for White Castle. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, making music, making everyone around...

Robert Louis Andrews

Robert Louis Andrews

Dec 25, 2021

In the wee hours of Christmas morning, 2021, a good man died. He was not a perfect man; he was not a saint; he was kind and smart and generous of himself. He loved reading books; most of all poetry, spy novels and murder mysteries. He loved puzzles and sports and betting on sports. He was passionate about politics. He...

Jo Dean Yarno

Jo Dean Yarno

Dec 25, 2021

Jo Dean Yarno 84, passed away on December 25, 2021. She was born on October 16, 1937, in Merom, Indiana to Ross and Edith (Bush) Rockwell. Jo Dean graduated from Mill Creek High School in 1955. She continued her education, graduating from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and her master’s degree in Education. Her teaching...