OBITUARIES
Sandra Grier Orth
Apr 26, 2026
Sandra Grier Orth passed away on April 26, 2026 at her home in Carmel, IN. She was born on June 5, 1965 in Middletown, OH to Perry and Shirley (Swanson) Grier, both preceded her in death. She graduated from Miami (Ohio) University and had a long career with a Mutual Fund company.
Sandy enjoyed the finer things in life, but found...
Jack Burdette
Apr 26, 2026
Jack Bennie Burdette, 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1939, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Coleman and Shirley Burdette.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Kenny, Tom, Terry, Doug, and Ted; and his sister, Charlotte.
He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Terri (Bundy);...
Sandra "Sandy" Quakenbush
Apr 26, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" Quakenbush, born on October 3, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Trafalgar, Indiana, after courageously battling cancer for one year and eight months. Sandy was a fighter to the very end, and her spirit of resilience and love for life leaves a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Sandy’s life was marked by...
Devin James Alan Shadday
Apr 26, 2026
Devin "DJ" James Alan Shadday, 33, of Indianapolis, passed away April 26, 2026. DJ was born January 7, 1993 in Indianapolis to his mother Tonya DeDeaux. He was raised by his mother with the support and influence of Chuck Earls and Todd DeDeaux.
DJ was a simple man with a passion for drawing, music and gaming. He loved his children dearly...
Robert "Bob" Hopper
Apr 25, 2026
Robert “Bob” Hopper age 60 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by a group of his dear friends on April 25, 2026.
He was born on June 29, 1965 in Indianapolis, to James and Mary Hopper. He graduated from Perry Meridian High School in 1984.
Bob was known for kindness and humor. He enjoyed bowling when he was younger and actually...
John "Fred" Bower
Apr 25, 2026
John Frederick Bower, 70, of Indianapolis passed away suddenly on April 25th.
John (Fred) was a proud lifelong resident of the east side of Indianapolis.
He attended Scecina Memorial Hs and Ball State University.
Fred was well known as the manager of Shi-Kay Lounge for many years, and as the owner of Fred Bower Painting.
Fred is preceded in death by his wife Sara...
Robert Bruce Spear
Apr 25, 2026
Robert Bruce Spear, 95, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Robert, known to everyone as Bob, was born on March 26, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Arsenal Technical High School, where he met the love of his life, Doris L. Houghland. The two were married in 1950 and shared 61 devoted years together...
Frederick Clarence Holmes
Apr 24, 2026
Frederick Clarence Holmes, affectionately known as Freddy, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on August 31, 1984, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Freddy lived a life marked by kindness, love, and a spirit that touched everyone he met.
Freddy was truly a jack of all trades, a man whose talents and skills were as diverse as his warmhearted...
Danny Wayne Buechler
Apr 24, 2026
Danny Wayne Buechler, 79, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born on March 25, 1947, in Shelbyville, Indiana, and spent most of his life in Greenfield, aside from a brief adventure hitchhiking and living in California with his Aunt.
Danny served his country in the United States Marine Corps., spent many years driving a roll-off...
Leroy Wayne Worley
Apr 23, 2026
Leroy W. Worley was always exactly where he needed to be, supporting others by simply doing what was necessary. This included his honorable service in the Navy, where he traveled the world and shared his wit and wisdom of the ages.
As the father of Eric, Josh, and Nick, Leroy was immensely proud of his sons. He saw them as passionate...
Robert Ray Lyden
Apr 23, 2026
Robert ‘Bob’ Ray Lyden was born on May 24, 1942, and went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2026.
Bob passed away after a short battle with lung cancer and other critical health conditions.
Bob had many careers over the span of his life, but the position he held as foreman at Chrysler was what he was the proudest. In...
Glovia Yvonne Query
Apr 23, 2026
Glovia Yvonne, AKA Bonnie (Wakefield) Query, born in Linton, Indiana on September 15, 1933, passed away on April 23, 2026.
Preceded in death by her parents Orville Thomas Wakefield and Geneva (Hamilton) Wakefield, Sister Julia Ann (Wakefield) Jamieson, Brother Jay Arnold (Butch) Wakefield.
Bonnie was married to Roscoe H. Query Jr. February 2, 1952 until his death November 8, 2002.
Bonnie was also...
Joan Marie Wieczorek
Apr 23, 2026
Joan Marie Szymanski Wieczorek, 94, of Indianapolis passed away at her home on April 23rd, 2026.
Joan was born in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Edwin and Martha Szymanski. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo Wieczorek, son Frank Wieczorek and grandson James Wieczorek, as well as her brothers, Edwin "Mike" and Irrin Szymanski.
Joan is survived by...
Paul Lawrence Guyer
2026
Paul Lawrence Guyer, 69 of Fishers, Indiana, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 23rd after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on August 25th 1956, he was the son of the late Hazel (Beard) Guyer and C. Albert Guyer. Paul had a nearly 30 year career in IT, but his true passion was...
Erine Elaine Dove
Apr 22, 2026
Erine Elaine Dove, affectionately known as “Lanie” or “Sissy,” was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 29, 1960, to Charles and Muriel Bell. She was later graciously adopted by Carl and Margaret Johnson, who instilled in her the enduring values of love, strength, compassion, and the resilience she carried throughout her life.
Erine graduated from Northwest High School and went on...
Joyce Ruth Kline
Apr 22, 2026
Joyce Ruth Kline, 89, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on April 22, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 30, 1937, in Wyndotte, Michigan to Harold and Wilma Krieg.
Joyce will be remembered with deep respect and enduring gratitude as a faithful presence in the lives of those who loved her—steadfast in love and cherished for...
Jimmy Scott Lovejoy
Apr 22, 2026
Life and Legacy - Jimmy Scott Lovejoy -April 18th, 1971- April 22nd, 2026
Jim Scott Lovejoy was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, in Freeborn County, to Jimmy and Amelia Lovejoy. He grew up in many different places, and that shaped one of his greatest gifts, his ability to walk into almost any room, blend into any situation, and genuinely connect with...
Mickael Allen Meckley
Apr 22, 2026
Mickael A Meckley peacefully passed away on April 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and quiet strength. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Max Meckley and Opal Enochs of Cambridge, Ohio, and his dear son, Scott Allen Meckley. For many years, Mickael dedicated himself to his work in auto repair, a craft that spoke to...
Katherine Michelle Hayden
Apr 22, 2026
Katherine Michelle Hayden, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away suddenly on April 22, 2026, in her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. She was 48 years old. Born on August 30, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kathy was the biological daughter of James Vandine and Cynthia Loos Vandine. Raised and loved by James and Sandra Vandine, she grew up surrounded by a strong family...
Barbara J. Gehris
Apr 22, 2026
Barbara J. Gehris, 95, of indianapolis, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born in Frankfort, KY to Homer L. Barton and Frances Barton. She lived her childhood in Indiana, West Virginia, and Virginia. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1952 with a degree in arts and design. She was married to Joseph Linington Gehris Ill of Reading...
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