OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2021

Myron Ray Sprong, 74, of Greenwood passed away on January 21, 2021. Myron was born on December 28, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Monford and Betty Sprong. Myron was a good and traditional man who came from a better time. Raised in Fountain Square, he was a 1964 graduate of Wood High School, where he excelled in his...

Jan 20, 2021

Greenwood – Megan Marie Martin, 41, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born to Danny Leon Martin and Cheryl Ann (Gillock) Martin on January 24, 1980 at St. Francis Hospital & Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.She graduated from Greenwood High School, class of 1999. Professionally, Megan was a beautician. She enjoyed traveling, laughing, and...

Jan 20, 2021

Herbert Lee Soladine, 82, of Indianapolis departed for Heaven on January 20, 2021 at Franciscan Hospice House. He was born September 20, 1938 to the late Melvin Basil and Lillian Lorraine (Jewell) Soladine. He retired from Lilly Industrial after years of faithful service. He was a kind, simple, gracious man. He will be missed by all. Herbert is survived by...

Jan 20, 2021

Jan 19, 2021

Indianapolis - Gianna Elsie Garcia passed gently into the arms of Jesus Christ Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born October 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN to Jesus and Mireya Garcia. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought so much joy to those around her. Gianna loved to cuddle and listen to music. Gianna will...

Jan 19, 2021

Arthur Mark Jacobs, born in Detroit, Michigan to Elsie Siegel and Marvin Jacobs passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 19, 2021 in Indianapolis. Art's lifelong passion was music. A valued member of the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple Orchestra and Shriners band, he was at his happiest when playing his clarinet. He loved his weekly chess games with...

Jan 19, 2021

Richard (Rick) F. Brown, 74, died at his home in Indianapolis on January 19, 2021. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Springer Brown, his son Mike (Elizabeth), daughter Jenny (Richard) Welker, grandsons Cam and Wes Brown and granddaughter Taylor Welker. Rick was preceded in death by his mother Joanne Bleck Gabbard, stepfather Taylor Gabbard and brother Ted Brown....

Jan 19, 2021

Ronald J. Rathke (86) passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021, after a gradual decline brought on by recurring strokes. Ron was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Hilbert and Viola Rathke. He attended St. Lucas Lutheran Grade School and Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee. Ron and his wife Judy (Lapp) Rathke both graduated from Valparaiso University. He was a...

Jan 18, 2021

Charles E. Stanier, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 18th, 2021. He made sure he was surrounded by his loving wife of over 53 years, Janice Stanier, as well as his daughters, Jennifer Green, Becky DeRuntz, and Laura Knight. Charles’ granddaughters, Sophie, Josephine, and Ruby, were also able to say goodbye, as well as his son-in-law’s,...

Jan 18, 2021

Philip Scott Meyers, 20 years of age, passed away on January 18, 2021. He was the beloved son of Sam and Rosie Meyers. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on March 22, 2000, and raised in Indianapolis. He attended Heritage Christian School, Herron High School, and did an exchange program in Toowoomba, Australia. Philip was very fond of singing and...

Jan 17, 2021

Indianapolis – Fabian Yvonne Patton, 70, entered into rest at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Beech Grove Meadows in Beech Grove, Indiana. She was born on Monday, May 15, 1950 to the late Clenard and Sarah (Campbell) Weaver in Indianapolis, Indiana.Fabian graduated from Short Ridge High School, class of 1968. Then she went on to earn her...

Jan 17, 2021

Suellen Webster (78 years) passed on January 17, 2021. Sue was born on June 17, 1942 to Irene Horvath (Mackowlski) and Steven Horvath. Sue was a devoted nurse until her retirement in 2008; but her heart was with her beloved husband of 30 years Richard A. Webster, who survives her. She cherished her children, Andrea DeGeeter, who survives her; Steven...

Jan 17, 2021

Dale Wills, 55, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away at home on January 17, 2021. Exactly 8 years and 8 days after his mother Mae Wills passed. Dale was born on March 22, 1965 to the late Mae and Johnny Wills. Dale attended Shortridge Highschool. He worked at the Indiana State building, eye glass factory and Mitchell Warehouse. Dale enjoyed cars,...

Jan 16, 2021

Dr. Robert (Bob) Lockhart, 77, of Fort Mill, SC, went to be with our Lord on January 16, 2021, after losing his battle with COVID-19.Bob was born in Detroit, MI, to Lucy May Perry and Robert L. Lockhart on November 17, 1943. He graduated from Largo High School and went on to earn his undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the...

Jan 16, 2021

Indianapolis – Christopher Joseph "Chris" Taylor, 54, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to Michael Albert Taylor and Tamara Sue Miller on January 19, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chris graduated from Emmerich Manual High School, class of 1984. He loved to work on his cars which lead...

Jan 16, 2021

Indianapolis - Anita Leigh Parsons, 80, loving mother and nana, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born October 11, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN the only child of the late Harry and Hilda Harris.Anita married Roy Parsons on October 15, 1983. She was employed as a secretary at ISTA before retiring. She also had a passion for interior decorating....

Jan 16, 2021

May Frances (Burney) Hoffman, the daughter to the late Rev. James Henry and Maggie Burney, was born November 3rd, 1938 in Cromona (Haymond), KY. She departed this earthly life peacefully at Robin Run Health Center on January 16th, 2021. May had a twenty-year career in the United States Postal Service as a Zipped Mail Translator in Cincinnati, OH and Baltimore,...

Jan 16, 2021

Robert Power, 76, of Indianapolis passed away on January 16, 2021 from COVID-19 after battling Parkinson's disease. He was born to John and Elnora (Patton) Power on April 2, 1944. Bob served in the United States Air Force from August of 1963 until August of 1967. He served on the Honor Guard for JFK prior to his assassination in 1963....

Jan 16, 2021

Richard L. Payne, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away at Majestic Care of Avon on January 16, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Richard was born on August 1, 1945 in Indianapolis to Violet and Robert Payne. He graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1963 and then honorably served his country in the United States Army. Upon his return...

Jan 16, 2021

Linda Kay (Hall) Foreman, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at IU Hospital West in Avon, Indiana on Saturday, January 16, 2020. She was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1950 to the late Glen D. and Pearletta Rose (Hammond) Hall in Indianapolis, Indiana. Linda is survived by her husband, Gary Foreman Sr.; 10 children; 35 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren;...