OBITUARIES

Ronald Lee Andrews Sr.

Ronald Lee Andrews Sr.

Jan 15, 2021

Ronald L. Andrews Sr., 86, passed away on January 15, 2021. Ronald was born June 7, 1934 to the late Fredrick Wayne and Marie Andrews. Ronald was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ronald was in the Naval Reserve for 8 years and then went on to retire from the Indianapolis Fire Department after 20 years...

Patricia Rose Koons

Patricia Rose Koons

Jan 14, 2021

Patricia Rose “Law” Koons passed away at her home January 14, 2021 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born April 27, 1933 to the late Harold and Audrey Law, preceding in her death were her 3 brothers Jim Eusey , Donald Eusey , and Richard Law and she is survived by her sister Marilyn (Delbert) Davis living...

Robert Lee Kelso

Robert Lee Kelso

Jan 13, 2021

Indianapolis – Robert Lee Kelso, 62, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in an unfortunate car accident on East Street and Powell in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on January 4, 1959 to Arthur Lee and Norma (Willis) Kelso at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana.Robert graduated from Emmerich Manual High School, class of 1979. He was united...

Derek Scott Doty

Derek Scott Doty

Jan 13, 2021

Indianapolis - Derek Scott Doty, 31, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was the son of Robert Doty and Gina (Samson) Stowe. Derek was born on August 15, 1989 in Traverse City, Michigan.He graduated from Traverse City Central High School, class of 2008. Derek earned his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling...

Leo Joseph Rickenbach

Leo Joseph Rickenbach

Jan 13, 2021

Leo Joseph Rickenbach, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, 71, passed away at 8:52 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 18, 1949 to the late Harry Gilbert and Marcella (Davis) Rickenbach in Indianapolis, Indiana.He graduated from Plainfield High School, class of 1968. Leo was retired from the Indiana Carpenters Union – Local 301....

John Richard Whyde

John Richard Whyde

Jan 13, 2021

Indianapolis - John Richard Whyde, 67, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Southpointe Healthcare Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to the late Daniel Sr. and Violet (West) Whyde on December 8, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana.John enjoyed being outdoors when he was younger. He like to go camping. John loved a cold beer. He...

James Conatser

James Conatser

Jan 13, 2021

James Conatser, 92, of Muncie, IN, passed away on January 13, 2021. He was born April 21, 1928, in Byrdstown, Tennessee. James was preceded in death by wife Esta, mother Cora, father Stanley (Boss) Conatser, and daughter Juliann Conatser. He is survived by son Rodney, daughters Barbara and Susan (Susie), and a son, John. James worked at Franks Foundries in...

William B. Hightower Sr.

William B. Hightower Sr.

Jan 13, 2021

William B. Hightower Sr., 76, of Bargersville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Franciscan St. Francis hospital Indianapolis. He was born on Saturday, September 30, 1944 to the late Byron and Imogene (Basham) Hightower in Indianapolis, Indiana. William married Carla Hercamp on April 17, 1965 and spent 55 years together of marriage before her passing on December 30,...

Larry Steven Hodge

Larry Steven Hodge

Jan 12, 2021

Indianapolis - Larry Hodge, 69, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to the late Leroy Curtis and Mary Catherine (Clifford) Hodge on January 31, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana.He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Peggy Maureen (Kesler) Hodge; his siblings, Mike Hodge and his wife Georgia,...

Rosemary Kinman

Rosemary Kinman

Jan 12, 2021

E. Rosemary Kinman (87) of Indianapolis passed away January 12. 2021. She was born on November 30, 1933 to William Verl Bussell and Nettie Mae Bussell (Nichols). Rosemary's greatest accomplishment was raising her 5 children and then becoming grandma to 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was extremely proud of her family and spoke often of all the pleasures...

Sheila Ann Jeter Johnson

Sheila Ann Jeter Johnson

Jan 12, 2021

Sheila Ann Jeter Johnson passed away on January 12, 2021. Sheila was born on March 4, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Linzie and Helen Jeter. She completed her elementary and middle school education at St. Bridget’s Catholic School. Sheila made the self-described difficult transition to Shortridge High School, where she graduated in 1971. Sheila furthered her education by attending...

Mary R. Fuller

Mary R. Fuller

Jan 12, 2021

Mary R. Fuller, 79, of Anderson, IN, passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born June 2, 1941, in Vevay, Indiana to Earl and Florence Baatz. She graduated from Shelbyville High School and also attended Shelbyville Beauty School. Mary recently retired from the auction company and enjoyed attending auctions and festivals with her husband. She enjoyed her family especially...

Sue Howard White

Sue Howard White

Jan 12, 2021

Sue Howard White, 64, of Noblesville, passed away on January 12, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She lived her Faith fervently. She knew she was going to be with her Heavenly Father and would reunite with two of her brothers, James Lee Stephens and Eric Lewis Stephens, who had preceded her in death on November 11. 2011 as...

Danny Meagher

Danny Meagher

Jan 12, 2021

Danny Meagher, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 due to COVID-19. He was born on Friday, February 25, 1949 to the late Jesse O. and Rose Marie (Williams) Meagher in Scottsburg, Indiana. Danny was a Funeral Director and Embalmer and was the first one to start independent embalming services, which he ran for many years....

Diane M. Kobylinski

Diane M. Kobylinski

Jan 11, 2021

A child of God, Diane Kobylinski (62 years young) was promoted into heaven on January 11, 2021 in Indianapolis IN, after a sudden and unexpected illness. She had accepted Jesus Christ in her heart as our Lord and Savior and was a born again Christian and her faith and legacy will live on through her family.  Diane was born as...

Georgia Ruth Benson

Georgia Ruth Benson

Jan 11, 2021

Georgia Ruth Benson, age 88, of Indianapolis, died Monday, January 11, 2021. Georgia was born on July 7, 1932 to the late George and Ruth (Weisbrot) Bigelow. Georgia attended Arsenal Technical high school where she met the love of her life, Ronald Gene Benson (deceased). She married her high school sweetheart in 1952 and raised two sons; Eric (deceased) and...

Marjorie Ann Martin

Marjorie Ann Martin

Jan 11, 2021

Marjorie Ann (Grimes) Martin, Loving, dedicated, and self-sacrificing precious mom, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Saturday, October 9, 1937 to the late Wallace O. and Matilda E. (Day) Grimes in Indianapolis, Indiana. Marjorie attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Florence Fay School #21...

Ronald Ray Grover

Ronald Ray Grover

Jan 11, 2021

Ronald Ray Grover, age 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, on October 1, 1941, and went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2021. Ron was the son of Oscar Delbert and Roberta Ware (Lukens) Grover. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Lown) Grover of 57 years. He is also survived by his children Rick...

Kathryn Ely O'Brien

Kathryn Ely O'Brien

Jan 10, 2021

Kathryn Ely O’Brien of Indianapolis, IN passed away at age 95 with family members by her side on January 10th, 2021. A Requiem Mass Service will be held February 5th at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, at 1:00pm (7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis, IN). Many family members will be wearing Colts Football attire and/or colors in her honor! All are welcome...