OBITUARIES

Linda Carol Kinch

Linda Carol Kinch

Jan 3, 2020

Linda Carol Fulcher Kinch, 73, of Alexandria, IN, passed away on January 3, 2020, in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 with visitation at noon and service at 1:00 p.m. at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Valerie McCann will be officiating the service. Linda was born in Beaufort, North Carolina...

Chester H. Taylor

Chester H. Taylor

Jan 2, 2020

Chester H. Taylor, 85, passed away January 2, 2020 at The Waters of Indianapolis. He was born March 1, 1934 in Revelo, Kentucky to his parents James and Hattie Taylor (Richardson). Chester drove for BFI Sanitation for many years. He received employee of the month at Mr. Fuel at the young age of 74. He enjoyed buying and selling cars...

Gary Earl Smith

Gary Earl Smith

Jan 2, 2020

Gary Earl Smith, 64, passed away peacefully at his home with family in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was born October 9, 1955 in Albany Kentucky, the oldest son of the late Kenneth and Bonnie L. (Adkins) Smith. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1982 with many honors, Magna Cum Laude,...

Jack James Johnson, Sr.

Jack James Johnson, Sr.

Jan 1, 2020

Indianapolis - Jack James Johnson, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Jack was born February 15, 1937 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Bruce and Mary Johnson. His family described him as the one you called if you needed anything from sound advice to the complexities of tree trimming. Jack loved to...

Arno Dykstra

Arno Dykstra

Jan 1, 2020

Arno Dykstra began the new year in heaven reunited with his wife Helen. He was 89 years old when he passed away in the early morning hours of January 1. Arno was born on April 1, 1930 in Byron Center, Michigan as the youngest of four brothers born to Edward and Minnie (Folkerstma) Dykstra – his brothers being Marvin, Gerald...

Marjorie M. Gaier

Marjorie M. Gaier

Jan 1, 2020

Marjorie M. Gaier, 101, died January 1, 2020 at Timbercrest Senior Living, North Manchester, IN. She was born January 28, 1918 in Cambridge, MA the eldest daughter of Jasper & Hazel (Butler) Carle. Her sister was Barbara (Carle) Tucker from Richmond, IN. Marge was a homemaker marrying Sergt. William G Gaier in 1943 when he was in the Army Air...

Alfaretta Mae Rairden

Alfaretta Mae Rairden

Jan 1, 2020

Alfaretta "Sis" M. Rairden, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 1, 2020. Alfaretta was born on December 1, 1928, in West Fairview, Pennsylvania to the late Adam Charles and Sarah Rutter. Alfarette was married to her husband, William E. Rairden for 49 years and together they had three beautiful children. Sis loved playing bingo every Friday night at St....

Alrick Steven  Thedwall

Alrick Steven Thedwall

Dec 31, 2019

On December 31st, 2019, Alrick Thedwall passed away at home surrounded by his family at the end of an 8-year battle with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Rick was born in 1951 near Asbury Park NJ and loved the shore from an early age. He graduated from Marietta College in 1973, and began a long career in television broadcasting...

Betty McLeod

Betty McLeod

Dec 31, 2019

Betty McLeod, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 31, 2019. She was born on March 3, 1925 to Ralph A. and Genevieve McLeod. They preceded her in death along with her only brother, Phillip M. McLeod. Betty was an Indiana University graduate and Master’s Degree recipient from Vermont College for Women, where she received a Distinguished Graduate award. Ms....

Glenn Rogers Johnson

Glenn Rogers Johnson

Dec 30, 2019

Glenn Rogers Johnson, age 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 7:50 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born to the late John Robert and Lillibelle (Rogers) Johnson on August 10, 1934 in Beloit, Wisconsin Glenn graduated from Valparaiso University in 1956 with a major in both Psychology and Sociology and a...

Lana Diane Schuerman

Lana Diane Schuerman

Dec 30, 2019

Lana Diane Schuerman, 20, of Carmel, Indiana, was born on June 11, 1999 and attended Carmel High School. Lana died suddenly on December 30; she is survived by her father and mother Erich Lee and Doria Louise (Waddell) Schuerman; her two brothers Ray and Payton; grandparents Judy and Larry Schuerman and Marvene Waddell; her aunts and uncles: Brett and Loretta...

Raylene Dorothy Branham

Raylene Dorothy Branham

Dec 30, 2019

Raylene Dorothy Branham, age 80, of Beech Grove, Indiana formerly of North Vernon passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born to the late Leonard and Florence (White) Hires on July 31, 1939 in Anderson, Indiana. Raylene was a jack of all trades having various jobs throughout her life. She was a beautician, bartender, cook,...

Rosemary Phelps

Rosemary Phelps

Dec 29, 2019

Rosemary Phelps, 69, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born August 5, 1950 in Indianapolis to her parents John and Rosella Aldrich (Stanley). Rosemary married Ron Phelps Sr. on August 12, 1966 in Indianapolis. She retired after 15 years of dedicated service with Fed Ex.She enjoyed boating, watching horse and dog racing, family gatherings,...

James "Jim" Lawrence Stebnicki

James "Jim" Lawrence Stebnicki

Dec 29, 2019

James Lawrence Stebnicki, 68, of Greenfield, passed away on December 29, 2019. Jim is survived by his wife of 41 years, Vera; son, David Stebnicki; stepson, Gary Spangler; mother, Lorraine “Jean” Stebnicki; siblings, Irene Holloman, Barbara Ratcliff, Allen Stebnicki, Patricia Garo; and Gail Wisehart; his fur-baby, Maddy; and many other family members and friends. A Celebration of Life will be...

Donald Ray Hurst

Donald Ray Hurst

Dec 29, 2019

Donald Ray Hurst, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 29, 2019 at Greenwood Healthcare Center. Donald was born on January 14, 1943, to the late Ray and Iris (Sales) Hurst in Houston, Texas. A visitation will be held on January 17, 2020 at Indiana Funeral Care - Greenwood Chapel, 2433 E. Main St. Greenwood, IN 46143, from 12:00 PM...

Chun Cha Baggs

Chun Cha Baggs

Dec 29, 2019

Chun Cha Baggs, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on December 29, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2019 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel; with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.

Michael Steven Addvensky

Michael Steven Addvensky

Dec 28, 2019

Michael Steven Addvensky Sr., 62, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 28, 2019. He was born on July 31, 1957 in Secaucus, NJ to Joe and Joan Addvensky. He graduated from Manuel High School.He was a member of the Christian Broadcast Network. Michael enjoyed fishing, playing chess, hunting, and playing Sudoku.He was preceded in death by his...

David Bowman

David Bowman

Dec 27, 2019

David Bowman, “Uncle Dave”, of Avon, Indiana went to be with the Lord on 12/27/2019. David proudly served his country in WWII, earning 3 bronze stars. He was part of the First Air Commado Unit, stationed at Hay Field in North Africa during the China, Burma, India campaign, providing assistance during the “Invasion of the Gliders.” David always considered himself...

Harold Bontrager

Harold Bontrager

Dec 27, 2019

Harold Bontrager, 81, of Sedona, AZ passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, in McCordsville, IN surrounded by his family. He was born November 1, 1938 in Holton, KS. He was the son of Donald L. and Helen M. Meers Bontrager. Harold graduated from Holton High School in 1957, Kansas State University and Oregon State University with a Masters Degree in...

Candie Melissa Hicks

Candie Melissa Hicks

Dec 26, 2019

Candie Melissa Hicks, 50, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Candie was born February 8, 1969 in Manchester, KY to John Hoskins and Joan Bernard. She worked as a Home Health Nurse for many years, but her greatest joy in life was raising her four children. In most recent years her world...