OBITUARIES

Excell J Blanchard

Excell J Blanchard

Jan 13, 2020

Excell Blanchard was born January 11, 1932 in Prairie, Mississippi to Bennie and Willie Mae Blanchard. He passed on January 13, 2020 at the age of 88. He was one of eight siblings. Excell is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frances; his children, Preston L. Blanchard, Patricia Blanchard, Bitina Blanchard, Michael Blanchard, Maurice Blanchard, Cherie D. (Terry) Smith,...

George Larry Sanders

George Larry Sanders

Jan 12, 2020

Indianapolis - George Larry "Goo" Sanders Jr., 75, transitioned from Labor to Reward on January 12th, 2020 at the Waters Nursing Home. He was born September 30, 1944 to his parents, George and Edna Sanders (Brown).George graduated from Harriet E. Wood High School. He worked as an attendant at Central State Hospital for over twenty years. George later drove for...

Mary Willis Gaalema

Mary Willis Gaalema

Jan 12, 2020

Mary Willis Gaalema 97 of Fishers, IN. Passed away on January 12, 2020. She was born to the late John and Nettie Beagle on July 9, 1922. She is preceded in death by 2 husbands; Michael Willis, Hal Gaalema, son; Michael Willis, brothers; Jack Beagle, Gene Beagle, sisters; Freda Powell and Norma Ooley. Mary is survived by her daughter; Kitty...

Jeanne Rader Gabrielsen

Jeanne Rader Gabrielsen

Jan 12, 2020

Jeanne Elizabeth Rader Gabrielsen of Greenfield, IN, 89, went to celebrate with her Lord and Savior in heaven on January 12, 2020 after a long life of consistently serving God through her love, generosity, and encouragement of others. The beloved daughter of Lt. Col. Lyell Mayes Rader and Gladys Mina Damon Rader, she was born in Cincinnati, OH on December...

Judith Ellen Boruff

Judith Ellen Boruff

Jan 11, 2020

Judith Ellen Boruff, 72, passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 11, 2020. She was born January 2, 1948 in Paoli, IN to the late John Slayton and Virginia Denson. Judith graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1966. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and home healthcare provider for nearly forty years. She loved going to the beach, sailboats,...

Lindalu Schwartz

Lindalu Schwartz

Jan 11, 2020

Lindalu Schwartz of Indianapolis was called home on Saturday January 11th, 2020. She enjoyed a long and storied career with the State of Indiana Environmental Management Division. She was a photography enthusiast and enjoyed Science Fiction. She is survived by her Sister Ruthelene Hineman, 2 Nieces, 1 Nephew and multiple grandnieces and grandnephews. She will be cremated and there will...

Jodi Michelle Ross

Jodi Michelle Ross

Jan 10, 2020

Southfield, MI - Jodi Michelle Ross, 44, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born April 1, 1974 to Douglas Ross and Pamela Hughes Brainerd. Jodi grew up in Lawrence, IN and lived there most of her life. She was employed at On the Border for several years where she served as a waitress. Her dream...

Steven Stellhorn

Steven Stellhorn

Jan 10, 2020

Indianapolis – Steven Stellhorn, 37, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Steven was born January 17, 1982 in Indianapolis, IN to his parents, Christopher Stellhorn and Laura Norris (French). He enjoyed landscaping, painting, making music and cooking. He was fun loving with an outgoing personality, he was the life of the party. He was baptized at Holy Spirit.Steven is...

Timothy Jon Judkins

Timothy Jon Judkins

Jan 10, 2020

Indianapolis - Timothy Judkins, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020. Tim was born February 27, 1955 in New Castle, IN to his parents, JC and Grace Judkins (Morgan). Tim graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School, Class of 1973. He married his soulmate, Laura Ann Fredrick on December 14th, 1973, settling in Indianapolis...

Katherine "Katie" Virginia Shaw

Katherine "Katie" Virginia Shaw

Jan 10, 2020

Katherine ‘Katie’ Virginia (Wilson) Shaw passed away peacefully at her home in Avon, Indiana on January 10, 2020. She was born at Coleman Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 25, 1930 to Cornelia (Morris) and Harry Wilson. “Cute Katie” graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1948. She was a serviceman’s wife for 15 years to Melville Estle Shaw (deceased)....

Joseph Paul Maynard

Joseph Paul Maynard

Jan 9, 2020

Indianapolis - Joseph Paul "Joe Rummy" Maynard, 63, passed unexpectedly on January 9th, 2020. Joe was born March 8th, 1956 to his parents John Richard and Betty Rose (McElfresh) Maynard in Indianapolis, Indiana.Joe was a graduate of Southport High School in 1974. Joe was a known as a "Joe of All Trades". He worked as a service technician at Sears...

Charlie Frederick Fisher

Charlie Frederick Fisher

Jan 9, 2020

Charles Frederick Fisher was born on June, 19, 1929 to Charles Henry Fisher and Maria(Growl) Fisher in Evansville , Indiana. His soul left us on January, 9, 2020 but his spirit and memory will always be with his family and the Mississinewa Community which he so humbly served for over half a century. Charlie was a high school standout at...

Jack Don Wieneke

Jack Don Wieneke

Jan 9, 2020

Jack Don Wieneke passed away on January 9th, 2020. He was born July 5th, 1932 in Seymour, Indiana and was the only child of the late Ralph J. Wieneke and Margaret M. Wieneke. Jack graduated from Seymour High School, class of 1950. He continued to co-chair high school reunions for over 55 years. Jack graduated from Indiana University in 1954...

Beverly Jean Bowling

Beverly Jean Bowling

Jan 9, 2020

Beverly McDaniel Young-Bowling, 72, passed away peacefully on Jan 9, 2020, surrounded by the laughter and love of her children and grandchildren after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Born February 6, 1947, to Joseph and Pauline (Kirchoff) McDaniel, in Evansville, IN, Beverly (Bev) devoted her personal and professional life to caring for others without hesitation, often putting others...

Elias  Mebda Altawil

Elias Mebda Altawil

Jan 8, 2020

Elias Mebda Altawil, 98, of Indianapolis, Indiana, departed this life Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He was devoted to his Lord and the Orthodox Christian faith all his life, together with his wife Edma, who survives him. He is also survived by their nine children and twelve grandchildren. The funeral service will take place at noon on Wednesday, January 15, 2020,...

Barbara Helen Harlamert

Barbara Helen Harlamert

Jan 8, 2020

Our hearts are breaking after the loss of Barbara H. (Brown) Harlamert, 56, of Boggstown, Indiana after being struck by a brutally aggressive cancer. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father Bob Brown and her baby brother Phillip. She is survived by her mother, Sue Brown, of West Newton; her...

Wayne A Jones

Wayne A Jones

Jan 8, 2020

Wayne A. Jones of Fishers passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the age of 85. Wayne was born September 23, 1934 in Tell City, Indiana to Catherine (Peter) and Taylor Jones. Wayne received his BS from Butler University. He served in the US Army in Korea. He played Santa Claus in the Indianapolis Area for 45 years and...

Joseph Gilbert Tutts

Joseph Gilbert Tutts

Jan 6, 2020

Joseph Gilbert Tutts,97, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Monday January 6, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1922 in Washington, IN to the late Thomas Truman Tutts and Mary Helen (O’Conner) Tutts. Joe was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School, following high school graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in World War II....

Jerome "Jerry" P. Ledford

Jerome "Jerry" P. Ledford

Jan 6, 2020

On Monday, January 6, 2020, Jerome “Jerry” P. Ledford, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and colleague passed away at the age of 80 due to complications from COPD. Jerry was born on January 17, 1939 in Alexandria, Indiana to Bart and Clara Ledford. He graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School and served in the United States Air Force. He then...

Sally Bunting

Sally Bunting

Jan 6, 2020

Sally Lee Bunting was born in Crawfordsville, IN on July 30, 1934. She passed away January 9, 2020 at the age of 85. She was the daughter of Lee and Mae Huber. Sally was a beloved 5th grade teacher at Fisher Elementary School for most of her professional career. She was married to Billy Eugene Bunting, with whom she had...