OBITUARIES

Wanda Baer

Dec 24, 2024

Wanda Marie Baer, a beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on January 29, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Marie lived her life in the city she called home. Her extensive career as a nursing assistant demonstrated her unwavering compassion and commitment to helping others, traits that endeared her...

Joseph Parsons

Dec 24, 2024

Joseph Parsons, 49, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Franklin, IN. Final arrangements are pending.

Costenia Patrick

Dec 23, 2024

Costenia (McBride) Patrick, 96, was born to J.B. McBride and Esilna (Moncrief) McBride on September 25, 1928, in Sherman Hill, Mississippi. She fell asleep in death on December 23, 2024. After completing her education, Costenia worked for much of her life as a homemaker and took pride in her family. She raised ten children and enjoyed the many years being...

Billy Brown

Dec 22, 2024

Billy Joe Brown, of Indianapolis, died peacefully on December 22, 2024, in his home at the age of 86. He was born on January 29, 1938, to the late Charles Brown and Mary Brown (Knapp), in Evansville, IN. Billy is preceded in death by his sisters; Ginny Barnette, Linda Madalena, Patricia Owens and his brother; Charles (Shorty) Brown. 

At the age...

Linda M. Parsons

Dec 22, 2024

Linda Mae (Berry) Parsons, born on October 10, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home in Noblesville on December 22, 2024, at the age of 83. She was the cherished daughter of Joe and Mary Berry. Raised in a loving home, Linda was also blessed with a sister, Mary Joe.

On April 15, 1960, Linda married her devoted...

Davis Kent Goforth

Dec 21, 2024

Davis Kent Goforth, 78, died on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home with family by his side. Davis was born December 15, 1946, in Marion, North Carolina, the son of William Jennings and Doris Inez (Bennett) Goforth.

Davis graduated from Shortridge High School class of 1965. At Shortridge he played varsity baseball and was on the Executive Board of the Future...

Zaire James White

Dec 19, 2024

Zaire James White was born on 11/21/2024 to Jessie James White III and Daevisha Antanique Whitley, He was our sweet little Angel that God called home on 12-19-24. Zaire was loved by all and will truly be missed. He leaves to cherish, His Mother and Father, His brother Ry'iel Bailey, 2 Sisters, Ra'Nylah Bailey and Karrissa White, His Grandparents, David...

Virginia Sharol Hoyt

Dec 19, 2024

Virginia “Ginger” Sharol Hoyt passed into eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on 19 December 2024. Ginger was 90 years old. Born an Indianapolis native on 19 February 1934 she spent most of her life in Indianapolis. Ginger is one of four daughters and one son born to Robert and Norah Vawter. She graduated from Shortridge High School in 1952...

Subhra Chatterjee

Dec 19, 2024

Subhra Chatterjee was born to Shankari and Durga Das Mukherjee in the city of Calcutta (Kolkata), India, on 31st October 1951 a Halloween baby, which was also her favorite celebration amongst all festivities. Born into affluence she grew up with a thirst for knowledge and curiosity, always wanting to learn new things. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Bengali...

Michael Robert Kennedy

Dec 18, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Robert Kennedy, a beloved brother, friend and devoted animal lover, who left us on December 18, 2024. Mike was born in Bloomington, Indiana, on November 22, 1952, to Robert N. Kennedy and Katherine Mentis Kennedy. The family soon moved to Indianapolis where Mike became a lifelong resident. A...

Joseph Edmund Beasley

Dec 18, 2024

Joseph Edmund Beasley, 51, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. 

Joseph was born on March 3, 1973, to Harold E. and Cora M. (Crawford) Beasley in Indianapolis, Indiana. Joseph enlisted into the U.S Marine Corps in 1992 and served until 1996. He was an immensely proud Marine. Joseph worked for Excel Heating...

Aivers O. Freibergs

Dec 17, 2024

My brother Aivars Freibergs passed into the great Unknown Country early last night to join my brothers, Paul and Valdis "John", and the rest of our family already there.

Aivars was a 60's/70's hippie free spirit of our family who never lost that spirit, a self-taught, talented keyboardist/piano player specializing in ambient, new age, and space genres, a lover of music...

Bengt Harry Mattson

Dec 17, 2024

Bengt (“Ben”) Harry Mattson, 91, of Fishers, IN passed away peacefully December 17, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife Margaret (“Marge”); their children, Carrie (Randy) Bennett of Fishers, IN, Brian Mattson of Bridgman, MI, and Jeff Mattson of Chicago, IL; grandchildren Haley (Kevin) Horal, Brad Bennett, Greg (Cora) Bennett, Mark Mattson, and Nicole Mattson; and five...

Jeremy Davis Sr

Dec 15, 2024

Jeremy passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 in Indianapolis. He was the victim of a hit and run accident. Jeremy was born in Indianapolis on February 23, 1984 to Robert and Terina (Adams) Davis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; grandparents, Ray and Kay Boucher; grandfather Glenn Adams; aunt, Vicki Main; great grandparents, Ray...

Peter Millage

Dec 15, 2024

Peter Millage, 90, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 15, 2024. 

Pete was born September 10, 1934 in Anderson, IN to Carroll and Virgil Millage. He joined the US Navy at 17 years old and served on the USS Roosevelt for 10 years. Upon leaving the Navy he worked for General Motors, mostly in Delco Remy plant 10,...

Jack Imes

Dec 14, 2024

Jack Randall Imes, 65, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born on September 16, 1959, in Muncie, Indiana, Jack lived a life filled with faith, joy, and an enduring love for family and friends.

Jack graduated from Purdue University with a degree in chemical engineering, embarking on a career that reflected his...

Daniel David Greskamp

Dec 14, 2024

Daniel David Greskamp, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on December 14, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1954, to Joseph and Mary Ellen Greskamp. A man of great faith, Dan was beloved as a husband, father, brother, and friend, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion.

Dan graduated from North Central High School in 1972 and...

Stanley Shrum

Dec 14, 2024

Stanley Eugene Shrum, age 73, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 14, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born June 30, 1951 to Twiller Odell and Mary Evelyn (Smith) Shrum. He grew up in Fountain Square. He worked 24 years for Rock Island oil industry and retired in 1990 after...

Kehren Westhead

Dec 14, 2024

Kehren Westhead, 93, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Plainfield, IN.

Kehren is survived by Cindy Bowman - daughter, of Avon, Douglas Westhead - son, of Plainfield, Lee Bowman - son-in-law, Deanna Westhead - daughter-in-law, Whitney Westhead - granddaughter, Lucy Westhead - great-granddaughter, Justin Westhead - grandson, Cassie Bear - fiance', son Bane.

Kehren is preceded in death by Jack Westhead...

Pete Small

Dec 14, 2024

Walter "Pete" Small, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Greenwood, IN. Born on May 23, 1945, in Portland, Maine. Pete was a devout member of Shawnee Alliance Church from 1989 until 2018 and subsequently joined Mount Pleasant Christian Church, where he worshipped until his passing in 2024. Pete's faith was the cornerstone of his life. His...