OBITUARIES
David P. Rook
Nov 1, 2025
David (Dave) Pursel Rook was born on Sept 1, 1940 in Medina, NY to Stanley Bruce & Florence Boyle Rook. He was raised in Chillicothe, Ohio and graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1958. He served 3 years in the US Air Force and returned to Chillicothe where he worked various jobs before joining the Navy in 1970.
Dave’s Naval career...
Emma Marie Grider
Oct 31, 2025
Emma Marie Grider passed away on October 31, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. Emma was born on February 12, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN. She was a graduated of Warren Central High School. Emma retired from Western Electric and she worked several jobs before retiring. Her dream job was at Longs Bakery.
Emma is survived by her children Alan, Lori,...
Maggie Mary Taylor
Oct 31, 2025
Love letter to granny
To Our Dearest Mom, Mother, Granny, Aunt Maggie,
As we gather to celebrate your remarkable life and lay you to rest, our hearts are heavy with grief but overflowing with love and gratitude for the incredible woman you were. You left us on October 31, 2025, in the quiet comfort of the Indiana autumn, on a beautiful autumn...
Diana Myo
Oct 31, 2025
Diana Myo, age 47, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Born on April 6, 1978, in Ela, Naypyidaw, Myanmar, she was a beacon of love and compassion whose memory will forever warm the hearts of her family and friends.
Diana was a proud graduate of Nursing School and the Excel Center, dedicating her career to helping others....
Aricia S. Davisson
Oct 31, 2025
Aricia S. Davisson, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on November 24, 1947, in Marcum, Illinois, to Fred and Mildred Scholz.
Aricia was the beloved wife of Peter Davisson. She will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with her family and friends.
Peggy Pierce
Oct 30, 2025
Peggy Irene Pierce, 62, of Gainsboro, Tennessee, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Marion, Indiana. She was born on September 24, 1963, in Gainsboro to the late Thurman Raggio Bennett and Reba Ann Franklin (Daniels). She was also preceded in death by her sister, Stella Stoelting (Bennett); brother, Bruce Bennett; and her “soul sister,” Marla Helpling.
Peggy moved to Indianapolis...
Nancy R. Sammuli
Oct 30, 2025
Nancy Rosell Sammuli, age 69, passed away on the 30th of October, 1956, in Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born to Virginia and Fred Frantz on the 5th of October, 1956, in Indianapolis, and lived a life full of love, passion, and accomplishments.
Nancy was a dedicated and accomplished engineer at General Dynamics in San Diego, California. Her work...
Samantha Ann DeVault
Oct 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Samantha DeVault
Early on October 30th, our hearts were broken as we said goodbye to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Samantha (59) was born on May 21, 1966, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and incredible strength.
She leaves behind her husband of 34 years, Robert DeVault, and their four children — Jacob (39),...
Cletus E. Lamm II
Oct 29, 2025
Cletus (Ed) Edmund Lamm II, age 76, of New Palestine passed away Oct. 29, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born in Marion, IN, on Sept 27 1949 to Cletus E. and Marion Grimm Lamm. He married Debra S. Wyant in 1983 in Petersburg, IN. Cletus was an electrical engineer by trade. He retired from Marian Inc., Indpls, in...
Peggy Jeanne Ross
Oct 28, 2025
Peggy Jeanne Ross, 59, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 28, 2025. She was born February 8, 1966, in Indianapolis. Peggy worked as a dog groomer for many years, a job that fit her perfectly. She had a natural ease with animals and understood them in a way most people don’t. She also spent time professionally breeding St. Bernards and...
Angel Maria Nelson
Oct 28, 2025
Angel Maria Nelson, a cherished soul, was born on November 12, 1973, in Manassas, Virginia. She graced this world with her kindness and vivacity until she departed from us on October 28, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana, after bravely facing the challenges of ALS, a terminal and debilitating illness.
Angel had an undeniable spirit that touched the hearts of everyone who knew...
Peggy Urick
Oct 28, 2025
Peggy Jeanne Urick, 59, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 28, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1966, to Roberta (Bowser) Urick and the late Charles Urick.
Peggy was an animal lover through and through. Over the years she professionally groomed and bred St. Bernards and Persian cats, and she treated every animal that crossed her path like family. Her...
Joyce M. Ryder
Oct 28, 2025
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Joyce Marlene Ryder, nee Hovington, beloved mother, sister, cousin, and aunt, passed away at the age of 81. Joyce was known for her devout Christian faith, gentle manner, independent spirit, love of music, sense of humor, and caring smile.
Born on October 13, 1944, in Dover, Delaware, to Mitchell and Margaret “Bernice” Hovington, she graduated from...
Kevin E. Williams
Oct 27, 2025
Kevin Eugene Williams was born to Harry Duke Williams and Mary (Allen) Williams on November 23, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN, at the age of 57.
Kevin graduated from Roosevelt High School, in Gary, Indiana and worked for much of his life in HVAC. He possessed a wide array of...
Lindell Sue Fleitz
Oct 27, 2025
Lindell Sue Fleitz, born on August 31, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in her beloved city. Throughout her life, Lindell was known for her unwavering devotion as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She radiated a warmth that was felt by everyone who knew her. Though small in stature, she possessed an incredible strength which...
Benito Alcala Torres
Oct 26, 2025
Benito Alcala Torres, 92, from Nappanee, IN, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Noblesville, IN. He was born on June 1, 1933, in Mexico. He was married to Maria (Mary) Torres, and they spent 65 years together.
Benito will be remembered as a rascally husband and father, who always tried to have fun and live his life the way...
Barbara Lynn Maloney
Oct 26, 2025
Barbara Lynn Maloney, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 26, 2025. Born on October 26, 1962, Barbara lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a profound appreciation for her family.
A proud graduate of Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana, Barbara was known for her big heart and infectious humor. She embodied the spirit of...
David Owen
Oct 26, 2025
David Owen, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 26, 2025.
He was born on October 28, 1962, in Franklin, Indiana, to Malcom and Louise Owen. David was the kind of man who believed in hard work, doing things right, and taking care of his own. He never minded getting his hands dirty — in fact, he preferred it that way
After...
Ronald Dane Smith
Oct 25, 2025
Ronald Dane Smith, 79, of Mooresville, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025.
He was born on October 16, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Clarence and Evelyn Smith, who preceded him in death.
Ronald was a proud father to Evelyn Smith, and an adoring “Papaw” to his grandchildren — Emery Jernigan (7), Mayzee Swails (2), and Kain Swails (1), who shared his...
Richard "Ricky" Burchfield
Oct 25, 2025
Richard Wayne Burchfield
Richard “Rick” Wayne Burchfield, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 25, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1969, to Charles and Patricia (Whitley) Burchfield.
Rick leaves behind his lifelong partner and wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Browers — together for over 42 years — and their four children: Rick, Dustin, Brandi, and AJ. He was a proud grandpa to...
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