OBITUARIES
Cecil Cleo Sparks
Nov 14, 2024
Cecil Cleo Sparks, 80, of Rogersville, Alabama, formerly of Indianapolis passed away November 14, 2024, in Athens, AL.
Cecil was born on May 15, 1944, to the late Carl and Beatrice (Hopkins) Sparks in Gerrard County, Kentucky.
Cecil was a hard-working family man who retired from Navistar in Indianapolis in 1997. He moved to Alabama and was an active member of Berea...
Lois Jane Sinnett
Nov 14, 2024
Lois Jean Sinnett, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 14, 2024. She was born November 5, 1934 in Beech Grove, IN to James and Ora (Smith) Brown.
Lois attended Herron Art School and for most of her life worked as an artist, painting mostly landscapes, and was a art teacher in Central Indiana under the name, Lois Brown Sinnett. She...
Thomas "Tom" E. Donoho
Nov 14, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Eugene Donoho, 76, of Anderson, Indiana passed away peacefully at home at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024 with his wife, Sue Ann and daughter, Lisa by his side.
Tom graduated from Frankfort High School, class of ’67 and Purdue University with a degree in Organizational Management as well as a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in...
William Joseph Ellerman
Nov 13, 2024
William “Bill” Ellerman, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, passion, and cherished memories.
Born with an innate appreciation for craftsmanship, Bill developed a lifelong love of cars, particularly Corvettes, which he admired for their beauty and performance. His enthusiasm extended beyond automobiles, as he was also an expert in buying and selling...
Ronald Louis Graef
Nov 13, 2024
Ron Graef left this world peacefully on November 13th at the age of 92 from complications of pneumonia and Covid. He was preceded in death by his first wife Grace Ellis Graef and by his parents Evangeline née Schneider and Lester Graef of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his wife Louise Dunn Graef, daughters Renée Graef (Bruce Malm), Rhonda Graef,...
James R Allen
Nov 13, 2024
Our beloved James Robert Allen,76, went to be with the Lord on 11/13/2024, peacefully, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
Jim (JR) was born March 10, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky to the late Lillian R. Allen and James Allen.
Jim was a member of the US Army and served in the Vietnan War. In 1970 he met and...
Brad Nordholt
Nov 12, 2024
Bradley Stephen Nordholt, a beloved husband, father, son and brother, passed away on November 12, 2024, at the age of 51. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 27, 1973, Brad was known for his strong work ethic, generous nature, and unwavering commitment to his family.
Educated in trade school for plumbing, Brad pursued his passion for the trade and worked diligently...
Chris Henry
Nov 12, 2024
Chris Henry, 52, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away November 12, 2024 at his home with family by his side.
Chris was born on March 16, 1972 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Paul "Sonny" and Mickey (Miley) Henry. On June 28, 2003 Chris married Janell and they spent the next 21 years together. Anyone who knew them could see the...
Loretta Ann Fowler
Nov 12, 2024
Loretta Ann (Gentry) Fowler, 73, of Greencastle, Indiana passed away on Tuesday November 12th, 2024. She was born on Monday, August 20th, 1951, in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Burton and Elsie Gentry.
Loretta graduated from North Putnam High School in 1970. Shortly after high school, Loretta started her working career at various facilities including product assembly at Mallory Inc, dental...
Michele C. Byers
Nov 9, 2024
Michele C. Byers, 81, Carmel, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 9,2024.She was born December 20,1942.
She is survived by her son, Jeff (Rebeca) Byers; daughters, Jill Cook, Jody Byers & Julia Dunham; two granddaughters, Ashlie Cook & Kelsey Godwin; great grandson Kai Jones and siblings,several nieces & nephews and her companion Mollie(dog). Burial will be at Chester Cemetery in Westfield.
Please make...
James Franklin Hillis
Nov 9, 2024
James Franklin Hillis, age 91 years, 6 months and 1 day, having been born on May 8, 1933 in Logansport, Indiana died on November 9, 2024 in his home on the Tippecanoe River, Pulaski County, Indiana. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Ann (Dawson) Hillis; his children, Jennifer Barnes Hillis, Robert Franklin Hillis and Emily Angelyn...
Lann E. Thompson
Nov 8, 2024
Lann Evan Thompson, 77, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2024, surrounded by his wife, Marsha, his youngest son, Matthew Thompson, his step-son, Andrew Burd, and other family members.
Lann was born to Millard E. “Tommy” and Bernice E. (Hecker) Thompson on March 10th, 1947, in Columbus, Nebraska. He was the eldest of the five Thompson children, followed...
Deborah Jo Robinson
Nov 8, 2024
Deborah Jo Robinson of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on 11/8/2024. Deborah was born on 8/19/1951 in Indianapolis, IN. Deborah attended Arlington High School. Deborah was a Beauty School Instructor for a few different beauty schools. Deborah married Kenneth R. Robinson on 6/21/1980.
Deborah is survived by her husband, oldest son Timothy B. Westlake, Daughter Emilea G. (Aaron) Brown and youngest...
Diana M. Newburg
Nov 8, 2024
Mrs. Diana Marina Newburg (Hampton) age 65, passed away peacefully after a long battle with brain cancer on November 8, 2024.
Diana was born May 23rd 1959 in Heilbronn, Germany where she spent the first few years of her life. She absolutely loved Germany and would visit frequently throughout her life. She loved animals, nature, birds, photography, movies and music. Diana...
Otis L. Jordan
Nov 7, 2024
Otis Lee Jordan, 82, was born on July 15, 1942, in Jasper County, Pachuta, Mississippi, to the late Willis and Sarah Jordan.
At an early age, Otis gave his life to Christ and became a member of Mt. Jordan United Methodist Church in Pachuta, Mississippi. Otis graduated from Southside High School in Heidelberg, Mississippi. Later in life, he moved to Indianapolis,...
Cynthia S. Shepard
Nov 6, 2024
Cynthia Sue (Cindy) Shepard, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 6, 2024. She was born on July 23, 1946 in Lovell, Wyoming to her parents, Frank and Delores Shepard.
Since Cindy’s father travelled extensively for work, the family moved quite a bit living in Lovell, Wyoming, Peru, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Ogden Dunes, Indiana, and Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Cindy was an amazing...
L. Michael "Smoooth" Bryson Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Leonard Michael “Lil Mike” & “Smoooth” (with 3 o’s)” Bryson Jr was born July 23, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leonard Michael “Big Mike” Bryson Sr & Clarissa “Kakie” Bryson Brown who proceeded him in death, went home to be with the Lord November 6, 2024.
“Smoooth” graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1985. He was voted best dancer in...
Cynthia Denise Williams-Hill
Nov 6, 2024
Cynthia Denise Williams-Hill, born on September 1, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was the cherished youngest girl of twelve children born to the late James J. Williams and Hattie Will Winston-Williams. Affectionately known as “the baby sister,” Cynthia thrived in her large family, embodying a spirit that was tough, playful, and charming. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools before completing her high...
Rosieanne J. Faceson
Nov 5, 2024
Rosieanne Jean Faceson, 72, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on November 5, 2024. Born on September 5, 1952, Rosieanne dedicated much of her life to serving her community through her work as an Administrative Assistant and Correctional Officer at a Juvenile Detention Center.
Rosieanne was a proud alumna of Tech High School and furthered her education at Ivy Technical Institute, where...
Phillip Lewis FitzSimons
Nov 5, 2024
Phillip Lewis FitzSimons, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 5, 2024, from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Phil’s brain tissue was donated to the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center. Phil was born in Indianapolis on October 6, 1965, the fourth child of Patrick FitzSimons and Suzanne Lewis. He had three older siblings: Patrick Jr. (Chip), Sean,...
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