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Nancy Lee Holle
May 30, 2025
Nancy Lee HolleIndianapolis, IN March 11, 1948 – May 30, 2025 Nancy Lee Holle, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and love. Nancy was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marjorie Gast; her husband, Steve...
Carolyn Janet Gratigny
May 30, 2025
Carolyn 'Jan' Gratigny, age 81, of Fishers, passed away with family at her side on May 30, 2025. Born on July 15, 1943, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Virgil and Lucille Carrico. She was preceded in death by her loving partner of 33 years, David Corbett.
Carolyn was truly one of a kind-a selfless and...
Robert Lee "Bob" Silvers Sr.
May 30, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Silvers Sr., 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away May 30, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1934, to the late Clarence and Katherine (Hauseman) Silvers in Dayton, Ohio.
Bob was a retired Executive Publisher, Senior Vice President, and Religion Editor for the Saturday Evening Post for 41 years. Bob’s home church was Calvary Temple of Indianapolis (Assemblies...
Charles Ray Fancher Sr.
May 29, 2025
Charles Ray Fancher Sr. “Butch” went to meet his lord and savior May 29, 2025 at his home. Born March 11, 1941 to Raymond and Florence Fancher, he was one of fifteen children. Butch grew up on the Westside in Fleming Gardens. He loved riding motorcycles, mules, horses and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He served his Country in the Army,...
Nila Lee Wicker
May 29, 2025
Nila Lee Wicker, known affectionately to many as a gifted storyteller, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana. Born on June 16, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she devoted her life to nurturing the love for stories while supporting the educational journeys of young minds as a Library Aid at Clinton Young Elementary School.
Nila’s passion for storytelling extended...
Cynthia S. Sheets
May 29, 2025
Cynthia (Cindy) S. Sheets, 68, of Indianapolis, In, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2025.
Cindy was born on May 28, 1957 in Fort Wayne, In. Growing up she enjoyed family camping trips. She never married or had children. After retirement, she enjoyed quiet times at home.
Cindy was preceded by her brother Edwin Sheets, mother Norma (Cunnington) Phillips, father Theodore Sheets,...
Janis Mae Trietsch
May 29, 2025
Janis Mae Trietsch, 78, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 27, 1947, in Loretto, Tennessee, Janis was a shining light to all who knew her. Janis graduated from Hamilton Heights High School, Class of 1966. In her personal life, Janis married Max...
Jean Norene Kendall Perkins
May 29, 2025
Jean Norene Kendall Perkins, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 95. Born on August 27, 1929, in Chester, Indiana, Jean spent her early years cultivating a passion for family and service that would define her life.
A graduate of Richmond High School in 1947, Jean dedicated herself to...
Anton Carl Swartz III
May 29, 2025
Anton Carl Swartz III, affectionately known as "Andy," was born on October 16, 1954, in Beech Grove, Indiana. His journey through life came to a close on May 29, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, while surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Teresa "Teri" (Vaughn) Swartz.
A proud graduate of Southport High School, Class of 1973, Andy subsequently served in the...
Martha Jean Fry
May 28, 2025
Martha J Fry passed away at home Wednesday night May 28, 2025. She was born January 3, 1941, to Elmer & Elsie Smith in Anderson, Indiana.
She graduated from Markleville High School in Indiana. She was a member of the Sigma Beta Sorority for over 50 years. She always found a way to help anyone in need.
She had various jobs and...
Jeffrey Patrick McCarrel
May 28, 2025
Jeffrey Patrick McCarrel passed away on Wednesday, May 28th at the age of 69 after an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Jeff was a long time employee of the Indianapolis Star and later transitioned into Property Management with Realty World Harbert Company.
Jeff cherished many summers at Lake Shafer with his friends and family, thoroughly enjoyed listening to Jimmy Buffett, rooted for the...
Daniel Warren
May 28, 2025
Daniel C. Warren passed from this life into the arms of our Lord on May 28, 2025. Dan was born in Indianapolis, along with his twin sister Dottie, on January 2, 1937, to parents Robert and Frances H Warren, who preceded him in death.
Dan attended St. Philip NERI Grade School and graduated from Cathedral, where he continued on to proudly...
Sandra Radcliffe
May 28, 2025
Sandra Radcliffe, 78, passed away on May 28th, 2025, in Greenwood, IN. Sandra was born on December 24th,1946 in Indianapolis, IN, to Viets and Avanella Harriman.
Sandra broke barriers early on, becoming the first female bailiff in the state of Indiana-a milestone that set the tone for her lifelong commitment to serving others. Later in life, she turned her...
Artie May Honeywell
May 28, 2025
Artie May Honeywell, a cherished member of the Indianapolis community, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 4, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Artie's warm spirit and lively personality left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Artie proudly served as a Senior Accounting Clerk at Indiana Bell Telephone Company for...
Carl Matthew Brown Jr.
May 27, 2025
Carl Matthew Brown Jr., Age 36- Gone Fishing
Carl Matthew Brown Jr., 36 of Indianapolis, IN clocked out of life far too early—but not before leaving his mark on the world around him. Born with a baseball cap practically stitched to his head and a football in one hand, Matt never met a Sunday he didn’t turn into a celebration of...
Vicki Ann Clinton
May 27, 2025
Vicki Ann Puterbaugh Clinton, 77 of Richmond, Ind., formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed on May 27, 2025.
She was born to Walter Marvin, and Fae De Puterbaugh on January 4, 1948.
In her professional life, Vicki had been Chief Technician, Manager of the radiology department at Reid Memorial Hospital. Her administrative abilities, trustworthiness and sense of fairness earned her the respect of...
Anthony Glenn Armstrong
May 26, 2025
Anthony Glen "Tony" Armstrong, age 60, passed away on May 26, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Born on July 15, 1964, in Morehead, Kentucky, Tony was the son of Robert and Violet (Trkula) Armstrong. He spent his formative years in Indiana and graduated from Highland High School in Anderson. Throughout his life, Tony remained deeply connected to his roots and family.
Tony had...
Steven Tillman Freels
May 26, 2025
Steven Tillman Freels, affectionately known as Steve, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 11, 1952. He embarked on his journey through life with kindness and generosity, traits that would define him as a husband, father, son, brother, and cherished friend. Steve passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in the city of his birth, leaving behind a legacy deeply...
Castellia Boyd
May 25, 2025
Castellia Boyd was born on November 17, 1929, to the late Roosevelt and Geneva Lucas in Crossplain, Tennessee. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age at Bridgehill Baptist Church. Shortly after, she married the love of her life, and together they shared 63 wonderful years until his passing.
Castellia and her beloved husband later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana,...
Larry L. Kuntz
May 25, 2025
Larry L. Kuntz, 66, of Waldron, Indiana passed away May 25, 2025 at home with family by his side.
He was born August 22, 1958 to the late John D. and Lolita (Fox) Kuntz in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jenny L. (Maulden) Kuntz; children, Stephanie Gant (Wolf), Michael Grainger (Amanda); grandchildren, Johnathan Speaks, Herbert Grainger...
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