OBITUARIES
Maura Ruth Benner
Oct 16, 2023
Maura Benner, 84, of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Indianapolis, IN, passed into eternal rest with Christ on October 16, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Over her life time, she was a wife, mother, homemaker, active church member, paralegal associate, and avid sailor of small craft.
In her youth, Maura's family resided in many cities. It was in Indianapolis...
William Craig Fisher
Oct 16, 2023
William Craig Fisher, age 72, past away at Community East Hospital on October 16, 2023. He was the son of Edward Scott Fisher and Willma Jean (Taylor) Lile, both deceased. He was born August 28, 1951. He joined the Navy in August of 1969 and retired from the Navy in March of 1992. He then moved back to Indiana from Florida...
James Paul Moore
Oct 16, 2023
James (Jim) Paul Moore of Indianapolis passed away October 16, 2023 at the young age of 91. He was born May 31st, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Paul and Grace Moore.
Jim graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1951. He worked in carpentry with his dad from a young age and while in high school he...
Floyd Gene Gleason
Oct 16, 2023
Floyd Gene Gleason was born on December 5th, 1938 to Velma Pauline Ewers and Ivan Floyd Gleason in Paragon Indiana.
Growing up, he studied long and hard to become a well-known plumber of union 440 for 35 plus years, retiring at the age of 62.
Gene never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone; everyone around...
Constance J Swartz
Oct 15, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and immense gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Constance Swartz, who entered heaven's gates on October 15, 2023 at 10:20am. Connie lived a life of profound intention, unwavering faith in God, and boundless love for family and community.
Connie was born October 5, 1933 in Logan County, Ohio. She was...
Frances Q Upchurch
Oct 15, 2023
Frances " Frannie or Fran" Q Upchurch (Ramos)
Frances Q Upchurch, age 67, of Arlington, Indiana, passed away on October 15, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1955, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late Julio and Augustina Ramos. Fran was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Fran was one of the most kind,...
Wilhelmena K. Grimmett
Oct 15, 2023
Wilhelmena K. (James) Grimmett, 79, of Martinsville, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
She was born on Tuesday, July 25, 1944, to the late Louis Edward and Marquerite Louise (Goodman) James in Palmer, Tennessee.
Wilhelmena was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, nurse of 54 years and a pastor's wife.
Wilhelmena is survived...
Elizabeth Sherron Ruppert
Oct 14, 2023
Elizabeth Sherron Webber, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 14th, 2023.
Sherron was born on September 26th, 1941, to Harry E. and Elizabeth L. Webber in Beech Grove, Indiana. Sherron went on to graduate from Thomas Carr Howe High School in 1959.
In 1967, Sherron married Gary Lee Ruppert of Indianapolis. Sherron and Gary were married for...
Rosa Shobe
Oct 13, 2023
Rosa Mayree Shobe, 81, of Trafalgar, IN., passed away on Friday October 13, 2023. Born on Friday December 13, 1941, in Indianapolis IN. to the late Aaron R. Kimbley and Ester (Ragan) Kimbley.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Aaron R Kimbley (Bob); her husbands, Raymond S. Doan, Emmett O. Smith, and Lester A. Shobe; and her grandson,...
Jerry Piety
Oct 12, 2023
Jerry H. Piety, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully October 12, 2023.
Jerry was a 60-year resident of Franklin Township and retired 28-year veteran of The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
He was born April 26, 1938, in Oaktown, Indiana to Robert S. Piety and Thelma L. Piety. The family moved to Indianapolis and Jerry graduated from Arsenal Technical High School...
Barry Wayne Nichols
Oct 12, 2023
Barry Wayne Nichols passed away on October 12, 2023. He was born in Plainfield, Indiana on May 9th, 1947 to his parents Ellis and Roseanna (Scott) Nichols.
Barry grew up and went to school in Plainfield, Indiana. Barry joined the Army in 1966 and received his GED while he was in the service in Vietnam. Barry was very...
Deanna McClain
Oct 12, 2023
Deanna Dawn McClain, 53, was born June 2nd, 1970 to John W. and Barbara J. (Hale) McClain in Terre Haute, Indiana. She passed into eternity October 12th, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She is survived by her two children, Jessica "Jaxen" and Katelyn Margason, and their half-brother, Christian Jones. Deanna was married to Jeffery Margason from 1991 to 2011. She...
Kent Robert Swengel
Oct 11, 2023
Kent Robert Swengel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 11, 2023, in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on April 30, 1951, to his parents Ken and Dorothy Swengel. Kent's stepfather Roscoe also played an important role in his upbringing.Kent had a fulfilling career of 34 years at Rolls-Royce before retiring. His dedication and...
Sean Kennedy
Oct 10, 2023
Sean Patrick Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 51 in Franklin, IN on October 10, 2023. Surrounded by his loving family, Sean's departure has left a void that will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.Born on January 4, 1972, in Alamogordo, NM, Sean, also known as Hoss or Big Hoss, was a...
Joann Anthony
Oct 9, 2023
Joann Anthony age 71 of Avon, Indiana formerly of Indianapolis passed on October 9, 2023. Born on February 8, 1952, to the late Hershel Lee and Anna Mae (Lollar) Philpott.
She was a devoted mother, sister, pet parent and friend. Her heart was pure and open always showing kindness and caring to everyone she ever met. She endured numerous hardships,...
James Thomas Ledford
Oct 9, 2023
James Thomas Ledford (Tom/Papa), 86, passed away on October 9, 2023, at home in Greenwood, Indiana. He was the husband of Mary Rebecca (Becky) Ledford. They shared 64 years of marriage together.
Born in Bartley, West Virginia, he was the son of James and Novella Ledford. Tom left the dusty coal mines of West Virginia that his father retired from...
Elaine Williams
Oct 8, 2023
Elaine (Tomlin) Williams, aged 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on October 8, 2023. Elaine’s life was one of service to others.
Elaine was born on March 14, 1947, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Reverend George Ray and Sybil (Bowden) Tomlin. After graduating from Asbury University in 1969, she attended graduate school at the University...
Crystal G. Qualls
Oct 8, 2023
Crystal G. (Sarvich) Qualls, 54, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Crystal was born Tuesday, August 12, 1969, to Michael Edward and Barbara Sue (Cox) Sarvich in Muncie, Indiana.
Crystal was a landscaper for over 20 years. She enjoyed reading novels, watching movies and gardening. She loved her dogs and cats.
She is survived by her...
Lawrence Ondrejack
Oct 8, 2023
Lawrence Joseph Ondrejack, loved God, loved his family, and loved people.
Larry was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 1940 and was the first child of Joseph William Ondrejack and Mary
Magdalene (Bokros) Ondrejack. During his childhood he liked learning, and enjoyed his time in elementary and high school. Because of his excellent grades, he received a
full-tuition...
Roger Alan Nelson
Oct 8, 2023
Roger Alan Nelson, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Mr. Nelson was born in Sturgis, Michigan on August 8, 1950, to the late Albert Burleson Nelson, DDS, and Grace Murray Nelson of LaGrange, Indiana. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School in LaGrange and Manchester College (now University). He served in the United States...
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