Obituaries
James "Jim" Roy Waters
Dec 22, 2024
James "Jim" Roy Waters, of Kirklin, a beloved figure in the community, was born on October 20, 1938 to the late Ralph Roy and Gertrude (Wright) Waters in Howard County, Indiana He departed this life on December 22, 2024, in Kirklin, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family, leaving a legacy of kindness and a dedication to his faith in the...
Thomas Wulah
Dec 21, 2024
Thomas Wulah, a cherished member of the Indianapolis community, passed away on December 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 17, 1957, in Greenville, Liberia, Thomas dedicated much of his life to serving others, both through his career and his extensive involvement in community organizations.
A proud graduate of Assembly of God Mission High School in Liberia...
Stephen C. Wright
Dec 21, 2024
Stephen Clair Wright, Sr., 75, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was born February 20, 1949, in Beech Grove, IN to Clair E Wright and Julia M Wright. He was skilled at many things including billiards, hunting, fishing and working on automobiles to name a few. He was a master carpenter by trade.
Steve was known for his generous heart...
Kimberly F Manning
Dec 21, 2024
Kimberly F. Manning, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 9, 1961, in Indianapolis, Kimberly was a cherished member of her community and an example of warmth and kindness to all who knew her.
A proud graduate of John Marshall High School, Class...
Leonard "Lenny" Adam Cholewinski
Dec 19, 2024
Leonard "Lenny" Adam Cholewinski,60, born on May 18, 1964, in Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Greenwood, Indiana, surrounded by his beloved family. Lenny was a dedicated IT professional who spent many years contributing his expertise to Sony, where he left a lasting impact through his work and camaraderie with colleagues.
He was a proud graduate of...
Jerald "Jay" Lynne Richardson
Dec 18, 2024
Jerald Lynne Richardson, known as Jay, passed away on December 18, 2024, in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was born on March 23, 1950.
Jay was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by his daughter, Barbara Richardson (Terry Moberly), and son, Jerald Richardson Jr. (Eileen Seifert Richardson). He shared a bond with them that was both nurturing and...
Kathy Elloitt
Dec 17, 2024
Kathy Elloitt, a beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on July 8, 1953, Kathy was a sweet and good-hearted individual who touched the lives of many with her loving spirit.
Throughout her life, Kathy was known for her artistic talents, finding joy in painting and crafting, as well as...
John Henry Gravely Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
John Henry Gravely Jr., a humble and sweet soul, was born on June 17, 1963, in Huntington, West Virginia. With deep sadness, we announce his passing on December 15, 2024, also in Indianapolis. Throughout his life, John was known for his affectionate nature, his willingness to help anyone in need, and his playful sense of humor. He took great pride...
Carol Sue Lemons
Dec 14, 2024
Carol Sue Lemons (Steigerwald), 82 of Indianapolis, passed away in her home on December 14, 2024. Carol was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on October 24th, 1942, to Betty and Charles Steigerwald. She is survived by her four children Joseph (Mary) Lemons, James Lemons, Andrew Lemons and daughter Cindy (Shawn) Schofield; Brothers, Gary, Thomas and Michael (Luann) Steigerwald; she was...
Roberta Lynn Vernon
Dec 10, 2024
Indianapolis – Roberta Lynn Vernon, 62, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. She was born June 28, 1962 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Zehner L. Vernon II and Patricia Ann DeWeese Vernon. A dedicated professional and compassionate individual, she made a significant impact in her community as a physical therapist, providing care and support to countless individuals throughout her...
Naomi Ruth Riddell
Dec 10, 2024
Naomi Ruth Riddell, a compassionate soul who knew no strangers, passed away peacefully in her beloved hometown of Indianapolis on December 9, 2024. Born on January 29, 1963, Naomi was a beacon of empathy and kindness, dedicating her life to serving others and uplifting her community.
From a young age, Naomi's heart was devoted to helping those around her. She had...
Karen Rose Keaton
Dec 9, 2024
Karen Rose Keaton, born on June 7, 1946, in Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana. Karen's life was defined by her dedication to her career, family, and community.
She pursued her education in nursing at IUPUI, where she laid the foundation for a successful career. Over the years, Karen...
Danielle Ouaboa
Dec 7, 2024
Danielle Ouaboa, born on January 6, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 7, 2024, in her beloved hometown. A cheerful and outgoing spirit, Danielle was known for her caring nature and her passion for helping others, particularly children. She dedicated her career to education, serving as an intervention teacher at Vision Academy in Indianapolis, as well as a...
John Thomas Martin
Dec 6, 2024
John Thomas "Tom" Martin, a cherished father, devoted husband, and beloved community member, passed away on December 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 81. Born on March 31, 1943, in Salinas, California, Tom exemplified a life of quiet resilience, boundless love, and enduring spirit.
A faithful soldier, Tom proudly served in the United States Army, a testament to...
Jacqueline Morris
Dec 6, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Morris, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 6,2024, surrounded by her loving family in her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on July 17, 1953, in Indianapolis, Jackie brought an indelible warmth and joy to all those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Jackie was known for her unwavering dedication to her family, always...
Ilse Alice Brigitta Hirsch-Fruijtier
Dec 1, 2024
Alice Hirsch-Fruijtier, born on April 7, 1956, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, passed away peacefully on December 1 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She lived a rich and fulfilling life, by her dedication to her family, her career, and her community.
Alice had a multifaceted career, serving as a Ship Stewart for a chemical shipping vessel. Her professional life was coupled with a profound...
Deborah Sue Kinney
Nov 30, 2024
Deborah Sue Kinney, 72, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Westside Village Nursing Center. Born on September 10, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Francis Eugene Edwards and Donna Rebecca Reed.
Deborah worked as a supervisor for L.S. Ayres and later worked as a school bus driver. Upon her retirement, she continued to devote her time and...
Danny "Big Bird" Blythe
Nov 26, 2024
Danny H. Blythe ("BIG BIRD") born September 29, 1959, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2024. He dedicated 40 years to his career doing construction and concrete. He was currently working for Carroll supply where he was revving up to trade his hard hat for a party hat in February.
Known as a self -proclaimed "Rock n Roll Genius", music was...
Ronald Ray Schloesser
Nov 18, 2024
Ronald Ray Schloesser, aged 69, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Born on January 26, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of Raymond and Eleanor Schloesser.
On January 10, 1981, Ronald married the love of his life, Shirley Blake, and she survives. He dedicated 23 years of his career to the...
Justin Michael Hawk
Nov 11, 2024
Justin Michael Hawk, born on March 15, 1989, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Justin was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Lauren (Bowles) Hawk, whom he married on May 19, 2018, in Indianapolis, their cherished daughter, Audrey Hawk;...
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