Obituaries
Manuel A. Gonzales
Nov 11, 2018
Manuel "Manny" A. Gonzales, 83, of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his residence. Manny was born on November 5, 1935 to Pablo and Paulina Gonzales in California. Manny is retired from United States Army after 27 years of service where he learned and then worked as a Telecommunications Specialist for more than 40 years throughout the...
Robert Dewayne Hamm
Nov 10, 2018
Indianapolis - Robert DeWayne Hamm, 56, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.Robert was born June 18, 1962 at Ft. Harrison Army Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He spent several years in Indiana, but also lived in Maryland and then Missouri, where he graduated from high school. Robert always loved to draw. He also spent hours putting together model semi-trucks, cars and...
Sarah Dell Siegman
Nov 10, 2018
Indianapolis - Sarah Dell Siegman, 71, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.Mrs. Siegman was born March 28, 1947 in Clarksville, TN to the late George and Florence Benton. She served her family as a homemaker. Her family described her as a classic southern belle. She was devoted to her family, including her church family.Mrs. Siegman was preceded in death by...
Dorothy Mae Teepe
Nov 6, 2018
Indianapolis - Dorothy Mae Teepe, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at her residence with her loving family by her side.Dorothy was born September 14, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Morris and Flora Welch. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Dorothy was loved by many and will be dearly missed. She loved being...
Bernard Martin
Nov 6, 2018
Greenwood - Bernard "Bernie" Martin, 72, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 6, 2018.Bernie was born March 16, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN. He was a very loving, supportive, loyal and generous man. He was a best friend to his wife of 53 years, Millie. He always made himself available to his children and grandchildren and they adored...
Amber Nichole Shaw
Nov 5, 2018
Indianapolis - Amber Nichole Shaw, 28, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.Amber was born May 15, 1990 in Indianapolis, IN. She was employed in the medical industry where she served as a phlebotomist. Her family described her as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.Amber is survived by her husband, Jason "Buddy" Shaw; daughters, Kyleigh and Brooklynn; parents, Theresa...
Sharon Ruth Smith
Nov 3, 2018
Sharon Ruth Smith, 65, of Indianapolis passed away on November 3, 2018 at St. Franciscan Health. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her.Sharon is survived by her father: William Smith of Shelbyville; daughter: Wendi McCullough; grandchildren: Kenneth K. Kermode II, Gary Lee McCullough; great-grandson: Kollin Kermode; siblings: William Smith Jr., Herbert Smith, Jim Smith, Helen Smith and...
John E. Gannon
Nov 2, 2018
John E. (Boomer or J.G.) Gannon Jr., 63, of Indianapolis passed away on November 2, 2018. He was born on July 27, 1955 to the late John and Marcia Gannon in Indianapolis. The unofficial "Mayor of the Eastside" was an amazing storyteller who could take over an entire room of people at the blink of an eye. His storytelling is...
Rubin Miller
Oct 31, 2018
Rubin Miller, 71, of Acton passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Rubin was born on November 23, 1946 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Arlan & Christine (Napier) Miller.Rubin served in the United States Army earning the rank of Sargent, and was awarded the Markesman and National Defense Service Medal....
Jacob Lee Burns
Oct 31, 2018
Jacob Burns, 23, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 31, 2018. Jake was born on August 18, 1995 in Peru to Michelle Jeffries and Lee Burns Jr. Jake was a loving son and brother who loved anything Star Wars. He worked as a manager for Hot Box Pizza at the downtown location on Georgia Street for the last couple of...
Lisa Noelle Sissom
Oct 28, 2018
Franklin - Lisa Noelle Sissom, 44, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 28, 2018. Lisa was born April 16, 1974 in Indianapolis, IN to Toni Berglund and the late William Jack Doss. She graduated from Perry Meridian High School in 1992. Lisa was employed by the VA Medical Center where she served as a supervisor in the Health Benefits Unit....
Patricia Mae Fugate
Oct 27, 2018
Indianapolis - Patricia Mae Fugate, 65, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018.Patti was born July 31, 1953 in Beech Grove, IN. She retired from Rexnord Link-Belt after decades of service. Additionally, she was the proud owner/operator of KiKi Tan.She is survived by her daughter, Autumn Fugate-Sarmiento; sons, Ronald Fugate, Jr. and Randall Fugate; sisters, Cindy and Virginia; brother, Richard; 10...
Renda Kay Staton
Oct 27, 2018
Indianapolis - Renda Kay Staton, 80, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018.Mrs. Staton was born October 9, 1938 in Indianapolis to Albert and Charlotte Ruble. She owned and operated Ruble Flowers, a flower shop founded by her parents in 1945. She was very involved in youth sports at Rhodius Park and Carnine Little League for many years. She also enjoyed...
Thomas Edward Philpot
Oct 26, 2018
Greenwood - Thomas Edward Philpot, 69, passed away Friday, October 25, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is tremendously missed.He was born on June 28, 1949, in Bloomington, Illinois. Tom (aka Buster or Little Tom) spent his childhood with his late sister, Phyllis, and 5 brothers, in southern and central Indiana, until he was enlisted in the army...
Carol A. Rhoades
Oct 20, 2018
Carol A. Rhoades, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away on Oct. 20, 2018. Carol is survived by her husband: John C. Rhoades; son: Nathan West (Melissa); a sister, 3 brothers, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Carol was preceded in death by parents; son: Larry Riddle.Private services will be conducted at the convenience of her...
Hans G. Franson
Oct 15, 2018
Hans G. Franson, 77, of Indianapolis passed away on October 15, 2018. Hans moved from Sweden with his family at the age of 10 and has lived around the United States since. He served in the United States Navy as a submariner. Hans enjoyed woodworking, wood carving, classical music, photography and gymnastics as a young man. He retired from AT&T...
Billy Ray Couch
Oct 8, 2018
Indianapolis - Billy Ray Couch, 68, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 8, 2018. Mr. Couch was born October 1, 1950 in Leatherwood, KY. He married Joann West November 15, 1970. He was employed by Marion County where he served as a mechanic. He was awarded the key to the city of Indianapolis for maintaining the Canal...
James Dean Kidwell
Oct 2, 2018
James Dean Kidwell, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 2, 2018. Jim is survived by his four siblings and their spouses: Tammy & Luis Martinez, Thomas Kidwell, Scott & Ruby Kidwell, Susie Kidwell and a host of other family and friends.Jim was preceded in death by his parents: Donald "Bud" & Imogene (Oliver) Kidwell; sister-in-law: Diane Kidwell.Visitation will be on...
Richard Charles Longworth
Sep 30, 2018
Indianapolis – Richard Charles Longworth, 82, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, after a long illness.Mr. Longworth was born July 13, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Alice G. Longworth. He was raised in Fountain Square and attended Indianapolis public schools. He enlisted in the US Air Force in January of 1953 after lying about his age. He was stationed in...
Carmon K. Rankin
Sep 29, 2018
Indianapolis - Carmon K. Rankin, 96, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018.Mr. Rankin was born February 17, 1922 in Perryville, AR. He was drafted into the US Navy in 1944. He served as a 3rd class painter during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed in the ice cream business from the time he was discharged from...
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