Obituaries
Hilda I. Schaefer
Jan 22, 2017
Hilda I. Schaefer, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 22, 2017 at Meadow Lakes Nursing Home in Mooresville.Hilda was born in Wiesbaden, Germany to Adolf and Roselia (Seus) Scheafer on June 16, 1924. Hilda was a Cater for the airline industry for 32 years until her retirement. Hilda is survived by nephews and their wives: Erich and Meta Haupt...
Ken Maynard Morris
Jan 21, 2017
Old Hickory, TN - Ken Maynard Morris, 76, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Mr. Morris was born January 1, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN. He was employed as a painter in the construction industry.Mr. Morris is survived by his beloved, long-time partner, Nancy Hill; son, Ken Morris, Jr. and his wife, Ashley; step-son, Bryan Hill; granddaughter, Haley; and many other...
William R. Collett
Jan 20, 2017
William R. Collett, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 20, 2017 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Bill was born to Herbert and Shirley Bohannon Collett on February 25, 1954. He graduated from Manual High School in the Class of 1972. Bill was a General Manager for Wendy's and had been a Chef at many restaurants.Bill is survived...
Helen Joan Young
Jan 20, 2017
Helen Joan Young, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Homeview Center of Franklin. She was born in Indianapolis to Lawrence and Ida Mae "VanLue" Graebe on February 22, 1931. She graduated in the class of 1948 from Howe High School. She married Ken Young on July 23, 1950 at Victory Memorial United Methodist Church.Joan had...
Gary Bannon
Jan 15, 2017
Gary Bannon, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 15, 2017 at Fairway Village. Visitation will be on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 4 P.M. until 6 P.M. at Newcomer Funeral Home 925 E. Hanna Ave. Please visit www.NewcomerIndianapolis.com to sign the guest book.
Leciaterry H.M. Perry
Jan 15, 2017
Leciaterry "Lecia" H. M. Perry, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 15, 2017. Lecia graduated from Southport High School in 1998 and have worked for AT&T and previously at RCI Travel.Lecia loved being a Mommy, she also was a master at the art of couponing.Lecia is survived by her children: Zyon Perry, Zayli Perry; mother: Alisa Williams; sisters: Michelle...
Ira Russell Chism
Jan 14, 2017
Ira Chism, age 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Kokomo on August 31, 1944 to Woodrow and Maxine (Croddy) Chism. He attended Kokomo High School and then served in the United States Air Force. Ira worked Montgomery Ward, for H.H. Gregg in Kokomo and Indianapolis; Glick Properties before retiring...
Larry W. Harvey
Jan 12, 2017
Larry Wayne Harvey, age 66, of Indianapolis passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was born in Dant, Virginia on September 8, 1950 to Corbette and Beatrice (Brock) Harvey. Larry was a Truck Driver for Little Ton and Sons. He was married to Lorenda "Lori" Harvey whom he married on September 4, 2010. Larry enjoyed going to the casino,...
Mary Ellen Pauley
Jan 12, 2017
Mary Ellen Pauley, age 85, of Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was born in Delphi, Indiana on July 11, 1931 to Paul and Florence Kempf (nee Long).Mary Ellen was a 1949 graduate of Delphi High School; she started working in Delphi with Farm Bureau Insurance and worked in Insurance for 60...
Joanne Rose Ardery
Jan 2, 2017
Joanne Rose Ardery, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 2, 2017. She was born June 26, 1929 in Belleville, Michigan to Matthew Aloyisous and Rose (Bargowski) Pisarek and moved to Indianapolis in 1964.Joanne is survived by her husband of 39 years, Charles W. Ardery, Jr., of Indianapolis; sons Terry (Joan) Guest of Brownsburg and Mark...
Andrew Cornell Young
Dec 29, 2016
Andrew Cornell Young, 11, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born January 6, 2005. Andrew loved to attend the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses - Garfield Park Congregation.He attended the Christel House Academy, where he was on the basketball team. Andrew had a beautiful personality and loving spirit, you would always see a smile on his...
Brenda Lee Toney
Dec 28, 2016
Beech Grove – Brenda Lee Toney, 67, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016.Brenda was born June 6, 1949 in Beech Grove, IN to James Odus and Effie Grace Cantrell. She was the baby of the family and grew up to be a sweet, but sassy, lady. She loved listening to Rod Stewart, dancing, fishing and spending time with her family.Brenda...
Norma L. Puryear
Dec 24, 2016
Indianapolis - Norma J. Puryear, 65, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016.Mrs. Puryear was born June 30, 1951 in Brazil, IN. She was an honorably discharged, 100% disabled veteran of the United States Army.Mrs. Puryear was preceded in death by her mother, Rosetta Robertson, and her father, Henry L. Robertson. She is survived by her brother, Craig Robertson; sister-in-law, Collen...
Vernon Ray Goodpaster Jr.
Dec 22, 2016
Fairborn, OH - Vernon Ray "Buddy" Goodpaster, Jr., 39, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016.Buddy was born August 9, 1977 in Cincinnati, OH. He was employed as a mechanic. His family described him as very artistic. He enjoyed drawing and creating beauty out of mundane things, such as the rose he made out of toilet paper for his sister, Jojo....
Bonnie L. Grenat Blackledge Radley
Dec 22, 2016
Bonnie L. Grenat Blackledge Radley, 62, of Indianapolis died December 22, 2016. An Indianapolis native Bonnie was born on September 21, 1954 to Robert and Helen (Flanigan) Grenat.Bonnie work in the Insurance field as a Commercial Lines Rater and an Underwriter for Indiana Insurance. She was an avid reader and a lover of books. Bonnie was a great mother and...
Josephine Irene Showecker
Dec 20, 2016
Josephine "Joie" Irene Showecker, 70, of Indianapolis, passed into her heavenly home Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She will be sadly missed by her loving family.A visitation will be conducted Wednesday, December 28, 2016, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home at 925 East Hanna Avenue in Indianapolis. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. Interment will...
Linda Marie (Foyles) Knowles
Dec 17, 2016
Indianapolis - Linda Marie (Foyles) Knowles passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was 64 years old. She was born July 15, 1952 in Kinston, NC. Mrs. Knowles was preceded in death by her father, Norwood Coombs, and step-father, Milton Blanton. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Knowles; mother, Margaret (Stroud Coombs) Blanton; daughter, Cathy Stephens; step-sons, Donald...
Craig Allen Gossett
Dec 11, 2016
Craig Allen Gossett, 45, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. Craig was born on June 24, 1971 in South Bend, Indiana to Arvil and Nancy Gossett Esque. Craig lived his life to the fullest traveling around the country and gallivanting upon numerous adventures and escapades. His favorite place to visit was Florida; he also visited Las Vegas and took his...
Thelma Onedia Brenner
Dec 9, 2016
Greenwood - Thelma Onedia "Pat" Brenner quietly left this earthly world on December 9, 2016, to the surprise of her family and friends, in Greenwood, IN. She was born May 30, 1941 in Rockholds, KY. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Ohio most of her life....
Lorna Jean Miller
Dec 9, 2016
Indianapolis – Lorna Jean Miller, 76, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. She was born November 26, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN. She loved riding through the country in autumn and enjoying the beautiful colors.Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Steinway. She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 48 years, Ronald Miller; sons, Robert Miller,...
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