Gene P. Deer II
Jan 4, 2024
Gene Paul Deer II, a beloved Indianapolis Blues icon, left this world too soon, on January 4th, 2024, at the young age of 59.
A lifelong Hoosier, he was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 1, 1964, to his parents, Gene P. Deer I, and Carol Deer. Gene grew up in Indy, raised his children here, and became a...
Lawrence J. Swanson
Jan 4, 2024
Lawrence J. “Larry” Swanson, 82 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. Larry was born August 21, 1941 in Muskegon, Michigan, to the late Lorenzo J. and Ora A. (Thompson) Swanson. He was the widower of Susan (Sue) Joan Swanson.
Larry proudly attended Purdue University where he was a trombone player for the All-American Marching Band. He graduated with...
JoAnn Martz
Jan 4, 2024
JoAnn Martz, 96, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1927, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Wade and Lydia (Hacker) Morgan.
JoAnn was a graduate of Tech High School in 1945 and later received her associate degree in nursing from Indiana University. She spent her entire career in nursing at St....
Eileen T. Wallace
Jan 4, 2024
Eileen T Wallace (O'Brien) was born October 16, 1927 in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Butler College of Pharmacy first graduating class and one of only three women in her class. September 3, 1949 she married her partner of 68 years, Leonard J Wallace. They had three daughters; Nancy, Cindy and Terri.
She enjoyed her family, dancing with...
William J. "Bill" Sowers
Jan 4, 2024
William J. Sowers, 86, of Carmel, Indiana died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on January 4, 2024. Bill was born on January 10, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the devoted son of the late William J. (Sr.) and Gertrude E. Sowers of Indianapolis.
Bill graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1955 and spent his entire career in...
Edward Nelson McCabe
Jan 3, 2024
Edward Nelson McCabe, born August 15, 1947 in Pontiac, Illinois, died January 3, 2024 in Westfield, Indiana. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Connie, for 56 years. He is survived by his son, Brian McCabe of Auburn, AL, and daughter Amy Henry (husband Jake Henry) of Westfield, IN. Ed greatly enjoyed spending time with his three granddaughters, Emma...
Chloe "Ellen" McIntire
Jan 3, 2024
C. Ellen (Coleman) McIntire, 100, Indianapolis, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born on March 2, 1923, in Pittsboro, Indiana, the daughter of William M. and Alta (Sallee) Coleman. In 1941, she graduated from Pittsboro High School. On January 12, 1943, she married Roy H. McIntire of Lebanon, Indiana. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on January...
John James Csakany
Jan 2, 2024
John James Csakany, passed away on January 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. He was born on December 13, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana. John lived a remarkable life filled with service, love, and dedication to his family and community.John's career was marked by commitment and compassion. He served as a Eucharistic Minister to shut-ins at Christ the King Catholic Church, bringing...
Julio Cervantes Ramirez
Jan 2, 2024
Julio Cervantes Ramirez
34 of Camby, Indiana, passed away on January 2, 2024. Julio was born on June 25, 1989, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the owner of Indy Pro Steam. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Guzier. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ramirez; sons, Dallas Lee and Josiah Ramirez; parents, Kimberly and Douglas...
Christine "Tina" Louise Roller
Jan 2, 2024
Christine "Tina" Louise Roller (71) of Carmel passed on January 2, 2024 surrounded by her family after a year-long battle against brain cancer. Tina was born on December 6, 1952 in Reading, PA to William P. Rebman and Harriet Wilhelm. Raised in the small town of Bernville, Pennsylvania she was the younger sister to William P. Rebman Jr. Tina graduated...
Robert Mark Cooper
Jan 2, 2024
Robert M. Cooper of Westfield, Indiana passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 71. He was born on December 24, 1952 to Dwight and Marion Cooper in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
He attended Hackett High School and graduated from Western Michigan University with an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering in 1977 and a graduate degree in Operations Research...
Kenneth E. Shultz
Jan 1, 2024
Kenneth E. Shultz, 77, of Carmel passed away January 1, 2024. He was born April 6, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Richard Paul and Mona Beatrice (Hutchings) Shultz. He married Diane Usher on January 30, 1971.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Diane Shultz; two brothers, Fred (Debbie) Shultz and Rob (Kathy)...
Shirley Lee Rich
Jan 1, 2024
Shirley Lee Rich, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed on quietly after 96 years of delight and struggle on January 1, 2024 at the home of her remarkably devoted and beloved caretaker, Monica.
Shirley was born on November 20, 1927, in Indianapolis, to James Alfonzo Renick and Elsie Mann Renick. After graduating from Shortridge High School, she went on to earn a...
Bobbi Jo Bush
Jan 1, 2024
Bobbi Jo Bush, 61 of Carmel, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 1, 2024. Bobbi Jo was born December 2, 1962 in Anderson, IN. She was a graduate on Ball State University.
Bobbi Jo was a nurse for over 30 years, most recently at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. She was also a doula...
Michael "Mike" Curran
Jan 1, 2024
Michael “Mike” Steven Curran, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 1, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, John “Jack” Curran, Sr. and Betty (Jones) Curran.
On July 3, 1974, Mike married the love of his life, Paula (Wright) Curran, sharing 49 years of love and adventure together. During their many...
Donna Jean Carroll
Jan 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of Donna Jean Carroll (Eshleman) March 16, 1936-January 1, 2024
Donna Carroll, age 87, passed away January 1, 2024, in Carmel, Indiana. She was born March 16, 1936, in Rock Falls, Illinois. Donna spent most of her life in Rock Falls-Sterling prior to moving to Indiana.
Donna was proceeded in death by her husband,...
Roy Lee Patterson
Dec 31, 2023
Roy Lee Patterson 94 of Brownsburg, Indiana went to his heavenly home on December 31, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1929, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Roy Andrew and Hazel (Burge) Patterson. Roy retired from Allison’s as a Machine Repairman after 35 ½ years in 1985. He proudly served in the U S Marine Corps Reserve. Roy...
Mary L. Shake
Dec 31, 2023
Mary L. Shake, 91, left this world on December 31, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana after a brief illness. She was born on June 9, 1932, in Marshall, IL to William Gilbert and Dorothy (Clouse) Gilbert. Mary was married to Clyde Shake on November 23, 1951. She is survived by sons Randy Shake and Kevin Shake and 7 grandchildren. She is...
Milagros "Ging" Salazar Jones
Dec 31, 2023
Milagros “Ging” Salazar Jones, 71, of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born November 19, 1952, in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of the late Juanito Salazar and Isabel Banawa. She married Judge Jones on Valentine’s day in 1987.
Ging was a Premium Audit Tech for Selective Insurance for more than 10 years,...
Kevin W. Dalton
Dec 31, 2023
Kevin William Dalton, also known as Big Daddy, passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 65 in Carmel, Indiana. He was born on January 25, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kevin’s love for Indiana University Basketball, particularly during the Bobby Knight era was unparalleled. He was also an avid fan of IU Football, despite the “Occasional” frustration. Passionate...