Dec 11, 2023

Shirley Ann Brooks

August 15, 1936 – December 11, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Ann (Jalovec) Brooks, 87, of Indianapolis passed away at Copper Trace Family-First Senior Living in Westfield, Indiana on Monday, December 11, 2023. Shirley was born August 15, 1936, in Muskegon, MI to the late Carl and Genevieve (Somers) Jalovec. Shirley worked at Indiana Records Managers, Inc for many...

Dec 11, 2023

 

Anita L. Garriott

79 of Speedway, Indiana, passed away on December 11, 2023.  Anita was born on July 1, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She had worked for Deluxe Check Printing, retiring in 1999.  She had also worked for Covance, retiring in 2012.  She was a member of O.E.S. Corithan Chapter 456, Kappa Kappa Sigma-Alpha Theta Chapter.  And was Past...

Dec 11, 2023

Barbara Jo (Coslett) Grant was born in Indianapolis, IN August 17, 1938 to Frances Jones Coslett and Ray Coslett.  Barbara was preceded in death by both of her parents, Sisters Patricia Patrick, Mary Flynn, Betty Wilson, and Sue Mattingly and Brothers William Coslett and Jack Coslett, and her son Gary L. Blue and Daughter Lisa D Grant, Son in Law...

Dec 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Phyllis Marie Calhoun

March 24, 1934 - December 9, 2023

Phyllis Marie Calhoun, beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at home with family in Big Canoe, Georgia, on December 9, 2023. She was 89. Phyllis was born on March 24, 1934, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Troy and Mollie Calhoun as the fourth of twelve...

Dec 9, 2023

Harold Leon Shadday, 98, of New Palestine, passed away December 9th, 2023. He was born January 17th, 1925, in Vevay, Indiana to parents Ulie and Elsie (Steele) Shadday.

He graduated valedictorian of his class at Vevay High School. He continued his education at Butler University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Further receiving his master’s degree in accounting from Indiana...

Dec 8, 2023

Sandra Marie (DiBrell) Kizer of Indianapolis, Indiana, age 74, passed away in December 2023. Sandra was born June 14, 1949, in Columbus, OH to Anthony Wayne Dibrell and Helen Juanita Dibrell. She is survived by her son Chris D. Kizer; daughter in-law, Beth; grandchildren, Gianna and Rylan; sister, Cheryl Mason; nieces, A.J. Mason and Connie Marshall, and nephew, Tony Mason....

Dec 8, 2023

Dec 8, 2023

Dr. Fortunato C. Alano, Jr., 90, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 8, 2023. He was born in 1933, in Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, Philippines, to the late Fortunato Carpio Alano, Sr. and Carmen Delfina de los Santos Cirineo. 

While his accomplishments are plentiful, Fort’s greatest achievement was the life he led -- filled with unparalleled generosity and profound love....

Dec 8, 2023

Mary B. Nicodemus, a beloved resident of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 19, 1946, in Indianapolis to the late Michael F. and Alice H. O'Grady, Mary's life was marked by the connections she made and the impact she had on those around her. She graduated from Marquette University in...

Dec 8, 2023

 

Born September 23, 1949 in Tuscola, IL, George grew up in Newman, Illinois. His parents were Wilbur and Virginia (Sibley) Thompson who operated the local variety store.  George had an identical twin brother, Robert W. Thompson (Sandy) and an older sister, Carol V. Sheldon (Roger).  In his youth, he was active as a Boy Scout achieving the rank of...

Dec 8, 2023

Harold Joseph Frecker (84) of Noblesville, IN, passed away at home on December 8, 2023, after falling ill from cancer. He was the 9th of 10 children born to Joseph and Marie Frecker on January 8, 1939, in Monroeville, IN.

Harold was a veteran of the Indiana Air National Guard/US Air Force, serving several months in France during the Berlin...

Dec 8, 2023

Michael “Mickey” Epeards Sr., age 69 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, December 8, 2023.

 

Mickey was born on August 4, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Robert Earl and Sarah Josephine (Nicholson) Epeards Sr.

 

He married Audrey  "Ann" Hammons on March 15, 1975 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

He is survived by his wife...

Dec 8, 2023

Gerry (Gerhardt) Fortner, a well-respected schoolteacher and cherished member of the community, passed away on December 8, 2023. Born on September 7, 1932, in Rockville, Indiana, to John Earl Fortner and Ruby (Schneider) Fortner, Gerry dedicated his life to shaping young minds as a teacher. He will be remembered fondly for his passion for education, his dedication to his students,...

Dec 8, 2023

Kevin Wayne Bottom, 53, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. He was born April 23, 1970, in Indianapolis to Chester Leon & Lois Marie (Norris) Bottom.

 

Kevin is survived by his son Bryce William Bottom, brothers Duane (Brenda) Bottom and Bruce (Linda) Bottom, Marlin (Sheri) Bottom; sister Rae Lynn Bottom and Kathy Rooker; and several nieces and...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Obituary

Lisa Vonzel Wise, daughter of the late Lue Doris Wise and Clarence Stevens was born June 9, 1973, in Greenwood Mississippi. She was the eldest of their children.

Growing up Lisa enjoyed going to church on Sunday and having bible study with her family. She loved spending time with family playing kickball in the backyard and red...

Dec 7, 2023

Kenneth L. Stoddard, 79 of Westfield, passed away at his home Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born September 1, 1944 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Lyle F. and Sadie Maxine Stoddard. He was a US Army veteran, serving in the 11th Air Assault Division.

Ken was head of security at the Delta Faucet...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Barbara L. Cline, 90, passed away December 7th, 2023. She was born October 18th, 1933 in Indianapolis to parents Hugh and Leona (Enners) McComb. Barbara graduated from Arsenal Tech High School, where she met her husband, Ernie Cline. She worked as a principal’s assistant for IPS for several years before retiring.

She is survived by her sons Michael (Joan)...

Dec 6, 2023

Mark Dennis Myers, 74, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 6, from a heart attack. Mark was born on July 10, 1949 to Jack and Elvera Myers in Evansville, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Timothy and Steve and has 3 surviving siblings, Nancy, Richard and Matt. He was married 3 times, first...

Dec 6, 2023

 

Barbara Jane (Tarr) Risley 94 passes away peacefully at her home in Speedway December 6, 2023.  Barbara, better known as Bobbie, she was born February 16, 1929, to E. Eugene and Rose Ellen Tarr.  She married her high school sweetheart, Howard E. Risley, on September 3, 1948, and were married for 64 years. A devoted wife and mother, she...

Dec 6, 2023

Phyllis Louise (Reilly) Hartshorn, 78, passed away December 6, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. 

 

The daughter of Walter and Mildred Reilly, she was born on December 30, 1944.  Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, James, and her son, Bryan Rudicel.

 

Phyllis leaves behind her loving children – Christopher (Mary) Rudicel, Sheila...