James A. Payne

James A. Payne

Mar 16, 2024

James Arthur Payne I, affectionately known as “Pappy” to everyone who knew him, not just his grandchildren. Pappy lived a fulfilling life and had a contagious smile and a kind heart. Pappy was always a jokester and spread joy throughout his lifetime, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and hope in Jesus Christ.  Pappy passed away on 3/16, a reminder...

Richard Ryker

Richard Ryker

Mar 16, 2024

Richard “Tom” Ryker, 91, of Carmel passed away surrounded by his family on March 16, 2024. Tom was born on March 22, 1932 in Madison, Indiana to Dean Ernest Ryker and Margaret Rose Wetzel. He is survived by 9 children, Diana (Bill) Brunsman, of Sunman, IN, Beth (Ralph) Steiner of League City, TX, Tim (Jan) of Batesville, IN, Chris (Tarra)...

Josephine Mary Milewski

Josephine Mary Milewski

Mar 16, 2024

Josephine Mary (Cavataio) Milewski passed peacefully with family on March 16, 2024, at the age of 93.

 

Josephine was born June 27, 1930, in Wyandotte, Michigan.

 

Josephine graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1948. After graduation, she attended IBM School and was then employed at Great Lakes Steel as a keypunch operator. She married her high school sweetheart,...

David Holdgrafer

David Holdgrafer

Mar 15, 2024

Well, my Father, David Paul Holdgrafer, has passed away. It happened on Friday, March 15th, 2024. He was out running errands on that day just like any other, except this time it wasn’t. Now he’s gone, and the time has come to speak about him, or more importantly, his life. My grandmother, his mother, once told me a story that,...

Linnea M. Davidson

Linnea M. Davidson

Mar 15, 2024

Linnea Brees Davidson passed away on March 15, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN, at the age of 53. She was born on June 1, 1970, in Milwaukee, WI.Linnea was a loving sister, mother, wife, and friend. Throughout her entire life, she was never afraid to dive into new opportunities and experiences. A strong and independent woman who knew her worth, Linnea...

Dolores C. Coulon

Dolores C. Coulon

Mar 15, 2024

Dolores “Dolly” Christine Coulon passed away Friday March 15, 2024, at the Alpha Home in Indianapolis around 7:15 p.m. due to a complicated and lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dolores, born November 9, 1937, was a friendly, principled woman who rarely met a person she did not like and was an extremely hard worker. Dolly worked as an LPN for...

William Trimble Habig

William Trimble Habig

Mar 15, 2024

William Trimble Habig was born on September 16, 1944, to Nancy and Frank J. Habig, Jr. of Indianapolis, IN.

Bill was graduated from DePauw University with a degree in Botany and Bacteriology; and while in college was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.  Bill received his master's degree in health administration from IUPUI School of Medicine. He had a distinguished...

Rose Marie Sowers

Rose Marie Sowers

Mar 15, 2024

Rose Marie Sowers

87 of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on March 15, 2024.  Rose was born on September 12, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Howard and Rosa Bryant.  She had worked in the shoe department at Kohl’s.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Sowers, daughter, Brenda...

Donna Wiechman

Donna Wiechman

Mar 14, 2024

Our Mom, Donna Jean Long Wiechman, 92, Carmel, IN, was called home March 14, 2024. Donna was born September 25, 1931, to Robert and Mildred (Whitmeyer) Long of Logansport, IN and Carmel, IN.

Donna leaves behind a legacy cherished by her survivors; five children: Toni Jean Riddle (Steve), Janice Davis (Jim), Sandy Johnson (Mark), William Weichman (Karen), and Julia Wilson (Henry);...

Shirley Little

Shirley Little

Mar 14, 2024

Shirley Little, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away March 14th, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis November 28th, 1943, to parents William and Betty Durnil. 

Shirley grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. 

On September 25th, 1961, she married the love of her life, Billie Little. They shared many wonderful years together. Billie passed away in 2002. 

Shirley worked at...

Ronald L Pollard

Ronald L Pollard

Mar 14, 2024

Ronald L Pollard, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away March 14th, 2024.  He was born on Christmas Day, 1940, in Indianapolis to parents Walter and V. Maxine (Hook) Pollard.  Ron proudly served his country in the United States Navy for nearly 11 years; joining when he was just 17.  Among other vessels, he served on the destroyer USS Dahlgren and the icebreaker...

Henry L. Swanigan

Henry L. Swanigan

Mar 14, 2024

HENRY LOUIS SWANIGAN was born on July 11, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana to WilliamSwanigan and Sarabell Cissel Swanigan. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools.At a young age, Henry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was active in churchevents.Henry worked many years at Richardson Rubber Company, retiring in the early 1980s. Heloved all things basketball, playing cards, family reunions,...

Doris Jane Helms Odom

Doris Jane Helms Odom

Mar 14, 2024

Doris Jane Helms Odom

89 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on March 14, 2024.  Doris was born on July 9, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph and Clara Helms.  She was homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Odom; sons, Charles Nicholis Odom and Brian H. Odom; granddaughter, Rebecca Thomas; great-grandson, Draden Webb and her parents....

John Robert Hayes, Jr.

John Robert Hayes, Jr.

Mar 13, 2024

John Robert Hayes Jr., age 78, passed away on March 13, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was known to his loved ones as Dad and Junie. 

He was preceded in death by his father John Robert Hayes Sr., mother Ockreada Hayes, sisters Patricia Ann Hayes, Johnetta Hayes, Mary Wilson, Ioa Mae Coffee, and Shirley Hayes.

Junie was a proud veteran of the...

Randy Ashton Rodriguez

Randy Ashton Rodriguez

Mar 13, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, Randy Ashton Rodriguez, exuberant son and brother, passed away at the age of 51. Randy, better known as “Cheech” and “The Life of the Party”, was born August 14, 1974, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is survived by his parents, Jose and Alice; brothers, Robert and Joe; sister-in-law, Amy; nephews, Gabriel, Nathan, John Michael, and Nicholas;...

Mary (Colleen) Vincenzetti

Mary (Colleen) Vincenzetti

Mar 13, 2024

Mary (Colleen) Vincenzetti, 86 of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Colleen was born August 8, 1937 in Saulte Ste. Marie, MI to the late Thomas and Gertrude Hallesy. 

 

A memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 22 at 11:00 am at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, where family and friends are invited to gather from...

Wanda L. Logan

Wanda L. Logan

Mar 13, 2024

Wanda L. Logan left this world too soon, on March 13th, 2024. She was born May 7th, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Jewel and Thelma Phelps. 

When Wanda was a young lady, only 15 years old, she met the love of her life, Gary Logan. On August 19th, 1978, they were married and shared 45 wonderful years together. 

Wanda was a...

Marlena R. Dalton

Marlena R. Dalton

Mar 13, 2024

Marlena R. Dalton (Vance) 71 of Indianapolis Indiana, passed away on March 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was born on November 28, 1952, to her late parents Donald & Ivy Vance in Muncie, Indiana. Marlena dedicated many years of her life working as a quality supervisor for Stratospher (formerly Product Action), showcasing her...

Mary Nell (Cassady) Fields

Mary Nell (Cassady) Fields

Mar 13, 2024

Mary Nell (Cassady) Fields, 98, passed away March 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born February 18, 1926, in Lenoir City, Tennessee to Mark & Debbie (Cornett) Cassady.

 

Nell is survived by her daughter Mary Victoria Breece, son Gary (Rita) Fields, siblings Larry Cassady and Debbie (Andy) Rinehart, grandchildren Sean Fields and Mary Jennifer (Tommy) Benson, and great-grandchildren Chase Benson...

Giacinda "Cindy" Krauthamer

Giacinda "Cindy" Krauthamer

Mar 13, 2024

Giacinda “Cindy” Krauthamer, 98, of New Palestine went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born on September 25, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana to her parents, Attilio “Paul” and Gladys Benassi. Cindy’s career started in the 1940’s with Remington Rand, and she quickly proved herself as a Data Entry Specialist. Her thoroughness provided opportunities to...