On October 22, 2023, at 12:30 PM, Eve Westfield, earned her wings to heaven. Eve was born to William and Mary (Burdick) Barnes in St. Louis Missouri on March 29, 1927. She was 96 years old.
She worked many years as a secretary at Stokley VanCamp until her retirement with the company.
She was a very strong-willed woman at times,...
Freda M. Holzhausen, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away October 22nd, 2023. She was born May 28th, 1934, in Mexico, Indiana to parents Harold and Mary (Deeb) Miller.
Freda grew up in Mexico, Indiana and later moved to Indianapolis. She held several jobs throughout her life, a waitress, a typist, a bookkeeper and later, a homemaker.
While she was...
Bernadine Kemplin Lentz was born to Arthur Vernon and Maude Alice Applegate Kemplin on January 15, 1926. Bernadine departed this life on October 22, 2023. She was married to Paul Lentz on September 1, 1946, in Clinton Illinois. He preceded her in death.
Bernadine worked at Best Foods for 35 years retiring in 1986.
Bernadine is survived by her...
Diana Alice Deane, 94, of Carmel, passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2023, with her daughter Linda at her side playing her favorite singer Frank Sinatra. Diana was born July 25, 1929, in Middlefork, IN to the late and dearly missed Ernest A. and Mary C. Dean. She grew up on a farm without indoor plumbing, where she still owns...
Lou Ronald “Ron” Rury, 77, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN.
Ron Rury was born on July 26, 1946, in Auburn, NY, to Richard P. and June N. Rury.
Ron graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and went on to earn a master's degree. He started his career as a Business Analyst and went on to work as a...
Michelle Lynn House, age 51 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Michelle was born on July 20, 1972 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis.
She is the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Ladd who preceded her in death on September 1, 2014 and her mother Doris (Pletcher) Ladd.
She is survived...
Bob J. Stutzman, 71, of Sanibel, FL and Zionsville, IN went home to the Lord on October 21, 2023. He was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on April 4, 1952, to Jay and Mae Stutzman, the second born of seven children. Bob was the beloved husband of Margie; loving father of Kimberly (David) Cocallas, Jennifer (Doyle) Schrock, and caring grandfather...
Vickie Jean Bonta Loy
69 of Poland, Indiana, passed away on October 20, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 29, 1954, to the late Robert and Phyllis (Truex) Bonta. Vickie graduated from Washington High School in Indianapolis. She loved remembering her childhood days as well as passing down stories to her nieces and...
Carrina Amber (Santana) Cashdollar 25, of Camby, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 17, 1998, to Deane Coday and Jose Santana. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and loved spending time with her friends and family. Carrina was dearly loved and will be tremendously missed by all who knew...
Story of Life
James William Officer, Jr. entered his eternal rest peacefully on October 20, 2023.
On a beautiful October day in 1949 James was born in Indianapolis to James and May Sue Officer. As the eldest of ten children, he took his responsibility for his younger siblings seriously.
A product of the Indianapolis Public Schools, James earned an academic...
Wanda Marie Thomas, 85, of Greenfield, passed away October 20th, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, April 21st, 1938, to parents Randall and Naomi (Rude) Barnes.
On September 3rd, 1969, she married her husband, Ralph Thomas.
Wanda was a strong-willed, loving woman who simply enjoyed life. She held several jobs throughout her life and enjoyed her time...
Eric D. Montgomery
74 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 19, 2023. Eric was born on February 5, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late English and Helen Montgomery. He was a retired machinist for Indianapolis Metal Spinning. Previously he had worked for Beverage Paper Company. He was an Army Veteran. Graveside service will be Thursday, November 9,...
F. Eugene Hoffman (Gene), 95, of Speedway, passed peacefully at home on October 19, 2023. He was born June 14, 1928, at his grandmother, Harriet Gangloff’s home near Logansport, Indiana to Lester and Olive Fern (Gangloff) Hoffman. He attended school in his hometown of Valparaiso, Indiana and graduated from Valparaiso High School. He then graduated from Valparaiso University in...
Roger Udo Koelpin, 66, passed away on October 18, 2023.
Roger was born in Indianapolis, and he attended Brebeuf Preparatory School. For his college education, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Geology from IUPUI. Roger was involved with IT, creating platforms for critical infrastructure for Indiana. He was also proudly involved in the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
Roger...
Avon, Indiana – Gladys Mae Irwin passed away on October 18, 2023. Gladys was born to Alva and Wilma (Owens) Hamilton on September 29, 1938, in Terre Haute Indiana. She was 85 years old.
Gladys worked many years for Jenn Air as a line worker until her eventual retirement. More than that though, she was a loving and beloved mother,...
A celebration in heaven was held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, when Andrew Dale Marris’ long, hard fight with liver failure/cancer ended. Andrew was a beloved son, brother, fiancé and friend to many. He was hardworking, intelligent, courageous and strong! Andrew was an inspiration to all who knew him!
Andrew (31) was born on December 23, 1991, at Methodist Hospital,...
Anna Lou “Ann” Caroline Fischer, nee Kasten, 91, Fishers, Indiana died on October 18, 2023. Ann was born on April 15, 1932, in Hoyleton, Illinois to the late Arthur and Anna (Holle) Kasten. She was a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. Throughout her life she participated as a soloist and was active in prayer ministry and senior...
Larry G. Daniels, passed away in Edgewater, FL on October 17, 2023, at the age of 89. Larry was born in Shelbyville, IN on March 6, 1934, to the late Maurice E. and Virginia L. (Vaughn) Daniels. Larry worked for the Indianapolis Star News as a pressman until his retirement in 1993.
Larry was preceded in death by his...
Ricky Wilburn 63 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 21, 1960, to the late Clinton and Helen (Gibson) Wilburn. Ricky worked for Indiana University in Information Technology for many years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite the jokester, enjoyed playing most any games, video...