W. Thomas Schemmel
Nov 6, 2025
W. Thomas “Tom” Schemmel of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, faith, and spirited storytelling.
Born in Ryan, Iowa, Tom graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and was active in his hometown community, often singing and playing piano at weddings and funerals. Working in his father’s drugstore in Ryan...
Jordyn Jo'Lee Payne
Nov 5, 2025
Jordyn Jo’Lee was a bright, bold, unforgettable ray of sunshine whose presence filled every room she entered. She left this world too soon on November 5th, 2025. She was born on March 8th, 2013, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jordyn attended Maplewood, Brook Park, and Brookview Elementary Schools, and later Stonybrook Middle School, where she made a lasting impact on friends, teachers,...
Peter Forsythe Davidson
Nov 5, 2025
Peter passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, 11/05/25 after a months long illness in his home on the West Side of Indianapolis. Pete was born in Camden, New Jersey 08/16/1951, the third of four children born to George and Margaret Davidson who predeceased Peter. The family resided in Philadelphia Pa as well as Camden and Bloomfield NJ prior to relocating to...
Alice Lou Lalioff
Nov 4, 2025
Alice Lou Lalioff, age 92, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Indianapolis to Laurence and A. Esther (Jones) Cook, Alice grew into a woman whose warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion shaped the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a beloved mother of three and the proud...
Leigh Buchanan Bangs
Nov 4, 2025
Leigh B. Bangs 89, passed away on Tuesday November 4, 2025, following a decline over several years with Lewy Body Dementia.
Leigh was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1936 to Edward E. Bangs and Laura M. Bangs (Morton). Leigh was an only child and his family lived in several cities in Massachusetts, where he graduated from Reading High School. Leigh attended...
Jack R. Roberts
Nov 4, 2025
Jack Richard Roberts, 90, of Whitestown, Indiana, formerly of Carmel, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 4, 2025. Born on February 9, 1935, in Marion, Ohio, to parents George William Roberts and Earma (Lowery) Roberts. Jack lived a life marked by faith, family, service, joy, humor, and quiet strength.
On September 9, 1956, Jack married the...
Jerry Carter Edgerton
Nov 4, 2025
On April 26,1941, JC and Mary Carter Edgerton welcomed their first child, Jerry Carter Edgerton at Marion General Hospital. He lived a fairly idyllic childhood on the family farm. He was a member of First Friends Church and active in 4-H. He graduated from Marion High School in 1959 and continued his education at Earlham College where he earned his...
Suzanne K. Auscherman
Nov 4, 2025
Suzanne Karol Auscherman, 86, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Suzanne was born to Eugene and Kathleen Wallace and grew up in Indianapolis with a sharp mind, generous heart, and a lifelong love of music, books, and nature. A graduate of Shortridge High School, she and Robert G. “Bob” Auscherman were high school sweethearts. Their marriage...
Ernesto Avelino Carrasco, Sr.
Nov 4, 2025
Ernesto Avelino Carrasco, Sr.
95 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 4, 2025. Ernesto was born on November 10, 1929, in Oaxaca, Mexico. He was a retired Psychiatrist. He began his career at VA Hospital on Cold Springs Road. Then worked at Central State Hospital and various other hospitals. He ended his career at Picard Mental Health. He was a...
Tae Choe
Nov 4, 2025
Tae Il Choe, 53 of Westfield, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Tae was born April 30, 1972 in Daegu, South Korea. He received his Bachelor’s degree from IUPUI.
Tae was the CEO of Old Mountain Archery and was a member of the Korean Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be help on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 am at Flanner Buchanan-Hamilton Memorial...
Jeffrey Earl Wright
Nov 4, 2025
Jeffrey Earl Wright, born on April 30, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, left this world on November 4, 2025, in Fishers, Indiana. A brilliant mind in the fields of firmware and software engineering, Jeff was widely recognized for his extraordinary talent and innovative thinking. Throughout his career, he became known as the expert that international tech companies turned to when faced...
Dana Joyce Witmer
Nov 3, 2025
Dana J. Witmer, age 83, of Fishers, Indiana, peacefully passed away on November 3, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the eldest daughter of Melvin and Velma Day.
Dana graduated from Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois. She went on to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Business...
Harriet "Fran" Rodrigue
Nov 3, 2025
Harriet "Fran" Rodrigue, born on August 26, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away at her home on November 3, 2025. As a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and, recently, great-great grandmother, Fran leaves behind a vibrant legacy nurtured by her unwavering love for family and her passions.
A graduate of Shortridge High School, class of 1958, Fran dedicated much of her...
Jacob E. Smith
Nov 3, 2025
Jacob Edward Smith, lovingly known as “Superman,” passed peacefully at his home in Noblesville, Indiana on November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 15 years old. Jacob was born on March 18, 2010, in Kokomo, Indiana, to his devoted parents, Robert and Christina Smith.
From the moment he entered the world, Jacob shone with uncommon courage...
Ernest "Ed" Hall
Nov 3, 2025
Ernest "Ed" Hall, a dedicated veteran and respected member of his community, passed away in his sleep, at home, on November 3, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on April 20, 1941, Ed led a life filled with service, commitment, and a remarkable sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him.
Ed served two...
Frank Donald Popowics Jr
Nov 2, 2025
Frank Donald Popowics, Jr., 90, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Hartford, CT, October 23, 1935, son of the late Frank D. Popowics, Sr. and Meimi “Mim” (Sjoblad) Popowics. He resided in Indiana for several years having formerly lived in Glastonbury, CT. Frank grew up in East Hampton, graduated from Trinity College, was...
William Eric Hazel
Nov 2, 2025
William “Bill” Hazel, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away Nov 2, 2025. Bill was born in Indianapolis on July 29, 1962, to parents Arman Eugene Hazel and Myrna Hazel-Metzger. He graduated from Lawerence North High School.
Bill was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was adored by all who made his acquaintances. He was full of life; when he was...
Barbara Lee Williams
Nov 2, 2025
Barbara L. Williams, 88, of Carmel, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman of unshakable faith and deep compassion, whose life was defined by her readiness to help and be there for others. Barbara was born on January 13, 1937, in Indianapolis to the late William W. Totman and Reverend...
Charles E. Crawford
Nov 2, 2025
Charles Estil Crawford was born on May 12, 1936, in Austin, Kentucky, and passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
On October 26, 1967, in Tulsa, OK, he was united in marriage in the eyes of God to Margaret Burnley and is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years. He affectionately referred to...
Paul Preston Newbolt
Oct 31, 2025
Paul Preston Newbolt, age 88 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Paul was born on February 18, 1937 in Indianapolis, a son of James B. and Bertha Smith. He was one of three children. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings Reginold and Velma.
Paul was married to Janice Bledsoe on June...