Nov 7, 2022

Robert Troy Schmidt, DDS, passed away November 7, 2022, in Indianapolis at the age of 90. He was born February 16, 1932, in Terre Haute, Indiana to William Troy and Helen Marie (Campbell) Schmidt.

After graduating from high school, Robert joined the United States Air Force and served five years. After leaving the Air Force, Robert earned his dentistry degree...

Nov 7, 2022

Betty Jane Schmidt, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 7th, 2022.

She was born in Indianapolis on June 13th, 1930, to parents Bernard and Dorothy Cleary.

She entered the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis in 1952, and remained teaching there until 1971.

After returning home, she taught school at St. Catherine’s and Our Lady of Lourdes.

In...

Nov 6, 2022

A Life Well Lived

Brian Fox passed away on November 6, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in East Lansing, MI on July 28, 1940, to his parents William Kenneth Fox and Margaret Helen (Shaw) Fox. Most of Brian’s childhood was in Waukegan, IL where he had many fond memories of family singing around the piano. After he graduated...

Nov 6, 2022

Michael Craig Rees, 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 6, 2022.

He was born July 25, 1948 in Fort Knox, KY to the late Floyd E. Rees and Irma Joanne (Havlena) Rees and was a long-time Indianapolis resident.  He married Eldonna F. Moore (Bennett) on October 3, 1998.

He graduated from North Central High School in 1966. ...

Nov 6, 2022

Pamela Louise “Pam” Rudd, passed away on November 6, 2022, at the age of 72.  Pam was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 14, 1950, to parents, Jack L. and Bertha “Penny” (Wenz) Hungerford.  She graduated from Arlington High School.  After high school, she went on to work for Medco before leaving the workforce to become a homemaker.  In her...

Nov 5, 2022

Gary Michael “Butch” Crocker, 81, of Westfield passed away November 5, 2022.  He was born December 29, 1940, in Evansville, the son of the late Harpy Elijah and Lottie Belle (Cade) Crocker.  He married his high school sweetheart, Susan Eastwood, on September 7, 1968.

Gary proudly and honorably served in the Intelligence Division of the United States Army.  Upon returning...

Nov 5, 2022

Jerome (Jerry) Patrick Sobota went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children, following a short but valiant battle with cancer. Jerry was born March 20, 1955, at Latrobe Hospital in Pennsylvania, to Paul Peter and Virgil Bridge Sobota and raised with his seven siblings in Derry, PA. After high school graduation,...

Nov 4, 2022

Nov 4, 2022

Scott Lamont Ireland, 50, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1972, in Evansville, IN.

Scott was an icon in the food and beverage industry. Every person he met became friends with Scott. From tending bar to catering events throughout the city, Scott was the ultimate professional with his craft.

Scott was...

Nov 3, 2022

Calvin Robert Kassuelke was born on April 16, 1939, in New Ulm, MN.  Cal graduated from high school in New Ulm and then worked for a dairy, delivering milk.  He then became employed at Kraft Foods in 1959.  He married Lonna Busiahn on September 24, 1960.  Cal and Lonna lived in New Ulm until 1972 when Cal was transferred by...

Nov 2, 2022

Shirley Joyce McLaughlin, 87, of Indianapolis passed away on November 2, 2022.

She was born on October 3, 1935 in Sulphur Springs, Indiana to the late Cletus and Carrie Ritchie.  She was the youngest of four children and spent her earliest years on the family farm.  Following her mother’s death, her father remarried, and the family moved to Hagerstown.

Joyce,...

Nov 2, 2022

Nov 2, 2022

Nov 2, 2022

Patricia Alice Kerr (Thoreson), of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully with family and close friends on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.   Born on April 9, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Carl Henry Thoreson and Mary Maxine Thoreson (Reitmeyer) in Battle Creek, MI.  Known by friends and family as Trisha, Pat, Gogo and Mildred, she grew up an “Army...

Nov 2, 2022

Mary Antoinette “Toni” Steuby, 80, of Greenwood, IN and previously St. Louis, Mo, passed away on November 2, 2022. Mary led a life caring for her five children and fifteen grandchildren. She loved singing, sewing, fishing and gardening. Mary was born on January 21, 1942, to Jane and Joseph Warfel in Columbus, Indiana. She spent many years in St. Louis...

Nov 1, 2022

Nov 1, 2022

Karen Sue Romine Cahoon – dedicated wife, mother of two, and loyal friend of many – transitioned to eternal life on November 1, 2022, at the age of 71 in Indianapolis, IN, after a long journey with Parkinson’s disease.

Karen Sue was born to Thomas and Marge Romine in Anderson, Indiana. She graduated from Madison Height High School and married...

Oct 31, 2022

Gary Richard Major, 70, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on October 31, 2022. He was born on August 21, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Richard and Catherine (Kay) Major.  Gary grew up in Carmel, Indiana, graduating from Carmel High School in 1970.  He lived much of his life as a Carmel resident, where he and his family owned...

Oct 31, 2022

Pauline Barbara (Steffen) Shaver, 94, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was born January 10, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the youngest daughter of Elmer Andrew & Marguerite Marie Steffen. Pauline is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, E. Andrew Steffen and her sister Suzanne (Steffen) Geringer.  Her husband, Robert Max Shaver, to whom she was married for...

Oct 31, 2022

Larry R. Bailey passed away on October 31, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1934, in Chattanooga, TN to the late Clyde H. and RubyDell Bailey. He was the second of five children. Larry graduated from Chattanooga High School, attended University of Chattanooga, and entered the University of TN College of Dentistry of Memphis. He graduated in December 1957.

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