Dorthy Evangeline Patterson
Jul 14, 2025
Dorthy Evangeline Patterson, 91 of Carmel, IN passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life.
Dorthy was born April 2, 1934 in Beaverton, OR to the late Ross and Evangeline Whiteis. After graduating high school, she left her small Oregon town and joined the Navy. While stationed in Philadelphia, PA she met her late husband Donald Ray...
Stephen Edwards Plopper
Jul 14, 2025
Steve Plopper, an Indianapolis attorney whose career often involved negotiating with tough characters in distant capitals, died accidentally on July 14 while snorkeling off Key West, Florida. He was 81.
An expert in international business law, he spent many years representing entrepreneurs and investors including Beurt SerVaas, a former Naval intelligence officer and Indianapolis City Council president with business interests around...
Marilyn Stout Olin
Jul 14, 2025
Marilyn Stout Olin, 75, of Nashville, Indiana, passed away on July 14, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1950, in Kokomo, Indiana, to the late Joseph Leonard and Virginia Stout.
Marilyn's academic journey began at Northwestern Senior High School in Kokomo. She furthered her education studying Anthropology/Religious Studies at IUPUI, reflecting her deep appreciation for cultural diversity and history.
Marilyn worked...
Carol Louise Landis
Jul 14, 2025
Carol Louise Landis passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on September 21, 1948, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Paul Edgar Butz and Alma Louise Butz.
Carol grew up in Indianapolis, where she developed her lifelong passion for music as an accomplished pianist and...
Ronald Andre Harrod
Jul 14, 2025
Ronald Andre Harrod departed this life on July 14, 2025, at 10:20 pm at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Ron, as he was affectionately called, was born on January 29, 1945, to Ernest Harrod and Lula Dunlap in Jeffersonville, IN. He accepted Christ early in life and attended Bethel AME Church.
Ron received his formal education through Clark County School System prior...
Judy Lee Homer
Jul 14, 2025
Judy Lee Homer passed away on her 83rd Birthday, July 14, 2025, at Liberty Village of Pittsfield, in
Pittsfield, Illinois.
Judy was born to Frank B. Homer and Ruth Marguerite Homer (Johnson) on July 14, 1942, in
Chicago, IL who relocated from Chicago to Indianapolis, IN when Judy was an infant. Indianapolis is
where Judy grew up and raised her children. She married George...
Audrey L. Southgate
Jul 14, 2025
Audrey Southgate passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, with her family by her side.
Born in Indianapolis, she lived most of her life in Greenwood.
Audrey had a career at the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the insurance industry as a secretary. However, those that knew her best recognized that her most cherished roles were as a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Robert Eugene Sterrett
Jul 14, 2025
Robert “Bob” Eugene Sterrett, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025.
Bob was born on February 11, 1940, to Carlton and Opal Sterrett in Indianapolis, Indiana, and spent his life putting family and community first. He married his high school sweetheart, Roberta, on September 10, 1960, and they shared more than 49 wonderful years together until her passing...
Robert E. Cooley, Sr.
Jul 14, 2025
Robert Edwin Cooley, Sr. passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on February 27, 1931, to the late Bertha Kinser and Carroll Cooley. His siblings are Mary Messer and Ray Brunnemer. In 1952 he married the love of his life Willie Mae (Towe) Cooley. Together they had five children. Suzzette (Bill) Carter, David...
Susan Diane Becker
Jul 13, 2025
Susan Diane Becker, born on January 2, 1946, in Logansport, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Indianapolis. A dedicated educator and an inspiring leader, Susan leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by many. Her kindness and welcoming nature always put others at ease, drawing those around her into her warm embrace. Her great sense of...
John F. Barnes
Jul 13, 2025
John Franklin Barnes passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 78. John was born in Burlington, Vermont on July 19, 1946, to his parents Converse and Mary (Riggs) Barnes. He graduated from Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. John then served in the army during the Vietnam War from 1969-1970, as a Personnel Specialist...
Amanda Kingery
Jul 12, 2025
Amanda (Mandy) Jean Kingery, 44, of New Palestine, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1981, to David Jordan, and Patricia Arvin.
Mandy’s family was the center of her world. She was the devoted wife to Chris, and a loving and supportive mom to Aidan and Delaney, cheering them on as their biggest fan...
Riley Thoren
Jul 12, 2025
Riley Patrick Thoren of Carmel, IN, passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 21. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on March 12, 2004, to parents, Paul Thoren and Jill (Stenske) Major.
Riley was a graduate of Carmel High School and a rising senior at Indiana University, where he studied finance at the Kelley School of Business. He...
Sandra Jean Ingalls
Jul 12, 2025
Sandra Jean Ingalls, affectionately known as Sandy, departed this life on July 12, 2025, at the age of 81 in Speedway, Indiana. Born on March 23, 1944, in Binghamton, New York, she graced the world with her presence for over eight decades, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched.
Sandy's professional journey was marked by her accomplishments as a...
William "Mark" Cook
Jul 11, 2025
William Mark Cook
June 5, 1952 – July 11, 2025
William Mark Cook, age 73, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025. Born on June 5, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, Mark brought joy, laughter, and warmth to all who knew him.
A man of many passions, Mark loved spending time with his family and friends, feeding animals, reading a good book,...
Stephen LeRoy Bates
Jul 11, 2025
Stephen LeRoy Bates, a devoted family man and respected business owner, passed away on July 11, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on July 21, 1951, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Stephen lived a life filled with love, dedication, and commitment to his faith.
Stephen was the proud owner and operator of multiple businesses, including a furniture store, a restaurant, and an arcade. These...
Nancy Ann Baun
Jul 11, 2025
Nancy Baun passed peacefully on Friday July 11th surrounded by family. She is preceded by her husband Paul E Baun and is survived by her son, Edward T. Baun and wife (Shannon M. Baun), her Daughter Lisabeth Ann Baun-French, granddaughter Norah L. Baun, grandson Aidan E. Baun, granddaughter Amelia A French, granddaughter Katarina M. Baun, granddaughter Josephine J French, and...
James Edward Quatman, Sr.
Jul 10, 2025
James Edward Quatman, Sr., a devoted family man, passed away on July 10, 2025. Born on May 16, 1947, in Indianapolis, James made indelible memories throughout his life, particularly through his unwavering love for his family. He dedicated 21 years of his life as a police officer with IPD, retiring in 1989, a career that reflected his commitment to serving...
Deanna L. Aram
Jul 10, 2025
Deanna Leigh Aram, age 58, passed away on July 10th, 2025.
She is survived by her four children: Brandi Delp (Justin Delp), Klinton Streeter (Brynn Streeter), Faith Baker (Matthew Baker), and Ian Berthiaume; her sister, Marla Fogel (Kenny Hurder); and many extended family members. She was also a dedicated and loving fur mommy (Sadie and TomTom). She is preceded in death...