Jan 3, 2022

John David “Dave” Ward age 71 of Lawrence, Indiana passed away Monday, January 3rd, 2022 peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family.

Dave was born August 30, 1950 in Logan, West Virginia to the late John William Ward and Nettie Wells (Simpkins).

Dave was happily married to the love of his life, Lou Ann (Chunderlik) Ward on June 16, 1972.

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Jan 2, 2022

Ambrose Kilburn, 91, of Indianapolis passed away on January 2, 2022. He was born on September 23, 1930 in Jackson, KY to the late Ambrose Sr. and Candis Kilburn. Ambrose spent most of his childhood in Kentucky. He started working at the age of 14. His amazing work ethic followed him to Indiana, where he was a jack of all...

Jan 2, 2022

Jesse Wilson Lowe, 79 of Avon, Indiana passed away January 2, 2022. He was born February 8, 1942 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late Charlie and Mabel (Pugh) Lowe. His family moved to Indiana a few years after he was born and he also spent time in New Mexico, which was like a second home to him. He was a...

Jan 2, 2022

Michael Patrick O’Connor, Jr. passed away on January 2, 2022 at the age of 88.  Mike was born in Sharon, PA on October 16, 1933 to parents, Michael Patrick and Evelyn (Huether) O’Connor.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mary Jane Franken; second wife, Martha Summers; and third wife, Ethel Folger; sister, Barbara Brooks; and great...

Jan 2, 2022

The McNelly family lost their matriarch, Joann Flora McNelly (89), on January 2, 2022. As a long-time resident of Speedway, Indiana, Joann graduated from Washington High School in 1950.

She was a life-long active member of Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ volunteering on multiple committees and coordinating many events.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl F....

Jan 2, 2022

Mildred (“Milli”) Braun was surrounded by family when she passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022, at the age of 93.  She was born on June 23, 1928, in Wichita Falls, Texas, as the only child of Alice Braddy and Pete Lair.  She spent her early years raised on her grandmother’s farm in the great plains of Oklahoma during the...

Jan 2, 2022

Charles Duane Handrick, 83, of Knightstown, IN (formerly Indianapolis), passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.  He was born on November 25, 1938 in Oakland City, IN to the late Harry Handrick and Alleda S. (Northerner) Handrick Smith.

Chuck left school at the age of 17 to enlist in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1955-1959 as an aircraft mechanic on...

Jan 1, 2022

Kevin Miller, 62, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on the morning of January 1, 2022. Kevin was born on May 9, 1959 in Goshen, IN.

 

Kevin lived his life to the fullest and made a lasting impact on those he interacted with. He graduated from Northridge High School in 1977 and was a proud Raider for life, never missing...

Jan 1, 2022

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2021

Steven Joseph Ahlrichs, 55, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born on January 31, 1966 to his parents, Gary and Shirley Ahlrichs. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and Xavier University. He met the love of his life, Julie Surratt, while they were counselors at a camp for diabetic children. They were...

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 31, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Amos passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2021. He was born November 19th, 1931 to Owen and Hazel (Jenson) Amos.

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma.

Chuck owned and operated Amoco Stations for 30 years in the Indianapolis area and retired.

Chuck was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the USAF...

Dec 30, 2021

Gordon Brock Smith was a great father and friend who was born on October 26, 1947 in Iowa, but grew up in Nebraska.  He graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, although he was only there a short time.  That was a complete contrast to the very tiny schools he attended up to that point in Nebraska.    After graduating...

Dec 30, 2021

Carolyn Sue Baker, 83, of Indianapolis passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on November 2, 1938 to parents Ola Mae and James Grady Minor. Carolyn loved many things such as yard saling, thrift store shopping, and singing;  but most importantly she loved spending time with her husband and all of her children and (great) grandchildren....

Dec 30, 2021

Gene S. Newcombe, 93 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021.  Gene was born November 21, 1928 in Windfall, Indiana to the late James S. and Grace E. Newcombe.  Gene graduated from Shortridge High School, where he was a member of the Dragon Club.

Gene went on to graduate from Indiana University where he was a member of Sigma...

Dec 29, 2021

David Wayne Massingale, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away December 29th, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis October 25th, 1955 to parents Betty and Leonard Massingale.

David graduated from Lawrence Central High school. He continued his education at Ball State University where he received his bachelor’s degree.

For over 20 years, David worked as the facilities supervisor for Schmidt Associates, a...

Dec 29, 2021

Eloise Larene (Rhodes) Valinet, 98, passed away at The Gathering Together in Plainfield IN on December 29, 2021.

Eloise was born in French Lick, IN on August 22,1923, the second of three children born to Farwell and Larene (Davies) Rhodes.  She attended Franklin College and enjoyed a long career as a sought-after executive secretary.  She married Stanley Valinet and had...

Dec 29, 2021

Joyce L. Leapley, age 90, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away December 29, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 6, 1931 to the late Vestal and Lilly Phillips. Joyce was a Homemaker and a very talented seamstress creating beautiful sets of curtains. She is survived by her loving son, Phillip (Viki) Leapley, her granddaughter, Jennifer (Ben) Sprout, great...

Dec 29, 2021

Melvin F. Sydow, 91 of Westfield, passed away at his home Wednesday, December 29, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Mel was born September 18, 1930 in Michigan City, IN to the late George W. Sydow Sr., and Edna I. (Smith) Sydow.  He graduated from Michigan City Elston high school in 1949 and was the editor of the school newspaper and...