Apr 21, 2022

Beverly “Raven” Rhodes passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022. She has gone home to her Lord and her beloved husband David (deceased 2018). Raven is survived by five children and their spouses – Greg and Nancy, Gary and Vickie, RaeAnne, Gordon, and Dana and Mark – eight grandchildren and their spouses – Amber, Trisha and Jason, Ashley and Paul,...

Apr 21, 2022

Donn was born in Waukegan, IL on October 27, 1929 to the late Dr. Clifford C. and Ruth S. Brace.  He grew up in Maywood, IL and graduated from Proviso Township High School.  He came to Indianapolis from Chicago after serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and graduating from the University of Illinois in 1955.  He worked...

Apr 21, 2022

It is with the deepest of sorrows that I announce that we have lost a Great One, William Harold Cottongim passed on Thursday April 21st, 2022 Father to Eric, Ryan and Gary Cottongim, preceded in Death by Edrie Cottongim, Survived by loving wife of 40 years Dottie Cottongim.   Harold was a true Pioneer in the foodservice industry. He opened his...

Apr 20, 2022

Neil Edward Phillippe, 70, of Plainfield, IN, passed away April 20, 2022. He was born at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on May 20, 1951 to the late Barbara and William Phillippe. Neil is survived by his loving children Eric (Veronica), Brandy York (Charlie), Doban (Jamie) and Logan (Jennifer) as well as his former wife and friend, Valerie. He is...

Apr 20, 2022

Apr 20, 2022

Patricia Marie Gaughan, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 20th, 2022. She was born April 16th, 1931, in her family’s home in Carthage, Illinois, to the late Rose (McNally) and Miles Murphy.

Her childhood was spent both working in and around the family farm and at a one-room schoolhouse. Despite loving the atmosphere, she was not fond...

Apr 19, 2022

Apr 19, 2022

William Michael Varanka, 60, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2022. He was born on November 23, 1961, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Bill was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame class of 1985 – he loved his Fighting Irish and enjoyed his annual trips to the football games to proudly show off his alma mater. Bill was a member...

Apr 19, 2022

Jasper Grubb 92 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away April 19, 2022. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 14, 1929, to the late Harvey and Fannie (Jackson) Grubb. Jasper worked a variety of jobs that included laying rail for the railroad, working at the Indianapolis Canning Factory, he worked as a Mechanic, and finally working as a Roofer for...

Apr 18, 2022

Robert Shinkle, 98, passed away on April 18, 2022. Robert was born September 16,1923 in Indianapolis.

He married the love of his life, Lorna Rose and they were married for over 50 years, raising their five children in Speedway. Robert was a WWII Navy Veteran. He retired after 42 years from Allison Transmission (GM). He was an active member for...

Apr 18, 2022

Bernard Jacob Tannenbaum was born November 27, 1930 in New York after his family immigrated from Europe. He started working as a young boy to support his family during the era of the Great Depression. After marrying his late wife Miriam and bringing his son Alan and daughter Caren into the world, he moved his family to Illinois. Finally, after...

Apr 18, 2022

Phyllis (Hare) Kinnard, 103, passed away April 18, 2022 in Vernon Hills, IL.  Phyllis was born November 07, 1918 in Anoka, MN to Agnes and Bert Hare.  She was a member of the Zionsville Methodist Church, PSI LOTA PSI Sorority, Village Garden Club, and long-time student at the Indianapolis Art Center where she studied art for many years.  She also...

Apr 17, 2022

Peggy Ann Manning, born January 4, 1935, to Charlie and Lillie Mae Turner in Phenix City, Alabama. Peggy was the fourth of five children, Charles, Howard, Marion, Peggy and Frances.

Peggy met her husband to be, Clayton Manning, at a bus station in Columbus, Georgia while he was stationed at Fort Benning. She liked his smile. He liked the way...

Apr 17, 2022

Jon Bachir Issa, 29, passed away April 17, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. He was born June 15, 1992, in Indianapolis to Nahi Bachir and Brenda Ann (Kupfer) Issa.

Jon is survived by his mother Brenda (Mark) Issa Ireland, his father Nahi Issa, his brother Michael, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jon’s two greatest joys were cooking and having...

Apr 17, 2022

Marjorie Lou (Tirmenstein) Sims, 91, of Plainfield passed away at her home with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband John Frank Sims, her parents Alvin W. Tirmenstein and Ella “Marie” (Schlotz) Tirmenstein, her brother Dick Tirmenstein, and sister Marilyn Rentsch. She is survived by her son Gregg Sims, her daughter Marcia Stoner; grandchildren Alison...

Apr 17, 2022

Linda Lee Bloss, 88 of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday April 17, 2022.  Linda was born on September 23, 1933, in Lafayette, IN to Donald E. Speer and Helen S. (Kemmer) Speer.  She married Robert W. Bloss on July 17, 1954.  They were married 47 years until Bob’s death in 2001.

Linda graduated from West Lafayette High School and attended both...

Apr 17, 2022

Holden Joseph Thomas 26 of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2022.   He was born in Bloomington, IN on October 22, 1995, to Jeffrey E. and Julie A. (Jackson) Thomas.  Holden was a Manager of Sonny’s Pizza in Indianapolis, IN.  He served proudly in the U S Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. He enjoyed life and especially...

Apr 17, 2022

Ms. Rosalie Lewis, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, April 17th, 2022. She was born February 18th, 1938, in Seymour, Indiana to parents Hugh and Arnel (Hardin) Scifres.

Rosalie graduated with honors from Southport High school.

As a young woman, fresh out of high school, she married the love of her life, Robert E. Lewis. They...

Apr 16, 2022

Thelma B. Apel passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Indianapolis. She was 96 years old. Born Thelma Ruby Boettcher to parents, Edna H. (Jackisch) Boettcher and William A. Boettcher on February 4, 1926, in Cleveland, MO. She married Lawrence H. Apel (deceased) on January 26, 1952, in St. Louis, MO. She worked at the United States Army Finance...

Apr 16, 2022

Pauline (Greer) Landreth, age 87, was born on October 25, 1934 in Knoble, Arkansas to her parents, the late Armit and Pearl Greer. On April 16, 2022, Pauline passed away very peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter’s residence in Martinsville, Indiana.

In 1940, she and her family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where she attended school at Decatur Township. Shortly...