Billie Jo (Fisher) Riggers
Jan 22, 2025
Our loving mother, Billie Jo (Fisher) Riggers, of Indianapolis, sadly passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 79.
Billie was born on September 25, 1945, to the late Pauline Marie “Dixie” (Cook) Fisher and Warren Fisher on the west side of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Wagner (Karl), and is survived by her...
Barbara Elaine Danner
Jan 22, 2025
Barbara Elaine Danner, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 22, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1937, in Indianapolis, to the late Elcana and Helen Davis.
Barbara graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, OH in 1955, and subsequently graduated from the University of Dayton with her bachelor’s degree. Barbara went on to graduate from Michigan State University with...
Byron "Tom" Jackson
Jan 22, 2025
Byron Thomas Jackson, 77, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Byron T. Jackson and Tickey F. Jackson.
Tom was a loving husband, father, and an exuberant grandpa. He loved playing golf, hunting, and fishing in the Canadian Northwoods. Tom had a creative nature and immersed himself...
Fred O. Buses Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Fred O. Buses Jr., 90, of Indianapolis, passed away January 22nd, 2025. He was born December 27th, 1934, to parents Fred O. Sr., and Elizabeth (Whitney) Buses.
Fred grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School.
He began his career at International Harvester in 1955 as a tool maker, and later became a tool designer. A hard worker, Fred...
James "Jim" Dudley Hugunin
Jan 22, 2025
James Dudley Hugunin, age 88, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Danville, Indiana. Jim was born on August 24, 1936, in Linton, Indiana to the late James H. and Genevia (Harp) Hugunin.
After graduating from Linton High School in 1954, Jim came to Indianapolis to work at Diamond Chain where he was entered into the Apprentice Machinist program. After employment...
Janet M. Wilson
Jan 22, 2025
Janet M. Wilson, 87, of Fishers, passed away January 22, 2025. She was born February 12, 1937, in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Louis Gerald and Gladys Marie (Bainter) Swarts. She married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Wilson, on August 19, 1956.
Janet served many years as an executive assistant for Kiwanis International. She and Ken loved to travel the...
Rose Marie Kelsey-Traylor
Jan 22, 2025
Rose Marie Kelsey-Traylor (Breen), 83, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Rose Marie grew up and spent most of her life in Indianapolis and was “a lifer” in Indiana, as she also lived in Fort Wayne, Kokomo, and Rushville. She was a graduate of St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, St. Agnes Academy, and Marian College;...
Aurella "Artie" G. Holder
Jan 22, 2025
Aurella Grace Holder passed away January 22, 2025.
Artie was born June 2, 1937, in Alton, Illinois to the late George McCann, Sr. and Cratta (Harlen) McCann. She married the love of her life, Harold Kenneth Holder on November 15, 1967, he preceded her in death.
Artie was a tiny lady with a big presence. A proud matriarch of a large family...
Susan Ely Carr
Jan 22, 2025
Susan Ely Carr lived a full and wonderful life. Her life began on June 18, 1951, when she was born the daughter of Johanne and J. Ely from New Augusta, Indiana. Her life ended on January 22, after a hard-fought battle against cancer.
Susan graduated in 1969 from Pike High School, where she was a pom-pom spirit marcher. She attended MacMurray...
Fred J. Vivian
Jan 21, 2025
Fred J. Vivian passed away January 21, 2025, at Meadow Lakes Nursing Facility in Mooresville, Indiana. Fred was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 6, 1938. Fred was the first of nine children born to William and Florene Vivian. Fred married Anna Iker on April 18, 1957. Fred worked in Road Construction until he went into LinkBelt/FMC. Fred and...
Douglas Lee Patterson
Jan 21, 2025
Douglas Lee Patterson, age 82, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Doug was born April 25, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana to Paul Jackson and Virginia Elaine (Peck) Patterson.On January 18th, Doug and his wife Barbara celebrated 50 years of marriage. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife; his six children, Kim...
Martha L. Baldwin
Jan 20, 2025
Martha L. Baldwin, a beloved mother and shining light in the lives of many, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on February 20, 1932, Martha was known for her wonderful spirit and unwavering love, earning her the affectionate title of "tough cookie" among those who knew her well.
Martha...
William "Steve" Stephen Harnedy
Jan 20, 2025
William Stephen “Steve” Harnedy
Born March 5, 1947 – Passed January 20, 2025
William Stephen “Steve” Harnedy, a loyal, humble, and generous soul, left this world on January 20, 2025, surrounded by close family and the music of his beloved Beach Boys. Steve never knew a stranger. His infectious pride for his family, community, and Southport High School left an indelible mark...
Betty J. (Vandivier) Ponich
Jan 20, 2025
Betty J. Vandivier Ponich, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis on February 13, 1931, to her parents, Harry and Lelah Vandivier who both proceeded her in death. Betty was a faithful, longtime member of Greenfield Christian Church.
She could best be remembered for the way she...
David A. Knoll
Jan 20, 2025
David passed away on January 20, 2025. He was born in Putnam County, Indiana on May 2, 1941. David was called many things: Husband, Father, Brother, and "DOC".
David worked for over 30 years at IBM Corporation. Most of the time he called on the Medical Field thus the name "DOC"
Besides working at IBM, David was an entrepreneur invested in North...
Keyona Taché Griffin
Jan 19, 2025
Keyona Tache' Griffin was born to Barbara J Mickens and Gardner Griffin, Jr on July 26, 1978 in Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana. Keyona accepted Christ at an early age. On Sunday, January 19, 2025 she transitioned up the stairway to heaven at 46 years, 5 months and 7 days.
Keyona affectionately known as "Kee-Kee," attended Eagle Creek Elementary School and Guion...
Joi Lynn Weeden
Jan 19, 2025
Joi Lynn, born on June 18, 1967, in Indianapolis, IN, was a loving daughter to Gerald and Sylvia Johnson. She was their “love child,” and she always made them proud with her caring and thoughtful nature. As a daughter, Joi was incredibly attentive to her family, always making time for her parents and offering a helping hand whenever needed.
Joi was...
Richard Emery "Dick" Rejer
Jan 19, 2025
Richard Emery Rejer, 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 19, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Irma and Chet Rejer.
Richard grew up on a farm in Lakeville, Indiana. He attended Lakeville High School which had a small graduating class of thirty-four. He loved his horse and all animals, especially his...
Bruce E. Breeden
Jan 19, 2025
Bruce Eugene Breeden (73) of Carmel, Indiana died Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born to Harold and Mary Louise Breeden August 21, 1951 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was the middle of 3 children: Mary (Richard) Shaffer and Tom (Sue) Breeden. Bruce graduated from Plymouth High School in 1970. He met his wife Arleta (Fletcher) while attending Hanover College and was married...
Betsy Ruth Davis
Jan 19, 2025
Betsy Ruth Davis, 95, of Indianapolis, died January 19, 2025. She was born January 25, 1929, in Youngstown, OH to the late George and Susan Roh (Piribek).
She was the only daughter of 4 children born after George’s immigration to the US in 1910 at age 16. Upon completing his divinity degree, George and Susan married and moved to Youngstown, serving...