Bridgett Jeanette (Bravard) Smith, 45, of New Palestine, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019.
She was born on August 15, 1974 in Indianapolis to Glen D. and Debra J. (Henry) Bravard. Bridgett was a 1992 graduate of Howe High School and earned a degree as a Dental Assistant. She went to work with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and was...
Marcella Ruth (Simpson) Bateman went home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 27th. She was born on August 12, 1922 to Lester and Elizabeth (Harmon) Simpson in Chippewa Lake, Ohio. At Asbury College, she graduated with a degree in education. Marcella was married to Rev. Donald E. Bateman for 63 wonderful years. Together, they faithfully served for nearly 40...
Janet (Kehrein) Commiskey of Indianapolis, passed away quietly surrounded by family on September 26, 2019.
Born to Otto P. and Thelma (Williams) Kehrein on May 15, 1935. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul M. Commiskey Sr., together they had 5 children, Paul Jr., (deceased), Patrick (Cathy), Jim (Lori), Janet Ibey (Commiskey – deceased, Daniel – deceased),...
William B. Spears, 61, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away September 26, 2019. Bill was born August 24, 1958 to the late Edd William and Mary Kathryn (Martin) Spears in Columbus, IN.
Bill went on to have a career as a project manager in construction, specializing in flooring.
Bill loved life, was a great joke and story teller. Bill knew no...
Sharon Kay Crist, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called home to God Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born August 20, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harry and Margaret Bowen.
She loved all things Irish. Her most cherished pastime was listening to an Irish singing group called Celtic Thunder. She was a longstanding resident of Carmel for 23 years and...
Clarence William “Bill” Marsh, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 24, 2019.
Bill was born on November 22, 1936 in Indianapolis, to the late Clarence and Hazel Marsh. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1961-1965. He worked as an engineer analyst for Ford Motor Company for over 40 years before retiring in 1999. Bill...
Norris Milton Archer, born December 27, 1923, passed away on September 24, 2019, a full-fledged member of what has been labeled “The Greatest Generation.” Norris was the son of Ralph and Allyne Archer and brother of Ralph Junior, Evelyn Vermillion, Lester, and Carol Walker, all who preceded him in passing. He was husband to Louise for 33 years and father...
Gary Dean Hargis
74, of Indianapolis, passed away September 23, 2019. He was born on July 24, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana as the son of George D. Hargis and Fannie Marie Deasy.
After high school, Gary went straight into the workforce and landed a job with General Motors, where he eventually retired from after 30 years. In his spare time,...
Joyce Ann Dancer, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019.
She was born on July 8, 1940 in Indianapolis as the oldest of 6 children born to the late David Milo Nelson, Sr. and Ruth Arella (Sutphin) Nelson. Joyce was a 1958 graduate of Warren Central High School and had a gift for creating beauty in everything...
Virginia Joann Mikels McDowell-Perkins, 91, Indianapolis, passed away September 23, 2019. She was born March 30, 1928. She was the daughter of the late William and Golden Mikels. Mrs. Perkins was a First Grade school teacher and assistant principal for 37 years, having taught in Elkhart, IN, Dayton, OH, and Indianapolis Public School, retiring in 1990. While at #106, she...
George C. Covington, beloved son of the late Herbert Covington and Eleanor Covington, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1937, and moved to Cleveland, Ohio as a child. He was the beloved husband of Judith, and a father of Kimberly (Ferland) and Kathryn Covington.
He graduated from...
John S. Arthur, 79, of Indianapolis passed away on September 23, 2019. Born November 12, 1939 to L. Dale and Mary (Loughery) Arthur in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a medic. During his career, John worked as a metallurgist for Ertels Manufacturing. He was a 40-year member of the Castleton Church...
Ray L. Stanfield
77, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on September 23, 2019 in Fishers, IN. Ray was born on November 29, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Lloyd and Vera Marguerite Stanfield. He was a 1960 graduate of Mooresville High School and received his bachelors and masters while in the Air Force. He was a retired Command and...
Dennis Hubert Hawkins, 81, of Indianapolis passed away Monday, September 23, 2019. Dennis was born in Kendallville, IN to Hubert C. Hawkins and Alberta M. Hawkins (Runge)
Dennis graduated from Broad Ripple HS, Class of 56, He served his country in the US Army. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. Dennis served for...
Gerald “Jerry” Gene Gillespie, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on September 23, 2019. He was born April 11, 1936 to Joy and Mable Gillespie; the youngest of five children.
Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Ben Davis High School. It was there he began seeing the love of his life, Margaret Miller, though the two met when they...
Lois Evelyn (Britton) Lee, 89, of Beech Grove, IN, passed away on September 22, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1930 to the late Clay H. Britton and Ora M. (Hixon) Britton in Paris, IL. Lois attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, and was a member of the Fawns Sub-Deb club, Daughters of the American Revolution (Rockville...
Linda Elizabeth (Eid) McPhail, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on Sunday, September 22, 2019.
She was born on June 10, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late Ralph J. and Irma E. Eid. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Warren Central High School and earned her B.S. in education from Indiana Central College. She worked as a substitute teacher...
Forest Eugene Fahrbach
91, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 22, 2019 in Mooresville, IN. He was born on February 4, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Carrie and John Fahrbach. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired Typesetter for the Indianapolis Star. He was a member of Masonic Lodge and Murat Shrine. ...