Rose Hicks, age 101, passed away August 10, 2019. She was the daughter of Rufus Neal and Virgul Cottingham, born in Charleston, Illinois December 24, 1917. She attended New Augusta High School and later moved to LaPorte, Indiana where she graduated from Stillwell High School in 1935, lettering in basketball.
Rose was married to William Harold Daupert from 1936 to...
Michael Lynn Platt of New Palestine died August 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 70.
He was born February 9, 1949 in Shelbyville, IN to the late Robert and Laura Jean Platt.
He graduated from Shelbyville High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Working as a Locksmith, he...
Toni Kay Johnson, 67, of Camby, Indiana passed away August 9, 2019. She was born February 8, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to William Ingram and Norma Brooks.
Toni enjoyed reading, traveling, and going to the movies. She was a true family woman; she loved to spend time with her husband, kids, and grandkids. She was a huge Disney fan and...
JoAnne Rita Charland Joyce went to her eternal reward August 8, 2019. Born December 28, 1928 to Leon and Rita Charland in Pittsburgh, PA. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Walter L. Joyce.
JoAnne is survived by eight children: Eileen (Mark) DeGuire, Jim (Julie) Joyce, Maureen (Martin) Biermeier, Patricia (Karl) Grupp, Katheen (Martin) Gonzalez, Dan (Liz) Joyce,...
Dr. Patrick J. McAleavey passed away in the loving company of his family on August 6, 2019 at the age of 71. He was born in Detroit, MI on June 8, 1948 to parents, Joseph L. and Constance (Norvell) McAleavey. He graduated from Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, earned his B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1970 and...
Jacqueline L. Boucher, 89, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 6, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1929 in Oakland City, Indiana to the late Wesley Hume and Golda G. Williams Brothers.
Jacqueline graduated from Broadripple High School and went on to marry the late Fredrick Boucher on June 5, 1948. Together they raised two adoring daughters. She also...
Alice Maye (Dude) Gwaltney, age 95, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervan (Gene) Gwaltney, parents Roy & Audrey Tepe, brother Verlin Tepe, & sister Faye Phelps. Alice is survived by brother Bob Tepe, sons Galen (Donna), Jay (Kathy), & David (Dody) Gwaltney, and daughters Glenda (Robin, dec.) Bryan, Karen (Glenn) Andrew,...
Delores Therese Patterson, 77, of Indianapolis passed away on August 6, 2019.
Delores loved her family most of all. She could best be remembered by her cooking, especially her famous pies, where each crust was made from scratch – or her homemade noodles, which were found strung out along the countertops during the holidays. Delores took care of her...
Joseph J. Saldutti, 92 of Carmel, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. Joe was born February 3, 1927 in Newark, NJ to the late Joseph C. and Lillian Erario Saldutti. He was a graduate of Rutgers University. Joe served in the US Navy during WWII.
Joe began his career with RCA Corp. in 1956 and worked for them over 30...
Kathryn Rae Martens, 48, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 4, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 2, 1971 to Paul McDonald and Janis Gudin.
After graduating high school, Kathy went on to serve in the United States Army. She later became the devoted wife to Jacob Martens and shared a relationship full of love and travels....
Suzy O’Donnell (Sharp), 62, of New Palestine, passed away on August 4, 2019. Suzy was born on July 12, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James and Clara (Tiny) Sharp. They precede her in death. Suzy attended Creston Junior High and Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. After High School, Suzy graduated from Irvington Beauty College and spent forty years as...
Marcia Cripe Whitehead, of Carmel, died August 4, 2019. She was born December 11, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana. Marcia was married for 58 years to Dean Whitehead who passed away in 2008.
A longtime member of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, she enjoyed playing bridge weekly (and winning!), traveling, and the company of dear friends and loving family.
Marcia is survived...
Juanita Justine Archer, 89, of New Palestine, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 3, 2019.
She was born on October 4, 1929 in Shelburn, IN to the late Charles Wilburn and Gertrude (Fox) Reid. Juanita attended Ben Davis High School and worked as a beautician for many years. Later in her career, she...
Charles L. Tafflinger passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019 at age 89. Born and raised in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Forrest and Dorothy Bosley Tafflinger.
Charles “Taffy” was a firefighter for the city of Indianapolis for 46 years. He also served in the Naval Reserves from 1950-1954. He is survived by his children,...
Joyce L. Cook, 79 of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday August 1, 2019. She was born on October 12, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Curtis and Dorothy Byus.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of over 61 years, James L. Cook; children, Teri Cook, James (Audrey) Cook, and Lisa (Michael) Taylor; grandchildren, Erika (Anthony) Tipton, Adam Taylor,...