Dorothy Mae (Holdson) Thewlis died August 27, 2019. She was born in Sullivan, IN and graduated from Sullivan High School. She and her husband relocated to Indianapolis in 1955. She was in the retail business for 40 years, 30 of which were with Jean Lauder’s, Inc. She enjoyed her church volunteer work and was a sports enthusiast, closely following the...
“John Vane, veteran of the United States Marine Corps and father of four, passed away in Mooresville on August 27th. Born in 1936 in Camden, New Jersey, John was a multi-sport athlete at Woodrow Wilson High School. He joined the Marine Corps upon graduation, and eventually moved to Indianapolis in the early 1960s after marrying fellow Marine and Indianapolis native...
Richard Allen Gregory 81 of Indianapolis passed away August 25, 2019. Richard was born on May 19, 1938 in Advance IN to Paul Raymond and Helen May (Showalter) Gregory. Richard worked in the administration department with budget quality control for General Motors for 33 years and retired from plant #3. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. Richard was...
Barbara Ann Ogden, 88, Indianapolis, passed away August 24, 2019. Barbara was a fantastic Wife, Sister, Mom, Mamaw, GG and Friend. Barb, retired from HNTB where she worked as a receptionist for many years. During those years is when she met Marc whom she later married. She was an avid Pacers and Colts fan, not a fair weather fan. She...
Ryan “RyGuy” David Latham of Greenwood passed away August 24, 2019 at the age of 15.
Born January 14, 2004 he was the son of Stephen James and Carol Jean Latham.
“Big Sugar” attended Whiteland High school where he was a member of the football team, wrestling team, and track team.
He loved life and loved everyone in it. He...
Peggy Lee Collett, 70 of Tipton, passed away at home on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Peggy was born September 12, 1948 in Kokomo, IN to James Lee and Audrey Elaine Owens, Jr. She was a 1966 graduate of Thorntown High School.
While Peggy considered herself a homemaker, she had a variety of interests and work options. She was a residential...
Joyce Ann Cochran of Indianapolis passed away August 24, 2019 at the age of 73.
She was born July 21, 1946 in Indianapolis to the late Richard and Dorothy Allen.
Joyce worked for many years as a secretary in various offices. Later in life she assisted her father with his business and obtained her realtor’s license.
A conservative woman, she...
Cherished by all who knew her, June Deloris (Bloom) Pfeifer, 89, has moved to her mansion in Paradise to be with loved ones who preceded her in death, including her Army Air Corps veteran husband of 56 years, Robert Franklin Pfeifer, who passed away on July 16, 2007 and called her “Bugs”. The couple enriched the lives of their four...
Charles Leroy Highsmith, age 72, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019.
Born January 30,1947 in Greencastle, he was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Maxine (O’Conner) Highsmith. He married Rita (Sargent) Highsmith on December 26, 2004 and she survives.
Charlie was a mechanic until he retired. He was a Vietnam Veteran. His hobbies included playing solitaire...
Esther M McElheny, 83 of Carmel, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. Esther was born February 15, 1936 in Tipton, IN to the late Floyd and Dorothy Ramsey.
Esther is survived by her husband, Richard K. McElheny; children, Craig R. (wife, Diane) McElheny and Deana L. Purevich; grandchildren, Samantha M. and Logan K. Purevich, Jill E. Wilson, Claire B. Rouse...
William Hohn, 88 of Greenwood passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. Mr. Hohn was born July 5, 1931, in Indianapolis to William and Helen (Schebler) Hohn.
Survivors include three daughters, Terri Rehm of Westfield, Sandy Allen of Tempe, AZ, Jacqueline (Charlie) Hunter of Greenwood; nine grandchildren, Jacob, Jeremiah, Taylor and Bailey Rehm, Megan and Josh Allen, Tyler and Ryan Rosberg...
O. Jeannette Hall, 97, of Carmel, IN passed away on August 23, 2019. Jan was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 22, 1921 to parents, Harold J. and Lucile F. (Stiker) Crowe. She attended Sts. Katherine and Mary Academy. During her career, Jan worked as an Assistant Bacteriologist at Eli Lilly, retiring in 1962. Jan enjoyed spending time with her...
Thelma Jean Farmer, 90, passed away on August 22, 2019. She was born on October 26, 1928 in Harlan County, Kentucky.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229. There will be a service following at 2:00 p.m....
On Wednesday, August 21st, 2019, Michael Richard Sander, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 61.
Michael was born on May 18th, 1958 in Jasper, IN to Richard and Neoma Sander. He received his bachelor’s degree from Hanover College in 1980 in business administration and political science. On April 28th, 1990, he married the love of his...
Sherry L. Golden, 64, of Greenfield, IN passed away on August 21, 2019. Sherry was born on December 12, 1954 and raised on the east side of Indianapolis by her beloved parents, John and Kathy Fishburn Matthewson. She attended Lawrence Central High School and went on to work in managerial positions at various retailers over the years.
At the age...
Elsie L. Kilburn, 82, passed away on August 21, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 13, 1937 to the late Henry and Sarah Givan in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Elsie married the love of her life, Ambrose Kilburn, on July 19, 1952. Together they raised two adoring children in their Indianapolis home. She excelled at gardening and...
Charles Severin Buschmann, Jr.
“The Buschmann family are like rabbits. They are all over the place”, according to Charles Severin Buschmann. Severin, age 97, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on August 21, 2019. He was born on August 28, 1921 the oldest of three children born to parents, Charles Severin and Dorothy Ford Buschmann. Severin’s father believed the children should...
Karen L. Ellett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 20 at the age of 76.
Karen was a lifelong volunteer and woman of faith who touched many lives. She traveled with her husband to all seven continents, went on more than a dozen mission trips, and never failed to be a source of comfort, support, and...