Doris Louise Markins Simmons
85, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 25, 2019. She was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. She was retired from Kmart and DFAS. She also had been a district coordinator for TOPS. She loved to listen to the Van-Dells and had been a fan club president. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Robertie “Bob” “Bertie” Hicks of Indianapolis died February 24, 2019 at the age of 87.
Bob was born October 18, 1931 in Monticello, KY to the late Ellis McKinley and Elizabeth Patton Hicks. Growing up in Monticello, he was chosen as an extra in the movie Raintree County, which was nominated for several Academy Awards. He served his country in...
Roy Blackwood was born February 7, 1925 on a farm in Norwich, Ohio to Roy Samuel and Lena Shipe Blackwood. He was the youngest of five children, all of whom have preceded him in death. He joined the US Navy, where he trained to be a pilot, and was appointed navigator aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Petrof Bay, seeing active...
Raymond R. Bowling, 55, was born on December 23, 1963 and passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 12:45 pm.
He is survived by his 2 daughters, Brittany (Randy) Zeigler and Desiree Bowling; former spouse, Paula Bowling; father, Rufus Bowling; and 3 grandchildren. Raymond is also survived by his sister, Angela Smith; brother, Bob Carter; 2 step-sisters; 4 nephews...
James (Jim) F. Goodrich of Indianapolis, IN passed away on February 24, 2019.
Jim was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on December 21, 1922. He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marie Elaine Nichol Goodrich; his parents, Dr. Elizabeth F. and Dr. Joe K. Goodrich, as well as by his older brother, Joe K. Goodrich, Jr.
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Nadine Short, 78, Indianapolis, graduated to Heaven on February 24, 2019. She was born in Eolia, KY to Woodrow and Winnie Short. Nadine worked for over 40 years for Rand McNally in the binding department and several years at AirCom, before retiring to enjoy sitting on her porch and spending time with her family. She was a strong, hard working...
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, Chuck Metzler succumbed to cancer at the age of 70.
One of Chuck’s passions was for nature and would be found puttering in his garden at every opportunity. He loved his time spent in seed planting and got great satisfaction from nurturing life. Chuck could be counted on to identify the birds at feeders and...
Virginia Joyce Childs (nee Byrd) of Indianapolis, Indiana, died peacefully at her home on February 23, 2019.
She is survived by her sons, Gary (Anita), Curtis (Colleen), and David (Janet); her four grandchildren, Aaron, Eric, Kathleen, and Ben; her four great-grandchildren, Rider, Paxis, Sophie, and Ryleigh; her siblings Richard, Betsy, and Bradley; and by many nieces, nephews, and their children.
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William (Bill) Chichwak, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 23, 2019. William was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 28, 1937 to parents, William and Anna (Bycura) Chichwak. Bill graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and then earned his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. During his career, Bill served his country honorably in the...
Barbaro Jean Pierson was born June 18, 1933 in Indianapolis Indiana to the late Joseph Sr and Lillie Griffin. She was the third oldest sibling out of a total of 7. Jean was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph “Junior” Griffin, Charles “Bobby” Griffin and Michael Griffin and granddaughter Ainnell Rogers
Barbaro Jean Pierson attended School 26 and Crispus...
Bernard Floyd Schwartzengraber, 83, Greenwood, passed away February 22, 2019. Floyd was preceded in death by his wife of 11 years, Rosia. Survivors include his sons, Michael (Faithe), Daniel (Shannon), grandchildren, Shane (Megan), Bradley (Tarrah), and sister, AnnaLee Camidge. Memorial contributions may be made to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, www.ncmi.org. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn...
Lucille P. Loutner, of Indianapolis passed away February 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90.
She was born May 29, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Harold and Margaret Huber Green. She attended Warren Central where she met her High School sweetheart Leonard Loutner. After returning from the Navy, the two wed and then...
Lela E. Cunningham, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 22, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born on August 30, 1928 in Indianapolis to the late Benjamin and Clara Newton. Lela was a caring and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and family was always her top priority.
She leaves behind her children, Terry Boggs (Terry), Tracy Cunningham (Diana), Tami...
Charles W. “Bill” Cossell, 85 of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2019. Bill was born on September 21, 1933 in Indianapolis to the late Charles I. and Edna Cossell. Bill served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bill spent many years as a garage shop foreman for Coca-Cola Bottling Company until his retirement....
Patricia Louise Chandler, 79, of New Palestine, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on December 2, 1939 in Batesville, IN to the late John Smith and Violet M. (Short) Rogers.
Pat grew up in the Indianapolis area and graduated from Manual High School in 1957. She worked as a secretary for several years with Ben Hur...