Mar 1, 2018

Shirley Ann Larsh, 85, Carmel, passed away March 1, 2018. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Homer Larsh, Jr., sons, Mark and Craig Larsh. Survivors include children, Robin (Carl McDougall) Goff, Michael (Julie) Larsh, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital....

Mar 1, 2018

Karen Rogers Hecht, 67 of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Karen moved to Indianapolis in 1980 and was heavily involved in ORT and other Jewish organizations. She is currently a member of Congregation Beth Shalom. A teacher for many years, her passion was teaching Special Education.

Karen is survived by her husband Ken;...

Feb 28, 2018

MR. JAMES ARTHUR BELL, JR. son of James Arthur Bell Sr. and Ida Bell was born on November 29, 1942 in Allensville, Kentucky. He was the first male and the third child born into this family. JAMES was preceded in death by his parents. At an early age, JAMES professed his belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized...

Feb 28, 2018

Feb 28, 2018

Sara Diane Merkel passed peacefully from this life into eternity on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, after a lengthy and courageous battle with leukemia.

Sara was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on the 8th of May, 1969. At the age of 30 she moved to Westfield, Indiana, where she has resided for the past eighteen years. It was there that she...

Feb 28, 2018

Feb 28, 2018

Billy Ray Whiting,

77, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018.  Bill was born on August 13th, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to Walter & Exie Whiting (Stark). During his younger years Bill was a Sergeant in the United States Army, a member of the Scottish Rite, JC’s of Cloverdale and owner of the local bar Changes Bar &...

Feb 28, 2018

Wesley Arthur Patterson, infant son of Jon Paul and Samantha (Robertson) Patterson, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He is survived by his loving parents; big brother, Jack; maternal grandmother, Deborah Robertson; paternal grandmother, Jean Patterson; maternal great-grandmother, Linda Stumler; uncle, Brian Robertson, aunt, Elisabeth (Scott) Williams; and canine companions, Barney and Mo.  Wesley was welcomed into the kingdom...

Feb 28, 2018

Dolores Laverne Glore, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

She was born on April 15, 1928 in Chicago, IL to the late Oscar R. and Goldie G. (Pollock) Chilton.  Dolores worked for several years with RCA, but took the most pride in being a wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen Mullins,...

Feb 28, 2018

Joan passed away in Greenfield IN February 28, 2018. She was born March 21, 1935 in Peoria IL to the late Bert and Alma Snyder. For many years Joan was an active parishioner of St Thomas Catholic Church Parish in Fortville IN. Her active engagement with those around her continued at Crown Pointe Senior Living in Greenfield IN, where Joan...

Feb 28, 2018

Mildred Irene Fortner Pendergast, 88, passed away February 28, 2018. Mildred was born May 25, 1929, in Rockville, Indiana. She spent most of her life in Terre Haute but moved to Zionsville in 2010. She had secondary residences in Leland, Michigan and Oriental, North Carolina.

She is survived by her children, Gail (Steve) Barrett, Janeen (Terry Pedersen), Mark (Paula), Christine...

Feb 28, 2018

Mary Alice (Schutte) Griffith, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 28, 2018, in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family.  Mary was born November 8, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, to Philip and Helen (Runyon) Schutte.

When Mary was old enough to work, her Grandpa Runyon got her an after-school job at the Dayton Public Library, where he...

Feb 28, 2018

Brenda Stearsman, 78, of Bedford passed away on February 28, 2018.

She was born on October 31, 1939 to the late John and Bessie Benton in Indianapolis, IN.

Brenda is survived by her husband, James Stearsman; children, Tammy Theresa, Alisa, and Patrick; 6 grandchildren; and siblings, Mary Ellen, Jean, John, Michael, Richard, and Stephanie. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 28, 2018

William E. “Bill” Demaree, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away February 28, 2018. He was born on January 6, 1926 in Indianapolis as the son of John E. and Bessie M. (Warren) Demaree. He attended Arsenal Technical High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married his wife, Elsie, in 1950.

Bill was the owner of Demaree’s Radiator...

Feb 26, 2018

Carl B. Sauer 89 of Avon formerly Brownsburg, IN died February 26, 2018.  Carl was born May 24, 1928 in Indianapolis to A. Roman and Esther Catherine (Tex) Sauer.  Carl graduated from Sacred Heart High School He served our country in the United States Marine Corp.  Carl was a founding member of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church and is...

Feb 25, 2018

Betty Jean Jones, 89, of Indianapolis peacefully left this world on February 25, 2018 surrounded with loved ones at her home in Indianapolis.

Betty was born in Indianapolis to Frank and Bernice (Ladd) Drury on September 12, 1928.  She married Richard Jones on January 10, 1946.  She enjoyed home cooking, listening to music, watching old western movies, cross-stitching, boating on...

Feb 24, 2018

Johnny McDonough,

78, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. Johnny was born August 20, 1939 in Osgood, IN to Gale and Luella McDonough.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; 7 siblings; and a son, John Edward. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Tina Morgan (Ray), Tony McDonough, Marty McDonough (Lisa), Bob McDonough, Joy Reed...

Feb 24, 2018

Sgt. Joseph E. Nordstrom, 30, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on February 24, 2018. He was born January 9, 1988 to Rick and Diana Nordstrom in Indianapolis, Indiana; 1 of 4 siblings.

Eleven years ago, at 19 years old, Joseph made a commitment to his country as he joined the Army National Guard. He spent time at Stout Field as...

Feb 23, 2018

Clay H. Adams, 58 of Carmel, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 23, 2018. Clay was born September 15, 1959 in Nashville, TN to the late Don and Ruth Adams. Clay – a 1982 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University – was the Vice President of Sales at Me and My Big Ideas.

Clay was a member of Our Lady...

Feb 23, 2018

William D. Horton, 73, of Rochester, MI, formerly of Carmel, IN, passed away February 23, 2018.  He was born May 5, 1944, in Washington, IN, the son of the late Delbert and Zelma (Combs) Horton.  He married Chandy Gilliatt on July 25, 1980.

Bill loved woodworking, playing the flute, and his dogs. His biggest joy in life was spending time...