Apr 3, 2018

Bertha Mae Barton O’Grady, 97, passed away in her sleep on April 3, 2018, at her home in Indianapolis.

Bertha was born in Holland, Kentucky, on June 28, 1920, to Caleb Huston Barton and Naomi Ruth Crowder Barton. Following her graduation from Mt. Zion High School in 1938, Bertha came to live in Indianapolis for the first time. After returning...

Apr 3, 2018

Ruth Ann Stilwell, age 90, Indianapolis, went to join her husband John W. Stilwell on April 3, 2018. She touched and loved all children, nature, and everyone she encountered. She always showed grace, mercy, and never wavered in her faith. She is survived by her daughter Laura Milton, sons, Kim Stilwell and Gene Stilwell, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and...

Apr 3, 2018

GB Early, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 3, 2018.

He was one of thirteen children born to James and Lila Early in Pineville, Kentucky and later retired from Ford Motor Company.

He leaves behind his children, Becky Gibson and Jeff Early; 3 brothers, Troy, Doug, Norman, 3 sisters, Reva, Sondra, Wanda and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral...

Apr 3, 2018

Alexandra Davis Traycoff, 29, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on April 3, 2017.  She was born in Indianapolis on September 21, 1988 to parents, Sergei M. and Laura J. “Lori” Traycoff.  She was a 2008 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School and attended Vincennes University.  Alexandra was loved by many; her positive and uplifting spirit just drew others to be...

Apr 2, 2018

Jack L. Zering Jr. 69, passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 2, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Donna Zering; his son, Matt (wife Amanda); his daughter, Mandi (husband Ryan; 6 grandchildren, Noah, Chloe, Jordan, Rylee, Jacob and Lauren; and 1 great-grandson, Rowen. He is also survived by his sister, Jill...

Apr 2, 2018

Apr 2, 2018

Steven N. Kirby

63, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 2, 2018.  Steven was a retired Plumbing Contractor for Steck Plumbing.  He was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.  He was preceded in death by parents, Beatrice Manley and Kenneth Kirby; children, Steven Kirby Jr. and Allison Kirby; sister, Sandra Teeter.  He is survived by his wife, Lisa M....

Apr 1, 2018

 

Merri was born February 21, 1946, the daughter of Richard “Bud” and Dorothy Mueller. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School (’64) where she enjoyed being a cheerleader and was elected homecoming queen.

She went on to get her degree in education from Indiana University (’68) and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. IN 1966, when...

Apr 1, 2018

Frederick Riley Tipton II,

88, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1930 in Brazil, Indiana to Frederick Sr. and Cora Tipton. Frederick attended Brazil High School and grew up to enjoy the tranquil time at the family cabin in Bowling Green, Indiana. At the cabin, Frederick enjoyed fishing, gardening and boating. He...

Apr 1, 2018

Joan Wagner

83, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 1, 2018.  She was born on Mach 26, 1935 to the late, Merle and Leah Wagner.  She was a retired Medical Transcriptionist for Community Hospital East.  She is survived by her brother, John (Nell) Wagner; nieces, Veronica (Charles) Smith, Sheri (Jeff) Beasley, Stephanie Wagner and several great and great great nieces...

Apr 1, 2018

Dennis Randall Brown, 61, of Camby, Indiana, passed away on April 1, 2018. He was born September 11, 1956 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Earl and Jane Brown; the only baby boy of 4 siblings.

At 3 years old, Dennis moved to Indiana with his family where he would spend the rest of his life as a Hoosier. He was a...

Apr 1, 2018

Diana R. Kinney Davidson Vermillion, age 76, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Diana was born November 2, 1941, the 2nd of 10 children born to the late Charles F. and Ruth (Greathouse) Kinney. She attended Ben Davis High School and then later in life, Otterbein University. In addition to her parents, she was...

Apr 1, 2018

Annlouise (Sohn) Walker Parke

August 29, 1934-April 1, 2018

Loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Louise passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018. She is survived by son David Walker and wife Geralyn, granddaughter Victoria, grandson Patrick, stepsons Kevin and Neil Parke, step grandchildren Tangela, Kathleen, Megan, and Benjamin, and siblings Anton, William, and Robert Sohn.

Louise was born 29 August...

Apr 1, 2018

Kerry J. Brown, 68, Indianapolis, passed away April 1, 2018. Kerry was a teacher, artist, photographer, holographer, and naturalist. He was a passionate advocate for education his entire life. Kerry was born in Chicago in 1949 and graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1968, a BS Ball State University in 1972, and an MS from IU. He taught art...

Mar 31, 2018

John Jakupco, 91, passed away on March 31, 2018. He was born on June 20, 1926 in New Britain, Connecticut to John and Anna (Gimma) Jakupco.

John is preceded in death by his parents, son Richard J., son-in-law Michael Schneider, and siblings George, Joseph, Margaret Gerner, Anna Shubat, and Michael.

John is survived by his loving wife J. Maureen (Kelly)...

Mar 31, 2018

Mar 30, 2018

Blanche E. Poteat was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 30th. Blanche was born on August 26th, 1939 to Alma and Millard Edwards in Speedwell, Tennessee. She was the second oldest child out of eight. She was raised on the family farm in Speedwell and enjoyed spending time there her entire life.

Blanche met Donald Poteat at the...

Mar 30, 2018

Judith Margaret Welches, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on Friday, March 30, 2018.

She was born on November 14, 1944 in Elwood, IN to the late Paul Pedro, Jr. and Thelma Frances (Taylor) Pedro.  Judy was a graduate of Wendell Wilkie High School and graduated from Indiana Business College, earning a degree in Accounting.  She worked for many...

Mar 29, 2018

James P. (Jim) Jackson 62,  passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jim was born May 2, 1955 in Indianapolis to the late Robert and Rita Jackson. He was a 1973 graduate of Manual H.S. He retired from Eli Lilly & Co. after 30 years of service. Jim was an avid Indycar fan and in particular the Indianapolis...

Mar 29, 2018

James E. McClusky

Died on March 30, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital with family at his at his side.  He was born April 21, 1931 in South Bend, IN to Earl V. McClusky and Edna (Ross) McClusky, both deceased. He was a graduate of South Bend Adams High School prior to serving in the US Air force during the Korean...