Cathy Ann Hankins
Jan 3, 2018
Cathy Ann Hankins,
61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Brownsburg, Indiana. She was born December 11, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Norman and Barbara Thompson.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Debra Handy and Tommy Thompson. She is survived by her children, Rachel Logston (Eric), and Chad Hankins; sisters, Jackie Howard,...
Richard E. "Dick" Miller
Jan 2, 2018
Richard E. “Dick” Miller, Jr., 95 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born at home in Ellis County, Oklahoma on May 21, 1922 to Richard E. Miller Sr. and Jennie (Glasgow) Miller. Dick was a 1940 graduate of Arnett (OK) High School and served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1942-...
Evelyn Louise Rose
Jan 2, 2018
Evelyn L. Rose (Lucas), 85, of Greenwood, passed away January 2, 2018. She was born on March 27, 1932 in Premier, West Virginia as the daughter of John L. and Tamsey A. (Sanders) Lucas. She married Edward N. Rose.
Evelyn and her husband owned and operated Ed Rose Cartage for many years. She loved spending time with her family and...
Beverly L. Bardwell
Jan 1, 2018
Beverly L. Bardwell, age 62 went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2018 at 1:58 pm. Beverly was born on April 18, 1955 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She grew up in Greensburg, LA and lived in multiple states through her life although she considered Louisiana home and Indiana a second home. Beverly is survived by her husband...
Timothy Lee Sheets
Jan 1, 2018
Timothy Lee Sheets, age 67 of Indianapolis, passed away January 1, 2018. He was born September 26, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN. Tim graduated from Tech High School and served in the US Army. He was a Door Gunner with the 1ST Cavalry and served two tours in Viet Nam and attained the rank of E-5. He received a Bronze Star...
Lois Faye West
Jan 1, 2018
Lois Faye West, age 87 of Indianapolis passed away January 1, 2018. She was born April 24, 1930 in Dearborn County, IN to Floyd and Pearl Walcott. She married H.G. West September 30, 1947. She worked at Western Electric until 1983. She enjoyed part time jobs in stores at the Airport. She was an avid Pacers Fan and loved Nascar,...
Irene Cheatham
Dec 31, 2017
Irene Cheatham, age 85, of Indianapolis, passed away December 31, 2017. Irene was born in Manchester, KY on September 9, 1932 to parents, Orbin Smith and Nora (White) Parker.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence R. Cheatham; son, James Edward White; and sister, Willie Jean West. She is survived by her daughters, Geraldine Patterson (Ron) of Hamilton,...
Roy Preston Sorrels
Dec 31, 2017
Roy P. Sorrels, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of December 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth and Everett; two brothers, Franklin and Charles; and his wife, Betty. Roy is survived by four siblings, four children, one stepson, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He served his country in the...
Michael Richard Hayes, Jr.
Dec 31, 2017
Michael R. Hayes, Jr.,
51, of Vallonia, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Mike was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 1, 1966 to Michael Hayes, Sr. and Brenda Powell.
Mike was a genius extraordinaire and jack of all trades. He loved working on race cars, fishing and spending time with his family. But most of all, he loved...
Hester Graham Shultz
Dec 31, 2017
Hester Graham Shultz, 96, died Dec. 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was known for her determined attitude in the face of adversity, her devotion to her family, and for her more than two decades of dedication to the City of Indianapolis as a civil servant. Hester was a pioneer for working women as well as an early champion of...
Norman James Lafoe
Dec 31, 2017
Norman James LaFoe, Harrison, TN formerly of Zionsville, died December 31, 2017.
He was born June 10, 1922 in North Salem, IN to James Oliver and Bernice Ethel Byrum LaFoe. He served his country in the Navy during World War II and after returning home went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Canterbury College with a degree in Biology.
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Robert Lee Brown
Dec 30, 2017
Robert Lee Brown
71, of Carmel, passed away December 30, 2017. He was born on February 4, 1946 in Indianapolis as the son of Carl and Goldie Brown.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 12pm to 2pm at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park North. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2pm, also at the funeral...
Marilyn Jean (Matrau) Shumar
Dec 30, 2017
Marilyn Jean (Matrau) Shumar
80, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 30, 2017. She was a 1958 graduate of Moody Bible Institute. She had taught Sunday school for many years at the Wheeler Mission. She is survived by husband, J. Richard; children, Laura (Aaron) Shumar, James (Anne) Shumar, Nancy (Justin) Shumar, Linda Shumar, John (Sarah) Shumar and Cynthia Shumar; grandchildren,...
Glenn Eugene Neely
Dec 29, 2017
Glenn E. "Gene" Neely, 87, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Gene was born December 22, 1930, in Indianapolis to the late Harry and Effie Neely. He attended Butler University, was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War serving aboard the hospital ship "Repose", and co-owned Neely Dental Lab with his wife of 61 years.A memorial service will be held...
James M Hayes
Dec 29, 2017
James Michael Hayes, 72 of Geist, IN, passed away on Friday December 29th, 2017. Jim was born in Chicago, IL to the late George and Alma Hayes. He graduated from St. Mel High School in 1963. Jim moved to and settled in Rockford, Illinois in the 1970s and then the Indianapolis area in the 1990s working as an accountant at...
William Harold Rees
Dec 29, 2017
William (Bill) H. Rees, 93, passed away December 29, 2017. Our Father was born in Redkey, Indiana June 26, 1924 and resided there at his death. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland Indiana. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and then took on a greater challenge by raising six children. He loved...
Gretchen Sypult
Dec 29, 2017
Gretchen Sypult, 83 of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Gretchen was born August 13, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Glenn and Helen A. Gharrett. She was a graduate of Drake University and earned her Master’s in Education from Indiana University.
Gretchen was a second and third grade teacher for the School Town of Highland in...
Joan Kaczmarski Collinge
Dec 29, 2017
Joan Kaczmarski Collinge, 85, Westfield, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born on April 2, 1932 in Chicago Heights, IL and lived there before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, then to Fishers, IN. Joan was always happy and smiling. She loved to cook for family or a large crowd. She was more than ready to spend a weekend at...
