Dec 9, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Messenger, 38, of Indianapolis, passed away December 9, 2017 at home. She was a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Purdue University. She was an avid Harry Potter fan and enjoyed playing games and watching sci-fi and horror movies.

She is survived by her parents, Michael and Jean Messenger, her brother, Steven Messenger, grandfather, James Miller and...

Dec 9, 2017

Lena Marie (Grossi) Schiavone 83 of Indianapolis died December 09, 2017.  Lena was born in Weirton, W. VA to Valentino and Mary (Posata) Grossi September 02, 1934.  Lena was very devout in her catholic faith where she gave of her Time, Talent and Treasure at St. Monica Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of...

Dec 9, 2017

Norma Oppenlander Isley, 92,  of Indianapolis entered eternal rest on December 9, 2017.

Norma graduated from IU with both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree.   She retired in 1984 after teaching physical education for many years as a school teacher mostly in the Monroe County Community School District.

Norma is survived by her five children Frederick Oppenlander, Benjamin Oppenlander (Annette),...

Dec 8, 2017

Frances Faye England (Sullivan), 82, of Indianapolis, passed away December 8, 2017. She was born on April 21, 1935 in Bethpage, Tennessee as the daughter of Charlie H. and Lola F. (Andrews) Sullivan.

Frances married Walter England and spent her life taking care of her home and family. She loved cats, antique shopping, collecting dolls and spending time with her...

Dec 8, 2017

Jonathan Martin Gregory passed peacefully into glory on Friday, December 8, 2017. Jonathan Gregory was born on July 16, 2015. During his two and a half years here on Earth he brought immeasurable joy, blessing, and change to both his family and friends. Jonathan Gregory is the son of George and Danielle Gregory, of Indianapolis, Indiana. Jonathan Gregory is survived...

Dec 8, 2017

Virginia Mae ” Jenny” Blankenship, Age 70 of Monrovia, passed away December 8, 2017. She was born May 27, 1947 in Indianapolis to Floyd R. and Della M. Atha. She graduated from Gosport High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She retired from the Indiana Department of Revenue in 1999 as a Controller. She enjoyed volunteering at the...

Dec 8, 2017

Patricia Gloria Rumreich

78, Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2017 after a battle with cancer. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 26, 1939 to Walter and Harriett Jagiello and married Frank Rumreich, the love of her life, in September of 1958.  She moved with her family to Carmel in 1975. A faithful and dedicated wife,...

Dec 8, 2017

Vera Ann Niendorf, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017.

She was born on January 16, 1926 in Madison County, Iowa to the late William and Clara (Boos) Martens.  Vera was high school graduate and worked for many years with Northwestern Bell.  She was very active in her church, Trinity Lutheran, where she was a longtime member...

Dec 7, 2017

James O. Smith , 91, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017.    Jimmy was an iron worker by trade and belonged to Local Union 22.  He was a member of the Masons and Shriners. His love of music,  playing the piano began at the young age of four.  Jimmy continued to share his gift of music with others  throughout...

Dec 7, 2017

Margaret Elizabeth Livingston, 89 of Indianapolis, passed away on December 7, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1928 to the late Roy and Mary Belle Morris.

Margaret enjoyed reading, crocheting, working on puzzle books, and playing games on her tablet.

Margaret was preceded in passing by her loving husband of 48 years, Charles Livingston, who passed on April 1,...

Dec 6, 2017

Dec 6, 2017

Karl P. Haas, 57, passed away at his home on the morning of Wednesday, December 6th, 2017. Karl was born to Virginia and Ernest Haas in Indianapolis on March 14, 1960.

Having practiced commercial real estate law for 32 years, Karl was a founding partner at Wallack Somers & Haas, a boutique law firm located in Indianapolis. During his career,...

Dec 6, 2017

Marytha Dell Phillippe Clear went to be her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 6, 2017. She was born August 28, 1928 to Alzena Clare and Daniel Maynard Phillippe in Mulberry, Indiana in a family of nine children.  Marytha married Calvin Robert Clear September 7, 1947 who preceded her in death. They enjoyed 65 years together and had three...

Dec 6, 2017

Margaret L. Averitt, 93 of Indianapolis entered eternal rest on December 6, 2017.

Margaret worked for many years as a Cafeteria Manager for the Pike Township School District. She was a member of Zionsville Christian Church.

She is survived by her children Donna Wisehart, Lynn Averitt (Rhonda), and Terry Averitt; grandchildren Tammy Scott, Angie Averitt, Mandy Averitt, Annie Averitt, and...

Dec 6, 2017

Rose Marie Petty Bailey, 92, Indianapolis, died December 6, 2017.

She was born in Independence KY on December 4, 1925.  Rose graduated from Richmond IN High School in 1943 and Lake Forest College IL, with an Accounting Degree, in 1947.  She was a member of the Tri Kappa and Gamma Phi Beta sororities.  Rose married Byron E Bailey in 1953. ...

Dec 5, 2017

Leo Byron Coleman was born on July 3, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to Edna Louise Harris and Luther Lee Coleman, both of whom preceded him in death.

He attended Gary Public Schools graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1972.  Leo continued both his football career and education at Hutchison Community College before transferring to Northern Illinois where he earned a...

Dec 5, 2017

Martha Jean Hudson Wade Powell, 97, of Martinsville, passed away December 5, 2017. Jean was one of ten children, being born September 30, 1920 in Hamilton County, IN to Edward and Ida Bell Hudson. She worked many years at the state government office building and loved spending time with her family. She had many interests, including antiquing and refurbishing, doll...

Dec 5, 2017

Glen Danny Sherron, 61, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away December 5, 2017. He was born November 8, 1956 in Indianapolis to Meredith “Gator” and Sharon (Alexander) Sherron.

He was born and raised in Indianapolis and was a Decatur Central graduate. He was employed as a commercial electrician and belonged to the IBEW #481. Family remembers him as a man who...

Dec 4, 2017

Jimmie L. Bishop 

86, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 4, 2017. Jim was born on January 16, 1931 to the late Troy and Irene Bishop in Indianapolis. He honorably served his country in the United State Army during the Korean War, and later retired from General Motors (Allison’s) after 36 years. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, his family, and...

Dec 4, 2017

Stephen Louis Heritier,

74, passed away on December 4th, 2017, surrounded by his family. Steve was born January 4th, 1943, the son of Louie and Lorene Heritier, Indianapolis, who preceded him in death. Steve met his wife, Hazel, on a blind date and proposed to her 2 weeks after their first date. They were married in January of 1964 and...