Madeline Henderson Smith
Jan 28, 2017
Madeline Henderson Smith was born October 9, 1994 and died Saturday January 28, 2017. She was the daughter of Brian Smith and Terri Henderson, sister of Bennett D.H. Smith, stepdaughter of Fran Martini, and friend and loved one to so many more.
Maddie was uniquely herself from the day she was born. A tomboy by the age three, she...
Eugenia Hontos
Jan 27, 2017
Eugenia Hontos, 72, of Westfield peacefully passed away at home in her sleep on Friday, January 27, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Harry Hontos, three children, Fani (Peter) Zorbas, Maria Hontos, and Kosta Hontos, three grandchildren, Gianni Zorbas, George Zorbas, and Perry Zorbas, two brothers, Tom (Mary) Angelos and George (Toula) Angelos, and five nieces...
Calvin Dean Barker
Jan 26, 2017
Calvin D. Barker, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was born on July 2, 1944 in Danville, IL to the late Fred and Beatrice (Horton) Barker. Calvin retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service, leaving active duty with the rank of E8 Master Sergeant. He then began his 28 year career as...
Floyd Alcorn
Jan 26, 2017
Floyd Alcorn, 84, died of complications due to cancer on Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. He worked for over thirty years for HUD and served during the Korean conflict as a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Floyd was a member of the Third Church Christ, Scientist where he faithfully served several years as an usher. He...
Mary L. Littrell
Jan 25, 2017
Mary L. Littrell
58, of Franklin, passed away on January 25, 2017. Mary was born on January 17, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Thomas and Bertha (Kaiser) Schultz. Mary was a loving wife, mother and sister, who enjoyed reading, playing bingo and listening to country music. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Frederick Wesley Cowan, Sr.
Jan 25, 2017
Frederick Wesley Cowan Sr.
5/12/35 – 1/25/17
He was a loving father. grandfather, and great grandpa. He devoted his life to God and his family. He was the most loving and caring man. We were lucky to be a part of his life.
His survivors include his children: Fred Cowan Jr., Joy Smith, Faith Hartig, Colleen Schad; grandkids, Caille and...
Shirley Ann Wilson
Jan 25, 2017
Shirley Ann Wilson, 78, Indianapolis, passed away January 25, 2017. She was born November 1, 1938 in Indianapolis to Harry T. Hulen, Sr. and Della E. (Ruffer) Hulen. Shirley was a homemaker. She loved her family and friends and did for everyone. Shirley married John W. Wilson, Sr., and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children,...
Eugene F. Vigus
Jan 25, 2017
Eugene F. Vigus, age 91, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Westminster Village North, Indianapolis. He was born in Merom, IN to the late Eugene and Rose (Wills) Vigus.
Gene was an involved and active member of the Indianapolis Board of Realtors for 42 years and served as Chairman of the Eastern Division of the MIBOR in 1974 and...
Margaret M. Byrne
Jan 25, 2017
Margaret (Michl) “Mic” Byrne, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Born on June 29, 1921 in Haugen, WI to the late Joseph Albert and Anna (Stepanek) Michl. She worked for the US Army Signal Corps as a Cryptographer. There she met Ralph Emerson Byrne, they were married September 22, 1956 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Elsa K. Emler
Jan 25, 2017
Elsa K. Emler
83, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 25, 2017. Elsa was born on May 21, 1933 in Cave City, Kentucky to the late George E. and Ottie Belle (Boston) Neville. Elsa was head of shipping and receiving for General Hospital and later Wishard Hospital for 37 years before retiring. She loved her family and will be greatly...
Donald E. Beuke
Jan 25, 2017
Donald E. Beuke, 96, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis passed away on Wednesday, January 25 at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis, the son of Henry and Aurelia (Lentz) Beuke. Don attended Washington High School and DePauw University. He was a member of the Brickyard Golf Course, American Legion Post 497 and Washington High School Alumni Association. Don served...
Anita L. Schetter
Jan 25, 2017
Anita L. Schetter, 76, of Indianapolis, reunited with her parents in heaven on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Anita was born March 23, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Ralph and Marian Schetter. She was a graduate of North Central High School and was a long-time member of First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church.
Anita worked at St. Vincent 86th Street Hospital...
Stephen (Steve) Michael Hill
Jan 24, 2017
Stephen (Steve) Michael Hill, Indianapolis, IN. Born January 22, 1965, our beloved Steve passed on January 24, 2017.Stevie loved the Indy 500, Indianapolis Colts, IU Basketball, and Cincinnati Reds. He was a natural athlete who loved playing golf, cruising the Caribbean with family and friends, and enjoying a Bud Light. But most of all he loved the soul and love...
Dora -Pat- Taylor
Jan 23, 2017
Dora “Pat” Taylor, born November 20, 1932 went to be with the Lord January 23, 2017. She was an Indianapolis, Indiana resident, who graduated from Arsenal Tech High School, and worked for Western Electric for 30 years. Pat was a huge Colts fan, she enjoyed Oasis Line Dancing for 10 years, shopping, traveling from coast to coast and having a...
Daniel A. Harting
Jan 23, 2017
Daniel A Harting Dec. 27, 1933 – Jan. 23, 2017. Daniel was born December 27, 1933 in Germantown, PA to the late Daniel W. and Ethel Harting. He was a graduate of Penn State University and received his Master’s degree from the University of Delaware. Dan began his long career as Vice President of Marketing for Maremont Corp., Chicago, IL....
Herbert A. Abbott, Jr.
Jan 23, 2017
Herbert A. Abbott Jr., 79, Carmel, passed away January 23, 2017. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Herbert A. Abbott Sr. and Mary L. (Hickman) Abbott.
He was a graduate of Indiana State University with a B.S. degree in Business and Finance. After graduation from Indiana State he served in the United States Air Force....
Linda Madewell
Jan 23, 2017
Linda Madewell
69, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 23, 2017. Linda was born on June 18, 1947 in Smith County, TN to the late Will Allen and Myrtle Jackson. Linda was a homemaker, but did not know a stranger and was known throughout the neighborhood for her cooking, in particular her cakes and pies! She also was the neighborhood...
Lola Cody
Jan 22, 2017
Lola Cody (Starkey), 53, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 22, 2017.
Born on November 18, 1963 to William R. Starkey and Paula Morphew (Doorne) in Indianapolis. Lola graduated from Warren Central High School in 1982. She was a Real Estate Broker and excelled at her profession. Her and her husband, Robbie Cody, celebrated 20 years of marriage together...
David H. White
Jan 22, 2017
David H. White, 87, Indianapolis, passed away January 22, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Bernadine L. White, his daughter, Edna R. Calhoun, and his grandson, John D. Calhoun IV. A homegoing service will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 12 PM at Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church, 608 E. 22nd Street, Indianapolis, with visitation from 10 AM...
Martha -Ann- Scherb
Jan 22, 2017
Martha "Ann" Scherb, 81, passed peacefully on January 22, 2017. Born December 14, 1935 in Greencastle, IN to the late Elmer Jacob and Martha Lucille (Sweet) Ader. Ann grew up and remained a resident of Indianapolis, IN graduating from Shortridge High School in 1954. Ann married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Scherb on November 3, 1957. After having...