Dec 30, 2016

Lida Rose McGuire, age 71 of Indianapolis passed away on December 30, 2016. She was born July 26, 1945 in Indianapolis to Raymond and Mary Margaret Lawrence. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School. She retired from General Motors in 2003. Lida was a member of VFW Post 1587, The Moose Lodge and the American Legion. She attended St. Joseph’s...

Dec 30, 2016

Donald L. Manes

74, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 30, 2016. Don was born on July 14, 1942 in Beech Grove, IN to the late Ross Roger and Mary Martha (Johnson) Manes. Don proudly served his country in the United States Marines. After service, Don worked for Link Belt for many years, before retiring in 2001. He was member...

Dec 30, 2016

Dorothy (Dottie) Mae Schoneker Skinner,

88, Indianapolis, passed away on December 30th with family by her side. She was the only child of William and Blanche (Gregory) Schoneker, both deceased.

Dottie attended Shortridge High School and Depauw University where she graduated with a degree in English. She married the late George Windsor Skinner in 1950. She is survived...

Dec 29, 2016

Dorothy (Palmer) Adams 96 of Indianapolis died December 29, 2016. Dorothy was born in Jacksonville, Florida on March 22, 1920 to Alfred and Georgia (Weatherbee) Palmer. Dorothy was a secretary for WXTZ and WIRE Radio retiring in 1982. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles McNeely Adams and her brother Walter Palmer. Calling will be held on Wednesday...

Dec 29, 2016

Patricia Joan Pedigo, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born on April 21, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William and Leona (Copas) Atkinson. Patricia worked for 15 years for Western Electric and enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables for her family. She is survived by her children, Gary (Pam) Pedigo, Karen Kitch, Michael...

Dec 29, 2016

Valrie June Carpenter Kemp

11/20/1938 – 12/29/2016Resident of Greenwood, IN and Deerfield Beach, FL

June, as she was known, was born in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of the late Martha McIntyre Carpenter and William J. Carpenter. She was the sister of Dr. William Carpenter, Jr, (deceased) of Indianapolis, IN (Mary); Gerald Carpenter of Mulberry, IN (Darlene); Kay Carpenter Birden of...

Dec 29, 2016

Kathleen AnnWaters, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 inGreenfield, IN. She was born January 7,1943 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of the late Bernard M. and Ruth L. (Day)Waters. Kathleen worked for a number ofyears as a housekeeper at St. Mary’s Parish Rectory and worked until herretirement at Goodwill Industries. Shewas a member of Our Lady of...

Dec 28, 2016

Robert ‘Bob’ L. Petro, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2016 at the age of 70. He was born in Bloomington, Indiana, February 20, 1946 to Zella Hunter and Rex Petro. Bob was a member of Chapel Rock Christian Church and a proud veteran of the US Navy. Bob was an accomplished bowler. He was employed 43 years...

Dec 28, 2016

Dec 28, 2016

Stephen L. Irwin, 68, Zionsville, passed away December 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born on September 2, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN. Steve was a graduate of the first graduating class of Northwest High School in 1967. He retired after 33 years of service with the Town of Zionsville Wastewater Treatment Plant. An avid golfer, Steve was a member...

Dec 27, 2016

James Alvin Bryson, 66, of French Lick, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born on October 15, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late Raymond Alonzo and Edith Belle (Heck) Bryson. Jim currently worked as a server at Chicago’s Pizza in French Lick and was well known and much loved within the community. He loved...

Dec 26, 2016

Brooke Morgan Bennett, 20, Indianapolis, passed away December 26, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Jeri, brother, Blake, grandparents, John and Kathy McCreary, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. Brooke was preceded in death by her twin sister, Blair, and grandparents, William and Bonnie Stroot. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Children’s Foundation....

Dec 26, 2016

Bobbie Vaughn-Jolly,

87, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 26, 2016. Bobbie and her husband were previous owners of several service stations in the Broad Ripple area. She was a former model and had represented several models. She was also a published writer. Bobbie was a proud member of the Glendale Christian Church. Bobbie was preceded in death by her...

Dec 26, 2016

Maryann Roselene Geary, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born on April 7, 1935 in Indianapolis to the late John and Maude (Maddox) Tapp. Maryann enjoyed playing Bingo and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Michael) Mount; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Maryann was preceded in death by her husband, Howard...

Dec 26, 2016

Lois Bernice “Nickie” Phillips, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born on February 7, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL to the late Steven Glen and Georgia Irene (Willett) Nichols. Lois was a 56 year member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband,...

Dec 26, 2016

Magda Kelemen Csetenyi

97, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 26, 2016. Magda was born in Budapest, Hungary on January 9, 1919. She was a fiercely independent woman. She faced many challenges in her life with determination and grace. After her retirement from Western Electric, she continued to devote even more time and energy to her family, friends and numerous...

Dec 25, 2016

Linda C. (Meade) Wampler, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away December 25, 2016. Linda was born in Toms Creek, VA and raised in Benham, KY, the daughter of Warren H. and Lora J. (Smith) Meade. She was an Office Administrator at St. Francis Hospital for 14 years until her retirement. She was a member of Fairland Baptist Church. She was preceded...

Dec 25, 2016

James H. (“Harry”) Ham, Jr. 96, Indianapolis, passed away on December 25, 2016. He was born on July 20, 1920, in Atchison, Kansas. His parents, James H. Ham (“Harry, Sr.”) and Ethel (Clark) Ham, predeceased him, as did his two older sisters, Harriett Ham and Jane Gillespie. Growing up in Atchison, Harry spent many wonderful summers swimming and boating with...

Dec 25, 2016

James Francis Thais

76, of Greenfield, IN passed away December 25, 2016. James was born in Vincennes, IN on December 5, 1940 to his late parents, John Edward and Frances Catherine (Bouvy) Thais.

James earned his BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Christian Brothers College and retired in 1996 after 32 years as the Department Head with National Starch...

Dec 25, 2016

Helen Craig,

103, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 25, 2016. She was born on November 15, 1913 to the late Luitgard and August Zimmerman. She was the wife of the late James Craig. Helen gained her Beauticians License in 1935 and had been the manager of Crown Laundry and Dry Cleaners in Glendale Mall. Helen was a lifelong dance...