Betty J. Clements,
86, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away December 6, 2015. She was born on July 26, 1929 to the late Frank and Lois Torrence. Betty attended and graduated from Howe High School, class of 1947. She was a proud member of Howe Alumni Association. Betty was a flower garener and an avid bowler. Betty truly enjoyed spending time...
Richard Wayne Mercer, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was born on December 20, 1931 in Brazil, IN to Carl Wayne and Vallie Agnes (DeCamp) Mercer. Dick was a 1949 graduate of Brazil High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. He started as a coinbox collector in 1950 and...
Michael Lee Riggs, Sr. died suddenly in his home on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Noblesville, Indiana. He was 58.Mike was born on May 5, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents, Leon Ollie and Peggy May Riggs. Mike grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and spent most of his adult life in Noblesville, Indiana. Mike was a beloved father, successful...
Lucinda Kay Lu Bostick, 40, of Indianapolis and formerly of Dillsboro, IN passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Lawrenceburg, IN the daughter of Jerald and Rhonda (Ohlmansiek) Teaney. She graduated from South Dearborn High School Class of 1993 and has a degree in paralegal Studies. She was an Education Assistant and a member of...
Rebecca Jeanne (Carter) Reigosa56, of Indianapolis, died December 5, 2015. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and friend, who will be greatly missed. Beckie was born on September 16, 1959 in Indianapolis to Bill Carter and Janice (Bonnet) OBrien. She grew up in Indianapolis, but later graduated from Lebanon High School in 1978. After graduating, she worked for American...
Mary E. Detamore, 78, Indianapolis passed away Dec. 5, 2015.She was born Nov. 19, 1937 inIndianapolis to the late Grace (Davis) and William Hollingsworth.Mary had worked at Decatur Township Middle Schools in the cafeteria and Target retiring both in 2010 after 24 years. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and cooking and all loved her cooking.Mary is survived by her son,...
Lesley Ann Hall, 45, of Indianapolis, IN was born January 17, 1970 and passed away on December 5, 2015. She was born in Indianapolis to Bobby and Judy Hall. Lesley loved life! Some of her favorite things included playing cards, watching Nascar, country music and watching Horse Cave Cafe'. She loved her dogs, Sassy and Cocoa, loved to have her...
Paula (Dooley) StrousePassed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 after a four-month battle with a brain tumor. An Indianapolis native, Paula graduated from School 84, Broad Ripple High School, and Indiana University. At IU, she earned a degree in Journalism and Religion, and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Paula was a financial advisor, assisting clients for over...
Le (Leon) Ollie Riggs died in his home on Friday, December 4, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana due to extended illness. He was 86.Leon was born on May 10, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents, Ollie and Dorothy Riggs. Leon lived in Indianapolis, Indiana for most of his life. Leon was a very successful businessman. In 1964, he founded United...
Keith Allen Wiegand, (nicknamed PeeWee and Grumpy) 77, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away December 4, 2015. He was born November 17, 1938, in Peoria, IL, the son of the late George W. and Fannie (Rinkenberger) Wiegand. He married Wilma Dale Dee (Ayres) Wiegand, who preceded him in passing January 5, 2013, after 50 years of marriage.
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Barbara J. Cupp87, Camby, Indiana passed away December 4, 2015. She was employed by United Auto Workers, Region 3 and a member of OPEIU. Survivors include, daughter, Lisa Krebs; 4 sons, Michael and Danny Hill, Randy and Jeff Cupp; step-daughter, Teresa Cruz; 2 step-sons, Jack and Alan Dee Cupp; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She touched many lives. She was preceded...
101, ofNaperville, IL, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 surrounded by her lovingfamily. She was born on March 6, 1914 in Indianapolis, IN. Gertrude is survived by her loving daughter,Vicki (John) Hosko; grandchildren, Adam and Mandy Hosko; nieces and nephews,Ronald (Peggy) Weishaar, Donald (late Sandy) Weishaar, Peggy (Doug) Diehl,Larry (Cathy) Weishaar, Cathy (Cris) Rodriguez, and many grandnieces andgrandnephews. She was...
Rafael Alberto Henriquez passed December 3, 2015. A Visitation will be held at Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd West Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46228 on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will follow at 1:00 P.M. Please share an online condolence or a memory at www.flannerbuchanan.com
Frances Maxine Bundy, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was born on February 7, 1932 in Orleans, IN to Herschel Forty and Callie Blanche (Wells) Huston. Maxine graduated from Orleans High School and worked as a Bookkeeper for J.C. Penney for 20 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of Ben Davis Christian Church...
Gordon Kerfoot Englehart, retired Indianapolis bureau chief of The (Louisville) Courier-Journal, died Thursday from heart failure and dementia. He was 93. Born in Brazil, Ind., Englehart was graduated from Indiana University in 1942 with an A.B. degree in Journalism. He served 43 months in the Army in WW II, ending with rank of first lieutenant. A rifle platoon leader in...
Frances Rosalie Ramey 88, passed away on December 2, 2015. She was born to Mabel and Stanley Bennett on December 7, 1926 in West Baden Indiana. In October 1953 she married James Walton Ramey and moved to Indianapolis IN. Proceeding Frances in death were her parents; husband, James; sisters, Thelma Merry, Helen Bennett and Lois Padgett; along with sister-in-law, Monica...
Carrie M. Bellew, 84 of Greenfield, IN was born February 2, 1931 and passed away December 2, 2015. She was born in Dixon, Kentucky to Gelmore and Imogene Stone and came to Indianapolis in 1956. Carrie loved quilting and was an accomplished seamstress. She loved birds and animals. She attended Sanctuary Community Church with her daughter. In addition to her...
Eddie J. Divelbliss68, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away December 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Regina in 2014, who just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary before her passing. During their wonderful marriage he had two beautiful children, Dewain Lee (Tammy) Divelbliss, Dawn Marie (John) Rathburn and, four grandchildren, Hannah Marie...
Herman M. Hicks
96, of Lawrence, passed away at Westminster Village North Health Center in Oaklandon on December 2, 2015. He was born in North Vernon, IN on March 8, 1919 to the late Matthew Hicks and Lora Myrtle (Robbins) Hicks-Good. Herman worked as a plumber for over 40 years, most with Earl W. Rich Company of Indianapolis. His motto...
Joseph Garrett Lungren, Sr., 81, was born December 28, 1933 and passed away December 01, 2015. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of William Hemphill and Ella Lungren. Joe served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the Northrop Institute of Technology. The majority of...