John A. Beetham,85, of Indianapolis, loving husband and father, passed away November 15, 2015. Son to Bill and Una Beetham, he was fascinated with aircraft from the time he was a little boy in Fennimore, WI. So much so that he earned an aeronautical engineering degree from Parks College, St. Louis University, and then served in the U.S. Air Force...
Norma Jean Orrill
88 years old, of New Palestine, IN passed away on November 15, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Norma was an avid bridge and poker player; she loved reading and traveling with family which was her pride and joy. Norma was born in Fishers, Indiana to the late Harrell and Geraldine Johnson Nance, she was known for...
Brian A. Ilich48, Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away November 14, 2015. Brian was born January 11, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana to G. Richard and Beverly (Rice) Ilich. Brian was an Internal Auditor with KAR Auction Services and a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Pranee Nernsawai, sons, Christopher and Bryan Ilich; brother, Greg Ilich and mother, Beverly Ilich. He...
John W. Thompson
81, of Indianapolis, IN passed away November 14, 2015. He was born on January 28, 1934. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division. He retired from Estes Design and Manufacturing. John is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sandra S. (Kinder) Thompson, parents and a brother. He is survived...
Noel O. Simmons, 88 of Indianapolis was born January 20, 1927 and passed away on November 14, 2015. He was born in Marion, IN to George H. and Leona Wiles Simmons who precede him in death. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Simmons and daughter, Linda White. Surviving to cherish his memory are son Lawrence (Wendy)...
Annie M. Brown
85 years old, of Indianapolis, IN went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 14, 2015. Annie was employed with Rand McNally for over 20 years before retirement.Annie M. Brown is survived by her loving sons, Roger Brown (Sharon), Jimmie Brown, Phillip Brown, and Michael Brown; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Patricia Rooney-Pagano age 68 born in Springfield, IL 11/27/1946 passed away peacefully on 11/14/15 in her Indianapolis home with her loved ones and her 2 dogs by her side.She was retired from AAA Insurance in Indianapolis. After retirement she enjoyed spending time in Anna Maria Island, FL with family and close friends.Patricia is survived by her daughter, Joell Smith of...
Anna Juanita Massa Bussell Garner94 years old, of Indianapolis, IN went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 13, 2015. Juanita was employed at Patton Shoe store, where she worked for eight years. She was a member of Keeping the Faith Baptist Church formally known as East 10th Street Baptist Church for 30 years; she served as the church...
Lois E. (Bowen) Gombert,96 of Indianapolis passed away on November 13, 2015. Lois retired as an administrative assistant for C&T Design and Equipment Co. She volunteered at Community North Hospital and the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana for 19 years. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick S. Gombert. Survivors include her children, Gretchen Harding, Karen Gombert, and Roger...
Lily M. Criss93, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 13, 2015. She was born on July 2, 1922 in Jasonville, Indiana. She had worked for A & P in Nora, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Austin Criss and son, Larry Austin Criss. She is survived by her son, Garry Lee (Sheri) Criss; grandchildren, Mark Stewart,...
Catherine Juanita Nita Smith
74 of Indianapolis, IN was born May 19, 1941 and passed away on November 13, 2015. She was born in Troy, Alabama to Roscoe and Era Mae Jinright, who precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Tracey Smith and sister, Shirley Wetzel.
Nita worked at the Caring Place Church...
ROBERT DIXON SEWARD79, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 13, 2015, from complications following a fall. His family was at his side. He is survived by his wife Janet (Jarvis) Seward; sons, Craig (Laura) Seward and David (Diane) Seward; grandchildren Jackson, Nolan, Emma, and Ian. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held for the family.
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Debra J. Paetz61, of Camby, Indiana passed away peacefully November 12, 2015. She was born on April 1, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Debra worked in sales for Pitt Plastics for 17 years. Survivors include husband, Steven Paetz; daughters Dawn Bennett (Adam) and Stacy Paetz; sons Michael Walker and Matthew Paetz; grandsons, Aidan and Rylan Bennett; sisters, Terri Carroll and Geneva...
Josephine Alma Eads, 102, passed away Nov. 12, 2015.She was born June 24, 1913 in Indianapolis to the late Carrie (Boyce) and Charles Ricks.Josephine had been a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. She was always busy and a hard worker.Josephine is survived by her children, Sarah (Jon) Taylor, Ina (Chuck) Cooper and Charles (Cheryl) Eads.She was preceded in death...
James Rick Vize Jr., 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Rick was born on September 20, 1946 in Evansville, to James R. Vize Sr. and Winifred Winnie (Fair) Russell.
Rick was a 1964 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. He served two years in the Marine Corps, being stationed in Vietnam where he was injured resulting...
Arlene Cooper died peacefully at the age of 96 in Brownsburg, Indiana on November 12, 2015.She was born September 25, 1919 in Rochester, New York to the late Florence (Seitz) and Price Palmer. She married Rev. Edward Cooper in 1940 and the couple pastored Assembly of God churches in Martinsville and Danville, New York as well as in Bridgeton and...
Connie Jo (Ellis) Bennett, 79, joined her departed loved ones on November 11, 2015.
Connie was born to Paul Ellis and Josephine (Linn) Ellis on February 24, 1936. She graduated Warsaw (IN) High School in 1953. She was married to Merritt (Bill) Bennett (Plymouth) for 38 years and had two sons, Mark, who predeceased her in 1995, and J Alan....
James A Surdi, 96, most recently residing in Brownsburg, IN passed away on November 11, 2015. He was born in 1919 in Trenton, NJ, the son of Salvatore and Mary Surdi. He studied hair styling and practiced in New York City. He moved to Indianapolis in 1956 where he continued his profession at L.S. Ayres and his own private salon...
Robert A. Bohnenkamp, Sr., 70 of Indianapolis, IN was born January 5, 1945 and passed away on November 11, 2015. He was born in Indianapolis to George J. and Eva B. Bohnenkamp, who precede him in death. Bob worked for many years at Navistar and also owned Bob Bohnenkamp and Son Plumbing. He was a member of Sugar Creek Masonic...
57 years old, of Indianapolis, IN went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 11, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a valiant 8-year battle with cancer. Peggy was a lifelong educator, teaching special needs students in Florida, and at a variety of Lawrence Township schools during her 30+-year career. She was an active member of Spirit of...