Colleen is preceded in death by parents John and Dorothy Smyth and brother Anthony. Colleen is survived by her son Jack Diedrich, brothers Peter (Barbara) and Michael (Marilyn) and sisters Kathleen (Timothy), Kristine Smyth and Molly Smyth. Colleen has been working in the non-profit sector her entire career, working at Art institutes, Zoos and Museums. Colleen started working at the...
DeJuan Antonio Striggs, 34, of Indianapolis, passed away October 21, 2015. DeJuan was born in Indianapolis and was an Electrician for Gaylor Electric and was a motorcycle and car enthusiast, having competed and won in many car shows with his prize 2008 Dodge Challenger.DeJuan is survived by his wife, Summer (Sizemore) Striggs; his children, Ethan Striggs, Lydia Christopher and Rayne...
Adele A. Minnich96, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 21, 2015. Adele was born to Robert and Esther Anderson on August 29, 1919 in Camden, New Jersey. Adele married John Minnich on May 29, 1943 in Clifton, New Jersey. In 1956, the young, growing family moved from New Jersey to Indianapolis. Although Adele adapted to Midwest living, she was always...
Marjorie G. McLary 90, of Indianapolis, passed away October 20, 2015. Marjorie was born in Dale, Indiana on April 29, 1925 to the late Charles A. and Thelma Mattox and graduated from Shortridge High School. Thelma was a member emeritus of the White River Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines International and enjoyed reading in her spare time. Marjorie was a...
Barbara Jean Galloway, 80, of Indianapolis passed away October 19, 2015. She retired from General Motors after 30 years and was a member of the American Legion Post #64 and the VFW and Moose.
She is survived by sons, Ron Edwards, James Henderson and Rick Jines; brothers,Phillip and David Bowers and Frank and Bob Manion; and her sister, Shirley Manion;...
Alice Ann Shelton Ewbank died on October 19, 2015. She was the daughter of Kermit Philip and Beatrice ODonnell Shelton, born on January 18, 1944 and a lifetime resident of Indianapolis until Carmel in 2000.
She graduated from Pike High Schoolin 1961, became a sister in Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1962, and received her B.S. in1964 and M.S. in...
Della Fern Baker, 72 of Indianapolis was born February 2, 1943 and died on October 19, 2015. She was born in Vergie, Kentucky to Walter and Thelma Fleming. She came to Indianapolis in her youth and attended Arsenal Technical High School. She was a very devoted member of Mt. Calvary Evangelistic Center for over 20 years. She enjoyed growing flowers...
Elsie L. Hunt, 91, of Indianapolis, IN, was born October 3, 1924 and passed away on October 19, 2015. She was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to Johnathan and Alvergie Armstrong while they were visiting there. Her family lived in Indianapolis and she grew up here, graduating from Arsenal Technical High School. She retired as Dr. Berj Antreasians assistant after 35...
Dorothy (Deaton) Smith 89 of Brownsburg formerly Indianapolis died October 19, 2015 Dorothy was born in London, KY to Walter and Mamie (Bowling) Deaton on June 06, 1926. Dorothy was a member of the New Beginnings Assembly of God Church and she retired in 1992 from American Art Clay where she worked on the assembly line. Dorothy was preceded in...
Dr. Gale C. BurchettGale was a World War II veteran and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was with the Local # 3 Musicians Union for 67 years.Dr. Burchett is survived by his daughter, Shellie Burchett (Grant Browning); granddaughter, Samantha Burchett. He was preceded in death by his long wife, Jane E. Burchett.Graveside Service will be held at 2:00pm...
Deo Thomas Carter
85, of Franklin, passed awayon October 18, 2015. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Louie and Louise Carter. He married Gerry Hyatt on December 31, 1948. Gerry passed away in March of 2014. Deo is survived by his children; James "Jim" and daughter-in-law Janet Carter, Cathy and son-in-law, Robert "Bob" Carroll, Pamela "Pam"...
Marie A. Hunter, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2015. She was born August 7, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Clyde Hoover and Magdalena (Johantges) Hoover.While working in the mail department at Eli Lilly, Marie met Howard Curly Hunter, who worked there as a chemist. They were married in...
Shirley M. (Riley) Spears 77 of Indianapolis died on October17, 2015. Shirley was born on September 24, 1938 in Burkesville, KY to Rass and Odessia (Jennings) Riley. Shirley attended Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in Indianapolis and was retired from Allisons a Division of GM Corporation in 2000. Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings Henry, Randolph and Clint Riley...
Irene Smith
75, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 17,2015. She was born on March 26, 1940 in London, Kentucky to the late Roy and Myrtle Witt. Irene worked at Walmart for the last 16 years; started off in the deli and currently was a door greeter. She was very family oriented and will begreatly missed. Irene is preceded...
Dr. Marie H. Stirling
85, born in Gettysburg, SouthDakota, passed away peacefully in her Indianapolis, Indiana, home surrounded byloved ones on Friday, October 16, 2015, after courageously battling ALS.
Preceded in death by her husband,Dr. Robert K. Stirling, her brothers George, Otto, and Emil Strakis, and hersisters Martha Knopf and Esther Nicholas.
Dr. Marie was a...
Robert Lee DeBard, 86, of Westfield, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. Robert was born May 25, 1929 to the late Major General Carl O. and Eunice C. (Baringer) DeBard. He married Elizabeth (McLaughlin) DeBard on April 3, 1982.
Robert earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Evansville, and his Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. He...
Robert W. Bishop, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015. Robert was born on October 26, 1928 in Lockport, New York to the late William J. and Catharine (Muckenstrum) Bishop.
Bob served in the United States Navy on the USS Richard E. Kraus. He earned his undergraduate degree from GMI, Masters degree from MIT, and retired as...
Marcia Evans passed away at home on Thursday, October 15th.
She is survived by her husband David S. Evans and children John Peck Evans, Julia Montgomery Evans, and Claire Montgomery Evans, mother Carolan Peck, twin sister Barbara (Mike) Blickman, sisters Cathy (Jim) Crafton and Susan (Bill) Van Huss, brother Andy (Cindy) Peck, and many nieces and nephews.
Marcia was born...
Oda Jean(Steele) Tipton
73 years old,
of Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 15, 2015 surrounded by her loving
family. Oda was known for her generous and giving sprit to all who knew her.
She was a proud government worker for over 30 years at the U.S Postal Services.
Oda enjoyed gardening, penny slot machines, and spending time with her...
Virginia “Ginny” Clarke, 90, Carmel, passed away October 15, 2015. She was born December 3, 1924, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Leon and Edna (Littell) Boersig. She married Ted Clarke on May 20, 1950.
Ginny was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and a former member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
She is survived by...