Sharron Towns, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at the age of 73. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 22, 1951 to Donald and Patricia Towns, Sharron (Cheri) will be remembered for her strength, family values, and love of animals.
Cheri is survived by her parents and 4 sisters, her children Geoffrey Ostermeyer and Christine...
Baby Boy Levi David Stone-Gentry, son of Brian Gentry and Allison Stone, was brought into this world at 3:23AM on September 12, 2024, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. His precious soul entered Heaven’s gates prior to his earthly arrival.
Levi was born 15 ½ inches long and 3 lbs. and 6 oz. He was small but mighty. There is...
Lucinda “Cindy” Gorman, 55, left this world too soon, on September 12th, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis, November 3rd, 1968, to parents James Leroy and Hester M. (Wright) DeLoach.
Cindy grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1987.
When she was a young woman, she met the love of her life, Barry...
On September 12, 2024, Fred Berns of Indianapolis passed away surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years, Fredda Berns; his daughters Gia Berns (David McGill), Francie Berns (Rich Levin) and Kymberlee Simantel (Wade); his grandchildren Sam McGill, Nick McGill, Fiona Levin, Zack Simantel, and Bailey Simantel; and two great grandchildren.
Fred was preceded...
Doris Ruth Kling, 90, formerly of Peoria, IL, Tucson, AZ, and finally of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully September 12, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL, November 25, 1933, to parents who immigrated after finishing medical school in Czechoslovakia. The family was complete with the addition of her younger sister, Herta, and the youngest child, Gustav, in the following...
Maxine Katherine Amigh, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
She was born on September 18, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Elmer and Clara (Laut) Vahle. Maxine was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and attended Valparaiso University for one year. She married Jack Amigh on April 18, 1953, and they shared almost 65 years...
Kathryn “Kathy” Louise Rinkel Dycus, 76, of Westfield, IN entered heaven on September 12, 2024. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and three children.
Kathy graduated from Purdue University in 1969 and was married to Roger Charles Dycus, her college sweetheart, for 55 years. She was a loving mother to Bethany Drow, Julia Warren, and Bradley Dycus, a...
Elijah Steven Lamont Munn entered the world surrounded by loved ones at Methodist Hospital on September 11, 2006. His parents, grandparents, and other family members eagerly awaited his arrival. Over his 17 years on earth, Elijah faced numerous challenges. As an infant he was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome, and during his toddler years, also received diagnoses of moderate intellectual disability,...
Calvin Nicklaus Steussy, Jr., better known as Nic, was born on March 26, 1954, and grew up in New Castle, Indiana. During his undergraduate years at Carleton College (Northfield, Minnesota) he met his wife-to-be, Marti, and became a devotee of the liberal arts. He loved to read the New York Times, and at Christmas his stack of new books would...
Bob Crisci died peacefully in his home at the Barrington of Carmel on September 11, 2024 in the company of his loving family. He was 93 years old.
Bob’s story began in Pittston, Pennsylvania on November 15, 1930 born as the third child to Rose (Uritz) Crisci and Melchiorre (aka Michael) Crisci. His parents came to the United States from Italy...
Bonnetta "Bonnie" L. Reeves was born November 12, 1929 at Gravette, AR the daughter of Charles Blackburn and Lela (Allen) Blackburn. She passed away September 11, 2024 at her apartment in Carmel, IN at the age of 94.
She was united in marriage to W. Clare Reeves at Lockport, IL on August 7, 1955 until his death on December 1, 2002.
She...
Roosevelt Ford Hampton was born December 14, 1944, to Lucille Ford Toney and Leroy Hampton in Huntsville Alabama.
His parents later moved the family to Chattanooga, Tennessee where he graduated from Howard High School. Roosevelt returned to that same school where he then worked for eight years as the Facilities Manager. Best known to his Tennessee family as: “Rody”, he was...
Tammy Rice, 61, of Coatesville, passed away on September 10, 2024. Tammy was born in Lebanon, IN on April 18, 1963 to parents, Steve Rice, Patricia Prosser (Gray) Stepfather Kenneth Prosser. She graduated from Westfield High School.
Tammy co-owned Architectural Services and Permitting (ASAP Permits) where she served her clients and the community well. She was an avid lifelong softball player...
Martha Kate Bryan Foran was born on March 5, 1933 in Bristol, Tennessee. Her parents were Henderson Willis Bryan and Ethel Laura Hatcher Bryan. She had two older brothers (James R “J.R.” Bryan and Clarence Henderson “Bud” Bryan) and one older sister, Edna May Bryan Keesee. She dearly loved her family and all of her wonderful nieces and nephews. She...
Neil "Bud" Atwell, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, was born on June 3, 1941, in Indianapolis to the late William and Mary Atwell. He passed away peacefully at his residence in Greenfield, Indiana, on September 10, 2024. Bud was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with kind and welcoming personality, as well as his infectious sense...
William (Bill) John Ziegele died on September 10th, 2024 at the age of 84 years. He was born the son of German immigrant parents in Peoria, Illinois on August 13, 1940. Preceding him in death were his parents William and Louise Ziegele. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, his children Scott (Cindy) Ziegele, Michael (Sarah) Ziegele and Sarah (Jamie)...
Robert Stanley Morse was born April 11,1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sidney and Mildred (Cornell) Morse. By the grace of God, he was taken home to heaven on September 10, 2024, well-loved and much admired. Bob lived a long and interesting life. He served in the army under General Patton in World War II. He graduated from Ohio State University...
John Michael "Mike" Klesa, of Indianapolis, passed away September 9, 2024, at the age 81. Born May 26, 1943 in Lima, OH, to the late Howard Dale Klesa and Frances Jane Repp Klesa.
Mike graduated from Stow High in Stow, Ohio and from the Ohio State University where he studied horticulture, excelled at ROTC and played baseball. After two years on...
Ralph Hartley, 81, of Fishers, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024.
Ralph, or “Butch” as he was known to many, was born on April 9, 1943, and grew up in Oakfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wayland Academy in 1961 and went on to attend Lawrence University, graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He was a sales representative for Maurice Sporting...
Debra “Debbie” Katherine Davidson, age 70 of New Palestine, Indiana passed away on Monday morning, September 9, 2024 at her residence.
Debbie was born on March 28, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of Earl Venard and Gladys Marie (Lamb) Anderson. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She married Joseph Greg Davidson on October 17, 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She...