David K. Vannatta, 77, Carmel, passed away November 20, 2015, three months after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. He was born September 10, 1938, in Quincy, IL, the son of the late Theodore and Vesta (Peacock) Vannatta. He married Joyce (Delaney) Vannatta on November 22, 1968.
David received his bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University. He retired from GE...
William H. Wimmenauer, Sr., 89, of Indianapolis, passed away November 20, 2015. He was born in Indianapolis the son of Herman and Mildred (Weddle) Wimmenauer. He was a WWII US Navy Veteran and a member of VFW Post #2999, a 50 year member of Englewood Masonic Lodge No. 715 F. & A.M., Indianapolis Scottish Rite and the Murat Shrine. William...
Edgar B. Searcy, of Indianapolis, Indiana, departed this earthly plane and ascended to heavenly reward on November 20, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Born to Mary Dunnivan and Edgar B. Searcy Sr. At an early age the family moved from Birmingham, Alabama to Indiana where he attended the Indianapolis Public Schools. Edgar was a member of the Crispus...
Arnold Bockrand64, Fishers, passed away November 19, 2015. Arnold was born on July 28, 1951 in Germany to parents, Rudolf and Herta (Schrot) Bockrand. He Immigrated to the USA in 1952 and became a naturalized citizen in 1963. He graduated and earned bachelors degrees from both Anderson University and IUPUI (Purdue University). Arnold worked as an engineer for the State...
Robert A. Buckler, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away November 19, 2015. Robert was born in Indianapolis the son of Ivan and Edith (Davenport) Buckler. He retired from Dean Brothers Pump where he was a machinist. He was a member of East Rawles Church of God, Moose Lodge #17 and was a US Navy Veteran. Robert was preceded in death by...
Charline M. Charsie Baker81, of Indianapolis, died November 19, 2015. Charline was born on November 5, 1934 in Monroe, TN to Dewey and Lilly (Carter) Cooper. Charline worked in packing for Ball Kamp for many years retiring in 1997. Charline loved spending time with her family, was a huge fan of Alan Jackson and was a member of his fan...
Donald R. Donnie Gatliff61, Indianapolis, passed away November 19, 2015. Donnie was born in Seymour, IN on September 15, 1954 to the late Joe and Phyllis (Brown) Gatliff. Donnie worked as a security officer with TSA. He loved music, motorcycles, guns, and most importantly, he loved his family and friends. Donnie is survived by his wife, Brenda G. (Fields) Gatliff;...
Ray L. Marcum, 73 of Indianapolis, IN was born May 10, 1942 and passed away on November 18, 2015. He was born in Laurel, IN to Ruford and Evelyn Marcum. He retired from Warren Township Schools and was a member of Zion United Church of Christ since 1971. Ray loved to fish but most of all, he enjoyed his grandchildren...
Wanda Lynn (Snow) Shelton was born November 28, 1954 in Indianapolis to Jim and Geneva Snow. She was a part of a large family with five brothers (Gene, Pete, Willard, Marvin, Ronnie, and Carlos) and two sisters (Marsha and Darlene). She spent the entirety of her formative years in Indianapolis, ultimately graduating from Arsenal Technical High School.
She began family...
Walter William Dieckamp, 83, of Avon, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015. He was born in Jacksonville, IL to Friedrick D. and Maria M. (Maier) Dieckamp. Walt graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1950, and earned his B.S. from the University of Illinois in 1954. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and was honorably discharged in 1956....
Everage Pee Wee Orrick of Indianapolis, 88, passed away in the early morning of Nov 16th, 2015.Everage was born in Warren County, TN to the late Doyle and Agnes Orrick and raised in McMinnville, TN. He moved to Indianapolis in his early adulthood. Everage worked for the Tee Pee & Knobbys restaurants and the Plainfield Correctional Facility.Everage was preceded in...
Margaret "Peggy" Arfman Camfield
Peggy, 88, passed away on November 16, 2015. She was born June 13, 1927, in Cincinnati, OH, to Elva "Susie" and Elmer Gerwe. She graduated from Metuchen High School (NJ) and attended the University of Delaware and Katharine Gibbs School in New York. She was married 42 years to Robert Arfman, who preceded her in death....
William H. Robertson, 86, of Indianapolis, IN was born May 28, 1929 and passed away on November 16, 2015. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. After serving 37 years, he retired from Chrysler. After his retirement, he enjoyed fishing. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Surviving to cherish his memory are wife, Patricia,...
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...