OBITUARIES

Carole Kay Monday

Carole Kay Monday

Jan 6, 2025

Carole Kay Monday (Wooley) 82, of Carmel, IN. left this broken world to be with Jesus in paradise on January 6th, 2025. She was born on September 30th, 1942, in Indianapolis to loving parents Fred William Wooley and Alice Elizabeth (Edwards) Wooley.

Carole was beloved by all who knew her and her wit was enjoyed by all who were blessed to...

Luckesinia Brown

Luckesinia Brown

Jan 6, 2025

Luckesinia “Lucky” Brown January 23, 1959 – January 6, 2025 

Lucky was born in Germany and moved to the United States at a young age. Although she grew up in El Paso, Texas, she traveled and lived in many places. She had been a resident of Indianapolis since 1987. She graduated from Martin University and worked as a Social Worker for...

Dale Haydon

Dale Haydon

Jan 6, 2025

Charles “Dale” Haydon, born June 10, 1951 passed from this life into eternal life on January 6, 2025 peacefully at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by his loving family. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 52 years Tina Haydon. Also proceeding him in death were his parents, Charles and Goldia Haydon and his brother Leo Haydon....

Robert William Fox Jr.

Robert William Fox Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

Robert William Fox Jr., lovingly known as "Bobby" to his family and "Bob" to his friends, passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on May 24, 1955, in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob lived a life full of generosity, passion, and friendship, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Bob spent his formative years in...

Gerhard B. Jorgensen

Gerhard B. Jorgensen

Jan 4, 2025

Gerhard B. Jorgensen was born on August 23, 1944, in Arhus, Denmark and later immigrated to the U.S. in 1967, where he married Norma Ziemek, his wife of 25 years. He later befriended his long time partner and beloved friend, Patricia Wood of 24 years who unfortunately passed several years ago.

Gerhard was a reserved individual who enjoyed the simple pleasures...

Jeanne Lee Owens

Jeanne Lee Owens

Jan 4, 2025

Jeanne Lee Owens, 77, of Fishers, IN, joined the Lord’s Kingdom on January 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on December 15, 1947, in Columbus, IN to Robert and Norma Hoffman, Jeanne was a devoted wife, extraordinary mother, loyal sister, fun-loving aunt, and cherished grandmother.

She is survived by her son, Christopher, (Jessica); and beloved...

Barbara Lair

Barbara Lair

Jan 4, 2025

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Dean Thurnall Sr, and Betty (Wood )Loft, Brother, Dean Thurnall Jr. daughter, Dena (Lair) Burnett and Son-in-Law Andy Burnett, and her longtime partner Earl Johnson.

Barbara is survived by daughter Hope (Step) Misamore, along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister, Brenda (Thurnall) Edick of Berea, Kentucky, Brother, Michael Thurnall (Denise)of Elmhurst, Illinois,...

Sylvia Jean Blackburn

Sylvia Jean Blackburn

Jan 3, 2025

Sylvia Jean Blackburn passed away on January 3, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on May 4, 1947, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Sylvia enjoyed making music by playing both the piano and the French horn. She graduated with honors from Richland Center High School in 1965 and later moved to Indiana to attend Indiana Central College. After graduating,...

Mary Ann Hrenchir

Mary Ann Hrenchir

Jan 3, 2025

Mary Ann Hrenchir, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis (Frank), and her parents, George and Willa DeBurger. Mary Ann is survived by her children, George (Annette) Hrenchir, Steve Hrenchir, Marie (Keith) Thomas, and Theresa (Tony) Looper, as well as 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will take...

Nancy Miller

Nancy Miller

Jan 3, 2025

Nancy Miller, age 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born on February 27, 1952, 

Nancy was a loving mother, talented artist, and passionate cook who touched the lives of everyone she knew. Nancy spent many years working for the State of Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles. However, her true passions lay in the arts and culinary world. A...

Robert "Bob" Fobes

Robert "Bob" Fobes

Jan 2, 2025

Robert (Bob) Fobes, 69, of Shelbyville, IN passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on February 22,1955 to Jack and Barbara Fobes in Indianapolis, IN. He attended Arlington High School and Vincennes University. He worked as a mechanic by trade. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his great grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his father. He...

Alta Willene Bilbrey

Alta Willene Bilbrey

Jan 1, 2025

Alta Willene Bilbrey, born July 28th, 1936, to Elveta and Shrilda Mink, returned to The Lord on January 1st, 2025. There, she has been reunited with her parents; siblings, Gilbert, Leon, Christine, Pauline, and Enid; son, Howard; son-in-law, Penny; and grandsons, Christopher and Kenny. 

She will continue to watch over her daughter, Norma; grandchildren, Robin (Joe), Leslie (Patrick), Danielle, Amy (Matt),...

Rachel Godollei-Johnson

Rachel Godollei-Johnson

Jan 1, 2025

Rachel Godollei-Johnson, 72, passed away January 1, 2025, from complications of pancreatic cancer. Rachel was born July 31, 1952 in South Bend, Indiana to Paul and Lois (Tenbieg) Godollei, who preceded her in death. After graduating from St. Joseph High School, she attended Butler University. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, theatre concentration, in 1974, and started her job...

Janet Lawson

Janet Lawson

Jan 1, 2025

Janet Lucretia (McCray) Lawson was born on September 2, 1945, to Fred and Fay McCray. Born in Indianapolis Indiana, she was the 6th of 7 siblings. She loved all her siblings dearly. Her older siblings started their adult lives when she was a young girl. The family of 4 including her younger sister Joy traveled from Indianapolis to Princess Lakes...

George Green

George Green

Jan 1, 2025

It is with a heavy heart and a smirk that we announce the passing of George Michael "Mike" Green of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Winslow, IN, aged 69, on January 1, 2025. Born in the bustling metropolis of Vincennes, Indiana, to Laddie and Betty Green, Mike was the embodiment of a true sports fanatic. He spent countless hours passionately debating...

Diane Marie Kerkhof

Diane Marie Kerkhof

Dec 31, 2024

Diane Marie Kerkhof, 90, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024. She was surrounded by loving family members in the comfort of her home. 

Born in Great Neck, NY on September 2, 1934, to Herbert and Clara Barber, Diane was the youngest of 7 children. She graduated from Great Neck High School and completed Nursing School at Lenox...

Carolyn Lea Cobbs

Carolyn Lea Cobbs

Dec 31, 2024

Carolyn Lea Cobbs, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2024, with family by her side.

She was born April 30th, 1942, in Yorktown, Indiana to her parents Ray and Ethel Klepfer. Carolyn developed her love for animals on her childhood farm, where she and her sisters were raised, and it continued to flourish at the farm she and...

Loraine Anne Kelley

Loraine Anne Kelley

Dec 30, 2024

Loraine Anne (Simons) Kelley was born on August 4, 1938, to Alfred and Thelma Simons. Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, she was the second of four daughters. Her parents loved to entertain and hosted many missionaries around their massive dining room table. The stories she heard there fostered Loraine's desire to serve the underserved and to share the love and good...

Vivian Bunnell

Vivian Bunnell

Dec 29, 2024

Vivian Bunnell, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, niece, and friend, transitioned peacefully at the age of 57 on December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

Vivian was born on July 14, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Vivian was the daughter of William and Martha Bunnell. She grew up in a tight knit community where she quickly gained a reputation for her...

Suzanne "Susie" Dawes

Suzanne "Susie" Dawes

Dec 28, 2024

Suzanne “Susie” Dawes, wasn’t quite ready to go, because she had so many more projects to finish, but on December 28, 2024, after a full life and many years of dialysis, she went very peacefully back to her maker. Susie was 89 years young.

Susie was born on July 7th, 1935, to Maurice and Eula May (Ross) Dawes in Poplar Bluff,...

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