OBITUARIES

Ida V. McQueen

Nov 21, 2024

Ida V. McQueen, 88, of Fishers, IN passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1936 to Charles and Mildred Sample. 

Ida is survived by her daughter Roxanne Justice (McQueen), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Roberta Jean Taylor

Nov 20, 2024

Roberta Jean Halligan Taylor,78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 20, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1946 to her parents Robert William and Mae Geraldine Halligan. 

“Robbie” as she preferred to be called, was born in Trenton, MI and was raised on a farm in Dundee where she led an idyllic childhood surrounded by open spaces, farm animals,...

Jennifer Helms

Nov 19, 2024

Jennifer Helms, 45, passed away on November 19, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on June 8, 1979, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jennifer was a beacon of kindness and compassion, always putting the needs of others before her.

After earning bachelor’s degree from the University School of Nursing, Jennifer answered her calling as a nurse. Her career was defined by her unwavering commitment...

John Wayne Dalton

Nov 19, 2024

John Wayne Dalton, 67, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 19, holding hands with his wife, Leslie. John was born March 29, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Iva and Edgar Dalton and brother to eight other siblings. John graduated from Benton Central High School in 1975, then went on to Indiana State.

John married Leslie [Lord] Dalton...

James Alan Robinson Sr.

Nov 18, 2024

James Alan Robinson Sr. 33, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2024. James was born on November 30, 1990, in Indianapolis to Holly Robinson and Chuck Surgeon.

James biggest achievement is that he recently obtained his High School GED. He was so proud of himself. He worked in construction for a short time. However, he found his...

Charlie Adkins

Nov 16, 2024

Charlie Adkins, 84, of Needham, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home on November 16, 2024, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Charlie was born on August 6, 1940, in Somerset, Kentucky to the late William Virgil Adkins and Lena (Wells) Adkins.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, William Virgil Adkins and Lena...

Diane Hoppes

Nov 16, 2024

Diane Hoppes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Fishers, Indiana, on November 16, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family. Born Barbara Diane Eytchison on October 9, 1937, Diane's life was a testament to her unwavering faith in God and her deep love for her family.

Diane is survived...

John Edwards Bly

Nov 16, 2024

John Edwards Bly, 67, of Lawrence, Indiana, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of humor, kindness, and creativity. Born on August 20, 1957, in Lawrence, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Dr. Phillip E. Bly and Jean Clarkson Bly.

John graduated from Lawrence Central High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Ball State University, where...

Deborah Jean Anderson

Nov 15, 2024

Deborah Jean Anderson (1955 - 2024)

Deborah Jean Anderson (Debi), of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away at IU West Hospital on November 15th at the age of 69.

She was born in Indianapolis, IN in 1955 to Schuyler and Martha Spoon. Debi grew up in Mooresville, Indiana where she graduated from Mooresville High School. Upon graduation, she moved to Plainfield and worked over...

Sharon Ann Cecil

Nov 15, 2024

Sharon Ann Cecil, 78, passed away on November 15, 2024, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield, IN. She was born on July 26, 1946, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the late Jack Massie and Ruth (Jones) Massie. 

Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many who had many joys in life. When her children were younger, she enjoyed...

Harold Lewis Rees

Nov 15, 2024

Harold ‘Hal’ Rees, of Indianapolis, passed away Nov. 15, 2024. He was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Lafayette, to the late Harold Andrew and Ruth Vera (Brookshîre) Rees.

Hal graduated in 1956 from Brownstown High School as valedictorian of his class. He was in the ROTC program and graduated from Purdue University in 1960 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He...

Paul Edward Powers Sr.

Nov 15, 2024

Paul Edward Powers Sr., 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at home with family by his side.

 He was born on February 25, 1943 to the late Harold Powers Sr. and Ruby May Powers in Indianapolis. 

Paul was a scrapper, he loved collecting cans or anything metal. He loved riding his bicycle and rode it all day everyday...

Stephanie Lois Dawson

Nov 14, 2024

Stephanie Lois Dawson of Indianapolis, passed beyond the veil on November 14th, 2024. She was born on October 2nd, 1949 to Orville Nathaniel and Annetta Francis (Mahone) Dawson. 

Stephanie graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1967. Afterwards she graduated from Indiana Vocational Technical College in 1980, specializing in geriatrics as a Licensed Practical Nurse. 

Anyone who knew her knows she loved...

Sharon K. Livingston

Nov 14, 2024

Sharon Kay Livingston, 78 of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, November 14th at home surrounded by her family and friends. 

Sharon was born on August 3, 1946, in Indianapolis to Virginia Crombie. She lived in or around Indianapolis all her life. As many young people do, she found love early in life and at the age of 16 she married Richard Livingston,...

Rhonda Gale Pfenninger

Nov 14, 2024

Rhonda Gale (Pierce) Pfenninger, 57, of New Castle, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Vincent Heart Hospital on November 14 after a brief illness. She was born on February 24, 1967 in New Castle to Marion and Sandra Pierce.

She grew up in Lewisville and spent all of her life in the Henry County area. Rhonda was...

Cecil Cleo Sparks

Nov 14, 2024

Cecil Cleo Sparks, 80, of Rogersville, Alabama, formerly of Indianapolis passed away November 14, 2024, in Athens, AL.

Cecil was born on May 15, 1944, to the late Carl and Beatrice (Hopkins) Sparks in Gerrard County, Kentucky. 

Cecil was a hard-working family man who retired from Navistar in Indianapolis in 1997. He moved to Alabama and was an active member of Berea...

Lois Jane Sinnett

Nov 14, 2024

Lois Jean Sinnett, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 14, 2024. She was born November 5, 1934 in Beech Grove, IN to James and Ora (Smith) Brown.

Lois attended Herron Art School and for most of her life worked as an artist, painting mostly landscapes, and was a art teacher in Central Indiana under the name, Lois Brown Sinnett. She...

Thomas "Tom" E. Donoho

Nov 14, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Eugene Donoho, 76, of Anderson, Indiana passed away peacefully at home at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024 with his wife, Sue Ann and daughter, Lisa by his side.

Tom graduated from Frankfort High School, class of ’67 and Purdue University with a degree in Organizational Management as well as a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in...

William Joseph Ellerman

Nov 13, 2024

William “Bill” Ellerman, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, passion, and cherished memories.

Born with an innate appreciation for craftsmanship, Bill developed a lifelong love of cars, particularly Corvettes, which he admired for their beauty and performance. His enthusiasm extended beyond automobiles, as he was also an expert in buying and selling...

Ronald Louis Graef

Nov 13, 2024

Ron Graef left this world peacefully on November 13th at the age of 92 from complications of pneumonia and Covid. He was preceded in death by his first wife Grace Ellis Graef and by his parents Evangeline née Schneider and Lester Graef of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

He is survived by his wife Louise Dunn Graef, daughters Renée Graef (Bruce Malm), Rhonda Graef,...