OBITUARIES

Jan 20, 2021

Jan 19, 2021

Arthur Mark Jacobs, born in Detroit, Michigan to Elsie Siegel and Marvin Jacobs passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 19, 2021 in Indianapolis. Art's lifelong passion was music. A valued member of the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple Orchestra and Shriners band, he was at his happiest when playing his clarinet. He loved his weekly chess games with...

Jan 19, 2021

Richard (Rick) F. Brown, 74, died at his home in Indianapolis on January 19, 2021. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Springer Brown, his son Mike (Elizabeth), daughter Jenny (Richard) Welker, grandsons Cam and Wes Brown and granddaughter Taylor Welker. Rick was preceded in death by his mother Joanne Bleck Gabbard, stepfather Taylor Gabbard and brother Ted Brown....

Jan 19, 2021

Ronald J. Rathke (86) passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021, after a gradual decline brought on by recurring strokes. Ron was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Hilbert and Viola Rathke. He attended St. Lucas Lutheran Grade School and Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee. Ron and his wife Judy (Lapp) Rathke both graduated from Valparaiso University. He was a...

Jan 18, 2021

Charles E. Stanier, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 18th, 2021. He made sure he was surrounded by his loving wife of over 53 years, Janice Stanier, as well as his daughters, Jennifer Green, Becky DeRuntz, and Laura Knight. Charles’ granddaughters, Sophie, Josephine, and Ruby, were also able to say goodbye, as well as his son-in-law’s,...

Jan 18, 2021

Philip Scott Meyers, 20 years of age, passed away on January 18, 2021. He was the beloved son of Sam and Rosie Meyers. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on March 22, 2000, and raised in Indianapolis. He attended Heritage Christian School, Herron High School, and did an exchange program in Toowoomba, Australia. Philip was very fond of singing and...

Jan 17, 2021

Suellen Webster (78 years) passed on January 17, 2021. Sue was born on June 17, 1942 to Irene Horvath (Mackowlski) and Steven Horvath. Sue was a devoted nurse until her retirement in 2008; but her heart was with her beloved husband of 30 years Richard A. Webster, who survives her. She cherished her children, Andrea DeGeeter, who survives her; Steven...

Jan 17, 2021

Dale Wills, 55, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away at home on January 17, 2021. Exactly 8 years and 8 days after his mother Mae Wills passed. Dale was born on March 22, 1965 to the late Mae and Johnny Wills. Dale attended Shortridge Highschool. He worked at the Indiana State building, eye glass factory and Mitchell Warehouse. Dale enjoyed cars,...

Jan 16, 2021

May Frances (Burney) Hoffman, the daughter to the late Rev. James Henry and Maggie Burney, was born November 3rd, 1938 in Cromona (Haymond), KY. She departed this earthly life peacefully at Robin Run Health Center on January 16th, 2021. May had a twenty-year career in the United States Postal Service as a Zipped Mail Translator in Cincinnati, OH and Baltimore,...

Jan 16, 2021

Robert Power, 76, of Indianapolis passed away on January 16, 2021 from COVID-19 after battling Parkinson's disease. He was born to John and Elnora (Patton) Power on April 2, 1944. Bob served in the United States Air Force from August of 1963 until August of 1967. He served on the Honor Guard for JFK prior to his assassination in 1963....

Jan 16, 2021

Richard L. Payne, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away at Majestic Care of Avon on January 16, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Richard was born on August 1, 1945 in Indianapolis to Violet and Robert Payne. He graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1963 and then honorably served his country in the United States Army. Upon his return...

Jan 16, 2021

Linda Kay (Hall) Foreman, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at IU Hospital West in Avon, Indiana on Saturday, January 16, 2020. She was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1950 to the late Glen D. and Pearletta Rose (Hammond) Hall in Indianapolis, Indiana. Linda is survived by her husband, Gary Foreman Sr.; 10 children; 35 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren;...

Jan 16, 2021

Jan 15, 2021

Ronald L. Andrews Sr., 86, passed away on January 15, 2021. Ronald was born June 7, 1934 to the late Fredrick Wayne and Marie Andrews. Ronald was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ronald was in the Naval Reserve for 8 years and then went on to retire from the Indianapolis Fire Department after 20 years...

Jan 14, 2021

Patricia Rose “Law” Koons passed away at her home January 14, 2021 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born April 27, 1933 to the late Harold and Audrey Law, preceding in her death were her 3 brothers Jim Eusey , Donald Eusey , and Richard Law and she is survived by her sister Marilyn (Delbert) Davis living...

Jan 13, 2021

James Conatser, 92, of Muncie, IN, passed away on January 13, 2021. He was born April 21, 1928, in Byrdstown, Tennessee. James was preceded in death by wife Esta, mother Cora, father Stanley (Boss) Conatser, and daughter Juliann Conatser. He is survived by son Rodney, daughters Barbara and Susan (Susie), and a son, John. James worked at Franks Foundries in...

Jan 13, 2021

William B. Hightower Sr., 76, of Bargersville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Franciscan St. Francis hospital Indianapolis. He was born on Saturday, September 30, 1944 to the late Byron and Imogene (Basham) Hightower in Indianapolis, Indiana. William married Carla Hercamp on April 17, 1965 and spent 55 years together of marriage before her passing on December 30,...

Jan 12, 2021

E. Rosemary Kinman (87) of Indianapolis passed away January 12. 2021. She was born on November 30, 1933 to William Verl Bussell and Nettie Mae Bussell (Nichols). Rosemary's greatest accomplishment was raising her 5 children and then becoming grandma to 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was extremely proud of her family and spoke often of all the pleasures...

Jan 12, 2021

Sheila Ann Jeter Johnson passed away on January 12, 2021. Sheila was born on March 4, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Linzie and Helen Jeter. She completed her elementary and middle school education at St. Bridget’s Catholic School. Sheila made the self-described difficult transition to Shortridge High School, where she graduated in 1971. Sheila furthered her education by attending...

Jan 12, 2021

Mary R. Fuller, 79, of Anderson, IN, passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born June 2, 1941, in Vevay, Indiana to Earl and Florence Baatz. She graduated from Shelbyville High School and also attended Shelbyville Beauty School. Mary recently retired from the auction company and enjoyed attending auctions and festivals with her husband. She enjoyed her family especially...