David Allen Lawrence
Jan 17, 2020
David Allen Lawrence, 59, of Indianapolis, IN passed away January 17, 2020. He was born in Beech Grove, IN to Carol Lawrence and the late Donald Lawrence. David is survived by his Daughter Amanda (Jerry) Johnson; sons David Ryan Lawrence and Rich (Amanda) Smock. His grandchildren Drew, Nick, Darrian, Miranda, Zachary, Bailey, and little David Ryan; sister Lisa (Bobby) Rains....
Carla Jean Burge-Shields
Jan 17, 2020
Carla Burge-Shields of Indianapolis, 63, went home to her Savior on January 17, 2020. Carla was born and raised in Beech Grove, Indiana and lived most of her life in Indianapolis. Carla was born to William and Carole Kelly. Carla attended the University of Indianapolis and held many exciting vocations such as working for Senator Richard Lugar, A.J. Foyt, the...
Joan Lillian Thomas
Jan 17, 2020
Joan Lillian Thomas 87, passed peacefully at her residence on January 17, 2020 in New Palestine, Indiana. Joan was a past member of Irvington Presbyterian Church where she served on many boards as an Elder and Deacon. As a Christian Education member, she enjoyed working with children, as a Sunday School teacher and Junior High Advisor. While she served in...
Juanita S Roney
Jan 17, 2020
Juanita S. Roney of Indianapolis, 95, went home to her Savior on Friday, January 17th, 2020. She was born in Indiana and lived her entire life here. She married James C. Roney on October 1st, 1949. Juanita graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. She worked at Real Silk during World War 2, and retired in 1989 from AT&T,...
Paul David Loftis, Sr.
Jan 17, 2020
Paul David Loftis Sr., 80 years, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 17, 2020. He joined the Air Force in 1956-1960. He worked as a hydraulics specialist on KC-97 Tankers. He was stationed in Germany for a short time, then stationed in England, where he met the love of his life, Rita. They were married...
Gisela Keen
Jan 16, 2020
Gi Gi, will be forever remembered by her loving family: James Keen, (husband), Ramona, Glenn and Monique’ (Children), Jennifer and Angie (Daughter-in Laws), Three Grand Children, Nine Great Grandchildren, Two Great-Great Grand Children. A Celebration of GI GI’s life will be held at a later date. “THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME” God looked around His garden and found an...
Paul Sherman Birkla
Jan 16, 2020
Paul Sherman Birkla, 69, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born February 10,1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Paul graduated in 1968 from Arsenal Technical High School. Paul was an independent contractor for St. Vincent Hospital and retired after 21 yars of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Liberty and wilma Birkla and brother, Roger...
Lawrence Gregory Smith
Jan 15, 2020
Lawrence Gregory Smith, aka “Greg”, 66, of Indianapolis passed away January 15, 2020. Greg was born on October 13, 1953 in Kentucky to Luster Garfield Smith and Patresa Blanton Smith. Greg was an amazing artist, cook and outdoor enthusiast. He also loved horses, wildlife and island life. Greg is survived by his wife of fifty years; Laura Smith and his...
Robert Edmond Couch
Jan 15, 2020
Robert Edmond Couch, age 76, went to be with the Lord on January 15th, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; daughters, Rachel (Gary) Peace and Kim (Michael) Hart; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, son, parents, and brother. He was a member of the Brookside Free Methodist Church in Kokomo, and...
Nanci Ruth Haber
Jan 14, 2020
“I would ride with you upon the wind Run on top of the disheveled tide, and dance upon the mountains like a flame” -William Butler Yeats, The Land of Heart’s Desire While difficult to encapsulate one’s amazing journey on this earth, these words come close in capturing the elegant and vivacious way Nanci Ruth Haber approached everything throughout her life....
Betty Jane Eubanks
Jan 14, 2020
Betty Jane Eubanks, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 14, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio to William and Icy Wilson. Betty loved spending time with her family and visiting relatives in Ohio. She also loved singing and dancing with her siblings and listening to Gospel and Country music. Betty is survived by her...
Philip R. Higginbotham
Jan 13, 2020
Philip R. Higginbotham, 67, died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 13, 2020. Phil was a career truck driver spending 35 years working for the same company, McFarling Foods. The physical job took a toll on him and he was forced to go into early retirement about 15 years ago. He and his loving wife Rosalie were married for...
Excell J Blanchard
Jan 13, 2020
Excell Blanchard was born January 11, 1932 in Prairie, Mississippi to Bennie and Willie Mae Blanchard. He passed on January 13, 2020 at the age of 88. He was one of eight siblings. Excell is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frances; his children, Preston L. Blanchard, Patricia Blanchard, Bitina Blanchard, Michael Blanchard, Maurice Blanchard, Cherie D. (Terry) Smith,...
Mary Willis Gaalema
Jan 12, 2020
Mary Willis Gaalema 97 of Fishers, IN. Passed away on January 12, 2020. She was born to the late John and Nettie Beagle on July 9, 1922. She is preceded in death by 2 husbands; Michael Willis, Hal Gaalema, son; Michael Willis, brothers; Jack Beagle, Gene Beagle, sisters; Freda Powell and Norma Ooley. Mary is survived by her daughter; Kitty...
Jeanne Rader Gabrielsen
Jan 12, 2020
Jeanne Elizabeth Rader Gabrielsen of Greenfield, IN, 89, went to celebrate with her Lord and Savior in heaven on January 12, 2020 after a long life of consistently serving God through her love, generosity, and encouragement of others. The beloved daughter of Lt. Col. Lyell Mayes Rader and Gladys Mina Damon Rader, she was born in Cincinnati, OH on December...
Lindalu Schwartz
Jan 11, 2020
Lindalu Schwartz of Indianapolis was called home on Saturday January 11th, 2020. She enjoyed a long and storied career with the State of Indiana Environmental Management Division. She was a photography enthusiast and enjoyed Science Fiction. She is survived by her Sister Ruthelene Hineman, 2 Nieces, 1 Nephew and multiple grandnieces and grandnephews. She will be cremated and there will...
Katherine "Katie" Virginia Shaw
Jan 10, 2020
Katherine ‘Katie’ Virginia (Wilson) Shaw passed away peacefully at her home in Avon, Indiana on January 10, 2020. She was born at Coleman Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 25, 1930 to Cornelia (Morris) and Harry Wilson. “Cute Katie” graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1948. She was a serviceman’s wife for 15 years to Melville Estle Shaw (deceased)....
Charlie Frederick Fisher
Jan 9, 2020
Charles Frederick Fisher was born on June, 19, 1929 to Charles Henry Fisher and Maria(Growl) Fisher in Evansville , Indiana. His soul left us on January, 9, 2020 but his spirit and memory will always be with his family and the Mississinewa Community which he so humbly served for over half a century. Charlie was a high school standout at...
Jack Don Wieneke
Jan 9, 2020
Jack Don Wieneke passed away on January 9th, 2020. He was born July 5th, 1932 in Seymour, Indiana and was the only child of the late Ralph J. Wieneke and Margaret M. Wieneke. Jack graduated from Seymour High School, class of 1950. He continued to co-chair high school reunions for over 55 years. Jack graduated from Indiana University in 1954...
Beverly Jean Bowling
Jan 9, 2020
Beverly McDaniel Young-Bowling, 72, passed away peacefully on Jan 9, 2020, surrounded by the laughter and love of her children and grandchildren after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Born February 6, 1947, to Joseph and Pauline (Kirchoff) McDaniel, in Evansville, IN, Beverly (Bev) devoted her personal and professional life to caring for others without hesitation, often putting others...