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William F. Melcher
Oct 23, 2023
William Frederick Melcher, 70, passed away on October 23, 2023, of natural causes. He was born in Indianapolis on June 25, 1953, the second of three children adopted at birth by Fred and Margaret Melcher. He graduated from North Central High School and attended Ivy Tech Community College.
Following stints at Taylor’s Bakery and LS Ayres, he began a long...
Robert Russell
Oct 23, 2023
Robert "Danny" Russell passed away on October 23, 2023 at home. Danny was a hardworking man his entire life and owned two restaurants, The Good Ol' Days and Russell's Country Cookin'. He spent the majority of his working life as a truck driver, eventually running routes that took him all over the country. He cared for his family more than...
Margaret Marie Jones
Oct 23, 2023
Margaret Marie Jones “Peggy” “Meg” was born April 21, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. She was lovingly adopted by Jack Dryer and Marie Healy.Meg was raised in South Bend, Indiana. After graduating high school in 1972, she decided to further her education at Marion College in Indianapolis, Indiana where she would earn her bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Meg resided in...
Kelly J Brown Woodward
Oct 22, 2023
Kelly J. (Brown) Woodward passed away on October 22, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1961 to her parents Junior and Sally Brown in Marlette, Michigan.
Kelly was a lovely person and was adored by everyone she came to know. She will be missed dearly.
She is survived by her husband, David Woodward; Brian Brown, Chris Brown, Halie...
Shirley A. Januska
Oct 22, 2023
We regretfully announce the passing of our Beloved Mother Shirley Januska at the age of 88. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and spent most of her life in Berlin Heights, Ohio and moved to Zionsville, Indiana in 2014. We were so fortunate and blessed to have such a strong and loving woman to call mom and she will be...
Helen Pauline Anweiler
Oct 22, 2023
Helen Pauline Anweiler went to be with her Savior on October 22, 2023, at the age of 106. She passed away surrounded by her loving children.
Pauline was born December 23, 1916, in the small rural town of Cayuga, IN, to James and Carrie Walters. She was the third oldest of nine children. Shortly after graduating from high school...
Norenea Williams
Oct 21, 2023
Norenea Kay Williams (Smith), soon to be Norenea Miller, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 21st, 2023 at her home in Westport, IN. Norenea was born May 7th, 1974 to John and Sharon Smith. She was employed by Cummins.
She leaves behind her children, Britiany (Dylan) Quick, Shelby Anderson, and William (Jessie) Wheeler; love of her life and fiancé,...
Sue Hyde
Oct 20, 2023
We regretfully announce the passing of the matriarch of our family, Sue Ann Hyde- AKA- Susie, Mom, and Mamaw. She passed away, at the age of 80, on the night of October 20, 2023, after being surrounded by loved ones, only because she was adamant that we not sit around watching her die.
Sue had a difficult battle with cancer...
Julius "Inky" Schoof
Oct 19, 2023
Loving and hardworking husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Julius “Inky” Schoof, 86, of Fish Lake, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Westfield, IN with his family at his side.
Inky was born on December 26, 1936 to Alfred and Annabelle (Rahfeldt) Schoof in LaPorte, IN. On May 26, 1962 he married Phyllis (Kowalski) Schoof who...
Austin Andrew Alan Foster
Oct 19, 2023
Austin Andrew Alan Foster, 29, passed away on October 19, 2023, after a long battle with kidney failure. Born on January 14, 1994, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Austin grew up in Fairmount, Indiana and graduated from Madison-Grant High School. Austin enjoyed video games, friends, and spending time with his family.
Austin is survived by sisters: Kala (Colorado), Amanda (Kentucky), Sky...
Betty Billman
Oct 18, 2023
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother Betty Kay Billman, 86, of Acton, died Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, at the home she shared with her husband for more than 50 years. Betty was born October 1st, 1937 to Gertrude and Floyd Zimmerman. She graduated from Dillsboro High School. She married Robert "Dutch" Billman on April 7th, 1955.
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William Lee Jensen
Oct 17, 2023
William Lee Jensen "Wild Bill” was born in Huron S.D. on May 13, 1948 to Robert and Marjorie Jensen. He grew up in DeSmet, S. D. with his parents and brothers Scott, and Brad. As a young man he was quite enterprising. He had a paper route, ran a concession stand at the ballpark, and grew cucumbers for the Jolly...
Harriet Jean Fulton
Oct 17, 2023
Harriet Jean Fulton (Preston) 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on October 17,2023. She was born on February 16, 1928 to Harry and Margaret Preston of Muncie Indiana.
She is survived by her brother Robert (Bob) Preston, her children Julie (Bill) Orme, Michael (Lori) Fulton, and Amy Jonson. Grandchildren; Nathan (Stacey) Orme, Sara (Robert) Hughes, John...
Maura Ruth Benner
Oct 16, 2023
Maura Benner, 84, of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Indianapolis, IN, passed into eternal rest with Christ on October 16, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Over her life time, she was a wife, mother, homemaker, active church member, paralegal associate, and avid sailor of small craft.
In her youth, Maura's family resided in many cities. It was in Indianapolis...
William Craig Fisher
Oct 16, 2023
William Craig Fisher, age 72, past away at Community East Hospital on October 16, 2023. He was the son of Edward Scott Fisher and Willma Jean (Taylor) Lile, both deceased. He was born August 28, 1951. He joined the Navy in August of 1969 and retired from the Navy in March of 1992. He then moved back to Indiana from Florida...
James Paul Moore
Oct 16, 2023
James (Jim) Paul Moore of Indianapolis passed away October 16, 2023 at the young age of 91. He was born May 31st, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Paul and Grace Moore.
Jim graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1951. He worked in carpentry with his dad from a young age and while in high school he...
Floyd Gene Gleason
Oct 16, 2023
Floyd Gene Gleason was born on December 5th, 1938 to Velma Pauline Ewers and Ivan Floyd Gleason in Paragon Indiana.
Growing up, he studied long and hard to become a well-known plumber of union 440 for 35 plus years, retiring at the age of 62.
Gene never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone; everyone around...
Constance J Swartz
Oct 15, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and immense gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Constance Swartz, who entered heaven's gates on October 15, 2023 at 10:20am. Connie lived a life of profound intention, unwavering faith in God, and boundless love for family and community.
Connie was born October 5, 1933 in Logan County, Ohio. She was...
Frances Q Upchurch
Oct 15, 2023
Frances " Frannie or Fran" Q Upchurch (Ramos)
Frances Q Upchurch, age 67, of Arlington, Indiana, passed away on October 15, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1955, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late Julio and Augustina Ramos. Fran was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Fran was one of the most kind,...
Wilhelmena K. Grimmett
Oct 15, 2023
Wilhelmena K. (James) Grimmett, 79, of Martinsville, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
She was born on Tuesday, July 25, 1944, to the late Louis Edward and Marquerite Louise (Goodman) James in Palmer, Tennessee.
Wilhelmena was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, nurse of 54 years and a pastor's wife.
Wilhelmena is survived...
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