OBITUARIES

Richard L. Overdorf

Oct 17, 2024

The Beginning:

Richard Lee Overdorf was born on August 11, 1935 to Orla Eugene and Glendolyn Marie Grubbs Overdorf in Arcadia, Indiana. The family operated a local farm, later moving to Tipton, Indiana. In this time Dennis Gene was born which completed the family.

The Educational Pursuits:

Although Richard’s parents did not receive formal college training, higher education was paramount in planning for...

Stewart Angell

Oct 17, 2024

Stewart Angell, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away October 17, 2024 in Greenwood, Indiana, at the age of 77. He was born on July 2, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to LeGrande Angell and Harriet Robinson.

Stewart enlisted in the Air Force in April 1965 which led him to obtaining a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and master's...

Delores Lucille Hunter

Oct 16, 2024

Delores Lucille (Grigsby) Hunter was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister during her 84 years of life. She passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 in Noblesville, IN where she resided for the past 10 years. She was born on July 5, 1940 in Zanesville, Ohio. She lived all over the United States with her military husband, Roger D. Hunter,...

Inna Nahorna

Oct 16, 2024

Inna Nagorna, 50 years old, passed away on October 16, 2024. Inna was born on May 14, 1974 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. She studied at school No. 55 and graduated from Kharkiv University. Inna was a beautiful woman with a big heart and a strong character. Very purposeful, smart, reliable, responsive, friendly. Inna was fond of interior design and cooking. She...

Margaret Artie Dawson

Oct 16, 2024

Margaret Artie Dawson, 78, was born on February 11, 1946, in Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, in her beloved hometown. A dedicated caregiver, Margaret worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and spent many years in the Deli Department at Marsh and Meijer, where her warm smile and kind heart touched the lives of many.

Margaret was...

Barbara Ortegel

Oct 16, 2024

Barbara Ortegel, 82 of Greenwood, Indiana entered Heaven's Gates on October 16, 2024. Barb was born on April 26, 1942 to the late William and Mary (Grubbs) Sager in Lawrenceville, Illinois.

Barb is survived by her son, Sam Cox (Jenny); daughter, Pam Gipson (James); son, John Anthis (Liz); grandchildren, Morgan, Mason, Tyler (Caycia), Tanner (Lauren), Sydney, Ella, Addison, Blythe,...

Cheryl Lynn Martyne

Oct 15, 2024

Cheryl L. Martyne (Copenhaver) age 69, of Portland, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening at her residence. She was born in Middletown, Ohio December 26, 1954 the daughter of Alden Copenhaver and Amanda (Copenhaver) Friend. She was married to David Martyne and he passed away on October 25, 2024. She was a homemaker and a grandmother, and great grandmother. 

Surviving are one...

Michelle Anne Isaacson

Oct 15, 2024

Michelle A Isaacson, age 68 passed away on October 15, 2024 after a short battle with cancer at her home with her husband of 52 years and daughter by her side. She was a 1973 graduate of Madison Heights High School. In 1972 she married the love of her life Bruce and started her career at Anderson Banking Company, working...

Rosie B. Cochran

Oct 14, 2024

Rose B. Cochran, Daughter of James B. Yeast and Sarah Bell Jordan; she was born on June 23, 1938 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

Rose began her education in Harrodsburg public schools. She was employed at IPS for many years

Rose Cochran was a devout Jehovah's Witness till her death, she got baptized in 1975. She attended Grandview Brookside, and Fall Creek Congenial until...

Lena Marie Foreman

Oct 14, 2024

Lena Marie Foreman 87, of Carmel, IN passed away Monday October 14, 2024

She was born in Waterloo, IN on November 8, 1936 to Jessie and Nellie Duncan. She married Roland Foreman in 1956 and then later they divorced in 1971. She never remarried. She enjoyed and loved her family, friends and her animals, especially her birds. She worked in several...

Solon Freeman

Oct 13, 2024

Solon Edward Freeman, 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

A graveside service will be held at Crown Hill National Cemetery on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 1pm. 

Memorial donations can be made by calling Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel at 317-348-1570.

Mattie E. Neff

Oct 13, 2024

Mattie E. Neff, 95, of Tipton, IN passed away October 13, 2024. She was born in Hammond, IN on November 8, 1928 to anticipation of an eight year wait for Dr. Willard G. Burkett and his wife, Antoinette. 

Their first and only child, Mattie lost her father at the age of 12, and quickly learned to cook and help her mother...

Donald Gene Presley

Oct 13, 2024

Donald Gene Presley, 78, of New Palestine, passed away October 13, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1946, to parents Roy and Clarabell (Farren) Presley. Donald grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arlington High School in 1964. 

Donald was employed by Indianapolis Power & Light Company for 37 years. Upon retirement he continued to work for both Miami Paint...

Jacqueline Rebecca (Woodson) Nichols

Oct 13, 2024

Jacqueline Rebecca Woodson Nichols of Salem, VA passed away on October 13, 2024. 

Jackie was predeceased by her mother Thelma Woodson and brother-in-law Jerry Vess; two people she held close in her heart. 

Left to cherish Jackie's memory are her son Tommy Nichols and wife Stacy, her daughter Megan Pimentel and husband Ryan, sister and best friend Beverly Vess, and her grandchildren...

Carolyn Sue Henderson

Oct 12, 2024

Carolyn Henderson, passed away peacefully October 12, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born June 6th, 1938, in Mitchell Indiana.

Carolyn is survived by her children Deborah Henderson, Mike Henderson, Gary Henderson Jr. and Cheyenne Plummer. Her grandchildren Tiffany Henderson, Casey Henderson, Bryant Henderson, Stephen Henderson, Austin Marc Church, Gary Henderson III, and Heather Nicole. Along with 17 Great-Grandchildren.

Carolyn...

Gary Allen Faust

Oct 12, 2024

Gary Faust, age 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Greenwood Meadows. He was born December 17, 1962, in Indianapolis to Richard Faust and Marie “Jane” (Schomberg) who preceded him in death.

Gary was a carpenter for F.A. Wilhem Construction Co. Inc. for 41 years. He enjoyed photography, watching Western movies, traveling with his wife, playing Sudoku,...

Hazel Mae Pitts

Oct 12, 2024

Hazel Mae (Sigman) Pitts, born on October 2, 1957, in Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, in Spencer, IN. She was a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), known for her compassionate care and commitment to her patients. Hazel cherished her time spent with family and friends, finding joy in playing bingo and engaging in various crafts. Above...

Elizabeth Marie Perry

Oct 12, 2024

Elizabeth Marie Perry, known fondly as Betty, was born on May 28, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Herman J. Meisberger and Marie A. Meisberger. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday October 12, 2024.

Betty's journey through life was characterized by a deep love for her family and a vibrant spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew...

Eugene Everett Pfaffenberger

Oct 10, 2024

On October 21, 2024, Eugene Everett Pfaffenberger “Gene” of Indianapolis, IN left earthly life behind and went to be with his Savior, Jesus, in Heaven. He was born to Elmer and Ruth (Everett) Pfaffenberger on May 10, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN and had one sister Mary Ann.

He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1956 and from Purdue University in...

Than Chau

Oct 9, 2024

Than Chau, age 80, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on October 9, 2024. He was born in Vihn Chau, Vietnam on December 31, 1943, to Xuan Van Chau and Ho Thi Luu. He later moved to Indianapolis and worked as a baker for many years. He loved to garden and spend time at home with his family.

Than is survived...