OBITUARIES

Ira Hartwell

Ira Hartwell

Jul 9, 2023

Ira “Skip” Hartwell, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday July 9th, 2023 at his home. 

He was born Sunday, July 5, 1959 to Rita Cole Vierling and Ira Hartwell Jr. in Shelbyville, Indiana. 

Skip enjoyed many things such as spending time with his grandchildren, cheering on the Cowboys and Hoosiers, watching westerns, and socializing with his friends at the American...

Cynthia Ann Eckert

Cynthia Ann Eckert

Jul 9, 2023

 

Cindy Eckert of Huntington, Indiana, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 9, 2023 in Zionsville, Indiana after a brief illness.

Cindy was born on January 12, 1956, in Lawrenceville, Indiana, to parents Charles and Delores Henry. 

As a young woman Cindy loved activities such as golf, bowling and softball.  In later years, her passion for animals,...

Constance Heeg Botkin

Constance Heeg Botkin

Jul 8, 2023

 

Constance Heeg Botkin

04/09/1964 to 07/08/2023

 

Constance Heeg Botkin passed peacefully in her sleep early morning of July 8, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born April 9, 1964 in Lafayette’s Home Hospital to Lee Ann and Joel Heeg, Connie, as she is known, was 59 years old at death.

 

She is a 1982 graduate...

Cheryl Anne Kerrigan

Cheryl Anne Kerrigan

Jul 8, 2023

 

Cheryl Anne Kerrigan, 67, passed away on July 8, 2023 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Shirley Stineman.  Cheryl is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years Philip Kerrigan; her daughters Nicole (Mark) Siegler and Amy (Joel) Simon, and four grandchildren, Benjamin and William Siegler and Oliver and...

Richard McVicker

Richard McVicker

Jul 7, 2023

Richard Eugene McVicker, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2023 after a 30-month battle with cancer. He was born on May 5, 1940 to Otto and Helen McVicker.

He grew up in Muncie, Indiana, and graduated from Central Senior High School in June, 1958. He graduated with a vocational training emphasis in Drafting....

John Alan Swanigan Sr.

John Alan Swanigan Sr.

Jul 6, 2023

 

John Alan Swanigan Sr. was born one of 6 children to Reverend Alfonso and Mallie Swanigan in Indianapolis, IN on July 6, 1955. He enjoyed working as a General Laborer for 30 plus years, at one time working with his father at Navistar International Corporation also known as International Harvester Company.

John attended Shortridge High School where he was a member...

Danette Bryant

Danette Bryant

Jul 6, 2023

Danette Rae Bryant, 65, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Thursday July 6, 2023 in her home. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 26, 1957.

Danette was a graduate of Warren Central High School class of 1975.

Danette is survived by her father, Robert A Murphy; sisters, Pam Kirkpatrick and Darlene Crawford; brothers, Bob (Kim) Murphy and Lenny (Carla)...

Dennis Joseph Gallagher

Dennis Joseph Gallagher

Jul 4, 2023

 

Dennis Joseph Gallagher, 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away from complications of cancer and heart disease on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Dennis was born Saturday, August 15, 1959, to the late Joseph A. Gallagher and Dorothy J. (Guinn) Pisaneschi in Wyandotte, Michigan.

Dennis was a mechanic and large equipment operator.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo...

Kathryn Elizabeth Thickman

Kathryn Elizabeth Thickman

Jul 4, 2023

 

Kathryn Thickman, Kat to her friends and family, age 44, died in her home in Indianapolis on July 4, 2023. She graduated from Glastonbury High School in Connecticut in 1996. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and a Master’s degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Kat led an active life...

James Merryman

James Merryman

Jul 3, 2023

James Lynn Merryman, 72, went home to be with our Lord Jesus on July 3rd. He was born January 24, 1951 in Indianapolis, the son of Noble Clayton Merryman and Helen Louise (Jones) Merryman.

Jim graduated from T.C. Howe, Class of 1969, and studied at IUPUI and Indiana University. He married Victoria Leininger Merryman on November 9, 1971. He...

Norma Ruth Baxter

Norma Ruth Baxter

Jul 3, 2023

Norma Ruth Marshall Baxter, 88, was welcomed back into her Heavenly Father’s arms on Monday, July 3. Norma had a host of angels waiting for her as she entered Heaven’s Gates including the love of her life, Bill, parents Clyde and Mattie Marshall, brother Ted Marshall, and nephew Rick Marshall as well as many other family members and friends.

As in...

Martha Jo Long

Martha Jo Long

Jul 3, 2023

 

Martha "Jo "Long , 91, of Indianapolis, departed this life on Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Jo was born in Unicoi, Tennessee, on January 24, 1932, to the late Jess Hopson and Rebecca Luttrell Hopson. She graduated from Unicoi High School in 1950. She attended East Tennessee State University, where she majored in...

Gregory Price

Gregory Price

Jul 2, 2023

Gregory Joe Price, beloved son, father, and brother, passed away on July 2, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN at the age of 69. He battled courageously against non-small cell lung cancer, demonstrating unwavering strength and resilience until the very end.

Born on August 26, 1953, in Indianapolis, Gregory was the son of Glen and Barbara Price.

Greg found solace and joy...

Daniel I. Combs

Daniel I. Combs

Jul 2, 2023

 

Daniel I. Combs, 61, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Daniel was born Friday, March 9, 1962, to Devaughn B. Combs and Lydia A. (Whitman) Riggles in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Daniel was raised by his stepfather, Norman Riggles from the age of 16 months old. He graduated from Whiteland High School. Daniel loved fishing and hunting.

Daniel...

Eugene Mobley

Eugene Mobley

Jun 30, 2023

 

Eugene Mobley, more affectionately known as “Louie,” was born  July 21, 1953 in Safford Alabama, Dallas County, to the late Evelene Woods. He was the oldest of 4 children, and accepted Christ into his life at an early age. Louie attended Indianapolis Public Schools before enlisting in the Air Force in 1971.

 

Louie enjoyed working on cars, listening...

Timothy Wayne Miner

Timothy Wayne Miner

Jun 29, 2023

Timothy Wayne Miner, 54, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

 

Born February 21, 1969, to Jerry and Carolyn Miner of Windfall, Tim was the middle child of three sons.  His mom, Carolyn (Logan), and brothers Scott (Christie) and Chris (Laurie) survive.  Tim's father preceded him in death.   As a...

Bruce F. Giegerich

Bruce F. Giegerich

Jun 29, 2023

Bruce F. Giegerich, 74, of Fishers, Indiana passed away June 29, 2023. Bruce was born in New York, NY on Feb 12, 1949 to Frederick and Mildred Giegerich.

Bruce was a US Army Veteran. He served in Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry Division. He worked for the State of Indiana, retiring in 2012 after 38 years.

Bruce was a...

James Ray Farmer Sr.

James Ray Farmer Sr.

Jun 29, 2023

 

James Farmer Sr (65) of Indianapolis passed away June 29th.

 James Sr is survived by Son-James Farmer Jr (Shannon) Grandchildren Alexis Cynthia Marie Farmer, Christopher Boylen, Omar Ornelas Jr- Great Grandchild Andres Byrne. Daughter- Jenny Lawrence (Robert) Grandchildren Kelley Price, Kayla Dobbs and Michael McCoy Great Grandchildren Leo Lawrence and Hunter Lawrence and his bonus sons James Blankenship, James...

Patricia Burgess

Patricia Burgess

Jun 29, 2023

Patricia Ann Burgess, 79, of Avon, Indiana passed away on June 29, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on October 9, 1943, to the late Manford and Jeanette (Greider) Adams.

She cared deeply for her family and will be remembered for her love of animals, classical music, ballet, reading, and singing in the church choir.

...

Thomas Hofmeister Jr

Thomas Hofmeister Jr

Jun 29, 2023

Thomas Hofmeister Jr, 65, passed away on June 29, 2023. Thomas was born in Indianapolis, IN, January 2, 1958 to Thomas and Phyllis Hofmeister. A graduate of Greenwood High School, he served six years in the Indiana National Guard. Thomas became a roofing contractor, owning a successful business for twenty years. He is preceded in death by his brother Stephen,...

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