OBITUARIES

Apr 13, 2023

Apr 13, 2023

Melvin (Mel) Jesse Robbins passed in his home on April 13, 2023, just 10 days shy of his 66th birthday.  He was born on April 23, 1956 in Kokomo IN the son of Dwight and Betty Robbins.

Mel was a devoted husband of 29 years to his wife Sabrina (Grover) Robbins.  Mel had a heart full of love for his sisters,...

Apr 12, 2023

Mary Therese (Smith) Buckner was reunited with her beloved husband of 62 years, Bob, and entered eternal life with her Creator on April 13th, 2023. She was the matriarch of our Buckner family which includes her six children: Jeff (Cindy), Chris (Lisa), Kathleen Franco (Rich), Barb Suárez (Roberto), Lauren Nordmann (Nick) and Suzanne Haben (Keith), 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren....

Apr 12, 2023

 

William Bernauer passed away on April 12 at the age of 101 in Indianapolis, IN surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in Seattle, WA to Joe and Sue but grew up in the Kansas City, MO area.  Bill served in the Merchant Marines during and after WWII delivering supplies to several ports of call around the world.

 

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Apr 12, 2023

 

Jeffrey Dean Weir died peacefully at home on April 12, 2023, after a noble battle with cancer. 

Jeff lived a robust, memorable life with his beloved Natalie and doted on his adored daughter, Jessica Ruth. He loved concerts and music, especially John Prine. He could always be convinced to have a beer and a conversation with family and friends....

Apr 12, 2023

Theresia "Michelle" Means, 34 of Indianapolis, passed away on April 12, 2023,

Michelle was born on October 18, 1988 in Indianapolis, Indiana to David and Peggy Means.

Michelle had many hobbies that she enjoyed such as crocheting, cooking, shopping, writing, watching movies, listening to music, reading, spending time with friends, but most of all she enjoyed her children.

Michelle is...

Apr 12, 2023

Anna passed away at the age of 75 on April, 12th in Greenwood IN and into the arms of her Heavenly Savior after a long bout from complications with cerebellar ataxia, a genetic disease. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Henry (Hank) of Greenwood, IN, son Michael Dowler of Aurora, IL, daughter Christa Bunch of Indianapolis, IN, six grandchildren...

Apr 11, 2023

 

Ronnie Lee Hornsby, 55 of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. 

Ronnie was born on June 8, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Michael Hornsby and Luana McAllister.

Ronnie enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling, and spending time with his entire family. 

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 20 years, Ruth Hornsby; children, Ronnie Hornsby (Bryanna...

Apr 11, 2023

David Hill was born on Wednesday, May 5, 1948. He passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the age of 74 at Rosegate Village in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

David was married to Mary Romerowicz for 20 years. She survives and will miss her husband dearly. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate in David's memory to Indiana Animal Care Services (indy.gov: Make...

Apr 10, 2023

Betty Jean Bastin, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at home with family by her side. 

Betty graduated from Southport High School in 1970 with lifelong friend Rick Martlage. She was born on June 2nd, 1952 in Franklin, Indiana. She married her husband Gary Lee Bastin Sr in 1978, after a 5 year courtship.

Betty is survived by...

Apr 10, 2023

SGT. Gary Lee Roy (67 years young) aka “LeeRoy” took his last breath at 3:37 pm on April 10. He lost his battle to “Agent Orange”. Gary passed away comfortably at home, surrounded by his daughters, son in law and his first wife, the mother of his girls, Cindy Leonard. 

“LeeRoy” was born to Ernest and Edna Roy October 27,...

Apr 10, 2023

Mark Walker Burchfield passed away on April 10, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 18, 1950, to Jean and Charles Burchfield.

Mark served in the Air Force before working for over 25 years for the US Postal Service. He enjoyed several years of retirement.

Mark is survived by his sister, Barbara, brother, Bill, brother, Jeff and his...

Apr 9, 2023

 

Our sister, Aunt and dearest friend, Barbara Anne Kelly departed this earth on April 9th, Easter Sunday, to join her beloved Bobby and her little sister, Mary Lou.

Barbara was a fun spirited soul, an infinite source of light & laughter, who taught us all not to take life too seriously.

All who knew her, recognized what a giving...

Apr 9, 2023

 

William R. Margason, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.

William was born on Tuesday, August 8, 1939, in Franklin, Indiana.

William enlisted into the United States Air Force on September 25, 1959, in Franklin, Indiana and served 4 years and was honorably discharged on September 24, 1963, from Dow Air Force Base, Maine. He was...

Apr 8, 2023

 

Debra Jean McKnight, 73, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 8, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. (Debbie) as she was affectionately known as, was born on March 10, 1950, to Jake and Rozella (Armour) McKnight. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools.

 

 

Debra worked in neonatal care at Methodist Hospital where she was affectionately named “road runner” when carrying...

Apr 7, 2023

Robert Allen Molyneux, known to all as Bobby, died at Rosegate Commons on April 7, 2023. He was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 20, 1951 but soon moved to Sayreville, where he graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1970. For most of his life, he was a shipping and receiving clerk for the Boy Scouts of...

Apr 7, 2023

Donna Darlene (Swartz) Southerland age 79, died peacefully at her son’s home in Greenfield, IN, Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born June 30, 1943 in Shelbyville, IN. She was the daughter of Carl Swartz and Bonnie (Means) Swartz.

Donna was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister Bonita Duncan and daughter, Shannon Lynn Southerland.

She is...

Apr 7, 2023

Robert M. “Mike” O’Friel, III

  Mike O’Friel (Robert M. O’Friel, III), 67, was born on March 19, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, and passed away on April 7, 2023, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, following chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer. Mike was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer in July 2018, but through the efforts of the wonderful doctors...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Beth Ann (Stohler) Cheney, age 73, of Upland, Indiana passed away in her home on April 6, 2023.  She entered this life on March 10, 1950 in Anderson, Indiana.  She was the loving daughter of the late Reverend Artie Everett Stohler and late Mary Elizabeth (Roney) Stohler.  Beth was a graduate of Pendleton High School and a licensed beautician. ...

Apr 5, 2023

 

Vivian (Bolser) Watson, 64, of Boggstown, Indiana passed away peacefully April 5th, 2023.  

Vivian married William "Bo" Watson on Dec 15th, 1977.  She loved her family and friends.  She enjoyed working in her greenhouse, growing flowers, and caring for her plants.  Vivian was a member of the Joseph Boggs Society for Historic Preservation.

Survivors include husband, William; sister, Connie...