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Vashti Caldwell

Vashti Caldwell

Feb 14, 2023

 

Vashti Marie Caldwell (“Chee-Chee”, “Vash”, ‘Ti”)

“Sunshine Doesn’t Go In The Ground”

September 14, 1972 – February 14, 2023

Obituary:

Born to Pauletta & Joseph Hill on September 14, 1972. She was the apple of her parents eye. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, and raised in New York City, NY until the age of 10 years old. After...

Madonna Joyce Patrick

Madonna Joyce Patrick

Feb 13, 2023

Madonna Joyce Patrick, 80, of Plainfield passed away February 13th surrounded by loving family.  She was born on April 24, 1942 in Flora.  She was the daughter of the late Cleon and Leona Carter.  Madonna graduated from Burlington High School in 1960.  She married the love of her life, Dwight Patrick, on December 28, 1960.  She loved traveling and spending...

Phillip A. Roberts

Phillip A. Roberts

Feb 12, 2023

Phillip A. Roberts, 67, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Visitation is Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Memorial service will begin at 1:00 pm. Officiating is Pastor Mark Petty.

Noah M. Artrip

Noah M. Artrip

Feb 11, 2023

Noah M Artrip, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away February 11, 2023. He was born March 25, 1985 to Charles and Karen (Kriech) Artrip. He was preceded in death by his older sister, Lisa (1983).Noah is survived by his parents, his brother Jacob, nephew Hunter, nieces Autumn and River Artrip, and their mother Victoria Sandefur. His nieces and nephew fondly called...

Alice Shover

Alice Shover

Feb 11, 2023

 

Alice L. Shover was born August 18th, 1951 to parents Cliff and Marilyn Chesney.

She was a loving and devoted wife of Bob Shover, and a loving mother to Ann McNeely and Brad Shover.

Alice passed on the morning of Saturday, February 10th in her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends, along with her special puppy...

Joe Lee Vest

Joe Lee Vest

Feb 11, 2023

Joe Lee Vest, 88, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at SouthPointe Health Care Center. Joe was born on Saturday, September 22, 1934, to the late Edgar and Nellie (Willoughby) Vest in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was a 1952 graduate of Emmerich Manuel High School. Following graduation, he became an electrician with International Harvester.  After dedicating 30 years of work...

Wanda F. Phelan-Tschabold

Wanda F. Phelan-Tschabold

Feb 10, 2023

 

Wanda F. Phelan-Tschabold, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday morning February 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born at home on August 30, 1936, to the late Leo and Ruby (May) Coleman in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Being an only child, and only grandchild until the age of 10 years old, she enjoyed the full benefits of...

Reiko Ohama

Reiko Ohama

Feb 10, 2023

 

Reiko Ohama, 79, passed away on February 10, 2023, in Greenfield, IN.

Reiko Ohama was born on January 9, 1944 in the Japanese controlled Marshall Islands (Majuro), to Gunjirou Higa and Tsuru Higa.

Shortly after Reiko's birth Gunjirou, and Tsuru relocated to Okinawa where Reiko grew up on the Island of Tonaki.

At 3 weeks old her family escaped...

Kimberly E Baker

Kimberly E Baker

Feb 10, 2023

 

Reflection of Life

Kimberly E. Baker was born on August 17, 1954, as the eldest child to the late Howard and Rosemary Baker, in Des Moines, Iowa.

In 1964, the Baker family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Kimberly was educated by the Indianapolis Public School System. He attended IPS School #32 and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1972....

Yukiko Cischke

Yukiko Cischke

Feb 10, 2023

Yukiko Cischke passed away on February 10, 2023 at age 78.  She was born in Iwakuni, Japan on April, 27, 1944.  She is survived by her husband, Harold;her two sons, Chris and Karl;and her brother, Mako.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel from 2pm to 4pm

Herbert Lee Mings

Herbert Lee Mings

Feb 9, 2023

Herbert Lee Mings, ,82, passed away at Ben Hur Nursing Home on February 9, 2023.

He is survived by a son, Darren Mings of Kentucky; a brother, Vern Mings, of Moorseville; and a sister in law Lena Mings, of Crawfordsville; and several nieces and nephews along with many great nieces and nephews Herbert was proceeded in death by his parents,...

Kelly Marcus Blake

Kelly Marcus Blake

Feb 8, 2023

Kelly Marcus Blake grew up in Beaumont, Texas with her two brothers Andy and David and parents Sandi McCracken and Mike Marcus. Later, her family expanded adding Stepmom, Virginia Marcus with Stepbrother Cullen, and Stepsister Brittany, as well as Stepfather, Mike McCracken with Stepbrothers Charlie, and Gray. In her early years, Kelly’s favorite activities included dance, soccer, swim team, babysitting...

Maria Rodriguez

Maria Rodriguez

Feb 8, 2023

Our beloved Mama, Abuela, Maria Rodriguez 97, left this earth on February 8th, 2023, in Fishers, IN and is peacefully resting in the sacred arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Maria was born in Pontezuela, Santiago in the Dominican Republic on September 15, 1925. Maria is survived by her children Ana H(Carlos), Celeste W(Kevin), Victoria, Jose. Her grandchildren: Rolandito, Oscar,...

Hugh Stewart

Hugh Stewart

Feb 7, 2023

Hugh Thompson Stewart passed away February 7th, 2023. He was born October 15th, 1924 in Fishers, Indiana to Otis and Audrey Stewart. Hugh graduated from Fishers High School and was a US Navy veteran. Hugh loved everything about the Navy. He was also the owner of Industrial Adhesives of Indiana, where he worked until retirement. 

 

Hugh, "Jake" to close friends...

Rebecca Schnepf

Rebecca Schnepf

Feb 7, 2023

Rebecca Lynn (Hall) Schnepf, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023, succumbing to Alzheimer’s, a truly heartbreaking disease.

Becky was born June 26, 1940 in Waukegan, IL to Everett and Lois Hall, who preceded her in death. She had one brother, David, who also preceded her.

She met the love of her life, Chris W. Schnepf, at the...

Shirley Heaton

Shirley Heaton

Feb 7, 2023

Shirley Anne Heaton, 91 of Avon, passed away on February 7, 2023.

Shirley was born on September 20, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late George and Frances (Seidel) Figg.

Shirley was loved by every animal she met but had a special soft spot for dogs. She loved her customers from her Bank job in Park Fletcher. She worked for...

Patricia J. Cummings

Patricia J. Cummings

Feb 5, 2023

 

Patricia Jean Cummings entered this life on March 11, 1957 from Louise Moore and Warren Leake, Jr. She was affectionately known as Trisha, Pat and Patty Cake. Patricia rededicated her life to Christ. Patricia attended William Watson Woolen School #45 and Arsenal Technical High School.

Patricia was united in marriage to Larry Cummings, Sr. on September 14, 1979. Of...

Pamela K. Kepley

Pamela K. Kepley

Feb 5, 2023

Pamela Kay Berg Kepley, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Altamont, Illinois was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 5th around 9:40 pm. She passed comfortably surrounded by loved ones in her Indiana home. Pam had fought a courageous battle against glioblastoma since her initial diagnosis in September 2017 and again in 2022. 

  She...

Lisa Biggs

Lisa Biggs

Feb 4, 2023

Lisa Biggs, age 61, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

 

Lisa was born in Noblesville, IN on May 20, 1961 to Earl Dayton Lewis and Ima Gene Plummer.

 

Lisa will be deeply missed by the love of her life, Patrick Horan, daughter Amber Biggs, son Joe Biggs, grandchildren Mason Ruiz, Isabella Mcintyre, June Nichols and Chase Biggs,...

James Keith Van Duyn

James Keith Van Duyn

Feb 3, 2023

James Keith Van Duyn, 87, of Carmel, Indiana peacefully left this earth on February 3, 2023. Jim was born to the late Earl and Florence (McClarnon) Van Duyn on March 26, 1935 near Kennard, Indiana. He was a 1953 graduate of Wilkinson High School and graduated from Purdue University in January, 1958 having been the first in his extended family...

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