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Obits 7.22.10
Linda Manning-Arvin, 57,
of Indianapolis, died July
15, 2010. She was born December
19, 1952 to the late
George and Mary Manning.
Survivors include her husband,
Tim Arvin; sons, Jonathan
and Nicholas Arvin;
siblings, Donald (Maxine),
James (Peggy) Manning,
Norma (Paul) Kelly, Thomas
(Kay) Manning, Dorothy (David)
Francis, John (Sandy)
Manning, Charles Manning,
Danny (Charlotte) Manning
and Deborah (Russ) Boling.
She was preceded in death
by her brothers, William Manning
and Fredrick Earl Manning.
Funeral services were
held July 19 at G.H. Herrmann
Madison Avenue Funeral
Home with the burial
at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens
Cemetery.
Dwayne “Eddie” Barrett,
46, died July 12, 2010. He
was born August 19, 1963 to
John G. Barrett and Doris L.
(Rybolt) Barrett Hasty. He was
employed by Office Cleaning
Company. He was preceded
in death by his father and
sister, Doris Frazier. Survivors
include his mother; brothers,
Albert McJuary, Ricky Lee Barrett;
and sisters, Debra Mack,
Wanda (Fred) Frazier, Rita Ann
Sutton. Services were held
July 15 at Fountain Square
Mortuary with the burial at
New Crown Cemetery.
Zelma Ruth Davis, 86, of
Indianapolis, died July 15,
2010. She was born
March 24, 1924
in Indianapolis to
Vern Chester and
Lilyan Ruth Rigler
Reed. She worked
at McQuary Norris
in 1947, Zerox Manufacturing
and Target. She was
preceded in death by her
husband, Isaac William Davis;
parents; two brothers,
Earl and Wallace Reed and
a great-granddaughter. Surviving
are five daughters,
Peggy Linder, Mary Cropper,
Lu Ann (Steve) Jay, Carol
(Brett) Churchill, Barbara
(Robert) Supple of Camby,
Linda Mullen of Pinellas Park,
Florida; son, William Davis of
Martinsville; 17 grandchildren,
23 great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren;
and a brother, Jack Lee (Susie)
Reed of Gilbert, Arizona.
Services were held July 19 at
G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue
Funeral Home with the
burial at Forest Lawn Memory
Gardens.
Robert A. Warner, 60, died July
14, 2010. He was born March
24, 1950 to the late Joseph
C. and Margaret (McKinney)
Warner. Survivors include his
wife, Mary (Dunn) Warner; son,
Joe Warner, daughter, Linda
Robertson; brothers, Thomas
and Joseph Warner; sisters,
JoAnn Crabtree, Carol Warner
and Margaret Gardner;
grandchildren, Krtistin, Karah,
Robbi and Joseph; and greatgrandson,
Damien. Arrangements
were entrusted to Wilson
St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory,
Chapel of the Chimes.
Obits 7.15
Mayme Fae Floyd, 85, died July 10, 2010. She was born to the late James and Vona Bryant Floyd. She had been employed with RCA Record division and retired in 1985. Survivors include her brother, Eugene, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held July 13 at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home and the burial was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Albert Howard Halligan, Jr., of Indianapolis, died July 6, 2010. He was born January 29, 1952, in Ferndale, Michigan to Albert Howard and Holly Agnes (Selph) Halligan. He was a member of the Greenwood Christian Church and a General Manager for Sure-Lock Home Improvements. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Randall W. Halligan. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue (Inabnitt) Halligan; son, Bryan David (A. Alexis) Halligan; daughters, Kellie Danielle (Jim) Smith, Sarah Ellen Brown and Lyndsey Dyan (Aaron) Harnish; brothers, Edward (Kathy) and Rodney Halligan; sisters, Cynthia Halligan and Diane (Wayne) Arnold; and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Fountain Square Mortuary.
Joyce Ann (Hayes) Hawkins, 72, of Indianapolis, died July 5, 2010. She was born April 8, 1938, to the late Ralph and Lois (Christman) Hayes. She was a surgery nurse at Methodist Hospital and was a bookkeeper. Her husband, Raymond, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Ingersoll of Chicago, Patricia (Patrick) Spellman; grandchildren, Mark Martin II, Ashley Ingersoll, Brittney Wright, Grace Spellman; great-grandchildren, Angel Martin, Autumn and Cammy Rooffener and Natalie Ingersoll; best friend, Flo Matthews; nieces, Sherry and Phyllis Boyle; great-nephew, Zachary Boyle-Bowman. Services were held July 9 at G.H. Herrmann East Street Funeral Home with the burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Walton Randolph Jones, 89, died July 5, 2010. He was born July 16, 2010 in West Frankfort, Illinois to the late Reverend Lewis and Helen Jones. He retired from Olin Brass after 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy F. (Walsh) Jones; sons, Wally Ray (Marlene) Jones and Larry (Kathy) Jones; daughter, Rosemary Gibson; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. His son, William Jones, and four siblings preceded him in death. Arrangements were entrusted to G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
Fred Leroy Lawson, 67, of Indianapolis, died July 10, 2010. He was born April 8, 1943 in Artion, Ohio. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran and worked at Amtrak as a welder for 22 years until retiring in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Gradene Lawson; mother, Helen Lawson; sisters, Patty Fields, Debbie Little, Frances Johnson and Kathy Grubb; brothers, James and John Lawson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. His father, Junior Leroy Lawson, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held July 15 at 10 a.m. at Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel and the burial will follow afterward at Forest Memory Gardens.
Ruby Eileen Lemon, 80, of Indianapolis, died July 10, 2010. She was born on November 20, 1929 in Sumner County, Tennessee to the late Irvin H. and Sarah F. Rector. She retired from Western Electric after 29 years. Survivors include her children, Carolyn (Bucky) Greeson, Terry Clinard, Maxine (Dan) Clark, Bob Lemon; five grandchildren, Samantha Sims, Paul Greeson, Jarrod Lemon, Kyle Lemon, Evan Lemon; one great granddaughter, Apiphani Sims; and sister, Maggie Smith of Kingwood, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don R. Lemon. Services were held July 14 at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home with the burial at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Bobby Joe Moore, 35, of Indianapolis, died July 11, 2010. He was born August 9, 1974 in Indianapolis. He worked for 10 years at Estes Truck Lines. Survivors include his son, Mason Moore; parents, Dean and Lucy Moore; brother, Earl Moore, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Whitney, Tyler, Bailey, and Hailie; and best friend, Eddie Hughes. Services will be held July 15 at 10 a.m. at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bobby’s son, Mason Moore in care of the funeral home.
Wendy Ziegelbauer Overkamp, 60, of St. Louis, Missouri, died June 22, 2010. She was born in Indianapolis on October 2, 1948 to Clarence Ziegelbauer and Elfriede Suhl Ziegelbauer. She was employed by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis as the Research Patient Coordinator. She is survived by her husband David of St. Louis; mother, Elfriede Ziegelbauer of Indianapolis; brother, Tom (Patti) Zigelbauer of Greenwood; sister, Marti (Otis) Cavender of Annapolis, Maryland; brother, Rick (Judy) Ziegelbauer of Trafalgar; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.
Janet Madonna Rogers, 83, of Beech Grove, died July 7, 2010. She was born June 11, 1927 in Sheridan to the late George and Hazel Mann. She retired from St. Francis Hospital in 1989 after 35 years. Survivors include her children, Barbara “Bobbi” Rogers Pine, Sandra “Sandie” (Randy) Midleton, Theresa “Terri” Corey, Michele Lingenfelter, Michael J. “Mike” Rogers II, and Donney Edward Rogers; sisters, Viola Carroll and Betty Wood; and 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Her husband, Michael J. Rogers, preceded her in death. Services were held July 10 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Beech Grove. The entombment was held at Calvary Cemetery.
Paul Francis Wilson, 48, died July 6, 2010. He was a free-lance writer and photographer for “MOPAR Collectors’ Guide” and “Speedway Scene” magazine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter C. and Doris J. Wilson; and sister, Susan Wilson. He is survived by sisters, Lisa (Elvin) Plank, Jeani Wilson, Sheila Harrison and Becki (Jon) Cook; brothers, Chip (Cindy) Wilson and Doug Wilson; and sixteen nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on July 15 at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Paul’s name to Locks of Love at charitynavigator.org.
Obits 07.08.10
Gordon Austin, 89, of Indianapolis,
died July 5, 2010. He
worked for Robert Haines
Construction for 40 years as
a brick mason. He is survived
by his wife, Helen Austin; son,
Ronald Austin; daughter, Jody
(John) Morrow; two grandchildren
and one greatgrandson.
Friends may call
from 4 – 8 p.m. on July 8 at
G.H. Herrmann Greenwood
Funeral Home, 1605 South
S.R. 135 and Olive Branch Rd.
Services will be held at 11:30
a.m. on July 9 at the funeral
home.
Shirley A. Bennett, 81, of Indianapolis,
died June 30, 2010. He
was born June 2, 1929 in Indianapolis
to James and Nettie
Bennett.
He retired in
1992 from the
Indianapolis
Power and
Light after 44
years. Survivors
include
his wife, Alice Bennett; children,
Pamela Richer, David
Bennett (Karen McCullough),
Phillip (Theresa) Bennett; five
grandchildren and one greatgrandson;
brothers, Bernard
and Michael Bennett. He was
preceded in death by his son,
Stephen; and brother, Reverend
James Victor Bennett. Services
were held July 3 at Center
United Methodist Church
with the burial in Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery, Glenns Valley.
Ila Mae Costelow, 75, of
Indianapolis, died July 1,
2010. Survivors include her
children, Duane “Dew” (Re-
Jeana) Costelow and Nancy
Mae Summitt (fiancé, Roger
Neitzel); four grandchildren,
and two great-grandchildren;
sisters, Betty, Ina and
Wanda Sue. Her husband,
Walter Costelow, preceded
her in death. Funeral services
were held July 7 at G.H. Herrmann
Madison Avenue Funeral
Home with the burial in
Lawn Memory Gardens.
Bettiann “Betts” Heckman,
55, of Indianapolis, died
July 4, 2010. She was born in
Greenwood, South Carolina
to Frederick
and Barbara
H e c k m a n .
She worked
as a nurse
at Morgan
County Hospital.
She is
survived by
three children, Johnny Hall
III, Jennifer Hall and Barbara
(Greg) Hall-Arthur; two brothers,
Rick (Lynn) and Carl (Laurie)
Heckman; and two sisters,
Sue (Bruce) Psaty, Julie Fitzpatrick;
her ex-husband and
friend, Johnny Hall, Jr.; and
seven grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her father
and grandson, Tyden Wyatt
Arthur. Friends may call on
July 8 from 4 – 8 p.m. with a
memorial service at 6 p.m. at
Little and Sons Funeral Home,
Stop 11 Chapel, 4901 E. Stop
11 Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be
made to The American Diabetes
Association.
Ruby Mae Hughes, 99, of
Beech Grove, died June 27,
2010. She was born February
2, 1911, to Bruce and Matilda
Krienhagen Carr. She and
her husband, Vern Hughes,
owned and operated a bowling
alley in Carmel and Lake
Gage Marine in Angola. She
was preceded in death by
three brothers, Glenn Carr,
Harold Carr, and Raymond
Carr and her husband. Funeral
services were held July 1
at Little & Sons Funeral Home
in Beech Grove with the burial
following at Washington Park
East Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E.
91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis.
Sonny B. “Joe” Jessie, Jr., 49,
died June 30, 2010. He was
born December 19, 1960. He
is survived by his wife, Vickie
(Harrison) Jessie; daughters,
Angela Kimbler and Heather
Kilgore; mother, Barbara
Jessie; sisters, Shirley Weasner,
Susie Scherer and Molly
Ward; brothers, George and
Larry Johnson, Larry Carter,
and Jimmy; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by his father, Sonny B.
Jessie, Sr. Services were held
July 7 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral
Service & Crematory,
Chapel of the Chimes.
Michael A. McCormick, 58,
of Indianapolis, died July 2,
2010. He was born September
14, 1951, in Indianapolis
to the late Thomas and
Geraldine (Siemer) McCormick.
Survivors include his
sisters, Sandra
(Frank)
B e a s l e y
and Antoinette
Creed;
n e p h e w ,
Keith (Sarah)
Beasley;
nieces,
Kathy (Tom) Berry, and Amy
(Jeremy) White; and several
great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his nephew, Christopher
Creed. Services were held
July 7 at G.H. Herrmann
Madison Avenue Funeral
Home with the burial at
Calvary Cemetery.
James R. Rose, 83, of Indianapolis,
died May 10, 2010.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He owned Rose Electric &
Drilling until his retirement
in 2005. Memorial Services
will be conducted at 1 p.m.
on July 10 at New Bethel
Baptist Church, 8936 Southeastern
Ave. Military rites
will follow. Arrangements
entrusted to The Cremation
Society of Indiana.
Sherry L. Smith, 54, of Indianapolis,
died July 4,
2010. She was born June
16, 1956, in Indianapolis
to the late Zane and Dorothy
Paine. Survivors include
her children, Charlene D.
Smith, Torie L. Smith, Stacie
M. Martinez, Jackie D. Smith;
sisters, Hazel Skaggs, Judy
Perry, Robin Lambert and
two grandchildren. Her sister,
Barbara O’Connor, preceded
her in death. Services
will be held at 1 p.m. on
July 8 at G.H. Herrmann East
Street Home, 1505 S. East St.
with the burial at Round Hill
Cemetery.
Larry Cecil Tichenor, Sr., 52,
died June 21, 2010. He was
born in Owensboro, Kentucky
on October 6, 1957 to
Melvin Tichenor and Anna
Louella Schroader. He is survived
by his girlfriend, Brenda
Gunn; sisters, Susan Owens
and Joyce Schroader;
brother, Kenneth Cox; sons,
Larry Tichenor, Jr., Timothy
Tichenor and Micheal Morris;
daughter, Aaron Quinn.
He was preceded in death
by his son, Joseph Morris.
Arrangements were entrusted
to Alpha Service in Indianapolis
with a memorial
service on July 3 at Church
of Christ Fountain Square.
Wilbur R. West, 87, died July
1, 2010. He retired from Eli
Lilly after 42 years. “Dick” is
survived by his wife, June;
children, Jack R. (Sue) West,
Debbie West, David West;
five grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren; sisters,
Margie Morris and Theresa
Cartwright; and brother,
Francis West. Funeral Services
were held July 7 at
Little & Sons Funeral home
in Beech Grove with the
burial at Forest Lawn Memory
Gardens.
Jerry V. Wright, 75, died
June 30, 2010 in Florida.
He was a former resident
of Johnson County. He was
born September 16, 1934, in
Linton to the late John and
Fern (Jackson) Wright. He
worked for Indiana Bell, having
retired in 1990 after 37
years. He is survived by his
wife Bonnie (Harbin) Wright;
daughters, Beth (Richard)
Bennett and Brenda Light;
son, John Wright; three
grandsons and many nieces
and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his
sisters, June Hays Hamilton
and Elaine Johnson; and
brother, Jack Wright. Services
will be conducted at 11
a.m. on July 8 at Wilson St.
Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory,
Greenwood Chapel,
Obits 07-01-10
Jon Paul “Jonny” Byrne, 54,
Indianapolis, died June 26,
2010. He was born in Indianapolis
on October 26, 1955.
He was a self-employed Mason.
He was preceded in
death by his father, Joseph E.
Byrne; mother, Mary E. (Garrity)
Byrne Vogel; stepfather,
Andrew Vogel; and brothers,
Shannon, Larry, and Daniel
Byrne. He is survived by son,
Jason Brown; daughter, Desiree
Byrne; sisters, Barbara
(Bob) Lucas, Patricia (Earl)
Albertson, and Stephanie
(James) Prine; brothers, Joseph,
Michael, David (Gladys),
and Dennis (Joyce) Byrne;
four grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held
June 29 at Fountain Square
Mortuary.
Linnea Adela DePew, 63,
of Kendallville, died June
23, 2010. She was born November
10, 1946, in Hastings,
Nebraska, to Jacob
and Edna (Maaske) Heathers.
She was a homemaker
and owned and operated
Knob-Hil-Vue Farm with her
husband, Robert Earl DePew.
She also helped start the
Noble County Preview Dairy
Steer Show. She is survived
by four daughters, Lee Ann
Depaw, Lori Bowman, Robin
(Steve) Fuhrman, and Renee
(Sid) Carty; 11 grandchildren,
Heidi and Wes Spencer, Nick
Fuhrman, Heather Wade, Philip
Bowman, Elizabeth Bowman,
Faith Bowman, Jackeb
Bowman, Grace Bowman,
Derek Carty, Arlan Carty
and Morgan Carty; and her
mother, Edna Heathers. She
was preceded in death by
her father and husband.
Funeral services were held
June 28 at Young Family Funeral
Home with the burial at
Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville.
Tanis D. Kincaid Ellis, 62,
of Beech Grove, died June
21, 2010. She was born September
26, 1947, in Lyons.
She is survived by her son,
James (Andrea) Sheek II;
daughter, Faith Sheek-Powell;
father, George Kincaid;
brother, Mark (Sandra) Kincaid;
sister, Robin (Michael)
Flock; and grandchildren,
Erica and Dylan Powell. She
was preceded in death by
her husband, Robert L. Ellis;
mother, Betty Kincaid; and
brother, Danny Kincaid. Funeral
services were held
June 25 at Little & Sons Funeral
Home, Beech Grove.
The burial took place at
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Timothy Dale Hopkins, 51,
of Indianapolis, died June
27, 2010. He was born February
20, 1959 in Indianapolis.
He worked as a certified
mechanic. He is survived by
his father, John M. Hopkins;
mother and stepfather, Eugenia
“Jean” and Jim Bence;
daughter, Sasha Hopkins;
brothers, Larry, Len, and Ted
Hopkins; sister, Jill Wingert;
and three grandchildren. His
brother, John D. Hopkins, preceded
him in death. Visitation
is July 2, from 12 – 2 p.m.
at Little & Sons Funeral Home,
1301 Main St., Beech Grove,
with the funeral starting directly
after. Burial to follow at
New Crown Cemetery.
Carol S. Shipe, 71, of Southport,
died June 23, 2010.
She was a member of the
Indianapolis Baptist Temple.
She is survived by her husband,
Merritt Shipe; three
daughters, one son, eight
grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. Funeral
Services were held June
28 at Forest Lawn Funeral
Home with the interment at
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Linda Gayle Shive, 61, of
Indianapolis, died June 27,
2010. She
was born
September
3,
1948, in
T o m p -
kinsville,
Kentucky,
to Edwin
O d e l l
“E.O.” and
Beatrice
(Kingery)
Crumpton. She is survived
by her husband, Keith Shive;
sons, Brian (Celeste) Shive
and Byron (Jeralen) Shive;
daughter, Cynthia (Brad)
Carver; brother, William
Crumpton; sister, Joan Spear;
and five grandchildren, Justin
(Katie), Lauren, Devon,
Brayden, and Joyce. She was
preceded in death by her
parents and two sisters, Mary
Williams and Faye Bryant. Visitation
will be at Yokley-Trible
Funeral Home in Tompkinsville,
Kentucky, from 2 – 8 p.m.
on July 1. Funeral services
will be conducted at Yokley-
Trible on July 2 at 11 a.m.
with the burial following at
Skaggs Creek Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to the Southside
Missionary Baptist Church
Building Fund, 350 W. Maxwell,
Indianapolis.
Mary Stamatis, 72, of Indianapolis,
died June 24,
2010. She is survived by two
sons, John and Martin Herring;
sister Flora Bonta; four
grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Funeral
services and burial were
held June 29 at Forest Lawn
Funeral Home.
Jeffrey Michael Sullivan,
48, died June 25, 2010. He
was a life-long body builder
who competed in many
shows, winning his division
in several contests throughout
the area. He is survived
by his parents, John and
Anita Sullivan; sister, Julie
Beard; brothers, Paul, Scott
and John; seven nieces and
nephews. He was preceded
in death by his brother, Michael.
A mass of Christian
burial was held June 29 at
Holy Name Catholic Church
with burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Larry Cecil Tichenor, Sr.,
52, of Indianapolis, died
June 21, 2010. He was born
in Owensboro, Kentucky on
October 6, 1957, to Melvin
Tichenor and Anna Louella
Schroader. He is survived by
girlfriend, Brenda Gunn; sisters,
Susan Owens and Joyce
Schroader; brother, Kenneth
Cox; sons, Timothy Tichenor
and Micheal Morris; and
daughter, Aaron Quinn. He
was preceded in death by
his son, Joseph Morris. Arrangements
were made by
Alpha Funeral Service and
a memorial service will be
held July 3 from 1 – 3 p.m.
at Church of Christ Fountain
Obits 06.24.10
Mary Lee Banther, 74, died June 19, 2010. She was born November 8, 1935, in Waynesburg, Kentucky to the late Shafter and Stella (Flannery) Sizemore. Mary is survived by her husband, James Banther; son, Marvin (Starla) Banther; stepsons, Billy (Kathy) Banther and James (Kathy) Banther; sisters, Imogene Gilbrech, Joyce Hampton, Ruth Sizemore and Barbara (Doug) Casey; brothers, Paul (Carol) Sizemore and Ralph (Betty) Sizemore; grandchildren, Marvin Banther, Jr., Marissa Thomas, Charlie Soughers, Jason Banther, Justin Banther, Robert Banther, and Micki Banther; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Marion, Roy and George Sizemore; and sister, Hettie Reynolds. Mary was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 355. Services were held June 21 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory with the entombment at Washington Park East.
Harold P. Boggs, 55, of Indianapolis, died June 17, 2010. He was born October 3, 1954, in Indianapolis to the late Harold L. and Lear (Jones) Boggs. Survivors include his wife, Lisa M. Boggs; children, Dwayne, Crystal (Justin) Snodgrass, Lear (Micheal) Lancaster, Amanda Boggs, Patricia Boggs, and three other girls; brother, Charles Glasier; three grandchildren, Brianna Star, Mary Jewel, and Michael David Patrick Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John Boggs and Donald Cain; sisters, Rusty Sallee and Fran Harris. A graveside service was held June 22 at New Crown Cemetery.
Juanita Johnson, 70, died June 15, 2010. She was born in Harveyton, Kentucky to the late Ledford and Mae Johnson. Juanita was a customer service representative for Lane-Bryant for over 30 years. She is survived by her daughter, Melanee “Missy” (John “JD”) Decker; grandchildren, Angel Uselton, Amber Decker, Adam Decker, Amy Decker; great-grandsons, Avery Solomon and Levi Uselton. Funeral Servcies were held June 18 at the Little & Sons Funeral Home Beech Grove with the burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Kenneth Robert “Jack” Kelley, 84, of Indianapolis, died June 21, 2010. He was born January 28, 1926, in Indianapolis to Benjamin and Goldie Kelley. Jack served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from Citizens Gas as a truckdriver after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Goldie Kelley; sisters, Mary Kelley and Berniece Gardener; brother, Harold Kelley; and wife, Katherine Pauline (Akers) Kelley. He is survived by his sister, Sandra Kelley; son, Russell (Shirley) Akers; daughter, Rebecca (David) Huffman; grandchildren, Tina Caldwell, Russell Akers II, Tracy Huffman, David Poindexter III, and Christy Wineinger; and several great grandchildren. Visitation is June 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel, 1301 Main St., Beech Grove, where the funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mary Elizabeth Matis (Flynn), 89, of Beech Grove, died June 15, 2010. She taught at Shortridge High School and Holy Name Grade School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Matis. She is survived by her brother, Franklin Flynn (Rosemary); children, Jane Regensburg (Bob), Joseph M. (Connie), James W. (Cathy) and Judy Christofferson (Curt); grandchildren, Joey (Leah), Michael, Katie, Jenny, Willie, Brian, Andy, Micky, Luke, and Sammy; and great-grandchildren, Joey and Ray. Services were held June 19 at Holy Name Catholic Church with the burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Stephanie Lee Michelle “Stevie” Smith, 17, Indianapolis resident, died June 19, 2010.She was born October 23, 1992 in Indianapolis to Karen Jo Smith. Stephanie was a senior at Perry Meridian High School and was planning to pursue Criminal Justice or Social Work. Stephanie is survived by three brothers, Bob, Brandon Smith, Kevin Light (Anna); two sisters, Jessica Light (Fiance, Chris Alexandria) and Sis “T”; maternal grandmother, Linda “Mammy” Bishop; maternal grandfather, Ed Bishop; grandmother, “Granny Patti” Bishop; aunt, Kim Light (companion, Keith “Pops” O’Dell); uncle and aunt, Chad and Kelly Bishop; and other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Karen J. Smith. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be sent to Macer Hall Funeral Home 600 S. Main St., New Castle, IN 47362 in honor of Stephanie Lee Michelle Smith. Friends may call from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on June 24, at Macer-Hall Funeral Home and the services will begin at 1 p.m. The burial will follow after the services in South Mound Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to macerhall.com
Forrest Steven Paulson, 57, of Indianapolis, died June 3, 2010. He was born November 22, 1952, to the late Forrest Franklin and Ruth Margaret (Copas) Paulson. He was a member of the Boxing Federation and had been active with the PAL Club and Golden Gloves. He is survived by son, Steven B. Paulson; daughter, Heidi White; and brother, Gary Paulson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Vicki Paulson. Services were held June 22 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory.
Stanley Ray Thompson, 80, of Indianapolis, died June 20, 2010. He was born October 8, 1929, in Monroe County, Kentucky to Andrew and Ann (Finley) Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. He was a retired operating engineer in construction and a Korean Army Veteran. He is survived by son, Stanley Ray (Michelle Leigh) Thompson, Jr., Plainfield; daughter, Jeannea L. (Brian) Garlets, Cloverdale; companion, Betty Lou Long; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Calling will be June 24 from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Fountain Square Mortuary with additional calling on June 25 from 4 -8 p.m. at Yokley-Tribe Funeral Home, Tompkinsville, Kentucky. The graveside service with Honor Guard will be June 26 at 11 a.m. at Poland Cemetery in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.
Obits 06.17.10
Robert W. Bretz, 82, of Indianapolis, died June 15, 2010. He was born December 23, 1927 in Indianapolis to Harold and Erna Bretz. Robert served in the Army in the Military Band stationed in Germany. He retired from AT&T in 1986 after 32 years. Robert was a member of Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ and the Indianapolis Lodge No. 669, F&AM. His wife, June C. Bretz, and sister, Ruth Bretz Joyce, preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughters, Debbie (Chuck) Reeves and Sherrie (Jim) Jones; grandchildren, Heather Reeves, Kelly Reeves, Brian Gallagher, Bonnie Binder, Bradley Gallagher, and Brent Scott; great grandchildren, Ruby June, Noah Lane, and Madison Emiri; brothers, Harold and David Bretz. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 18 at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.ghherrmann.com
Robert (Bob) Johnson, 81, formerly of Beech Grove, died June 3, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice; parents, Pauline and William Johnson; and sons, Kenneth Johnson and William Johnson. He is survived by his son, Paul Johnson; daughter, Susan; sister, Bettery Deane; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements were made by the Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Elizabeth (Uljans) McQueen, 65, of Indianapolis, died June 9, 2010. Survivors include her husband, Roy; two sons, John (Cheri) Nightengale, Anthony (Cathy) McQueen; three grandchildren, Amy Woodrum, Jordan and Nicholas Nightengale; and two great grandchildren, Luci and Logan Woodrum; brothers, George and Pete Uljans; and sister, Anna Foster. She was preceded in death by her son, David; parents, Janis and Eleonora Uljans; and sister, Kathy Zin Hill. Services were held June 12 at the G.H. Herrmann Madison Ave. Funeral Home. Elizabeth will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southside Animal Shelter, 1614 W. Edgewood Ave.
M. Estalene Rosson, 82, of Indianapolis, died June 10, 2010. She was a member of the Church of Christ Shelbyville Rd. She is survived by one son, R.H. Rosson (Denise); two daughters, Wanda Williams (Charles), Brenda Smith (Jerry); eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held June 14 in the Church of Christ Shelbyville Rd with the entombment at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
CJ Smith, 73, of Beech Grove, died June 12, 2010. He was born December 30, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Willie and Lillie Smith. CJ worked at General Motors, Local 933, for 20 years until his retirement in 1998. He volunteered much of his time to Fairbanks and Holy Name Catholic Church, of which he was a member. CJ is survived by his wife, Ann Smith; children, Michael Morgan, Patricia Cantrell, Cathy Gray, Hon. Debra S. Jenkins, and Steven Morgan; 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial is June 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church/St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Carla D. Wilson, 62, Beech Grove, died May 26, 2010. She was born February 12, 1948, in Beech Grove to the late Alva Carlysle and Betty Jane Wilson. She worked in Customer Service at BMG for many years. She is survived by her sister, Janet (Howard) Harrison. There are no services scheduled. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel.
Obits 06.10.10
Roscoe V. Casey, 85, of Indianapolis,
died May 27,
2010. He was born August
3, 1924, to the late Efford
and Pearl (Faught) Casey
in Odon, Indiana. He retired
from General Motors in 1985.
Roscoe was a veteran of the
U.S. Navy having served in
World War II. He was on the
Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin
when it was bombed. He is
a member of the V.F.W. and
of Nativity Catholic Church.
Roscoe is survived by his wife,
Rosemary (Dant) Casey;
three children, Brenda
(James) Toney, Steve (Lisa)
Casey, and Rebecca (Mark)
Schlecht; eight grandchildren,
Paul (Laurie) Casey,
Brian Ross, Jason (Angie)
Ross, Matthew Ross, Amanda
(Micky) Hall, Sarah Schlecht,
Stephen Schlecht, David
Schlecht; and four great
grandchildren, Sean Casey,
Nicholas Casey, Dianne Hall
and Michael Hall. Services
were held June 1 at Nativity
Catholic Church.
Jean Ann Cooper, 65, died
June 2, 2010. She was born
January 1, 1945, in Memphis,
Tennessee. Jean is survived
by her sons, Michael, David,
and Paul Cooper; daughters,
Cathy Lee, Cindy Jones,
and Carey Germana; father,
Lewis Williams; brother, Rick
Williams; sisters, Kathy Langley,
Elaine Branson, and Beth
Miller; 13 grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her mother, Kathleen
(Donnelly) Williams. Services
were held June 5 at Calvary
Baptist Church with the burial
at Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements were made
by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral
Services & Crematory, Greenwood
Chapel.
L.W. “Lonnie” Embery, Sr.,
77, died June 3, 2010. He
was born March 22, 1933,
in Morgantown, Kentucky to
the late Thurman and Cora
(Daugherty) Embery. Lonnie
was a retired machinist.
He is survived by his wife
Betty (Blakley) Embery; son,
Lonnie (Michelle) Embery,
Jr.; daughter, Teresa (William)
Bucker; sisters, Gusta
(Claude) Wortring and Eva
Day Bailey; three grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren;
and several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his son,
Timothy Lee Embery; two
brothers; and three sisters.
Services were held June 7
at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral
Service & Crematory, Greenwood
Chapel. The burial
was conducted at Forest
Lawn Memory Gardens.
Emma Lee Henthorn, 85,
died at Franklin United Methodist
Community on June 6,
2010. Emma Lee was born
in Butlerville, Arkansas to the
late Cecil and Hazel Moore.
She married Robert Henthorn
on December 28, 1957.
She is survived by two sons;
Kristopher(Pamela) Henthorn
and Bradley (Debbie) Henthorn,
two daughters; Rhonda
Frazell and Sheilah(John)
Lederer. Emma Lee is also
survived by seven grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
The service will be
on June 10, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
all at Little and Sons Funeral
Home Stop 11 Chapel. Entombment
at Washington
Park East.
Nora Mae Kalscheuer, 87,
died June 4, 2010, at Floyd
Memorial Hospital. She was a
resident of Greenwood. She
was employed for 4 years by
RCA in Indianapolis She was
born March 7, 1923, in Indianapolis.
Her parents were
William and Edna (Dillman)
Schnarr. She married Walter
on December 2, 1941. He
preceded her in death. Survivors
include daughter, Helen
Lossan; sister, Thelma Murray;
seven nephews. She was
preceded in death by a son,
John Kalscheuer; three sisters,
Elva Schnarr, Dorothy Manier,
Margaret Duncan. Services
were held June 8 at Wilson St.
Pierre Funeral Services & Crematory,
Greenwood Chapel
with the burial at Forest Lawn
Memory Gardens.
Tommy C. Muse, 84, of Indianapolis,
died June 7, 2010.
He was born May 16, 1926
to the late Grover Cleveland
and Ottie (Prather) Muse in
Tompkinsville, Kentucky. He
retired from Glass Container
Corporation and N.K. Hurst
Company. In addition to his
parents, Tommy was preceded
in death by his wives,
Delsie (Short) Muse and Geneva
(Anderson) Muse; his
sisters, Pauline Muse, and
Ova Short; brothers, James
prentice, Grover L. “Jack”,
Arley Robert, and Denny
C. Muse. Survivors include
sons, Leroy (Sally), and Don
(Julie) Muse; grandsons,
Tommy (Andrea), Brian and
Gary Muse; his sister, Jewell
Smith; several half brothers,
half sisters, nieces and
nephews. Services will be
held at 2:30 p.m. on June 10
at G.H. Herrmann Madison
Avenue Funeral Home, 5141
Madison Ave., where friends
may call from 12:30 p.m. until
the time of service. Tommy
will be laid to rest in Calvary
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may
be made to the American
Diabetes Association, P.O.
Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia
22312. Online condolences
may be shared with
the family at ghherrmann.
com.
Joseph L. “Leo” Roll, 98, of
Indianapolis, died June 5,
2010. He was born January
27, 1912 in Indianapolis to
the late James and Barbara
(Kuntz) Roll. Joseph was a
former member at St. Patrick
Catholic Church. He worked
as a shipping clerk for PR
Mallory for 40+ years, retiring
in 1977. Joseph was a member
of the American Legion
Post #88, and served in the
Army Air Corp during WWII.
Survivors include his sons,
David (Kathy) Roll and Joseph
Roll; five grandchildren,
Jeremy, Kristin, Eric, Nick,
and Christopher; and three
great grandchildren, Nolan,
Chase, and Alexis. He was
preceded in death by his
wife, Irma J. (Stuart) Roll; and
daughter, Judith Haworth.
Services were held June 8 at
G.H. Herrmann E. St. Funeral
Home with the burial at Forest
Lawn Memory Gardens.
Obits 06.03.10
Patricia M. Calhoun, 78, died May 30, 2010. She was born in Beech Grove to the late James and Anna Arkins in 1931. She was employed for 25 years at Blue Cross and later worked for the State of Indiana in the licensing department. Patricia is survived by three sons, Jeff(Sameia),Brian(Lisa) and Kelly(April)Calhoun; four daughters, Stephanie Calhoun,Denise(Kevin) Whittington, Kimberly(Dave)Crowe and Michele Walker; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grand children. Patricia was preceded in death by her daughter Maureen Calhoun and her husband William Calhoun. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 5, at Little and Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. with services following immediately after.
Patrick Richard Collins, 61, Indianapolis, died May 23, 2010. He was born December 30, 1948, in Yokohama, Japan to the late Francis and Helen Collins. Patrick was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and he retired from IPL after many years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Gilchrist;step-daughters, Julie and Sissy; step-sons, Teddy and Bruce; sister, Judy Schmaltz; brother, Stephen Collins; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Debbie Rivers; and brother, Michael Collins. Services were held May 29 at Little & Sons Beech Grove Chapel with the burial following at Acton Cemetery.
Howard Lawrence Hallewell, 71, died May 31, 2010 in Beech Grove. He was born July 27, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio to Howard Hallewell and Wanda (Reeves) Hallewell Castle who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and his wife Jeffie C. (Wright). He was a United States Navy Veteran and a member of the Steel Workers Union. He is survived by his sons, Bryan, David (Lori), and Keith (April) Folgers; daughter, Teresa L. Melton; sisters, Emma (Tom) Jones and Goldie & Alberta Hallewell; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements were made by Fountain Square Mortuary.
Richard Allen Irvin, 50, died May 30, 2010. He was born May 2, 1960 to Wesley Ray and Evelyn Luciel (Butler) Irvin , Sr. in Indianapolis. His father preceded him in death, along with his sister Margaret L. Hope. He was a delivery driver for Butler Veterian Supply Company. Survivors include his mother; brothers, Wesley Ray Irvin, Jr., Terry Bruce, Irvin and Robert (Tina) Butler; sisters, Vickie (Jack) Bradley and Anna (Bob) Haegele. The funeral will be held June 3 at Fountain Square Mortuary from 1 – 2 p.m. with the graveside service following at 2:30 p.m. at New Crown Cemetery.
Obits 05.27.10
Charles A. Brouhard died May 18, 2010. He was born on December 14, 1919 near New Augusta, Indiana to Albert and Rosa Lee (Abrams) Brouhard. Charles was an active member of Community Church of Greenwood. He retired from Allison Transmission/General Motors after 27 years and began a 16-year career with F.C. Tucker as a realtor and broker. He is survived by daughters, Joann (Richard) Cribbs and Jeannie (W. David) Heckler; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 61 years, Ruth Virginia (Young) Brouhard; brother, John Harry Brouhard; and sister, Martha Elizabeth (Brouhard) Schooley. Memorial contributions can be made to Gideons International. A celebration of life was held at Community Church of Greenwood.
Lawrence “Larry” Burdett, 56, of Franklin died May 14, 2010. He is survived by his wife Candi Burdett; six children, Jennifer Toller, Chris Burdett, Brandy McGill, Derrick Burdett, Jesse Oliver and Craig Oliver; and sister Sandy Lenzy. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made with the Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Samuel Marland Ekis died May 12, 2010. He was born on December 19, 1967 in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Sam is preceded in death by his father, Marland John Ekis, and nephew, Ryan Matthew Stevenson. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Laura; daughters, Sarah and Taryn; sons, Eric and Jonathon; mother, Patti Ekis; brothers, John and Ron Ekis; sisters, Marcella Roessler and Jocelyn Stevenson; nieces and nephews, Randon Stevenson, LaKrista Ekis, Damon Roessler, LaiCee Ekis, Tori Roessler, Dakota Ekis, Jocelyn Ekis, Cheyenne Ekis, Justin Emery, Travis Emery, and Salvador Emery; and great nieces, Brooke Roessler and Icelynn Stevenson. Memorial services were held May 15 at Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel.
Calvin Arthur Grubb, Jr. 62, died May 22, 2010. He was born Dec. 5, 1947 in Bloomington to Calvin Arthur & Juanita Joan (Holt) Grubb, Sr. who preceded him in death. He was a hardwood floor layer and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Angela M. (Wesley) Frederick; brother, Richard L. Grubb; sister, Emma J. (Edward) Smith; and three grandchildren. Services were held on May 25 at the Fountain Square Mortuary with the burial following at New Crown Cemetary with graveside military honors.
Jeffie Cordelia (Wright) Folgers Hallewell, 64, died May 20, 2010. She was born on September 19, 1945 to John and Mozelle (Chaudle) Wright in Port St. Joe, Florida. Her parents and brother Kenneth Wright preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Howard Lawrence Hallewell; sons, Bryan, David (Lori) and Keith (April) Folgers; daughter, Teresa L. Melton; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a homemaker. There were no services. Arrangements made by Fountain Square Mortuary.
David Bruce Kord, 57, of Indianapolis, died May 14, 2010. He was born June 25, 1952 in Beech Grove. David worked as a machine operator at Bowers Envelope for over 25 years. David is survived by his children, Casey Hatcher, and triplets, Danny, Dale, and Darla Kord; mother, Delores Kord; sister, Karen Sprong; brother, Bill Kord; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Kord, and grandson, Jacob Kord. Funeral services were held May 18 at Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel. In memory of David, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Mary Janet Lambert, 68, of Indianapolis, died May 17, 2010. Janet retired from JP Chase Bank. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Batman; son,David (Jennifer) Lambert; sisters, Gail Spence, Phyllis Horton and Brenda Stack; four granddaughters and one great-grandson. Services were held on May 24 at Crown Hill Funeral Home with burial following at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Marie Olyne (Denton) Roddy Mears, 69, of Indianapolis, died May 18, 2010 in Beech Grove. She was born March 20, 1941 in Moss, TN to Grover and Avo (Grace) Denton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husbands, Guy M. Roddy, Sr. and William H. Mears. Survivors include her sons, Roger G., Donald L., Guy M. (Jane E.) Roddy, Jr. and Charles O. (Donna) Brockman; daughters, Patricia A. Naugle and Karen Y. (Gary L.) Mann; sisters, Irene Denton and Molene Daniel; brothers, Darrell L. (Sue) Denton and Fowler R. (Janice) Denton; nine grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Fountain Square Mortuary on May 22. Burial was in the Washington Park East Cemetery.
Jo Ann Minton, 64, of Indianapolis, died May 11, 2010. She was born March 27, 1946, in Faubush, Kentucky to the late Buford and Sarah Daulton. Jo Ann was a homemaker. Her husband, Ray Minton, and sister, Josephine Daulton, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Steve (Ginny) Minton; grandchildren, Jesse and Jordan Raye Minton; and sisters, Earline (Louie) Hart, Winnie (Ronnie) Rainwater, Katie (Louie) Dalton and Regina Watkins. Services were held May 15 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue.
Alice “Jean” Smith, 78, of Indianapolis, died May 23, 2010. She was born in Indianapolis to the late Jasper and Catherine Shutters. Jean was a bookkeeper at the Fireside South Restaurant for 10 years and was a member of Prince of Peace United Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Carl E. Smith; daughters, Sharon and Deborah Smith; sister, Frieda Bovard; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews. Services were held May 26 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace United Christian Church, 3050 Smokey Row Rd., Bargersville, IN, 46106.
John Marcus Stapert, died May 22, 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis and a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Norma Jean Stapert; daughters, Pamela J. Stapert and Lisa K. (David)Briney; son, Douglas K. Stapert and five grandchildren. Services were held May 26 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6630 Southeastern Ave. The entombment was held at Washington Park East Cemetery.
Ann (Kessinger) Wilson, 85, of Beech Grove, died May 18, 2010 after battling a long illness. Ann was born in a log cabin in Morgantown, Kentucky (Butler Co.) to Estil and Pearl Kessinger. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Hardy R. Wilson; four brothers, Jim (Jean), Albert (Joanne), Lindy and Carlos Lee Kessinger; sister, Mae Curry; son-in-law, Bob D. Harper; and granddaughter, Teresa Harper. She is survived b her son, Hardy B. Wilson (Kandy); daughter, Ethel Harper Glasgow; brother, Alvin Kessinger; grandchildren, Robert Harper, Teresa Harper, Ann Marie Wilson, Jennifer Wilson; great-grandchildren, Cassie, Clayon, Samantha, Thomas, Shane, Shawn and Rosa; and one great-great-granddaughter, Harley Ann. Arrangements were made by Little & Sons Funeral Home with the burial at Washington Park East.
Obits 05.20.10
Larry L. Dailey, 66, of Indianapolis, died May 7, 2010. He was born January 9, 1944 in Linton, IN, the son of Floyd and Audrey Dailey. Larry is survived by his mother, Audrey Dailey; his wife, Rosalee Dailey; daughter, Sherry Farris; son, Danny Dailey; five grandchildren; sister, Peggy L. Wonder; and brother, Ronald E. Dailey. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Dailey. Services were held May 10 at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave. Burial at New Palestine Cemetery, New Palestine.
Lloyd J. Hillenburg, 82, died May 10, 2010 at Greenwood Village South. Born on Oct. 4, 1927 in Chapel Hill to the late Marshall & Eva (Prince) Hillenburg; he was a veteran of the US Army-Air Force. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Norma (Norman); two children, Brenda (Sonny) Carter, Dan (Debbie) Hillenburg; two grandchildren, Troy Hutcheson, John (Laura) Hillenburg; two great grandchildren, Monique & Taylor Hutcheson; siblings, Willard (Mary Ann) Hillenburg, Carrie Laverne (Ray) Martindale & Galis (Lois) Hillenburg and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings; Waneeta (Ervin) Kinser & Wanda Chandler. Funeral services were held on May 13 at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, State Road 135 & Olive Branch Road. Burial at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Karen Sue (Neal) Levell, 62, of Greenwood, died May 7, 2010. She was born June 29, 1947, the daughter of Irvin and Bernice (Smith) Neal. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tom; 4 children, Donna (Scott) Lynch, Lisa (Dan) Burkman, Diane (Cory) Schmelzle and Gregory (Diannah) Levell; sister, Nancy Neal and 16 grandchildren. She was a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and retired from Eli Lilly after 26 years. Services were held at Holy Name Catholic Church, 89 N. 17th Ave. Beech Grove by G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home 1605 S. St. Rd. 135 and Olive Branch Road on May 11. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Annette M. (O’Daniel) Riddle, 70, of Indianapolis died May 12, 2010. She was born September 28, 1939 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to the late Lones B. and Hazel E. O’Daniel. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Warman and brothers, Harold and William “Bill” O’Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald J. Riddle; and half-brother, Lones B. O’Daniel, Jr. Annette had worked for Cracker Barrel in Indianapolis as a food server. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christ Baptist Church in Beech Grove. Funeral held May 15 at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St., Beech Grove. Burial followed at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery in Anderson, IN.
Sr. Mary Henry Schiff (formerly Gertrude Madeline), 94, died on May 18, 2010. She was born in 1915 to Fred and Theresa Schiff. She was a founding member of Our Lady Of Grace Monastery. She is survived by her sisters, Madeline Fletchall and Pauline Nelson; several nieces and nephews; and her religious community. Viewing will be May 20 at St. Paul Hermitage, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Reception of the body will take place at Our Lady of Grace Monastery at 4 p.m. with viewing until 8 p.m. Wake service at 7 p.m. Funeral will be held May 21 at 4 p.m. with viewing from 2 p.m. Contributions in memory of Sr. Mary Henry may be made to the Sister’s Retirement Fund, C/O Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove, IN, 46107. Little and Sons Funeral Home have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Joseph David Cleary, 53, of Indianapolis, died May 13, 2010. He was born January 29, 1957 in Indianapolis. Joseph served in the Navy on the US Forrestal Aircraft Carrier. He was an employee at St. Vincent New Hope for 25 years and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. In honor of his brother, Joseph organized the Paul Cleary Memorial Golf Outing annually. Survivors include his daughters, Crystal Cleary, Angie (Joe) Worden, Nicole (Andrew) Pence; granddaughter, Kylee Worden; parents, Paul and Marlene Cleary; brothers, Jim (Karen) Cleary, Mark (Marcia) Cleary, Mike (Carla) Cleary, Jesse (Jody) Cleary; sister-in-law, Jeannie Cleary. His brother, Paul Cleary, preceded him in death. Services were held May 17 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue. Burial followed at The Gardens at Olive Branch Cemetery and Mausoleum Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe’s honor to further cancer research to the Joe Cleary Memorial at National City Bank.