OBITUARIES

Lillian  Mary Johnson

Lillian Mary Johnson

Sep 6, 2017

Lillian Mary Johnson, infant daughter of Wesley J. and Angela M. (Brett) Johnson, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Lillian was born one hour before she was called to her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, William J. Johnson. Survivors include her loving parents, Wesley and Angie of Indianapolis;...

Otto Gmuender

Otto Gmuender

Aug 31, 2017

Otto Gmuender, 87, of Indianapolis and formerly of Sag Harbor, New York, passed away August 31, 2017 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Otto was born May 27, 1930 in Bad Wurzach, Germany to the late Jakob and Anna (Petretti) Gmuender. On November 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth M. Bernhardt. Otto proudly served his country in...

Oscar  G.  Ritchie, Sr.

Oscar G. Ritchie, Sr.

Aug 28, 2017

Oscar G. Ritchie, Sr., 74, Indianapolis, passed away August 28, 2017. Mr. Ritchie was born February 5, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Oscar and Margaret (Mills) Ritchie. Oscar ran a laundry route for 38 years, starting with Mechanics Laundry and retiring from Cintas in 2010. He proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in...

Martha  M. Sufan

Martha M. Sufan

Aug 22, 2017

Martha M. Sufan, 88, Beech Grove, passed away August 22, 2017. Mrs. Sufan was born November 3, 1928, in Ain-Arik, Palestine, to the late Minwer and Zareefa (Saba) Sabbah. A longtime member of Holy Name Catholic Church, she was an avid gardener. She took great pride in growing flowers and vegetables. Her greatest accomplishment was her family, and she loved...

Earl  R.  Riggin

Earl R. Riggin

Aug 18, 2017

Earl R. Riggin, 80, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home August 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born October 11, 1936, in Indianapolis, to the late Richard P. and Jessie (Harmening) Riggin. He graduated from Manual High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Earl worked for the United States Postal Service for 35 years,...

Kristie Marie Feltz Apple

Kristie Marie Feltz Apple

Aug 15, 2017

Kristie Marie Feltz Apple, 47, of New Palestine, passed away August 15, 2017 at Community Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Indianapolis on October 16, 1969, Kristie was the daughter of the late Albert Joseph Feltz, Jr. and Theresa Elizabeth (Diekhoff) Feltz; both of her birth parents preceded her in death. Following the death of her parents at a young...

Sheila  Jean  Reid

Sheila Jean Reid

Aug 11, 2017

Sheila Jean Reid, 71, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at home August 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sheila was born April 7, 1946, in New Britain, Connecticut, to the late William Budge and Selina Elizabeth (Martin) Reid. She graduated from Charleston (IL) High School in 1964. Sheila enjoyed a 32 year career as a legal assistant with...

Patrick  Joseph  Bennett, IV

Patrick Joseph Bennett, IV

Aug 7, 2017

Patrick Joseph Bennett IV died peacefully at home Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born to the late Patrick & Margaret Bennett in Universal, IN on April 4, 1933. Pat spent 40 years as an attorney, much of it at his firm Bennett & Sheff in Indianapolis. He passed the bar after finishing IU law school with four children at...

Michael  D.  Williams

Michael D. Williams

Aug 7, 2017

Michael D. Williams, 59, Indianapolis, passed away August 7, 2017, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Mike was born September 6, 1957, in Indianapolis, to the late Guy R. and W. Joan (Ping) Williams. He worked as a self-employed painter through the years. Mike was an avid Colts, Indiana University, and Notre Dame fan. He will be fondly remembered by his...

Elizabeth  M.  Clark

Elizabeth M. Clark

Aug 7, 2017

Elizabeth M. Clark, 94, Indianapolis, passed away August 7, 2017. She was born June 21, 1923, in Indianapolis, to the late Martha and Orville Stevason. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Clark; brothers, Eugene, James, and Tom Stevason. Survivors include a daughter, Karen (Danny) Shine; son, Craig (Debi) Clark; sisters, Nora May Cunningham, Mary Ellen O’Donnell;...

Steven  W.  Comley

Steven W. Comley

Aug 1, 2017

Steven W. Comley, 66, Indianapolis, passed away August 1, 2017. Steve was born October 6, 1950, in Beech Grove, to the late William G. and Rosemund Marie (Huck) Comley. Steve graduated from Kennedy Memorial High School (formerly Sacred Heart) and attended IUPUI. He worked for Eli Lilly & Co. for 39 years, retiring in 2008. Following retirement, he worked for...

Florence Abigail Miller

Florence Abigail Miller

Jul 30, 2017

Florence Abigail Miller, 93, Indianapolis, died July 30, 2017. She was born June 16, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Paul Henry and Rosemary Frances (Maloy) McGauley. Flo served in the Navy during World War II. It was during that time that she met W. Thomas Miller and they were married in 1946 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel...

Michael T.  Bova, Jr.

Michael T. Bova, Jr.

Jul 30, 2017

Michael T. Bova, Jr., 85, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away July 30, 2017. Mike Jr. was born October 3, 1931, to the late Michael and Josephine (Mascari) Bova. He worked in the produce business for years having been a partner in the Bova Fruit Company, Independent Potato Company and Independent Banana Company. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic...

Rosemary T.  "Rory"  Wyss

Rosemary T. "Rory" Wyss

Jul 29, 2017

Rosemary T. “Rory” Wyss, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2017. Rory was born October 15, 1956, in Indianapolis, to the late William and Gertrude (Koers) Wyss. Celebrating her life are sisters, Angela Wyss Brown and Jeannine Wyss Boyd of Dallas; nephews, Trent and Travis Brown and their families and Ian Boyd; beloved aunt, Marlene Koers; numerous cousins and...

Bridget Josephine Belyea Carr

Bridget Josephine Belyea Carr

Jul 28, 2017

Bridget Josephine Belyea “JoJo” Carr, 73, Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2017. JoJo was born March 3, 1944, in Indianapolis, to the late John and Bridget (McCahill) Carr. Jo was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. She was employed through the years at St. Augustine Home, Robin Run, and Americana Nursing Home. Jo enjoyed...

Kathleen "Kay" Beeson

Kathleen "Kay" Beeson

Jul 25, 2017

Kathleen (Kay) Beeson, of Flat Rock, formerly of Beech Grove, died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Kay was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Edinburgh, Indiana and formerly of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Beech Grove. Kay was born October 25th, 1947 in Beech Grove, Indiana to Charles Joseph (Joe) and Kathleen Mildred (Kit) Buckel who...

Jacqueline "Jackie"  Fertig

Jacqueline "Jackie" Fertig

Jul 19, 2017

Jacqueline “Jackie” Fertig, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Forest Creek Village in Indianapolis. Born May 15, 1929, Jackie was the daughter of the late Fred and Sarah (Rigdon) Cooke. She was united in marriage to her husband, Daniel Fertig, he also preceded her in death. Jackie worked as the mail room...

Miriam Eby "Mimi"  Cullom

Miriam Eby "Mimi" Cullom

Jul 16, 2017

Miriam Eby "Mimi" (Hartz) Cullom, 82, Indianapolis, passed away July 16, 2017. Mrs. Cullom was born September 1, 1934, in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, to the late Calvin and Margaret (Eby) Hartz. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was a registered nurse. Mrs. Cullom enjoyed international travel with her late husband. She was also a supporter of the fine arts,...

Cathy  L.  Belter

Cathy L. Belter

Jul 16, 2017

Cathy L. Belter, 60, Indianapolis, passed away July 16, 2017. Cathy was born March 23, 1957, in Indianapolis, to the late Ernest G. and Ruth (Petty) Summers. Cathy was a graduate of Warren Central High School and had worked at Bob Evans. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and attended the Emmanuel Church of Greenwood. Survivors include her...

Joan  P.  (Rode) McKinley

Joan P. (Rode) McKinley

Jul 13, 2017

Joan P. (Rode) McKinley, 66, passed away July 13, 2017. She was born December 1, 1950, in Beech Grove, to the late Walter and Irene Rode, the 4th of 8 children. She married Maynard McKinley on November 16th, 1974, and they raised one son, Michael. She lived her life serving others through her work at St. Jude Catholic Church, where...

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