Stanley Gordon Jones, Jr.
Feb 6, 2017
Stan Jones, who transformed education in Indiana and throughout the nation as a long-time state legislator, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education, and founder and president of the national nonprofit Complete College America, passed away peacefully at his home in Indianapolis on Monday, February 6, 2017 while surrounded by family. An engineering graduate of Purdue University, Stan served as Student Body...
Patricia Ann Schubach
Feb 5, 2017
Patricia Anne Schubach, 83, Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis on December 15, 1933. Patricia was a loving wife, mother of 8, grandmother of 17, and great grandmother of 6 who always put others first. She was a wonderful cook who never let anyone leave her house hungry; a talented seamstress who could sew...
Stephen Joseph Schaefer
Feb 5, 2017
Stephen Joseph Schaefer, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis on June 14, 1941 to Joseph Francis and Dorothy Marie Shannon Schaefer. Steve attended Xavier University and was a graduate of Marian University. He was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was an accountant and worked at Stokely Van...
W. Thomas Miller
Feb 5, 2017
W. Thomas Miller, 90, Indianapolis, passed away on February 5, 2017. He was born June 12, 1926 in Detroit Michigan, to William Tennant and Winifred Cecelia Doerr Miller. Tom served in the Navy during World War II as an aviation radioman. It was during that time that he met Florence A. McGauley and they were married in 1946 in the...
Tipton Joseph Sweany
Jan 31, 2017
Tipton Joseph Sweany passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Tip was born on September 29, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is predeceased by his father, Homer; and mother, Mary Ellen (Bryant) Sweany. Tip is survived by his dear wife of 36 years, Laura (Barnes); sons, Pat and Mike; and his sister, Sally Meth and her husband Robert; and nephews,...
Shirley Gayle Greene
Jan 27, 2017
Shirley Gayle Greene, 80, Mooresville, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis on March 30, 1936 to Raymond and Lenna Duzan. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Ben Davis High School and had attended Herron School of Art as a fine arts major. She worked as a secretary in the chemistry department at IUPUI for many...
Mary Helen Wagner
Jan 25, 2017
Mary H. (White) Wagner, 91, passed away on January 25, 2017. She was born on September 6, 1925 in Indianapolis to David and Estella (Miller) White. Mary married the love of her life, Ralph J. Wagner, on June 22, 1946. Ralph predeceased her in December 1978. Mary graduated from Manual High School in 1942. She worked in inventory for Sani-Serv/Burger...
James 'Jimi' S. Cahill
Jan 24, 2017
James "Jimi" S. Cahill, 62, Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis on June 26, 1954 to James E. and Carole Anne Hamblin Cahill. Jimi retired from Teamsters Local 716 in 2015 after serving as business advisor and 2 terms (6 years) as president. He worked at Southside Ready Mix as a mixer driver for...
Jack Douglas Bartle
Jan 14, 2017
Jack Douglas Bartle, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 14, 2017. Jack was born on February 6, 1936 to the late Marvin and Neoma Bartle in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School and attended Butler University, where he played baseball. He worked for Chrysler for over 30 years. Jack was...
Carl W. Holzer
Jan 12, 2017
Carl William Holzer, 92, of Indianapolis passed away on Thursday January 12, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 20, 1924, he was the son of Ignatius and Emma Holzer. After high school, Carl entered the United States Army and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Carl then returned to Indianapolis and worked for Eli Lilly...
Santa Bayt
Jan 11, 2017
Santa Bayt, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on January 11 in the company of her beloved family. Santa was born on July 27, 1922 and grew up in the Italian neighborhood on the south side of Indianapolis as a member of Holy Rosary Parish. She was the oldest of five children born to Antonia and Demetrio Constantino. She was...
Helen Courtney Keiner
Jan 10, 2017
Helen Courtney Wilson Keiner, 39, Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 19, 1977 to Michael F. and Toni Kniseley Wilson. Courtney was a graduate of Franklin Central High School and Vincennes University where she graduated with high honors. She had been employed as a funeral director for many years. Courtney was...
Saundra P. Hillman
Jan 7, 2017
Saundra "Sandy" P. Hillman, 75, Greenwood, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis on September 1, 1941 to Herbert and Margaret Schilling Pennington. Sandy was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grade School and High School. She retired from Holy Name Catholic School as the school secretary. She had previously worked for Indiana National Bank and Perry...
Kenneth William Oberting
Jan 7, 2017
Kenneth William Oberting, 98, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. he was born in Anderson, IN on April 17, 1918 to Stephen and Elizabeth Linder Oberting. Kenneth was a 1936 graduate of Cathedral High School and served in the US Army during WWII. He was the co-owner of Contract Hardware and Specialties until his retirement in 1986. Kenneth was...
Gerald Wendell 'Jerry' Clark
Jan 4, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Wendell Clark, 77, Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born in Bloomfield, IN on July 17, 1939 to Murl and Geneva Skinner Clark. Jerry was a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer with the Indianapolis Star and News where he worked for 40 years before retiring as chief photographer. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Patricia Ann Candler
Jan 2, 2017
Patricia Ann Kuhn Candler, 65, Indianapolis, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. She was born in Scottsville, KY on July 20, 1951 to James Young and Katheryn Kuhn. Patricia was a 1969 graduate of Harry E. Wood High School and worked as an order analyst for Lane Bryant. She is survived by her husband, Donald Candler; son, Donald Candler II...
James E. Sherman
Dec 22, 2016
James Edwin Sherman, (The Shermanator), was born March 29,1936 to Lester & Vallie White. Grandparents, John & Ruby Sherman (adoptive parents). Jim attended Bunker Hill Grade School & Franklin Township High School. He was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight System. He was a member of Beech Grove Moose and the American Legion. Survived by daughter, Felicia S Sherman...
Michael W. Tex
Dec 21, 2016
Michael Tex, 80, passed away on December 21, 2016. Michael is now with the Lord and reunited with his brothers and parents. Following his graduation from Manual High School, Michael served honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany through 1959. After his military discharge Michael was employed at General Motors until retirement, thus his passion for...
Kathleen 'Kathy' Bilz
Dec 20, 2016
Kathleen "Kathy" Bilz of Greenwood passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was born in 1926 to parents Omer J. and Iona Hobson in French Lick, IN. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" who she married in 1957; and one sister. Kathy was a long time member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements will be...
Ralph Eugene 'Skipp' Eacret
Dec 16, 2016
Ralph "Skipp" Eugene Eacret, Jr., 55, Indianapolis, passed away December 16, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on December 22, 1960 to Ralph E. Eacret and Alberta R. Klein. Skipp worked as an electrician. He is survived by his sons, Joshua and Albert Eacret, both of Indianapolis; father, Ralph E. Eacret, Sr. (Beth), Raleigh,NC; mother, Alberta Klein, Indianapolis; sisters, Diane...
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