OBITUARIES

Tessa Marie Cothron Meriwether

Tessa Marie Cothron Meriwether

Aug 7, 2023

 

Tessa Marie Cothron Meriwether, 41, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday August 7.  She was born on September 25, 1981, in Beech Grove, Indiana.

 Tessa enjoyed days on the beach and traveling.  She was a huge music lover.  She enjoyed taking photos, working on scrapbooking, arts and crafts.  She was a real estate agent for commercial property.   Her family...

Matthew "Matt" Sparks

Matthew "Matt" Sparks

Aug 6, 2023

 

Matthew “Matt” D. Sparks

65, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 6, 2023. Matt was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Don & Florence Sparks on January 4, 1958. He graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School and went on to marry the love of his life, Bobbi (Conover) Sparks on August 21, 1976. They would have celebrated their 47th...

William "Bill" Harold Needham

William "Bill" Harold Needham

Aug 2, 2023

 

William “Bill” Harold Needham, 78, of Indianapolis passed away August 2, 2023.  He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on March 6, 1945 to William Harold and Evelyn Behny Needham. 

Bill was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and Purdue University.  He retired from RCA / Thompson Consumer Electronics. 

Bill enjoyed shooting and target practice; he was a lifetime...

Nate Raab

Nate Raab

Aug 1, 2023

 

Nathaniel “Nate” Raab, 26, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on August 1, 2023.

Nate earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Indianapolis and was passionate about his work as an audio-visual engineer and musician.

Nate was the most loving husband and father. Nate and Bekah tied the knot on August 11, 2018, and would have celebrated 5 years...

Robert "Gene" Cory

Robert "Gene" Cory

Jul 28, 2023

Robert Eugene Cory, 65,  loving Uncle and devoted brother, passed away shortly after speaking to his sister on July 17th.  Bob (to his friends) or Gene as he was referred to by his family, proudly served in the US army and after his retirement became a skilled carpenter.  Gene loved his family and was never too busy to babysit with...

Rita Michele Maguire

Rita Michele Maguire

Jul 25, 2023

Rita Michele (Kesterson) Maguire, passed away on July 25th following a courageous, nine -month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 67 years old. 

Rita was born October 6, 1955, in Beech Grove and grew up on the southside of Indianapolis. As the fifth child in a large, Catholic family with 10 children – nine girls and one boy – Rita...

Elizabeth McDonald

Elizabeth McDonald

Jul 19, 2023

 

Elizabeth “Betty” Louise McDonald, 95, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully Wednesday July 19, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born July 16, 1928, in Corning, Indiana to George and Rose (Colvin) Wilson being one of 12 children to this union.

Betty married the love of her life, Joseph Leo McDonald, in 1948 and they celebrated 50 wonderful...

Carl R. Shock

Carl R. Shock

Jul 15, 2023

Carl R. Shock, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 15, 2023. Carl was born to the late Carl & Burnetta Shock on November 22, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Carl graduated from Manual High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Carl married the love of his life, Joan (Clark) Shock on January 22, 1951. Carl...

Ronzell "Ron" B. Collins

Ronzell "Ron" B. Collins

Jul 14, 2023

 

Ronzell “Ron” B. Collins, a faithful servant to his country was called home on Friday July 14, 2023.  He was born on November 28, 1937, in Indianapolis to Leona Reynolds Collins. 

Ron heard the call of his country and joined the Marines after the Korean War.  He was part of the Joie Chitwood Auto Thrill Show as a...

Juris Francis Megnis

Juris Francis Megnis

Jul 12, 2023

 

Juris Francis Megnis, 81 of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  He was born November 30, 1941, in Kuldiga, Latvia.

Juris faithfully served his adopted country in the Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a private first class and was a armor crewman and typist for the 1st Infantry.  After serving in the Army he became an...

David L. Steelman

David L. Steelman

Jul 3, 2023

 

David L. Steelman, 65, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday July 3, 2023.  He was born June 2, 1958, in Beech Grove.

David graduated from Center Grove High School in 1976. He then attended Central Nine to complete his training to be a machinist and went on to an apprenticeship and a career with...

Terry F. McGlinchey

Terry F. McGlinchey

Jun 23, 2023

 

Terry F. McGlinchey, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 23, 2023. Terry was born in Indianapolis, to the late Francis & Eloise McGlinchey, on July 4, 1936. He attended St, Philip Neri Catholic Elementary School and was a graduate of Cathedral High School and Marion College. Terry was a veteran of the United States Army initially enlisting in...

Joan Louise Fox Wilhelm

Joan Louise Fox Wilhelm

Jun 22, 2023

 

Joan Louise Fox Wilhelm of Indianapolis died on June 22, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 25, 1933, to the late Harry and Mabel Fox and 5 siblings.

She is survived by her children Beth, Christopher (Elizabeth), Francis III (Pamela), Nicholas, and Benjamin (Karen), 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her...

Diana Caroline Ray Music

Diana Caroline Ray Music

Jun 21, 2023

 

               Diana Caroline (Ray) Music, 83 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21, 2023.  She was born January 16, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to Tony and Ruth (Ripberger) Ray.

                 

         Diane graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  On January 27, 1962 she married the love of her life, Dick,...

Doris L. Cummings

Doris L. Cummings

Jun 19, 2023

 

Doris L. Cummings, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 19, 2023. Doris was born to the late James & Viola Spears on February 14, 1928, in Indianapolis. Doris retired from Indiana Bell after 20 years and could be found shopping at Target. Kroger, Meijer, and Kohl’s most days. She also loved her Soap Opera’s when she was younger.

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Michael B. McCurry Sr.

Michael B. McCurry Sr.

Jun 19, 2023

 

 

Michael B. McCurry SR, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on June 19, 2023. Michael was born to the late William & Faye McCurry, on June 12, 1947, in Indianapolis. Michael graduated from Manual High School in 1965. He went on to marry his wife, Sharon, of 37 years in 1985. Michael had a generous heart and...

Christine Marie Stine

Christine Marie Stine

Jun 17, 2023

 

Christine Marie Stine, 59 of Groveland, passed away on June 17, 2023, at her family farm.  She died peacefully in the home where she grew up, surrounded by family.

Christine was born in Indianapolis on June 30th, 1963, to Charles and Rose (Gordon) Stine.  She graduated from Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Indiana in 1981.  She married the...

Mary A. Schutz

Mary A. Schutz

Jun 15, 2023

 

Mary A. Schutz, 89 of Indianapolis died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  She was born on December 21, 1933 in Jasper, Indiana.

Mary was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.  She was a huge fan of Purdue.  She enjoyed doing yard work, knitting, sewing, and reading books.  Her most enjoyment in life was...

Michael Anthony Bova

Michael Anthony Bova

Jun 11, 2023

 

Michael Anthony Bova, 20, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 11, 2023. Michael was born in Indianapolis, to Michael and Melissa Bova on June 16, 2002. Michael attended St. Jude Catholic School and Roncalli High School and finished his High School years at Greenwood High School. Growing up, Michael played almost every sport imaginable, but football was his true...

Adelaide Lillian Daly

Adelaide Lillian Daly

Jun 9, 2023

Adelaide Lillian Daly

99, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 9, 2023. Adelaide was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Bert and Adelaide Stewart on August 31, 1923. Adelaide loved to travel with friends and family. She especially enjoyed Paradise Island and Aruba. In her younger years she loved to crochet and cross stitch. She loved spending time...

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