OBITUARIES

John Joseph Guilfoy Jr.

John Joseph Guilfoy Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

 

John Joseph Guilfoy Jr.

73, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 7, 2023. John was born in Indianapolis on February 12, 1950, to the late John & Catherine Guilfoy. John was a 1968 graduate of Cathedral High School. John spent most of his career in the produce industry and retired from the Indianapolis Fruit Company. John was never afraid...

Margaret Jane Slinger

Margaret Jane Slinger

Jun 1, 2023

 

Margaret Jane Slinger, 82 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  She was born on February 18, 1941, in Parson, Kansas.

Margaret was raised on a farm in Kansas.  From her early childhood, on the farm, she learned the value of hard work.  She loved gardening, flowers, birdwatching, crocheting, and doing jigsaw puzzles, camping and fishing. ...

John Charles Welch

John Charles Welch

May 31, 2023

 

John Charles Welch, 81 of Okeechobee, Florida, formerly of Indianapolis, took the hand of Jesus on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  He was born on March 26, 1942 in Indianapolis. 

John served in the U.S. Navy.  He worked for Ford Motor until his retirement.  He was a member of Southport Masonic Lodge.  He was a member of Fort Drum Community...

Dolores Catherine Woods

Dolores Catherine Woods

May 27, 2023

 

Dolores Catherine Kuntemeier Woods, 93 of Greenwood, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023.  She was born on October 15, 1929, in St. Louis Missouri.

On May 15, 1954, she married the love of her life Edward J. Woods.  Together they had loving and caring adventures.  She was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, where she helped give communion...

Joseph C. Bova

Joseph C. Bova

May 23, 2023

Joseph C. Bova, 93, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away May 23, 2023.  Mr. Bova was born one of twelve children to the late Michael and Josephine (Mascari) Bova.  He married JoAnn (Pons) Bova on June 14, 1953, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and she survives.  Joe graduated from Emmerich Manual High School and proudly served in the United States Army. ...

Therese C. Rolfsen Mappes

Therese C. Rolfsen Mappes

May 20, 2023

Therese C. Rolfsen Mappes, 92, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away May 20, 2023.  Mrs. Mappes was born June 23, 1930, to the late George B. and Magdalene (Wittekind) Rolfsen.  Terry attended St. Roch Grade School and Sacred Heart High School.  She married her high school sweetheart, Norbert Mappes, in 1949; he preceded her in death in 2002.  As a...

Helen M. Lawler

Helen M. Lawler

May 17, 2023

Helen M. Lawler, 93 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Helen had worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Dana Corporation in Richmond, Indiana. She was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church. After raising her family in Richmond, Indiana, Helen and her husband...

Ronald David Doyle Jr.

Ronald David Doyle Jr.

May 14, 2023

 

Ronald David Doyle Jr, 65 of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 14, 2023.  He was born on July 30, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky.

David received an associate in engineering from the University of Louisville.   David met the love of his life while at U of L, Sally Shouse. They married on August 15, 1987.

David had...

Timothy "Fritz" Parson

Timothy "Fritz" Parson

May 13, 2023

Timothy “Fritz” Parson, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away at his home on May 13, 2023. Tim was born in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Robert & Mary Parson on June 1, 1966. He enjoyed College Sports and was an avid Notre Dame football fan! Tim loved animals, especially his best “four-legged” friend “Ginger”. He could often be found watching old...

Lewis "Lew" Galati

Lewis "Lew" Galati

May 11, 2023

Lewis “Lew” Galati, 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 27, 1926, to the late James A & Marietta (Mirra) Galati.  He was graduate of Seymour High School, class of 1944.  After high school, he served for 2...

Mary Frances Crampton

Mary Frances Crampton

May 11, 2023

Mary Frances (Tietz) Crampton went to be with The Lord on May 11, 2023. She died peacefully of natural causes after a brief stay in hospice care. She is survived by two siblings - Anthony Tietz (Jane) and Patricia Newman, her two children Jane Kress (Paul) and Thomas Crampton, Jr (Heather), five grandchildren (Rachel Viras (Sehul), Meredith Kress, Alexander Crampton...

Adelle "Dolly" Irene Rougeau

Adelle "Dolly" Irene Rougeau

May 9, 2023

 

Adelle “Dolly” Irene Rougeau, 94 of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023.  She was born on November 10, 1928, in Mackville, Wisconsin.

Dolly was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.  She volunteered at the adult daycare center in Naperville, Illinois. She was girl scout leader at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a den mother for the...

Pamela J. Leffler

Pamela J. Leffler

May 8, 2023

 

Pamela J. Leffler, 74, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on May 8, 2023, after a brief illness. Pam was born to the late Harry & Gloria Docke on June 10, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Ronnie Leffler on December 14, 1974. Pam was a graduate of Southport High School and went on to...

Anna "Ann" Catherine Turner

Anna "Ann" Catherine Turner

Apr 30, 2023

 

Anna “Ann” Catherine Turner, 87, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, April 30, 2023.  She was born on January 16, 1936, in Indianapolis to Harry and Antoinette Benedick Pringle. 

On August 22, 1953, she married the love of her life William “Bill” Turner Jr.  They would have celebrated 70 years together this year.

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Roger "Rinell" Vincent

Roger "Rinell" Vincent

Apr 20, 2023

 

Roger “Rinell'' Vincent, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at home with the love of his wife & children surrounding him.  He made his home in Factoryville, PA for 38 years, then in Snow Hill, MD before his final home in Indianapolis, IN.  He was the son of the late Roger Rex Vincent and Elaine Lydia...

Harry A. Bray

Harry A. Bray

Apr 20, 2023

Harry A. Bray, 81, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away April 20, 2023 surrounded by his family.  Mr. Bray was born January 25, 1942, to the late Harry A. and Vivian (Sharkey) Bray.  He married Marlayna (Lauricia) Bray on June 14, 1977, and she survives, along with their two children, Nicholas and Vivien Alexsis (Hari).  Harry graduated from Cathedral High School...

Janko Pozek

Janko Pozek

Apr 13, 2023

 

Janko Pozek, 88, of Avon, passed away on April 13, 2023. Janko was born to the late Ferdinand & Meria Pozek on February 13, 1935 in Slovenia. Janko was a Master Carpenter who took pride in his work, and loved working with his hands. He enjoyed his flower & vegetable gardens. Janko met his wife, Josefina while country line...

Mary Carolyn Johnston

Mary Carolyn Johnston

Apr 12, 2023

 

Mary Carolyn Johnston, 95, of Greenwood, passed away April 12.  She was born July 29, 1927 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Maurice and Lucille Breen Fuchtman. 

Carolyn was a teacher before becoming a mother.  She was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, and a member of the Keenagers Group. She was a member of the Daughters...

Dorothy "Dottie" Anne Clark

Dorothy "Dottie" Anne Clark

Apr 8, 2023

 

Dorothy “Dottie” Anne Clark, 74 of Greenwood, Indiana died Saturday April 8, 2023.  She was born January 31, 1949, in Beverly, Massachusetts. 

Dottie was a registered nurse with Community Hospital East and Perry Township Schools. She served proudly in the U.S. Air Force where she met and married her husband, Dennis Clark. 

Dottie enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, and playing...

Geraldine "Gerry" F. Wright

Geraldine "Gerry" F. Wright

Apr 5, 2023

 

Geraldine “Gerry” F. Wright, age 89, died on April 5, 2023, after a short illness.  She was born on January 28, 1934 to the late John and Anne (Mennel) Gray in Indianapolis.   She attended Sacred Heart Elementary and High School graduating in 1951.  After graduation, she first worked at Indiana Bell Telephone Company.  After passing the Civil Service exam,...

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