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Susie Simms

Susie Simms

Oct 12, 2023

Susie Simms, 78 of Indianapolis (formerly from Canton, Michigan) passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 3, 1945, in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Robert “Slick” and Pauline (Watson) Peeper.

Susie married the love of her life Thomas G. Simms on December 15, 1962. They were happily married for 59 years,...

Emily Nell King

Emily Nell King

Oct 7, 2023

In Loving Memory of Emily Allison King With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Emily Allison King (82), a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend. Emily was born on April 22, 1941, to Myrl Runner Allison and Clarence Allison in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, where she spent her entire life. She departed this world...

Grace Evelyn Kieffer

Grace Evelyn Kieffer

Oct 7, 2023

 

Grace Evelyn Kieffer, 95 of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.  She was born on February 21, 1927, to the late John and Katherine Monaghan Lynskey. 

Grace was a former member of St. Catherine Catholic Church and a member of St Jude Catholic Church. 

Grace will be remembered for her love of her husband and family and...

Bernadette "Bunny" Marie Cassidy

Bernadette "Bunny" Marie Cassidy

Oct 6, 2023

 

Bernadette “Bunny” Marie Cassidy, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023.  She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 1933.

Bunny was married on June 23, 1956, at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in Philadelphia to Daniel Cassidy.    

Bunny was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church for over 50 years.  She enjoyed playing German...

Jennie Margaret Meador Forehand

Jennie Margaret Meador Forehand

Oct 3, 2023

Former Maryland State Senator Jennie Margaret Meador Forehand passed away on October 3, 2023, at age 87, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Jennie was born in Nashville, TN and grew up in Charlotte, NC where she met her husband Bill in 7th grade. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, married in 1958 and moved to Maryland in 1961. ...

Lucy E. Corder

Lucy E. Corder

Oct 2, 2023

Lucy E. Ernstes Corder, 94 of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born August 28, 1929, in Horace, Decatur County, Indiana.

Lucy graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1947.

Lucy worked for Western Electric for 25 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Ave Maria Guild at St. Paul...

Margaret M. Maxwell

Margaret M. Maxwell

Sep 27, 2023

Margaret Mary (Leonard) Maxwell was born October 4, 1924, to Irish immigrants William and Margaret (Tully) Leonard and died September 27, 2023.  Margaret was a life-long Indianapolis resident who dedicated herself to raising children and developing our appreciation for the natural world.  Sunrises, sunsets, birds, thunderstorms, and home-grown tomatoes were all things to be noticed and appreciated.

She was noted...

Della Hoereth

Della Hoereth

Sep 24, 2023

Della M. Hoereth, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Della was born in New York on March 4, 1938, to the late Patrick and Helen Cotter.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Bob, and her sister, Helen.

She grew up in the Bronx where she attended Saint Catharine Academy before...

Henry "Hank" Smith

Henry "Hank" Smith

Sep 21, 2023

Henry "Hank" Smith, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away at his home on September 21, 2023. Henry served in the United States Marine Corp. for over 22 years, in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He had the opportunity to travel the world during his service in the U.S. Marines. Hank worked as a Federal Employee for over 23 years. He...

Thomas R. Plahitko

Thomas R. Plahitko

Sep 17, 2023

Thomas (Tom) R. Plahitko, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 17, 2023. Tom was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Robert & Wanda Plahitko on January 14, 1957. Tom worked as a Tool Designer for Allison Transmission for over 12 years. He enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball and Youth Football when his children were younger, and was also...

Phyllis "Jeanne" Dzienciol

Phyllis "Jeanne" Dzienciol

Sep 17, 2023

 

Phyllis “Jeanne” Dzienciol, 89 of Indianapolis, died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  She was born in 1934 in Granite City, Illinois to Harry and Louise (Pais) Serfas.

Jeanne graduated from Granite City High. After high school, she attended Miss Hickey’s Secretarial School.  She was one of the first three women to finish the nine-month secretarial program...

Beth Ann Dristas

Beth Ann Dristas

Sep 16, 2023

Beth Ann Dristas, 58, of Indianapolis, has left us to be with her Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer that returned fifteen years following her initial triumph. She passed as she lived, beautiful, funny, loving, graceful, and filled with faith. Selflessness has defined her and will continue to do so until the end of time. She leaves...

Colette Dalene Whelan

Colette Dalene Whelan

Sep 15, 2023

 

Colette Dalene Whelan, age 89, of Indianapolis, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at her Indianapolis home.

Born March 9, 1934, in Peoria, she was a daughter to Edward Dale and Gladys Mohr (Meeker). She was a graduate of Academy of Our Lady High School.  In 1958, she married the love of her life, James...

Theresa E. Springman

Theresa E. Springman

Sep 15, 2023

Theresa E. Springman, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born to the late William & Anna Roembke on October 31, 1929, in Indianapolis. Theresa married LeRoy “Chick” Springman on May 21, 1955, and they went on to have 8 children. She loved her career as a Discussion Leader for Weight Watchers...

Patricia O'Connor

Patricia O'Connor

Sep 14, 2023

Patricia O’Connor, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 14, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Hammond Indiana, to the late Earl & Jean O’Connor on August 25, 1940. Patricia worked for several years as a Customer Service Manager for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois. She was a Master Gardener and shared...

Rosalie Ann Rolfsen

Rosalie Ann Rolfsen

Sep 12, 2023

 

Rosalie Ann Rolfsen, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away at her home on September 12, 2023. Rosalie was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Rosalie was born in Indianapolis on December 19, 1937, to the late Charles & Marjorie Betzner. Rosalie was a graduate of Southport High School-Class of 1955. She still enjoyed having lunch with her high school...

James R. "Jim" Lacey

James R. "Jim" Lacey

Sep 11, 2023

James Richard “Jim” Lacey, 74, Indianapolis, passed away September 11, 2023. Jim was born July 31, 1949, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Robert Dale and Betty Jacqueline (Gilbert) Lacey. He graduated from North Central High School, near Sullivan, and attended Indiana State University. Jim worked at Cornelius Printing for more than 20 years and more recently worked for...

C. Lucy Bross

C. Lucy Bross

Sep 10, 2023

 

Cornelia “Lucy” Bross, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 10, 2023. Lucy was born in Rezekne, Latvia on May 27, 1942, to the late Helen & Stanley Kaza. Lucy spent much of her adult life volunteering at many different Catholic Churches around the Eastside of Indianapolis. She enjoyed singing in the church choir at Our Lady of Lourdes...

Jennifer "Jenny" Turner

Jennifer "Jenny" Turner

Sep 10, 2023

 

Jennifer “Jenny” Turner, 50, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on September 10, 2023. Jenny was born to the late Charles & Sandra Edmonds in Beech Grove, Indiana, on July 9, 1973. Jenny worked as an Executive Administrator for One America for over 5 years. Jenny had an undeniable faith in Christ and loved hard. She had a laugh that...

Garry M. Kegley

Garry M. Kegley

Sep 10, 2023

 

INDPLS - Garry M Kegley, 64, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home. He was born April 8, 1959, in Beech Grove, IN. He was a graduate of Perry Meridian HS in 1977. He worked for 30 years in residential buildings as a carpenter. Garry is survived by his mother, Suzanne, and siblings: Tim (Patty), Sara (Scott),...

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