OBITUARIES

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,...

Clara "Jackie" Power

Clara "Jackie" Power

Apr 5, 2023

Clara “Jackie” Power

84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 5, 2023. Jackie was born to the late Herbert & Frances Pierpont on January 9, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jackie worked in Property Management for many years and loved working with her clients. She was also a licensed realtor & broker for F.C. Tucker Property Management, before her retirement...

Matilde Romero

Matilde Romero

Mar 24, 2023

 

Matilde Romero, 90, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Friday March 24, 2023. She was born in Los Cerritos, Panamá to Nemesio Romero and Natividad Nuñez.

Matilde’s greatest joy in life and her greatest love was taking care of her grandkids and great grandkids. She was an amazing seamstress who made her daughter Martha’s wedding...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Childers

Gerald "Jerry" L. Childers

Mar 17, 2023

 

Gerald “Jerry” L. Childers

72, of Greenwood, passed away at home on March 17, 2023. Jerry was born to the late Raymond & Adella Childers on November 8, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jerry retired from Eli Lilly where he specialized in Pharmaceutical Returns. Jerry loved his grandkids and going to their sporting events. He loved being on the water...

Joanne Darmelio

Joanne Darmelio

Mar 15, 2023

 

Joanne Darmelio

 

Born December 21, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of deceased John and Anna ( Harcharic) Gleto. Survived by husband; Philip M Darmelio, married June 29, 1963.  She is survived by sons; John (Brenda) Darmelio; Matthew (Amy) Darmelio, grandchildren; Jessica, Shea, Sophia, Matteo and Massimo, great-grandson; Jensen Johnson, along with sister; Patricia West.  Member of St. Paul’s...

Patricia May Wheeler Holzer

Patricia May Wheeler Holzer

Mar 12, 2023

 

Patricia May Wheeler Holzer, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, March 12.  She was born December 15, 1953, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Jean and Bernice Mooney Wheeler.

Patricia was a member of Nativity Catholic Church and the Southside Ladies.  She enjoyed sewing, baking, quilting, jigsaw puzzles, doing needle work, traveling, and ordering her family around.

Patricia is survived...

Jeanette (Jan) Marie Sperka Kostrzewski

Jeanette (Jan) Marie Sperka Kostrzewski

Mar 10, 2023

 

Jeanette (Jan) Marie Sperka Kostrzewski, formerly of Western Springs, Illinois, died peacefully after a full life on Friday, March 10, 2023.  She was born May 5, 1939, in Chicago. 

She graduated from Loyola University with her bachelor’s degree and masters.  She was a high school counselor with the Chicago Public Schools for over 35 years. 

She enjoyed tennis and...

Chantale Jean-Baptiste

Chantale Jean-Baptiste

Feb 26, 2023

 

Chantale Jean-Baptiste, 58, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 26, 2023. Chantale was born in Belladere, Haiti to the late Anselme & Sylvie Jean-Baptiste on August 17, 1964. Chantale moved to New York over 30 years ago and then made her home in Indianapolis. She loved the Lord and was very strong in her faith. She was a wonderful...

Ronald "Ronnie" Richardson

Ronald "Ronnie" Richardson

Feb 17, 2023

 

Ronald “Ronnie” L.  Richardson, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away at his home on February 17, 2023. Ronnie was born on March 31, 1952, to the late Guy & Dorothy Richardson in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ronnie was a graduate of Southport High School, Class of 1970 and attended Indiana University. Ronnie worked for Allison Transmission for many years. He loved to...

Esperanza "Espie" Moody

Esperanza "Espie" Moody

Feb 16, 2023

 

Esperanza “Espie” Moody, 30, of Indianapolis, passed away at her home on February 16, 2023. Esperanza was born on January 11, 1993, to Chela & Penn Moody in Indianapolis. Espie is a 2011 graduate of Roncalli High School. Espie was full of life and loved spending time with her family, especially her son, Giovani. She was so looking forward...

Michael L. Stout

Michael L. Stout

Feb 16, 2023

Michael L. Stout, 78, Indianapolis, passed away February 16, 2023.  Mike was born June 20, 1944, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, to the late Joseph H. Stout, Sr. and LaVonne (Pond) Stout.  Mike was born with cerebral palsy and was not expected to live a full life; however, the medical professionals did not know about Mike’s sense of determination and intelligence. ...

Robert L. Hillan

Robert L. Hillan

Feb 15, 2023

 

On February 15, 2023, the gates of Heaven opened for Robert “Bob” Hillan, 86, a remarkable man who enriched the lives of hundreds here on earth.

 

A veteran of the United States Marine Corp, Bob worked for over 43 years at Link Belt Bearing-Rexnord Corp, where he met his wife of over sixty years, Margaret Ann (Harmening) Hillan....

Hting Nan Ah Htoi-Rosa Maru Nan Ja

Hting Nan Ah Htoi-Rosa Maru Nan Ja

Feb 14, 2023

 

Hting Nan Ah Htoi, Rosa Maru Nan Ja, 33, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 14, 2023. Nan Ah was born on October 12, 1989 in Myanmar, to Naw Lum Maru & Kareng Kaw Hpang. Nan Ah was a loving wife & mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved to sing and watch old movies. Most...

Norma Jeanne Morrison

Norma Jeanne Morrison

Feb 13, 2023

 

Norma Jeanne Morrison, 94 of Indianapolis passed away Monday February 13, 2023. She was born September 26, 1928, in Indianapolis to Patrick E. And Ora Katherine (Nentrup) Fitzpatrick. 

 

Jeanne graduated from Sacred Heart High School and later worked for Bell Telephone, Avon, and Welcome Wagon. 

 

In Jeanne’s younger days she enjoyed bowling with friends and family. Later...

Rosemary L. Hutzler

Rosemary L. Hutzler

Feb 12, 2023

 

Rosemary L. Hutzler, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 12, 2023. Rosemary was born on May 11, 1950, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to the late Robert & Helen Gillieron. Rosemary was a Logansport High School graduate, class of 1968 and went on to pursue her education in English at Purdue University, class of 1971. Rosemary loved gardening and...

Dolores "Del" Heidenreich

Dolores "Del" Heidenreich

Feb 12, 2023

 

Dolores Ann Heidenreich, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2023. Born on June 23, 1929, at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Del was the oldest of four children born to the late Florence and Robert Hertz. She grew up in Fountain Square, attending St. Patrick Grade School and St. John's Academy for...

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