OBITUARIES

Nuala Maguire

Nuala Maguire

Feb 6, 2023

Nuala Margaret Madeline Stanley O’Connor Maguire, 84, loved with her entire being. If it was important to you, it mattered to her, and she sought to help you on your path, be it through her insanely expansive network, her belief and support, or her prayers. Dementia claimed her mind, but it never ruled her heart.

 

She loved good shoes,...

Jane "Betty" E. Walker

Jane "Betty" E. Walker

Jan 29, 2023

Jane “Betty” E. Walker, 94 of Indianapolis, died peacefully Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home.  She was born on November 19, 1928, in Beech Grove.

On October 14, 1950, she married the love of her life Edward B. Walker.

Betty graduated from Holy Name Grade School and St. John Academy.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church since...

John A. Schaefer

John A. Schaefer

Jan 27, 2023

 

John A. Schaefer, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2023, at sea, while cruising in Florida. John was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on September 20, 1943, to the late John B. and Wilma (Reilly)Schaefer. John was a veteran of the United States Army and went on to marry the love of his life, Ruth (Neumeister)...

Keith Allen Little

Keith Allen Little

Jan 27, 2023

Keith Allen Little, 60 of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, January 27.  He was born August 7, 1962 in Beech Grove.

Keith graduated from Franklin Central High School and Mid-American College of Funeral Service.

At an early age Keith cultivated a passion for flowers and would do fabulous arrangements.  In his life Keith wore many hats - florist; funeral director; catering,...

Fairy Henderson Gaughan

Fairy Henderson Gaughan

Jan 27, 2023

 

Fairy Henderson Gaughan, 97 of Indianapolis passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.  She was born on May 17, 1925 in Indianapolis to the late Walter and Fairy Riley Henderson.

She was a graduate of Speedway High School in 1943.  She enjoyed gardening and bragging about her great grandchildren.

Fairy was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.

Fairy is...

Gina Marie Calabris

Gina Marie Calabris

Jan 24, 2023

Gina Marie Calabris, 53 of Indianapolis, passed away Monday January 23. She was born on August 4 1969 in Madison, Ohio to James Calabris, and Debi Munzer Calabris. 

 

Gina had many struggles throughout her life, with the help of AA and Alon, family, friends and many years of hard work, Gina found her way back to

 recovery. She was...

Susie (Schmoll) Pinna

Susie (Schmoll) Pinna

Jan 24, 2023

Susie (Schmoll) Pinna, 80, lifelong Indianapolis resident passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 24, 2023.  Susie was born December 22, 1942, in Indianapolis, to the late Joseph and Ruth (Weddle) Schmoll.  She attended St. Roch Grade School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  Early on, Susie worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Richard Berger.  After...

Thomas Gill

Thomas Gill

Jan 22, 2023

Thomas David (Tom) Gill passed away January 22, 2023. He was born on January 15, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio, “the greatest location in the nation”, to David Austin Gill and Edna Rose Taylor Gill. He was a proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School and the University of Detroit Co-op Program for Engineers. Upon graduation he was hired on at...

Angela Marie (Hoying) Schlegel

Angela Marie (Hoying) Schlegel

Jan 21, 2023

Angela Marie Hoying Schlegel, 92, has joined Louis for a polka in the sky.  Angie died peacefully at home on January 21, 2023.  Angie was born on July 6, 1930 in Youngstown --Ohio to Robert Anthony Hoying and Catherine (Driscoll) Hoying who are both deceased.  Angie was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Schlegel, brother James Hoying and grandson...

Mary Ann (Thorne) Collins

Mary Ann (Thorne) Collins

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Ann Thorne Collins, 84, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on January 18, 2023. Mary Ann was born on November 13, 1938 in Hazleton, Indiana, to the late Henry Allen ‘Pete’ Thorne & Mary Lois (Manning)Thorne. 

 

Mary Ann was a graduate of Hazleton High School and Vincennes University where she studied nursing. After raising her five children, she enrolled at...

Jane Marie Wolsiffer

Jane Marie Wolsiffer

Jan 17, 2023

Jane Marie Wolsiffer, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2023.  She was born on December 12, 1947, in Indianapolis.

Jane graduated from Scecina High School (Class of ’65).  She was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church.  She also participated in activities of the Psi Iota Xi of the Washington, IN Chapter.  She was a dedicated volunteer...

Elizabeth Anne Myers

Elizabeth Anne Myers

Jan 16, 2023

Elizabeth Anne (Hoereth) Myers died Monday, January 16th, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family.  She was born on February 22nd, 1933, in Beech Grove, to the late Albert and Sylvia (Sheely) Hoereth and lived in Indianapolis most of her life.   Elizabeth graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  Then went on to St. Vincent School of Nursing.  She started her career at...

Mary Joyce (Grafton) Bell

Mary Joyce (Grafton) Bell

Jan 15, 2023

 

Mary Joyce Bell(Grafton), 72, passed away on January 15, 2023.   She was born September 20,1950 in Loogootee, IN to Ralph and Ada Grafton. Mary Jo graduated from St. John Catholic School in 1968.   She married Jeffrey A. Bell on October 9, 1971. He precedes her in death.   Mary Jo was employed as a Receptionist by Dezelan...

Linda Carole Campbell

Linda Carole Campbell

Jan 14, 2023

Linda Carole Campbell, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away during the evening hours of Saturday, January 14, 2023, surrounded by her family at home after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Linda was born on March 5, 1948, in Greensburg, Indiana to the late George Raymond Lindsey and Gloria Nadine (Hudson) Pugh.

Linda graduated from Madison High School in the...

Sally Agnes McCarthy

Sally Agnes McCarthy

Jan 10, 2023

 

Sally Agnes (Crawford) McCarthy, 81, of Greenwood, IN passed away January 10, 2023. She was born February 1, 1941 to the late John and Hazel (George) Crawford in Indianapolis, Indiana. She joins her late husband of 57 years, Robert, in eternal rest and the Lord’s loving embrace. They were married May 4, 1963 at St Joan of Arc Catholic...

Anthony "Tony" Laker

Anthony "Tony" Laker

Jan 6, 2023

 

Anthony R “Tony” Laker, 97, died peacefully Friday, January 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 20, 1925, in Indianapolis to Anthony Joseph and Gertrude (Hill) Laker.

Tony grew up in the Sacred Heart neighborhood where he attended Sacred Heart School for 12 years and was the captain of the basketball team.

Tony heard...

Charles Vincent DiGiovanna

Charles Vincent DiGiovanna

Jan 5, 2023

Charles Vincent DiGiovanna, 83, passed away Thursday, January 5th, following a period of hospitalization. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 11th, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 12th, in Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church 335...

Michael A. "Mike" Richards

Michael A. "Mike" Richards

Jan 4, 2023

Michael A. “Mike” Richards, 62, passed away at University Hospital in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with lung cancer on January 4, 2023. Mike was born on July 6, 1960, to the late Donald Robert and Marjorie (Stone) Richards. On September 10, 2001, Mike wed Tammy S. Letterly; the pair shared nearly 33 years together in partnership.

 

Mike attended...

Leslie Lynn Garr

Leslie Lynn Garr

Jan 4, 2023

 

Leslie Lynn Garr, 80 of Indianapolis passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  She was born on September 15, 1942 in Wells County Indiana

Leslie graduated from Dunkirk High School.  She was a faithful parishioner of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, where she was active in their bible study group and St. Vincent DePaul Society. 

Leslie enjoyed the Indianapolis Colts, along...

Dennis P. Harrington

Dennis P. Harrington

Dec 11, 2022

Dennis P. Harrington, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away in the early morning hours of December 11, 2022, at Greenwood Health & Living after a courageous battle with his health. Dennis was born on January 7, 1942, in Blencoe, Iowa, to the late John Cletus and Margaret Mary (Ryan) Harrington. Dennis was a graduate of Lawton High School in Lawton, Iowa....

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