OBITUARIES

Karen Jean Krueckenberg

Karen Jean Krueckenberg

Jul 3, 2022

Karen Jean Krueckenberg, 74 of Indianapolis entered Heavens Gates on Sunday, July 3. She was born on May 19, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Dorothy Peace Graham. Karen enjoyed animals, especially cats, she and her late husband had traveled the world. She enjoyed doing puzzles and latch hook art. She also loved reading her Bible and spending time...

John  W.  Cherry

John W. Cherry

Jun 30, 2022

John W. Cherry, 87, longtime southside Indianapolis resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family June 30, 2022. Mr. Cherry was born May 12, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Charles C. and Leona (Ehl) Cherry. John graduated from Catholic Central High School in Springfield where he met a cheerleader named Mary Ann (Hankel) who became the love of...

Sharon Marie Griner

Sharon Marie Griner

Jun 28, 2022

Sharon Marie Griner, 64 of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday June 29, 2022, at her home. Sharon was born on March 11, 1958, in Indianapolis to Virgil Lewis and Theresa Rose Stevenson Burdine. Sharon worked at the Indianapolis International Airport in customer service. Sharon enjoyed music of all kinds, cooking and baking and spending time at the ocean. She is...

Diane K. Gagen

Diane K. Gagen

Jun 17, 2022

Diane K. Gagen, 85 of Beech Grove, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at The Wellington at Southport. Diane was born December 21, 1936, in Indianapolis to Harold and Jacqueline Ford Seal. Diane and her husband Joseph Gagen were the owners of Gagens House of Insurance from 1972 until they retired in 2005. She was a member of Sacred Heart and...

Mildred Therese Brown

Mildred Therese Brown

Jun 16, 2022

Mildred Therese Brown, age 90, of Indianapolis, died Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was born in Indianapolis on January 12, 1932. Mildred graduated from St. Agnes Academy. While at St. Agnes she met her future husband, Robert Charles Brown. Mildred loved being with her family. She enjoyed playing Bingo, taking trips, and going shopping. Mildred was preceded in death by...

Robert John Winans

Robert John Winans

Jun 16, 2022

Robert John Winans, 52, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Bob was born on March 13, 1970, to James and Rosaleen (Sheehan) Winans. He graduated from Roncalli High School in 1988 and was a proud graduate of Bellarmine University in 1992. Known as an amazing friend with a sweet and gentle soul, Bob was a beloved son,...

Robert  Charles Waugh Jr.

Robert Charles Waugh Jr.

Jun 6, 2022

Robert Charles Waugh Jr., 72 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born on June 9, 1949 in Indianapolis to Robert Sr. and Dolores Abel Waugh. Bob was a member of Saint Jude Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was an owner and painter for the family business,...

Frances Diann Abraham

Frances Diann Abraham

Jun 5, 2022

Frances Diann Abraham, 90 of Indianapolis, died peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Frances was born on February 28, 1932, in Beech Grove, Indiana the daughter of Henry and Rose Beck Krukemeier. Frances was the office manager for Krukemeier Machine and Tool Shop. She retired in 2002. She was a member of St Mark Catholic...

Gary Bruce Allen

Gary Bruce Allen

Jun 1, 2022

Gary B. Allen Gary Bruce Allen of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully, June 1, 2022. Born June 14, 1949 to Ellis C. and Margaret (Birdine) Allen, brothers Dale C. Allen (Kathy); Neal K. Allen (Sandy); Howard L. Allen and sisters Kay D. Swift (Henry) and Janet S. Herra (Jack) in Elburn, Illinois. Gary grew up on the farm Allen’s Hatchery....

John J. "Jack" Burke

John J. "Jack" Burke

Jun 1, 2022

John J. “Jack” Burke Jack Burke of Greenwood, Indiana passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022. Born July 28, 1931, to John Joseph and Margaret Catherine (Grogan) Burke in Chicago, Illinois; spent much of his childhood in South Bend, Indiana, but lived most of his life in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is survived by his wife Nancy L. (Steinbrunner) Burke of...

Blanche C. Kingery

Blanche C. Kingery

May 31, 2022

Blanche C. Kingery, 91 of Indianapolis, passed away on May 31, 2022. Blanche was born to the late David (Joe) and Lucile Miller on August 19, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Blanche owned her own hair salon, Beauty by Blanche and was always happy to visit with her clients. She was Union treasurer while working at Madden Furniture. She worked as...

Richard Eugene Stone

Richard Eugene Stone

May 31, 2022

Richard Eugene Stone, 69 of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2022, at his home. Richard was born on June 20, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Richard E. and Betty J. Stone (maiden name Duhamell). Richard served in the United States Marine Corps. While serving in the Vietnam War, he received a Rifle Marksman Badge, and two...

Paul G. Fox

Paul G. Fox

May 30, 2022

Paul G. Fox, 84, Indianapolis, passed away May 30th, 2022. He was a lifelong Indianapolis resident, born to the late Charles and Walburga Fox on June 30, 1937. He was the youngest and last survivor of eight children: Anne, Charles, Martha, Rita, Therese, Vince, and Virginia. Paul grew up in the Garfield Park area and went to St. Catherine grade...

Paul  Michael "Mike" McCalip

Paul Michael "Mike" McCalip

May 30, 2022

Paul Michael “Mike” McCalip, age 75 of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Mike was born on April 7, 1947, in Indianapolis to Robert Palmer and Vinco Lloyd Perry McCalip. He served his county in the Army National Guard. Mike worked for the City of Indianapolis as a building inspector for several years and later worked for Perry...

Susan Elaine O'Connor

Susan Elaine O'Connor

May 30, 2022

The Loving, kind, thoughtful, free spirited, giving, selfless, and always “Happy”, Susan Elaine O’Connor (Mamaw Susie) died Monday, May 30, 2022, in Dublin Ohio surrounded by her family. Her greatest happiness was helping others and making them happy. She was born on May 23, 1960, in Rushville, Indiana to Phillip Darrell and Martha Jane Renfro Whitaker. When she lived in...

Joseph Peter "Pete"  Swartz

Joseph Peter "Pete" Swartz

May 26, 2022

Joseph Peter “Pete” Swartz, 58, Beech Grove, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer May 26, 2022. Pete was born in Beech Grove on January 28, 1964, to the late Roy M. Swartz, Jr. and Norma J. (Williams) Swartz. He graduated from Holy Name Grade School, Roncalli High School in 1982, and earned his undergraduate degree from the University...

Arvilla A. Thornbury

Arvilla A. Thornbury

May 23, 2022

Arvilla A. Thornbury, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away at her residence on May 23, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 11, 1926, to the late Isadore and Gloria (Snow) Roth in White County, Indiana. On October 17, 1953, Arvilla wed Arthur M. Thornbury in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski County, Indiana. A proud registered nurse,...

Barry  Stacey Beyers

Barry Stacey Beyers

May 22, 2022

Barry Stacey Beyers, 79, Indianapolis, passed away May 22, 2022. Barry was born July 17, 1942, in Indianapolis, to the late Lester Cline and Helena (Homiak) Beyers. He is survived by his wife, Jacelyn, to whom he was united in marriage July 10, 1998. After attending 8 grade schools in 8 years, Barry was grateful to graduate from Shortridge High...

Thomas "Thom" J. Greene

Thomas "Thom" J. Greene

May 19, 2022

Thomas “Thom” J. Greene, 71 of Beech Grove, died peacefully, surrounded by his family at home on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was born August 17, 1950 in Coleman Hospital to Francis Thomas and Dorothy Katherine Wilcox Greene. Thom graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School. At an early age, Thom heard the call to serve and protect his community and...

Kent  E.  Bauman

Kent E. Bauman

May 17, 2022

Kent E. Bauman, 81, Indianapolis, passed away on May 17, 2022. Mr. Bauman was born December 19, 1940, in Indianapolis, to the late Edward C. Bauman and Lucille (Owens) Brewer. He was married to the late Lynn (Tetrick) Bauman for 41 years, prior to her death in 2006. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958 and proudly served in...

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