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Jennifer Marie Anne Berry-Pipkin

Jennifer Marie Anne Berry-Pipkin

May 16, 2022

Jennifer Marie Anne Berry-Pipkin, 58, passed away in Indianapolis, on May 16, after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Born and raised in Indianapolis, she graduated from Roncalli High School in 1981. She worked for the Indianapolis Star before embarking on a 37-year career with the United States Postal Service. Throughout her tenure, she welcomed customers at branch locations at Garfield,...

Cynthia Louise "Cindy" Scott

Cynthia Louise "Cindy" Scott

May 14, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Louise Scott, (formerly Greer), 68, of Indianapolis, passed away at her home on the morning of May 14, 2022. Cindy was born on September 29, 1953, in Beech Grove, Indiana at St. Francis Hospital to the late Robert M. Greer and Eleanor T. (Prestel) Greer Teepe. On May 18, 1973, Cindy wed Larry Scott in St. Catherine Catholic...

Richard Michael "Mike" Congleton

Richard Michael "Mike" Congleton

May 14, 2022

Richard Michael “Mike” Congleton, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away suddenly on the evening of May 14, 2022, at his residence. Mike was born on September 30, 1950, to the late Richard Dale Congleton and Mildred (Peterson) Congleton. On October 14, 1972, he wed Beverly R. Watson. An intelligent man, Mike earned his Bachelor of Education degree from Indiana University, his...

Donna Kay Lane

Donna Kay Lane

May 12, 2022

Donna Kay Lane, 72 of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis. She passed away May 12, 2022 in Macon, Georgia. She was born on October 11, 1949, in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of Glen A and Betty June Buehling Bates. Donna was a computer operator with Ameritech, retiring in 1994. Donna loved traveling around the country, she enjoyed watching murder mystery’s...

Doyle "Christene" Burton

Doyle "Christene" Burton

May 12, 2022

Doyle “Christene” Burton, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away at University Heights Health & Living on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Christene was born on December 4, 1933, in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late Roscoe and Cecil (Williams) Crawley. Christene was one of ten children. She wed the late James R. Burton in Kentucky. Christene was extremely social and loved her community...

Mary Evelyn Kijovsky

Mary Evelyn Kijovsky

May 7, 2022

Mary Evelyn Kijovsky, 97 of Indianapolis, died peacefully at St Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Mary Evelyn was born on October 31, 1924, the daughter of Adolph and Evelyn Clarke Price. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and a former volunteer for St. Augustine’s Guild. During WW II Mary became a member...

Katherine  Burke

Katherine Burke

May 3, 2022

Katherine Burke, nee Sherlock, 93. Formerly of Farmington Hills, Michigan, She died Tuesday May 3, 2022 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born September 19, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to John and Ann Gorman Sherlock. She met the love of her life, Don, at the Irish American Club in Detroit. She raised her family in Farmington Hills. Though devoted to...

Shelby Ann Wagner Cooper

Shelby Ann Wagner Cooper

Apr 29, 2022

Shelby Ann Wagner Cooper, 18, of Southport, passed away on April 29, 2022, after injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident on April 4, 2022. After a courageous fight that took place over the course of weeks, Shelby showed her family signs that she was ready to be at peace. On October 17, 2003, Shelby was born in Indianapolis at...

Bonnie Lee Shimp Dunn

Bonnie Lee Shimp Dunn

Apr 27, 2022

Bonnie Lee Shimp Dunn, 80, passed away during the early morning hours of April 27, 2022, at Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Martinsville, Indiana. Bonnie was born on June 20, 1941, in Poplar Branch, North Carolina to the late Johnny Earl Baum and Lilly (Aydlett) Page. A one-of-a-kind mother, she ran in several mini-marathons, running them every 5 years...

Erik Scott Lake, Jr.

Erik Scott Lake, Jr.

Apr 22, 2022

Erik Scott Lake, Jr., the infant son of Jealinsa (Jean) and Erik Scott Lake, was born at Community South Hospital on April 22, 2022, at 11:56 AM. He weighed 8.7 ounces and was 9 inches long. Baby Erik had his mommy’s nose, his daddy’s face shape and lips, incredibly long legs and feet (little iguana toes!), and sausage fingers just...

Neal  P.  Gerdes

Neal P. Gerdes

Apr 21, 2022

Neal P. Gerdes passed away on April 21st at his home on Kingsley Avenue, where his family had lived for over 65 years. Neal was born in Burlington, Iowa, on June 10, 1948. He moved to the Indianapolis home on Kingsley when he was five. Neal attended Christ the King Grade School, Bishop Chatard High School, and graduated from Xavier...

Stephanie Jane Torrijos

Stephanie Jane Torrijos

Apr 18, 2022

Stephanie Jane Torrijos, 61 of Indianapolis, died April 18, 2022. She was born November 13, 1960, in Logansport, Indiana to James and Sandra Tocco Hipsher. Stephanie was dedicated to her family and friends. Stephanie had a passion for shopping and caring for her grandkids. She enjoyed dancing and having a good time with those around her. She enjoyed quiet times...

Gerald  Michael  Starich

Gerald Michael Starich

Apr 7, 2022

Gerald Michael Starich, 80, Indianapolis, passed away April 7, 2022. Gerald was born November 3, 1941, in North Tonawanda, New York, to the late Louis and Helen Starich. He graduated from high school in New York and worked in various fields. Most recently, he was employed with Macy’s in housekeeping. He was a faithful member of St. Mark Catholic Church...

Linus Henry Martin Horcher, II

Linus Henry Martin Horcher, II

Apr 2, 2022

Linus Henry Martin Horcher II, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away at Franciscan Health Indianapolis late in the evening of April 2nd, 2022. Linus was born on August 18th, 1956, in Champaign, Illinois to the late Linus and Alice (Leingang) Horcher. Linus graduated from Gibault High School, Waterloo, Illinois, in the class of 1974. He received his undergraduate degree in organic...

Paul Joseph Mayer

Paul Joseph Mayer

Mar 31, 2022

Paul Joseph Mayer, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away during the late evening hours of March 31, 2022, at Community South Hospital. Paul was born on September 25, 1960, to the late Raymond J. and Patricia (Norris) Mayer in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised in St. Roch Catholic Church, attending elementary school there and then going on to graduate high school...

Rebecca Jean Witt

Rebecca Jean Witt

Mar 31, 2022

Rebecca (Becky) Jean Witt, passed away on March 31, 2022, after a gallant 20-month battle with lung cancer. She peacefully entered heaven early in the morning during heavy winds and a power outage with beloved family and friends holding a beautiful candlelit prayer vigil. She was born May 7, 1961, in Beech Grove to the late Russell E. and Helen...

Saoirse Marie Hall Riggins

Saoirse Marie Hall Riggins

Mar 28, 2022

Saoirse Marie Hall Riggins, the infant daughter of Dr. Daniel Patrick Hall Riggins and Lauren Marie Hall Riggins of Indianapolis, passed away at 33 weeks and 1 day on March 28th, 2022 (now considered to be her birthday) and was delivered on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. She weighed 4 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 18.5 inches...

William John Alderson Jr.

William John Alderson Jr.

Mar 28, 2022

William John Alderson Jr. of New Whiteland, died at Franciscan Health Hospital on March 28, 2022. He was born on August 24, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana to William John and Irene Bowman Alderson. He was an ironworker for Hugh J. Baker and after retirement, he worked as a driver for Advance Auto. William loved driving his Harley and had a...

Leon Eugene Flory

Leon Eugene Flory

Mar 24, 2022

Leon E. Flory, 79, of New Palestine, Indiana passed away March 24, 2022. He was born in September 8, 1942 in Linton, Indiana to the late Lester and Zelma (Hamilton) Flory. Leon graduated rom Bloomfield High School in 1960. He was a Vietnam Navy veteran serving in the Pacific. Leon retired from Ford Motor Co. after 25 years. He was...

Christopher Lee Howard

Christopher Lee Howard

Mar 16, 2022

Christopher Lee Howard, 32 of Indianapolis, passed away on March 16, 2022. Christopher had a passion for creative writing, reading, especially military history. He could be found helping the neighborhood kids fix their bikes and helping his neighbors in any way he could. All the neighbor’s dogs would run to Christopher when he was around. Christopher faithfully served his country...

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