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Carmela M. Kidwell

Carmela M. Kidwell

Mar 20, 2021

Carmela M. Kidwell, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 20, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her family. Carmela was born on January 24, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Paul and, Frances (Velona) Palamara. On September 17, 1960 in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Carmela wed the late Jerry A. Kidwell. Carmela attended Holy Rosary grade school and...

Jeffrey R. Groves

Jeffrey R. Groves

Mar 15, 2021

Jeffrey R. Groves 34, of Indianapolis. He was born in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia and graduated from Trinity High School in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his parents Rick and Anne Groves; brother Patrick Matthew (Amanda) Groves; niece Alice Groves and nephew Theodore Groves. Jeffrey was a longtime volunteer at the Fountain Square Salvation Army. In lieu of flowers,...

Jessie Elaina Mullins

Jessie Elaina Mullins

Mar 13, 2021

Jessie Elaina Mullins March 13, 2021 “In the depth of our hopes and desires lies the silent knowledge of the beyond. And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow, our hearts dream of spring. Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity. For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.”...

Mark M. Means

Mark M. Means

Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Mark Means, 68 of Indianapolis, passed away March 12, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis to the late Harold and Florence Means. Mark was a graduate of Tech High School in Indianapolis. He was a retired HVAC technician and served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mark is survived by his sons Michael (Jennifer) Means, and...

Paul  A.  Raimondi

Paul A. Raimondi

Mar 9, 2021

Paul A. Raimondi, 66, Greenwood, passed away peacefully March 9, 2021, at his residence, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Paul was born December 28, 1954, in Indianapolis, to the late Paul Joseph and Elizabeth Ellen (Wise) Raimondi. He married Dorothy (Pointer) on March 28, 1981, and she survives. He graduated from Emmerich Manual High School. Paul worked for...

Lorraine  Ann Malcolm

Lorraine Ann Malcolm

Mar 8, 2021

Lorraine Ann Malcolm, 89, Indianapolis, passed away March 8, 2021. Mrs. Malcolm was born January 26, 1932, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, to the late Anton and Catherine (Kertis) Walczak. She was married to William A. Malcolm for 62 years, and he preceded her in death in 2016. Lorraine graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin and graduated from St. Mary’s...

 Dr. Steven Patrick Bailey

Dr. Steven Patrick Bailey

Mar 8, 2021

Dr. Steven Patrick Bailey, 67, Greenwood, formerly of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born August 23, 1953, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late Paris and Helen (Hahn) Bailey. He graduated from Antioch High School, attended Columbia State University, and graduated from Life Chiropractic University in Marietta, Georgia. He followed a longline of chiropractors...

Donald  G.  Ernst

Donald G. Ernst

Mar 3, 2021

Donald George Ernst 81, passed March 3, 2021. He was born in St. Meinrad, Indiana, to the late Edwin and Marie Ernst. Donald was a graduate of Bristow High School and Vincennes University. He was a proud veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Don was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. He was employed by the National Guard...

Susan  Kay  Fiwek

Susan Kay Fiwek

Mar 3, 2021

Susan Kay Fiwek, 72, peacefully passed away with her immediate family by her side on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Greenwood, Indiana. Sue was born Susan Kay Nemeth on November 20, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, to Louis and Eileen Nemeth. She married her high school love, Michael A. Fiwek, on August 29, 1970, and they were married over 39...

John  David  Christopher

John David Christopher

Mar 2, 2021

John David Christopher, 59, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home March 2, 2021. John David was born August 25, 1961, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to the late Leroy Gray Christopher and Shirley Jean (McElyea) Christopher, who survives. He graduated from Emmerich Manual High School, attended Lee College in Tennessee, Indiana University Bloomington, and graduated from Ivy Tech College. John had...

Josephine  P.  Gallagher

Josephine P. Gallagher

Feb 25, 2021

Josephine P. Gallagher, 89, Indianapolis, passed away February 25, 2021. Mrs. Gallagher was born December 11, 1931, in Euclid, Ohio, to the late Anton and Pauline (Sivec) Skojac. She moved to Indianapolis at an early age and was a proud graduate of St. John High School. Josephine was employed at Standard Grocery for more than 38 years, retiring as the...

Lola E. Hodge

Lola E. Hodge

Feb 24, 2021

Lola Eleanor Hodge 67, passed away on February 24, 2021. Lola was born July 8, 1953 in Tremonton, Utah to the late Jennie Garcia and Manuel Rebeterano. Lola Hodge was a free spirit. She lived life on her own terms and lived life to the fullest. She never met a stranger she didn’t befriend. She loved spending time traveling, trying...

James P. "Griff"  Griffin

James P. "Griff" Griffin

Feb 23, 2021

James P. “Griff” Griffin, 67, Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home February 23, 2021. He was born February 4, 1954, in Indianapolis, to the late William and Roberta (Mayer) Griffin. Jim married Laurene (Loomis) on August 25, 1979, and she survives. He graduated from Roncalli High School in 1972 and earned a degree in accounting from Ball State University. Jim...

Diana McClintic

Diana McClintic

Feb 23, 2021

Diana McClintic 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away February 23, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis to the late Donald and Margaret McClintic . Diana was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years , traveling to many states Including Indiana and Florida. She is survived by her son Jamey (Amy) Reed; grandchildren Katey, Jack, and William Reed; brothers Donald and...

Barbara  Dickey

Barbara Dickey

Feb 12, 2021

Barbara (Shackelford) Dickey, 91, passed away on her birthday, February 12, 2021. Barbara was born February 12, 1930, in Indianapolis, to the late Charles and Frances Lorraine (Burton) Shackelford. She graduated from Washington High School and married Jack Dickey in 1949. Because of her excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, she enjoyed a successful career as the school secretary at Perry...

Mary  Elizabeth  Weber

Mary Elizabeth Weber

Feb 11, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Weber, 91, passed peacefully with family members by her side on February 11, 2021. Mary was the only daughter, and the first of five children born to the late William Francis Waddick and Mary (Dolan) Waddick. She was born on August, 2, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and resided there until relocating to Indianapolis, Indiana when she was ten...

Patricia  F. Kesler

Patricia F. Kesler

Feb 11, 2021

Patricia F. “Pat” Kesler, 66, Indianapolis, passed away February 11, 2021. Pat was born February 13, 1954, in Indianapolis, to the late Conrad B. and Alice Catherine (Davis) Peavler. She attended Arsenal Technical High School and worked various jobs before devoting herself to her lifelong vocation of being a devoted wife and stay at home mom. While Pat dealt with...

Mary  Ellen  Sheehan

Mary Ellen Sheehan

Feb 8, 2021

Mary Ellen (Farley) Sheehan, 76, Indianapolis, passed away February 8, 2021, at the Franciscan Hospice House. Mary Ellen was born May 12, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the late William and Grace Farley. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Sheehan. She is survived by her children, Mary Kathleen and John Christopher Sheehan; brothers William (Edna)...

Catherine  M.  Rogier

Catherine M. Rogier

Feb 7, 2021

Catherine M. Rogier, 89, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at home February 7, 2021. Mrs. Rogier was born March 21, 1931, in Celestine, Indiana, to the late Frank and Clara (Buechler) Eckert. She married Kermit F. Rogier in 1957, and he preceded her in death in 1996. Catherine was one to stay busy. In addition to raising her five children, she...

Michael  Dean  Watson

Michael Dean Watson

Feb 7, 2021

Michael Dean Watson, 58, Martinsville, passed away February 7, 2021. Mike was born February 14, 1962, in Indianapolis, to the late Ronald Dean Watson and Marjorie (Shipley) Watson, who survives. He graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1981 and married Christina Carter on July 13, 1985. Mike worked for 17 years at Design & Build before starting his own...

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