OBITUARIES

Loretta  Staab Sahm

Loretta Staab Sahm

Feb 6, 2021

Loretta (Staab) Sahm, 80, Indianapolis, passed away February 6, 2021. Loretta was born April 4, 1940, in Indianapolis to the late Harriet (Munn) Staab and Raymond Staab. While she attended Scecina and Jennings High Schools, Loretta graduated from Shawe Memorial High School in Madison, IN. She started her teaching career at Holy Name Elementary in Beech Grove, IN, and married...

Ernestina A. Maio

Ernestina A. Maio

Feb 6, 2021

Ernestina A. Maio, age 91, passed away at St. Francis Hospice House on February 6, 2021. Ernestina was born in Indianapolis on January 16, 1930 to the late Domenico and Maria (Colenne) Maio. Ernestina retired as a District Accounting Manager from Indiana Bell Telephone Company (AT&T) after 40 years of service. She was a faithful member of St. Barnabas Catholic...

Hector  Banegas

Hector Banegas

Feb 5, 2021

Hector Banegas, 71, of Indianapolis died Friday February 5th, 2021 surrounded by his sons and daughters. Hector was born in Honduras and is survived by sisters Leticia (Ken) Cross, Marlene (Hector) Banegas of Aquino, Gloria Pitman and Nohemy (Armando) Banegas of Torres, brothers Arquimides (Liliana) Banegas, Dagoberto (Leslie) Banegas, Newton (Alma) Banegas and Douglas (Nolvia) Banegas; daughters Gretty (Jason) Bosaw...

Helen  Warner Heckman

Helen Warner Heckman

Feb 4, 2021

Helen Warner Heckman, 57, Greenwood, passed away suddenly February 4, 2021, after suffering a sudden spontaneous brain hemorrhage on Wednesday. Helen was born August 23, 1963, in Indianapolis to the late Rosa (Rodriguez) Warner and Jack Warner, Sr., who survives. Helen graduated from Scecina Memorial High School. A lifelong learner, she earned her BSBA and MBA degrees from Indiana University....

Amy Jo Engelhardt

Amy Jo Engelhardt

Feb 4, 2021

Amy Jo Engelhardt, 64, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home, after a brief battle with brain cancer, February 4, 2021. Amy Jo was born March 24, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Arthur and Arlene (Szymkowiak) Powers. She graduated from Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee and continued her education at Concordia University. Hailing from Wisconsin, she was naturally...

Henry "Hank"  Mohr

Henry "Hank" Mohr

Feb 2, 2021

Henry John "Hank" Mohr, 88, of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, Feb. 2. Hank was born April 8, 1932, in St. Meinrad, Ind. An Army veteran who served during the Korean War, he married Margie O'Daniel in 1957 and later graduated from Evansville College School of Engineering. Hank served as plant manager for Uniroyal, a division of the U.S. Rubber Co., before...

Janet  F.  Atkins

Janet F. Atkins

Jan 30, 2021

Janet F. Atkins, 78, Martinsville, passed away January 30, 2021, after having a sudden heart attack earlier in the week. Janet was born December 2, 1942, in Crawford County, to the late Richard and Nova (Wright) Speedy. She married Floyd Atkins on June 25, 1960, and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2020. Janet worked alongside Floyd in...

Bernard Watson

Bernard Watson

Jan 28, 2021

Indianapolis - Bernard Austin Aaron Watson, age 85, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 28, 2021, surrounded by his family at home. Bernie was born on November 6, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Benjamin Franklin Watson and Rose Lola Hammert Watson. Bernie was also preceded in death by his sister Margaret Lambert and his brothers Robert and Joseph...

Waverly  Thomas

Waverly Thomas

Jan 27, 2021

Waverly Thomas, 93, Indianapolis, passed away January 27, 2021. Mrs. Thomas was born October 9, 1927, in Metamora, Illinois, to the late Michael Peter and Sophie (Anablough) Klein. She worked as the manager of Troy Plaza Apartments from 1979 until her retirement. Waverly was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry...

Joan  Baker

Joan Baker

Jan 26, 2021

Joan Baker, 92, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away January 26, 2021. Joan was born on November 27, 1928, to the late Joseph Benedict and Helen (Ingalls) Wade. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and continued her education at Butler University. Joan was the only female graduate from the 1952 pharmaceutical program at Butler. She worked as a pharmacist for...

Mary  Anne  Murphy

Mary Anne Murphy

Jan 25, 2021

Mary Anne Murphy, 81, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home January 25, 2021. Mary Anne was born January 8, 1940, to the late Arthur and Marie (Petit) Poole. She graduated from St. Agnes Academy. A hard working lady, Mary Anne worked for Duke Energy for many years before later retiring from Conseco Insurance. A devout Catholic and Eucharistic Minister, she...

Mary  Joanne Kelley

Mary Joanne Kelley

Jan 23, 2021

Mary Joanne Kelley, 91, Indianapolis, former longtime Marion, Indiana resident, passed away January 23, 2021. Mrs. Kelley was born August 2, 1929, in Indianapolis, to the late Matthew and Katherine (Clegg) Wernsing. She graduated from Marion High School in 1947 and worked for a period of time for the Marion School Corporation, Grant County Clerk’s Office, and the Grant County...

Mary  Eagan

Mary Eagan

Jan 21, 2021

Mary (Jansen) Eagan, 86, Beech Grove, passed away January 21, 2021. Mary was born August 25, 1934, to the late Ralph and Elizabeth Ann (Daly) Jansen. She graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1952, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. Mary graduated from Indiana Central University with a Master’s Degree in Education. She taught English at...

Mary  Catherine Fry

Mary Catherine Fry

Jan 19, 2021

Mary Catherine Fry passed on to be with our Lord and the angels on January 19, 2021 at Garden Villa, Bedford, after a two-week Covid-19 illness. Born in Indianapolis October 22, 1950 to Vincent and Aurelia (Schutter) Fry, Mary was the second-born of twins and the third-born child. Mary was developmentally disabled from oxygen deprivation during birth. Through significant efforts...

Joseph  V.  Hanley

Joseph V. Hanley

Jan 18, 2021

Joseph V. Hanley, 90, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away January 18, 2021. Mr. Hanley was born May 20, 1930, to the late Maurice and Helen Agnes (Bloom) Hanley. Joe graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. With a strong work ethic, he began a career in the construction field with Thompson Construction...

Thomas  Edward  Woelfel

Thomas Edward Woelfel

Jan 18, 2021

Thomas Edward Woelfel, 63, Indianapolis, passed away January 18, 2021. Tom was born November 5, 1957, in Franklin, Indiana to the late Donald C. and Alice Jane (Catt) Woelfel. He graduated from Roncalli High School and attended Purdue University. When his sons were growing up, Tom was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. He was also very active in...

Oakleigh  Rae  Vaughn

Oakleigh Rae Vaughn

Jan 13, 2021

Oakleigh Rae Vaughn gained her wings peacefully in her daddy’s arms January 13th, 2021 at 7:30pm. She was born January 8th, 2021 at 7:30pm to Katelyn & Robert Vaughn. During her very short five days on earth she touched so many lives and brought so many people together. She was quickly surrounded by love and support from not only her...

Agnese  Megnis  Fulkerson

Agnese Megnis Fulkerson

Jan 11, 2021

Agnese Helena Megnis Fulkerson, 78, Greenwood, passed away after an extended illness January 11, 2021. She was born November 22, 1942, in Kuldiga, Latvia to the late Janis and Anna (Veckungs) Megnis. She graduated from Shortridge High School. Always one with an adventurous spirit, Agnese moved to California in her early 20s and worked for a radio station. She later...

David  L.  Loudenback

David L. Loudenback

Jan 9, 2021

David L. Loudenback, 57, passed away peacefully at home January 9, 2021. Dave was born May 9, 1963, in Beech Grove, to the late Lynn Loudenback and Marcella (Shaw) Loudenback, who survives. He married Cathy Sallee on July 15, 1989, and she survives also. Dave graduated from Perry Meridian High School and earned a business degree from Indiana University in...

Miles  Darius  Firkins, Jr.

Miles Darius Firkins, Jr.

Dec 31, 2020

Miles Darius Firkins, Jr. 67, Born-June 15,1953. Jr was a loving husband, father, grandpa, son, brother & uncle. He passed peacefully in his home with his wife, mother, children & siblings by his bedside, ushering him into Heaven on 12/31/20. He was a ‘71 graduate of Decatur Central High School. As a master craftsman, avid golfer and snow skier, he...

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