OBITUARIES

James  M.  Brown

James M. Brown

Jan 7, 2020

James M. Brown, 37, Indianapolis, passed away January 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. James was born May 30, 1982, to the late Russell M. Brown and Julie (Woehler) Brown, who survives. James graduated from Pike High School where he was a part of the show choir. He enjoyed his work at Alfa Laval where he excelled in many...

JoAnne Stevenson

JoAnne Stevenson

Jan 6, 2020

JoAnne Stevenson, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 6, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. JoAnne was born on August 23, 1941 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to the late Ernest Pero and Margaret (Aud) Pero-Vinsel. On February 4, 1961 JoAnne was united in marriage to Douglas L. Stevenson in Shawneetown, Illinois. In 1976, JoAnne began working for Precision Rubber Plate, Inc....

Delores M. Miller

Delores M. Miller

Jan 6, 2020

Delores M. Miller, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by her family. Delores was born on April 27, 1929 in Indianapolis to the late Harold and Hazel (Davis) Skillman. On November 5, 1949 Delores was united in marriage to John A. Miller, Jr. in St. Roch Catholic Church; John preceded his wife in death...

Horace C.  Medcalf

Horace C. Medcalf

Jan 3, 2020

Horace C. Medcalf, 76, Greenwood, passed away January 3, 2020. Mr. Medcalf was born August 2, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Horace C. Medcalf, Sr. and Elizabeth Ellen Gardner. He attended Dale High School and served in the United States Navy. He was the owner/operator of RM Success, LLC and spent many years in the construction business. Horace...

Mary Jean Lutgring

Mary Jean Lutgring

Jan 2, 2020

Mary Jean Lutgring, 87, Indianapolis, passed away January 2, 2020. Mrs. Lutgring was born February 27, 1932, in Cannelton, Indiana, to the late George Christian and Mamie Susana (Fulkerson) Thorn. She married Alfred R. Lutgring on November 30, 1957, and he survives. Jean worked early on at General Electric for a few years, but traded in that job for a...

Daniel J. "Dano" McKenna

Daniel J. "Dano" McKenna

Dec 30, 2019

Daniel J. “Dano” McKenna, 55, a lifetime resident of Beech Grove, passed away at his home surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with his health. Daniel was born on May 27, 1964 in Beech Grove to the late Michael F. McKenna, Sr. and Carolyn (Pierle) Sowers McKenna. Daniel was a graduate of Beech Grove High School. Upon...

Rev. Gerald J.   Kirkhoff

Rev. Gerald J. Kirkhoff

Dec 30, 2019

Rev. Gerald J. Kirkhoff, 76, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, passed away December 30, 2019, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Fr. Kirkhoff was born October 3, 1943, to the late Edward and Rose (McHugh) Kirkhoff. He was ordained a priest on May 24, 1969 and was pleased to have celebrated his Jubilee Mass last...

Victor Isada

Victor Isada

Dec 29, 2019

Victor Isada, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away at Johnson Memorial Health Hospital in Franklin on December 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. Victor was born on May 28, 1937, in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines, to the late Rafael and Tranquilina (Jardin) Isada. On June 16, 1973, he wed Eleanor Upano in the Philippines. Victor graduated from college in the Philippines with...

Billy  Royce  McCormick

Billy Royce McCormick

Dec 24, 2019

Billy Royce McCormick, 77, Indianapolis, passed away December 24, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. McCormick was born May 18, 1942, in McMinnville, Tennessee, to the late Johnny and Melvina (Delaney) McCormick. Billy was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. Upon graduating high school, Billy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Known as...

Kathy Sue Weliever

Kathy Sue Weliever

Dec 24, 2019

Kathy Sue (Marshall) Weliever, 70, of Indianapolis passed away on December 24, 2019 at Community South Hospital surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on July 1, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late Richard E. and Betty L. (Fish) Marshall. On December 22, 1974 in St. Jude Catholic Church, Kathy was united in marriage...

Martha (Clayton) Parrish

Martha (Clayton) Parrish

Dec 23, 2019

Martha (Clayton) Parrish, 69, of Indianapolis passed away at her home on December 23, 2019. Martha was born in Indianapolis on July 14, 1950 to the late Lewis and Irene (Kleinbeck) Clayton. Martha was a very quiet and reserved person. Martha loved to put together jig-saw puzzles and to watch television; a couple of her favorite shows were The Andy...

Jeanette L. Kenter

Jeanette L. Kenter

Dec 21, 2019

Jeanette L. (Chesterson) Kenter, 83, passed away on December 21, 2019. Jean was a loving wife to Tom, exceptional mother to Tom, Tim, Susan, Jim & Shannon, and fun-loving grandmother to Kati, Ryan, AJ, & Christopher. Jean graduated from St.Mary’s Academy in 1954. Jean was a member of St. Roch Parish and a church volunteer before her health began to...

Kriseda Rae "Kris" Patterson

Kriseda Rae "Kris" Patterson

Dec 18, 2019

Kriseda Rae “Kris” Patterson, 73, of Martinsville and formerly Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital after a long courageous battle with her health. Kris was born on January 3, 1946 in Indianapolis to the late William and Roda (Mowwe) Pollard. Kris married the love of her life, Boyd Dewayne “Wayne” Patterson on June 28,...

Olivia Adelle Fultz

Olivia Adelle Fultz

Dec 16, 2019

Olivia Adelle Fultz, 5 days old of Indianapolis, passed away on December 16, 2019 at Riley Children’s Hospital. Olivia was the infant daughter of Lauren Green and Craig Fultz of Indianapolis. Olivia was born December 11, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital. Olivia’s arrival was highly anticipated by her two older brothers, Tanner Goodwin and Mason Fultz. Little Olivia fought courageously...

Diane F. Throckmorton

Diane F. Throckmorton

Dec 15, 2019

Diane F. Throckmorton, 82, of Greenwood, passed away on December 15, 2019 in Indianapolis. Diane was born on September 1, 1937 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove to the late Marcellus and Henrietta (Bartel) Arvin. On November 3, 1956 Diane wed Robert “Bob” J. Throckmorton in St. Bernadette Catholic Church; Bob survives. Diane attended St. Mary Academy and Arsenal...

Joseph  A.  Lewis

Joseph A. Lewis

Dec 7, 2019

Joseph A. Lewis, 85, Indianapolis, passed away December 7, 2019. Mr. Lewis was born December 16, 1933, in Indianapolis, to the late Joseph A. and Thelma (Harms) Lewis. Following graduation from Emmerich Manual High School, Joe proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as a forklift driver for John Sexton & Company for 42...

Amanda Jo Steagall

Amanda Jo Steagall

Dec 4, 2019

Amanda Jo Steagall, 29, of Indianapolis passed away on December 4, 2019. Amanda was born on March 17, 1990 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Rick Steagall and Kim (Crandell) Vinson. Amanda graduated from Franklin Central High School in 2009. Amanda loved roller skating and dancing. Helping anyone she could, Amanda had a huge heart. With her mother hen...

Kent Thomas Kowalik

Kent Thomas Kowalik

Dec 3, 2019

Kent Thomas Kowalik, 53, of Indianapolis, passed away on December3, 2019 at University Hospital in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with cancer. Kent was born on January 23, 1966 in Orange, California to the late Thomas J. & Charlotte (Pieper) Kowalik. An intelligent man, Kent graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree. After graduation, Kent pursued...

Joseph Francis Kieffer, Jr.

Joseph Francis Kieffer, Jr.

Nov 29, 2019

Joseph Francis Kieffer, Jr., 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 29, 2019 at St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Beech Grove on September 18, 1927 to the late Joseph Francis, Sr. and Matilda (Schafer) Kieffer. On April 23, 1949 he was united in marriage to Grace (Lynskey) Kieffer who survives. Joe...

James "Jim" Michael Byroad

James "Jim" Michael Byroad

Nov 20, 2019

James “Jim” Michael Byroad, 68, a lifelong resident of Beech Grove, passed away at his home on November 20, 2019. Jim was born on February 21, 1951 to the late Robert and Gloria (Bunch) Byroad in Beech Grove. Jim wed the late Debra L. (Goecker) Byroad who preceded him in death on February 23, 1998. Jim was a graduate of...

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