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Frank W.  Beasley

Frank W. Beasley

Jan 12, 2019

Frank W. Beasley, 86, passed away January 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Indianapolis on August 16, 1932, to the late Vernis and Lucille (Cook) Beasley. Frank lived on the south side, attending Arsenal Tech followed by three years in the Korean War with the US Navy as a Radio Operator. He enrolled at Butler University,...

Valarie Kay Wydock

Valarie Kay Wydock

Jan 8, 2019

Valarie Kay Wydock, 40, of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2019. Valarie was born in Bitburg, Germany on February 15, 1978 to her parents, Kathy Irene (Lilley) Wydock and David Victor Hillman who survive. Valarie worked as a construction laborer for a number of years, but she was most importantly a writer, dreamer, and an artist. She was...

Teresa  M.  Britton

Teresa M. Britton

Jan 5, 2019

Teresa M. Frederick Britton, 56, Indianapolis, passed away suddenly January 5, 2018. Teresa was born June 26, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Jack Frederick and Betty (Moreland) Williams, who survives. Teresa attended Arsenal Technical High School. She worked for 20 years as a shipping and receiving clerk at Hi-Tech Foam in Indianapolis and most recently as the assistant...

Charles Henry Ford

Charles Henry Ford

Jan 2, 2019

Charles Henry Ford, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Born December 21, 1938 in Biscoe, Arkansas, Charlie was the son of the late Dee D. and Dorothy (Erwin) Ford. On May 3, 1960 he was united in marriage to Margaret June (King) Ford and she survives. Charlie proudly served his...

Patricia C. Lucenti

Patricia C. Lucenti

Jan 1, 2019

Patricia C. Lucenti, 77, of Greenwood, passed away January 1, 2019 at her home. Born in Chicago on June 15, 1941, Patricia was the daughter of the late Chris and Eileen (Erwin) Lucenti. Patricia was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church. Survivors include her former spouse, John M. Lindsay of Fishers; two sons, Lance J. (Melissa)...

John  M.  Higgins

John M. Higgins

Dec 30, 2018

John M. Higgins, 85, died peacefully at his home on December 30, 2018. An Indianapolis native, John was the youngest son of Mary and Patrick Higgins. John attended Xavier University, was stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia, with the United States Army and then earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law. John worked for RCA and retired from...

Elfryda "Elfie" Florek

Elfryda "Elfie" Florek

Dec 29, 2018

Elfryda “Elfie” Florek, 92, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018. Elfie was born on April 20, 1926 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Kossmann in Schlesien, Germany. In 1954 Elfie married Jan S. Florek. They fled Poland in 1961 to escape communism. When they arrived in the United States they only had a bag of oranges...

Donald  J.  Okey

Donald J. Okey

Dec 28, 2018

Donald J. Okey, 83, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away December 28, 2018. Mr. Okey was born February 19, 1935, to the late Robert J. Okey and Charlotte (Robertson) Lee. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1953 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. His career with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department began in 1957, and he...

Nathan  Philip Milto

Nathan Philip Milto

Dec 28, 2018

Nathan Philip Milto 24, Greenwood, passed away December 28, 2018. The oldest of 4 children, Nathan was born on June 29, 1994 in Indianapolis to Philip and Tricia (Wood) Milto. In addition to his parents other survivors include his brothers Nicholas, P.J., and Joey. Nathan was afflicted with a rare genetic disorder called Late Infantile Batten disease. The Nathan’s Battle...

Carolyn A. Moon

Carolyn A. Moon

Dec 25, 2018

Carolyn A. Moon, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2018. Carolyn was a native of Rensselaer, Indiana, and graduated from Ball State University School of Nursing. She began her nursing career at Methodist Hospital in the PICU. She held certificates in pediatric intensive care and orthopedics. Most recently, she worked as a post-operative Registered Nurse at OrthoIndy. She was...

Gerald E. Obergfell

Gerald E. Obergfell

Dec 23, 2018

Gerald E. (Jerry) Obergfell, 81 of Greenwood, passed away on December 23, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church, located at the intersection of Edgewood Avenue & US 31, on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. with visitation taking place from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at...

Mariana J. Bilbrey

Mariana J. Bilbrey

Dec 23, 2018

Mariana J. Bilbrey, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away December 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 18, 1926 in Fairfield, Kentucky, Mariana was the daughter of the late Tracy M. and Mary Ella (Brookshire) Hall. On April 21, 1946, she was united in marriage to Joseph W. Bilbrey and he preceded her in death on...

Cheryl S. Camp

Cheryl S. Camp

Dec 21, 2018

Cheryl S. Camp, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away December 21, 2018 at Franciscan Hospice House. Born January 30, 1947 in Chicago, Cheryl was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Easton) Quinn. On August 7, 1965 she was united in marriage to W. David Camp, and he survives. Cheryl worked as an executive secretary in the insurance industry for...

Eileen M. Tandyk

Eileen M. Tandyk

Dec 16, 2018

Eileen M. Tandyk, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully December, 16, 2018 with loving family, nursing, and hospice services by her bedside. She was born December 21, 1931 in Indianapolis. Eileen Sylvester graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1949 and took employment with Eli Lilly & Company. In 1953, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, she married John W. “Jack” Tandyk...

Dolores Paxton

Dolores Paxton

Dec 15, 2018

Dolores Paxton, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018. Dolores was born in Indianapolis on April 8, 1936 to the late Thomas and Sadie Heider. On March 6, 1959 she was united in marriage to James M. Paxton, Sr. and he preceded her in death on November 11, 2000. Dolores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker...

David Dean Smith, II

David Dean Smith, II

Dec 9, 2018

David Dean Smith II, 22, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 9, 2018. David was born on November 5, 1996 in Indianapolis to his parents, David Dean Smith, Sr. and Dawn (Kesler) Campbell who survive. David was an amazing guy to be around as he was smart, charming, and showed immense love and loyalty to those that surrounded him. He...

Sandra Charlene White

Sandra Charlene White

Dec 7, 2018

Sandra Charlene White, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Sydney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Sandy was born in Dallas, Texas on November 2, 1946. She worked in medical coding at Community Hospitals for several years and was a member of the Indianapolis women’s group. Survivors include her...

Brayden William Lee Wright

Brayden William Lee Wright

Dec 1, 2018

Brayden William Lee Wright, 3 month-old-son of Trinton James Wright and LeAnne Michelle Olsen, passed away December 1, 2018 at IU Health’s Riley Hospital for Children. Brayden was born at Franciscan St. Francis Health on August 8, 2018. Little Brayden was born into this world with many complications, but his fighting spirit and will to survive held steadfast even during...

Marlin C. "Marty" Cook

Marlin C. "Marty" Cook

Dec 1, 2018

Marlin C. “Marty” Cook, 71, of Martinsville passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 1, 2018 in Indianapolis. Marty was born on March 14, 1947 to Billy Pershing Cook and Velma Cleo (Jones) Cook in Indianapolis. Marty worked as a machinist for 23 years at AM General, a plant that manufactured military hummers. Marty was a...

Sharon  Kay  Huehls

Sharon Kay Huehls

Nov 30, 2018

Sharon Kay Huehls, 72, Indianapolis, passed away suddenly November 30, 2018. Mrs. Huehls was born November 30, 1946, in Indianapolis, to the late Robert and Geraldine (Stansbury) Humphrey. She graduated from Southport High School, Indiana University, and the University of Indianapolis. She was employed as a real estate agent, as a paralegal at Sommer & Barnard, and for the Indianapolis...

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