OBITUARIES

Constance  L.  "Connie" Williams

Constance L. "Connie" Williams

Oct 1, 2017

Constance L. “Connie” Williams, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away October 1, 2017. Connie was born October 17, 1931 in Lima, Ohio to the late Samuel M. and Catherine (Gorman) Williams. She was a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in education; she later received her master’s degree from Butler University. Connie was a teacher in the Indianapolis Public School...

Melissa  Dawn Wiley

Melissa Dawn Wiley

Sep 27, 2017

Melissa Dawn “Missy” Wiley, 46, Indianapolis, passed away September 27, 2017. Missy was born July 17, 1971, in Indianapolis, to James Ronald Isham and Sandra K. (Mitchner) Isham, who survive. She enjoyed reading, camping and was a movie enthusiast. Missy was an avid fan of NCIS and Law & Order. She loved her pets, especially her dog, Pinnie and her...

Lyla Rainbow Beiswenger

Lyla Rainbow Beiswenger

Sep 17, 2017

Lyla Rainbow Beiswenger entered into eternal life on September 17, 2017. She was born to her loving parents, Rob and Crystal (Sullivan) Beiswenger. She was also welcomed by her big sisters, Samantha and Celeste. Additional survivors include maternal grandparents, Karen and Steve Sullivan; paternal grandfather, Bob Beiswenger; great grandparents, Mary Beiswenger and Ed Wilson; as well as a host of...

Wallace  Ray "Wally" Robinson

Wallace Ray "Wally" Robinson

Sep 14, 2017

Wallace Ray “Wally” Robinson, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away September 14, 2017 at Kindred Health and Rehab in Greenwood. Wally was born May 6, 1936 in Batesville, Indiana to the late Herb and Sally (Dupps) Robinson. He graduated from Batesville High School where he served as his class president all four years. A superior high school athlete, Wally achieved 10...

Michael  A. Pinna

Michael A. Pinna

Sep 13, 2017

Michael A. Pinna, 75, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home September 13, 2017. Mr. Pinna was born November 8, 1941, in Chicago, to the late Michael B. and Lillian (Rosell) Pinna. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1960 and was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church. A longtime furniture salesman, he also owned Colonial Funiture, Mike’s Furniture Center,...

Andrew Khyang

Andrew Khyang

Sep 9, 2017

Andrew Khyang, 5, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 near his home in Indianapolis. Little Andrew was born October 20, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. His parents are Francis Zay Yar Aung and Justina Tin Tin. Quick and eager to learn, Andrew was an extremely intelligent child; he attended Cornerstone Autism Center. Andrew loved to communicate...

Noreen Commons VanSlyke

Noreen Commons VanSlyke

Sep 8, 2017

Noreen Commons VanSlyke, 84, of Indianapolis and formerly of Franklin, passed away September 8, 2017. She was born October 5, 1932 to Patrick M. and Louise (Stuppe’) Commons in Indianapolis; she was the youngest of ten children. Noreen worked at Franklin College for 20 years before retiring. Before her tenure at Franklin College, she worked part-time at Erdman’s Pharmacy in...

Lillian  Mary Johnson

Lillian Mary Johnson

Sep 6, 2017

Lillian Mary Johnson, infant daughter of Wesley J. and Angela M. (Brett) Johnson, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Lillian was born one hour before she was called to her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, William J. Johnson. Survivors include her loving parents, Wesley and Angie of Indianapolis;...

Otto Gmuender

Otto Gmuender

Aug 31, 2017

Otto Gmuender, 87, of Indianapolis and formerly of Sag Harbor, New York, passed away August 31, 2017 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Otto was born May 27, 1930 in Bad Wurzach, Germany to the late Jakob and Anna (Petretti) Gmuender. On November 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth M. Bernhardt. Otto proudly served his country in...

Oscar  G.  Ritchie, Sr.

Oscar G. Ritchie, Sr.

Aug 28, 2017

Oscar G. Ritchie, Sr., 74, Indianapolis, passed away August 28, 2017. Mr. Ritchie was born February 5, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Oscar and Margaret (Mills) Ritchie. Oscar ran a laundry route for 38 years, starting with Mechanics Laundry and retiring from Cintas in 2010. He proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in...

Martha  M. Sufan

Martha M. Sufan

Aug 22, 2017

Martha M. Sufan, 88, Beech Grove, passed away August 22, 2017. Mrs. Sufan was born November 3, 1928, in Ain-Arik, Palestine, to the late Minwer and Zareefa (Saba) Sabbah. A longtime member of Holy Name Catholic Church, she was an avid gardener. She took great pride in growing flowers and vegetables. Her greatest accomplishment was her family, and she loved...

Earl  R.  Riggin

Earl R. Riggin

Aug 18, 2017

Earl R. Riggin, 80, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home August 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born October 11, 1936, in Indianapolis, to the late Richard P. and Jessie (Harmening) Riggin. He graduated from Manual High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Earl worked for the United States Postal Service for 35 years,...

Kristie Marie Feltz Apple

Kristie Marie Feltz Apple

Aug 15, 2017

Kristie Marie Feltz Apple, 47, of New Palestine, passed away August 15, 2017 at Community Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Indianapolis on October 16, 1969, Kristie was the daughter of the late Albert Joseph Feltz, Jr. and Theresa Elizabeth (Diekhoff) Feltz; both of her birth parents preceded her in death. Following the death of her parents at a young...

Sheila  Jean  Reid

Sheila Jean Reid

Aug 11, 2017

Sheila Jean Reid, 71, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at home August 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sheila was born April 7, 1946, in New Britain, Connecticut, to the late William Budge and Selina Elizabeth (Martin) Reid. She graduated from Charleston (IL) High School in 1964. Sheila enjoyed a 32 year career as a legal assistant with...

Michael  D.  Williams

Michael D. Williams

Aug 7, 2017

Michael D. Williams, 59, Indianapolis, passed away August 7, 2017, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Mike was born September 6, 1957, in Indianapolis, to the late Guy R. and W. Joan (Ping) Williams. He worked as a self-employed painter through the years. Mike was an avid Colts, Indiana University, and Notre Dame fan. He will be fondly remembered by his...

Patrick  Joseph  Bennett, IV

Patrick Joseph Bennett, IV

Aug 7, 2017

Patrick Joseph Bennett IV died peacefully at home Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born to the late Patrick & Margaret Bennett in Universal, IN on April 4, 1933. Pat spent 40 years as an attorney, much of it at his firm Bennett & Sheff in Indianapolis. He passed the bar after finishing IU law school with four children at...

Elizabeth  M.  Clark

Elizabeth M. Clark

Aug 7, 2017

Elizabeth M. Clark, 94, Indianapolis, passed away August 7, 2017. She was born June 21, 1923, in Indianapolis, to the late Martha and Orville Stevason. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Clark; brothers, Eugene, James, and Tom Stevason. Survivors include a daughter, Karen (Danny) Shine; son, Craig (Debi) Clark; sisters, Nora May Cunningham, Mary Ellen O’Donnell;...

Steven  W.  Comley

Steven W. Comley

Aug 1, 2017

Steven W. Comley, 66, Indianapolis, passed away August 1, 2017. Steve was born October 6, 1950, in Beech Grove, to the late William G. and Rosemund Marie (Huck) Comley. Steve graduated from Kennedy Memorial High School (formerly Sacred Heart) and attended IUPUI. He worked for Eli Lilly & Co. for 39 years, retiring in 2008. Following retirement, he worked for...

Michael T.  Bova, Jr.

Michael T. Bova, Jr.

Jul 30, 2017

Michael T. Bova, Jr., 85, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away July 30, 2017. Mike Jr. was born October 3, 1931, to the late Michael and Josephine (Mascari) Bova. He worked in the produce business for years having been a partner in the Bova Fruit Company, Independent Potato Company and Independent Banana Company. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic...

Florence Abigail Miller

Florence Abigail Miller

Jul 30, 2017

Florence Abigail Miller, 93, Indianapolis, died July 30, 2017. She was born June 16, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Paul Henry and Rosemary Frances (Maloy) McGauley. Flo served in the Navy during World War II. It was during that time that she met W. Thomas Miller and they were married in 1946 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel...

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