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Daniel James Elsener

Daniel James Elsener

Feb 22, 2024

Daniel James Elsener, 47, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully February 22, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with a rare autoimmune disease.  Dan was born December 16, 1976, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Daniel J. and Elizabeth (Waite) Elsener.  The Elsener Family moved to Indianapolis in 1992, when Dan was a sophomore in high school.  He became a student at Roncalli...

Robert "Robbie" Steven Kidwell

Robert "Robbie" Steven Kidwell

Feb 21, 2024

Beloved son of Susie Kidwell and Steve Kidwell, Robert "Robbie" Kidwell, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Robbie was a lifelong resident of the Indianapolis southside graduating from Southport High School in 2003.

Robbie enjoyed cooking for his family, enjoyed playing video games, and enjoyed eating ramen with his mother whenever time allowed.  Robbie was a loyal employee of Meijer...

Russell Eugene Arterburn

Russell Eugene Arterburn

Feb 20, 2024

Russell Eugene Arterburn, 61 of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  Russell was born on November 24, 1962, in Columbus, Indiana to Edward and Ruth Arterburn.

Russell enjoyed playing pool, golfing, and fishing.

He is survived by his son Daniel (Lilly) Arterburn, brothers Ray Arterburn and Tim Arterburn, and grandchildren Riley and Duncan.

A memorial gathering for Russell will be...

Johann Victoria Garcia

Johann Victoria Garcia

Feb 20, 2024

Johann Victoria Garcia, 21, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 20, 2024. Johann was born on August 9, 2002, in Acapulco, Mexico, to Esteban Victoria & Dalia Garcia. Johann was a graduate of Lawrence North High School and was currently a senior at Marian University where he was studying Exercise Science. He was passionate about playing rugby, living a healthy...

Karen Sue Terhune

Karen Sue Terhune

Feb 10, 2024

 Karen Terhune, 67, passed away February 10th, 2024. She was born to James and Lucille Niedenthal on February 25th, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN. She attended St. Roch Catholic School and Southport High School. 

Karen was a sweetheart of a woman. She brought positivity and kindness to every situation and was always quick to lighten the mood with a joke or story....

Daisy Phillips

Daisy Phillips

Feb 8, 2024

Daisy Phillips, age 17 months, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2024. Daisy was born in Indianapolis on September 11, 2022 to Kayla Johnson. Daisy was affectionately called "Dukes" by those who loved and cherished her. Even at her young age Daisy loved turtles and basketball. She could often be found turning the living room into her own basketball court....

Charles Anthony "Tony" Elliott

Charles Anthony "Tony" Elliott

Feb 8, 2024

Charles Anthony (Tony) Elliott

 

Tony Elliott, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 13, 1946, in Washington, Indiana to the late Clarence and Ada (Doyle) Elliott. He married Debbie Lynch on September 23, 1972. Tony was an incredibly loving father and grandfather, an honorably discharged Vietnam veteran,...

Lynn C. Ratliff

Lynn C. Ratliff

Feb 8, 2024

Lynn C. Ratliff, 74, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on February 8, 2024, after a short illness. Lynn was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late John William & Patricia Madden. Lynn married the love of her life, Tim Ratliff on February 11, 1972, and would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this year. Lynn was a stay-at-home mom and...

Phillip C. Gallagher

Phillip C. Gallagher

Feb 3, 2024

Phillip Charles Gallagher was born on July 17, 1931, in Boggstown, Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County, Indiana.  He passed away on February 3, 2024, at the age of 92 at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was the 7th child of Raymond A. Gallagher and Nellie B. (Pittman) Gallagher.  They preceded him in death.

Phillip attended school for 9 years...

Anna L. Dillane

Anna L. Dillane

Feb 2, 2024

Anna L. Dillane, 101, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 2, 2024. Anna was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Herbert & Goldie Matthews on February 16, 1922. Anna married the love of her life, Matthew J. Dillane at St. John Catholic Church in Indianapolis on March 4, 1944. They were married for 61 years and had 3 wonderful...

Norma A. Covarrubias

Norma A. Covarrubias

Feb 2, 2024

Norma A. Covarrubias, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born in El Paso, Texas on June 19, 1946, to the late Raul & Antonia Carrasco. Norma married Abel Covarrubias on September 27, 1987, and would have celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary this year. Norma enjoyed being at home and raising her...

Thomas G. Lauck

Thomas G. Lauck

Jan 28, 2024

Thomas G. Lauck, 77, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away January 28, 2024.   Tom was born the oldest of six children to the late George A. and Rosalyn Marie (Ludwig) Lauck.    Tom grew up on the south side of Indianapolis and attended St. Mark Grade School, graduated from the Latin School and attended St. Meinrad Seminary.  He graduated from...

Kathleen B. Kalina

Kathleen B. Kalina

Jan 27, 2024

Kathleen B. Kalina, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  She was born on September 20, 1938, in Steubenville, Ohio.

Kathleen was a respiratory therapist until her retirement in 2016.  She was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church.  She was supportive of many Catholic charities.

Kathleen was an avid reader, was very studious, loved to garden and was...

Margaret Louise Wiley

Margaret Louise Wiley

Jan 22, 2024

Margaret Louise Wiley, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.  She was born on January 18, 1943, in Beech Grove to William and Anne Armstrong Wiley.

Margaret was a product representative for Dow Chemical for 38 years.

Margaret enjoyed photography and traveling.  She loved her great adventures in life.

Margaret is survived by her brother Richard Wiley and her nieces and...

Richard Lee Basham

Richard Lee Basham

Jan 21, 2024

Richard Lee Basham, 77 of Indianapolis, passed away on January 21, 2024.  He was born on January 15, 1947, in Logansport, Indiana to Milton and Erma Florence Deter Basham.  

Richard was proud to serve in the United States Marine Corp from 1966 – 1970.  While serving in Vietnam he received a Good Conduct medal and National Defense Service Medal.  He...

James E. Sommers

James E. Sommers

Jan 21, 2024

James E.  “Jim” Sommers, 85, of Whiteland, passed away on January 21, 2024.  He was born on July 26, 1938, in Indianapolis to William and Leona Murphy Sommers.

Jim attended Holy Trinity Catholic Grade School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1956.   He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He was a member of the Slovenian National Home...

Linda Joyce Clark

Linda Joyce Clark

Jan 17, 2024

Linda Joyce Clark, 78 of Indianapolis, passed away January 17, 2024.  She was born on March 2, 1945 in Winchester, Kentucky to James C. and Nancy R. Muir Jones.

Linda graduated from Warren High School in 1963 and the Police Academy.

Linda worked for the Marion County Sheriff's Department for 12 years.  She worked mostly as a correctional officer.

Linda was very supported...

Glenn Beasley

Glenn Beasley

Jan 16, 2024

Glenn Beasley, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 16, 2024. Glenn was born to the late Grover & Patsey Beasley on October 23, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Glenn was a United States Army Veteran and an employee of Eli Lilly for over 35 years. Glenn was a loving husband and father.  Glenn & Mary celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary...

Therese Mae Schoettle

Therese Mae Schoettle

Jan 16, 2024

Therese Mae Schoettle, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 16, 2024. Therese was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on October 20, 1953, too the late Ernest & Betty Pfeiffer. Therese was a 1971 graduate of Roncalli Catholic High School. Therese married the love of her life, Mark Schoettle, on January 20, 1973. Therese & Mark celebrated their 50th wedding...

Aurora Soleil Bair

Aurora Soleil Bair

Jan 12, 2024

Aurora Soleil Bair entered the world on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She passed away at the same location on Friday, January 12, 2024 due to health complications sustained during birth and a serious congenital defect called hypostatic left heart syndrome (HLHS). 

She left behind her parents, Adam and Lindsey Bair, her brother, Archer...

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