OBITUARIES

David Lee Curtis

David Lee Curtis

Aug 12, 2016

David Lee Curtis, 74, Indianapolis, was called home on August 12, 2016 to share a belated 50-year anniversary with his beloved wife Judy. Born March 21, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Carl and Elizabeth Curtis, Dave graduated from Southport High School in 1960 and married Judith Elrod in 1961. He worked for 34 years at the Ford Motor Co....

Michael John LaRosa

Michael John LaRosa

Aug 10, 2016

Michael John LaRosa, 62, Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was born in Beech Grove, IN on March 10, 1954 to Salvatore M. and Madeline M. Danna LaRosa. Michael owned and operated his own business working as a property manager leasing commercial business space. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Greenwood. Michael is survived by...

George Milton Greer

George Milton Greer

Aug 5, 2016

George M. Greer, 54, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on August 12, 1961 to Robert M. and Eleanor Theresa Prestel Greer. He is survived by his sons, Curtis and Marcus Greer; brothers, Tom (Maureen), Bob, Al (Jennifer), John (Natalee); sister, Cindy Scott (Larry); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...

Rosemary H. Partain

Rosemary H. Partain

Jul 29, 2016

Rosemary Helen Partain, 90, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on August 13, 1925 to Denis F. and Georgia Anna Willoughby Morarity. Rosemary was a 1942 graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy in Oldenburg, IN and attended Marian College. She was a member of Hoosier Capital Girl Scout Council and was active in Girl Scouting...

Mickel Jacob

Mickel Jacob

Jul 26, 2016

Mickel Jacob, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was born on December 4, 1930 to Minwer and Zareefeh Saba Sabbah. He was owner and operator of Mike Jacob's T.V. until his retirement at the age of 80. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helena Z....

Ernest Franklin Edmonds

Ernest Franklin Edmonds

Jul 22, 2016

Ernest Franklin Edmonds, 60, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2014. He was born on November 11, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN to Ernest Franklin and Rosaleen Griner Edmonds. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Dean Edmonds. He is survived by his wife, Darlynn Siefkin Edmonds; daughters, Andrea Brown and Stephanie (Kobi) Maisel; granddaughters,...

Edward F. Eck

Edward F. Eck

Jul 20, 2016

Edward F. Eck died July 20, 2016. He was born October 13, 1936 to the late Bernard and Adelaide Eck. He graduated form Cathedral High School and retired from Eli Lilly and Company after 37 years. He also served in the US Army for 12 years. Ed was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 3660...

James Michael Mappes

James Michael Mappes

Jul 20, 2016

James Michael Mappes, 55, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was born in Beech Grove, IN on March 14, 1961 to Bernard Charles and Lois Smith Mappes. James was a graduate of Ball State University and worked as the Physical Education Director at the Indiana Girls' School for 30 years before his retirement. He was preceded in death...

Marian Patricia McClure

Marian Patricia McClure

Jul 18, 2016

Marian Patricia McClure, 79, Indianapolis, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born in 1937 in Wildwood, PA to George F. and Helen Sofran Berzonski. Marian was a graduate of Hampton Township High School in PA and completed training as a medical secretary. She worked at Conrail for 30 years as a clerk before retiring. Marian was a former...

Joseph Thomas 'Joey' Birtchman

Joseph Thomas 'Joey' Birtchman

Jul 16, 2016

Joseph Thomas Birtchman, 32, husband of Tiffany Nicole Birtchman, passed away July 16, 2016. He was born on November 29, 1983 at Fort Carson Colorado Army Hospital. Joey graduated from Decatur Central High School in 2002. He was the Owner/Operator of Birtchmans Family Flooring. He was a member of the Tennessee Squires Association and an avid collector of Jack Daniels...

Gertrude H. Fox

Gertrude H. Fox

Jul 13, 2016

Gertrude H. Fox, 98, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. She was born on February 24, 1918 to Anthony J. and Gertrude Hill Laker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fox and her siblings, Delores, Everett, Arthur, Richard and Raymond. She is survived by her brother, Anthony Laker and many nieces and nephews....

David L. Brewer

David L. Brewer

Jul 11, 2016

Our strong oldest brother, David Lee Brewer, 58, passed away on July 11, 2016 at IU Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family and the ever vigilant staff there. In classic McCandless/Brewer style, he fought until there was no point in fighting anymore. David had several families, none less important than the other. First, his siblings, Danny (Myrtle Beach, SC), Marilyn,...

Charles R. 'Rick' Commons

Charles R. 'Rick' Commons

Jul 9, 2016

Charles R. "Rick" Commons, 71, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on October 14, 1944 to Charles Patrick and Marguerite A. O'Donnell Commons. Rick was a 1962 graduate of Southport High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Purdue University. While in high school, Rick participated in the Junior Olympics...

Anthony Joseph Overley

Anthony Joseph Overley

Jul 2, 2016

Anthony (Tony) Joseph Overley, 33, passed away in his sleep on July 2, 2016 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. He loved his children, playing his guitar and singing, and spending time with his family and friends.He is survived by his son, Anthony Joseph Jr (AJ); daughter, Dani Layne; wife, Amber (Pangburn); parents, Chris (Huffer) and...

Elizabeth Marie Wroblewski

Elizabeth Marie Wroblewski

Jul 1, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” Wroblewski 84, of Indianapolis, passed away July 1, 2016. Elizabeth was born to parents Thomas “Joe” and Marion Crippen Fagan in Indianapolis on September 4, 1931. The family was a member of the Sacred Heart parish where Elizabeth attended school from kindergarten through her senior year. Also known as “Pete” to family and friends, she married Alfred Wroblewski...

Laurel Jean Simon

Laurel Jean Simon

Jun 27, 2016

Laurel Jean (Poland) Simon, Indianapolis, born October 21, 1944, died on June 27 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Laurel was the wife of Richard (Dick) L. Simon for almost 48 years. Laurel was the mother of Jennifer L. Kerr (Cary) and Richard (Bud) L. Simon II (Tara); beloved grandmother of Nathanael and Zachary Kerr and Cody, Emma and...

Travis Michael Bollman

Travis Michael Bollman

Jun 26, 2016

Travis Michael Bollman, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Travis was born in Indianapolis on August 14, 1982. Outgoing and charismatic from an early age, Travis could be counted upon to bring fun and laughter to any situation. In 2001, he graduated from Decatur Central High School, where he excelled at golf and bowling. He also...

Donald Michael Serensky

Donald Michael Serensky

Jun 25, 2016

Donald Michael Serensky, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 25, 2016. Don was born on May 1, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA. He served proudly in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959. He was owner-operator of Universal Computer Supplies before retiring in 1998. He had a love of children, nature, hiking, biking, charities and the...

Dolores Helen Boyce

Dolores Helen Boyce

Jun 24, 2016

Dolores Helen Schroeder Boyce, passed away June 24, 2016, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Indianapolis on February 15, 1926, to Henry John and Josephine Mary Bedel Schroeder. The youngest of 10 children, Dolores was raised on South Talbott Street in Indianapolis and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School. Her mother and father moved...

Pamela Jean O'Connor

Pamela Jean O'Connor

Jun 24, 2016

Pamela J. O’Connor, 72, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. She was born in Kankakee, IL on January 17, 1944 to Russell and Virginia Hemphill. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James O’Connor; and brother, Michael Hemphill. She is survived by her daughter, Seana (Michael) Ray; step-son, Michael (Diana) O’Connor; sister, Judith Hemphill Gonczy; sisters-in-law, Judith Hemphill...

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