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Helen Courtney Keiner

Helen Courtney Keiner

Jan 10, 2017

Helen Courtney Wilson Keiner, 39, Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 19, 1977 to Michael F. and Toni Kniseley Wilson. Courtney was a graduate of Franklin Central High School and Vincennes University where she graduated with high honors. She had been employed as a funeral director for many years. Courtney was...

Kenneth William Oberting

Kenneth William Oberting

Jan 7, 2017

Kenneth William Oberting, 98, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. he was born in Anderson, IN on April 17, 1918 to Stephen and Elizabeth Linder Oberting. Kenneth was a 1936 graduate of Cathedral High School and served in the US Army during WWII. He was the co-owner of Contract Hardware and Specialties until his retirement in 1986. Kenneth was...

Saundra P. Hillman

Saundra P. Hillman

Jan 7, 2017

Saundra "Sandy" P. Hillman, 75, Greenwood, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis on September 1, 1941 to Herbert and Margaret Schilling Pennington. Sandy was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grade School and High School. She retired from Holy Name Catholic School as the school secretary. She had previously worked for Indiana National Bank and Perry...

Gerald Wendell 'Jerry' Clark

Gerald Wendell 'Jerry' Clark

Jan 4, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" Wendell Clark, 77, Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born in Bloomfield, IN on July 17, 1939 to Murl and Geneva Skinner Clark. Jerry was a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer with the Indianapolis Star and News where he worked for 40 years before retiring as chief photographer. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Patricia Ann Candler

Patricia Ann Candler

Jan 2, 2017

Patricia Ann Kuhn Candler, 65, Indianapolis, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. She was born in Scottsville, KY on July 20, 1951 to James Young and Katheryn Kuhn. Patricia was a 1969 graduate of Harry E. Wood High School and worked as an order analyst for Lane Bryant. She is survived by her husband, Donald Candler; son, Donald Candler II...

James E. Sherman

James E. Sherman

Dec 22, 2016

James Edwin Sherman, (The Shermanator), was born March 29,1936 to Lester & Vallie White. Grandparents, John & Ruby Sherman (adoptive parents). Jim attended Bunker Hill Grade School & Franklin Township High School. He was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight System. He was a member of Beech Grove Moose and the American Legion. Survived by daughter, Felicia S Sherman...

Michael W. Tex

Michael W. Tex

Dec 21, 2016

Michael Tex, 80, passed away on December 21, 2016. Michael is now with the Lord and reunited with his brothers and parents. Following his graduation from Manual High School, Michael served honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany through 1959. After his military discharge Michael was employed at General Motors until retirement, thus his passion for...

Kathleen 'Kathy' Bilz

Kathleen 'Kathy' Bilz

Dec 20, 2016

Kathleen "Kathy" Bilz of Greenwood passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was born in 1926 to parents Omer J. and Iona Hobson in French Lick, IN. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" who she married in 1957; and one sister. Kathy was a long time member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements will be...

Ralph Eugene 'Skipp' Eacret

Ralph Eugene 'Skipp' Eacret

Dec 16, 2016

Ralph "Skipp" Eugene Eacret, Jr., 55, Indianapolis, passed away December 16, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on December 22, 1960 to Ralph E. Eacret and Alberta R. Klein. Skipp worked as an electrician. He is survived by his sons, Joshua and Albert Eacret, both of Indianapolis; father, Ralph E. Eacret, Sr. (Beth), Raleigh,NC; mother, Alberta Klein, Indianapolis; sisters, Diane...

Janice Donzella Calloway

Janice Donzella Calloway

Dec 13, 2016

Janice Donzella Calloway was born April 17, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Raymond and Virginia Carson Woods. She was the third eldest born from this union. Early in life, Janice had dreams of joining the Air Force. She attended Woodward and Hughes High School, where she met Eugene Calloway. Janice gave birth to Shirley Virginia Woods on August 24, 1965....

Edward George Fritsch

Edward George Fritsch

Dec 13, 2016

Edward George Fritsch, 92, Fishers, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on November 18, 1924 to Charles and Catherine Binder Fritsch. Ed graduated from Elder High School in Cincinnati in 1942. He served in the 75th Infantry Division of the US Army during WWII and was awarded three bronze stars...

Michael David McKinley

Michael David McKinley

Dec 10, 2016

Michael David McKinley, 41, Greenwood, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on October 25, 1975 to Maynard and Joan Rode McKinley. Michael was a 1994 graduate of Southport High School and worked as a flooring installer for Carpet Country. He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Jeff McKinley. Michael is survived...

Robert Ellis Page

Robert Ellis Page

Dec 7, 2016

Robert Ellis Page, 87, Greenwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born on December 7, 1929 in Lincoln, Kansas to Artie L. and Dulcie F. Gregg Page. He was a 1948 graduate of Barry High School in Barry, Illinois where he was a standout athlete. He served in the US Army from 1948 until 1955. He was...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Agresta Chaney

Elizabeth 'Betty' Agresta Chaney

Dec 7, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” (Agresta) Chaney, age 93, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on July 20, 1923, the eldest of the ten children of Saverio (Sam) and Concetta Zappia Agresta, immigrants from Reggio di Calabria in southern Italy. After graduating at the top of her class from St. Mary’s Academy in Indianapolis,...

Anthony J. Grannan

Anthony J. Grannan

Nov 30, 2016

Anthony J. Grannan, 83, Indianapolis, passed away on November 30, 2016. He was born in Washington, IN on March 29, 1933 to Victor A. and Augusta E. Riney Grannan. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at Jenn-Aire for 35 years before retiring in 1993. He was...

Thomas F. Donahue

Thomas F. Donahue

Nov 30, 2016

Thomas F. Donahue, 80, Indianapolis, formerly of Lockport, IL, passed away on November 30, 2016. He was born in Joliet, IL on June 9, 1936 to Cyril and Theolinda Merriman Donahue. He was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School in Joliet, IL and St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa and served in the United States Army. Tom worked for...

Aldo Joseph Mina

Aldo Joseph Mina

Nov 28, 2016

Aldo Joseph Mina, 57, Indianapolis, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016. He was born in Beech Grove on March 26, 1959 to Aldo Salvatore Mina and Ada Maestri Mina. Aldo was a 1977 graduate of Roncalli High School and worked at Allison Transmission before retiring. He was a member of UAW Local 33 and American Legion Post 355. Aldo enjoyed...

Cosmas Joseph 'Cotty' Raimondi

Cosmas Joseph 'Cotty' Raimondi

Nov 23, 2016

Cosmas Joseph "Cotty" Raimondi, 67, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on October 21, 1949 to Anthony L. and Catherine Ann Mascari Raimondi. Cotty was a member of the 2nd graduating class of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in 1967 and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Florida Southern University. He worked in the sales and...

Emerito Franco 'Frank' Upano,  Esq.

Emerito Franco 'Frank' Upano, Esq.

Nov 23, 2016

Mr. Emerito Franco "Frank" Upano, Esq., 76, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born on September 22, 1940 in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines, to Ambrosio and Edilberta Upano. Frank was a graduate of the University of Manila and was a practicing attorney in the Philippines and Indiana. He was the dearly loved husband of Matilde (nee de los...

Dolores Ann Kesterson

Dolores Ann Kesterson

Nov 15, 2016

Dolores Ann Evard Kesterson, 79, Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on June 10, 1937 to Richard F. and Ruth Evard. Dolores was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and was employed as a court clerk in the Marion County Courts from 1976 until her retirement in 1999. She was preceded in death by...

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