OBITUARIES

Rose Mary Kavanaugh

Rose Mary Kavanaugh

Sep 5, 2016

Rose Mary Kavanaugh died Monday, September 5, 2016 at St. Paul Hermitage, Beech Grove, IN. She was 96. Rose was born November 16, 1919, at home on the family farm near Cannelburg, IN. She was the eleventh and youngest child of John and Mary E. "Mayme" (O'Connor) Kavanaugh. According to family lore, she weighed only 1.5 lbs. at birth. She...

Nicoletta Nina Pansini Martucci Bamford

Nicoletta Nina Pansini Martucci Bamford

Aug 31, 2016

Nicoletta “Nina” Pansini Martucci Bamford passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the age of 82. She was born in Molfetta, Italy (near Napoli) to Antoinetta Gadaleta Pansini and Pietro Pansini. Nicoletta graduated from high school in Napoli and attended 2 years of college in Rome. In 1952 she entered a beauty contest and was crowned “ Miss Smile...

Philip Douglas McQuade

Philip Douglas McQuade

Aug 28, 2016

Philip Douglas McQuade, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away at Arlington Place on August 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Janet S; loving father of Brooke (Anders), Sydney, Alexandra (William) and Paula (Scott); beloved grandfather of Gabriel, Quinn, Philip, Zachary, Austin, Anna, Georgia and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Jessie McQuade; and brothers, Paul,...

Jack Lee Hammack

Jack Lee Hammack

Aug 27, 2016

Jack Lee Hammack passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; daughter, Sandra; sons, Michael and David; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Jack was proud to have served his country as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Services will be held at Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis,...

Bratcher (Brad) B. DeMarcus

Bratcher (Brad) B. DeMarcus

Aug 26, 2016

Bratcher (Brad) B. DeMarcus, 72, died peacefully on Friday August 26 at the Indiana Veterans’ Home in West Lafayette, IN. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bernadine O’Rourke DeMarcus and Bradford B. DeMarcus. Brad lived most of his life on Sloan Ave. on Indy’s southeast side and was a devoted son. He served in the U.S....

Mary Theresa Guelden Pulsifer

Mary Theresa Guelden Pulsifer

Aug 23, 2016

Mary Theresa Pulsifer, 95, Mooresville, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on August 12, 1921 to Hubert and Therese Blankart Guelden. Mary was a homemaker and member of the Indianapolis Hiking Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred F. Pulsifer and is survived by her sons, Joseph of Katy,...

Charmaine M. Field

Charmaine M. Field

Aug 22, 2016

Charmaine Hoffman Field was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on August 22, 2016, after years of receiving the devoted care of her daughter Colleen. Born June 19, 1933 to Alban and Viola Quick Hoffman in Jackson, Michigan, she joins her loving husband of 54 years, Arthur F. Field, III, in their eternal home. Charmaine attended Little Flower Grade School...

Don R. Jackson

Don R. Jackson

Aug 18, 2016

Don R. Jackson, 92, of Beech Grove, passed away on August 18, 2016. Don grew up in Lafayette, IN and attended Lafayette Jefferson High School. Halfway through his senior year he joined the United States Marine Corps to serve his country. He was a WWII Veteran 2nd Marine Division and served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. Don worked in...

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,...

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