OBITUARIES

Ronald D. Purvis

Ronald D. Purvis

May 6, 2016

Ronald D. Purvis, 55, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on December 3, 1960. Ron attended Franklin Central High School and was a graduate of Southport High School. He was a warehouse manager for Indianapolis Statuary Company where he had worked for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Michele Purvis...

Judith Ann Hiatt

Judith Ann Hiatt

May 6, 2016

Judith Ann "Judy" Hiatt, 73, Franklin, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on July 2, 1942 to Charles and Vivian McCarty Sallee. Judy worked for the State of Indiana for 21 years before retiring as a supervisor in the Department of Housing. She enjoyed playing golf and enjoying her family and friends. Judy was preceded...

Barbara Ann Hurrle

Barbara Ann Hurrle

May 6, 2016

Barbara Ann Hurrle died at St. Paul Hermitage where she received loving care for 9 years. Barbara (Finn) was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent most of her life in Indianapolis. She met Casimir Hurrle in 1948 and they were married 56 happy years. She is survived by 6 children: Theresa Roussel (John), Dave Hurrle (Carol), Don Hurrle (Dotti), Eva...

Daniel J. 'Louie' McHugh

Daniel J. 'Louie' McHugh

Apr 29, 2016

Daniel “Louie” McHugh Louie left us too soon at the age of 55 and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Louie was a lifelong resident of the Southside of Indianapolis having grown up in the Garfield Park neighborhood. He was born July 7, 1960 and died April 29, 2016. Louie was a graduate of Emmerich Manual HS,...

Marilyn A. Beiriger

Marilyn A. Beiriger

Apr 28, 2016

Marilyn A. Beiriger, 85, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was born in Hammond, IN on March 1, 1931 to Leonard M. and Alice A. Sedlak Tarney. Marilyn was a graduate of St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN. She worked in the cafeteria of St. Matthew Grade School for many years. She was preceded in death by...

Thomas Alvin Blankman

Thomas Alvin Blankman

Apr 27, 2016

Thomas Alvin Blankman, 66, joined his father, mother, and sister in Heaven April 27, 2016. Although he did not have a career, throughout his life he was the provider of laughter, the teacher of joy, the light of the family, and the recipient of generosity and compassion. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived...

Susanne C. 'Sue' Schmitz Biemer

Susanne C. 'Sue' Schmitz Biemer

Apr 25, 2016

Susanne C. "Sue" Schmitz Biemer, 100, died April 25 at Greenwood Village South. She was born in Indianapolis on March 20, 1916, the daughter of John W. and Katherine Gehl Schmitz. She graduated from Holy Trinity Grade School in 1930, and St. John's Academy in 1932. She was a devout Catholic. A skilled seamstress, she began at age six by...

Philip R. Miceli

Philip R. Miceli

Apr 22, 2016

Philip Rosario Miceli, 75, Carmel, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. He was born on August 25, 1940 in Indianapolis. Phil was a loving husband, a devoted father, a comedic grandfather, and an enthusiastic coach. He proudly served in the US Navy and worked hard for his family. We will all miss him dearly and always carry a part of...

Paul D. Griner

Paul D. Griner

Apr 20, 2016

Paul Dean Griner, born to Charles and Mabel (Stockdale) Griner on April 18, 1931, passed away on April 20, 2016 at the age of 85. Paul was a long time employee as warehouse superintendent of National Tea Company (Standard Grocery) and manager of LaQuinta Inn. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Charles and Dick Griner; and...

Clara Hyle Spaeth

Clara Hyle Spaeth

Apr 18, 2016

Clara Hyle Spaeth, 74, Indianapolis, passed away April 18, 2016. She was born in Columbus, OH on November 4, 1941 to Theodore and Rita Casserly Hyle. Clara earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Mt. Carmel School of Nursing and worked as an operating room nurse for many years and also as a registered nurse in private practice. A loving...

Ryan Thomas Nolan

Ryan Thomas Nolan

Apr 13, 2016

Ryan Thomas Nolan, 42, Beech Grove, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on December 5, 1973 to Robert B. and Lexie Louise Smotherman Nolan. Ryan was a graduate of Roncalli High School and worked as a Pressman at Poster Display Company. Ryan was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother;...

Jo Ann Simons

Jo Ann Simons

Apr 12, 2016

Jo Ann Simons, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away April 12, 2016. She was born October 18, 1934 in French Lick, Indiana to the late Woodrow Marlette and Ella Pauline Crowe. Jo was the elder of two daughters. Her sister, Sue Ella Wilson, preceded her in death. On October 28, 1950, Jo married the late Herman William Wilson. They were married...

Donald J. Bowling

Donald J. Bowling

Apr 11, 2016

Donald J. Bowling, 88, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born in Brownstown, IN on March 28, 1928 to Fred J. and Ora (Gilkey) Bowling. Don was a graduate of Purdue University and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired as president of Bowling Computer Services. Don will...

James Donald Dinkins

James Donald Dinkins

Apr 10, 2016

Enter obituary information here. James Donald Dinkins, 88, Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. He gracefully fought a long battle, but knew when it ended, he would be with loved ones gone before. He was led to the Lord by his late son, Phillip. Don was born in Allen County, KY on September 4, 1927, to Charlie B. and...

Mary Anna Carroll

Mary Anna Carroll

Apr 8, 2016

Enter obituary information here. Mary Anna Carroll, 69, Fishers, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on May 31, 1946 to Oliver G. and Mary Francis Quattroechi Pointer. Mrs. Carroll was a graduate of Beech Grove High School and worked in the business offices of Sam's Club and ITT for many years. She is survived by...

Edward W. Arszman

Edward W. Arszman

Apr 8, 2016

Edward William Arszman, 98, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. He was the owner of Arszman's Market at 3006 Mooresville Road in Indianapolis. Edward started in partnership with his brother Henry in 1949 at the corner of Minnesota and East Streets. From there they moved to a new location on Farnsworth Street in Mars Hill. Edward expanded the partnership to...

Donald L. McClure

Donald L. McClure

Apr 7, 2016

Enter obituary information here. Donald L. "Donny Mack" McClure, 80, Greenwood, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on July 28, 1935 to Thomas and Jessie Beatrice Lutz McClure. Don attended Ben Davis High School and served in the US Army in South Korea. He was a journeyman printer with the Indianapolis Star & News from...

Donald L. McClure

Donald L. McClure

Apr 7, 2016

Donald L. "Donny Mack" McClure, 80, Greenwood, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on July 28, 1935 to Thomas and Jessie Beatrice Lutz McClure. Don attended Ben Davis High School and served in the US Army in South Korea. He was a journeyman printer with the Indianapolis Star & News from 1957 until his retirement...

Pietro Ferri

Pietro Ferri

Apr 7, 2016

Enter obituary information here. Pietro Ferri, 87, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was born in Rome, Italy on March 5, 1929 to Tommaso and Palmira Barletta Ferri. Mr. Ferri worked for Wm. H. Block Department Store as a salesman in the men's clothing department for over 25 years before retiring. In 1969 he cofounded the Junior Soccer...

Joseph Herman Schaub

Joseph Herman Schaub

Apr 7, 2016

Two years, six months, five days. Africa, Italy, France, Germany, Holland, Czechoslovakia, and parts of Austria. 79th Division, 313th Infantry, Charlie Company. Five invasions, three campaigns, and spearheaded for the 9th Army at the Rhine River. Joseph H. Schaub, age 96, WWII veteran, Indianapolis, IN, passed away at home on April 7, 2016. Joseph was born July 9, 1919 to...

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