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Kevin Edmond Kirk

Kevin Edmond Kirk

May 24, 2016

Kevin Edmond Kirk, 57, Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He suffered from complications derived from congestive heart failure. He was the former husband of Cathy Foy Kirk. They shared 27 years of marriage together. Born in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Richard and Phyllis Kirk. He attended Roncalli...

Keith Duane Ramsey

Keith Duane Ramsey

May 19, 2016

Keith Duane Ramsey, 50, Greens Fork, IN, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on November 1, 1965 to Robert Eugene and Ernestine Marie Fentz Ramsey. Keith was a 1985 graduate of Lawrence North High School where he played football, was a member of the wrestling team, and was a member of the jazz singing group....

Matthew S. Haas

Matthew S. Haas

May 19, 2016

Matthew Steven Haas, 30, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on July 4, 1985 to David and Julie Maestri Haas. Matthew was a 2004 graduate of Perry Meridian High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. He taught motorcycle and small engine repair at Central Nine Career Center and Ivy Tech....

Robert D. Sanders

Robert D. Sanders

May 19, 2016

Robert D. Sanders, 84, of Indianapolis died Thursday, May 19, 2016, in St. Francis Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in Indianapolis on December 8, 1931, the son of Lawrence C. and Celestine J. Craney Sanders. Robert graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1950, as an adult attended Herron School of Art and Design, and was a...

Robert John Belch

Robert John Belch

May 16, 2016

Robert John Belch, 76, Indianapolis, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on November 15, 1939 to Henry C. and Frances M. Dacey Belch. Robert was a member of the first graduating class of Scecina Memorial High School in 1957. He served in the US Navy from 1957-1960. Robert attended Butler University and worked for General...

Hugh Ben Smith

Hugh Ben Smith

May 12, 2016

Hugh Ben Smith, 81, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was born in Henryetta, OK on August 27, 1934 to Scott M. and Hettie Easter Henry Smith. Hugh was a graduate of the University of Kansas where he played football. After graduation he served in the US Army in the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. Hugh played professional football...

Sandra Dee Neyman

Sandra Dee Neyman

May 10, 2016

Sandra (Sandy) Dee Neyman passed on May 10, 2016 at the age of 79 following a battle with cancer. Sandy was born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1936 to Ellen Marie Schreckengost (Heinrichs) and Samuel Arthur Schreckengost. She was married to Aldo R. Neyman on June 22, 1957 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania and together they had 3 children. Sandy...

Patricia R. Schneider

Patricia R. Schneider

May 7, 2016

Patricia R. Giffel Tobin Schneider, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Indianapolis to Edward and Ruth Havard Giffel. Patricia was a 1955 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. She began her 35 year teaching career at Holy Cross Grade School and retired from Indianapolis Public Schools in 1999. Patricia...

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...

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