OBITUARIES

Thomas J. "Tom the Barber" Smith

Thomas J. "Tom the Barber" Smith

Jan 12, 2024

On January 12, 2024, Jesus escorted Thomas Joseph “Tom the Barber“ Smith, 80, home. Tom was a beacon in this world for God’s love. He was a devout catholic, eucharistic minister and 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. For several years Tom and a group of fellow catholic men would meet on Friday morning for the Bob Evans...

Marie Jonette Hegarty

Marie Jonette Hegarty

Jan 11, 2024

 

Marie Jonette Hegarty, 80, who lived most of her life in Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. Marie was born on September 18, 1943, the second of John Gerard and Margaret Schulz Hegarty’s four daughters. Of her youth in Wanamaker, Marie fondly reminisced about simple childhood pleasures and high jinx with her sisters, including rolling skating...

Ineta M. (Aliff) Roessler

Ineta M. (Aliff) Roessler

Jan 6, 2024

Ineta (Aliff) Roessler, 96, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024.  Born May 21, 1927 to Andy and Annabelle Aliff in the family home at Riverbrook Farm.  Riverbrook was a large farm her father managed for owner William Hapgood.  She joined her older siblings Mildred, Raymond and Robert.  She had many happy memories of Riverbrook Farms and of Hapgood’s son,...

Maria Estela Martinez

Maria Estela Martinez

Jan 6, 2024

Maria Estela Martinez, 76, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 6, 2024, after a brief illness and she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Maria, or as most of us knew her as Estela, was born in Laredo, Texas to Jesus Ramirez and Francisca (Castro) Ramirez on April 14, 1947, and was one of 9 children. A few...

Timothy Wayne Gray

Timothy Wayne Gray

Jan 3, 2024

Timothy Wayne Gray died unexpectedly at home on January 3, 2024. Tim was born on November 30, 1982 to Timothy and Karen Gray in Batesville, Indiana. 

Tim made a huge impact in the classroom as an elementary school teacher, and as a coach on the basketball court. There was no doubt his biggest impact was the one he made with his...

Richard Phillip "Dick" Morrison

Richard Phillip "Dick" Morrison

Dec 30, 2023

Richard Phillip “Dick” Morrison, 95, of Indianapolis passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born April 25, 1928, to the late Eugene R. and Regina R. (Christian) Morrison.

Dick graduated from Cathedral High School in 1946 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was assigned to general headquarters in Tokyo, Japan (1950-1952).

After serving...

Merlin Faye Shine

Merlin Faye Shine

Dec 30, 2023

Merlin Faye Shine, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on December 30, 2023. Merlin was born to the late Sherman & Virginia Sims on July 13, 1953, in Franklin, Indiana. Merlin graduated from Whiteland High School and went on to be quite an entrepreneur. Merlin owned and operated her own residential cleaning business and...

Patricia Lynne Swift

Patricia Lynne Swift

Dec 26, 2023

Patricia Lynne Swift, 81, of Indianapolis, died December 26, 2023.  She was born May 24, 1942, in Indianapolis to Richard P. and Santina Bova Gallamore.

Patricia graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  Growing up she helped her grandparents at the Bova Fruit Market at the City Market where she would sell grocery bags for a nickel.  Her Catholic faith was...

Paulette JoAnn Sebolboro

Paulette JoAnn Sebolboro

Dec 24, 2023

Paulette JoAnn Sebolboro, 74, Auburn, Washington, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in Indianapolis, December 24, 2023, after a brief illness with cancer.  Paulette was born April 7, 1949, in Gifu, Japan, to the late Paul and Mishiko (Kawashima) Shaw.  Paulette was united in marriage to German Sebolboro in 1974, and he preceded her in death in December 2011. ...

John Joseph Selzer

John Joseph Selzer

Dec 22, 2023

John Joseph Selzer, age 76, of Indianapolis, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Born on January 17, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, John's journey was marked by service, dedication, and a profound love for both his family and pets.

A proud graduate of Scecina High School, Class of 1966, John embarked on a selfless journey of service to his country...

Mary Lou Galati

Mary Lou Galati

Dec 20, 2023

Mary Lou Galati, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on December 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Seymour, Indiana on October 12, 1930, to the late Charles & Agnes Grein. Mary Lou graduated from Seymour High School in 1948. She married Lewis (Lew) Galati who was the love of her life on October 5, 1950....

Janine H. Orr

Janine H. Orr

Dec 19, 2023

 

Janine Orr of Indianapolis passed away on December 19. 2023 at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital after many medical issues.  She had spent the last year in and out of hospitals and nursing homes.  She last resided at Independence Village Greenwood.  She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on January 9, 1947 to Helene V Pinchart Orr and Ralph E Orr,...

Elizabeth Ann Van Noy

Elizabeth Ann Van Noy

Dec 18, 2023

Elizabeth Ann (Jones) Van Noy, 84, Greenwood, passed away December 18, 2023.  Mrs. Van Noy was born September 1, 1939, in Indianapolis, to the late Burton and Margaretha (Schoettle) Jones.  She married the late Richard J. Van Noy, and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2019.  Liz graduated from the first graduating class of Scecina Memorial High School. ...

Joseph "Joe" Michael Barina

Joseph "Joe" Michael Barina

Dec 16, 2023

 

Joseph (Joe) Barina, age 83, died December 16 at Community South Hospital after losing his battle with Covid.

 

He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Beverly, daughters Cherie and Carissa and their respective husbands D.R. Foley and Scott Bacon; sisters Joanne Miller, Judy Ploeger and Jean Barina.  Last but not least, his grandchildren Rachel and Mara...

Patricia A. Lee

Patricia A. Lee

Dec 5, 2023

 

Patricia A. Lee, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, December 5.  She was born on March 15, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio to Russell Donovan and Rhoda Talboo Johnson.

Patricia was a tax analyst for the Indiana Department of Revenue.  She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church where she sang in the choir and was a member...

David James Page

David James Page

Dec 3, 2023

David James Page, 82, Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. David was born on February 16, 1941 and grew up in Fountain Square as a member of the Holy Rosary parish near downtown Indianapolis. He was one of five children born to Paul and Mary Page, and is survived by his...

Stephanie Dee Davis

Stephanie Dee Davis

Nov 22, 2023

Stephanie Dee Davis 56, of Greenwood, passed away on November 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Stephanie was born to Steven Richman & Loretta Burris in Indianapolis on April 10, 1967. She was a graduate of New Palestine High School, Class of 1985. Stephanie was passionate about her work with Catholic Charities Crisis Office and was well respected by...

Linda J. Burkhard

Linda J. Burkhard

Nov 18, 2023

 

Linda J. Burkhard passed in the early morning on November 18, 2023, after a long struggle with lung cancer.  A graduate of Ben Davis High School, Linda’s primary vocation was being a “Homemaker.”  She listed her three happiest life events as the birth of her three children.  Linda was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a...

Ronald "Ron" Hallett

Ronald "Ron" Hallett

Nov 16, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Hallett, 77, of Indianapolis (formerly from Clinton, Indiana), passed away on November 16, 2023. Ron was born to the late Herbert & Wanda Hallett on November 13, 1947, and grew up in Clinton, Indiana. Ron spent most of his career with the United States Postal Service as a local mail carrier. He was a long-standing member of the...

Cindi Lynn Sams

Cindi Lynn Sams

Nov 15, 2023

Cindi Lynn Sams, 66, of Greenwood, passed away on November 15, 2023, surrounded by her children and loved ones. Cindi was born to Max & Jean Valentine in Whiteland, Indiana on September 2, 1957. Cindi played many roles for many people in her life. She always seemed to know what each individual needed at any given time. An absolutely beautiful...

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