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Kurtis Lee Newhouse

Kurtis Lee Newhouse

Nov 12, 2023

Kurtis Lee Newhouse, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 12, 2023. Kurt was born to the late Claude Newhouse & Barbara Williams, on August 14, 1956, in Indianapolis. Kurt graduated from Southport High School in 1974 and worked in cable sales for over three decades. Kurt had a kind heart and was polite to everyone he met. He loved...

Margaret "Marge" Dicks

Margaret "Marge" Dicks

Nov 12, 2023

Margaret “Marge” Dicks, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on November 12, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Margaret was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, on May 5, 1927, to the late Walter & Mary Stumpf. Margaret married the love of her life, James Francis Dicks on November 26, 1949, and they shared 53 beautiful years together....

Beatrice A. deHebreard

Beatrice A. deHebreard

Nov 10, 2023

Beatrice A. deHebreard, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 10, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beatrice was born to the late Thomas & Beatrice O’Brien on October 23, 1934, in Indianapolis. Beatrice graduated from Saint Agnes High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Jerome deHebreard on June 5, 1954, at St....

Richard A. Blaylock

Richard A. Blaylock

Nov 7, 2023

Richard A. Blaylock, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 7, 2023. Richard was born to the late Pleasant & Maydalen Blaylock on March 29, 1940, in Indianapolis. Richard attended Southport High School and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He spent most of his career as an autobody mechanic. Richard met the love of his life, Shirley...

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Peters

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Peters

Nov 4, 2023

 

Elizabeth Anne Peters, 32, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, November 4th. She was born on February 28th, 1991, in Indianapolis. She is a graduate of Roncalli High School.

 

Liz had a huge heart, always helping those less fortunate than her, even when she had little to give. Her caring spirit was most evident around animals, rescuing them from...

Alexandria "Ally" Walker

Alexandria "Ally" Walker

Oct 30, 2023

Alexandria “Ally” Walker, 19, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 30, 2023. Ally was born on December 1, 2003, in Indianapolis, to Douglas and Amy Walker. She attended Hagerstown High School where she loved to play basketball. Ally always had a smile on her face and her energy was infectious to those around her. She loved being the oldest sibling...

Lea Ann Dillon

Lea Ann Dillon

Oct 30, 2023

 

Lea Ann Carter Dillon, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 30, 2023.  She was born on March 9, 1956, in Indianapolis.

Lea graduated from Southport High School in 1974.  She worked in underwriting for State Auto Insurance Company for over 20 years. Retiring in 2022.

Lea was a social butterfly, always...

Katie Ann Acheampong

Katie Ann Acheampong

Oct 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of Katie Ann (Tapp) Acheampong

August 2, 1986 – October 28, 2023

Katie Ann (Tapp) Acheampong, a radiant soul, departed from us on October 28, 2023, at the age of 37, following a brave and resilient battle against breast cancer. Born in Indianapolis on August 2, 1986, to Phillip and Sherri Tapp, Katie's luminous spirit touched everyone...

John Leo Dwenger

John Leo Dwenger

Oct 22, 2023

 

John Leo Dwenger, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 22, 2023. John was born in Indianapolis, to the late John & Margaret Dwenger. John married the love of his life, Lou Anne (Owens) Dwenger on June 14, 1958, and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. John earned his bachelor’s degree at Hanover College where he earned 11...

Judith Deak

Judith Deak

Oct 18, 2023

Judith A. Deak, of Indianapolis, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, just 14 days after her 84th birthday.  She was born on October 4, 1939, in Beech Grove.

Judith graduated from Holy Name Catholic School and Scecina High School.

Judith had worked at Holy Name Grade School and volunteered with St. Vincent dePaul Society.  She enjoyed traveling, shopping going to the...

John Joseph Tuohy

John Joseph Tuohy

Oct 15, 2023

John Joseph (“Joe”) Tuohy, a longtime banker, civic leader and devout Catholic, died peacefully on October 15th, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His banking career started in the trust department at Merchants Bank in Indianapolis in the 1960s and ended with his retirement in 1990 as the CEO of the Citizen and Southern National Bank of Florida. He is survived...

Thomas "Mickey" Michael Speth

Thomas "Mickey" Michael Speth

Oct 13, 2023

 

Thomas “Mickey” Michael Speth, 84 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 13, 2023.  He was born on November 1, 1938, in Beech Grove, Indiana. 

Mickey wore many hats in life. He was the owner of Speth Bakery, he was a school bus driver and sold insurance for K of C Insurance.

Mickey...

Susie Simms

Susie Simms

Oct 12, 2023

Susie Simms, 78 of Indianapolis (formerly from Canton, Michigan) passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 3, 1945, in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Robert “Slick” and Pauline (Watson) Peeper.

Susie married the love of her life Thomas G. Simms on December 15, 1962. They were happily married for 59 years,...

Emily Nell King

Emily Nell King

Oct 7, 2023

In Loving Memory of Emily Allison King With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Emily Allison King (82), a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend. Emily was born on April 22, 1941, to Myrl Runner Allison and Clarence Allison in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, where she spent her entire life. She departed this world...

Grace Evelyn Kieffer

Grace Evelyn Kieffer

Oct 7, 2023

 

Grace Evelyn Kieffer, 95 of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.  She was born on February 21, 1927, to the late John and Katherine Monaghan Lynskey. 

Grace was a former member of St. Catherine Catholic Church and a member of St Jude Catholic Church. 

Grace will be remembered for her love of her husband and family and...

Bernadette "Bunny" Marie Cassidy

Bernadette "Bunny" Marie Cassidy

Oct 6, 2023

 

Bernadette “Bunny” Marie Cassidy, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023.  She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 1933.

Bunny was married on June 23, 1956, at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in Philadelphia to Daniel Cassidy.    

Bunny was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church for over 50 years.  She enjoyed playing German...

Jennie Margaret Meador Forehand

Jennie Margaret Meador Forehand

Oct 3, 2023

Former Maryland State Senator Jennie Margaret Meador Forehand passed away on October 3, 2023, at age 87, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Jennie was born in Nashville, TN and grew up in Charlotte, NC where she met her husband Bill in 7th grade. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, married in 1958 and moved to Maryland in 1961. ...

Lucy E. Corder

Lucy E. Corder

Oct 2, 2023

Lucy E. Ernstes Corder, 94 of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born August 28, 1929, in Horace, Decatur County, Indiana.

Lucy graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1947.

Lucy worked for Western Electric for 25 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Ave Maria Guild at St. Paul...

Margaret M. Maxwell

Margaret M. Maxwell

Sep 27, 2023

Margaret Mary (Leonard) Maxwell was born October 4, 1924, to Irish immigrants William and Margaret (Tully) Leonard and died September 27, 2023.  Margaret was a life-long Indianapolis resident who dedicated herself to raising children and developing our appreciation for the natural world.  Sunrises, sunsets, birds, thunderstorms, and home-grown tomatoes were all things to be noticed and appreciated.

She was noted...

Della Hoereth

Della Hoereth

Sep 24, 2023

Della M. Hoereth, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Della was born in New York on March 4, 1938, to the late Patrick and Helen Cotter.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Bob, and her sister, Helen.

She grew up in the Bronx where she attended Saint Catharine Academy before...

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