Obituaries

Aug 27, 2022

Larry John Essley, 79, of Zionsville, passed away on August 27, 2022.  He was born in Auburn, Indiana to the late John and Vera Essley on December 26, 1942.  Larry was a graduate of Auburn High School and went to work for Kraft in Kendallville for 6 years, during which time he was drafted into the Army. Upon his...

Aug 19, 2022

Stephen “Steve” Michael Nolting passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN at the age of 75. Steve was born on October 30th, 1946 in St. Louis, MO to Fred and Mary Nolting.

A Navy Veteran, Steve proudly served in the Vietnam war on a river patrol boat. He retired after 33 years from the...

Aug 18, 2022

Richard Vaughn “Dick” Kilgore p assed away, August 18, 2022. He was born in Wabash, IN in 1926 where he attended Wabash High and Wabash Christian Church. He valued education and received a MBA from Indiana University and a Doctor of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.

Dick married Catherine “Katie” Watson in 1949 and moved...

Aug 17, 2022

Robert Edward Green, 82, Noblesville, IN, passed away after a long battle with metastatic cancer on August 17, 2022. He was one of the most caring, friendly and honest men to ever grace our planet.

Bob, as he was known to almost everyone, was quick with a joke and considered his life well-lived, with few regrets. A...

Aug 17, 2022

Carolyn Sue Sexson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and avid horse breeder passed away suddenly on August 17, 2022 at the age of 67 .  She was born in Indianapolis to the late James and Mayzell Arterburn.  After graduating from George Washington High School, Carolyn ran an antique shop.  She also bred and raised horses.

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Aug 17, 2022

Georgiann Mary McCormack,

age 61, of Indianapolis, entered into eternal rest on August 17, 2022.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 20, 1960 to the late George and Maryann McCormack. After graduating from Morton Senior High School, Georgiann spent her career as a warehouse manager for various companies such as Home Depot and  O'Reilly Auto...

Aug 16, 2022

Miriam Calderon beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and community member passed away on August 16, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Stephen C. Calderon and Diane Calderon Abrams (Dr. John Abrams); grandchildren, Lisa Calderon (Shawn Thompson), Lorie Calderon (Gaganjeet Singh), Dr. Leslie Tobe (Matthew Tobe), David Calderon, and Michael Abrams; and great-grandchildren, Lucy J. Bennett, Bella...

Aug 15, 2022

Samuel E. Yeary,

63, of Sheridan, passed away August 15, 2022.  He was born in Noblesville to the late Carl and Paula Yeary on August 7, 1959.  Sam spent his career as a machinist.

He is survived by his loving family: children, Jamey Vandevender, Justin Vandevender and Elbert Vandevender; and brothers, Jeff and Ron Yeary....

Aug 15, 2022

Life Reflections of Ludwig William Johnson, Jr.

Ludwig (Luddie and Junior) William Johnson, Jr., child of Ludwig William Johnson, Sr. and Genevieve Jones, made his heavenly transition on August 15, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Luddie graduated...

Aug 14, 2022

Mark Alan Roberts,

71, of Zionsville, passed away August 14, 2022.  He was born in Mesa, Arizona on November 13, 1950 to the late Alvin and Juliet Roberts.  Mark spent his career as a pipefitter at Local 440.

Mark was a United States Marine Corps veteran who served during Vietnam.  He was a...

Aug 14, 2022

J. Henry Schwartz died peacefully in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 14th, 2022.

Born Josef Henryk Kruk in Warsaw, Poland, on June 11th, 1929, to Szmuel and Regina Kruk, he was always known as Henio to family and friends in Poland.

He remained in Warsaw with his mother in the immediate aftermath of the Nazi bombardment...

Aug 13, 2022

Mel Tishler, our most loved father, passed away August 13, 2022. Mel was born on October 23, 1928, in Bridgeport Connecticut to David and Estelle Tishler.

To his last day, Mel was a true “east coast guy”- - tough, always moving forward and deeply passionate about the loves of his life - - his kids and grandkids,...

Aug 10, 2022

Christopher "Chris" B. Wurster, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his home in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with cancer.  Chris was born on October 17, 1960 in Indianapolis, to the late Mary Ann Harper Wurster and Jim Wurster.  He was a graduate of North Central High School, and made a career in land surveying. Chris was interested in...

Aug 9, 2022

Haralds Kirhners,

84, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2022.  He was born in Tadaiku pagasts (Liepaja), Latvia on April 6, 1938 to the late Aleksandrs and Katrina.  Haralds grew up on a small family farm near Kuldiga, Latvia, and was dedicated to helping his parents to care for it.

He...

Aug 8, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Mattingly, 92, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022, at St Augustine's Little Sisters of the Poor in Indianapolis, IN.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Lillian (Wargel) Ottman; husband of 49 years, the love of her life, William "Bill" Mattingly; daughter, Ann (Jim) Gates, Durango, CO; daughter-in-law, Liz (Johnston) Mattingly; ...

Aug 7, 2022

Myra L. Epstein, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7. Myra was born in 1939 to Harry and Mary Lorber. She grew up in Columbia City, IN with her widowed mother and sister, LuAnn. When she lost her father at the tender age of five, her uncles rallied around the three Lorber ladies, making...

Jul 31, 2022

Robyn Christen “Christy” Wilson, 49, formerly known as Robyn Christen Livesay, was born on December 23rd, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio. She entered into rest on July 31st, 2022 at Community Hospital Anderson while surrounded by the love of her children and loved ones. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of Anderson, IN. While legally known...

Jul 31, 2022

Ronald E. Elberger peacefully passed away July 31st, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Ron was born in Newark, NJ on March 13, 1945. Growing up, Ron loved music and was an avid saxophone player.  Later in life, Ron enjoyed playing piano for family and friends. At a young age, Ron took an interest in martial arts.  Ron was...

Jul 30, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Klapper, 73, passed away on July 30, 2022 from complications due to dementia. Born in Park Ridge, Illinois, “Betty” was one of four daughters of Robert and Ann Bliss.  After high school, Betty enrolled at Indiana University eventually majoring in French. In 1969, on the advice of a mutual friend, David Klapper asked Betty out to dinner...

Jul 28, 2022

Catherine "Catie" Marie Paul passed away on July 28, 2022, with her beloved husband, Michael "Mike"; cherished son, Matthew "Matt" Paul; and daughter-in-law, Katie by her side. Catherine was born in 1953, the daughter of James and Mary Conerty of Fort Riley, Kansas. She is survived by seven of the eight children born to the Conerty family.

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