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Darlene Thomas

Darlene Thomas

Jun 21, 2022

Born in the early stages of the Great Depression, Darlene survived rheumatic fever, World War II, the Korean conflict, polio, the Cold War, climate change and Covid but couldn’t beat a leaky heart valve. She died June 21, 2022.

She was born July 23, 1932 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Millard and Una Mae Tharp. Although...

Joyce Marie Maxwell

Joyce Marie Maxwell

Jun 20, 2022

Joyce Marie Maxwell, aka Nanny, gained her angel wings at 12:27 pm on Monday, June 20, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years old.

On February 7th, 1961, she wedded the love of her life, Robert.  Together, they...

Brendan Pearce Cronin

Brendan Pearce Cronin

Jun 19, 2022

Brendan Pearce Cronin was joyfully welcomed into this world one month early on August 23, 1991, in New York City; he left this world much too early at age 30, on June 19, 2022, at home in Indianapolis.

Brendan graduated from St. Richard’s Episcopal School, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, and the University of Denver, with...

Nathan Harold Miller

Nathan Harold Miller

Jun 17, 2022

Nathan Harold Miller, age 88, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on June 17th surrounded by family. Nathan was born on May 15, 1934, to Dave and Ida Rose Miller in Burlington, Iowa.  He graduated from Shortridge High School and Indiana University, where he was a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity.

Nathan served in the United States...

Gary Dean Winkel

Gary Dean Winkel

Jun 16, 2022

Gary Dean Winkel, 77, died in his home on June 16, 2022, in Indianapolis with his family and close friends by his side.

Gary was born in Indianapolis, IN and grew up in the Broad Ripple area and went to Shortridge High School.  He then went on to study Chemistry at Cornell University and finished his bachelor’s...

Karen Lianne (Haedt)  Dompier

Karen Lianne (Haedt) Dompier

Jun 15, 2022

Karen Dompier, 86, of Noblesville Indiana passed away of natural causes at 5:00 am on June 15, 2022 peacefully at home with her son John and his wife Michelle by her side. She was born on March 19, 1936, in New Rockford, North Dakota.

Karen proudly worked for North Central Airlines which became Republic Airlines hiring pilots....

Nina (Bowen)  Caldwell

Nina (Bowen) Caldwell

Jun 14, 2022

Nina Caldwell,

91 years of age, lifetime resident of Boone County, passed away at her home on June 14, 2022. Nina was born October 25, 1930 to the late Roy and Clara (nee Lynch) Bowen.

She was a longtime member of Thorntown Methodist Church and a member of the Friends Group of Thorntown...

Amy (Westrem)  Carney

Amy (Westrem) Carney

Jun 14, 2022

One of the most beautiful souls to have ever lived, left this earth on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022.

Amy Westrem Carney, aged 84, was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on October 15, 1937, to J. Toby and Bergit Westrem.  She spent  her early life in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, graduating from High School there in 1955,...

Oliva Nicole Henson

Oliva Nicole Henson

Jun 13, 2022

Olivia Nicole Henson,

31 of Cicero, Indiana passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022 at her parents’ home.

She is survived by her parents and 13 brothers and sisters.  Olivia was preceded in death by 7 siblings.

Visitation was held privately for family and close friends at the Henson residence.

Arrangements...

Lee Gentry Ford

Lee Gentry Ford

Jun 13, 2022

Lee Gentry Ford, long time resident of Indianapolis, passed away on June 13, 2022, at his home.  He was born in Sullivan, Indiana on January 19, 1933, to the late Lee Gentry Ford and Flora Mae Hackney Ford.  Lee attended School 87 and was a graduate Crispus Attucks High School.  He retired from CMV Inc, formerly...

Eric T. Sexton

Eric T. Sexton

Jun 5, 2022

Eric T. Sexton, 48, of Indianapolis, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, friend and colleague, passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2022.

He was born December 6, 1973, in Marion, Indiana to Ronald Sexton and Olga (Garza) Sexton.

After graduating from Marion High School, Eric earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and later...

Lynn Marie (Kronick)  Critchfield

Lynn Marie (Kronick) Critchfield

Jun 4, 2022

Lynn Marie Critchfield, 56 years old of Indianapolis, left our world for Heaven unexpectedly on June 4, 2022.

Lynn was born on March 5, 1966 in Norwood, Massachusetts, to Charles and Barbara Kronick, who preceded her in death. Lynn had earned a BS in nursing, retiring in 2006.  She was currently employed by Kroger in Indianapolis, as...

Zijia Li

Zijia Li

Jun 4, 2022

Zijia Li, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully in St. Vincent Hospital on June 4, 2022 after being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and acute lung inflammation. He was born in Nantong, Jiangsu province, China on October 1, 1938 to the late Weiyu Li and Cuiyun Shen. He was married to his wife, Lianfang Li, for 55 years.

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Robert Douglas Henshaw

Robert Douglas Henshaw

Jun 4, 2022

Robert Douglas Henshaw passed on in the early morning light of June 4, 2022 at home after a diagnosis of aggressive glioblastoma in September 2020.  If the measure of a man is determined by the Love he holds for others and the friendships nurtured through the years, then Rob Henshaw was triumphantly successful.

Born in...

Bebe (Yosha)  Weinstein

Bebe (Yosha) Weinstein

Jun 4, 2022

Bebe Yosha Garber Weinstein

Bebe died Saturday June 4, 2022 at the age of 91 in Indianapolis.

Bebe was born September 16, 1930 in Albany, NY to Mollie and David Yosha and grew up in the upstate NY village of East Nassau, NY - population 500 people.  Her parents owned a general store/gas station/tavern/dance hall...

Betty Jean Stewart

Betty Jean Stewart

Jun 3, 2022

Betty Stewart passed away peacefully on June 3 surrounded by her family at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel. She was born in Knoxville, TN on June 14, 1930 to James and Thelma (McPherson) Price, the first of seven children. Betty married William H. Stewart in 1950 and moved to Niagara Falls after Bill finished his military service and education...

Jerome "Jerry" Milton Yale

Jerome "Jerry" Milton Yale

Jun 2, 2022

Jerry Yale, beloved father and Papa Jerry, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022 at the age of 97.

He moved to Indianapolis to be closer to his daughters and built a nice life for himself.  He was a proud Army veteran, and a warm-hearted friend to many.

Jerry is survived by his...

Ramesh Mohanlal Shah

Ramesh Mohanlal Shah

May 31, 2022

Ramesh Mohanlal Shah, 86 years of age, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2022, in the presence of his loved ones. He was born in Vadodara, Gujarat, India on March 11, 1936 to the late Mohanlal and Dahiben Shah.

Rameshbhai was a loving & caring husband to Saroj and was affectionate to all his...

Hannah J (Hofherr)  Ten Eyck

Hannah J (Hofherr) Ten Eyck

May 29, 2022

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, Hannah Jo (Hofherr) Ten Eyck, mother to two children and grandmother to four, passed away peacefully at age 77.

Hannah was born on October 16, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana to Philip and Willimiene Hofherr. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University, where she was an active member of the...

Charlotte Rose (Tamler)  Zuckerberg

Charlotte Rose (Tamler) Zuckerberg

May 28, 2022

Charlotte Rose Tamler Zuckerberg, 84, lifetime resident of Indianapolis, leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family, friends, and memories.  Charlotte was born in Indianapolis on July 19, 1937, to Irving and Mary Glanzman Tamler.  She was a 1952 graduate of Shortridge High School and the Indiana University School of Dentistry with a dental hygienist degree in 1958.

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