Gretchen Mary (Grosdidier) Williams, 86, of Zionsville, passed away August 17, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born in Indianapolis to the late Herbert Andrew and Loretta Cecelia Grosdidier on August 29, 1937.
After graduating from St. Patrick’s school and then St. Agnes Academy, Gretchen went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Marion College. She spent most of her career...
Dr. Charles (Chuck) F. Bonser, Dean Emeritus of the Indiana University Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, passed away on August 14, 2024 at the age of 91.Chuck was born on February 15,1933 in Youngstown, Ohio to Anita and William Harley Bonser. He attended Bowling Green State University, where he also met his future loving wife Nancy...
Douglas Michael Kriech, 39, of Indianapolis, passed away August 10, 2024. Doug was born to Anthony and Andrea Kriech on December 19, 1984. Douglas earned his Bachelor of Arts from Wabash College in 2007. He then earned his PhD in Chemistry in 2014 from the University of Utah. Doug worked in research at Heritage Research Group until his passing. Doug...
Kevin Richard Compton, 64 of Carmel, IN passed away peacefully and surrounded by love in his home on August 10, 2024. Kevin was born on March 5, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his wife, Joan Compton; his stepdaughters, Jessica Witherspoon and Megan Gamble; as well as seven grandchildren and too many friends to count. He was preceded...
Dale Marlene Smulyan Friedlander
Lifelong resident of Indianapolis passed away suddenly on August 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Dale was born on November 5, 1943, to the late Samuel and Natalie Smulyan. A graduate of Shortridge High School, she attended the University of Miami and graduated from Indiana University. Dale was active in her communities - she was a...
Patricia “Patty” Ann McDonald, 90, passed away surrounded by family on August 9, 2024 in Avon, Indiana. Patricia was born in Indianapolis on May 15, 1934 to the late Boyd and Stella (Jablonski) Tatum.
On June 14, 1958, she married Larry Lee McDonald at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Indianapolis. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Larry; her brother,...
We would like to share the passing of Rita Lewis, wife of Mike Lewis. She was born on May 27, 1955, and passed away on August 6, 2024. Rita loved spoiling her dogs, gardening, flowers, reading, eagle-watching, and viewing the sunset on her favorite beach. Rita was a prominent figure in the recycling industry and active in the community. A...
Seth Mark Braiman of Indianapolis passed away with his family by his side on August 5, 2024, at the age of 66.
Seth’s warm and friendly nature endeared him to everyone he met. He was born on December 23, 1957, in Queens, New York, to the late Jerry and Eleanor Braiman.
Seth is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Joni...
Andrew “Andy” Michael Hess, age 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital after an extended illness. He was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Michael S. and Barbara J. Hess. He was a 1976 graduate of Clay High School and a 1980 graduate of DePauw...
Lyn Ann Schroeter, 69, of Zionsville, passed away August 1, 2024. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on May 31, 1955 to the late Rudolf and Betty Schroeter. Lyn graduated from Purdue nursing school and spent her life helping others as a registered nurse.
She loved the Lord and loved sharing her faith with her family and especially her grandchildren. She...
G. “Jonathan” Derickson, 65, of McCordsville, IN, passed away on July 30, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1959, to the late Richard and Mabel Derickson (Deatherage) in Cincinnati, OH. Jonathan was raised in Ryland Lakes, Kentucky, where much of his beloved family still resides.
Jonathan was a straightforward, quick-witted individual who loved to bake, crochet, travel, and spend time...
Mary Ellen Krieger,
She was born in Indianapolis to the late Edward and Margaret Coble on September 17, 1938. Mary Ellen 85, of Pittsboro, passed away July 29, 2024. Mary spent her life enjoying many things especially being with her family a loving mother, grandmother as well as a great grandmother. She cherished her faith as a Jehovah's Witness.
She is survived...
John Theodore Keil,
68, of Indianapolis, passed away July 28, 2024. He was born in La Porte, Indiana to the late Hylmar and Doris Keil on September 3, 1955.
John studied mathematics and graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in 1993. He enjoyed a long career as a CAD developer and technician, computer programmer, and civil engineering technician. John...
Carol Weil Weisman, 95, of Zionsville, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024. She was born in Aurora, Illinois to the late Milton and Corinne Weil on June 10, 1929. She married Dr. Mel Weisman. She worked in retail clothing stores in Chicago, IL, Decatur, IN and Ft. Wayne, IN.
She was a dedicated mother, wife, and friend. She was...
Peggy J. Kingery, 80, of Greenfield died July 23, 2024, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield, Indiana.
She was born February 8, 1944, in Pendleton, to Murray and Georgianna (Flowers) Alford. Peggy graduated in 1962 from Pendleton High School and married Melvin Kingery on February 6, 1987.
Peggy grew up on her family’s farm in Pendleton and learned about hard work as...
Kristy Jo Woodward,
54, of Indianapolis, passed away July 22, 2024. She was born in Anderson to Ronald Joe McCord and Phyllis Ann Davis on August 16, 1969. Kristy earned her Associate's degree and spent her career in the service of others - namely managing food service in the local school system.
Kristy is survived by a long list of people that...
Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names.” – Unknown
The world has lost a truly good man, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, mentor to many, respected in his career and in his personal life. Edward S. Chandler, December 8, 1953 – July 20, 2024 has left this mortal life but his soul has gone on to be with...
Brenda Kay Snider,
67, of Zionsville, passed away July 19, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis to the late Jack and Frances Pointer on April 9, 1957. Brenda attended college and worked for Methodist Hospital as a quality assurance representative for many years.
Brenda also worked for Option care doing medical billing. It wasn’t uncommon for Brenda to hold two or three...
Russell Dale Edward Sterrett, born November 13th, 1942. He enjoyed 81 years of life, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Thursday, July 18th, 2024. He was the son of the late Albert Ross & Mary Jane Sterrett.
Russell was a graduate of I.U.P.U.I. with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. A long time employee of Allisons Abrasion, General Motors then Rolls Royce,...
Kevin Lee Schwindler,
67, of Indianapolis passed away July 16, 2024. A lifelong Hoosier, he was born to Martha Jean Schwindler and David Kelsey Schwindler on July 28, 1956. Kevin was a graduate of North Central High School and earned his Bachelor's degree at IUPUI. He went on to work in many different industries, most recently for Sony DADC.
Kevin was a...