Obituaries

Jul 6, 2018

Evalette McConnell

72, of Indianapolis, passed away surrounded by her family on July 6, 2018. She was born on June 22, 1946 in Meridian, MS to the late Leslie and Minnie Pearl McConnell. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and animal television shows.

Evalette is survived by her loving daughter, Ivy McConnell (Chris Stubbs); and her twin...

Jul 6, 2018

Sharon L. Hamilton

74, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 6, 2018. She was born on March 19, 1944 to the late Frank and Ruth Roberts. Sharon was a graduate of Manual High School class of 1964 and worked as a bartender for 29 years at Fountain Tavern in Fountain Square. She was long time member of...

Jul 6, 2018

Cary G. Osborne

February 21, 1963 - July 6, 2018

Cary Gordon Osborne passed away on July 6, 2018. He was a beloved son of Patsy and Conrad "Curly" Solinger (deceased) and Donivan Osborne. Cary was a dear brother to Joe Osborne, Chauncie Wray, Carla Solinger, and stepbrother to Larry Solinger. He is survived by...

Jul 2, 2018

Cheryl F. Ratzman,

76, of Indianapolis, passed away July 2, 2018.

She is survived by her children, Karen Ratzman, David (Cheryl) Ratzman, and Jonathan (Kristen) Ratzman; grandchildren, Emma, Adam, and Sam Ratzman, and Kaitlyn and Trevor Proehl; and sister, Susan Cooperman. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Marc Ratzman; and granddaughter,...

Jun 29, 2018

Lawrence L. Dupke,

60, of Anderson, IN and formerly of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away June 29, 2018. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Donald and Sarah Dupke on November 13, 1957. Lawrence was a delivery man for Wonder Bread for over 20 years. He was an Ohio State Buckeye fan and was really fond of...

Jun 27, 2018

Pearl F. Roberson 92, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She was a devoted and loving mom and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her husband, 3 children, 6 grandchildren and one new great-granddaughter.

Services are private.

Jun 22, 2018

Jeffrey Brendan McDonald, 51, of Indianapolis, IN, died June 22, 2018, in New Orleans, LA, on a working trip where he was pursuing knowledge in his passionate quest to grow the business.

Jeff was born April 5, 1967, in Woodland, CA, to Alan and Mary (Yarnell) McDonald.

Jeff graduated from Indiana University earning a Bachelor...

Jun 22, 2018

Barbara Sue Plank, age 90 years, passed away on June 22 in her home in Carmel, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon Plank, on October 30, 1989.

Barbara Sue was born on June 18, 1928 in Marion, Indiana to parents Sylvia and Charles Spiegal. She was the youngest of three daughters, June...

Jun 21, 2018

Patricia Herring, 90, of Carmel, passed away on June 21, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN to Clifford and Edna Jarvis. Patricia was talented in art, music, and sang in the Choir. Patricia was a lifelong Volunteer, starting early in the 1960's. She first organized a group of women to work in the Detroit projects...

Jun 19, 2018

Thomas "Tom" Marshall Garrity,

68 of Indianapolis, passed away June 19, 2018. A lifelong resident, he was born to Loren and Catherine "Fern" Garrity on January 18, 1950. After attending Ball State, Tom ran a successful Insurance and Real Estate Company.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Joseph Garrity; children, Kara Garrity, Patrick Garrity,...

Jun 18, 2018

Richard DeWayne Thomas

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on June 18, 2018 at the age of 71. He was born on April 19, 1947 to Charles and Margie Thomas in Indianapolis. He graduated from Ft. Wayne North High School and attended Purdue University. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1966, where he...

Jun 14, 2018

Ruth Ellen Cox, 73

Ruth loved spending quality time with family and friends. She loved visiting Hoosier Park Casino, and her beloved dog Mis-Fit.

Ruth passed away peacefully on Thursday June 14th at St. Vincent's Anderson Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born March 22, 1945 to Jay and Martha Herndon....

Jun 12, 2018

Jonathan Michael Zoll,

37, of Carmel, passed away June 12, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis to Steven and Nancy Zoll on August 7, 1980. Jonathan was a 1998 graduate of Zionsville High School. He worked at his family's restaurant supply business, Zesco Products. Jonathan will be remembered for his hard work ethic and his love of...

Jun 12, 2018

Passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 from complications of an auto accident. He was born on November 24, 1940. David served in the United States Air Force. He eventually came to Indianapolis and started a successful computer business, Computer Systems Corp. Most recently, his love of bicycles led him to open a business in Carmel specializing in electric...

Jun 11, 2018

Barbara Lee Vance Piper

57, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 11, 2018. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 15, 1961 to the late Keith and Bertha Huffman. Barb was a graduate of Speedway High School and went on to receive her degree in Social Work from Indiana University. She started her career in the...

Jun 11, 2018

Kelsey Lane Steele

27, of Indianapolis, passed away June 11, 2018. He was born on November 26, 1990 in Danville, IN to David and Christine Steele. Kelsey was an avid basketball fan and is deeply loved and missed by his family.

Kelsey is survived by his loving mother, Christine Steele; sister, Shelbey Steele; aunts, Cheryl...

Jun 9, 2018

Ruth (Singer) Neumann

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; Ruth Neumann passed away, June 9, 2018 at the age of 90.

Born in Vienna, Austria on May 21, 1928, she came alone to this country fleeing the Nazi regime at the age of 10. Ruth was a proud American Citizen who graduated high school early...

Jun 8, 2018

James A. Ferriell, Jr., age 76, of Carmel, Indiana, peacefully went to be with his heavenly Father on June 8, 2018. Jim was born in Louisville, KY on April 18, 1942. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Trinity High School, the University of Louisville, the Indiana PGA and the Kentucky PGA. In 1978 following ten years...

Jun 7, 2018

Daniel Wayne Slonaker, Sr.,

63, of Anderson, passed away June 7, 2018. He was born on February 13, 1955 in Rahway, NJ to the late Gerald and Franconia Slonaker. After graduating from Rahway High School, Daniel became a property manager for YMCA. He was a very involved member of Moose Lodge #150 and previously served as its...

Jun 6, 2018

Charles David Lefevers 58, of Plainfield, passed away June 6th, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 13th, 1959. Dave worked as an interior trim carpenter. He enjoyed being outdoors; especially fishing and camping. Most of all, he loved his family. Dave is survived by his parents, Charles and Judith Lefevers; wife, Tamara; sons, Richard (Amanda) Pierce...