Obituaries

Jun 15, 2023

William Robert Evard passed away on June 15, 2023, after a valiant, three-week fight in the ICU lovingly surrounded by many of his friends and family. He was 46.

Bill was born on October 18, 1976, in Indianapolis to Robert and Judith Evard. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1995 and from Purdue University...

Jun 15, 2023

On the evening of Thursday June 15, 2023, at 9:05 PM, Nam Du Thai passed away at the ICU of IU Health University Hospital after a 2 year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his wife, brothers, sister, and their families, including visiting cousins from Texas.  He was 67 years old.

Nam was born on December...

Jun 15, 2023

Justin Peppel,

42, of Indianapolis passed away June 15th, 2023.

He was born in Michigan City, Indiana on July 2, 1980 to Kurt Peppel and Tammy Vo. Justin worked as a nail technician. He now resides in the hearts of many loved ones. He was a wonderful friend, father, brother, and son; known for his...

Jun 13, 2023

Barbara “Suzy” Sue Wheat, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away June 13, 2023.  She was born to the late William and Lois Franklin (nee Henry) on March 13, 1946, in Chicago, IL. She attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Indiana University.  She spent her career caring for others as a nurse at...

Jun 11, 2023

Patricia Bland,

84, of Princeton, Illinois, passed away June 11, 2023. The eldest of nine children, Patricia was born to the late Robert Earl and Mary Genavieve Scroggins in Auburn, Illinois on August 30, 1938. She graduated from Pana High School in 1956. Patricia met Raymond Bland in Pana and the couple were wed on July 28,...

Jun 10, 2023

Special needs educator, treasured mother, sister, daughter, and friend Lois Paullus Smock, 69, passed away after a short illness on June 10th, 2023. She was born in Wabash County, Indiana, on July 17th, 1953 to Ernest (deceased) and Mildred Paullus.

Lois graduated from Southwood High School and then earned a BS in Special Education from Ball State...

Jun 10, 2023

Mark Becker, 63, passed away June 10, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis on May 1, 1960, to Noel and Phyllis Becker. Mark graduated from Spring Mill Elementary School, Northview Middle School and North Central High School, class of 1978. He earned his Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute and spent his career working as...

Jun 9, 2023

Dr. Stuart Sherman, 68, from Zionsville, Indiana passed away peacefully with his family, friends, and dogs by his side on the morning of Friday, June 9th 2023.

Stuart was born on February 21, 1955 in Queens, NY. After graduating from Benjamin Cardozo High School, Stuart attended SUNY Binghamton, graduating as valedictorian with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics...

Jun 9, 2023

Carolyn Spector passed away in her home peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2023.  Born in Indianapolis, on April 20, 1948, and a graduate from Shortridge High School, Carolyn’s life was filled with loving family and friends.

Carolyn’s love for forging new friendships and relationships, an uncanny ability to always put others first and her...

Jun 6, 2023

Sanford P. Schwartz, 89, passed away on June 6, 2023.  He was the son of the late Eugene J. and Thelma Schwartz.  He was born in Indianapolis on January 27, 1934.  A graduate of Shortridge High School in 1951, he attended Butler University where he majored in Journalism, Radio, and TV.  While attending Butler, he worked in the continuity...

Jun 5, 2023

It is with deep sadness that the family announces that Charlotte Boggs, age 96, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Charlotte was born on September 26, 1926, in Secaucus, NJ to Henry and Charlotte Schwerdtmann Buesing. Charlotte, the fifth child of seven, was fiercely independent and quite an adventurous child playing in Secaucus with her rough and tumble...

Jun 5, 2023

Henry Pham Beloved husband, brother, passed away on June 5, 2023 after a fierce battle with lung cancer. He lived a complete life as a dedicated husband, caring brother, humorous friend and co-worker. Henry was usually the laughter at a party or a family reunion.

Everyone who knew Henry loved him through his sense of humor and...

Jun 4, 2023

Shirley Jean Trent, 92, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on June 29, 1930 in Peru, IN to Mike and Mary Trent.  Shirley received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Ball State University and continued on to achieve a PhD from University of Tennessee.  Shirley was a professor of...

Jun 3, 2023

David Elliot Regenstrief, born on 49th Street, passed away less than 10 miles from his boyhood home in the only city he ever lived, at the age of 81, on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Outside of his military service, David lived exclusively in Indianapolis, where he witnessed the city he loved transition from a small town into...

May 29, 2023

John Calvin McLaughlin, 81, Indianapolis, IN, died on Monday, May 29th at Carmel Health and Living. He was born in Cleveland, OH to Dr. C.P. and Janet (Guisinger) McLaughlin, who precede him in death. Raised in Pendleton, IN, he graduated from Pendleton High School in 1959. He earned degrees from Notre Dame University, BA 1963; Ball State University, MA...

May 27, 2023

Geraldine Rose Garner Peters departed this life in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 27, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 21, 1932, and preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Arvin Peters.

Gerry, as she was known by those who loved her, was a mother to Garry Peters, Gay Christy, and Debbie Huffine. She was...

May 27, 2023

Beloved cinephile, puzzle constructor, and Guitar Hero prodigy William “Bill” Kirklin Saint III, 43, of Zionsville, passed away after a long illness on May 27, 2023. He was born in Brunswick, Maine, on July 21, 1979, to William Kirklin Saint Jr. and Lois Paullus Smock.

After attending Zionsville schools where he was elected Drum Major...

May 22, 2023

Henry Robert “Bob” Stange, beloved father, brother, uncle and papa, passed away peacefully in his home the morning of May 22, 2023 at the age of 84 in Zionsville, Indiana.

Bob was the oldest of two children born to Henry and Virginia Stange on April 9, 1939 in a suburb of Evanston, Illinois. Growing up, Bob was...

May 18, 2023

Ferdinand Punsalan Aquino Pampanga, Philippines

Ferdinand was born in Pampanga, Philippines on September 10, 1966. After his father's passing, Ferdinand left school and worked to help support his family. In 1990-1991, Ferdinand came to the island of Guam as a contract worker. Ferdinand met Maricris in 1999 through a mutual friend and they fell in love. In...

May 15, 2023

Dalbag Singh Sahota, 81, of Carmel, passed away May 15, 2023. He was born in Punjab, India to the late Shiu Singh and Parkash Sahota on May 13, 1942. Dalbag loved his family and will always be remembered for his loving kindness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Narinder Kaur Binning.

Services will...