We celebrate the life of Sherrie Marlene Wilson. Her journey began on April 9, 1950 in the small town of Muncie, IN . She was known for her big heart and caring ways. Sherrie was a beautiful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. No matter how tough life's obstacles, she always managed to think of others first. Whether it was...
Mary K. Newman Reid died May 16, 2012 at the age of 81. Born in Missouri, she was adopted at the age of three by the late Al and Evelyn Newman. A graduate of Shortridge High School, Mary K. was active in various civic organizations including the Women's Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indiana Federation of Junior...
Doug Liggett 68 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away May 16, 2012. Doug was a graduate of Beech Grove High School and an Auto Center Manager at Sears for 37 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted family: his wife, Carmen Michele Liggett; his mother, Lena Belle Rosskelley; sons, Darrell and Christopher; daughter, Beth Drake; step sons,...
Anne F. Niequist, 85, Retired teacher Valparaiso resident and retired teacher Anne Niequist, 85, died May 15 in an automobile accident in White County, IN. She was born June 4, 1926, in Covington, KY, to Charles C. and Ruth (Hiles) Franklin. Survivors include her husband, Donald G. White; daughters, Pamela Wehbi of Villa Park, IL, and Nancy Schoon of Miller...
Emily Rose Del Vecchio 10 years of age, passed away May 11, 2012. Emily touched the lives of many. Just last week, a room was dedicated in her honor at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. She began competitive cheerleading at 4 years old, at Central Jersey All Stars, and most recently at Interactive Academy. She was a fourth grader at...
Mary Jean Greene passed on May 10, 2012 in Beech Grove, Indiana. Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Greene, Sr.; daughter, Hollie Freimanis; and two sons, Andrew Bright and Jeffrey Greene, Jr. No visitation or...
Armette Kay Hudelson, 68, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Muncie, Indiana on May 10, 2012. She was born November 8, 1943, in Winchester, Indiana, the first of three daughters of the late William B. Hudelson and Olive E. (Stegall) Hudelson. She retired from the position of office manager to an Osteopathic medical practice in Clearwater,...
Eldon "Eldie" Joseph Weber 68 years of age, passed away May 9, 2012. Eldie was born in St. Donatus, Iowa on December 16, 1943 to Neil and Rose Weber. In 1973, Eldie started Weber Concrete in Dubuque, IA. He expanded his business to Indianapolis in 1988 where it has expanded and flourished. Eldie opened Starlite Leasing in 1990 and in...
Mary Ellen Ewbank Simpers died May 9, 2012 in Indianapolis. She was born May 13, 1914 in Kingman, Indiana, the daughter of Blanche Hartman and E. Eldo Ewbank, DDS. Raised in a musical family, she graduated from Butler's Jordon School of Music. She married a musician, Robert Simpers, at age 40 and taught elementary and high school band and chorus...
Rita Biddle, 65 of Indianapolis passed away May 8, 2012. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity which benefits cancer research. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.
75 years of age, long time resident of Indianapolis, passed away on May 4, 2012. Sid had co-owned a variety of businesses in Indianapolis, South Bend, Cincinnati and Dayton from 1968-1987, including Main Street, Easy Living and Options 3. Later he worked for L. Fish Furniture from 1987-1997 and was with HH Gregg since 1997. He was a devoted member...
Vernamae Myrtle (Becker) Kindy, 76, passed peacefully from this world into the next on April 29, 2012. She was born on March 4, 1936, in Almena Township in upstate Wisconsin to Goldie C. (Ries) Becker and William Henry Becker. She was the third child in a large family that included three sisters and six brothers. Growing up on the "Rocky...
Jeanette M. Schwartz Taylor 92 years of age, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Passed away on April 28, 2012. She was a 1936 graduate of Shortridge High School. Mrs. Taylor was a long time member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. Her beloved husband Eric, passed away in 1999. She is survived by her cousins, two nieces and a nephew. Jeanette was deeply...
Charles "Charlie" M. Stilabower 84 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away April 28, 2012. He was born on April 6, 1928 in Coles County, IL. He was a graduate of Windsor High School, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 500 and St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, both of Speedway. Charlie retired...
Freda Mae (Brown) Moon, 75, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, in her home from cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Brazil, Indiana, to Elmer and Jennie Brown, who preceded her in death. Freda lived most of her adult life in Clermont, Indiana, where she raised her girls and worked for Thomas & Betts....
Betti K. Lurie, 95, of Indianapolis passed away on April 27, 2012. A lifelong Indianapolis resident, she was born on July 3, 1916. After graduating from Tudor Hall, she attended Smith College. After a brief time in North Adams, Massachusetts, she returned to Indianapolis with her husband, Lewis Lurie. Betsy was an active member of the community for several decades....
Doris Jean Housefield, 79 of Carmel, IN. passed away April 25, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Florida. Doris was born in Lakeland, Florida on November 5, 1932 to Palmer and Ruby (Bulger) Cottingham. After graduating from Lakeland High School in 1951, Doris managed City Ticket offices for Eastern Airlines and Continental Airlines. She resided in Lakeland, Sarasota, and...
Florene Sanders Peller, 87 of Indianapolis passed away April 24, 2012. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 31, 1924 to William and Ina Sanders. Florene was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Peller. She is survived by her daughter, Robin J. Peller (Glenn Kimball) of Indianapolis; son, Richard S. Peller of Athens, OH; granddaughters, Audrey (Justin)...
The family of George Thureanos mourns his passing April 23, 2012. Born March 27, 1922, in Racine, Wisconsin, he made his home and raised his three daughters in Gary, IN. He and his wife, Helen, moved to Indianapolis in 1987. George worked as a business entrepreneur and broker over many decades. George honorably served in the US Army as First...
James Adrian Hartman 80 years of age, of Beech Grove, passed away April 18, 2012. He was born on November 12, 1931 in Bloomsburg, PA. James is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth and his children Stacy, of Fort Worth, TX and Susan, James (Debra) and William Hartman all of Indianapolis. Services are pending. Memorial contributions may be...