Obituaries

Aug 9, 2020

Richard Gregory Godsey,

83, of Indianapolis, passed away August 9, 2020.  He was born in Bloomington, Indiana on May 18, 1937 to Paul and Margaret Godsey.  Dick was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and Indiana University.  After college, he worked for RCA/BMG for 39 years.

Dick enjoyed golf, music and watching sports, but...

Aug 9, 2020

Gordon “Buck” C. Moore,

66, of Westfield, passed away August 9, 2020 following a devasting battle with sarcoma.  He was born in Smyrna, Tennessee to Dr.James and Shirley Moore on April 17, 1954.  Buck was a graduate of The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, and the University of Memphis - Herff College of Engineering and was...

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. Rod Myers, 52, of Lebanon passed away at home on Aug. 7, 2020. Rod was born May 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, the son of Jerry and Vicki Myers. Rod was a 1987 graduate from Lebanon High School. Following high school, he attended Vincennes University where he earned an associate in science degree. A proud loving father to his...

Aug 7, 2020

Patricia Joan Willey walked toward the light in the presence of God and her family early Friday morning - she was 90.

Pat was the youngest of ten siblings.  Her life began with many great memories, and she carried on that family legacy for her children.

Pat also enjoyed her work life as a secretary...

Aug 7, 2020

Phyllis Jean Weaver, LCOL, USAF, RET

Lieutenant Colonel Phyllis “Jean” Weaver returned to her heavenly home on August 7, 2020.  Her devotion and firm belief in God supported her through her final journey and ultimately gave her peace.

Jean was born to the late Hubert and Helen Weaver in Wabash, Indiana on April 25, 1926. ...

Aug 1, 2020

Judy Jo Dittbrenner Davis was born on June 29th, 1932 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana. Her mother, Doris Dean Howell Dittbrenner was born on in Danville, Indiana and her father, Hilmer Henry Dittbrenner, was born in Michigan City, Indiana.

Judy grew up in Noblesville, the only child of the town's only dentist, and attended...

Jul 30, 2020

Jacob Andrew Stevens, 26, from Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on July 30th 2020 at home.

He was born on April 1st, 1994 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jacob graduated from North Central High School.  He later took earned a Culinary Arts Certificate and went to work for Starbucks Corporation for 6 years.  He was a...

Jul 30, 2020

Shoil Moishe Greenberg

Devoted scientist and beloved by his family died on July 30, 2020 at the age of 82.

Shoil was born on May 20, 1938 in Kishinev, Moldova to the late Moishe and Ida Greenberg.  Shoil was a dedicated scientist, devoting his time and energy to the study of plant protection. ...

Jul 27, 2020

Yakov Gitman,

95 of Noblesville, passed away July 27, 2020.  He was born in Vinniza, Ukraine on March 26, 1925 to the late Boris and Klara Gitman.  Yakov spent his career as a school teacher and retired after 50 years as a high school principal.

He is survived by his son, Vladimir (Tatyana) Gitman; grandchildren,...

Jul 26, 2020

Dotty loved life, but the first time she saw Indianapolis she wasn’t sure that’s where she wanted to live it. Having just graduated from New York University, she was vacationing at a mountain resort in New Hampshire when she met and immediately fell in love with William "Billy" Meyers of Indianapolis. They were engaged three weeks later. Soon thereafter,...

Jul 25, 2020

Douglas (Doug) Alan Rice,

66, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 25, 2020 of complications from melanoma. He was born on September 20, 1953 in Independence, Missouri to Eugene and Lois Rice.

Doug graduated from Truman High School in Independence, MO and University of Missouri-Columbia with a BA...

Jul 25, 2020

84, of Carmel, passed away July 25, 2020 in Carmel, Indiana. She was born in Bronx, NY to David Rosenthal and Bertha Frankel Rosenthal on March 7, 1936. Evelyn grew up on Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx where she graduated from James Monroe High School. She worked for the City of New York as an executive assistant.  She was...

Jul 18, 2020

Lonija (Rencis) Zuicens, age 96, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2020. She had been living at Hooverwood nursing home in Indianapolis since January. Lonija often went by the nickname "Grandma Bubbles" by those closest to her. The nickname was bestowed upon Lonija by her then 2-year-old granddaughter, and it stuck.

Lonija was born in Saldus, Latvia,...

Jul 16, 2020

Margie Ellen Walker King

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away on July 16, 2020 at the age of 94.

Born in Indianapolis, she attended St. Joan of Arc and was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School, class of 1944.

She is survived by her loving children: Karen King, Chuck...

Jul 16, 2020

John David Yohler,

son of William and Marcella Yohler, passed away July 16, 2020 at his residence in Indianapolis, Indiana.  John was born in Marion, Indiana on September 15, 1945.  He was a 1963 graduate of Bennett High School in Marion.  He attended Saint Joseph's Catholic Seminary in Covington, Louisiana.  He then attended and graduated from Marian...

Jul 14, 2020

John Robert Simon passed away on July 14th, 2020 at the age of 66.  Born in 1953, John was the son of Robert and Helaine Simon from the Indianapolis north side.  Growing up in the Meridian Hills neighborhood, he attended Delaware Trails Elementary School and Northview Middle School prior to graduating from Park School in 1972.  John later attended...

Jul 11, 2020

Brayden Michael Shiflet,

16, of Indianapolis, passed away July 11, 2020.  He was born to James and Michelle Shiflet on June 4, 2004 in Indianapolis.  Brayden was a student at North Central High School and loved academics.  He was a member of Washington Township Young Life.  Brayden enjoyed music, video games, basketball and his grandmother’s brisket and...

Jul 7, 2020

Patrick (Pat) David Wessels, 31, of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis and was a great friend and loving father to his boys. Patrick is preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Kelly Wessels. He is survived by his parents, Marc Wessels (Tari Plump) and Kimberly Wessels (Shane Jones); his grandparents, Glenn Wessels, David...

Jul 7, 2020

Donald N. Renfro, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  Don will always be remembered as a charismatic man that never met a stranger.  He had a great love for jazz music, and loved the Jazz Kitchen where he met many great friends. With his great personality and the ability to make everyone comfortable, Don was a successful...

Jul 6, 2020

Cinda Lewis,

70, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away July 6, 2020.  She was born in Lorain, Ohio to Donald and Bettie Eckels on September 10, 1949.  She attended St. Paul High School. Cinda was a faithful military wife of 22 years.  She worked for Kmart for over 23 years. She loved spending time with her family,...