Obituaries

May 17, 2016

Katherine Mary Wells, age 86, of Indianapolis, IN and a former resident of Milan, IN, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Pleasant View Lodge in McCordsville, IN. She was born on June 6, 1929 to the late Nicholas and Alma (Billman) Shorten.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda K. (Ronald) Treat and Colleen Morgan; son, Rick (Rita) Wells;...

May 15, 2016

Larry G. Midkiff, 79, passed on to join his wife Norma Midkiff who preceded him in death along with his parents Estel & Irene and brother Phillip Midkiff.

Larry was retired from General Motors after 30 years and had served his country during the Korean War in the Navy. He is survived by his sisters; Marilyn, Nancy, and Linda, 5...

May 14, 2016

Saundra Ball, 81, went to be with Jesus on May 14,2016. She was born to Charles and Beryl Goff and grew up in Pendleton.

Saundra earned her Bachelor’s at Indiana University and her Master’s at Ball State. She was an elementary school teacher in Florida, then taught at Leach Elementary, retiring in 1996. Saundra continued educating after retirement by teaching her...

May 14, 2016

Henry A. Hall, age 89, of Indianapolis, IN died at his residence on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born on November 15, 1926 in Tampa, FL to the late Chauncey and Lenna Bell (Lightfoot) Hall.

Henry served his country in the US Navy from 1944 until his retirement in 1973. After retiring from the military he began a second...

May 12, 2016

Services are as follows:

Visitation will be held at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services 1604 W. Morris St,

Indpls, In 46221 on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 11AM - 12PM.

Funeral services will be at same location at 12PM. Burial will follow at Floral Park

Cemetery, Indpls, IN 46222

May 12, 2016

A million times we needed you, A million times we cried.

If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we love you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one else can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone....

May 10, 2016

Margaret D. DeLong

87, of Lawrence went to be with the Lordon May 10, 2016. Born March 13, 1929 in Indianapolis to the late Carl and Louise Rebenack.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles DeLong of Lawrence,sons: Chuck DeLong (Rita), Mark DeLong, and Bruce DeLong (Cherie), 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Services will...

May 9, 2016

Karen Ann Jones, age 57, of Indianapolis, Ind. died on Monday, May 9, 2016 after a sudden illness. She was born on June 20, 1958 to the late William Carl and Juanita Mae (Hardin) Aills.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be missed by her husband, Lonzo Jones; son, Justin...

May 9, 2016

May 6, 2016

Jonathan Keefe left us much too soon. He will be dearly missed for his enthusiastic personality and wit. He was loyal to his friends, family, Ohio State and Notre Dame. Jon worked hard and enjoyed life. We love and miss him each and every day.

The celebration of Jon's life is Friday, May 20 at St. Albans Episcopal Church 4601...

May 2, 2016

Kenneth H. Hampton

95, Indianapolis, passed away May 2, 2016. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Gladys Hampton. He is survived by his sons, Jeff (Holly), Steve (Cheryl), and Ray (Diane); 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: 1 pm., Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services, 1604 W. Morris Street. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on...

May 2, 2016

Services will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services 1604 W. Morris St, Indianapolis, 46221.

Visitation will be from 12noon ~ 1:00PM with funeral service at 1:00PM.

Burial will follow at Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN

May 2, 2016

Robert Steven McDaniels, age 59, of Indianapolis, Ind. died on Monday, May 2, 2016. He was born on September 19, 1956 to the late Robert C. McDaniels, Sr. and Nellie M. Clark.

He worked as an Echo Technician at Eskanazi Health for several years. He is survived by his daughter, Maria Baven; grandchildren, Delano, Deandre, Tavion and Heaven; special friend, Paulette;...

Apr 30, 2016

Elizabeth L. Bess Petree, 70, Indianapolis, passed away April 30, 2016. Liz was born to the late Donald & Eloise Bess. She was proceeded in death by a brother and six sisters. She is survived her children; Annette (David) Owen, Christopher Petree, Kathy Byrne, Jennifer (DeWayne) Reed, LaVonne (Rob) Gibson, Patricia (Carson) Rutledge. 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services 11...

Apr 29, 2016

Elizabeth “Liz” Jessie Lynn Riley, age 27, of Indianapolis, Ind. died on Friday, April 29, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. She passed with her friends and family by her side. Liz was born on January 19, 1989 to Robert and Deborah (Lockwood) Rogers.

Liz was a beautiful baby. While young she was treated for retinoblastoma, which is a cancer...

Apr 29, 2016

James Wilford Ell

September 29, 1928 - April 29, 2016

James Wilford Ell, 87, of Markleville, passed away at Countryside Health and Livingon April 29, 2016. James was born on September 29, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. He moved to Anderson in 1950. James served in the United States Army then worked for General Motors in Plant 3 for...

Apr 28, 2016

Roland Tunstill,

87, passed away on April 28, 2016. Memorial Service: Saturday, May 7, 2016 starting at 12:00 P.M. with visitation starting at 11:00 A.M. at Greater Joshua Missionary Baptist Church located at: 2201 N. Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. Arrangements: Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services - Lawrence.

Roland was proceeded in death by his wife Doris Gene Tunstill, sons Randall L....

Apr 28, 2016

Maria Rusomarov, Indianapolis.

Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services – Lawrence assisted the family with arrangements

Apr 27, 2016

Nanci Eva Kemper Busby Potts passed away at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis on April 27, 2016. Nanci was born in Anderson to Joseph and Allie Mae Kemper on September 16, 1947. She earned an Associate’s degree and was a nurse for many years at St. John’s Hospital and The Anderson Center.

Preceding her in death are her parents; sister, Sharon...

Apr 25, 2016

William “Bill” Eugene Leisure, 59, passed away on April 25, 2016 at St. Vincent's Regional Hospital in Anderson. He was born on May 30, 1956 to Samuel William and Dorothy Ann Leisure in Logansport, Indiana. He lived most of his life in Anderson.

Bill served in the Navy. He was a mechanic by trade and used to work in...