OBITUARIES

Michael P. Maxwell

Michael P. Maxwell

Mar 14, 2024

Michael P. Maxwell, 91, architect, and long-time associate professor and professor emeritus for the Purdue University School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, died March 14, 2024. Mike was born in Indianapolis on December 12, 1932, to the late John J. Maxwell (Mac) and late Gladys (nee Zimmerman) Maxwell. Mike graduated from St. Roch Catholic School in 1946, Cathedral High School...

Robert Eugene Blanford

Robert Eugene Blanford

Mar 13, 2024

Robert Eugene Blanford, 92 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  He was born on September 23, 1931, in Indianapolis to Oliver Eugene and Kathryn Bauer Blanford.

Robert served his country in the U.S. Army.  He worked for Eli Lilly and Company in receiving and distribution for 36 years, retiring in 1993.

Robert was a member of the St. Mark...

Ruth Ann Stinnett

Ruth Ann Stinnett

Mar 12, 2024

Ruth Ann “Ruthie” (Feltz) Stinnett  

May 30, 1934 – March 11, 2024

Parents, Albert Joseph Feltz,Sr. and Marian Mildred (Schad) Feltz.



She was born in the Feltz family home which her father, grandfather, and uncles had built on Minerva Street, between New York and Vermont, on the near west side of Indianapolis.  Minerva St. later became University Blvd. on the campus of...

Noriko Kato Stahl

Noriko Kato Stahl

Mar 11, 2024

Noriko Kato Stahl, 50, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2024, at home. Noriko was born in Hiroshima, Japan on December 5, 1973, to Hisanori & Ikuko Kato, who survive. Noriko was loving, caring and giving.  At times Noriko was shy, but always humble. She was kind and cared for others like they were her family. She enjoyed...

Joan P. Kirkhoff

Joan P. Kirkhoff

Mar 11, 2024

Joan P. Kirkhoff, 63, of Indianapolis passed away at home on March 11, 2024, with her loving children by her side. Joan was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Eugene & Mary Ann Stephens on April 28, 1960. Joan was a relentless and tenacious fighter over the past several years as she was battling breast cancer. Joan was a...

Marjorie Anne Cottrell

Marjorie Anne Cottrell

Mar 11, 2024

Marjorie Anne (White) Cottrell, 66, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.  Marjorie was born one of six children on November 8, 1957, to the late Edward and Marlene (Adams) White.  She married her high school sweetheart, Rich Cottrell, on June 5, 1977, and he survives.     Marjorie graduated from John Marshall High School in...

Margaret Irene Rodriguez

Margaret Irene Rodriguez

Mar 11, 2024

Margaret Irene Rodriguez, 93 of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024.  She was born on December 20, 1930, in Indianapolis to Dewey and Marie Cutshall Thompson.

Margaret was a waitress for the Knights of Columbus at 71st and Keystone for 40 years.  

Margaret is survived by her children, Yvonne Conniff, Margaret Ann (Mike) Fouts, Antoinette (Dave) Menten, Renae (Bob)...

JoAnn Busald

JoAnn Busald

Mar 10, 2024

JoAnn Busald, 94, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away March 10, 2024.  Mrs. Busald was born July 6, 1929, in Indianapolis, to the late Andre Webb and Elizabeth (Gallema) Cahen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only brother, David Pangburn, and her husband of 70 years, Harold S. Busald.    JoAnn was employed with the Indianapolis...

Robert Lee Griner

Robert Lee Griner

Mar 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lee Griner, 91 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 27, 1932, in Indianapolis.

Bob proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.  He worked as an inspector for Ford Motor Company for 32 years, retiring in 1988.  He was a member of the UAW.

Bob enjoyed playing golf and video games and doing...

Antonia Deogracias Viduya

Antonia Deogracias Viduya

Mar 7, 2024

Antonia Deogracias Viduya, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 7, 2024. Antonia was born to the late Jose & Emilia Deogracias on June 13, 1941, in Binmaley, Philippines. Antonia married the love of her life, Andre Viduya on June 17, 1959. She was fiercely loyal to her family and was very strong in her...

Lowell F. Robinson

Lowell F. Robinson

Mar 5, 2024

Lowell F. Robinson, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  He was born on June 13, 1933, in Indianapolis.

He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  One of his many duties was assembling and handling bombs and torpedoes on an aircraft carrier.  He was a proud union member of Local 440.  He...

Mark A. Livingston

Mark A. Livingston

Mar 5, 2024

Mark A. Livingston, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on June 18, 1952, in Bloomington Indiana to John and Dorothy Masters Livingston.  

Mark graduated from Miami Springs High School in Miami Springs, Florida.  He worked for General Motors Allison Transmissions for 35 years, retiring in 2009.

Mark...

William Dean Babcock

William Dean Babcock

Mar 2, 2024

William Dean Babcock, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 2, 2024.  He was born of June 11, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dean was a painter and wallpaper hanger with Certa Pro Painting Company, Bill Lawrence Company.    Dean was a proud union painter and vinyl hanger. Dean enjoyed tinkering with machinery and monster movies.  He loved spending time with his...

Carol Sue Whitsit

Carol Sue Whitsit

Mar 1, 2024

Carol Sue (Stollings) Whitsit, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday March 1, 2024. Carol was born September 19,1944 to the late Buster Mark and Anna Marie Stollings of Yolan, West Virgina. Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Richard Lee Whitsit, Son, Timothy Allen Whitsit, son-in-law, William...

Richard Paul Bowling DDS

Richard Paul Bowling DDS

Feb 27, 2024

Richard P. Bowling DDS, 86 of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  He was born November 20, 1937, in Seymour, Indiana to Fred and Ora Gilkey Bowling.  

Richard graduated from Xavier University and Indiana University School of Dentistry. He was a lifetime member of the Indianapolis District Dental Society, Indiana Dental Association, American Dental Association, and an original member of...

Alice Joyce Cassetty

Alice Joyce Cassetty

Feb 27, 2024

Alice Joyce Cassetty, 84, Indianapolis, passed away February 27, 2024.  Ms. Cassetty was born December 5, 1939, in Franklin, Kentucky, to the late Earl C. and Eula Mae (Grace) Cassetty.    Joyce was the oldest of seven children and lived her life with the innocence and youthfulness of an adolescent.  From an early age, she had a strong belief in Christ...

Sandra U. Ray

Sandra U. Ray

Feb 24, 2024

Sandra U. Shaw Ray, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 24, 2024, after a very sudden decline in her health.  Her loss was unexpected to her family and friends who were profoundly saddened.  Sandy was 89 years old.  

Sandy was born on September 11, 1934, to Harold and Elizabeth Shaw, She was one of three children, brothers William Shaw and...

Daniel James Elsener

Daniel James Elsener

Feb 22, 2024

Daniel James Elsener, 47, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully February 22, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with a rare autoimmune disease.  Dan was born December 16, 1976, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Daniel J. and Elizabeth (Waite) Elsener.  The Elsener Family moved to Indianapolis in 1992, when Dan was a sophomore in high school.  He became a student at Roncalli...

Robert "Robbie" Steven Kidwell

Robert "Robbie" Steven Kidwell

Feb 21, 2024

Beloved son of Susie Kidwell and Steve Kidwell, Robert "Robbie" Kidwell, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Robbie was a lifelong resident of the Indianapolis southside graduating from Southport High School in 2003.

Robbie enjoyed cooking for his family, enjoyed playing video games, and enjoyed eating ramen with his mother whenever time allowed.  Robbie was a loyal employee of Meijer...

Russell Eugene Arterburn

Russell Eugene Arterburn

Feb 20, 2024

Russell Eugene Arterburn, 61 of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  Russell was born on November 24, 1962, in Columbus, Indiana to Edward and Ruth Arterburn.

Russell enjoyed playing pool, golfing, and fishing.

He is survived by his son Daniel (Lilly) Arterburn, brothers Ray Arterburn and Tim Arterburn, and grandchildren Riley and Duncan.

A memorial gathering for Russell will be...

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