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Lincoln, Illinois Mary Ellen Butler 1934 — 2024 Mary Ellen Butler, 89, a Hoosier from birth, formerly of Indianapolis, Scottsburg, IN, Sarasota, FL, and finally Lincoln, IL, passed from this life on May 31, 2024. She was born in Harrison County, IN, to her parents Millard Logan Jackson and Mary Bigler Jackson on December 7, 1934. She graduated from Hardinsburg High School at the age of 16. She married her husband John David Butler on March 5, 1955 and together they shared 63 years of marriage. She began her secretarial career, needing a work permit at the age of 16, in Louisville, KY, working for United Mercantile Agencies. When she turned 18, she moved to Indianapolis to work for RCA Records. After a hiatus from the work force to raise... The Villages, Florida Fran Etheridge 1928 — 2024 Francis D. Etheridge (Fran) 96, of The Villages, FL, formerly Indianapolis, IN, died of May 30, 2024. He was born in Lebanon, IN on March 9, 1928 to Cleo Etheridge and Cleyl Fosnight. Fran is survived by wife, Judy (Riley) of 63 years; son, Michael Etheridge (Kathy) of Denver, CO and daughter, Kathryn Schmitt (Monte) of San Antonio, TX; and two grandsons, Jackson Etheridge and Taylor Schmitt; brother, Jerry Ellingwood; sister, Sue Conaway; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Anne Riley and nephews, Jay and Ted Riley and families. Fran served in the Air Force before attending Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, where he obtained a BS in Education. He received his master's degree in... Placida, Florida Pamela Morris Hannah 1943 — 2024 Some individuals lead a life of quiet service to others, spreading joy and providing assistance to those in need whenever possible. Such a person was Pamela Morris Hannah, who passed away Wednesday, May 22, following a lengthy battle with acute leukemia. Pam, who along with her husband, Larry, was a lifelong Indianapolis resident, was 81 years old. Pam was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 30, 1943, to Douglas J. and Catharine B. Morris. A brother, Whitney W. Hill, preceded her in death. She was graduated from North Central High School in 1961 and then studied elementary education at Indiana University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1965 and was a member of... Knoxville, Tennessee Tommy Sue Lepper 1944 — 2024 Tommy Sue Lepper of Knoxville, TN and Indianapolis, IN passed Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Tommy Sue was born January 4, 1944, to Mavity George (Bud) Janke Sr and Mary Thomas (Hook), the youngest of four children. Tommy Sue was an accomplished self-taught artist winning several awards which include the Dogwood Arts Festival Association's 1st place and an award-winning member of the Hoosier Salon of Indiana, hosted annually by the Indiana State Museum. Her professional memberships and board appointments included Knoxville Museum of Art, TN Artist Association, Fountain City Watercolor Guild, Oak Ridge Museum of Fine Arts, Tennessee Watercolor Society, and... Greenfield, IN, Indiana Mary Grace (Blincoe) Graham 1936 — 2024 Mary Grace (Blincoe) Graham of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Guy Thomas Blincoe and Grace Martine (Spratt) Blincoe. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Michaels Church, Greenfield, Indiana. Mary was an X-ray technician for over 25 years and retired from St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Her passion for helping others, kindness, and endless patience defined her. Mary's dedication to family was evident in her tireless devotion to her husband and children. In addition to her faith, her interests included sewing, gardening, and antiquing. She also enjoyed visiting and traveling with her... Greenwood, Indiana David Phillip VanBlarcum 1947 — 2024 Mr. David Phillip "Big Dave" VanBlarcum passed away on the early morning of Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was 77. Born April 28, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, Dave was the son of the late Harry Galen VanBlarcum and Betty Louise (Boehmer) VanBlarcum. Dave attended North Kansas City High School, graduating proudly with the Class of 1965. Dave dedicated 44 years of service to Flint Ink as the Operations Director before retiring in 2008. A faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, Dave cherished his church community and especially his Sunday School class. He cherished his involvement in the Corvette Club of Indiana. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Hickory Stick Golf Club in... Indianapolis, Indiana Beverly Bercovitz 1933 — 2024 Beverly Bercovitz, 90, passed away on April 28, 2024. Beverly was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Herman and Matilda Porges. She grew up in Anderson, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University. Beverly and her late husband, Phillip, raised their children in Indianapolis and were longtime members of Congregation Beth Zedeck, where Beverly taught religious school for many years. Beverly served multiple terms as president of Hadassah and received the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award for Volunteerism for co-founding Riley Hospital's program for rocking newborns in the NICU. Beverly is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Marilyn) Bercovitz and Fran (Terry Stewart) Susskind;... Bargersville, Indiana Dr. Michael L Bogan 1957 — 2024 Dr. Michael Lee Bogan 67 of Bargersville, Indiana passed away on April 24, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 14, 1957, to Dr. Robert and Phyllis (Grambush) Bogan. As a Boy Scout he attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a 1975 graduate of Pike High School and received his B.A. from Indiana University in 1979. Dr. Bogan earned his M.D. degree from the IU School of Medicine in 1983 and thereafter interned at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Following a residency at the IU Medical Center, he remained on their faculty as an Assistant Professor of Radiology from 1988 - 1990. He then joined Irvington Radiology, P.C. (now Radiology of Indiana) and practiced Diagnostic Radiology at... Indianapolis, Indiana Ethel Louise McCloud 1926 — 2024 Ethel 'Mimi' Louise (Salter) McCloud, Indianapolis, was called to Heaven on the early morning of Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was 97. She was born to Ernest Rueben Salter and Martha Ann (Grimes) Salter on May 4, 1926, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ethel was a mother first but had many occupations over the years to help raise her nine children. She was a wonderful mother and proud of all her children. She loved to play board games, dice and multiple card games. In her later years, she completed hundreds of puzzles. Ethel was a member of the T.O.P.S. club in the 60's and 70's. Her passion was singing, and she loved to entertain. Through the years she had many friends that were met through her... Somerset, Kentucky Mirl Brown 1944 — 2024 Mirl Francis Brown, age 79, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Mirl was born on June 5, 1944 in Neoga, IL to the late Wilbur Brown and Helen Dallas Brown. He worked in the concrete business. Mirl loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Jo Davisson Brown, whom he married on June 13, 1987 in Greencastle, IN; one son, Robert Brown; one daughter, Lori Brown; three step daughters, Vicki Jolena, Kara Huffman and Ivy Adkins; two brothers, Kenneth Brown and Chester Brown; and one sister, Elizabeth Jackson; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with his... Worthington, Indiana John Robert "Bob" Noel, Sr. 1940 — 2024 John Robert "Bob" Noel, Sr., 84, of Worthington, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born March 15, 1940 in Bloomfield, he was the son of Robert Lowell Scott and Rosella Jean (Noel) Mullins. Bob was a mechanic for Noel Brother's in Bloomfield. He was the former Pastor at Shelburn Wesleyan church and a member of the Bloomfield Southside Wesleyan Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Interment will follow in Grandview cemetery in Bloomfield. Public visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Saturday and 1 hour prior to services Sunday at the funeral home. Thiensville, Wisconsin Carol Sue Hertz 2024 Carol Sue Hertz, 88, passed away April 5, 2024, in Thiensville, Wisconsin. She had an accomplished career as an educator and was a devoted wife and mother. Carol took great joy in her family, community service, reading, gardening, and spending time in Door County. Carol was married 66 years to her husband Karl Hertz. She described him as "her partner in life." She dearly loved their three children : Karen Hertz-Sumnicht (Steven), Michael Hertz (Dorothy Thomas) and Sarah Chance. Her deep affection also extended to her five grandchildren: Mary Casper, Anna Casper, Jake Casper (Richard Tijerina), Charles Hertz and Eleanor Hertz. Carol was the daughter of Clarence and Maude Gruber and was born... Indianapolis, Indiana Carl Edward Lewis 1949 — 2024 Carl Lewis, 74, has passed away on April 2, 2024. Born on April 19, 1949, in Indianapolis, IN. Carl attended Manual Emmerich High School and worked at Sharp Ford along with Sharp Parts. Carl will be deeply missed by his surviving family and friends, including his brother Jerry Lewis, niece Shannon Alexander, and nephew Scott McKinny. He is preceded in death by his father Harold Lewis, mother Norma (Carr) Lewis, and sister Linda McKinny. There are no services being held. Indianapolis, Indiana Rebecca D. Lynch 1954 — 2024 Rebecca D. Lynch, 69 of Indianapolis IN passed on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on December 18, 1954 to the late Marion and Clara (Tibbetts) Poteet. Rebecca graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1973 with honors and then attended Ivy Tech. She worked at Central Hardware as a cashier and also Banquet Dairy as a head cashier. She then worked at Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Chase Bank. Her last job was at the Archdiocese as a bookkeeper. Rebecca married Donald Lynch in 1981 in Las Vegas. They had one son Timothy Lynch. Rebecca moved back to the family home in 1993 after her father died . Rebecca is survived by her son Timothy Lynch; brothers Ralph (Joan) Poteet, Gary (Alice)... Indianapolis, Indiana Betty Mae Higgens 1926 — 2024 Betty Mae Higgens, 97, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Betty was born on May 31, 1926 in Indianapolis to the late James T. and Wilma G. Kellie. Betty graduated from Southport HS in 1944. Betty attended Purdue University where she received a home economics degree. On August 20, 1948 Betty married Calvin Higgens of Indianapolis. They had four children Daniel, Diane, Gregory and Carolyn. Betty lived on Indianapolis' Southside for her entire life. Betty was a very sweet and caring person with a joyful heart. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed volunteering at Christ United Methodist Church, where she would... Columbus, Indiana John T. Sharpnack 1933 — 2024 Judge John T. Sharpnack, 90, passed peacefully on March 25, 2024. Governor Evan Bayh's appointment of John T. Sharpnack to the Court of Appeals of Indiana enjoyed widespread approval in the legal community. A third-generation lawyer and partner in the Columbus firm of Sharpnack, Bigley, David and Rumple, Sharpnack was recognized beyond his native Bartholomew County as a first-rate litigator. As a distinguished practitioner, Sharpnack was well prepared to serve on the court. Like his father, Sharpnack was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. ACTL membership is conferred only by invitation and offered only "to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of... Indianapolis, Indiana Caroline Card Wendt 1928 — 2024 Dr. Caroline Card Wendt, PhD, died Thursday, March 2024, two weeks after her 96th birthday. Caroline was born in New York City on February 29, 1928, and grew up near Patterson, New Jersey. She started studying the piano at the age of three with her mother; she began the violin at five, taught by a violinist from the NBC Orchestra. While in high school she studied music theory at the Juilliard School. She later studied violin with William Kroll at the Mannes School of Music. She enrolled as a music major at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Frustrated with the rigidity of the music department in not letting her take a foreign language, she switched to French, receiving a bachelor's... Sanford, Florida Willfretta "Pat" Persinger 2024 Willfretta "Pat" Persinger was born Jan. 22, 1936 to Beulah Gambrel Roark and Cecil Roark in London, KY. She moved to Indianapolis, IN in 1952 and lived there for over 30 years. She moved to Shreveport, LA in 1984 with AT&T where she worked for 38 years. She was a loyal member of Southpark Church of God. She loved animals, mostly cats, trees and roses. Pat touched hundreds of lives throughout her 88 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James A Persinger and two sons, Howard Lockaby and his wife, Penny, and Paul Persinger; granddaughter, Aimee Lockaby; brother, Arlis Roark and sister, Jewel Marlene Trester. Left to cherish the memory of a loving mother, grandmother... Morristown, Indiana Betty Ann Ritter 1934 — 2024 Betty Ann (Spitzner) Ritter, 89, of Morristown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. Betty Spitzner was born May 24, 1934 to Leslie and Sylvia (Howe) Spitzner in Wayne County, Illinois. She spent her early days on a farm in rural southern Illinois with her four sisters during the last years of The Great Depression. On January 17, 1951, Betty married Ira Ritter. In 1957 with several small children in tow, the couple moved to Indiana, for Ira's job. She worked a few odd jobs, but her favorite job was being a homemaker and raising babies. When her children began to have kids of their own, Betty's days were filled with caring for grandkids. Betty was preceded in death by her...
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