Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Phyllis Joy Brinkers
Feb 12, 2018
Phyllis Joy Brinkers
89, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 12, 2018. She was born on May 16, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Guy and Anne Bowman. Phyllis worked for 25+ years at IPS as a teacher for children with special needs. She then moved to Howe High and taught children life skills and how to live with...
Thelma Terrell
Feb 10, 2018
THELMA TERRELL was born to Prentice and Samantha Porter in Henry Tennessee, on November 11, 1929. She attended public school in Henry Tennessee. There were twelve children in the Porter family, four boys, Odell Porter, Cevell N. Porter, Ellison W. Porter, and Thomas L. Porter and eight daughters; Arnell Hilliard, Clara M. King, Jennie B. Bostic, Hattie A. Taylor, Shirley...
Patricia Lynn Mayse
Feb 9, 2018
Patricia Lynn Mayse
63, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 9, 2018. She was born in Indianapolis on December 27, 1954 to the late Harry L. Douglas and Mabel (Williams) Watson. Patricia married Reverend Richard Mayse, who was the minister of Ritter Avenue Church of the Nazarene. He passed away in 2004, and now Patricia has gone to join him...
Kyle Lance Minix
Feb 7, 2018
Kyle Lance Minix, 60, of Indianapolis passed away February 7, 2018. Born July 17, 1959 to the late Rosco and Donna Minix. There will be a private service for Kyle at a later date.
Gerald H Schlensker
Feb 5, 2018
Gerald H. Schlensker, 85, passed away Monday, February 5 at his home. He was born to Hugo and Coletta (Birchler) Schlensker on November 12, 1932 in Darmstadt, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Gerald graduated Anderson High School in 1950. He entered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He worked at General Motors for 38 years, retiring in 1996. Gerald is...
B. Jeannine (Klennert) Dunn
Feb 3, 2018
B. Jeannine (Klennert) Dunn
87, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 3, 2018. Jeannine was born on November 4, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Robert and Margaret (Sowers) Klennert. She went to Broad Ripple High School and married the love of her life, Edmund Dunn, at age 17.
Jeannine was a member of Chi Tau Alpha, a social sorority,...
John W. Rhule Sr.
Feb 2, 2018
John W. Rhule, Sr., 87, entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2018 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born November 13, 1930 in Anderson, Indiana to Montie Spurgeon and Ida May (Lester) Rhule.
John married Anita Shively (McDaniel) in 1950 and from that union came three children, Deborah Kay Rhule, John W. (Susie) Rhule, Jr., and Brenda Kay (Monty)...
Neil James Schafer
Jan 29, 2018
Neil James Schafer, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away at his home on January 29, 2018. He was born on November 30, 1957 to the late James Joseph Schafer and Rita Schafer-Dakin. Neil attended Saint Lawrence Catholic School and Lawrence Central Senior High School. Neil held many positions at St. Lawrence Catholic Church; on the sports committee, entertainment committee, and gym...
James Ferguson
Jan 27, 2018
James Ferguson was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on November 17, 1945 to Frank and Luvenia Ferguson. James was educated through the Chester Public School system from which he graduated as President of the Class in 1965.
James accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Luke Christian Community Church under Bishop J. Williams, Pastor in Pennsylvania....
David 'Dave' Thomas
Jan 24, 2018
David “Dave” Thomas
60, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1957 to the late Dave E. and Dottie M. Thomas. Dave was a 1975 Graduate from Arlington High School. He worked at Sam’s Wholesale Club on 96th Street for 15 years. He previously worked at EPI and Lake Castleton...
Katherine S. Stohler
Jan 22, 2018
Katherine S. Stohler, 65, beloved mother and grandmother of Noblesville, passed away January 22, 2018.
Kathy was born November 20, 1952, in Indianapolis. She was a 1971 graduate of Lawrence Central High School and a 1989 graduate of Indiana University School of Nursing. She worked numerous years in the health care profession as a registered nurse including positions with Riverview...
Timothy A Mccoy
Jan 17, 2018
Timothy Albert McCoy, 62, passed away on January 17, 2017. He was born on April 22, 1955 to Albert Jr. and Martha Christina (Cline) McCoy in Anderson.Tim graduated from Anderson High School in 1973. He served in the United States Army Reserves and was honorably discharged. Tim enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, and watching football.Tim was preceded in death by...
Michael W Smith
Jan 17, 2018
Michael W. “Smitty” Smith, 59, of Anderson passed away January 17, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a sudden illness.
Mike was born December 19, 1958, in Anderson. He was a 1977 graduate of Highland High School and had worked for Hamilton South Eastern School Corporation. He was a loving father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend.Left to cherish his memory is...
