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Bloomington, Indiana Sussan Elizabeth (Porteous) Parkes 1961 — 2024 Susan Elizabeth (Porteous) Parkes passed peacefully in her sleep on August 17th. She was born May 18, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN to John L. Porteous Jr and Merrell Lee (Jones) Porteous. Susie was a graduate of North Central High School. She attended Butler University, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She then went on to earn her degree in Cytotechnology from Indiana University. Susie worked for IU Health Bloomington Hospital, retiring after 30 years as the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor for the South Central Region. Before being diagnosed with ALS in 2020, Susie was all about outdoor recreation. She loved hiking, camping, bonfires, gardening, cooking, crafting,...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Gloria Gustafson 1933 — 2024 Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 at the age of 91 years. She is survived by cousins, other relatives, and friends. Gloria graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts, and was a Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority member. She went on to teach at the B'ham Civic Ballet and worked with the company from 1963 to 1967. From 1967 to 1970, Gloria was a chair and taught at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. She was the artistic director of the Milwaukee Ballet from 1972 to 1974, and then became an instructor and chair at the UWM Dance Department until her retirement. Gloria achieved the title Associate Professor Emeritus. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29,...

Indianapolis, Indiana Alma Phillips 1933 — 2024 Alma Phillips, 91, of Indianapolis, died at 5:40 p.m. on August 14, 2024, at Greenwood Meadows. Alma was born May 31, 1933, in Monticello, KY, the daughter of Thomas Bell and Ruth (Adair) Bell. She married Herbert Phillips on June 4, 1949. The funeral will be at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, with Chaplin Mike Mercer officiating. Calling will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice. Survivors include son, Garry (Carol) Phillips of Indianapolis; granddaughters, Caron Kiefer and Sara Norris; great-grandchildren, Brandon Barger, Noah Keifer, Jacob Phillips, Jordon Norris,...

Columbus, Indiana Lora E. Wehmeier 1925 — 2024 Lora E. Schlehuser Wehmeier, 99, passed from this life at 8:15 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2024, at Silver Oaks Health Campus, Columbus, Indiana. Lora was born on February 10, 1925, in Cortland, Indiana, and was the only child of William and Clara Boxman Schlehuser. She married Charles K. Wehmeier, on December 7, 1947. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2007. Lora was the quintessential hard working farm wife. She was a long time member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, active in many church organizations, including Christian Fellowship, Sewing Circle, The Couples Club, and ongoing Bible Study. She was a 4-H Club leader, a Precinct Committee Chair for the Democratic Party, and a member of...

Greenwood, Indiana Phil E. Jackson 1937 — 2024 Phil E. Jackson, age 87, of Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. Funeral services: Monday, August 19, 2024, at 1:00PM at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory-Greenwood Chapel. Visitation: Sunday afternoon, August 18, from 3:00-6:00PM and again on Monday morning at 11AM at the funeral home until the time of service. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. You are invited to visit our website, www.stpierrefamilyfuneral.com, to view the full obituary.

Bristol, Indiana Beth Carlisle Nellist 1945 — 2024 Beth Carlisle Nellist, 79, of Bristol, Indiana, died on August 7, 2024, at home. She was born on March 30, 1945, to Imogene (Brenton) Carlisle and Charles Lowell Carlisle, of Petersburg, Indiana. After the death of Mr. Carlisle, Imogene married Ray Fields, whose son Jerry also joined the family. Beth earned a Master of English degree at the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration degree at Indiana University. She was employed as an English teacher at Elkhart Community Schools and subsequently worked in corporate communications at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. Beth married Wallace Edward Nellist on April 18, 1971, in Elkhart. She is survived by her...

Greenfield, IN, Indiana Lenard Eldon "Butch" Lightle 1940 — 2024 Lenard Eldon "Butch" Lightle, 84, Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at his farm with his loving family by his side. Butch was born on April 18, 1940, in Veedersburg, IN, to Kelso Ray and Elma (Helms) Lightle. He attended Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Susan Earline Camp, on February 15, 1957, at the young age of 16. Joining their union of a young family, Butch and Susie welcomed their first daughter with much anticipation. In the following years, they proudly added three additional daughters to their bustling home. He adored his family. He loved being with them, around them, and celebrating with...

New Palestine, IN, Indiana William Warner Merritt 1937 — 2024 William (Bill) Warner Merritt, 86, of New Palestine, Indiana, died July 16, 2024, at Plainfield Healthcare Center. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 4, 1937, the son of John Stephens and Dorothy Grace (Hess) Merritt. He married Bonita L. Howe on June 19, 1971. Bill graduated from Ben Davis High School and went to work for The Linde Company in Speedway. In September 1968, he joined the Indiana State Police as a trooper assigned to road patrol at the Schererville Post in northern Indiana. He then served in the Executive Protection Section (EPS), providing security for Governor Otis R. Bowen. When he returned to road patrol, Bill was assigned to the Pendleton Post and became...

Culver, Indiana Shirley J Amond 1935 — 2024 Shirley Amond, 89, passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 14, 2024, in Culver. Born on March 27, 1935, in LaPorte, Shirley was the daughter of Ted and Edna (Hacker) Drews. Shirley graduated from Knox High School in 1953. She attended Ball State University Teacher College, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Valparaiso University and a Master of Arts Degree from Western Michigan University. Shirley turned down an offer to become a flight attendant and devoted her life to education, specifically the education of special needs children. She started as an elementary teacher in Culver and Knox, where she challenged her students to become fearless. She then became Director of...

Sarasota, Florida Lindsey Jane Zink 1944 — 2024 Lindsey Jane Zink, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. Born the first of two girls to Herbert and Lydia Wiepking on January 20, 1944. Lindsey's life was a tapestry of positivity, love, learning, and community service. Lindsey's life began in Oxford, Ohio, where she grew up with her sister, Marcia, in a loving family. Her childhood was filled with the joys of midwestern life, which laid the foundation for her nurturing spirit. Lindsey graduated from Talawanda High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and received the Outstanding Female Athlete Award. Following high school, she earned a bachelor's degree from DePauw University and...

Indianapolis, Indiana Roger A. Blocchi 1953 — 2024 Roger A. Blocchi, age 70, of Indianapolis, passed away July 2, 2024, after a several year battle with ALS. Roger was born in Rochester, New York on July 18, 1953, to the late Roger A. Blocchi and Florence F. Blocchi. Roger was an IT Professional with 30+ years' experience in various aspects of Information Systems. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served in the Viet Nam War. He had many friends and colleagues, traveled the world, and lived his life to the fullest. Survived by his mother, Florence F. Blocchi; siblings, John (Audrey) Blocchi, Carol Cala (Perry), Bernard (Diane) Blocchi of NY and Paul (Cathy) Blocchi of NJ; loving nieces Corinna Lake (Tom), Mary Lynn Cala, Gina Blocchi...

Knightstown, IN, Indiana Phyllis Carol Whitlow 1942 — 2024 Phyllis Carol (Thompson) Whitlow, 82, passed on to the afterworld on June 30, 2024. She was born in Gary, IN, on April 16, 1942, and was raised in Indianapolis and Morgantown, Indiana. She raised her family in Indianapolis and spent her final decades in Knightstown. She was a free-spirit and humanitarian, passionate about her family, friends, the performing arts, photography, and travel. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Robert and Alma (Shoemaker) Thompson; sister, Wanda (Thompson) Smith; and brother, Leonard Thompson. She will remain eternally in the hearts of her children: Brian (Denise) Hall, Lisa Murphy, Michael Murphy, and Geoffrey (Amy) Potter; grandchildren: Kristin,...

Youngstown, Ohio John Proffitt 2024 John B. Proffitt passed away on June 27, 2024 in Youngstown, OH surrounded by his family. No services will be held. Arrangements are being arranged by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home. Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to read his obituary.

Whiteland, Indiana Shirley Ann Welch 1951 — 2024 Shirley Welch, 73 of Whiteland passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1951 to the late Elmer and Thelma Welch. Shirley enjoyed crossword puzzles, adult coloring books and collecting porcelain dolls and beanie babies. Shirley leaves behind a son Scott Suiters; granddaughter Ashley Suiters; brother Larry Welch and an ex-daughter in law Lisa Pentland. She is proceeded in death by her four sisters Mary Welch, Joan Morris, Jackie Welch and Diana Wolf. The visitation will be Friday, June 28 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 2;00 PM at the funeral home. Shirley will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memory...

Bloomington, Indiana Ruth Virginia (Gillaspy) Gossman 1920 — 2024 Ruth Virginia (Gillaspy) Gossman, age 103, of Bloomington and formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the home of her son. Ruth graduated in 1943 from Indiana University with a degree in Home Economics. She was a teacher with the school systems at North Madison, Columbus, and Decatur Township in Indianapolis for more than 20 years. She taught Home Economics, Special Education, and Kindergarten. Ruth was a Cub Scout leader and a 4-H leader, and she belonged to the Extension Homemakers Clubs in Jefferson County, Bartholomew County, and Marion County. She loved her family beyond measure, including her nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She...

Indianapolis, Indiana Dale James Fazekas 1933 — 2024 Dale "Fuzz" Fazekas was born on November 25, 1933 in Lorain, OH and passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 12, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN at the age of 90. Dale lived in Indianapolis, IN since 1959. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a mechanical engineer graduate of Ohio University. Dale started the manufacturer representative company Faco in 1965. Faco provides products and service in the commercial heating and cooling industry. Faco still prospers today. He also started Nexus Valve in 1995. Nexus manufacturers HVAC valves and successfully distributes them nationwide. Nexus Valve is currently the largest flow control valve manufacturing company in the USA. Fuzz has...

Columbus, Indiana Donnetta L. Alig Anderson 1936 — 2024 Donnetta "Donna" L. (Alig) Anderson of Columbus, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was predeceased by her much-loved husband, Theodore "Ted" Anderson of Columbus, IN, with whom she created many happy memories in the latter years of their lives. She leaves three beloved children from her first marriage to Gene Alig: Robert (Shari) Alig, Cheryl (Jerry) Barber, and Carol Swaim; two stepchildren: Gail (Joel) Gustafson and Glen (Jane) Anderson and; and many adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. A celebration of Donna's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Hathaway-Myers Chapel, Columbus, IN, with Pastor Tim Carter...

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