
Kathryn graduated from Southport High School in 1976. She retired from Enterprise in 2021. Kathryn truly lived life to its fullest and will always be remembered as feisty “Lil Bit” and “Nana”.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions handled arrangements.
SHERRI LYNN BRYSON, husband, Tim Bryson; daughters, Brittany Harris and Tiffany Davis (Jackson); father, Joseph Fanelli (Paula Kay); mother, Barbara (Kratz) Miller (David); brother, Mike Fanelli; stepsister, Heather Miller; stepbrother, Adam Miller; three grandchildren.
Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel handled arrangements.
ALBERT A. BUTTERFIELD, 82, sons, Kevin (Jamie) and Albert (Hellen) Butterfield; siblings, Dennis Butterfield, Patti Butterfield Traut; two grandchildren.
After graduating high school, Albert enjoyed his career of 48 years at Allison’s/Rolls-Royce where he worked in the aircraft engine test cells. This is where he developed his love and passion for flying. Albert owned and flew many ultralights and spent every weekend he could at Franklin Flying Field.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
DOLORES ANN HEIDENREICH, 93, husband, William “Bill” Heidenreich; widow of Bill Lannan and Carl Madden; children, John, Tom (Jodie), Tim and Donna (Alan Cattagriga) Lannan, Suzie (Tim) O’Hara, Becky (John) Gorman, Mary (Steve) Bradley, Teresa (Bob) Boyd, Julie (Bruce) Ford, Kathy (Todd) Erb, Joanna (Phil) Nevitt, Mary (John) Davis, Anna Marie, William (Sherry) and Paul (Alison) Heidenreich, Amy (Jim) Bova; 53 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren.
Del grew up in Fountain Square, attending St. Patrick Grade School and St. John’s Academy. She spent 16 years working for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. At 80, she found love again with Bill Heidenreich. The two enjoyed walking in Garfield Park and attending St. Roch Catholic Church.
O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory was entrusted with arrangements.
ROBERT “BOB” HILLAN, 86, wife, Margaret Ann; children, Clare (Ray) Trumble, Beth Hillan-Bearsch, Dr. Sue (Tony) Langdon, Jeff (Cheryl), Vince (Cheryle) and Nick (Jennifer) Hillan, Erin (Kevin) Skartvedt, Drue (Tom) Proffer, Megan (Jarrad) Amick, and Audra (Alex) Will; 32 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred (Becky) and Greg (Jayne) Hillan.
A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, Bob worked for over 43 years at Link Belt Bearing-Rexnord Corp. He volunteered countless hours coaching football, basketball, baseball, softball, and golf. He loved to play golf. A talented woodworker, Bob loved building beautiful furniture for his family, much crafted from cast-off wood.
O’Riley Branson Funeral Service & Crematory handled arrangements.
TERRI D. HOOVER, 62, husband, Kevin Hoover; daughters, Chelsea (Eric) Cole and Dr. Alyssa Hoover; mother, Oweetah Blackburn; brother, Ty (Trena) Blackburn; two grandchildren.
Terri was a graduate of Greenwood High School and IUPUI. She was an IT Specialist and was employed for 15 years at Endress & Hauser and had previously worked at Greenwood Community School Corporation technology departments. She had attended Greenwood Christian Church and Emmanuel Church of Greenwood.
Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel handled services.
HTING NAN AH HTOI-ROSA MARU NAN JA, 33, husband, Naw Naw Marip, children, Zausengawng Marip, Jatsawmaung Marip; mother, Kareng Kaw Hpang.
She loved to sing and watch old movies. Most evenings she could be found reading a good book or cooking for her family. She has been a long-time member of St. Mark Catholic Church.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church.
O’Riley Branson Funeral Service & Crematory handled arrangements.
KIMBERLY MICHELLE LAMBERT, 36, parents; James (Carol) Lambert, Sr., Sherry (Mike) Hurst; siblings, Kristen, Alicia and James Lambert, Jr.
Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel handled arrangements.
LEONARD ELMO LUCAS, 92, daughter, Lisa Kirk; many grand, great, and great-great-grandchildren.
Little & Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel handled arrangements.
EDWARD “MIKE” MADDEN, 64, brother, Christopher T. Madden.
Mike was a very talented cabinet maker specializing in custom furniture and cabinets. He loved his television programs, most notably Star Trek, M.A.S.H. and Andy Griffith along with reading novels. He loved the Beatles and his favorite song was “Let it Be” which played in the background at the hospital as he drifted away to his new heavenly home.
Lauck Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
NORMA JEANNE MORRISON, 94, husband, Richard P. Morrison; children, Timothy Morrison and Michele (Richard) Darragh; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Jeanne graduated from Sacred Heart High School and later worked for Bell Telephone, Avon, and Welcome Wagon.
Later in life she developed a passion for golf and even got a “Hole-in-One” at Otte Golf Course in Greenwood. Jeanne’s lifelong passion was playing bridge where she could enjoy the company of her friends. She was member of St. Mark Catholic Church.
O’Riley Branson Funeral Services and Crematory were entrusted with arrangements.
SHARON JEAN VANDYKE MURRAY, 77, husband, Gary; children, Brian (Michelle) Murray, Angela (Tony) Delello; four grandchildren; siblings, Linda (Bob) Poehler, Skip (Pam) and Danny (Christina) VanDyke, Kay (Bill) Riley, Jacqui (Randy) Dakin.
Sharon graduated from Center Grove High School in 1963. She spent 27 years as a teachers aide working for Johnson County Special Services. She loved to vacation on the beach. She was a member of Bluff Creek Christian Church.
Friends and family will gather on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 4-8 p.m. at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory-Greenwood Chapel and from 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday.
ARTHUR EDWARD NATION, 90, He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a radio officer on some of the largest tanker ships in the world.
Services entrusted to Little & Sons Beech Grove Chapel.
DAN A. ORR, 91, wife, Barbara Orr; children, Scott and Dana Orr, Dale (Edward) Heffernan, Tara Rembusch, Joe (Celia) and Brett (Lori) Wick; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth Orr, Karen Storie and Donna Jean Groghan.
Dan was a member of the ROTC, then went on to serve as an Officer in U.S. Air Force. He traveled internationally for P.R. Mallory, after which he was the original founder of C.M.W. Inc. He enjoyed spending time on his John Deere tractor, and kept a meticulous lawn.
G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
DONALD EARL OVERTON, 71, wife, Brenda D. Overton; children, Crystal and Robert (Angelica) Overton, Cathy (Scott) Kavis and Marshall (Laurie) Wendell; siblings, John Overton, Beverly Clark; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Don was a 1970 graduate of Manual High School. He retired from Ameritech in 2010 after working as a cable technician for 39 years.
He loved to ride motorcycles, watch NASCAR and the Indy 500. Don loved his fur babies and spending time with his family.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions were entrusted with arrangements.
HAROLD C. POTEET, JR., 78, wife, Eileen Poteet; children, Jeff (Amy) Poteet, Laura (Steve) Walker; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
He was a member of UAW. Harold worked for General Motors for over 35 years as a journeyman pipe fitter and engineer. He loved to build furniture in his garage, spend time with his grandchildren, take care of his tomato garden and yard, and attend any activity his grandchildren were involved in.
G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at the Gardens of Olive Branch conducted services.
JEANNE MARIE ROBINSON, 74, husband, Harold “Robbie” Robinson; their two furbabies, Fanny May and Cuddles Pie. Jeanne will be laid to rest in Acton Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Little & Sons, Stop 11 Road Chapel.
DONALD MILTON ROLLER, 85, wife, Ann T. Roller; children, Joseph (Tracey) and Christopher (Jessie) Roller, Therese (Michael) Schroeder; 11 grandchildren.
Don met Ann through a singles group called Catholic Alumni Club where Don was the local chapter president and later the regional vice president with Ann as secretary. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and master’s degree from Butler University. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was an equipment engineer on fighter jets. He belonged to a radio club, enjoyed gardening. Don followed sports, especially Purdue.
Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Cremation Services were entrusted with services.
AARON MICHAEL JUAREZ, 23, father, Brandon Juarez; mother, Bridget Phares; siblings, Daniel Claunch, Justin Branham, Sebastian Phares, Marcus Holland, Emily Hodson and Jillian Phares.
Services entrusted to Little & Sons, Beech Grove Chapel.
JUANITA M. SMITH SUTLIFF VANDIVIER, 95, widow of Wendell “Woody” D. Vandivier; children, Nancy (Mike) DeCamp, Stu (Candy) Sutliff; eight granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren.
She was a charter member of the Southport Order of Rainbow Girls Assembly No.10 and Worthy Advisor, a 50-plus year member of Southport Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 442 and later Beech Grove Chapter No. 465. She worked for the Indiana State Police, Public Employee Retirement Fund and was secretary to the Auditor of State.
She loved to entertain and considered hospitality to be an extension of her Christian faith.
Singleton and St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory handled arrangements.
JOE LEE VEST, 88, widower of JoAnn Vest; partner, Kenijo Brown; her children and their families; JoAnn’s children and their families; sister, Wanda (Dick) Lewis; children, Barbara (Jim) Land, Donna Baca, Scott (Susan), Thomas (Teaka) and Danny (Kristin) Vest; many grandchildren.
He was a 1952 graduate of Emmerich Manual High School. Joe was an electrician with International Harvester.
Indiana Funeral Care handled arrangements.
SAMUEL CHARLES WESSEL, 81, widower of Judy; children, Vicki Poteet, Greg (Christey) Lanham, Will (Susie) Hinton, Samuel, Michael (Jody) and Richard (Tammy) Radziwell; 19 grandchildren; siblings, Suzann (Charles) Speer and Denise (Tony) Tyler.
He graduated from Manual High School, class of 1960. Sam served in the Navy as a Sergeant serving two tours in Vietnam. Sam retired after 45 years of service at the Indianapolis Water Company.
He was a Freemason and joined the VFW. He loved racing at Indianapolis Raceway Park and watching NASCAR, truck racing and football. His favorite teams were the Colts and IU.
Forest Lawn handled arrangements.
ALIENE WILDER, 73, widow of Merle Wilder; daughter, Tamara (Eric) Bowser; two grandchildren; siblings, Judith (William) Browning, Rose Marie (George) Howard and Rema Huff Jr.
She worked as an administrative assistant at Egenolf Machine and later retired from G.H. Herrmann Funeral Homes after many years of service. An avid reader, Aliene enjoyed traveling and cherished time with her grandchildren.
G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
ANN LOUISE (LAWRIE) JAMES, 83, of McKinney, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of February 13, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Joseph Lawrie and Louise (Gilliam) Lawrie. She graduated from the Sacred Heart of Indianapolis in 1957. The Indianapolis 500 race track was a special place for Ann. She was crowned the first festival Queen of the Indianapolis 500 in 1959 and met her future husband, Richard “Dick” James at the 1959 race while he was on leave from the United States Marine Corp. She and Dick were married one year later. Her youngest son was born on race day in 1964 and her husband died on race day in 2008.
After starting their family they moved to Charleston, West Virginia, living in the Midwest, California and then making their way to Huntsville, Texas and finally settling in McKinney, Texas. Ann was active throughout her life hosting a morning television show in Charleston and serving on the City Council in Huntsville, Texas as well as volunteering for many organizations including teaching swim lessons at the YMCA and supporting and volunteering in all of her children’s activities. Ann will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard “Dick” James; sister, Sue Lawrie Burkert. Left behind to cherish her memory son, Jay James and wife Kim; son, Joseph “Todd” James and wife Suzanne; son, Jeff James; grandchildren, Dillon and Jessica James; Taylor, Kendell and Travis James and sister, Jay Lawrie. The family is planning a private memorial service at the race track in Indianapolis at a later date. Donations may be made to The Wounded Warriors.