
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill, Pat, Dan and Jim Shea; sisters, Ellen Weems, Margaret Spanik, Mary Ann Povinelli, and Rita Crafton; great niece, Kelsey Redmond.
He retired from Eli Lilly in 1988. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, the Southport Flag Project and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 5353 McFarland Road, with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of the Mass.
Brodie graduated from Greenwood High school in 1996 then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1996 to 2000. While serving, Brodie fueled Air Force One twice and served two tours of duty in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. He worked for Charter Communications for 13 years. Brodie was known for his entertaining stories, great impersonations, and grilling out.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory handled arrangements.
ENID LYNN BOBBITT, 92, husband, Albert R. Bobbitt; children, Brian (Cherri) and Eric (Janet) Bobbitt, Claudia (Shimon) Liang, Amy (Edwin) Cheek; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Enid was fiercely loyal, brimming with laughter and infectious fun. She animated her household with stories, wisdom, and steady, selfless care. Her personal connection with each grandchild filled their lives with songs, games, and the knowledge that they mattered. She taught Social Studies and English at Meridian Middle School. She was an active member of Southport Christian Church for over 60 years.
G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
DANIEL J. CASEY, 91, widower of Marguerite M. Casey; children, Erin (Philip) Chamberlin, Paul (Marcia) and Sean (Ellen) Casey; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Daniel enjoyed Notre Dame football. He watched Friday night Center Grove football games live-streamed. He attended all his grandchildren’s games, activities and dance recitals. Daniel was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Barnabas Catholic Church, and Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. He was owner and president of Kool Vent Sales and Service. Daniel retired in 1998.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory was entrusted with arrangements.
DAVID EUGENE CREASEY, SR., 82, wife, Shirley Creasey; children, David (Christie) Creasey and Nita Johnson; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
David had been employed in production for Stokely-Van Camp and then for PepsiCo after their purchase of Stokely’s. He retired after 38 years of service. In his younger days he was a Golden Gloves boxer with the PAL Club. He enjoyed IU basketball, boxing, football and fishing. He was an evangelist associated with the Apostolic Pentecostal Bread of Life and a member of the Gospel Lighthouse. He had been a minister for 35 years.
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens handled arrangements.
JUDITH ANN ENGLAND, 68, husband, Gary England; children, Jody England (Beth) and Joni Rigdon (Joe); sister, Jeannie Hucks; seven grandchildren.
Services entrusted to Little & Sons, Beech Grove.
BARBARA SUE GAST, 92, widow of Richard L. Gast; son, Jeff Gast.
Barb enjoyed sewing, reading and dining out. She was a member of Gracepoint Church in Whiteland.
G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
LOWELL HASTE, 74, wife, Alma Haste; children, Christopher (Anna) Haste and Leah (Brian) Betts; one grandson; siblings, Jewell (Jerry) Flake and David Haste.
He had been employed at Arvin Industries for 21 years and at General Motors for 13 years as a tool and die maker before retiring in 2004. He loved old cars and country music but most of all he loved his family.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home handled arrangements.
DONALD JAY LADD, 75, children, Kevin, Kenny (Sara) and Donny (Christina) Ladd, Laura Fox; several half-brothers and sisters, and grandchildren; mother of his sons, Kevin and Kenny, Nancy Ladd, and Caroline Ladd, mother of Donny and Laura.
Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a paratrooper and a faithful member of the Southern Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and writing.
Services conducted by Norman F. Chance Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
SHIRLEY ANN CRAIG KEEN, 91, widow of John Keen Sr.; children, John Jr. (Barbara), Sharon, David (Rebecca); six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Janet Kilgore.
Shirley worked at Western Electric, WTTV, Merchants Bank and retired from Indiana Bell/Ameritech.
She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church for 72 years. She sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included crocheting, making plastic canvas items, crossword and Sudoku puzzles. For many years she and Johnny could be found eating breakfast at McDonald’s.
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens handled arrangements.
RONALD EDWARD PARDUE, 66, long-term partner, Kathy Cardin; siblings, Jack (Mary), Rick (Melissa) and Michael (Judy) Pardue, Donna (Frank) McClure; four grandchildren.
Ronald worked at New Crown Cemetery for over 30 years until he had to retire.
Graveside services will be Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2 p.m. in New Crown Cemetery, 2101 Churchman Ave.
Lauck Funeral Home handled arrangements.
LUANNE ROCKWELL, 86, husband, Wayne Rockwell; daughters, Rhonda Mussoni (Jim) and Cheri Parker (Matt); five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Services entrusted to Little & Sons, Indianapolis.
GARY L. SALISBURY, 78, wife, Charlene Salisbury; daughters, Michele (Chris), Symone; sibling, Karen (Fell); seven grandchildren.
He graduated from Decatur Central High School and joined the U.S. Air Force. Following his military career, Gary entered the logistics industry.
In the late 1960s, he was the lead singer and guitarist in a band. A passion for music continued throughout his life. He had a standing gig at Teddy’s Burger Joint playing guitar and singing. Family was everything. He thrived around loved ones. He fiercely fought a battle with cancer, while retaining positivity and wry wit.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory-Greenwood Chapel were entrusted with arrangements.
NANCY MAE SCHLANGEN, 75, widow of Paul Schlangen; daughter, Dawn Lehman Hardebeck; four grandchildren; three great-granddaughters.
She worked at K-Mart for 35 years in different positions over the years. She enjoyed life, spending time with her daughter, grandkids, great-grandkids and her fur baby, Frappy. She also enjoyed watching Harry Potter.
G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home handled arrangements.
BARBARA LEE TEX, 89, widow of Lawrence J. “Larry” Tex; children, John (Bonnie) Tex, Becky Krauth; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson.
Barb was a charter member of the Beech Grove Eagles. She especially enjoyed Wednesdays at the club with her son, John. She loved going to the Indy 500 and traveling with her family. Barb loved to work jigsaw puzzles.
She was very close to her sister, Darlene, speaking to her on the phone several times a day. Her sister was very dear to her heart, being separated only by several miles, they always kept in touch.
Arrangements entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
CAROLYN W. WEGNER, 91, widow of Robert L. Wegner; sisters, LaVerna and Lillian; daughters, Julia Horn and Cheryl Wegner; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Carolyn was accomplished in her education and academic pursuits and was widely regarded for her work in Nursing and Education. Known for her intelligence and keen observation, she was well-regarded and widely respected in both her professional and personal life.
Arrangements were entrusted to G. H. Hermann Funeral Home.
RYAN ANDREW WHEELER, 34, parents, Roy and Elaine Wheeler; his father, Victor Wheeler; son, Greyson Wheeler; siblings, Melissa (Kevin Earley), Robert (Samantha Ziegler), Tamara and Roy (Joanna) Wheeler Jr.; grandmother, Robbie Wheeler-Cox; fiancé, Taylor Kirkpatrick.
He attended Perry Meridian High School. Ryan worked as a repair technician at Peli Biothermal for many years. His hobbies were fishing, camping and playing video games. Ryan enjoyed being social, and joking around. Ryan loved being a father to his son.
Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 925 East Hanna Ave., 46227. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.