Janet Sue Parrott Keene, 67, left us on October 30, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. She was born to Lois (Ratliff) and Edgar Parrott, both deceased. She is survived by three children, Angela Wilson, Stephanie Ballard, William Ballard, III; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Bailey, Kay Chitwood, Kristie Corn, Eddie and Jeffrey Parrott.

Janet was a graduate of Manual High School, University of Indianapolis, Ball State University and Indiana Wesleyan. She was a nurse for 32 years at Methodist, Community Hospitals East and South, Cancer Navigator at Hendricks Regional Health, she also was a past nursing professor at Ivy Tech, and currently at Harrison College. She was nominated for Nurse of the Year in 2005, had articles in Indiana Nursing Quarterly, Hendricks Health Line and The Hendricks County Flyer regarding the new Navigator program which has become a great success to all cancer patients. 
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Janet lived life to the fullest and loved boating. She will be missed by many. Come join us for a “Celebration of Life” from 5-8 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2015 with eulogy at 6:30 p.m. at Pipers Grand Manor, 2130 W. Southport Road.

VICTOR LEO “VIC” RISCH, 74, Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. He was born in Indianapolis on July 16, 1941 to Carl A. and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Renner) Risch. Vic was a 1959 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. He was a 1963 graduate of Rose Polytechnic Institute where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and then served in the US Army stationed in Germany during the war in Vietnam. Vic was a past president of the Indiana chapter of ASCE and was a member of AWWA.

He was very active in Boy Scouts of America and served as scoutmaster for over 40 years. He was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award from the BSA. Vic was a lifelong southsider and member of St. Mark Catholic Church. He enjoyed waterskiing, camping, spending time with friends and family, volunteering, and helping others. Vic was preceded in death by his parents; his sister-in-law, Ellen Somes and is survived by his wife, Hazel Ann (Schwarder) Risch; children, Carl Lloyd Risch (Connie), Leah Ann Jones (Matt), Andrew William “Andy” Risch; grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Risch, Griffin and Ethan Jones; sister, Anna Marsh; brothers, Chuck Risch (Mary), Paul Risch; nieces and nephews, Heather Somes, Alicia Keaton (Glenn), Danette Goen (Todd), Sabrina Angrick, Ann Kafka (Todd), Brian Risch (Meghan), Eric Risch (Wendy), Joe Marsh (Angie); great nephew, Lukas Keaton.

​A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 in St. Mark Catholic Church. Visitation was held at Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark School, Troop 92, Joy’s House, or Rose-Hulman Civil Engineering Department. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.

Karrie D. (Slick) Singh, 53 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away October 28, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Harjit Singh; children, Ashley Hall, Kara Slick; grandchildren, Kylee Carpenter, Skylar Hubbard; mother, Dianne Borski, sisters, Kimberly (Bruce) Moore, Kellie Campbell, Kaylan (Eddie) Van Vleet; brother, Kevin (Martina) Slick. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Slick; stepfather, Daniel Borski; brother, Ken Slick.
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Karrie was known for her fun sense of humor and her laugh was contagious. She loved spending time with her family. Her daughters and granddaughters were her life.

​A memorial service was held Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care, Indianapolis 7520 Madison Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227.

​SCOTT T. ALLEN, 52, daughter, Carleigh Gentry; parents, Ray and Rosemary Allen; sister, Colleen Vandergriff; Angela and Katie Feilen.

MAJESTICA SKY-LYNN BUFALA, 3 months.

MARGARET J. CHRISMAN, 90, widow of John Jarvis and Daniel Chrisman; children, Gloria Lynch, Darlene Goedeker, Kathy Hunter, John, Donald and Bill Jarvis; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.

LOIS J. UNDERWOOD CHRISTIAN, 78.

PAMELA K. COLLINS, 60.

THOMAS MICHAEL CROWE, 64, wife, Barbara Hilts Crowe; daughters, Rebecca Dean, Tamara Revel and Patricia Mahaffey; brothers, David Wilson, Jerry and Harold Crowe; nine grandchildren.

THELMA LEATTA MCCARTY ELLIOTT, 83, husband, Granville Gene Elliott; children, Dianna Faulkner and Vickie Elliott; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

MARCELYN J. FOLEY, 84, husband, Pastor Donald L. Foley; children, Adonness Sturm and Philip Foley; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.

LINGLE N. FOREMAN, 88, widow of Roy D. Foreman Jr.; children, Brenda Jane Quick and Donald W. Foreman; siblings, Edna Daniel, Nellie Jo Smith and Roger Nickell; three grandchildren.

NORA GOODIN, 89, widow of Chester Goodin; children, Connie Barfield and Marcia Poynter; siblings, Ima Faye Robinson and William Roscoe George; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

JOSEPH STEPHAN GUELLA, 90, daughters, Donna Old, Nancy Makransky, Susan Leblang and Mary Thovson; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

BLANCHE ANNE GURNIK, 87, widow of Charles Gurnik; children, Maryann Nyderek, Susan, Gregory C. and Gordon Gurnik; sister, Adeline Kupfer; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.

SALLY L. HALL, 75.

CURTIS E. HARNEY, 60.
MARGARET HIGGINS, 88.

BETTY JEAN JONES, 86, widow of Richard A. Jones; daughters, Ruth Morgan and Beth Swinney; two grandsons; two step-granddaughters; five great-grandchildren.

ROBERT J. “BOB” LUND, 67, wife, Sue; sons, Chris and J.D.; siblings, Tom, Jim, Bill, John, Mary Ann Barkes, Donna Stearley and Don Patrick; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

ALLEN J. MATHES, 54, wife, Frieda Golden; children, Jeffury, Junior, Christopher, Danny, Dustin, Shane, Brittany, Brooke and Bridgette Golden; siblings, Cecial Ann Shackelford, Allison Ferguson, Cledalyn, John and Larry Mathes; 10 grandchildren.

LAVERNE MORRIS, 70, husband, Rex Morris; children, Faith Pilon, Joy and Shawn Morris; siblings, Violet Clark, Hubert, Buford, Donnie and Ronnie Greenfield; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

VIRGINIA L. MULLINS, 76, widow of Daniel Mullins; brother, Daniel Barnett.

CAROL MAXINE GORDON NAUER, 86, widow of Thomas U. Gordon and Albert W. Nauer; daughters, Pamela Gordon, Danea Harter, Sheila England and Donna Timms; sister, Nancy Grubb; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

JACK NONTELL.

TED PITRELLI, 77, wife, Cathy Pitrelli; children, Cathy Lohman, Bill, Pete and Joe Pitrelli; brother, Duke Pitrelli; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

JEANIE ANN RICHARDSON, 58.

MARJORIE J. SANDERS, 95, widow of Gene Sanders; son, Steven Sanders; one granddaughter.

JERRY W. SILCOX SR., 73, wife, Sharon Dennison Silcox; children, Jerry Jr., Melissa, Herman, Stacy, Shirley and Caylee Silcox; brothers, Michael, Larry and Paul Silcox; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

WILLIAM “BILLY” TAYLOR, 41, wife, Renee; children, Bryce and Kendal Taylor; stepdaughters, Jaimie and Tehya Warner; stepfather, Phil Riffey; brother and sister.

VEALIS PHILIP VERMILLION, 81.

PATRICIA ANN BEASLEY WOLFLA, 52.

EDWIN “ROY” ALFREY, 95, wife, Maxine Alfrey; daughters, Linda Lyon, Debbie Everman and Vicki Johnson; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.

MARY ANN BAYER, 69.

DONALD BRYSON BOYD, 101, widower of Wilma Boyd; daughters, Beverly Colgan and Marjorie Boyd.

CHARLES WILLIAM “BILL” CAREY, 81, wife, Elizabeth Carey; daughters, Dawn Marie Carey and Elizabeth Carey Franke; two grandchildren.

CANDICE K. COTA, 70.

KATHLEEN “KATE” GAUGHAN CROSLEY, 68, husband, Sherman Crosley; children, Patrick Crosley and Traci Beck; mother, Fairy Henderson Gaughan; three grandchildren.

EDNA ELIZABETH CUMMINGS, 90, widow of Forrest Eugene Cummings; children, Sharon Hanlon, Lola Smith, Gary, Danny and Leslie Cummings; siblings, Mickey Roberts, Don and Wayne Cadwell; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

RUTH Y. FIKES, 58, husband, Rickey Fikes; children, Brad Brown , Rickey and Travis Fikes; siblings, Lois Pierce, Tim, Mike and Paul Edwards.

EDISON E. GREGORY, 76, wife, Linda; sons, Jason and Aaron; siblings, Bonnie Grant and Sally Herrington; six grandchildren.

JOSEPH STEPHAN GUELLA, 90.

JAMES STANLEY GUZIER, 72.

MARY E. HIBDON, 87.

DORIS MAY PEMBERTON HOUPT, 98, widow of Roy Gene; children, Linda Miller, David Houpt, Christy Potts and Barbara Jansons; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.

NORMA HUBER, 92, widow of Fred C. Huber; son, Jerry; sister, LaVerne Culpepper; two granddaughters; four great-grandsons.

BETH HURLEY, 94, husband, Leo Hurley; children, Anne Wilcher and Mary A. Hurley; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; best friend, Verna Kempf.

NINA MAE KEPPEL, 88.

MARJORIE J. SANDERS, 95.

MARY KAY HUGHES SILVERMAN, 80, daughter, Jan Greenberg; siblings, Alice Glover, Brian Hughes and Susan Arnold; one granddaughter.
KENT W. SIMMERMAN, 73, wife, Shirley A. Lukens Simmerman; children, Karen Hodge and Kurt Simmerman; stepchildren, Lynette McIntosh, Dan, Scott and David Lukens; siblings, Paul Simmerman and Lynn Dennis; two grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

CHARLES SPRINGMAN, 88, wife, Alice Springman; children, Michael, Charles and Mary Ann Whitten; sisters, Donna Holtzclaw, Wilma Reilly and Bonnie Mitchell; three grandchildren; one great-grandson.

DONALD O. STAFFORD, 89, widower of Marjorie M. Iverson Stafford; children, Kathy Urshan, Daniel, Donald and Rev. Doug Stafford; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

KAY DARYLLIN GRAY CREEK STRICKLAND, 77, daughters, Juli Atkinson and Jodi Bennett; sister, Linda Gray Roome; five grandchildren.

MARGIE LORRAINE THACKER, 68. 

WILLIAM LANDON THOMAS, infant, mother, Katherine M. Wood; brothers, Alexander Berg and Edward Burgess; grandparents, Glenda King, James and Janet Wood, Jimmy and Sally Thomas; step-grandfather, Wesley King; great-grandparents, Betty Hebble, Molly Williamson and Mr. and Mrs. King.

JOSEPH “JOE” SIGEL WASKOM, 69.

KRISTINA WILSON, 32, husband, Matthew C. Wilson; son, Liam C. Wilson; mother, Kay L. Wilson; stepfather, John C. Fox; brothers, Benjamin C. and Christopher C. Fox; best friend, Rebecca Beatty.

EMILY ANN WINN, 63, husband, John Winn; children, Ian and Catherine Winn; sisters, Wanda McQuiston, Sondra Hayes and Karen Thompson; two grandchildren.

RICHARD “RICK” LATTIMORE, 42, wife, Robin Johnson Lattimore; daughter, Emma Lattimore; mother, Vivian Noggle; brother, Paul Lattimore.

GOLDIE CAROLINE DYER PAYTON, 71, husband, Bert Jr.; children, Debra Lamping, Bert C. III, Johnny and Jeffrey Payton; sisters, Ruth Schalk and Joyce Jackson; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

SAMUEL BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, wife, Norma Rose Phillips; daughters, Jana Perkins and Lisa Prosser; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

In loving memory of
JOHN THICKSTEN
(12/27/38 – 11/4/14)
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In remembrance of John, pain-free and happy with the Lord. A devoted family man and friend. he loved building projects; like decks, porches, repairs with family and friends. We remember him as mischievous, hard headed, loving, helpful, stubborn, light hearted and sentimental AND HE WAS OUR BELOVED.
     Love and miss you,
        - wife Linda, children Charrl, Kelly and Brian and grandchildren