Dave was a member of Bell Conservation Club and former member of the board of directors at the conservation club. He was a graduate of Manual High School class of 1973. He was employed at AT&T for 22 years. He was an avid sports fan, watching all sporting events, but especially the Indianapolis Colts. He enjoyed playing cards, Euchre, trivia, camping and hanging with his friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
SHAWN ALAN BOYD, 50, significant other, Tina Rugg; son, Colton Boyd; mother, Elise Taylor; brother, Christopher (Nicole) Boyd; stepchildren, Amanda (Chico) Adams, Grant Christy.
Shawn loved camping, survival techniques, cars, firearms, and airplanes. Shawn was a proud Eagle Scout and his family meant the world to him. His son, Colton, was his pride and joy. He was a member of Christ Indianapolis United Methodist Church. Shawn proudly served in the U.S. Air Force was a participant in the Gulf Wars. He was a jet aircraft mechanic after separation from the military.
Little & Sons Funeral Home handled arrangements.
EDITH COOPER, 95, children, Jerry (Cheryl) Fitzgerald, John (Hazel) Cooper, and Barbara (Steve) Fix; siblings, Jerry, Eugene and Dewey Cowan; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
She worked for RCA in Warranty Repair for over 37 years. Edith enjoyed sewing in her spare time.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory was entrusted with arrangements.
RONALD “RONNIE” E. DUNIGAN, 69, siblings, Donna (Bruce) Dunn, Michael Dunigan, Sr.; half-brother, Greg Dunigan.
He worked in the sheltered workshop at Stonebelt in Bloomington, IN. He loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed playing UNO, watching wrestling and movies, especially the Three Stooges, bowling, visiting with people, giving driving directions and his trips to Tennessee.
Funeral services were handled by G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
FRANCIS “FRANK” JOSEPH EVANS, 82, wife, Kathy; children, Scott (Shannon) and Angie; two grandchildren; brothers, Leo, Jim (Jan), and John (Mary Ann).
He joined the Navy in 1958 proudly serving on the USS Joseph P. Kennedy and was appointed to the Indianapolis Police Department in 1963. Frank retired from IPD after 33 years, including positions in Family Abuse, Motorcycle Drill Team, Hostage Negotiations and 10 years in Homicide, but his pride was coaching soccer and taking kids to the PAL Club to swim and ride horses. He attended St. Jude’s Catholic Church.
Little & Sons Funeral Home handled arrangements.
ECKLEY FRANK FREEMAN, 68, wife, Frances Freeman; sons, Herb, Mike and Tudor; sisters, Par and Debbie; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Frank was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend entered into eternal rest after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
He retired from UPS after 30 years and was a proud member of the Teamsters. He enjoyed racing as a young man then transitioned to an avid spectator. He loved traveling to see different car shows.
G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home handled arrangements.
STEPHEN KENT “STEVE” HARRIS, 77, daughters, Julia Harris and Heather Fox (Chad); brother, Ray Harris (Karen); three grandchildren; former wife and mother of his children, Sue Ann Burns.
He had most recently been attending St. Barnabas. Steve was a retired nursing home administrator. He loved reading, enjoyed making things, going antique shopping and attending classic car shows. He was also a great cook and history buff. His family will always remember and love him for his patience and the way he could be a bit emphatic in his reactions and storytelling.
Little & Sons Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
MARILYN JOYCE HENDRICKS, 84, widow of Randall Hendricks; children, Brenda (Ron) Viewegh and Gary (Tonya) Hendricks; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Marilyn loved going to lunch with family and friends, was a member of two Euchre Clubs, Tuesday Night Trumpets and The Thursday Night Ladies. She volunteered for St. Francis in Beech Grove. She loved dogs, cats and any other living animal.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home handled arrangements.
TINA M. HICKMAN, 81, husband, Gilbert “Gib” Hickman; daughters, Ann and Jill Hickman; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Paula Beardsworth.
Tina was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She was a 1960 graduate of St. Mary Academy, and worked at St. Francis for 32 years, finally retiring as a Registered Nurse. She was a master gardener, loved reading mystery novels. and her three dogs.
Arrangements have been entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home.
JACK LARRY HICKSON, 80, wife, Joann Hickson; son, Marc Hickson (Lori Swoboda-Hickson); one granddaughter; sister, Carol Hale (Mike).
He enjoyed fishing, antiquing, flea markets, collecting stamps and coins, bowling and men’s softball leagues.
Arrangements were entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home.
JOHN STEVEN “STEVE” KIJOVSKY, 73, siblings, David (Carol), Bill and Jim (Donna) Kijovsky, Kathryn (Steve) Dildine and Sharon Winalski; Katie Black; Katie’s children, Rosie (Steven) Alvarez, Ruth (Tom) Hurrle, Dan (Danielle) Black, Becky (Neal) Chapman and Robin (Steve) Carson.
Steve was a graduate of Southport High School. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer on the John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Steve loved aeronautics. He and Katie shared many adventures and traveled together. They also enjoyed camping and fishing.
G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Keith graduated from Franklin Central High School and Mid-American College of Funeral Service. At an early age Keith had a passion for flowers and would do fabulous arrangements. In his life Keith wore many hats - florist, funeral director and catering, his true passion. Keith was the proud owner of Black Plate Catering. He always served his meals with style and class. Keith will be remembered as a compassionate, caring, loving man. His smile and laughter brought joy to all those around him.
O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory handled arrangements.
GARY LYNN MARLIN, 69, wife, Pastor Sandra Lee Botts Clark; children, Michael Marlin (Laura), Nicole Delp (Cory), Katie Paxson (JB); stepchildren, Terry (Audrey) and Paul Botts (Linda), Penny Meier (Dave); eight grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; siblings, Michael Marlin (Jackie), Donna Donnell (Steve).
He graduated from Southport High School. He was a member of the Operator Engineers Union Local 103. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved pheasant hunting, fishing, reading his Bible. He and Sandy danced in a Square-Dancing Club. He used his musical gift of a great singing voice to praise the Lord.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home Greenwood Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.
JERRY LEE MASON, 59, daughters, Amanda (Telly) Stinnett, Heather (Derek) Kitchen; five grandchildren; sisters, Maryann (Bubba) Moore, Theresa Mason; stepsister, Karen (Dennis) Gaddis; fiance, Paula Miller.
The love Jerry had for his daughters and grandchildren was unmeasurable. He loved coaching his daughters in softball and his grandson in baseball and rarely missed a game.
Jerry spent years working on cars, building models, and attending car shows. He loved fishing trips and afternoons at the lake with his grandson. He enjoyed weekends watching NASCAR, football and was a Colts and Tennessee Vols fan.
Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel handled arrangements.
PHYLLIS A. OSTING, 79, children David and James Osting Jr. (Kim), Pamela Gibson (Will); four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol Loyal (James), Billy and Will Baker (Martha).
She loved dancing, fall trips to Brown County, music, especially Christmas music and her hymns. More than anything she loved her family, her puppies and Jesus Christ.
Singleton and St. Pierre Funeral and Cremation Services were entrusted with arrangements.
GEORGE WILLIAM PAYNE III, 51, mother, Cathie Payne; father, George W. Payne; sister, Christina (Omar) Pantoja; ex-wife, Amy Payne; children, Ashley Payne and Corin McKeel; grandfather, Dwight Dwigans.
George was born in Beech Grove and graduated from Franklin Central High School, class of 1990. He attended IUPUI, graduating with a Finance and Real Estate Finance degree. He worked as a Real Estate Appraiser. George enjoyed taking trips to Raccoon Lake, water skiing and spending time on the family boat. Bowling and mini-golf were some of George’s favorite activities also.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home handled arrangements.
SUSIE SCHMOLL PINNA, 80, widow of Michael A. Pinna; children, Brandon (Nancy) and Jim (Angie) Pinna, Stephanie (David) Marshall, Shelly (Chris) Winter, Liz (Dean) Beer; brother, Ronnie Schmoll; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
She attended St. Roch Grade School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School. Susie worked as the Lunch Lady at St. Roch Grade School for 15 years. Susie began a career when she was in her late 50s, working in the banquet department at the Hyatt Regency. Because of her strong work ethic and selflessness, she earned many awards.
Susie was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church. She loved cooking, shopping and puzzles.
O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory was entrusted with arrangements.
MARY ELAINE EACRET ROLL, 81, children, Tracy Yingling (Alan), John (Debbie), Thad (Leanna) and Michael Roll (Renee), Charlene Spears (Brad); siblings, Joann Thompson (Brian), Kathy and Ken Eacret; 22 grandchildren; more than 60 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren.
Elaine was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, class of 1959. She worked for auto dealerships for most of her career, starting as a title clerk and worked her way up to office manager before retirement. She loved to play cards and was an avid bowler. She was an active member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and participated in the rosary nightly.
Arrangements provided by Lauck & Veldhof Funeral Services.
STEPHEN JAMES RUSSELL, SR., 74, wife, Dorothy Boritzki-Russell; son, Stephen Russell, Jr.; stepchildren, Jeremy, Damon, Jason, Michael and Jonathan Boritzki; sisters, Janet (Mike) Mattingly, Gail (John) Dunn, Janie (Rick) Dennis; six grandchildren.
Stephen was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He worked for St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, Mooresville, and Indianapolis until his retirement.
Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel handled arrangements.
JAMES H. SLOAN, 93, widower of Eunice Sloan; children, Sam (Theresa) and Dwayne (Lona) Sloan, Vicky Hall; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Wendall, Ray, Sam, Bill and Bobby.
James loved to garden, hunt and fish.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MICKEY ALLEN STEELE, 65, wife, Barbara Steele; children, Kevin (Nicole), Adam (Jennifer), Amanda Steele (Lindsey); six grandchildren; sister, Vicki Trueblood.
Mickey graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1975 then honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from National Wine & Spirits in 2005. Mickey was a member of Teamsters Union. He was also an artist for ABATE of Indiana and all of his artwork is in the National Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved his family unconditionally. His hobbies were drawing, painting and playing the guitar.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions handled arrangements.
PHILLIP MICHAEL STEWART, 64, wife, Kimberly Stewart; children, Natasha Simpson, Alaina (Tommy Powers) and Clayton (Kathryn Weaver) Stewart; eight grandchildren; siblings, Rae Ann, Beth Ann, Scott and Kristina.
Phillip served in the U.S. Army for three years. He worked for Von Duprin and ALLEGION for 24 years. He was a member of Southwood Church. He loved spending time and swimming with his grandkids. He enjoyed sitting by the fireplace at home. Phillip enjoyed working on cars and watching football. He also enjoyed going to the NHRA Nationals.
Services were entrusted to Little & Sons Funeral Home.