Obituaries

William "Bill" Beck

William "Bill" Beck

Mar 27, 2009

William was proceeded in death by brother, Clifton Beck, sisters Olga Allen, Ruby Keene, Opal McClain, Daughter Mary JaneBeckMiles and Brother-in-Law Lawrence Voeller. He is survived by wife, MarleneLe MastersBeck, sons, Dennis, Kenneth and James Beck, Daughters Linda Dee, Shirley Ann, Son-in-Laws, Randy Miles, Paul Boundy and Bob Page; Brother, George Beck, 11 grandchildren and 10 Great grandchildren, Friend,...

David A. Major

David A. Major

Mar 21, 2009

David is survived by his wife, Judith Major; daughter, Charlotte LeeSteven Minor; granddaughters, Marcia, Jessica, Elizabeth and great grandchildren; daughter, Jackie AnnJohn Hall and family, John and Judy and great grandchildren; son, David L. Major with grandson, David. Also, Jane and Bobby and their children, Billy, Ricky and Robie, Pam and Don Paul in addition to the remainder of...

Mary L. Morgan

Mary L. Morgan

Mar 19, 2009

Mary survives by sons, RandolphRebecca Morgan, ThomasMarcia Morgan; grandchildren, Jeffrey Morgan, Charles Morgan; step grandchildren, Lorele Milzarek, Kyle Long; great grandchildren, Vivian Jones, Jackson Morgan, Taylor Morgan; step great grandchildren, Riley Milzarek, Carson Milzarek and Carter Long, and her Aunt Doris Miller. Contributions can be made to Lynhurst Baptist Church Community Center, 709 S. Lynhurst Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46241...

Anthony L. "Tony" "Uncle Pee Wee" Illy

Anthony L. "Tony" "Uncle Pee Wee" Illy

Mar 19, 2009

Anthony graduated from Decatur High School, Cosmetology and Clown School. He was employed at Burlington Coat Factory for seven years. He loved bringing a smile to others. He was preceded in death by his mother, Penny L. Douglas. He is survived by his step-mothers, Dara R. Douglas and Sharon G. Illy; fathers, Ronnie L. Illy and Larry E. Douglas,...

Joan Strangephipps

Joan Strangephipps

Mar 17, 2009

Joan passed away after a long battle with cancer, March 17, 2009. She was born to Terrance A. and Margaret Carrico Strange. She attended St. John Grade School and St. John High School in Loogootee, Indiana and graduated from Loogootee High School in 1970. She also attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana and graduated in 1975. She...

Janice Sue Austindeboer

Janice Sue Austindeboer

Mar 9, 2009

Janice passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle of ovarion cancer. She was born on June 11, 1944 to Wilma P.GerberAustin and Harold C.Austin. The youngest of 3 girls, she was born and raised in Terre Haute and graduated from Terre Haute Wiley in 1962. She attened I.S.U. in 1962-1963....

Delores J. Spurgeon

Delores J. Spurgeon

Mar 5, 2009

Delores worked at the Indianapolis Blind School where she retired from, She was a lady with great capacity for loving her family, friends and neighbors. She loved reading, traveling and sharing her home and all her possessions with her family and friends. She greatly enjoyed giving and attending parties. She is survived by son, Lani Settles, adopted son, David...

Wade Anthony Rodriguez

Wade Anthony Rodriguez

Feb 25, 2009

Wade passed away February 25, 2009. He was born on June 26, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Diana C. Saylor

Diana C. Saylor

Feb 25, 2009

Diana 44, of Indianapolis, former Shelbyville resident passed away February 25, 2009. A memorial service will be from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 10033 Hawkins Court, Indianapolis.

Paul Alfred "Smitty" Schmith

Paul Alfred "Smitty" Schmith

Feb 22, 2009

Paul was a Navy veteran of WWII. He retired fro Naval Avionics Warfare Center. His motto was "Competition Is What Makes America Great!" and "Patience, Perseverance and Persistence The Three P's Of Success". Survivors: Wife, Betty Slaten Schmith; daughter, NinaHarry Jr.Sutton, Fountaintown, IN; Sons, Paul Allen Schmith, Danville, IN, GregoryLisaSchmith, Morristown, IN, EricTracieSchmith, Beech Grove, IN, ZacharyLaurieSchmith, Beech Grove,...

Trosseau W.  Heck

Trosseau W. Heck

Feb 19, 2009

Trosseau "Trotty" was the son of Trosseau P. and Wilma A. Heck of Muncie, Indiana. He was always known as Trotty by all who came to know him. He had a wide array of talents and interests. He studied music at Ball State University and graduated with a major in trombone. He was also an accomplished pianist, and his...

Howard Francis Bowman

Howard Francis Bowman

Feb 18, 2009

Howard went home to the Lord Wednesday February 18, 2009. He was a former Marine, he served in the Korean Conflict1952-53 and received two purple hearts. He retired as President and CEO of Major Auto Parts and ABE Supplies in 1998. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Virginia Lee Bowman in 1999. He is...