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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cheri R. Shafer, age 71, beloved mother, grandmother, musician, and songwriter. Cheri was born on March 13, 1952, to Raymond and Erma Jones of French Lick, IN. She left this Earth for her Heavenly home on November 1, 2023. Cheri was a devout Christian woman whose life mission was to minister the love of Jesus through her songs. In 1982, she married the love of her life, Michael Shafer, and together they had one child. Cheri found immense joy in being a mother to Rachel, and later a grandmother to Camilla. Cheri was an incredibly talented musician and prolific songwriter and spent her life writing and recording Christian songs. As a...

E. Joanne Applegate passed peacefully in her home in Zionsville, Indiana surrounded by the love of her family and friends on October 23, 2023, just a day after celebrating her 96th birthday. Born to Karry and Ruth Kaiser on October 22, 1927, Joanne was raised in Orleans, Indiana with nine brothers and sisters. She lived most of her life in Zionsville with her husband of 49 years, Donald Applegate, who proceeded her in death in August of 1997. Together they had four children, Marc (Jody), Beth Applegate, David (Connie), all of Zionsville, and Julie (Steve) Freccero of San Francisco. Joanne is also survived by ten grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, along with two sisters. Joanne was...

Our dear mother, Carolyn Jean Sherbert, died peacefully in her sleep on June 4, 2023, in hospice care after a long illness. Carolyn was born to Verna and Edwin Zahn on February 18, 1934, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She grew up in Wausau, then graduated from Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin. Carolyn majored in English, imbuing her family with a love of books and words (no one could beat her at Scrabble). Carolyn left Wisconsin for California, then lived in Champaign-Urbana for most of her adult life. She worked for several years for the University of Illinois Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) where she coordinated resource delivery for blind and visually...

James John Divita, 85, passed away peacefully in Indianapolis on April 15, 2023. A longtime history professor at Marian College (now university), he was considered the preeminent scholar of the Catholic community in Indianapolis and was devoted to his family. Born on January 20, 1938, Jim was raised in Chicago and graduated from DePaul Academy. He earned a bachelor's degree from DePaul University in 1959 and earned two degrees from the University of Chicago: a master's degree in 1960 and a PhD in 1972. In 1961, he moved to Indianapolis to begin a 42-year career teaching European history at Marian College. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Charles Vincent Divita and Theresa (Rohde)...

Everett Edward Layman passed away peacefully at the age of 78 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's Disease on March 18, 2023. Everett was born on June 20, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana to the late Everett Ellis Layman and Vera Jane (Zellers) Layman. After graduating from Logansport High School, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Helicopter Crew Chief. Six months before leaving the military, he married the love of his life, Jacquelyn Louise (Fiser) Layman, the woman who would stand by his side through thick and thin. After Everett completed his Associates Degree in Business, he worked for various companies, including Philip Morris, Scot Lad Foods, and Roundy's....

Kenneth E. Biberstein, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, in Robin Run Rehab Center. Ken was born in Berne, Indiana, on February 8, 1947, to Alton and Metter Esther (Sprunger) Biberstein. In 1969, he married Shirley Bates Biberstein who preceded him in death in 1989. Ken was a devoted member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church of Indianapolis. He was a graduate of Berne French High School, went to on receive an undergraduate degree from Ball State, and a Master's Degree in art education from St. Francis University. His teaching middle school and high school art in Freemont, Fort Wayne, and Plainfield spanned a period of thirty-seven years. To know Ken...

Sandra Joan "Sandy" Brown, 80, left us on February 2, 2023, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born September 23, 1942, to James & Twila (Kimberly) Bouy in Sandusky, Ohio. Her loved ones left behind include her son Vince (Jenny) Parker; her grandchildren Josh (Laura) Parker, Amanda Parker, and Noah Parker; her brother Jim Bouy; and her great-grandchildren Ezekiel and Isaac. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 4:15 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at Flanner Buchanan - Zionsville at 105 W. Pine Street in Zionsville, Indiana.

Carol Rinehart Highbaugh Chambers, 89, of Indianapolis died on December 2, 2022, at Grandbrook Memory Care in Greenwood, Indiana. Carol was born on August 5, 1933, in Cass County to Mary Berniece Wagoner Rinehart and Jacob Earl Rinehart. She was a 1951 graduate of Logansport High School and a 1955 graduate of Ball State University, where she earned a BS degree in childhood education. She also attended Butler University, where she earned an MS degree in early childhood education and a Life Teaching License. In August 1954 Carol married Larry Bryant Highbaugh of Anderson, Indiana. Carol and Larry taught in New Carlisle, Indiana, and in Logansport, Indiana, before settling in Indianapolis to...

Jerome (Jerry) Patrick Sobota went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children, following a short but valiant battle with cancer. Jerry was born March 20, 1955, at Latrobe Hospital in Pennsylvania, to Paul Peter and Virgil Bridge Sobota and raised with his seven siblings in Derry, PA. After high school graduation, Jerry joined the United States Air Force. While stationed in Dayton, Ohio, he attended a Bible study, where he met Joy Louise Sager. They were soon inseparable and would remain so for the next 45 years. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Jerry and Joy were married on August 6, 1977, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1979....

Timothy Lake Harper, 75, of Russiaville, Indiana formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away October 20, 2022. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Robert F. and Meredith (Martin) Harper. Timothy was a Scale Technician for many years prior to retiring. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. Timothy was a simple man and enjoyed spending time with his family any chance he got. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Timothy is survived by his children, Benjamin Harper, Veronica Harper, Angela Heck, 5 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren and his sister, Judy Bare. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by...

Donald Curtiss Strain, 87, of Indianapolis passed away on October 15, 2022. He was born in Reelsville, IN to the late Curtiss V. and Anna B. (Bayer) Strain. Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all. Donald graduated valedictorian of his high school class and attended Rose Polytechnic Institute (Rose Hulman Institute). He was a veteran of the United States Army. Donald retired from General Motors after 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Darrin Strain; sisters Jean Gates, Doris Dickens, and Carol Butts; and brother Ray Strain. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Keneen Strain; his daughter Donna (Mike) Anderson; brother Richard...

Freddie Ray Cater, 75, of Avon, Indiana passed away August 22, 2022, in Avon. He was born 12 November 1946 to Fred & Emma Lucille (Swinford) Cater in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Freddie retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years as a Master Sergeant before going to work for the Federal Aviation Administration as an electronics technician. Freddie is survived by his wife Rita of 52 years, daughter Nicole (John) Manley, his brother Roger (Ann) Cater of Tucson, Arizona, and his sister Loretta (Bennie) Christian. A Celebration of Life service will take place in the fall, and Freddie will be laid to rest at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville.

Eugene Leroy Henderson (Gene). Great men have great lives, and he was a great one. Gene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Gene, age 97, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 31, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Columbus, Indiana on July 21, 1925. During World War II, Gene served in the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army. He was a 1950 graduate of Franklin College, and a 1953 graduate of Harvard Law School. Gene began his law career in Indianapolis with Baker & Daniels and soon after started his own legal practice, which ultimately became the prestigious Henderson Daily Withrow & DeVoe law firm. He distinguished himself as a...

Chuck Watson, 83, of Zionsville passed away on April 15, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 29, 1937, in Marion, Indiana, to Earl Sturgeon Watson and Judith McCormick Watson. Chuck grew up in Marion, Indiana, attended Marion High School and DePauw University graduating in 1959 with a BA in Economics. He was president of his fraternity, Beta Theta Phi, and a member of Gold Key and Kappa Tau Kappa. He was third generation to attend DePauw and where he met his wife, Rosanne Nelson. Upon graduating, Chuck joined the United States Navy as an Ensign and was assigned to CINCPAC Fleet Headquarters in Communications at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was...

(Betty) Jeanne Stewart of Speedway IN passed away on April 12, 2021 at the age of 100. She was born February 18, 1921 in Muncie, IN. She graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School in Evansville, then attended the University of Evansville, later transferring to and graduating with a BA from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. She worked for the Air Force as a secretary. She later worked as a legal secretary for the law firm of Young & Young and then as an executive secretary for Union Carbide. She retired at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hester Oral (Swift) Griffith and Charles Anderson Griffith. She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy Stewart of Owen...

64, of Zionsville, IN, passed away March 13, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Leonard Wayne and Rachel Eleanor Dillman and her sister Deborah Martinez. She is survived by her children Kaity Carlson of AR and Eric Carlson of UT, siblings Jackie Lindquist and husband Eric of IN, Earl Dillman of IN, her nieces Amanda Gilbird of MO and Rachel Dillman of AR, nephew Alex Dillman of IN, partner Abraham Leal of TX, and many beloved extended family members and friends. Linda attended University of Indianapolis. She worked hard and dedicated many hours to building her career beginning with HP and The Wholesale Club where she made many lifelong friends. Linda continued to advance her...

Shirley Ann (Hall) Pugh walked into the arms of her Savior Jesus after suddenly passing on December 30, 2020 at the age of 83. Shirley was born on August 1, 1937 in Lakeville, IN and married Richard Allen Pugh on May 10, 1958 to whom she was happily married for 62 years. They lived in Northern Indiana until the mid 60's and had two children Tammy and Greg before moving to central Indiana where she and Richard continued to reside. She is survived by her husband Richard, brothers Garry (Janet) Hall, Don (Sharon) Hall, daughter Tammy (Joe) Vrabely and son Greg (Cheri) Pugh, grandchildren Lindsay Vrabely, Ashely Vrabely (Adam Fountaine), Mallory (Eric) Malinowski, Jessica (Jared) Howe, Ryan...

Mrs. Marie Samulowitz, daughter of the late David & Edna Hanna, was born June 11, 1924 in her childhood home in Gessie, Indiana and passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on September 22nd, 2020. She attended college at Indiana State University. She then worked for the Bridgeport Brass Company in Indianapolis, IN where she met the love of her life. She was united in holy matrimony to John Samulowitz in May of 1950. This union was blessed with seven children. John preceded her in death in November, 1994. Marie will be fondly remembered by playing piano by ear, doing her needle point, coloring, completing many crossword puzzles and cooking around the holidays. All cherished her for her...

81, of Indianapolis, passed away September 18, 2020. She was born in Peoria, Illinois as the daughter of Edward and Musie Gott. After graduating from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL; Sharon attended St Francis School of Nursing. Later in life she graduated from St Francis of Joliet with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Sharon then went on to work as an RN at various hospitals and medical institutes across the Peoria and Indianapolis area. Sharon served her community and aided to those in need for almost 50 years. Sharon was a loving mom and her family meant the world to her. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her sons, Michael Romanek, James Romanek,...

James Dimos 59 of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 05, 2020. Calling will be held on Monday August 10, 2020 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral 3500 West 106th Street Carmel, IN 46032 from 4 pm to 8 pm with a Trisagion Service at 7:30 PM. Additional calling will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2020 at the Cathedral from 10 am to service time at 11 am. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Fishers, IN. Complete obituary and video tribute may be viewed at www.flannerbuchanan.com