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Scott Nelson Bartlett Scott Nelson Bartlett, age 84, of Indianapolis, went to his heavenly home surrounded by the love of his family on December 12th, 2023. Scott was born January 2nd, 1939, to Eithel Bradford Bartlett and Maude M. Bartlett. He was raised on the vibrant west side of Indianapolis, where he attended P.S. 75. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1957 where he was a member of the Snow Carolers Choir. He attended Indiana State University where he studied Broadcasting. There, he met the love of his life, Jan Murray, whom he married shortly after graduation on what he described as the "best day of his life." They have been married for 62 years. Quickly following...

. Richard Bruce DeGolyer 68 of Mooresville passed away October 24, 2023. He was born in Holton, Indiana, the son of Sheldon Otis and Norita Dixon DeGolyer. Richard service our country in the U.S. Army and received a bachelor's degree from Purdue University. He was a truck driver for Holland Motor Freight. He was a member of the Wayne American Legion Post 64 and a member of the United Teamsters Local Union 135. He is survived by his wife, Tina Lynn DeGolyer, children, Lisa Faye (Dusty) Crist, Karen (Cory) Chandler and Shyla Elizabeth DeGolyer, siblings, Gary (Kaye Gilley) DeGolyer and Carolyn (Reece) Fuehrer, grandchildren, Gage Patton, Garrett Patton and Gracey Patton, Averiiana...

David William Schmalz David was born on July 30, 1927, in Patricksburg Indiana, a small farming and coal mining community. David passed on April 22, 2023, at Brooke Knoll skilled nursing facility in Avon at the age of 95. David was the son of Clara Esper Chambers Schmalz and Clifton William Schmalz, both of Patricksburg. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Dorothy Louise Bever Schmalz, daughter Linda Kay Schmalz McFerran (Kent) and his sister Carolyn Schoppenhorst (Charles). Surviving is his son George W. Schmalz (Carol) of Rockville IN and grandsons Ryan M. McFerran (Suzanne) Oceanside NY and Colin M. McFerran (Megan) of Miramar FL. In addition, he had two great...

John Raymond Atkins Age 73 of Brownsburg passed away December 14, 2022. He was born December 2, 1949 in Indianapolis the son of Joseph and Annett Atkins. John was a 1967 graduate of Greencastle High School and served our country in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam War Combat Veteran. John did restoration and remodeling for Pat O'Riley Construction Company. He loved golf and was member of the Quail Creek Golf Course in Pittsboro, Indiana and was a member of Brownsburg American Legion Post 331. John is survived by his wife of over 51 years Janet Atkins, children, Amy Thomas and Brad (Cathy) Atkins, grandchildren, Hunter Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Cash Atkins and Isla Atkins, brothers, David...

Allan Lynn Snowball, 78, Speedway, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022. He died peacefully with family beside him. He was born July 29th, 1944 in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late George and Lorena Snowball. He was the 2nd youngest of 7 siblings. He graduated from Brownstown Central High School in 1962. He was a sheet metal worker most of his life, employed as a member of Union Sheet Metal - Local 20, retiring in 2004. He really loved his job, stating that "He got to go to work ..." not that he had to. He was the last living charter member of the Moose Lodge 500. Allan received the Marvin Hocker service award in 2019 for his service to the Lodge and its members. He was also a member of the...

Rita A. Tague, age 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born September 27, 1944 in Beech Grove to the late Ira Philip Haymaker and Anna Jewell (Pitcock) Hall. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Rita grew up in Sunshine Gardens and on the west side of Indianapolis. She attended Washington High School. Rita married James Tague in 1986. He precedes her in death along with her first husband, Bobby Jack Ewing. Rita loved her family, playing cards, John Wayne movies, live music and enjoyed being part of Seniors Helping Seniors in Shelbyville. She was a retired certified home healthcare giver from Alliance Home Health in...

William Lee Bailey, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Bill was born on December 16, 1939, in Montgomery, IN to the late Leighton and Marguerite (Smith) Bailey. He was a high school Physics, Math and Driver's Education teacher for 54 years. 50 of those years at Chesterton High School. He coached football and cross country at the high school and taught at Purdue University Calumet and Indiana University Northwest. Additionally, Bill was very active at First Christian Church in Chesterton as Worship Leader, Sunday School teacher, Elder and served as the Chairman of the Board. He was a great servant leader in the community. He is survived by his son William...

Jerry Lee Baughman, 53, of Greenwood passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his three sons. Born to the late James and Sandra Baughman, he is survived by his wife Kelly, sons Nicholas (Kristen), Brandon, Matthew, grandchildren Rowan, Scarlett, Baker, brother James Baughman and sister Lorie Miller. Jerry was a graduate of Warren Central High school. He was a Desert Storm veteran, serving in the US Army's Signals Corp, a feeder truck driver for UPS, and a high school football coach/mentor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 12 Noon at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call...

Bonnie Charlene Stuart 66 of Speedway passed away May 3, 2021. She was born December 8, 1954 in Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bette Marie (Tryon) Stuart and William Marshall Stuart. She was also preceded in death by her precious fur babies Toby, Sammie, and most recently Betsy. Bonnie was a retired registered nurse, having graduated from Indiana University South in New Albany, Indiana. She had retired after working 40 years in Indianapolis. She worked in critical care, medical/surgical, emergency room, and most recently juvenile psychiatric settings. She specialized in training other nurses in IV therapy, and won awards for her excellent service at Winona Memorial...

John D. Phillips, 71, long-time resident of Speedway IN, died at his Greensburg home on April 27, 2021. He is survived by his two children, son Jason Phillips and wife Erin O'Kelly Phillips, and daughter Katie Phillips; their mother, Denise Phillips; his siblings Sherrie Burchell, Carol Rieker, Donald Bowles, Robert Phillips, and Sally Martin; his mother Shirley Phillips and uncle Ted Baglin. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack D. Phillips. John was born on October 5, 1949 in Albany, NY to Jack Phillips and Helen (Christensen) Phillips. Following Helen's passing, his father was remarried to Shirley (Baglin) Phillips. John served 6 years in the Navy after leaving high school,...

Dorothy Dotlich Dorothy Elizabeth Dotlich, 99, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Bell Trace Senior Living Community in Bloomington, Indiana. She was born October 6, 1921 in Dana, Indiana to Clifford and Clara (Rice) Howard. She was proud to be from the same home town as Ernie Pyle. She graduated from Newport High School. Dorothy was active in Speedway Christian Church. She was the first woman to chair the board of Speedway Christian. She was also the president of the Christian Women's Fellowship, an officer of the Board, a Deaconess, and a member of the Board of Elders. Many of the church families remember her making arrangements for flowers in memory of their loved one. Dorothy...

Dorothy Dotlich Dorothy Elizabeth Dotlich, 99, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Bell Trace Senior Living Community in Bloomington, Indiana. She was born October 6, 1921 in Dana, Indiana to Clifford and Clara (Rice) Howard. She was proud to be from the same home town as Ernie Pyle. She graduated from Newport High School. Dorothy was active in Speedway Christian Church. She was the first woman to chair the board of Speedway Christian. She was also the president of the Christian Women's Fellowship, an officer of the Board, a Deaconess, and a member of the Board of Elders. Many of the church families remember her making arrangements for flowers in memory of their loved one. Dorothy...

Nicholas Gene "Nick" Haus 90 of Greenwood passed away August 27, 2020. He was born January 20, 1930 in Indianapolis the son of Edward and Mary (Bailey) Haus. Nick served our country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Wayne Post American Legion #64 and Greenwood V.F.W. He retired from Eli Lilly and was a member of Fairfax Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rose Haus and brother, Edward Haus. He is survived by a niece Jan Haus and several other nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in law, Pamela Lynch, Dian Fairfield, Richard Reeves and Gary Reeves. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday September 2, 2020 at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway...

Joyce Eileen Eisele, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 26, 2020 at Raintree Terrace in Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Mayflower Church of Christ in Naples, FL, Golden Gate Women's Club, and Sweet Adeline's. Joyce worked as a Medical Secretary and Homemaker. She resided for many years in Connersville, Indiana; Elyria, Ohio, Naples, Florida and Indianapolis, IN She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Eisele; parents, William T. Wood & Marguerite DeMoss Wood; sister, Judith Wilson, daughter, Kathy George, stepdaughter Kathy Lang and grandson, Travis Sexton. She is survived by daughters, Becky (Dale) Darrah of New Palestine, Indiana and Carole Heidlage of...

W. Michael Cloud 47 of Ladoga, formerly of Indianapolis passed away July 17, 2020. Michael was born May 15, 1973 in Greensburg, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Judy Cloud and Hazel O'Bryan. Michael is survived by his parents, William and Wanda Cloud, brother, James Matthew Cloud, aunts, Shirley (Duane) Miller, Mary Rice and Esther (John) Hobbs, uncles, David (Jan) Jones and Bill (Tammy) Ellis. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday July 24, 2020 at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel. A private family memorial service will follow. The family request that everyone attending wear face mask and maintain social distancing. Memorial...

Margaret Eileen (Siefers) Raub died June 20, 2020. Maggie was born March 7, 1933 in Lafayette, Indiana to W.S. Siefers and Susan Siefers. She had two brothers, Theodore and Robert, one sister, Eva, and a granddaughter, Abby Raub; all of whom proceeded her in death. Maggie and John were married August 16, 1952; 67 years of wedded bliss. Maggie worked in the Indianapolis Public School system for several years as a secretary and was voted Secretary of the Year. She and John were huge Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, and Purdue Boilermakers fans, attending many games over the years! They enjoyed traveling all four regions of the United States and trips abroad. Maggie is survived by her...

Sharon Justine King Earl, 77, passed away May 2, 2020. She worked in an Administrative Position for RCA/Thompson Electronics. Justine was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church-Speedway IN. She is survived by her children, Leslie Allison, Laura Burnett and Rebecca (Todd) Eilar; grandchildren, Monica Trader, Brandon (Misty) Eilar, Brooke (David) Jeffery, Ryan Burnett and 8 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held later this year. Burial will be in Garland Brook Cemetery-Columbus IN. Contributions may be made to the Dementia Awareness. Conkle Funeral Home Speedway is handling Services. Online condolences may be shared at www.conklefuneralhome.com.

Marilyn J. Brown Pesci 78 of Indianapolis passed away December 15, 2019. She was born August 2, 1941 in Rushville the daughter of William Edward and Ruth E. Brown. Marilyn was a 1959 graduate of Milroy High and a 1960 graduate of Indiana Business College. Marilyn was an Executive Secretary for the first four Deans, Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) September 1960-June 2003. She retired after 43 years on June 30, 2003. She received the following awards: The Glenn W. Irwin, Jr. M.D. Experience Excellence Recognition Award, IUPUI, 1992; IU School of Nursing Staff Council Recognition Award, 1999; Special Recognition Award, IU School of Nursing Alumni Association, 2001;...

Dirinda K. Naylor, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away September 10, 2019. She was born February 20, 1951 in Marion, IN, the daughter of George and Barbara Tomlin Bramblett. Dirinda was a retired registered nurse and was employed by Ball Memorial Hospital and the Indiana State Department of Health in the Medicaid Fraud Division. Dirinda was a 1988 graduate of Ball State University and she was president of her nursing class. She graduated magna cum laude and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society. She is survived by three daughters, Kassie Jones (husband Dan), Libby Naylor, and Erin Naylor; grandsons Cory Jackson and Blake King. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph...

Robert A Schreier, age 65, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 with wife by his side. Born in Juneau, Alaska on September 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Robert and Irene (Watson) Schreier. His son, George Schreier also preceded him in death in 2016 which took a toll on Bob. He grew up and went to school at St. Malacy and Brownsburg High School where he loved playing football and baseball. He held a BS Degree from IU in Finance, worked as a Stockbroker for many years and was a proud Navy veteran of the Viet Nam War. He enjoyed many beach vacations with his family, which was Bob's favorite place to be. He married Maryn in 1980 and have been happily married for 39 years. She survives....