80, passed away on April 7, 2021 at home. Bruce was born on July 1, 1939 in Chicago, IL. His parents were Robert Pembor and Loraine (Lewis) Pembor. He worked as a manager in several places, most notably American President Lines. He was an Executive Manager of Equipment for 27 Asian Sea Ports. Based in Taiwan and Hong Kong. He loved sports, card clubs, bowling leagues, and being with family and friends. He was a volunteer Fireman in New Jersey. He attended Christian Chapel Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Jacqueline, Half brothers Mark and John Pembor, his daughter Michelle (Pembor) Kirkpatrick and infant Granddaughter Cora Lorraine Kirkpatrick. He is survived by...

(Robert) Bruce Pickens, 94, died in St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Bruce was born in Uniontown, Pa. He was the only child of Joseph Abraham and Margaret Gertrude (Brown) Pickens. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps in February 1944 and was called to active duty in July of that year. He was discharged in November of 1945 with the rank of Corporal. He received a B.S. in Bus. Adm., Degree from Waynesburg College in June 1950, and in September 1950, he and Mary Ellen Evans of Republic, Pa. were married. Bruce was employed in public accounting for many years, including his own practice. In the early part of his career, was employed at Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh and at...

Richard P. Bowers Age 83 of Indianapolis passed away January 23, 2021. He was born on November 4, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late James W and Mary C (McAvoy) Bower. He moved to West Virginia as a child and lived in Bluefield, Grafton, and Bridgeport. He was a graduate of West Virginia University and received his Master's in Education from Ball State University. He taught Government and Economics at Marion (Indiana) High School for over 30 years. He is survived by his daughters Kimberly and Stephanie, son-in-law Mike Bir, and four grandchildren, Claire and Samuel Havery, and Nathan and Jacob Bower-Bir (Lisa Koers). Richard has two surviving sisters, Jacqueline Richards and Connie (David)...

(Robert) Bruce Pickens, 94, died in St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Bruce was born in Uniontown, Pa. He was the only child of Joseph Abraham and Margaret Gertrude (Brown) Pickens. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps in February 1944 and was called to active duty in July of that year. He was discharged in November of 1945 with the rank of Corporal. He received a B.S. in Bus. Adm. Degree from Waynesburg College in June 1950, and in September 1950, he and Mary Ellen Evans of Republic, Pa. were married. Bruce was employed in public accounting for many years, including his own practice. In the early part of his career, was employed at Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh and at...

Indianapolis - Jean L. Gibson, 87, passed away January 6, 2021. A private Mass will be held, and live-streamed, Friday, January 15th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Crown Hill Funeral Home. For a full obituary please visit www.crownhill.org

Judith Anne Douglas (Clark) was born December 5, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Frederick Douglas Clark and Helen Doris Clark (Anderson). She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1968, and a graduate of Sinclair Community College, 1970 in Dayton, OH. She relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1974. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Margaret Rainey. She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted husband of over 44 years, Calvin Douglas Sr; son, Calvin Douglas Jr; daughter, Tamara Harper (Alex); granddaughter, Amara Harper, siblings, Fred Jr. (Susan) Clark, Helen (Tyler) Ray, Edward Sr. (Romon) Clark, Ernest Clark, Pamela (Roderick Sr.) Harris, Kevin (Heidi) Clark, best...

On the morning of Friday, December 11, 2020, George Richard Van Hoorebeke, 83, of Terre Haute, moved to his Heavenly home. George was a godly man who loved the Lord and his family and set an example for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. George was born in Davenport, IA to Richard Frances and Alice Irene on July 2, 1938. He went to St. Mary's Catholic School, Rock Island, IL, Alleman High School, Rock Island, IL, and graduated from St. Ambrose College in Davenport, IA with a bachelor's degree in Accounting. George was married to Joyce Diane Webb for 57 years on May 18, 1963 at Our Lady of Wayside Catholic Church in Arlington...

On the morning of Friday, December 11, 2020, George Richard Van Hoorebeke, 83, of Terre Haute, moved to his Heavenly home. George was a godly man who loved the Lord and his family and set an example for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. George was born in Davenport, IA to Richard Frances and Alice Irene on July 2, 1938. He went to St. Mary's Catholic School, Rock Island, IL, Alleman High School, Rock Island, IL, and graduated from St. Ambrose College in Davenport, IA with a bachelor's degree in Accounting. George was married to Joyce Diane Webb for 57 years on May 18, 1963 at Our Lady of Wayside Catholic Church in Arlington...

Passed away peacefully in his home on November 18, 2020. Born on March 5, 1927 to Claude and Flora Laughner, Charles left high school early to work in the family restaurant business, which spanned back to 1888. He subsequently became a pioneer in upscale family/cafeteria style restaurants and had eight Laughner's Cafeterias in Central Indiana with his brothers, Lloyd and Richard. He was known locally as the "Cafeteria King". He also owned and operated many beloved Central Indiana restaurants, including Jonathan's on 96th and Keystone, the Double L Drive-In, Dutch Oven, The Oven, and Steer-In. Buoyed by the success of his restaurant pursuits, Charles became an avid yet discrete investor and...

Larry was born in 1940 to Walter Heck and Helen Wise of Lawrence, Kansas. His loyalty to his wife Frances, family, friends, and professional colleagues defined his life. Larry and Frances were married for 58 years. Larry grew up on a farm across the country road from his paternal grandparents Emma and Alfred Heck, across the railroad tracks from his maternal grandparents Ruby and Charles Wise, and in sight of his future alma mater the University of Kansas (KU). Larry and his cousin Roger Heck spent summers working on the Alfred Heck & Sons farm and raiding Grandma Heck's refrigerator. Larry, his brother Steven and many cousins spent their winters in a one-room schoolhouse, where their...

Went to be with her Lord on November 15, 2020. Lavon, was born on November 25, 1929, and was one of 10 children born to and raised by George and Ina (Gary) Loftus. She married Carl Baker on November 25, 1948. Together they raised 5 children, all whom survive them, George (Malinda) Baker, Pamela (Terry) Burkhardt, Carla (David) Littlejohn, Darlene (George) Spaulding and Kenneth (Kandy) Baker. Lavon is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren as well as her brother James Loftus, and sisters Wanda Nell and Cathryn Farley. Lavon is preceded in death by her husband Carl, brothers; William and Kenneth Loftus, and sisters; Rosemary Bryant, Lola Tuttle, Ruth Holt and Mary...

Larry Joe Mazur, of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 after reaching the age of 77 years old. He died peacefully at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana with his beloved wife Yumi by his side. Larry was born on August 10, 1943 in Williamsport, Indiana to Juanita Anderson and Edward Mazur. He graduated from Kingman High School in 1961 and worked at the Kingman sawmill and Harrison Steel before beginning his 43-year career at R.R. Donnelley & Sons. In 1964, Larry met the love of his life, Mitsuko "Yumi" Hisada, while serving his country as a proud Marine in Vietnam. Convinced that Yumi was the woman he was going to marry,...

Heidi Jo Mescall (Burris), of Greenfield, passed away Oct. 9, 2020 in Indianapolis. Visitation will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 38th Street, Indianapolis. Visitation will be followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony at 8 p.m. for family and invited guests. A live stream will be available on Crown Hill Cemetery's Facebook page for those who cannot attend in person. Masks are required and capacity will be monitored by the funeral home, due to COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers, Heidi's family requests that donations be made to Hope Center Indy by visiting hopecenterindy.org/give. A burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at Crown...

79, of Crawfordsville passed away on September 17, 2020. "Willie" as he was affectionately called worked previously at Woodmizer, Kresges later known as Kmart and Pamida Distribution Center. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing, visiting casinos and watching football. Willie is preceded in death by his parents, son Gregory, grandson Joshua and four siblings. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Barbara Mackey, daughters; Lisa Walker, Shellie (Chris) Bryan, Kellie Blann, sister Ida Carter, brother Elmer (Elizabeth) Mackey, grandchildren; Corey Kinnett, Kylie Farfield, Brittany Walker, Nick Wethington, Trevor Wethington, Blake Bryan and 10 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held...

Adele Clerkin Holevas, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 24th, 2020. Adele was born in New Marion, Indiana, to William and Maxine Clerkin on September 7th, 1937. After graduating from Shortridge High School in 1955, Adele attended Bulter University. Although she did not complete her studies at Butler, she attended Harvard University, where she received a Master's in Education. Adele's professional career centered around music and education. She worked in the Office of the Chairman of the Aeronautics Department and was the organist in the chapel at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, led public relation efforts in pursuit of financial support for children...

Richard Harold Kiewitt (Dick), age 87, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away on June 30th, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dick was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to (Harold and Gladys Kiewitt) on February 25, 1933. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School and Indiana University. He married Erbel Cory (Susie) on June 8th, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He worked as a Truck Lease Director for Mayflower Transit Co. for forty four years. He was a veteran of Korean war and served in the Army. Dick was a devoted husband, married to Susie for sixty (60) years, and loved his kids and Schnauzer dog named "Toots". He enjoyed bird watching, was an avid softball player, basketball player, and...

Christopher "Chris" Warren Beaty a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, IN died on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the age of 38. His untimely death has left an hole, not only with his friends and family, but in the entire Indianapolis community. Chris was a standout student-athlete at Cathedral High School, where he was part of three state champion football teams, and Indiana University, where he played football all four years. He spent his adult life in Indianapolis where his career of entrepreneurship, event planning, and hospitality all furthered his goal of improving the city he loved. Chris was the owner of Fresh Marketing, and notably he worked on events for the Indianapolis 500, NCAA Final...

Brian K. Hasler, age 61, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020. He was born October 28, 1958, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Brian was a graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School and Indiana State University. His professional career included working for U.S. Congressmen Lee Hamilton and Frank McCloskey. In 1996 Brian was elected State Representative for District 77 representing Evansville in the Indiana General Assembly and served until 2004. He later served as government relations assistant to the president of Indiana State University. Brian was also a lobbyist and project developer/manager with Hasler Consulting, Capitol Assets, and Beebe, Scherer, and...

Brian K. Hasler, age 61, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020. He was born October 28, 1958, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Brian was a graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School and Indiana State University. His professional career included working for U.S. Congressmen Lee Hamilton and Frank McCloskey. In 1996 Brian was elected State Representative for District 77 representing Evansville in the Indiana General Assembly and served until 2004. He later served as government relations assistant to the president of Indiana State University. Brian was also a lobbyist and project developer/manager with Hasler Consulting, Capitol Assets, and Beebe, Scherer, and...

Ryan Marie Ly, 39 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 13th, 2020. Ryan was the beloved wife of John Ly; cherished mother of Lily Mae and Bela Simone. Ryan is survived by her mother Robin Hensley and father Gary Nawrocki, and her siblings Shawn (Margaret) Nawrocki, Sarah (Derek) Armstrong, Trisha Hill, Marcia (Joey) Stasko, Kristal Tomlinson, Nikki (Bill) Johnsen, Ashley Hensley, Tina Nawrocki, and was a loving aunt to many dear nieces and nephews. Ryan was born on June 17th, 1980 in Hammond, Indiana and was a graduate of Hammond High School class of 1998 where she met John their freshman year. She earned a double bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry from Purdue...

Yaeko Alexander, 85, of Carmel (formerly of Franklin, Indiana) passed away on March 24, 2020 in Carmel. Born on June 21, 1934, in Yokohama, Japan to Lihachi and Hamako Sakegawa, she immigrated to the United States in 1958 after marrying James Eisele, Jr., of Anderson, Indiana. Following their divorce, she married William R. Alexander on July 2, 1964, and relocated to Franklin, where she lived until his death in 2003. In 2005, she moved to Indianapolis where she lived until 2017, when she moved to Wellbrooke of Carmel, a senior living facility. She worked during the 1960s at Western Electric but, except for a brief stint at Arvin Industries in Franklin, spent most of her years as a...