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89 years, was co-founder and president of the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, Inc., which was the first full-time facility for Hypnoanalysis in the state of Indiana. He died at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, following kidney failure. He was married to Marlene LaVonne Brown in 1958 at the 49th Street Christian Church. He graduated from Howe High School in 1952. He attended Butler University, Indiana University, and Lincoln Chiropractic College. He received degrees from the University of New York, California Western University, Blackstone School of Law, Ridgedale Theological Seminary, and completed continuing education at Harvard School of Medicine and Indiana School of Medicine....

89 years, co-founder and president of the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, Inc., which was the first full-time facility for Hypnoanalysis in the state of Indiana. He died at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, following kidney failure. He was married to Marlene LaVonne Brown in 1958 at the 49th Street Christian Church. He graduated from Howe High School in 1952. He attended Butler University, Indiana University, and Lincoln Chiropractic College. He received degrees from the University of New York, California Western University, Blackstone School of Law, Ridgedale Theological Seminary, and completed continuing education at Harvard School of Medicine and Indiana School of Medicine. Dr....

Joan Madeline Shank, 79, passed away on August 12, 2023 after a short illness. She was born May 4, 1944 in Boston, MA to Frances and Madeline Nicholas and was one of six children. When her father joined the Navy, her mother moved the family (then just three girls) in with grandparents. For a while there were 10 members of the family living in the second floor apartment. After the war, her father joined the Sun Oil Company and his career took the family from Boston to Chester and Erie PA before finally settling down in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School where she made lifelong friends. She earned her Xray Technician certificate at St Joseph Hospital...

Faye Marlene (Nelson) Vrydaghs passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Carmel, Indiana. She was born on September 17, 1931, in Anderson, IN to the late Howard and Annabelle Broadwater. She married Thomas O. Nelson in 1961, and Raymond R. Vrydaghs in 1997, both of whom preceded her in death, as well as Rudy and all her beloved cats. Faye is survived by four daughters: D'Anne (Jay) Ettl, Noblesville, IN; Tamara Stanton, Indianapolis, IN; Laura Lockwood, Carmel, IN; and Sally (Ardee) Toppe, The Woodlands, TX. She also had seven grandchildren: Courtney (Darius Kazemi) Stanton, Portland, OR; Steven and Thomas Ettl, Fishers, IN; Elise (Derek Davis) Lockwood, Portland OR; Scott Lockwood, New...

Faye Marlene (Nelson) Vrydaghs passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Carmel, Indiana. She was born on September 17, 1931, in Anderson, IN to the late Howard and Annabelle Broadwater. She married Thomas O. Nelson in 1961, and Raymond R. Vrydaghs in 1997, both of whom preceded her in death, as well as Rudy and all her beloved cats. Faye is survived by four daughters: D'Anne (Jay) Ettl, Noblesville, IN; Tamara Stanton, Indianapolis, IN; Laura Lockwood, Carmel, IN; and Sally (Ardee) Toppe, The Woodlands, TX. She also had seven grandchildren: Courtney (Darius Kazemi) Stanton, Portland, OR; Steven and Thomas Ettl, Fishers, IN; Elise (Derek Davis) Lockwood, Portland OR; Scott Lockwood, New...

"Johnny", as he was known by his family and friends, was loved by so many. In addition to his family and friends he was respected and loved by his brothers and sisters at Marion County Sheriff Department (MCSD), hospital staff, and inmates as well. He touched many lives that we will never know. The stories have poured in about his life of service that started at a young age. He was known as kind and fair to everyone. He loved animals and even fed the stray cats who came to live in his yard as his outdoor pets. John's defining characteristic was his devotion to his sons. He was always there for his boys, and they always came first. If he wasn't working, he was spending time with them. They...

Peggy "Lee" Webb of Indianapolis, IN, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on June 25, 2023 at the age of 73. Lee was born on May 9, 1950 in Greencastle, IN to James and Catherine Berry and grew up in Putnamville. Lee attended Purdue University her freshman year where she met Jerry. The two married in 1972 and had one daughter, Allison. After moving to St. Joseph, Michigan, Lee ultimately graduated from Lake Michigan College and Western Michigan University Cum Laude. She was a CPA and held various positions in state government retiring as a Field Auditor with Indiana Dept. of Revenue. Lee was a member of the Indianapolis Radio (ham) Club with call sign W9PLW. She had...

Patrick A. "Pat" Payton 77 of Coatesville, IN passed away on June 8, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Patrick is survived by his wife of 55 years Nellie A. Payton, children; Pamela Payton, Rosemary Ryker, Patrick (Jennifer) Payton 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, with visitation from 12 p.m.

It is with great sadness that the family of Cornelius Rex Hedges announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, at the age of 82. Rex was born in Gary Indiana to Frank Cornelius Hedges and Helen (Kissinger) Hedges on October 20, 1940. He attended Horace Mann High School, after which he joined the Navy. He later started his own company Rejuvtec and resided in Indianapolis Indiana. Rex will be lovingly remembered by his wife Allison Hedges, daughter Christie (Mike) Moore, son Curtis (Jennifer) Hedges, their mother Carmen Hedges, Jonathon (Briana) Kriebich, his grandchildren, and his sister July Lafleur. A Celebration of Rex's Life will be held on Friday, July 7th, 2023, at 1pm...

Susan Engel Naus, 77, of Indianapolis, died peacefully on May 25th following a long illness. Susan was born in Indianapolis on February 9, 1946, and resided and worked in Indianapolis her entire life, except for fourteen years in South Bend, Indiana. Susan is survived by her loving family: husband Jim, daughters Anne Naus Kelley of Indianapolis and Lynne Naus of Chicago, and grandson Justin Kelley. She is also survived by her sister Em (Tom) Sylvester of Avon, IN, brother Mitch (Kris) Engel of Lake Forest, IL, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Audrey and Stanley Engel. Susan graduated from North Central High School in 1964 and Miami University...

Pamela Hennessy Fortune of Indianapolis, IN, Leland, MI, and Vero Beach, FL, aged 77, passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents William L. Fortune and Jane Fortune, her sister Jane Fortune, and her brother Richard Fortune. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Chris (Angie) Butz, Will (Richard Davis) Butz; grandchildren: Mcguire, Skylar, Phoebee, Asher, Valor Butz; great-grand child Nico Butz; brother Bill Fortune, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Pam graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO and Butler University in Indianapolis, IN with a degree in Sociology. She was a former board member of Advancing Women...

Robert (Bobby) Jaggers was born on June 16, 1945 in Linwood, Kentucky to James Burl Jaggers and Delia Mae (Fults) Jaggers. He grew up on a farm with 4 siblings, where he learned the values of honesty, hard work, determination, and survival. These seeds were sewn at a young age, and they sustained him for 77 years. "Jag" served as a tank driver in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. He served with many great men, two of whom would shape the course of his life. It was there, that he met Michael Chaney who became his lifelong friend and Donnie Smith who became his brother-in-law. In 1969, he returned home and married Anna Fay Smith of Kettle, Kentucky. Over the next 53 years, they were a testament...

James R. Hebden, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. Jim was born August 28, 1928, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, an only son to James and Mary (McKen) Hebden. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, his cherished wife Ruth Ann Norris and his loving daughter Susan Elizabeth File. ...

78, passed away peacefully February 25, 2023. He was born June 11, 1944 the son of the late Robert and Hazel Johnson. Jim, graduated from Beech Grove High School in 1962, he was a Sergeant in the United States Army. He earned his BA in 1972 and a MS in 1976 from Butler University majoring in English and Secondary Education. Jim had a passion for school and teaching, he taught at Franklin Central High for 32 years, 12 as the head of the English department. He facilitated the birth of WRFT in 1978, a student-operated FM radio station where he served as faculty advisor until 1992. Jim returned to his passion teaching until he retired in 2003. He married the love of his life Nancy Stone on...

James Harold Johnson, 78 passed away peacefully February 25, 2023. He was born June 11,1944, the son of the late Robert and Hazel Johnson. Jim graduated from Beech Grove High School in 1962. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army. He earned his BA in 1972 and a MS in 1976 from Butler University majoring in English and Secondary Education. Jim had a passion for teaching. He taught at Franklin Central High School for 32 years, 12 as the head of the English department. He facilitated the birth of WRFT in 1978, a student-operated FM radio station where he served as faculty advisor until 1992. Jim returned to the classroom until he retired in 2003. He married the love of his life Nancy...

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Lieta Belynne LaRoche completed her work here on Earth after 70 fully lived years. In her absence, many kitchens will be less fragrant, wrapped gifts will be lackluster, and several fur coats will hang unworn, but while there will be a hole the shape of a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend in so many lives, far bigger will be the monumental presence of her memory. Lieta was born on August 23, 1952 to "Donnie" Dee (Wilson) and Carl "Gene" Pratt. She graduated from Granville Wells High School in 1970. On December 24, 1989, she married Phil LaRoche and they shared 33 wonderful years together. Lieta is survived by her siblings, Dawn (Tony)...

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Lieta Belynne LaRoche completed her work here on Earth after 70 fully lived years. In her absence, many kitchens will be less fragrant, wrapped gifts will be lackluster, and several fur coats will hang unworn, but while there will be a hole the shape of a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend in so many lives, far bigger will be the monumental presence of her memory. Lieta was born on August 23, 1952 to "Donnie" Dee (Wilson) and Carl "Gene" Pratt. She graduated from Granville Wells High School in 1970. On December 24, 1989, she married Phil LaRoche and they shared 33 wonderful years together. Lieta is survived by her siblings, Dawn (Tony)...

90, departed this earth to be with her Lord, on December 24, 2022. Sara was born October 30, 1932, in Jamestown, Kentucky to the late Veston Holt and Emma (Bragg) Holt. She was a proud graduate of Jamestown High School. Sara married Herlan Hadley of Russell Springs, Kentucky, on May 17,1952. Soon thereafter, they moved to Anderson, Indiana in search of steady employment. Sara was hired by Delco Remy Division of General Motors and subsequently retired from there many years later. Sara was a long time member of East Lynn Christian Church in Anderson. Sara is survived by her 4 sons, Michael (Nancy) of Indianapolis, Brad (Theresa) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mark of Oxford, Michigan, and Blake of...

Nick E. Wetzel, 80, formerly of Indianapolis and most recently of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis on June 30, 1942, to parents, Erwin K. and Gerda Wetzel. Nick graduated high school from Kentucky Military Institute in Louisville, KY, where he was awarded the honor of being named a Kentucky Colonel. He subsequently received his bachelor's degree from the University of Evansville. Nick was an army veteran who served 7 years. He was proud to serve his years at Arlington Cemetery working with the Caisson horses during the Vietnam War. After his service, Nick and his family moved to Indianapolis where he was self-employed for 50 years. He was a...

Waunetta June Magennis, 94, of Whiteland, Indiana, passed away on November 14, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Waunetta was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Irwin and Irene (Stottelmyer) Fischer, on May 16, 1928. She married James H. Magennis on June 26, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. She worked as a Rural Carrier at Whiteland Post Office for 20 years. She was a lifelong member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, American Legion Auxiliary Post 252, V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 6978, Moose Lodge 2079 and the Eastern Star. Waunetta was preceded in death by her husband James Magennis, Parents, Irwin and Irene Fischer, Brothers-Russel, Runnels and Jack...

Joshua Ray Trewartha found peace and comfort with his Savior on October 8th, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis Indiana on September 21st, 1995, to Kurt and Sue Trewartha. Josh graduated from Zionsville High School in 2014. He played football and lacrosse and served as a football team captain his senior year. Josh attended Depauw University where he played football his freshman year, became a brother of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and served as a student liaison between the university and the town of Greencastle's revitalization projects. While at DePauw he started his clothing brand, "Rest Easy Clothing" and studied a semester abroad in Scotland in 2016. He earned his bachelor's degree in...