Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery

Linda (Turner) Halcomb, 75, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024. Born June 25, 1949, to Joan and Robert Turner, she grew up in Greenfield, Indiana, and graduated from Hancock Central High School. She earned her Bachelor's from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. After a successful career at Roche Diagnostics, Linda rekindled her love for watercolor painting, winning awards and exhibiting her work. She was an active member of the Indiana Watercolor Society and a docent at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields), where she led programs like "A Closer Look," exploring art in-depth with visitors. She was also a past president of the...

On November 3, 1948, the day the nation woke to the news of Harry Truman's surprising Presidential win, Julia Zollman was born to Jack and Maxine Zollman, in Bedford, Indiana. Raised in a home filled with music and laughter, Julia was surrounded by a loving extended family, including her younger brother, John, and sister, Priscilla. She performed in her high school's production of Everybody Loves Opal, rode horses at her grandfather's farm, spent time at her father's Cadillac dealership, and scooped ice cream at Jerry's Restaurant. Julia attended Indiana University, where she studied education and made lifelong friends in her Alpha Phi sorority. During college, close family friends invited...

Rodrick Lambert was born on January 11, 1972, to Steve and Sharon Lambert in Franklin, Indiana. Rodrick was a 1991 graduate of Franklin Community High School. He joined the Wayne Township Fire Department in 1992 and received his second-class firefighter certification July 11, 1994. Rodrick was a member of Olivet Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Dr. Wayne L. Moore. Rodrick was a fixture at Wayne Township fire stations, visiting often and bringing his incredible spirit and smile. He was an inspiration to others, always encouraging others to never give up on life's challenges. Rodrick always greeted you with a smile and his signature salutation was to...

Dr. Caroline Card Wendt, PhD, died Thursday, March 2024, two weeks after her 96th birthday. Caroline was born in New York City on February 29, 1928, and grew up near Patterson, New Jersey. She started studying the piano at the age of three with her mother; she began the violin at five, taught by a violinist from the NBC Orchestra. While in high school she studied music theory at the Juilliard School. She later studied violin with William Kroll at the Mannes School of Music. She enrolled as a music major at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Frustrated with the rigidity of the music department in not letting her take a foreign language, she switched to French, receiving a bachelor's...

Frances A. Ryan, 75, of Indianapolis passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. She was born on October 29th, 1948, to the late John E. Monaghan and Audrey R. Monaghan. Fran graduated from Bishop Chatard High School in 1966. Fran married Gerald (Jerry) L. Ryan on September 5th, 1970. Fran fostered dozens of infants through St. Elizabeth adoption agency. She worked in the St. Lawrence Parish Religious Education office for more than 10 years and worked as a bus driver at MSD Washington Township for over 20 years. Fran enjoyed weekend travels, games, adventures with friends, and welcomed every opportunity to host holiday and family celebrations. In addition to her parents, Fran was...

Lois Blanche Fishback Shobe, 87, passed away on Dec. 22, 2023. She was a former member of Mt. Olla Baptist Church. A visitation will be held at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W 38th St. Indianapolis, IN on Jan 12 from 10AM-12PM, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 12PM.

Donald Frederick Briscoe Jr., 59, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Dec. 19th, 2023 at his home. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 5th, 2024 from 10AM-12PM with a service to follow at 12PM at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W 38th St. Indianapolis, IN.

Patrick was born June 7, 1952, in Syracuse, NY, and passed away December 11, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Dooley, his father Carleton Dooley, and brother Michael Dooley. He is survived by his husband Harry Alterpeter, son Jonathan (wife, Nancy), sister Mary Fuller, Kathleen Wolford, and brother Carleton and two grandchildren, Jackson and Kennedy. Patrick was proud to be a part of various non-profits as well as community organizations. He was known for his philanthropic spirit and enjoyed helping others. A visitation will be held on December 20, 2023 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W 38th Street Indianapolis, IN, with a service...

Patrick was born June 7, 1952, in Syracuse, NY, and passed away December 11, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Dooley, his father Carleton Dooley, and brother Michael Dooley. He is survived by his husband Harry Alterpeter, son Jonathan (Nancy), sister Mary Fuller, Kathleen Wolford, and brother Carleton and two grandchildren, Jackson and Kennedy. Patrick was proud to be a part of various non-profits as well as community organizations. He was known for his philanthropic spirit and enjoyed helping others. A visitation will be held on December 20, 2023 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W 38th Street Indianapolis, IN, with a service to...

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...