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William Thomas Schroeder, 22, of Westfield, Indiana died on January 26, 2020.  William was born in Noblesville on May 6, 1997, son of James and Susan (Childers) Schroeder.  Will was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Indianapolis. He was employed as part of the Sales Service team with Gordon Food Service, Indianapolis.  Will was a proud member of the Indianapolis Impalas Rugby Club.  Will enjoyed spending time at the lake with his family, Wednesday evening family...

Cheryl Lee Ayers, 72, of Carmel, passed away January 24, 2020.  She was born in Frankfort, IN on August 8, 1947, daughter of the late Ralph W. and Bonnie S (Sheets) Dobson. Cheryl loved being an active and selfless part of the body of the church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister sharing Christ to the shut-ins.  She also lovingly served the poor by working in the Merciful Help Center. For several years Cheryl served as an usher for Sunday Mass.  The greatest joy and...

 Monte Ray Newkirk, 80, of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 22, 2020.  He was born to Norman and Elna Newkirk on May 27, 1939 in Tipton, Mo. Monte attended the University of Missouri where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture.  Following college, the majority of his career was in Agricultural Sales, where he lived in the states of Iowa, Missouri, Florida, and Ohio.  In his retirement he moved to Noblesville, IN where he enjoyed gardening, genealogy,...

Helen Ruth Collings, 96, of Carmel, passed away January 16, 2020.  She was born in Carroll County to William B. and Glenora (Goslee) Munson and youngest of 6 children. Helen received her master’s in education and taught school for several years before retiring.  During the past 5 years, Helen was challenged with her vision which led to blindness; however, she maintained her sweet spirit to the end.  In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her...

Martha “Marty” Goreham, 74, of Carmel passed away January 15, 2020.  She was born in Gulf Port, MS on October 15, 1945, daughter of William and Florence (Crane) Hefelfinger. Following high school, Marty attended nursing school for two years.  Through the years, Marty worked as cashier for Kroger, receptionist for The Salvation Army; however, her greatest joy and accomplishment was being a homemaker. In her early years, Marty attended the Presbyterian church where she...

Mary Kalopy (Christ) Dale, 89, of Miami, FL, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. She was born December 7, 1930 in Battle Creek, MI, the middle child of Greek immigrant parents, John and Ellen (Nitsas) Christ. In 1949, Mary graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and then attended Western Michigan University.  She met her future husband George Dale, a veteran of WWII, after he wrote her a letter at the encouragement of his...

Raymond E. Jensen, Sr., 82, of Carmel, passed away January 8, 2020 in his home surrounded by loving family.  He was born December 16, 1937 in Evansville, IN to the late Raymond and Ruth (Stokey) Jensen.  Ray received his degree in Engineering and worked as Administrator of Product Planning at RCA, before retiring after 37 years of service in 1998.  Ray enjoyed flying small engine planes and was only a few hours away from acquiring his license. Other interests included...

Magdalene "Mickie" Herdegen, 101, of Westfield, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019.  She was born in Deuseldorf, Germany on June 26, 1918 to John and Barbara (Hoffstetter) Weiss. In 1924, Magdalene along with her family, immigrated to the US, choosing Milwaukee WI as home.  Life was difficult surviving through war and the Depression.  She fondly recalled that her luck changed when at the age of 19, Mickie met her husband-to be at a Saturday evening dance. ...

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James G. Williams, Sr, age 82, of Fishers, passed away peacefully in his home December 29, 2019.  He was born December of 1937 in Indianapolis, son of James H. and Dorothy M. Williams. Jim was a proud veteran of the US Navy.  Following his discharge from the Navy, Jim returned to Indianapolis where he pursued a career in Heating & Air Conditioning. This was the beginning of him starting his own business: Williams Comfort Air, Inc., which he owned and operated for 45 years. As...