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William “Bill” Kennedy, 85, died peacefully on April 3, 2020 in Indianapolis after an extended illness.  He was born in Winfield, Kansas on October 14, 1933, to William and Vera Kennedy. Bill was raised as an only child in rural Kansas and lived in St John until leaving to attend Kansas St University where he graduated in 1956.  Bill was the Cadet Colonel of the Air Force ROTC program at KSU.  The US Air Force commissioned him as an officer where Bill proudly...

Jack Hoffman, 84, of Carmel, passed on to Heaven while in the arms of his beloved wife and sweetheart of 61 years, Elinor (Elly) on April 2, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving children, Evan Hoffman, Susan (Hoffman) Larche Pierre Larche, and Drew Hoffman (Kerry Wonders); grandchildren, Austin Hoffman (Katelyn), Lauren Hoffman (Garrett Navin-fiance’), Max Larche, Emma Larche, and his dog, Sweetie. Jack absolutely adored and was completely devoted to his family. Jack was born...

James “Jim” Cecil Liggins, 93, of North, VA, formerly of Boxley, IN, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Jim was born January 7, 1927 in Sumas, WA, son of Archibal and Ida (Taylor) Liggins. Jim was a veteran of the US Army where he served in the Korean Conflict, working on the railroad.  Upon his honorable discharge as Cpl, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Merit Unit Emblem.  Jim...

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Marilyn Jean Boehning, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was released from her earthly struggle and entered into the presence of her Savior. She was 77 years old. Marilyn was born on May 30, 1942, in Oak Park, IL, to Milton F. and Evelyn A. (Peterson) Hill. She grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and studied Home Economics at Illinois State University. On February 17, 1962, she married Larry G. Boehning, beginning a life together that...

Jane Deacon Flower, 75, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020 in her home.  Jane is survived by Lee Flower, her loving husband of 52 years.  She will be deeply missed by her family: Sharon (Nathan) Citino of Houston, TX and granddaughters Helen and Katherine; Laura (Steve) Kim of Glendale, CA and granddaughters Sidney and Seri Jane; Steven Flower (Leslie Dunipace) of Glendale, CA and grandson Isaac. She leaves behind her sister Jenny (Bill) Daniels of...

Chase Patrick Scanlon, 20, of Carmel, passed away March 24, 2020.  He was born November 3, 1999 in Rochester, New York, son of John and Angela Scanlon. Chase was a 2017 graduate of Carmel High School.  Most recently, he was studying Informatics at Indiana University, Bloomington. As a part time employee of Prime Car Wash in Carmel, Chase loved his job and volunteered to work additional shifts when he was available. In April 2017, Chase and 2 other students participated in the...

Marian (Lee) St. Amand, 90, of Carmel, passed away March 5, 2020.  She was born June 23, 1929 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Adam and Cecilia (Dresden) Lee. Through the years, Marian worked as a medical office manager; however, her devotion was to her husband Frank, to whom she was married 52 years. She also loved being the mother of her 5 children and later grandmother to her 13 grandchildren. Marian had various hobbies and interests such as playing bridge, gourmet cooking,...

Marjory Ellen Stafford, 92, of Carmel, passed away February 28, 2020.  She was born June 16, 1927 in Terre Haute, IN, daughter of Revere and Esther (Thomas) Smith. Marjory grew up near St. Mary of the Woods college where her mom worked in the campus bookstore and her dad worked at the dairy barn for more than 50 years. She was blessed to have grown up with loving, caring and attentive parents who would influence and impact her entire life. When a student at Concannon High School,...

Fred F. Brattain, 97, was born May 27, 1922 and raised in the small town of Carmel, Indiana. Fred passed away on February 22, 2020 “in his own bed in his own home” per his wishes. Promises kept! He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Mary Ellen (Jessup); parents, Otis and Ina Brattain; brothers, Arnold and Vernon (“Peanut”) Brattain; sister Erma Moffitt. Survivors include daughter, Linda McCord (Paul) and son Gary Brattain (Sheila); grandchildren, Brian...

Christine Ellen Wilkinson Peters Kjosness was born in Peterborough England on September 8, 1927.  Her father, Charles John Wilkinson was a train conductor and mother, Annie Ethel Noble Wilkinson sewed furs. She had one brother, Gerald a police detective and a sister, Joan. Christine lived during WW2 and often told stories of the war to her family. She went to school in the bomb shelters and was not able to complete school due to the war. As the war planes bombed and flew overhead, she...