All Obituaries

Henry Joseph Stahl, was born December 16th, 1916 and named after his father Henry J. Stahl, Sr, he went by his middle name Joe most of his life.  His mother's name was Marie (Weimer) Stahl and he was the middle child of five boys, brothers Carl, James, John, and Robert proceeding him in death.  Also proceeding him in death was his wife of fifty-six years Rose Ann (LaRussa), his beloved daughter Jacquelyn (Steve) Vogel, and grandsons, Scott and Todd Stahl. Joe was a Master...

Robert Elmer Murphy, 83, of Avon, passed away on  Wednesday, January 9th, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis  on March 29, 1935 to the late Charles and Frances Murphy. He graduated  from Purdue University with a degree in agriculture and  was a farmer and small business owner. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, extended family, gardening, reading, tractors and working on his model railroad. He was a 4-H leader and a member of the Optimist Club. Bob took a fervent...

Sandra Kay Phelps, age 69, Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in St. Francis Hospital.  She was born on May 25, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late Gordon Burrell and Mary Ellen (Mogle) Sheffer.  From a young age she took after her father even though in her later years she looked like her mother.  She was a nurse’s aide and worked in the several nursing homes prior to retirement.  She enjoyed fishing and bowled for many years on the same...

Kenneth Lee Dinkel, age 31, of Franklin passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was born on March 11, 1987 in Indianapolis. Our sweet boy Kenny will be remembered for his good hearted and caring nature. He was a man whose primary focus was that of his children and family. He is survived by his mother, Stacy Alice Griner; his fathers, Buddy Griner and Kenneth Dinkel; his girlfriend, Tiffanny Griffin; his two sons; Kohnor and Vincent Dinkel; his three sisters, Aleasha Schofield,...

Michael Tully Wells, 61, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 29, 1957  in Austin, TX. There are no services scheduled.  Arrangements and care provided by Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Cremation Services, Indianapolis. 

Evelyn Denise Gearring, 58, of Indianapolis (formerly of Gary) passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born on December 10, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jimmy and Rose Pritchett. Evelyn moved to Indianapolis from Greenwood in 2012. She will be remembered for her love of music which ranged from Diana Ross to old style R&B, to Gospel. Evelyn also loved animals and owned several pets throughout her life. Above all, she will be known for her caring and passionate nature...

Jo Anne Brandt, 80, of Indianapolis passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born on November 27, 1938 to the late Joseph and Martha Anne Woddell. Jo Anne enjoyed reading and acquired a comprehensive book collection over the years. She also enjoyed travelling the world, a great jazz album and her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She is survived by her two children, Douglas Brandt (Camas) of Indianapolis, and Marybeth Tockey (Michael) also of Indianapolis; her two...

Patricia Jean VanHoy, 72, of Greenwood, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018.  She was born on January 18, 1946 in Homedale, Idaho to the late Frank and Dorothy (Parker) Kushlan.  Pat worked in the insurance industry for many years prior to retirement.  She was very active and involved in many ministries at Our Lady of the Greenwood.  Survivors include her husband, Charles J. VanHoy; son, Andrew VanHoy (Suzie); sister, Frances Stephens (Gordon); brother, Phillip...

Theresa Joan Pritchard, 86, of Las Cruces, New Mexico (formerly of Indianapolis) passed away on December 21, 2018. She was born on July 5, 1932 in Indianapolis to the late Leo and Agnes Manning. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary and graduated from Manuel High School. As a devote Catholic she was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Indianapolis and Holy Cross Catholic Church in Las Cruces. She enjoyed cross stitching and watching Jeopardy. She and her late husband,...

Bette L. Patterson, 76, of Muncie passed away on December 21, 2018. She was born on January 19, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Bluford and Mildred Patterson. In addition to her undergraduate degree, she also earned three master’s degree’s (the first from IU and the second and third from Ball State). She worked as a librarian at Ball State until her retirement. She loved playing euchre with family and friends and took it seriously. Reading was her passion. She is survived by...