All Obituaries

Dennis E. Meyer, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.  He was born on February 21, 1935 in St. Meinrad, Indiana to the late Edward J. and Claudina (Schnellenburg) Meyer.  Dennis served honorably in the United States Army, was a member of the Beech Grove Moose and Eagles Clubs, as well as the Antelope Club in Indianapolis.  He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.    Survivors include his children, Timothy L. Meyer,...

David M. Pruitt, age 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 9 at Community South Hospital.  He was born November 3, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harlan Dale Pruitt and Daisy (Bradley) Pruitt.  He was a 1967 graduate of Harry E Wood High School in Indianapolis.  David worked as a master jeweler for his entire life.  He worked for J. C. Sipe and most recently for 22 years at Kirles Jewelers.  David was proud of his craft as a jeweler and cared...

Pauline F. Whited, 88, of Lebanon and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  She was born on April 19, 1932 in Indianapolis to the late Ora L. and Julia A. (Lynch) Cloud.  Pauline enjoyed life, always had a good time and never met a stranger.  She was an avid reader and loved to travel when she was younger.  Pauline loved to work and didn’t even think of retiring until she was 79.  She was known to many as “Momma”...

Gerald F. Thrush, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020.  He was born on November 18, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Sidney Allen and Hannah Matilda (Meyers) Thrush.  Jerry served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1954.  He was a member of Grace Point Church of Whiteland and retired from I.M.P.D. after serving 25 years as a Police Officer.  Jerry was a member of the F.O.P. and the Retired Officer’s Association. Gerald...

Diane Elizabeth Pollard Keith, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020.  She was born on December 8, 1958 in Beech Grove to the late Raymond and Mary Jane (Hillen) Pollard.  Diane was a graduate of Roncalli High School, class of 1977 and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She was very independent and described by her siblings as “feisty.”  Diane loved her nieces and nephews. Survivors include her brothers, Jim, Nick and Steven...

William Joseph Long, 53, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in I.U. Methodist Hospital.  He was born on August 5, 1966 in Muscatine, Iowa and raised by his mother, Catherine Long Nicely; she survives.  William dedicated over 30 years of his life to Emergency Medical Services in Indianapolis with the last three being in Louisville, Kentucky.  He loved to fish and enjoyed an annual fishing trip to Michigan when the Salmon started to...

Daniel Louis Madden, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his residence at Florence House.  He was born in Indianapolis on May 27, 1949 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Keller) Madden.  Survivors include his two brothers, Michael and Chris Madden.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Nicholas Madden.  A celebration of his life will take place when the covid-19 pandemic slows down at Florence House.  Lauck & Veldhof...

Mary Lundgaard Schmidt Born in Escanaba, Michigan Died 7-9-2020, Greenwood, Indiana     Upon graduating from Escanaba High School, Mary attended Ferry Hall Junior College for Girls in Lake Forrest, Illinois.  After graduation she worked as secretary to the President of the American College of Surgeons in Chicago.   Mary met her beloved Edward Schmidt, Navy submarine officer and they married February of 1945.   Mary (Mimi to family and friends) is...

Douglas Brent Boshears, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020.  He was born on September 13, 1963 to James F. Boshears and Sandra (Hause) Doell.  Doug was a 1981 graduate of Center Grove High School.  He was a local driver for Fed Ex and several other firms for many years before retiring.  He was a die-hard Hoosier basketball fan and loved cheering on his sons in Little League baseball and Bantam Football right through their high school sports careers at...

Robert Eugene Daniels, 78, of Greenwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  He was born on August 16, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Raymond and Olga (Kuntz) Daniels.  Robert served honorably in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 after graduating from high school. He was an entrepreneur and had worked in the transportation department for the Star News for 40 plus years.  Bob was a walking billboard for Jesus and was passionate about helping those less fortunate;...