All Obituaries

Norma Angelica Navarro Mata, de 45 años, de Indianápolis, falleció el martes 13 de noviembre de 2018. Nació en Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, el 3 de julio de 1973.   Le sobreviven su esposo; Celedonio DeJesus; sus padres, Bonifacio Navarro Delgado y Rogelia Mata Méndez; sus cuatro hijos, Yajaira Monserrath DeJesus - Navarro, Betsaida Betzabe DeJesus - Navarro, Moises DeJesus-Navarro, Daleiza Shamira DeJesus Navarro.   Una misa de...

Catherine Elizabeth Olave-Valadez, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018.  She was born on October 12, 1954 in Indianapolis to the late Joseph Franklin Sr. and Alice Irene (Wolfe) Humphries.  Catherine was a member of The Loft Church and a woman and mother of faith with a servant’s heart.  Survivors include her loving children, Jeremy Gannon (Kelly), Megan Muse (Ricky) and Chelsea Herrera (Fernando); siblings, Joseph Humphries Jr., Kenneth...

Lonnie “Bug” Edward Decker, age 55, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  He was born on January 31, 1963 in Indianapolis to the late Louis H. and Bessie M. (Watson) Decker.  Lonnie was a loving and devoted husband, dad and son-in-law; he always put his family first, most especially his wife Mary.  Survivors include his loving wife, Mary J. (Gore) Decker; step-children, Tonya S. Murphy (Jimmy Leggins) and Heather K. Powers; siblings, James,...

Ellen “Annette” Vandiver, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was born August 7, 1962 to the late Allen Eugene and Betty (Johnston) Vandal. Annette attended Arsenal Tech High School and then married John Samuel Vandiver September 17, 1980. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking, hosting family events, and spending time with her family, but most importantly spoiling her grandchildren. Annette was famously known for...

Merritt Douglas Hurst Age 79, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in the comfort of his home.  He was born on August 4, 1939 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Murlin and Bernice M. (Merryman) Hurst.  Prior to his retirement he was a Senior Vice President with Merchants National Bank.  Merritt enjoyed golf, tennis and pickleball; but his real passion was spending time with his family.  He enjoyed writing and had a piece of his work published in...

Robert J. Hermann, known to friends as "Bob," passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at the age of 62. Born on March 7, 1956, to Richard (Dick) W. Hermann and Marianne D. (Lowe) Hermann, Bob was a native of Indianapolis and a graduate of the 1974 class from Cathedral High School.  Subsequent to graduation, he joined his father at Wm. Hermann & Son, where he and his brother would become the 4th generation to run the family business. Bob had a passion for his work that...

Dennis J. Baar, age 60, died on Saturday, October 20, 2018. From his birth in Indianapolis, on August 8, 1958 until his death on Saturday, he nourished the people around him with love and creativity. He was born to the late Robert G. Baar and Angela M. Baar. He entered this world along with his identical twin brother, Daniel; and was one of 11 brothers and sisters. Dennis enjoyed creating art along with his twin brother. His medium ranged from ceramics, painting to living art...

Richard Lee Essex, age 76, of Indianapolis and formerly of Zionsville, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 in St. Vincent Hospital.  “And just like that, the world was a little less magnificent.” [Bill Jones Quote] He was born on September 21, 1942 in Lebanon, Indiana to William Ernest Essex, Jr. and Yvonne Jeanette (Stanbrough) Essex-Steep; he was preceded in death by his father.  Richard grew up in Boone County.  He started elementary school in Whitestown,...

Donna M. Deuser, 68, of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on June 24, 1950 in Indianapolis to Clarence and Dorothy Miles. She and her husband Phillip (of 49 years)  were long time members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, where she served as financial secretary along with numerous other volunteer roles. She was an avid bowler for over 44 years, as well as a country music and Elvis enthusiast. Among her many passions,...

Todd Chestnut, 54, of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 16, 1964 in Washington, Indiana to the late Robert and Jean Chestnut. Todd grew his wings at the age of 54. Todd is preceded in death by his parents, as well as all his siblings; Larry Chestnut, Teresa Chestnut, Dianna Chestnut, Travis Chestnut, Tracey Chestnut, Wallace Hawk, Troy Chestnut and Twila Cunningham He grew up in Indianapolis and received his education through...