All Obituaries

Jeremiah “Juicy” Ross, 27, of Indianapolis, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in Indianapolis on January 8, 1991 to Brian Ross and Katheryn Morgan. Jeremiah attended Thomas Carr Howe High School. He earned his living by customizing cars for Street Dreams. Among his passions were painting cars and motorcycles. Although he didn’t own his own motorcycle, he had friends that were happy to let him ride theirs on occasion. He will be...

Florence M. Miller, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 fighting pancreatic cancer.  She was born on November 16, 1945 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Samuel A. and Catherine F. (Leddy) Barney.  Florence was born and raised in Rhode Island, remaining a lifelong member of the Rhode Island State Grange.  She attended East Providence High School and in 1966 graduated from the Rhode Island School of Nursing.  That same year she met a Navy...

 Phyllis Ann West- Howe, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born on May 4, 1939, to the late Steven West Jr. and Eva Denny Good. Phyllis was a lifelong caregiver, so it stood to reason she chose nursing as a career. She enjoyed all things shopping from going to the Fashion Mall, to exploring a local garage sale, to watching QVC. She will be remembered for being a foodie and her love of restaurants (which...

Michael Roy Morow, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.  He was born on November 24, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana, and raised nearby in Highland.  Michael was a graduate of Ball State University in 1974 with a double major in English and Political Science and of Valparaiso Law School in 1977.  After a judicial clerkship, he practiced law in Illinois, New Mexico and Indiana with integrity.  Michael was truly a renaissance man, a serious and...

Louise T. Harts, 92, of Indianapolis passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born on November 12, 1925 to the late W. Kedzie Teller and Myrtle Beatrice Nelson-Teller in Hinsdale Illinois. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John M. Harts; her twin sister, Lois Blondin; her brother and sister, Richard Teller and Virginia Meyer. After she graduated with her master’s degree, she taught elementary school throughout her career. She was a lifelong Girl Scout and...

Mary Ellen Seymour, 56, of Indianapolis passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on July 17, 1962 in Indianapolis to Harry and Evelyn Trowbridge. Mary had a God given gift for caring for others, so it stood to reason that she chose a career in nursing. When not caring for others at her job; Mary was an avid reader of both fiction and nonfiction, she enjoyed listening to rock and roll music (Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd were...

April Ann Frazee, age 54, of Brownsburg, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018.  She was born on April 23, 1964 in Indianapolis, to the late Carl Root and Sharon Ray.  April graduated from Brownsburg High School, class of 1982.  She was a loving wife and mother and devoted “mammaw” to her beloved grandsons.  April loved to shop and had flare for fashion.  Survivors include her loving husband of 36 years, Johnny Frazee; daughters, Ashley (Sam) Suarez...

Devon M. Leonard, age 21, of Franklin died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. He was born on January 23, 1997 in Indianapolis. Devon will be remembered for his magnetic personality who never met a stranger. His passions were music, anime, drawing and spending time with his many friends. He worked as a cashier at McDonalds and always greeted guests with a smile. He will be missed by many who knew and loved him. He is survived by his mother, Stephanie J. Reed (Henry) of Indianapolis; his father,...

Philip Michael Toscano, age 80, of Indianapolis passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  He was born on July 6, 1938 in Pittsboro, Indiana to the late Joseph J. and Josephine Mary (Puglisi) Toscano.  Survivors include his loving wife, Carole (Feltman) Toscano; children, Michael P Toscano, Nancy J. Toscano, Laura A. (Scott) Rhinehart, Angela R. (Pat) Schubach and Amy E. (Andrew) Rittenhouse; and fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death...

Dennis “Denny” W. Taylor, 74, of Indianapolis died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Indianapolis on August 16, 1943 to the late Henry and Evelyn Taylor. In his spare time Denny enjoyed following the Cub’s and socializing with family and friends. His favorite music was old country music. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Taylor; his four sons, Scott Taylor (Deneace), Rusty Taylor, Henry Taylor (Tracy) and Rick...