All Obituaries

Alison Jane (Dyer) Croker, 84, of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 following a long battle with congestive heart failure.  She was born on November 14, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late John G. and Mary A. (Patton) Dyer.  She married James D. Croker, on August 9, 1958 in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Alison was a 1954 graduate of Broad Ripple High School, and entered Butler University on an academic scholarship. Later transferring to Indiana University. ...

Gary Lee Sipes, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  He was born on February 22, 1950 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Onas Lester Sipes and Ruby M. Sipes.  He was a hairstylist and jeweler for many years prior to his retirement.  Survivors include his companion of 41 years, Damien M. Sarrok; brother, Jerry Sipes; and special niece, Kim Volkema.  No services are planned at this time. 

Dora Elizabeth (Horsley) Thurston, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Born Wednesday, January 10, 1934, in New Albany, Indiana Dora was the daughter of the late Newton Orville and Stella Mae (Carlisle) Horsley. Dora worked for 15 plus years on the assembly line at RCA before retiring.  She took pleasure in babysitting for family and friends.  Dora would work outside tending to the flowers she planted.  As a good neighbor, she would take care of the...

Kevin Richard Kilty, 79, of Indianapolis, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.  He was born in 1942 to Jack and Margaret (Sweetman) Kilty and grew up in the beautiful, small town of Stillwater, MN. He was a graduate of St. Thomas Military Academy in St. Paul, MN and St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN.  He earned a Master’s in Social Work from St. Louis University, after which he served our country for 3 years as a Captain in the United States Army. ...

MaryAnn (Rector) Sparrow, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her Greenwood residence.  She was born on Sunday, May 21, 1939, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late James A. and Willie Evelyn (Fuqua) Rector.  A homemaker, MaryAnn was a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Indianapolis.  She was a Gold Star Mother, a member of TAPS.  In 1981, she was the founder of Adoption Support Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  She was dedicated to children...

Rita Margaret (Halfaker) Eads, age 98, was born on flag day, June 14, 1923 to Marguerite and Phillip Halfaker.  Rita attended St. Joseph Grade School and St. John’s High School in Indianapolis.  She grew up in the first neighborhood east of downtown on Pine Street where she met her future husband at a young age, David Eads; he preceded her in death in 2005.  They were married on the grounds of Syracuse University while David was in flight training school in 1943 with...

Kellie Marie Schallert, 33, of Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 15, 1987 in Maplewood, Minnesota to Deacon Nathan C. and Kathryn N. (Backman) Schallert. Kellie was a graduate of Roncalli High School, class of 2005.  She went on to earn a BA in Music Therapy and a BS in Psychology from the University of Evansville and later a Masters in Music Therapy from Indiana University.  She...

Kimberly Jo Davis, 63, of Indianapolis and formerly of South Bend, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021.  She was born on June 11, 1958 in South Bend, Indiana, to Charles E. Davis and Doris L. Allen; both survive.  Kim was a very loving, kind and selfless person; referred to by family, friends and neighbors as “good people.”  She was the best big sister to all her siblings who will miss her dearly.  Kim loved going to lunch with friends, having long...

Patrick Joseph Meisberger (“Pat”), 76, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Herman & Marie (Bratton) Meisberger.  He is survived by Alice (Day), his loving wife of over 53 years, their daughters Becky Carey and Angie Williams, and grandchildren, Josh, Jordyn, Jalen, & Breana, and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Lucas, Jacob and Payton.  He is also survived by his loving sisters, Betty Perry and...

Donald R. Narmore, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Greenwood Healthcare Center.  Donald was born Tuesday, January 4, 1944 in Cherokee, Alabama, the son of the late John Henry and Ruby Elizabeth (Horton) Narmore. After serving with the U. S. Army, Don worked as a glasscutter for 40 years with Circle City Glass Company, then two years with Budget Glass, retiring in 2009.  He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He followed sports, enjoyed...