All Obituaries

Anne Therese Hook, 52, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020.  She was born on February 10, 1967 in Indianapolis to Robert E. and Mary E. (Carter) Sitzman; both survive.  Anne was a 1985 graduate of Scecina High School and worked for Thomas/Euclid Machine for the past 15 years.  She loved to sew and made many outfits for her grandchildren not to mention all the costumes for the musicals at Little Flower Catholic School where her son is the music...

Julie Ann (Strobel) Chami, 66, passed away January 19, 2020.  The daughter of Clarence Edward and Jean B. (Stevens) Strobel, Julie was born July 9, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana. Julie did clerical work in the logistics industry. Julie is survived by her brother, Ed Strobel of Greenwood; sisters,Patti Lindaberry of Indianapolis and Clare Little of Pittsboro; several nieces and nephews. Per Julie's wishes, there will be no services and cremation will take place. Lauck & Veldhof...

Jeffrey Alan Whitaker, 61, of Greenfield, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away at Hancock Regional Hospital on January 18, 2020 surrounded by his family.  Jeff was born to the late James “PeeWee” and Frances Whitaker Felker on September 20, 1958 in Marion County.   He is survived by his wife Deneice and his children Justin (Lacy), Jarrett and Jessica and his two stepchildren Brandon (Michele) Webb and Tracy (Will) McCormick.  Jeff also was a grandfather to...

Harvey Rice, Jr., 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.  He was born on October 24, 1958 in Indianapolis to the late Harvey and Martha Nell (Payne) Rice.  He was employed by Pepsi Co. for the past 19 years and had worked for John Sexton & Company for 23 years prior.  He liked to fish and loved his grandchildren.  He was a devoted companion and father.  Survivors include his longtime companion of 31 years, Mary Applegate; daughters,...

Ronald Lee Pence Sr., 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020.  He was born in Springfield, Ohio to the late James J. and Betty (Tobin) Pence.  Ron retired from Triad Products in 1994.  He was devoted to his wife and was all about his family; raising his four step-children like they were his own.  Ron loved wrestling (WWE) and western movies.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy Lynne (Woodruff) Pence; children, Robert VanDyne...

Michael B. Dixon, 33, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020.  He was born on June 29, 1986 to Leon and Janis L. (McCall) Dixon.  Michael was a clinician with Community North Hospital.  Survivors include his parents, Leon and Janis Dixon; sisters, Elesia Hines (Mike) and Jennifer Snitko (Paul); and niece Lillian Hines.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1 p.m. in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 520 Stevens...

Mr. Hosanna Thangteop, 32, of Indianapolis, passed away January 10, 2020.  The son of Ci Pin and Tlim Buem, Hosanna was born February 10, 1987 in Matupi, Burma.  He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Burma.  After coming to the United States, he resided in Idaho and moved to Indianapolis in 2015.  He was a member of Indiana Matu Mission Church. Hosanna is survived by his parents, Ci Pin and Tlim Buem in Burma, along with eleven brothers and nine sisters. ...

Marion Glen Wilson Purvis Junior died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 9, 2020 at the age of 63. Dearly beloved son, brother, uncle, dad, grand and great grandpa. Marion was born on February 5, 1956 in Indianapolis and raised by Ruth Purvis and the late Marion Purvis. He is survived by his cherished siblings Roy Purvis (Debbie Purvis), Kim Faulkner (Rick Faulkner), Jerry Purvis (Linda Purvis), Joy Cooper (Tim Cooper) and Gary Purvis (Terri Purvis); loving wife Debra Kay...

Jonathan Michael Roller, 15, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 8, 2020.  He was born on September 4, 2004 in Indianapolis to Joseph Michael and Tracey Elizabeth (Snyder) Roller.  Jonathan was a freshman at Scecina High School where he played football and basketball.  He enjoyed playing CYO sports and was a member of the Boy Scouts of America.  Survivors include his loving parents, Joe and Tracey Roller; grandparents, Crystal Perkins, Judie Snyder, Donald and Ann...

Charles Allen Whitehill, 67, of Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away on  Sunday, January 5, 2020 in Franciscan Health.  He was born on July 24, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Charles Austin and Thelma Alleyne (Robbins) Whitehill.  Charlie graduated from Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in 1970.  He then graduated from Marian College with a bachelors degree and I.U. School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree.  Charlie was a parishioner at Little...