OBITUARIES
Ferdinand T. Dikuwa
May 2, 2022
Ferdinand T Dikuwa "Ruff", Ferdinand was born in Mayara, Namibia on January 4, 1987 and departed this earth on May 2, 2022. Ferdinand moved to the US in 2015 where he built a family. He lives behind 2 children; Lilyan (7), and Ferdinand Jr (3). Ferdinand was a loving father, brother, son, and friend. He will be missed dearly and...
Carol June Vlahakis
May 2, 2022
Carol June Nichols Vlahakis, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2 at Hospice House after a brief illness. She was 87 years old. The daughter of the late Ellery Nichols Sr., and Martha Vivian Clark Sherrill, she was born on June 11, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She married John George Vlahakis II on June 26, 1952, who...
Harry Mertens
Apr 28, 2022
Harry "Scotty" Mertens passed away on April 28, 2022 due to heart failure and pneumonia in Indianapolis, Indiana. Harry resided in Columbus, Indiana, with his wife, Regena Rae Mertens (Burns), for the past 32 years. Harry was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 18, 1940 to Agnes Kaleilehuaonalani Mertens (Kalehua) and George Mertens, and moved to Hawaii as an...
Susan Jeannette Parks
Apr 28, 2022
Susan Jeannette Parks, 77, of Bloomington, IN, passed away at home April 28, 2022. Susan "Jane" was preceded in death by her parents William H. and Jeannette (Kayes) Parks, and her brothers Richard W. Parks and Peter W. Parks. She is survived by her two sisters, P. Diane and Carol (David), her nephew, Alexander, and many cousins. She was born...
Michael L. Borden
Apr 28, 2022
In the early morning hours of April 28th, 2022, the Lord granted wings to one of His children. Michael L. Borden was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 22, 1964 to the late Terry Borden and the late Sylvia Ellis. He was the oldest of three children and grew up with his family in Indianapolis. Later in life, Michael joined...
Donald R Baker
Apr 27, 2022
Donald R. Baker, 68, passed away on April 27, 2022, in Bloomington, IN. Born on August 1, 1952, in Washington, IN, he was the son of William and Lela (Goodlet) Baker. He is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was Chosen.
James A Meserve
Apr 26, 2022
James A (Jamie) Meserve, age 56 of Henderson, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at his home. He was born to John C Tapp and Geraldine (Faye) Meserve- Smith on December 22, 1965. Jamie was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Opal and Mary Tapp, affectionately known as Pappy and Mammy, and his brother Brian Mclain....
Tricia Mae Mondragon
Apr 25, 2022
Tricia Mae Mondragon, 55, passed away on April 25, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN. Born on August 26, 1967, in Elkhart, IN, She was the daughter of Melvin K. and Dora M. Simons. She is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Paul David Harkins
Apr 25, 2022
Paul David Harkins, 58, passed away on April 25, 2022, in Pendleton, IN. Born on on November 27, 1964, in Postsmouth, VA, he was the son of Charles and Mary (Nived) Harkins. He is survived by several family members and friends
Richard Fickeisen
Apr 23, 2022
Richard Fickeisen, 68, passed away on April 23, 2022, in Avon, IN. Born on November 10, 1953, in Columbus, OH, he was the son of Richard and Gloria (Otis) Fickeisen. He is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Gary Paul Shaw
Apr 22, 2022
Gary Paul Shaw, 63, passed away on April 22, 2022, in Elizabethtown, KY. Born on December 21, 1958, in Chester, OH, he was the son of Paul and Geraldine (Welch) Shaw. He is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Jenny L Kleeman
Apr 19, 2022
Jenny "Betty Boop" Kleeman, 63, passed away on April 19, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN. Born on January 20, 1959, in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of Margaret Long. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Combs and several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Elizabeth Ann Southerland
Apr 18, 2022
Elizabeth "Beth" Southerland, 55, passed away on April 18, 2022, in Lexington, KY. Born on January 16, 1967, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of William David and Sharon (Dunn) Southerland. Beth was a mother, nana, and a rocker at heart. She always marched to her own beat. She was a CNA for many years. She is survived by...
Bruce Arlington Farley
Apr 15, 2022
Bruce Arlington Farley, 58, passed away on April 15, 2022, in Louisville, KY. Born on June 25, 1963, in Lehigh County, PA, he was the son of Bruce James Farley and Donna Marie (Labar) Goodrich. He is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Carl Lee Watkins Sr.
Apr 14, 2022
Carl Lee Watkins, 63, passed away on April 14, 2022, in La Grange, KY. Born on June 28, 1958, in Pembroke, KY, he was the son of Eddie Lee Watkins. He is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Patricia Elaine Butler
Apr 14, 2022
Patricia Elaine Butler, 67, passed away April 14, 2022, in Louisville, KY. Born on February 24, 1953, in Logan County, KY, she was the daughter of Barney Albert and Alta Lillian (Thomason) Conley. She is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Vickie Kay Dunn
Apr 13, 2022
Vickie "Vikki" Kay Dunn, 66, passed away on April 13, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN. Born on March 6, 1956, in Franklin, IN, she was the daughter of William and Remona (Raley) Settle. She is survived by husband Jon Sherman Dunn, several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Richard Berry Donaldson
Apr 13, 2022
Richard Berry Donaldson, 84, passed away on April 13, 2022, in Louisville, KY. Born on October 23, 1937, in Hammond, IN, he was the son of Joseph Donaldson and Wilhelmina Bieker. He is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
James Monroe Hagood
Apr 13, 2022
James Monroe Hagood, 50, passed away on April 13, 2022, in Columbia City, IN. Born on January 21, 1972, in Oscoda, MI, He was the son of Gary Hagood and Deborah (Riggleman) Mucha. He is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.
Lana Rene Jantz
Apr 12, 2022
Lana Rene Jantz, 62, passed away on April 12, 2022, in Radcliff, KY. Born on March 5, 1960, in Houston, TX, she was the daughter of Gary L. and Rosetta F. (Phelps) Jantz. She is survived by several family members and friends. Cremation was chosen.