OBITUARIES

Ferdinand T. Dikuwa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.