All Obituaries

Pete Joe Stowe, 39, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 17, 2019. Pete was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 10, 1979 to Gloria Martin. He worked in construction. He liked to go to Brown County and be outdoor. Every summer he would get in a tanning contest with his sisters Esther and Madeline to see who could get the darkest.  He was a gearhead, his car, a Grand Prix named Clifford, was his baby.  He loved tinkering in his garage, and in addition to cars he liked messing around...

Nikko Gustavo Berberena, 27, of Fountain Square, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019.   Nikko was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 3, 1992 to Cesar Berberena and Connie (Hamblen) Guillen.  He was an entrepreneur, and always liked to be on the go.  He had many hobbies and kept busy.  The one hobby he always came back to was vehicles, he liked taking them apart and put back together.  He was handy.   He was charming, and a beautiful child who grew...

William "Bill" E Grimme, 67, of Indianapolis, formerly of Hartford City, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Bill was born in Hartford City, IN on February 7, 1952 to Ralph and Esther (Warner) Grimme.  After graduating high school he went on to get a technical certification in mechanics.   Bill liked being outside, he enjoyed NASCAR and fishing.  In his younger years he was a camper, as well as a decent bowler.  He was soft spoken, but not afraid...

Ms. Christine, the daughter of the late Genevieve Townsend and the late Joe McNeil, was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 4, 1964. Christine was a very loving young woman. She loved cookouts, parties, and being around her family and friends.  Christine received her education at schools 27, 101, and Arlington High School. Christine had two children Taurus and Sabrea Townsend whom she loved very much.   Christine would always bring gifts to her family. She always had...

Casey Lee Manning, 49, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Casey was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 4, 1969 to Thomas J and Peggy (Connor) Manning.  He worked in maintenance and construction for many years until his health went south.  He loved listen to music and playing computer games with his wife Dawn. He was a car enthusiast, and would often get the Blue Book to look at all the different vehicles.  He could tell the make/model/and year of a car...

William "Bill" Sherman Zaenglein, 62, of Rushville, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on March 11, 2019. Bill was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 16, 1957 to Floyd and Waunepta (Palmer) Zaenglein. After graduating high school he went on to become an electrician; he worked for IBW for over 30 years before retiring.  He was a social guy who liked to have fun.  He liked cars, guns, and sports like most red-blooded Americans.  Basketball was his favorite...

Alvin F. Kinzie Jr. “Rick”, 58, Peru, Indiana passed away on March 3, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.    Rick’s life began on December 19, 1960 in Seoul, Korea.   He came to the United States in 1963 with his family where they resided in El Paso, TX and later in Copperas Cove, TX.   In 1978, his family moved from Texas to Warsaw, Indiana to be closer to family.   A couple years later in 1980, the family moved...

Gloria Martin, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 2, 2019. Gloria was born on June 3, 1949 to Donald G and Lucille F (Netherton) Martin.  Gloria was talented, she could sing and play piano.  She modeled while she was in college.  She was eccentric and interesting, and she never let her circumstances hold her back.  She was very loving and giving, and had a unique relationship with all of her children.  She was much beloved by  her family. Gloria is...

Vernon Drew Templeton, 26, of Indianapolis, passed away February 28, 2019. Drew was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 18, 1992 to Gerald Templeton and Paula Wiarek.  He was ambitious with a lot of goals, and he always wanted to accomplish them quickly.  He was always the center of attention, and he liked to make people laugh.  No one could light up a room like Drew.   Drew is survived by his mother Paula Wiarek; his step-dad Paul Altes; his Pops Mike Hilyard;...

Orville Dalton Abney, 86, of Indianapolis, formerly of Cumberland County, KY, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Orville was born in Cumberland County, KY on March 23, 1932 to John and Ada Mae (Capps) Abney. Orville worked construction before retiring.  He loved classic country music and bluegrass.  He enjoyed being outside, and grew up hunting and fishing.  In his later years he liked to sit on the porch when the weather was nice.  He liked stock car racing and...