All Obituaries

Rosalyn Darcell Hudson was born April 25, 1957 in Gary, IN to the late James "Pookie" Hudson and Alice Marie Hudson. Preceded in her death is her late brother Mark Everard Hudson. She leaves to cherish in memory her lovely children Alycia, James, Andre (Toya), and Frankie. Her sisters Kwana and Jennifer. Her beautiful grandchildren Gianni, Brianna, Kaiden, Taiven, and Camren. Special friend and family Frederick Sr, Barbara, Chi, Frederick Jr, and Pia. A host of family and...

Mark "Mick" John Butz, 66, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018. Mick was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 19, 1952 to Norbert Butz and Margaret "Peg" N. Butz-Gatchell.  He was happily retired.  Mick was a dedicated Catholic, he may not have had perfect attendance, but his faith was unshakable.  Spring was his favorite season, for what it represented, the promise of things to come.  He believed the anticipation was better than the event himself,...

Emma La Verne Teipen, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Emma was born in Davress County, IN on April 6, 1935 to Dewey and Julia (Flynn) Arvin.  Emma grew up on a farm, and liked doing outdoor things in her youth.  She enjoyed shucking corn.  She liked canning and did it all through her life.  She had beautiful penmanship.  As she grew older she enjoyed indoor games, like playing cards with her sisters.  She was a woman of Faith and...

Joseph "Joe" Edwin Ward, 64, of Indianapolis passed away on September 13, 2018. Joe was born on January 16, 1954 in Indianapolis, IN to Donald E and Alberta Maxine (Archer) Ward.  Joe was mechanically gifted and liked to tinker and work on cars.  He drove a wrecker. He was ornery.  Joe liked to have fun and be social. Joe is survived by his children, Michelle (Scott) Ward and Michael Ward; his grandchildren Skylar and Brookelen; his siblings David, Kenny, Susie,...

Alene Carter, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Alene was born in Oneida, KY on June 30, 1949 to Elbert and Estelle (Hamlin) Burns.  She loved cooking and was a talented cake decorater.  Her standout recipes were her potato salad and her peach cobbler. She was a very godly woman and a member of the Lighthouse Christian Church.  She had a beautiful singing voice and was a proud member of the choir. She even played guitar on occasion along with...

Bruce Hoy Speckman, 62 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 29 surrounded by loved ones after a short but courageous battle with cancer. The eldest of three boys, Bruce was born February 3, 1956 in Miami, Florida to Franklin Lewis Speckman and the late Darlene Pritchard Speckman. Upon graduation from Broad Ripple High School in 1974, Bruce joined his father as a sales representative for Herald (Independent) Life Insurance Company. Bruce later worked for Karstadt-Reed before...

Lisa Daniel was born October 11, 1969 to Arthur and Frankie Kennedy at Evanston Hospital, Evanson, IL.   Lista went to Arsenal Tech High School. She also studied at Edinburgh, IN job corps for nursing assistant.  She worked for Briarwood Nursing Home. Lisa enjoyed being around family, watching TV, and arts & crafts.  She liked to go out to eat and talk o the phone.  She loved to play jokes on others.  Lisa was always a safe bet, she never lost a...

Robert "Bob" Louis Dawson Jr, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 24, 2018. Bob was born in Indianapolis, IN to Robert Louis Sr and Betty Jane (Adams) Dawson.  After graduating from North Central High School in 1970 he went on to get a Bachelor's Degree in Business from IUPUI.  Bob married Pam Dawson in 1994.  He was the Marketing Director for Roche Surety and Casualty before retiring.  Bob was a Commodore of White Rive Yacht Club, an avid boater and...

Tribute written by Chris's family: Christopher "Chris" Gray was the most loyal, honest, funniest, greatest soul that ever walked this Earth.  He loved his family like no other.  He would take the shirt off his back and give it to you.  He loved so hard and we loved him just as much. He was our Best Friend and our Rock. He always made us smile and forever warmed our hearts.  He was just the best person you could ever meet, if you were lucky enough to know...

Johnny Earl Lancaster, 48, of Indianapolis, passed away August 18, 2018. Johnny was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 31, 1970 to Alva D and Mary Francis (Logan) Lancaster.  He loved nature and trees.  He was a huge Rascal Flats fan.  He grew up in the Mt. Zion church and had a strong faith in God.  He had a beautiful voice and sung in the choir.   Johnny adored his kids, and always loved doing activities with them.  From pumpkin patches to the zoo to the...