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INDY STAR E1 2017 9A 84, of Spencer, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at IU Health Hospital in Bloomington. He was born October 22, 1932 in Owen County to Hubert and Tracia (Dutton) Page. He attended Spencer High School and then served 9 years in the Indiana National Guard. John retired from Wetterau Food Service after 34 years where he worked as a semi driver. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 135 and attended the Spencer United Methodist Church.

John is survived by his son, Larry Page (Carmen) of Spencer, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, best friend of 18 years W. Jean Clark of Spencer, her children, Marla Lenz (Tom) and family of Plainfield, Dorinda Deckard (Roger) and family of Avon. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 45 years, Doris (Drescher) Page, one brother, and two sisters. Funeral service will be held at 4p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at West Parrish Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer.

Burial will follow at Chambersville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.westparrishpedigo.com John M. Page 74, of Indianapolis, passed on Apr.

7. Funeral services will be on Apr. 15 at 12 p.m. in the Craig Funeral Home, with calling from 10 a.m. Burial: Washington Park North Cemetery.

Sandra Miller 90, of Carmel, IN, passed away April 5, 2017. It was a life well lived! Jim was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on December 1, 1926, the rst son of Ernest Herbert (Hub) and Eva Nelson Mellor. He had one brother, Ernest Herbert, Jr. (surviving spouse, Lalla). Jim married his college sweetheart, Joyce Watts of Lincoln, NE, in 1951 and spent the next 65 years devoted to her.

After completing his undergraduate studies in pipe organ and choral conducting at Westminster Choir College, he completed his and doctoral studies in choral conducting from Indiana University. Throughout his career he used his talent serving the Lord Jesus Christ through music at churches in Norfolk, VA, El Dorado, AR, Cleveland, OH, Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis. Jim also owned Butz-Mellor Sheet Music Store, and worked for UPS in the accounting department. He loved his family, church, food, friends, concerts and travel. If there was a social event or fun to be had, he was there! His last residence was at Summer Trace in Carmel, where he was known for zipping around in his wheelchair, playing Kings Corners, loving ice cream and chocolate of any kind and joking with friends and staff.

A wonderful and devoted husband, father and friend, who will be sorely missed. We will gather to celebrate life on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at St. Episcopal Church, 4601 Emerson Indianapolis, IN. Visitation from p.m. Memorial service will be at 5:00 p.m.

and memorial dinner will follow the service. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, and children, Mindy Gronauer of Houston, TX; Jim, Jr. (Lauri) of Littleton, CO; Lisa Nevola (Stan) of Pittsburgh, PA; and Meridith Anderson (Kevin) of Indianapolis. He was a cherished to ten grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. In lieu of owers, memorial donations may be made to St.

Church Music Department, 4601 Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46226. Final care and arrangements entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel. www.shirleybrothers.com James (Jim) Nelson Mellor 29, of Indianapolis, passed away Apr. 6, 2017. Funeral service will be held Sat.

Apr. 15, 2017 11:00 a.m. at Williams Bluitt Funeral Home, Peoples Chapel with calling from 9:00 a.m. to service time. Burial in New Crown Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Bluitt Funeral Home. Mr. Brandon I. Miller On Tuesday morning Nita left my arms to be with God. Married to Lonnie Schauwecker for years we enjoyed every day and every minute of our lives together.

Nita was from Ferguson, MO, and attended Washington University on a full scholarship graduating with a degree in metallurgy. Following school she worked with several jewelry shops in Kansas City, Dallas, later moving to Indianapolis Most recently she was a bench jeweler for Midwest Estate Buyers in Zionsville. Nita was nationally recognized by DeBeers for her jewelry design early in her career and has created many beautiful pieces over the years. Her knowledge of the jewelry business was amazing as she utilized her artistic mind to create, design and repair all types of wonderful items. Purchasing a home in Carmel she enjoyed planting flowers, working in the garden and spending time loving on our Yorkies, Jewel and Little Bit.

She is survived by her husband, Lonnie; her mother, Doris McCall of Ferguson, MO; brother, Neil McCall (Carol) and sister, Toni Palmer both of Springfield, MO; and brother, Brian (Cynthia) McCall of Indianapolis; stepson, Rick (Melissa) Devito of Indianapolis; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and a couple great grandkids. Nita always got a kick out of telling people that when she married Lonnie she became a wife, mother, and grandmother all in the same day. Nita was a certified clown with Smiles Unlimited and enjoyed visiting nursing homes to cheer up the elderly and neglected occupants handing out little items like socks and fun gifts. Even when she was not in costume, her bright clothing and hats were always bringing compliments to her. She would usually tell people where she got her bright clothes, her favorite store, The Salvation Army.

Always having a bunch of little bubble bottles in her purse, she would hand them out to every child she ran into as we went in and out of the IU North Hospital during her cancer treatments. Her desire to donate her body to science was carried out and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Nita was always the one to light up the room with her big smiles and warm heart. She will be missed by everyone she met. I wish to thank the entire staff at IU North for being so nice, so caring and so helpful to Nita during her treatment there over the last 5 months.

Juanita (Nita) McCall-Schauwecker REMEMBER SOMEONESPECIAL Honoryourlovedoneand paytributetotheinfluencetheyhad inyourlifewithanin-memoriamad. OBITUARIES OBITUARIES In Loving Memory of Lawrence Amick Apr. 13, 1933 Feb. 26, 2012 Happy We cannot send a birthday card, your hand we cannot touch, but God will take our greetings to the one we love so much. Love, Brother, Joe (Janie) and Sister, Betty Mohr AMICK 41, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 7, 2017 at her home.

She was born on October 8, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio. Lisa graduated from Carmel High School in 1994. She was a member of the Lawrence United Methodist Church, where she taught pre-school. Lisa married her husband, Brian, on April 13, 2002. Lisa is survived by her: husband, Brian E.

Lasher; daughter, Elizabeth N. Lasher; son, Robert A. Lasher; brothers, Jeff A. Nickerson (Suzanne LeBeau), Stephen D. Nickerson (Susan), Scott R.

Nickerson (Cathy); mother-in-law, Diann K. Quick Lasher; father-in-law, Robert E. Lasher; sisters-in-law, Michelle K. Dickerson and Brooke J. Lasher; brothers-in-law, Scott P.

Dickerson and William R. Lasher; 5 nieces and 3 nephews; aunt, Dianne Williams (Hugh and uncle, Don Gilmore (Karen). Lisa is preceded in death by: parents, Ripley Edwin and Marcia Gay Nickerson. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Legacy Cremation Funeral Services Lawrence, 5215 N. Shadeland Avenue. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Lawrence United Methodist Church, 5200 N. Shadeland Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence United Methodist Church for either the Ministry or the Good Samaritan Fund. Lisa G. Lasher 82, passed away on April 7, 2017. He was born October 11, 1934 to Oscar I. and Leola A.

Schmitz, in Evansville, IN. Gordon graduated from Bosse High School and Purdue University. He was a United States Army veteran, enjoyed living with his family in Argentina for several years, retired from Eli Lilly and at the time of his death operated KLI which produces Secret throat spray. Gordon was active at his church, Epworth United Methodist Church, and his fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa, and enjoyed volunteering at Riley Hospital and Crestview Elementary School on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Castleton, where he was a charter member. He enjoyed playing tennis at Indianapolis Racquet Club, spending time with his family, and his favorite role was that of Grandfather to Riley and Drew Schmitz.

Gordon never knew a stranger and was generous with his time and kindness. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years: Suzanne; their two children Tammie Schmitz, of Indianapolis, IN, and David Schmitz (wife Nancy), of Westfield, IN; his grandchildren Riley and Drew Schmitz of Westfield, IN; and his brother, Marion Schmitz of Redding, California. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at noon, with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220. In lieu of flowers, please make any memorial donations in memory to Kiwanis Club of Castleton Foundation, 12354 Moon River Court, Indianapolis, IN 46236, to support its many local charitable endeavors.

Online condolences to: IndianapolisNeptuneSociety.com Gordon L. Schmitz 66, of Eustis, FL and formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 10, 2017 at his home in Florida surrounded by his loving wife Christie and sister-in- law Shirley Johnson. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI the son of the late Milton Pool and Lore (Hasselbach) Pool. He served in the military 23 years and retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Army and had served in Vietnam. He was a life member of V.F.W Post in Gulf Breeze, FL and the American Legion Post in Navarre, FL.

Harry is survived by his loving wife Christie Kimbel- Pool; his daughter, Mary Heide of Circle, Montana; 2 step-sons, Jason LaVertue and Mike Sipes of Indianapolis; his brother, Karl Pool of Leesburg, Florida; and 2 grandchildren, Michael and Kennady Sipes. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229. Family members will have a private viewing from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Military rites will be conducted in the Community Life Center courtyard at Washington Park East Cemetery immediately following the service. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, MI.

Harry was one of a kind. If you met him you were his friend. His favorite line was just a victim of and Sha Ka La If you ever hear those phrases, just think of Harry and smile. He really loved Life. Please go to www.flannerbuchanan.com to leave condolences.

Harry C. Pool 92, of Indianapolis, IN, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Evergreen Senior Living. Martha was a wife to William Thomas Benson, a World War II veteran, who preceded her in death, and she retired from caring for soldiers from the Veterans Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This union of 20 years bore 7 children. She later married John Henry Primus who preceded her in death.

A service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, April 15, 2017 with the calling from 10 11 a.m. and the celebration of life beginning at 11 a.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1301 N. Goodlet, Indianapolis, IN 46202. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jesse Benson of Los Angeles, CA and Ali Abdul-Rahman (Denise); daughters, Theresa Ann Eaton, Olivia Denise Benson Stowers and Arlivia Noretta Lee all of Indianapolis, IN; daughter-in-law, Daisy Benson of Los Angeles, CA; eighteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, six great- great grandchildren; one sister, Susie Mae (Cartwright) Sneed of Indianapolis, IN, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Martha (Cartwright) Benson Primus In Loving Memory of John E. Thomas Happy Birthday! From your loving wife and family. THOMAS Robert T. Powers 86, Indianapolis, passed away April 10, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Daniel F.

Funeral Home. 82, of Greenfield, IN, passed away April 9, 2017 in Bonita Springs, FL. She was born June 29, 1934 in Beech Grove, IN to William and Thelma Sargent Davis. Shirley graduated from Warren Central High School in 1953 and married her high school sweetheart, Larry McCall December 26, 1953. Her life was devoted to her husband and children and she loved cooking and entertaining, especially for her family.

Everyone enjoyed her warm hospitality. Shirley worked as a school secretary for Warren Township Schools and was always busy serving others. She was her Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader for 12 years creating many fond memories. As a member of Health Hills Baptist Church, she was active in choir, her Sunday school group, Joy Seekers, and the Young at Heart Group. She enjoyed her winter months at Woodsmoke Camping Resort in Fort Myers, FL (for over 30 years) where she sang in the choir, played bingo, Pokeno euchre with her sister.

With her warm smile, sweet and kind spirit, Shirley brightened the lives of everyone she came in contact with. Shirley is survived by her children, Judie Hodge (Mike), Gary McCall (Lisa), Pam Hannefey (Mike); sister, Margie Armstrong; brother, Steve Davis; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving Husband, Lawrence E. McCall. Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2017 from 4:00 p.m.

until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Heather Hills Baptist Church, 1421 N.

German Church Rd. Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen, 202 E. Main St. Greenfield, IN 46140 (where she volunteered) Heather Hills Baptist Church.

www.shirleybrothers.com Shirley June McCall 94, died April 11, 2017. Born in Indianapolis to John and Amelia Smyrnis. Graduated from Shortridge High School, attended Herron School of Art. Married to Walter J. Lienert.

Owned Gym Camp. Preceded in death by son Kurt, husband Walter, sister, Tula (Smyrnis) Vavul and brother Leonard Smyrnis. Survived by son Kris. Funeral: Saturday, April 17, 2017 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, visitation at noon, with funeral at 1 pm. Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple handling arrangements.

Mary Lienert Carlton, Loretta Former Fox, Wallace N. 88 Former Flanner and Buchanan McCall-Schauwecker, J. Former Pool, Harry C. 66 Former Flanner and Buchanan Wickliffe, Thelma B. 91 Former Kerr Brothers Wood, Thomas A.

Former Mellor, James 90 Hamilton Shirley Brothers McCall, Shirley J. 82 Hancock Shirley Brothers Kittle Max L. 74 Hendricks Hall-Baker Funeral Home Bowling, Varilla 92 Marion G. H. Herrmann Bradley III, Walter 55 Marion Stuart Mortuary Brady-Bey, Phillip D.

65 Marion Stuart Mortuary Campbell-Braggs, C. 107 Marion Williams Bluitt Davis, Doris A. 82 Marion Carlisle-Branson Day, Gladys 75 Marion Stuart Mortuary Deputy, David 85 Marion Erlewein Mortuary Driscoll, Diane K. 70 Marion G. H.

Herrmann Dugan, Carol N. Marion Leppert Mortuary Gibson William C. 66 Marion Stuart Mortuary Haywood, Thaxter A. 83 Marion Lavenia and Summers Hogue Garrett 63 Marion Payne Funeral Home Holt, David 91 Marion Grundy Memorial Chapel Jackson, Blanche 101 Marion Flanner and Buchanan Kleis, Gary F. 65 Marion Flanner and Buchanan Lasher, Lisa G.

41 Marion Legacy Cremation Lienert, Mary 94 Marion Flanner and Buchanan Miller, Brandon I. 29 Marion Williams Bluitt Miller, Sandra 74 Marion Craig Funeral Home Powers, Robert T. 86 Marion Daniel F. Primus, Martha 92 Marion Stuart Mortuary Schmitz, Gordon L. 82 Marion Schrum, Ralph L.

81 Marion Flanner and Buchanan Stansifer, James E. 38 Marion Indiana Funeral Care Walden Marshall 64 Marion Stuart Mortuary Wanamaker, Marjorie 71 Marion Flanner and Buchanan Wellington, Lonniesha 23 Marion Stuart Mortuary Wood, Virginia L. 88 Marion Flanner and Buchanan Contos, Colin D. 50 Other Robert D. Loose Page, John M.

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