Martha (Jo) was born on July 26, 1941, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Raymond and Marceline Kleppe.  A 1959 graduate of Southport High School. She worked as a keypunch operator for RCA for couple of years. Then she was a cashier in various places throughout her life. Martha was an avid horseback rider and served as a 4-H leader for Marion County for several years during the 1980s. She never

Bessie Josephine Carter, age 89, passed away on January 17th 2026. She was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky to the late Robert and Stella (Spivey) Newcomb. Bessie was the owner of Frost Upholstery for many years and will be fondly remembered by her many employees and clients. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses of New Palestine, Indiana. Bessie is survived by her sons: Gregory R. Hasty (Crystal) and

Lucy Vanice Smith Thompson, Early Indianapolis Performer, Devoted Nurse, and Mother of Seven, Dies at 98 Lucy Vanice Smith Thompson passed peacefully in her home on February 11, 2026, at 7:27 p.m., after nearly a century of living through the kind of history most people only read about. Vanice was born August 27, 1927, in Crystal City, Missouri. When she was still a baby, her family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana,

Vanecia Lee Sleath Johnson 61, faithfully finished her earthly race & entered the presence of her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born March 9, 1964 to be beloved mother Mary Jane Henley, who she proudly & lovingly was a caregiver for in her life. She is proceeded in passing to her beloved brother Adrian Dane Henley & husband Marty Johnson. A very loving sister to

Robert Leon (Bert) Krietemeyer passed away on February 8, 2026. He was diagnosed with colon cancer a short 3 days prior to passing. Born in Evansville Indiana to Roy and Marion Krietemeyer.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Marion Lundy, brothers James, Allen, and Rodger (Charley). Ex-wife Brenda Krietemeyer and son Bobby Krietemeyer.  Survived by sister Carolyn Roll, brothers Richard and Mark Krietemeyer. His daughters Lori Ann

Christine Lynn Fredette, 60, beloved wife and mother, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on February 3rd, 2026 at IU West in Avon, Indiana after long battles with numerous health issues. Christine was a loving, self sacrificing, and supportive mother to all of her children. She spent much of her life working hard to provide for and ensure the best opportunities possible for her children whom she loved deeply and fully.