Rosemary Margaret Murray
Rosemary Margaret Murray, 89, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007. She was born in Indianapolis on September 17, 1918 to the late James and Rose (Seiffert) Jones. Rosemary was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church and it's quilting club. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Pershing Murray; her daughter, Cecilia M. Murray and her sister, Helen Murray. She is survived by her children, Helen (Tom) Alexander, Kathleen Murray, Frank Murray and John (Sharron) Murray; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 31, 2007 at 9am at St. Roch Church. Friends may call on Sunday, December 30th from 4pm until 8pm at Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home where prayers will be said on Monday at 8:30am prior to Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Murray's family has requested that memorial contributions be made to St. Roch Church Memorial Fund or to St. Francis Hospice. Contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Robert Edward Frappier
Robert Edward Frappier, 86, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008. He was born on March 19, 1921 in Proctor, Vermont to the late Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Greeno) Frappier. Mr. Frappier had served in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a military policeman attaining the distinction of sharpshooter. He retired from the US Postal Service where he had worked for many years as a postal clerk. He was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #3660. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie A. (Braun) Frappier; brothers, Thomas and Raymond and his sisters, Rita and Marguerite.He is survived by his son, Joseph Frappier, sister-in-law, Barbara Frappier; niece, Linda (Frappier) Legault; dear friend, George Gomez and numerous nieces and nephews by marriage. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, January 7, 2008 at St. Roch Church. Friends may call on Sunday, January 6th from 2pm until 8pm at Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home where prayers will be said on Monday at 9:30am prior to Mass. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to St. Roch Church Memorial Fund or to St. Roch School, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., Indpls, IN 46227.
Jack Richard Raymond
Jack Richard Raymond, 78, was welcomed into God's kingdom on January 10, 2008. He was born February 28, 1929 in Munising, MI, where he enjoyed his life in the upper peninsula as a "Yooper". He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1951, and was soon employed with General Electric after graduation. In 1967 he accepted a job offer with Indianapolis Power & Light, where he was employed until his retirement in 1991. He is a devoted member of Christ United Methodist Church, and Indianapolis has been his home for the last 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Raymond, and siblings Henry Raymond, Bernice Korvela, Florence Tervo and Helen Mercier. Survivors include children (and spouses) John (Alison) Raymond, Anne (Joseph) Wissel, Patricia (Ronald) Ping, David Raymond, and Mark (Barbara) Raymond; grandchildren Anthony, David, Kathleen Wissel, Susan (Joe) Jackson, and Jonathan (Shawna), Jennifer and JoAnna Ping; siblings Harris Raymond and June DuFour. Jack's innate humor, warm smile, and generous heart will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends may call on Monday, January 14, 2008 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home (6107 U.S. 31 South). A short viewing will be held at Christ United Methodist Church (8540 U.S. 31 South) on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery (435 W Troy Ave). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ House (1717 Columbia Rd NW, Washington D.C. 20009).
Helen Catherine Stocton
Helen Catherine Stocton, 90, Union, KY passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008. She was born March 22, 1917 in Meyersdale, PA to Philip and Elizabeth (Dickey) Miron. Formerly of Indianapolis, Helen moved to Union shortly after her husband, Paul J. Stocton, passed away in 2001.She was also preceded in death by her son, Paul Michael Stocton and her son-in-law, Paul Anthony Rene. She attended Holy Cross Grade School and St. John's Academy in Indianapolis and was a former member of St. Mark Catholic Church and the Perry Senior Citizens. Helen is survived by her daughter, Barbara Rene of Union, KY; granddaughters, Patti (Erik) VonFischer and Julie (Cary) Cunningham; great grandchildren, A.J. and Nick Von Fischer, Haley, Hayden, Hanna and Harrison Cunningham. Funeral services will be held in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel at 10am on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home handling arrangements.
John F. Koehl
John Koehl, 64, was born on May 5, 1943, the 5th of 14 children of Paul A. and Lovada M. Koehl. He worked for Link Belt for 5 years, NCR for 21 years, and Data Processing Services for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Sandra K. (Feltman) Koehl and was the proud daddy of 9 children: 3 boys, Mark, James (Nita) and Nicholas; 6 girls, Frances, Jeanmarie (Jim) Brown, Connie (Al) Stong, Jodi (Bob) Kemper, Katie (Jeff) Lyons, Tami Koehl. He was Papaw to 20 grandchildren: Stephanie, Sarah, Tony, Samantha, and Zachary Rushing; Logan and Jimmy Brown; Gabriella, Clayton; Cameron and Carson Steele; Ali and Tobey Stong; Kasandra Lyons; Arthur, Jaylen and Theodore Koehl; Xavier and Emma Koehl. He was preceded in death by Ian Koehl. He was also great grandpa to Dustin Meek, Aydan Bechel, Jimmy Joe Brown and Arianna Scott. He was brother to Herman (Gloria), Mary (Don) Kortzendorf, Rose Wallner, Ted (Betty), Dan (Jane), Paula (Dennis) Dummel, William, Edward, Michael and Christene. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, David, Thomas and Sueann. He had many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 22, 2008 from 4pm until 8pm with a Rosary service at 7:30pm at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11am at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Uriah Kristopher Matthew Meyers
Uriah Kristopher Matthew Meyers, infant son of Autumn Ashley Hatfield and Kristopher Jules Meyers passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10am in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Uriah is also survived by his grandparents, William Meyers, Sam and Amy Dolce, Tammie Meyers; great grandparents, Paul Johnson, Mary and Joseph Dolce and Martha Brown. Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Mary W. (Saba) Ishak
Mary W. (Saba) Ishak departed this life April 1, 2008. She was born in Ein-Areek, Palestine near Jerusalem. She married Badi Ishak in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1960. She is survived by 4 children, Jerry, Ike, Munira and Amira; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 4pm until 8pm with Trisagion Service at 7:30pm at Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St, Indpls, IN 46227. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4th at 11am at St. George Church, 4020 N. Sherman Dr, Indpls, IN 46226 where she was a member. Entombment will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the St. George Church.
Candida A. (Roell) Henry-Martin
Candida A. (Roell) Henry-Martin, 54, Beech Grove, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008. She was born in Beech Grove on January 25, 1954 to Robert Sr. and Wilma (Bigler) Roell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2pm on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Holy Name Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday, April 4th from 4pm until 8pm at Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home. Candida is survived by her parents; children, William, John David and Shauna Henry; sisters, Deborah Harney, Christine Beck, Laura Terry, Cynthia McConnell; brothers, Robert Jr., Charles, David and James Roell; grandchildren, Jonathon, Megan, Nathan, Chloe, John Clay, Hector Henry and Grace. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Indiana State Chapter, 7301 Georgetown Road, Suite 112 Indianapolis, IN 46268 or to fightms@msindiana.org.
