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Noreen Commons VanSlyke
Noreen Commons VanSlyke, 84, of Indianapolis and formerly of Franklin, passed away September 8, 2017. She was born October 5, 1932 to Patrick M. and Louise (Stuppe’) Commons in Indianapolis; she was the youngest of ten children. Noreen worked at Franklin College for 20 years before retiring. Before her tenure at Franklin College, she worked part-time at Erdman’s Pharmacy in Franklin, which she co-owned with her husband Bill and friends, Herb and Janice Nees. Noreen was a faithful member of St. Mark Catholic Church where she served on the welcoming committee. She loved playing cards and board games with her family, playing bridge with her friends, and traveling with family in their travel trailer.
In addition to her parents, Noreen was also preceded in death by her husband William E. VanSlyke; her daughter, Sharon Honey; her son Christopher VanSlyke; her son-in-law, Ted Honey; siblings, Norbert, Anna Catherine, Margaret, Leo, Julian, Jim, Ted, and the Reverends Tom and Pat Commons.
Survivors include her children, Elaine (Rob) Williams of Lebanon, Indiana, Stephen (Theresa) VanSlyke of Indianapolis, and Richard (Windy Tamplin) VanSlyke of Geneva, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Myrena VanSlyke of Papillian, Nebraska; her grandchildren, April, Sarah, Bryan, Becky, Debbie, Matt, Jon, Sorrel, Farren, and Will; her great grandson, Owen; long-time friend, Janice Nees; and many nephews and nieces.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Noreen VanSlyke from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at St. Mark Catholic Church. Morning prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis immediately following Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Mark Catholic Church.
Wallace Ray "Wally" Robinson
Wallace Ray “Wally” Robinson, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away September 14, 2017 at Kindred Health and Rehab in Greenwood. Wally was born May 6, 1936 in Batesville, Indiana to the late Herb and Sally (Dupps) Robinson. He graduated from Batesville High School where he served as his class president all four years. A superior high school athlete, Wally achieved 10 letters in football, basketball, baseball, and softball.
After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps; he served in Japan and Okinawa. Wally especially enjoyed his role as a district manager for Kroger, a position which he held for 43 years. He was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and the American Legion. In his spare time, Wally enjoyed golfing, playing cards, fishing, reading, hunting, and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Along with his parents, Wally was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Robinson and his sister, Gayle Kellerman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn M. (Telles) Robinson; daughter, Barbara A. (John) Reed of Indianapolis; two sons, Jeff R. (Kami) Robinson of Martinsville and Michael J. (Carol) Robinson of Plainfield; his brothers, Gene (Carol) Robinson of Lawrenceburg, Indiana and Jerry Robinson of California; half-brother, David Robinson; two sisters, Judy Laudick of Batesville, Indiana, and Connie Knutson of Portland, Oregon; seven grandsons, Benjamin, Jake, Justin, Brandon, Brett, Drew, and Devin; and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis where afternoon prayers will begin at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
Kathleen "Kay" Beeson
Kathleen (Kay) Beeson, of Flat Rock, formerly of Beech Grove, died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Kay was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Edinburgh, Indiana and formerly of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Beech Grove.
Kay was born October 25th, 1947 in Beech Grove, Indiana to Charles Joseph (Joe) and Kathleen Mildred (Kit) Buckel who preceded her in death. Her daughter, Anne M. (Ned) Endris and brother Father John J. Buckel also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, James W. (Jim) Beeson. They were married at Saint James Catholic Church in Indianapolis on December 30, 1966. This loving union produced 15 children. She is survived by Gregory P. (Julie) Beeson, Joseph C. Beeson, Michael J. (Cara) Beeson, Mary Catherine (Mark) Schober, Patrick W. Beeson, Phillip A. Beeson, Bernadette M. Ball, Rita M. (Chad) Stuck, Lucia M. (Phil) Garber, Thomas A. (Heather) Beeson, John-Paul Beeson, David B. (Katelyn) Beeson, Stephen M. Beeson, and Dominic F. (Kaylyn) Beeson. She is also survived by eleven of her twelve siblings, Mary Lou (Gary) Hinderliter, Jean (Michael) Schoettle, Teresa (Jerome) Smith, Anne (Ned) Schoettle, Marjorie (Robert) Bostick, Robert (Martha) Buckel, Patricia (Walter) Lamperski, Joan (Daniel) Lutgring, Larry (Maryjo) Buckel, Judith (Robert) Parrett, and James Buckel. She is also survived by thirty seven grandchildren, seventy five nieces and nephews, and one hundred plus great nieces and nephews.
Her great loves in life were her Faith, husband, children, and grandchildren. She spent many wonderful days in and around her river home laughing, cooking and caring for them all. She had a very devout faith and spent many hours at Church and in prayer.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 28 from 2-8 pm at Daniel O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St. (US Hwy 31 South). A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Name Catholic Church in Beech Grove on Saturday, July 29 at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services, www.givingbirthtohope.org.
Martha M. Sufan
Martha M. Sufan, 88, Beech Grove, passed away August 22, 2017. Mrs. Sufan was born November 3, 1928, in Ain-Arik, Palestine, to the late Minwer and Zareefa (Saba) Sabbah.
A longtime member of Holy Name Catholic Church, she was an avid gardener. She took great pride in growing flowers and vegetables. Her greatest accomplishment was her family, and she loved to care for her children and grandchildren. She loved them all dearly. She was the matriarch of a loving and devoted family that will forever cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by two siblings, Mickel Jacob and Farha Sabbah.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, John Sufan; children, Widad Farah (the late Butros), Jim (Aima) Sufan, Kamal (Ferial) Sufan, Diana (Nazhat) Akel, Sonya (Ron) Kunkel, and Amira (Michael) Kehoe; sister, Tuffaha Saba; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 25, 2017, 4 to 7 p.m., in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, where morning prayers will be said at 10:15 a.m, Saturday, August 26, 2017. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, in Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Otto Gmuender
Otto Gmuender, 87, of Indianapolis and formerly of Sag Harbor, New York, passed away August 31, 2017 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Otto was born May 27, 1930 in Bad Wurzach, Germany to the late Jakob and Anna (Petretti) Gmuender. On November 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth M. Bernhardt.
Otto proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War serving in the American Occupational Forces in Germany from 1954 until 1956. Otto and Elizabeth owned and operated Otto’s Nord See Delikatessen in South Hampton, New York for 28 years. After retiring, they enjoyed spending time together in Florida.
Along with his parents, Otto is also preceded in death by his brother, Erik Gmuender; his sister, Elsa Gaile; and his granddaughter, Rosa.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth M. Gmuender; his five daughters, Elizabeth “Lisa” Ellen Verone and her husband John of Batavia, Illinois, Doris Ann Jones and her husband, Steven of South Hampton, New York, Carol A. Summey and her husband, Gary of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jean Marie Panchame and her husband, Gus of Clifton, New Jersey, and Hedy Marie Micallef and her husband, Keith of Sag Harbor, New York; 10 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Gus, Rachel, Nick, Joanna, Alec, Erika, Gary II, Max, and Caroline; and 5 great grandchildren, Eden, Emmett, Oliver, Ellen, and Theo.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Otto Gmuender from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church in Greenwood, Indiana with Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Burial will take place at St. Andrew Cemetery in Sag Harbor, New York. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Steven W. Comley
Steven W. Comley, 66, Indianapolis, passed away August 1, 2017. Steve was born October 6, 1950, in Beech Grove, to the late William G. and Rosemund Marie (Huck) Comley.
Steve graduated from Kennedy Memorial High School (formerly Sacred Heart) and attended IUPUI. He worked for Eli Lilly & Co. for 39 years, retiring in 2008. Following retirement, he worked for Dow Chemical for 5 years. Steve was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 3660. One to always stay active, Steve was an avid golfer and also enjoyed playing pool, rollerblading and playing hockey. Steve was a loyal Cubs and Colts fan. Above all, he was a family man who will be fondly remembered by his loved ones and many friends.
Survivors include his wife and soul mate, Debbie (May) Comley; children, Rev. Andrew (Michelle) Comley, Steven Comley, Jr., and Rosemund (Juan) Ramirez; siblings, Linda (Mike) Glenn, Joyce (Dennis) Adcock, and David (Denise) Comley; grandchildren, Mary Alice, Elijah William, Brucie, and Lucas; a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Sunday, August 6, 2017, 2 to 6 p.m., in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, where morning prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., Monday, August 7, 2017. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, in St. Roch Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Ted Robinette
William Theodore (Ted) Robinette was born December 3, 1935, in McClellandtown, PA, a coal mining town south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ted's father served in the Army, and in 1949 his family was sent to Frankfurt, Germany where he attended the Frankfurt American High School. After three years his family returned to the U.S. where he attended Franklin High School, graduating in 1953. He attended Franklin College for one year prior to joining the U.S. Army for two years and serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. He returned to Franklin College and graduated in 1957. In 1959, he married Marilyn DuValle, a teacher at Franklin High School. He then enrolled at the I.U. Law School. In addition to attending law school he worked as a Claims Adjuster for Allstate Insurance. Upon graduating from law school in 1963 he opened his own private practice until joining the Law Firm of Bulen and Castor where he practiced for 26 years.
Ted was an active member of the Republican Party in Marion County during the days of Richard Lugar, Bill Hudnut, and the Ronald Regan Era when Keith Bulen was Republican Party Chairman. He was an active leader of the Perry Township Republican Party serving as Ward Chairman for many years. He later opened a private practice and shared office space with the law firm of Haggerty, Haggerty, and Maschmeyer on Indy’s south side until his appointment as Commissioner in the Criminal Division of the Marion County Superior Court where he served until his retirement in 2005.
Ted is survived by his wife Marilyn, his children Greg Robinette (Tina) of Bowling Green, OH, Julie Mendez of Fishers, IN, Becky Reinhart (Greg) of South Lebanon, OH, Brad Robinette of Indianapolis, IN, and Amy Harris (Rob) of Indianapolis, IN, grandchildren Grace, Hannah, Andrew and Matt Robinette, Morgan and Madison Lawrence, Spencer and Sofia Mendez, Katherine and Brenna Magee, and step-grandchildren Corrine and Jameson Harris. He is also survived by his sister Bonnie Madley. He passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
There will be a calling at St. Barnabas Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Monday, July 17, 2017, followed by a prayer service at 12:00 pm on Monday at the church. Care and cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street (U.S. Hwy. 31 South), Indianapolis.
Vincent W. Maxwell
Vincent W. Maxwell, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Born in Beech Grove on January 29, 1960, Vincent was the son of John J. and Margaret M. (Leonard) Maxwell; both of his parents survive.
Vincent proudly served his country in the United States Army and was discharged in 1983. He won several awards for his service, including the Expert Infantry Badge. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed bird watching, hiking, spelunking, and camping. Vincent also enjoyed traveling; one of his most memorable trips was to the Grand Canyon earlier this year. He worked in electrical repair for several years, and also as a deckhand on a Mississippi River barge, a baker and an arborist. He also worked part-time for the Veteran’s Administration in Indianapolis.
Vincent appreciated spending time with his family and getting to know and love numerous caregivers who provided him with support including Kelly Buck, Leah Darling, Lisa Morgan and Sandy Pettina. His family will always be grateful for the love and attention they and their colleagues shared with Vincent. In particular, a special thanks is extended to the staffs of the VA ALS Clinic, Kindred Health, and Golden Living.
Besides his parents, survivors include two brothers, John (Cindy) Maxwell of Indianapolis and Tom (Sarah) Maxwell of Indianapolis; four sisters, Margaret (John Krauss) Maxwell of Indianapolis, Jane (Randy) Hughes of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Mary (Bill Walsh) Maxwell of Indianapolis, and Catherine (Patrick) Bonadurer of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; 10 nieces and nephews and 2 great nephews.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Vincent’s life from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. Morning prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the funeral home followed by 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Richard A. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Voluntary Service 135, 1481 W. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 or Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2905 Carson Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
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