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By Barry Browning, Treasurer year of founding. ing on Madison Avenue continued Perry Township/Southport The Jeffersonville, the Madi- to house the grade school classes Historical Society son and Indianapolis railroad was up to 1957. A new Southport grade The Southport area was a wood- opened through Southport in 1847. school opened in the fall of 1957 on ed wilderness in the early 1800s. This was the first railroad to Indi- Tulip Drive. Its name was changed After Indianapolis was selected to anapolis, and development accel- to Homecroft Elementary when the be the site of the new state capitol, erated. The town began to grow, present Southport Elementary was people began moving into the area and many lots were developed. An opened in 1962. along the main trail up from the 1884 book on the history of Mari- south, now Madison Avenue. on County reported that Southport The Hoosier Flyer We are Proud to Call Jacob Smock and Randall Litzey then had a post office, two gener- Southport Our Home. were the first to settle in what is now al stores, a drug store, blacksmith A big development to transpor- Southport in 1822. Samuel Brewer shop, wagon shop, grade school and tation through Southport came in came in 1823, Benjamin McFar- 388 inhabitants. The Presbyteri- 1900 when the Interurban electric land in 1826 and Samuel and Mary ans, Baptists and Methodists all had rail line opened along Madison Ave. Bryan in 1828. By 1828, there were churches along Southport Road, The community was then served by several houses and a grist mill, and called Union Street at the time. the Pennsylvania Railroad, Madison the community had become a stage- A tornado destroyed the school Avenue and a high-speed electric coach stop on the Madison – Indi- building at the southeast corner light rail system. Over 100 years be- anapolis road. Jacob Smock built of Madison Avenue and South- fore the “Red Line,” the Interurban the water-powered mill on Buck port Road in 1883, and a new brick followed the same route out of Indi- Creek to grind grain, but it was not building was built where the Chase anapolis: Virginia Avenue to Foun- successful. The creek did not have Bank is now. The student popula- tain Square, then down the middle enough water flow to keep it run- tion outgrew that building and by of Shelby Street to Madison Ave- ning. The first school was opened in 1911 another building replaced it. nue. It went down the west side of the 1830s. Classes were held in a log That building housed all 12 grades Madison Avenue and then crossed building known as the Mud School, until 1930, when a new high school over to the east side after South- “We’re on track to keep was opened at Orinoco Avenue Southport moving further into which was also used for church services. Southport claims 1832 as its and Banta Road. The 1911 build- the 21st century.” Southport History continued on page 6. Holiday Glamour ‘TIS THE SEASON TO SPARKLE

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Left, Southport old downtown in 1908, east from the railroad crossing. The tall brick building on the left is still there. You can see the three-story lodge building in the distance on the right side of the street. | Right, Southport Baptist Church in 1954. Built in 1896, the Baptists used it until 1962 when they moved to the corner of Banta and McFarland roads. Bethel Community Church uses the building now. (Submitted photos)

Southport History continued from page 4. ment (Unigov). By the 2010 census, the community’s small-town charm. lows left, and converted it into apart- the population had reached 1,712. ments in 1946. It is currently vacant port Road. The Southport interurban Some people assume that the city What was in those and up for sale. station was at the northwest corner of of Southport is much larger than it Old Brick Buildings? Another interesting old brick Madison Avenue and Southport Road, really is, since much of Perry Town- building sits just west of the railroad where the BP gas station is now. Roads ship and its businesses use the name One of the most frequently asked on Southport Road. It was original- such as Stop 10 and Stop 11 were Southport. The actual city boundar- questions to the historical society ly built for the Farmer’s Co-opera- named for the Interurban stops. For ies are: Madison Avenue on the west, concerns the three-story red brick tive Company. A farm supply store many years, a person could travel all Buck Creek on the north, McFarland building on Southport Road near was in the front and machinery re- the way to Louisville on the Dixie Fly- Road on the east and Stop 11 on the Church Street. Many people assume pairs were made in the back. The Co- er. It was called the Hoosier Flyer on south, over as far west as the rail- it was a school, but it was actually op sold John Deere equipment in the the return trip to Indianapolis. road. The railroad becomes the west built as the Masonic Lodge in 1899. 40s. A coal yard was located east of By 1960, Southport had 892 resi- boundary, heading back north to the The Masons had some financial prob- the store, and a large grain elevator dents. Growth increased in the next lots along the south side of South lems and had to vacate it in 1908. The stood along the railroad south of that. decade, as the Crossgate subdivision Street and then back over west to Oddfellows Lodge used the building Farmers came from miles around to was developed. On July 15, 1969, the Madison Avenue. The city of South- for many years after that. The third- sell their crops and buy supplies and citizens of Southport voted in a special port is land-locked by Indianapolis, floor ballroom was even used for feed for their livestock. election to become a fifth-class city so it has no external way to expand. Southport High School proms in the The original Co-op elevator was and be excluded from the new unified Residents hope to encourage the de- early 1930s. Harold Gray bought the Indianapolis/Marion County govern- velopment of downtown businesses building sometime after the Oddfel- along Southport Road while retaining Southport History continued on page 7.

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Longtime residents Bridging the Gap. remember 50 years of Southport history GUIDE. Marilyn Mayfield, 79, and Pete Hildeb- rand, 78, are two longtime Southport residents who remember Southport during ADVOCATE. the 1960s, when life was simple and a bit more carefree. Mayfield, a former South- port Clerk-Treasurer in 1963, played at Buck Creek as a young child. She recalls PIONEER. her favorite job as delivering newspapers when she was a teenager. As a young child, Hildebrand also walked along the Kevin Wheeler water at Buck Creek and remembers CIC, CPIA, CFI | Agent nights outside with childhood friends and going to several drive-in movie the- [email protected] aters as a teenager, “where friends could relax and have a good time.” — Compiled by Amy Moshier 918 Fry Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142 (317) 786-9236 Above, the Bailey & Ross store, circa 1908. (Submitted photo) | Right, the Southport Road station at Stop 9 looking north up along Madison Avenue while standing in Southport Road. The red brick building at the left was a Lindner ice cream store in the 50s and very early 60s. The Dixie www.walkerhughes.com Flyer ran to Louisville. (Post card image from Southport resident Joe Seiter’s collection)

Southport History continued from page 6. from the 50s through the 60s: Doc garage later became Shonk’s school Crafton’s Standard station, the flower bus garage, then Worth’s Bi-Rite gro- shop on Madison Avenue just south of cery and it finally became Long’s bak- built before 1920 and was severely VanDyke Street, Reed’s Barber Shop, ery. The first Gerdt’s Furniture store is damaged by a fire in 1930. It was re- the old Lindner’s ice cream shop in the now the Southport Antique Mall. The built but another fire destroyed it brick building at the northwest corner old post office was in the tiny building again in 1938. Rebuilt once again, of Southport Road and Madison Av- at the northeast corner of Main Street the six-story elevator towered over enue, Roehl’s Rexall Drugs store just and Southport Road (now for sale). the neighborhood until a spectac- The next post office opened in 1964. ular fire on Aug. 31, 1955. Flames The building now houses Sophia’s shot up 100 feet higher than the ele- Bridal and Tux shop. vator. Fire engines from six cities and “The first school was Do you have any pictures or sto- towns around Marion and Johnson opened in the 1830s. ries of these or other Southport busi- counties responded to the fire. Early nesses of the past? The Perry Town- units on the scene sprayed water on Classes were held in ship/Southport Historical Society the houses across the railroad to keep a log building known would love to hear from you. Our them from catching fire. One-hun- as the Mud School, email is [email protected] or dred forty-thousand bushels of corn write to us at Perry Township/South- were destroyed, along with quantities which was also used for port Historical Society, 6548 Orino- of wheat, soybeans, oats and several church services.” co Ave., Indianapolis IN 46227. thousand sacks of commercial feed. Diane Saari is president of the club. After that fire, the elevator was not — Barry Browning We have over 80 members and meet in 6025 Madison Ave. rebuilt. Southport Lumber Company the Perry Township Education Center, used the surviving brick building for Indianapolis, IN 46227 6548 Orinoco Ave. Meetings are usu- many years. Later, Gerdt Furniture north of that, Polly’s Cafe, J.C. Wil- ally at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of Ph: (317) 787-5345 Company restored the historic struc- son Funeral Home, Albright’s barber January, March, May, July, September ture for use as its store. The building www.beckservicecenter.com shop, Village Flower Shop, Davidson’s and November. This month’s meeting currently houses Renaissance Elec- Southport Lumber Company, Benner was moved up a week due to Thanks- tronic Services. Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Electric company, Bill Henry’s barber giving and was already held on Nov. Southport has had many other shop, Southport Jewelry store, Mo- 19. The next meeting is scheduled for memorable businesses through the eller’s Grocery, and Southport State Jan. 28, 2020, at 7 p.m. We appreciate your business! years. Following are just a sampling Bank (now EM Contractors). Beal’s 8 Week of November 21-26, 2019 • ss-times.com TIMESOGRAPHY The Southside Times

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Greenwood’s The Social hosts its grand reopening

By Rick Hinton (Photo by Thang Cin Uap, Southport Key Club) The grand reopening of The So- cial of Greenwood was in full swing Southport High Key Club on a cold, snowy morning, Nov. 12. members participate in A ribbon cutting ceremony was held homecoming parade with open house tours until noon. 1. The catchphrase for the event was, Key Club – “Refreshed – Renewed – Revealed.” Southport High School Closed for renovation in March, Key Club members were hard to miss with construction beginning the fol- in the school’s recent homecoming lowing month, The Social was re- parade. “Key Club members designed opened for services Nov. 4. The reno- and had a sign made,” explained Key vation was funded by OCRA (Office Club Advisor Scott Splichal. “Some of Community and Rural Affairs). walked in front of my truck, with oth- Founded in 1979 as the Green- ers in the bed of the vehicle throwing wood Senior Center, it started with candy to the kids along the way. The a small group meeting weekly for a parade lasted about 40 minutes and meal. It has since grown – now of- they ran out of candy early, since they fering scheduled activities and ed- didn’t anticipate all the kids at the end. ucational and social programs. The Before the parade, Sarah from Bubbas goal is to inform and equip members provided pizza to the kids — thanks to with local resources while providing our great partner. I brought a case of a fun social environment. Partic- water, so the kids had some-thing to ipants do not need to be Johnson drink with pizza and along the parade County residents to attend. Hours of route. It was hot and all the water was operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday gone after-ward.” through Friday. On the grounds is also a food pantry, directed by Pastor Juan Carreon. It is opened to the public on Tues- days, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thurs- 2. days, 2:30-4:30 p.m. and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Individuals do not need to be Johnson County res- 1. Greenwood Mayor Mark W. Meyers and Social Executive Director Andrea Sutherland cut idents to receive assistance. There the ceremonial ribbon. 2. The renovation in progress. 3. The community turned out for the is no age limitation or income level event. 4. Food Pantry Director, Pastor Juan Carreon. (Photos by Rick Hinton) and those in need may frequent the pantry once a week. Current Social activities include a variety of exercise classes: Bingo, Euchre, wood carving, dance class- Homecroft Elementary es, Rock Steady Boxing, Bridge tour- students commemorate naments, Craft Club, Mahjong, free Sept. 11 attacks weekly haircuts and daily lunches. For more information, call (317) Commemoration – Homecroft El- 882-4810 or go to thesocialofgreen- ementary commemorated 9/11 by wood.org. having a moment of silence during dismissal. Fifth-grade student Xavier McQueen held the American flag as 3. 4. he led students to the buses. The Southside Times VIEWS ss-times.com • Week of November 21-26, 2019 9

FROM THE EDITOR HUMOR

Great American Smokeout: why nonsmokers are still at risk for developing life- threatening illnesses Today, Nov. 21, is the annual Great Amer- ican Smokeout. Held every third Thursday of November, the Great American Smoke- out, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, challenges smokers to give up cig- TOP 10 THINGS arettes for 24 hours. Though smoking rates have dropped, I AM THANKFUL almost 38 million Americans still smoke tobacco. Around half of all smokers will en- FOR IN 2019 counter smoking-related deaths. Not a smoker? This is why you should still By Torry Stiles be concerned: 10. Still mostly hunky-dory if maybe a • There are more than 480,000 deaths annually tad less hunky than dory. (including deaths from secondhand smoke). 9. I have enough humility to not be • Exposure from secondhand smoke can still humiliated by everyday troubles. cause lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. 8. The wife, kids and friends who re- • Cervical and bladder cancers occur in fuse to call the cops on me. higher frequencies in those exposed to secondhand smoke. 7. Long’s Donuts, Jimmy’s Diner and • Secondhand smoke can lead to develop- the clearance rack at Kroger. ing asthma. 6. Fluffy socks straight from the dryer. • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is 5. Neighbor dogs who are genuinely more common in babies exposed to sec- STARS & STRIKES ON THE SOUTHSIDE ondhand smoke. happy to see me. • Kids of smokers often become smokers 4. I’ m not one of the guys who was themselves. The Southside Times is all about peo- should be recognized? Email your supposed to watch Jeffrey Epstein. ple and our community. What do “Stars and Strikes” to news@ss-times. For more information, go to cancer. you like in your neighborhood? What com. Jim Coffman and Julie Lock- 3. I woke up this morning and wasn’t org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/ don’t you like? Who has done some- wood of Perry Township contributed in the news or the obituary section. great-american-smokeout. thing nice, no matter how small, and to this week's Stars and Strikes. 2. Patient editors who don’t get all hung up on that whole “dead- READERS’ WRITE line” thing. to the Greater Beech to the city of Beech Star: Star: 1. You folks are still there for me. Grove Chamber of Com- Grove for putting on a nice Thank you to Southport merce for allowing several nonprof- Veterans Day program at City Hall. its to showcase themselves at their voters who participated monthly luncheon last week. They Star: to the teachers for in 2019 election are doing things for others that of- speaking up on RED for ED ten goes unnoticed but is appreciat- day for better pay and removal of the Thanks to all the Southport voters that ed by many. ILEARN testing. participated in the May primary election as well as the November general election. Star: to the BGHS band for Star: to the Social of Green- I appreciate your confidence in me to elect wood’s grand reopening! me as the city of Southport’s next mayor. placing fourth in the state Additionally, I would like to congratulate competition (ISSMA). Carol Bowling, Jeff Vogt, Joe Haley, Charles (Buddy) Lynch and Larry Tunget on their QUOTE OF THE WEEK election wins in their respective districts for Southport City Council. I look forward BELIEVE IT! to working with each one of you beginning in 2020. Our nation has all sorts of arcane, Southport’s Swearing in Ceremony for “Reject your sense of injury and nonsensical laws on the books. Each elected officials will be this Saturday, Nov. week, we’ll share one with you … 23, at 1:30 p.m. in the municipal complex the injury itself disappears.” In Hawaii you will be fined for riding in the building at 137 Worman St. The ceremony back of a passenger car without a seatbelt; is open to the public. – Marcus Aurelius, Roman soldier however, you can ride in the bed of a James Cooney pickup truck with no safety equipment. Mayor-Elect, city of Southport Source: dumblaws.com 10 Week of November 21-26, 2019 • ss-times.com SOUTHSIDE PUZZLES The Southside Times

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FIND A FURRY FRIEND Dr. Bruce McLaughlin to retire Beech Grove from South 31 Veterinary Clinic Pet Grooming 341 Main St. | 783-DOGS (3647) PAWS FOR THOUGHT thank my incredible clients for trusting us with the care of their pets. Over the Expert Clipping, Bathing and Flea Baths, years I have met some very incredible Brushing, Nail Trimming & Teeth Brushing It is with bittersweet emotions that people and incredible pets. We’ve shared COMPLETE CARE FOR YOUR PET! I announce I am retiring from South laughs as well as tears. I now have clients beechgrovepetgrooming.com 31 Veterinary Clinic at the end of No- that are grandchildren of some longtime vember 2019. original clients. Our clinic exists because I was the founder of South 31 Vet- of their clients and their pets. 10% OFF erinary Clinic in August of 1977. It has Moving forward, Dr. Ambrous will WITH been an extremely rewarding 42 years. continue at the clinic, caring for your THIS AD 800.277.9722317.939.4839 I have had an incredible staff. Many pet’s needs. I may return from time to www.itex.comindianapolis.itex.com ■ GAMORA of my staff have worked with me for time to fill in if the opportunity pres- Gamora is a 7-month-old sweet 40 years. I also have current staff that ents itself. Dr. Stacey Shore will be tortie. She is playful, full of energy have been with the clinic for 20 and joining our staff. Dr. Shore is a grad- and absolutely loves toys. Her adop- 30 years. I could not have achieved uate from Purdue University and has tion fee is $80. the success and joy of practiced veterinary medicine for over practicing without 20 years. I am very confident that Dr. my incredible staff. I Jeff Ambrous and Dr. Stacey Shore will want to thank them provide compassionate care for your from the bottom of pet and fulfill all your pet’s needs. my heart. We also Again, thank you all for your loyalty have some new and and giving us the privilege to serve you very talented staff and your pet’s needs at South 31 Vet- South 31 Veterinary Clinic members that have erinary Clinic. and joined our team in Sincerely, Bruce McLaughlin, DVM the last two years. have partnered to offer I would be totally Dr. Bruce McLaughlin founded South 31 Veterinary Clinic in remiss if I did not 1977. He can be reached at (317) 788-0893. ■ OLIVER PET PICTURES Oliver is a 10-year-old sweet little $210 Puppy & $195 Kitten WITH SANTA man looking for a lap to cuddle in. Shelbyville Road Packages He is so quiet, kind and easygoing. SOUTH 31 VET CLINIC • 5911 SOUTH US 31 He is happy just to sit. His adoption Veterinary Hospital SATURDAY, DEC. 14 • 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. fee is $50. SAVE Timothy J. Thunell, DVM NOW! $10 per photograph All of Johnson County Humane Society’s animals are Full Service Hospital spayed/neutered and up-to-date on all vaccines, in- PROCEEDS BENEFIT ARPO ¬cluded with the adoption fee. They are always mi- 5120 Shelbyville Road, Indianapolis cro¬chipped in case they were to get out of the house. EMAIL: [email protected] $10 OFF Veterinary www.adoptarpo.org For more information or to adopt, visit the Humane 317-784-ARRF (2773) | 317-784-MEOW (6369) Services Soci¬ety of Johnson County, 3827 Graham Road, Meet our new vet Dr. Stacey Shore! Franklin, or hsjc.org. The Humane Society is open shelbyvillerdvet.net $25 Off First Visit Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from ARPO is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) noon – 5 p.m. If anyone is interested in adoption and CareCredit® (New Clients Only) organization that rescue s and fosters all-breeds already has a dog, a meet-and-greet is scheduled to Patient Payment Plans Offer not valid with any other offer. of dogs and cats until adoption make sure the animals get along. 12 Week of November 21-26, 2019 • ss-times.com NIGHT & DAY The Southside Times

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AN OPTION

For a complete listing of Southside events, FOUNTAIN SQUARE Coffee Junkiez please go to ss-times.com/category/ Pizza Junkiez night-day. Everyday Artists • Individuals of all ages are invited to explore various art mediums. Pizza and coffee may be an BEECH GROVE No art experience is required. The medium unlikely pair, yet Coffee Jukiez for this program is marbled paper prints.| Pizza Junkiez offers both, perfect BGHS Fall Musical: Into the Woods • Into Where: Fountain Square Library Branch, for the students cramming for the Woods is a musical with music and lyrics 1066 Virginia Ave. | Info: (317) 275-4390; at- exams or employees working by Stephen Sondheim and book by James tend.indypl.org/event/3134813. under deadline, needing to Lapine. The musical intertwines the plots satisfy their evening hunger and of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Per- FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP caffeine addiction. The pizzeria/ rault fairy tales, exploring the consequenc- coffee house first opened in es of the characters’ wishes and quests. Kokomo in the fall of 2005 by Old Fashioned Christmas • The Franklin Jasan Julius, who had attended a The main characters are taken from Little Township Historical Society will host its Not sure if you want a 12-foot sub or pizza? Coffee Expo in Seattle a decade Have a pizza sub: the Dorito Taco Supreme Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, annual free “Old Fashioned Christmas.” This earlier. He had a vision to open Pizza. (Submitted photo) Rapunzel and Cinderella, as well as sever- year’s event will have a Victorian theme. a drive-thru business selling al others. The musical is tied together by The evening will again include luminaria caffeinated beverages but a story involving a childless baker and his lining the pathway, the singing of tradition- wanted to create something different sausage, bacon, mozzarella, cheddar wife and their quest to begin a family (the al Christmas carols accompanied by the than similar operations. The menu offers and oregano and, for veggie lovers, The original beginning The Grimm Brothers’ Ra- building’s original antique pump organ, catchy coffee names such as Hoosier Zohan, with a hummus base, including mushrooms, onions, black and green punzel, their interaction with a witch who readings of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and Brew and Junkuccino and Frappuccino olives, tomatoes, spinach, oregano has placed a curse on them and their in- the Christmas story from Luke 2, punches, choices include Frozen Zebra and Frozen teraction with other storybook characters Cupcakes. Pizzas are even more varied, and basil. The menu also includes sub cookies and more. All are welcome! | When: sandwiches, nachos, garlic cheesy bread during their journey. Tickets are $10 for the with your choice of The Grilled Cheese, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. | Where: Franklin Township and salads. general public and $7 for students. | When: Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Road. | with a homemade alfredo base and Nov. 21-23, 7 p.m. | Where: Beech Grove Se- Info: (317) 862-1993; fths.org. covered with mozzarella, cheddar cheese and oregano; The Ricky Bobby, with LOCATION: nior High School, 5330 Hornet Ave. | Info: 1121 E. Stop 11 Road (317) 786-1447. special Junkiez sauce, pepperoni, ham, GARFIELD PARK Indianapolis, IN 46227 Artisan Holiday Market • Nearly 150 art- Job Center • The library presents a free ists and craftsman from all over the Mid- BEHIND BARS WHERE I DINE west will be at the Artisan Holiday Market service for unemployed or underemployed to help you with your holiday shopping individuals to receive one-on-one assis- and decorating. For 44 years, local Delta tance to enhance their employment skills. Pineapple Upside- Sarah Puls, Greenwood Theta Tau members from Nu Tau Chapter | When: Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-noon. | Where: have held the event the Saturday after Garfield Park Library Branch, 2502 Shelby Down Cake Where do you like to dine? Thanksgiving. The Artisan Holiday Market St. | Info: (317) 275-4490; attend.indypl.org/ Campbell’s Highland Grill enables Nu Tau Chapter to financially sup- event/2837261. Bartender: Joe Love, port nearly 20 local charities. There is a $3 What do you like Southside Indianapolis entrance fee and lunch will be available GREENWOOD to eat there? Friend pork tenderloin for purchase. | When: Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shallo’s: | Where: Beech Grove High School, 5330 Surviving the Holidays GriefShare • No 8811 Hardegan St. Hornet Ave. | Info: : Craft Fair DTT. matter how long it has been since your What do you like about this place? Indianapolis, IN 46227 It’s a good atmosphere, really welcoming loved one passed, grief can make the hol- and the owner even sat us down. Spaghetti Dinner • Servant’s Heart of Indy idays a painful time. But there’s hope. Join Ingredients and directions: will have their 16th annual Spaghetti Din- us for an encouraging seminar that will • 1 oz. Absolut Campbell’s Highland Grill ner. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner help you survive the holidays and discover Vanilla Vodka 1001 N. State Road 135 starting at 5 p.m. The cost is $10 per per- new reasons to enjoy them again. All are • 1 oz. Amaretto Greenwood, IN 46142 son, which includes spaghetti and meat- welcome. Free event for all. Registration (317) 557-4564 balls, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Each is required. | When: Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. • ½ t. lime juice person is asked to bring a wrapped “white | Where: Southland Community Church, • Splash grenadine elephant gift.” After dinner, the wrapped 5800 W. Smith Valley Road. | Info: Call Mary • Splash of Sprite gifts will be auctioned off. We will have a Gerlach at (317) 340-3284 or email ger- Compiled by Nancy Price few silent auction items this year as well. All [email protected]; griefshare.org (enter • Pineapple juice proceeds go directly to Servant’s Heart of 46142 zip code; look for Surviving the Holi- Indy. | When: Dec. 7, 6 p.m. | Where: Hornet days-Southland). Mix first five ingredients What's going on Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave. | together and pour into Info: (317) 788-9433. 9th Annual Turkey Burn • Gather your fam- 8-oz. glass with ice. Top Southside? with pineapple juice and ily, friends and arch rivals for this epically fun mix into glass. Send your news & events to: [email protected] Calendar continued on page 13. The Southside Times NIGHT & DAY ss-times.com • Week of November 21-26, 2019 13

★★✩✩✩ • R • Drama, Fantasy, Horror • 2 hours, 32 minutes An Affordable Assisted Lifestyle Community Doctor Sleep Just boring enough to put you to sleep for the Older Adult.

MOVIE REVIEW ent to King’s version. the Overlook Hotel. It is an almost de- Flannigan’s Doctor Sleep picks up on plorable sequence that again and again, an adult Danny Torrance as he strug- visually references the iconic scares APARTMENTS By Bradley Lane gles to handle the psychological toll of from The Shining while completely ig- ARE LIMITED. Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is si- the shining. It follows Danny struggling noring the context they existed in that multaneously one of the most horri- with his own psychic powers, in addi- makes that movie so disturbing. This is fying films and one of, if not the most, tion to being trust into a protective role made even worse in flashback sequenc- iconic horror films ever put to celluloid. for another person experiencing her es where Flannigan goes so far as to re- The idea of making a direct sequel to developing powers. Even at her young shoot sequences from The Shinning us- that film feels almost sacrilegious to a age Abra Stone is immensely powerful ing a look-a-like cast. lot of Kubrick and horror fans. Making and because of this, she attracts the at- The film starts promisingly enough Amenities Services a sequel to The Shining also presents tention of a group of hunters that feed with a smart, if not contrived, charac- • Private apartment with full, a unique challenge, in how embedded on shine sensitive children. ter study of an adult Danny, and then private bathroom • Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator the imagery of that film is within mod- In a word, Doctor Sleep is, hollow. slowly gets worse and worse until its Apart from the interesting direc- third act becomes nearly unwatchable. and microwave ern popular culture. Even if you hav- • Ample closet space en’t seen the original, you recognize the tion Danny’s character takes in Doc- Doctor Sleep is the worst kind of re- tor Sleep, the themes, messaging and boot/sequel/revival, the kind that ex- • Individually controlled heating and twins at the end of the hall, the tricycle air conditioning tone of The Shining are abandoned by ists to make money off the back of a ride, the elevator full of blood and Jack • Carpet in living and sleeping areas Nicholson’s iconic, “Here’s Johnny!” this sequel. By no means do I think the much better film. • Linoleum in kitchen and ceramic tile This is all to say director Mike Flan- filmmakers should have tried to just in bathroom recreate the original, but an action nigan had his work cut out for him in Bradley is a Beech Grove High School • Emergency call devices in bathroom adapting Stephen King’s follow-up to shoot-out in the woods is just so ton- alumnus and has been enamored by and bedroom ally at odds with the original, it makes film for as long as he can remember. • Pre-wired for cable TV and telephone The Shining into a feature film. It forces He is currently in his third year • Mini-blinds provided Flannigan to attempt to balance adapt- you wonder why they even bothered studying at IUPUI, majoring in Media making it a sequel to that film at all. and Public Affairs with a minor in ing King’s source material while simul- Film. Bradley can be contacted at Services taneously creating a sequel to Kubrick’s That question is later answered by the [email protected]. film’s third act, spent in its entirety at • Ongoing health monitoring and The Shining, which is drastically differ- nursing assessments • Assistance with activities for daily living: Calendar continued from page 12. dricks County District Conservationist an Church & School is holding a special bathing, dressing, walking, personal Program. New members are welcome. | event – Breakfast for Jesus! Please join us grooming and hygiene When: Nov. 21, 6 p.m. | Where: St. John’s for a morning of food, puppets and crafts • Medication reminders and assistance 5k, 5 mile and 1.75-mile run/walk to celebrate UCC, U.S. 31 and Southport Road. | Info: to celebrate the birth of our savior. This is • Three restaurant-style meals daily community/family while honoring Jamie (317) 258-7916. a free family event for all ages and is open plus snacks Sue Ramey, a dear friend who lost her battle to the public. | When: Dec. 7, 9-10:30 a.m. | • Weekly housekeeping and laundry with cancer way too soon. One-hundred per- Christmas Remembrance • Franciscan Where: Calvary Lutheran Church & School services cent of the proceeds go toward her four sons Health and Franciscan Hospice Bereave- gymnasium, 6111 Shelby St. | Info: Please • Assistance with transportation needs through “The Ramey Boys Trust Fund” to help ment are hosting a “Christmas Remem- call the church office with any questions • 24-hour staffng and reception desk them with college expenses. Register online brance” event. Participants will join oth- at (317) 783-2000. • Range of interesting and varied at racemaker.org/event/turkeyburn. | When: er families and members of the hospital programs and events Nov. 28, run: 9 a.m.; walk: 9:05 a.m. | Where: and hospice staff for a memorial service. Book Chat: Books & Brews at Shallo’s • Medicaid accepted Craig Park, 10 E. Smith Valley Road. | Info: There will be Christmas music performed • Come find your next favorite read and Mary Richardson at M.A.Richardson2006@ by a choir, guest soloist, piano, organ and support a local business at the same time Due to growth we are hiring few good sbcglobal.net or /TurkeyBurn. harp. A candle-lighting ceremony offers when we take Book Chat on the road to people. LPN’S, QMA’S and CNA’S. a symbolic way for guests to honor their Shallo’s! We’ll fill you in on new titles add- Bids 4 Kids Luncheon Auction • Green- loved ones. Those attending are encour- ed to the GPL collection and great reads wood Rotary Club is excited once again aged to bring photos of loved ones they for your Christmas shopping list. Join us to share our annual event to benefit would like to remember or honor with for a fun discussion and free light appe- children in the Greater Greenwood area, you to display on the Table of Honor at tizers. Drink and additional food purchas- “Bids 4 Kids.” We invite your partnership the front of the sanctuary. Refreshments es at your own discretion. | When: Dec. 9, in this exciting opportunity. Proceeds and fellowship will be offered following 6:30-8 p.m. | Where: Shallo’s, 8811 Hard- will benefit Greenwood Rotary projects the service. Those who respond by email egan St. | Info: Please register online at that serve kids in the Greater Greenwood or phone ahead in advance will receive a greenwoodlibrary.evanced.info/signup/ community. | When: Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m.-1 special handmade ornament from Bron- calendar or by calling (317) 885-5036. For p.m. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, ner’s Christmas Store in Frankenmuth, MI. ages 18 and over. For more information, call 310 S. Meridian St. | Info: greenwoodrota- | When: Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. | Where: South- rybids4kids.eventbrite.com or : Green- port Presbyterian Church, 7525 McFar- 317-885-4446 wood Rotary Club. land Blvd. | Info: To RSVP, contact Karla Riggs Norton at (317) 528-2636 or karla. Enjoy your week! 8601 South Shelby Street PERRY TOWNSHIP [email protected]. Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 Visit ss-times.com for weekly hellenicseniorliving-indianapolis.com The Cultivating Garden Club • Topic: Breakfast for Jesus! • The Praising news and events. “Garden Dirt.” Speaker: Bre Ollier, Hen- Hands Puppet Ministry at Calvary Luther- Managed by Gardant Management Solutions 14 Week of November 21-26, 2019 • ss-times.com LIFESTYLE The Southside Times

All I want for Christmas is my Roomba ‘Rosie’

GRAMMAR GUY ing or are used as an aside. To use That being said, you can cer- parentheses to clarify the contents tainly overuse parentheses in your of your sentence, you could write: writing. This would be like run- By Curtis Honeycutt Americans consume 70 million ning your Roomba all day, every Southside New Quiz I need a Roomba. OK, maybe pounds of tater tots per year (or day; instead of enhancing your SEE PAGE 2 the equivalent of five Eiffel Tow- life, it would just get in the way. If “need” is a strong word, but I need 1. A, 2. D, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A a Roomba. I just crunched the ers). Here’s an example of how to my Roomba (Rosie) sucked up the numbers and getting a Roomba to use parentheses as an aside: Tater tater tots I left on the floor (I prom- robotically clean my floors would tots (or – as I like to call them – ise I was going to eat them later.), Puzzle Time Answers make my life approximately 4.5 potato toddlers) are the best food I’d have to sternly (in binary lan- SEE PAGE 10 in the world. guage, of course) reprimand her. percent better. Feel free to disagree Answers to with me, but Rosie (I just named If your parenthetical clause ends This over-utilization of parenthe- HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: your sentence, insert the period ses gets in the way of an already in- my Roomba Rosie) will increase my Numbers: TWO, FOUR, SIX, quality of life. If anyone is wonder- after your parentheses (not be- teresting sentence. And – just like EIGHT, TEN, TWELVE; ing what to buy me for Christmas fore). In fact, I just illustrated the your relationship with your robot point. To take things to the next vacuum – never let parentheses Shirts: CAMP, DRESS, HENLEY, this year, now you know. POLO, TSHIRT; Feel free to disagree with me on level (like dipping your tots in sri- (or tater tots) get in the way of a racha ketchup), let’s discuss punc- good thing. Goddesses: APHRODITE, this as well: parentheses make writ- ARTEMIS, ATHENA, DEMETER; ing stronger. It’s OK if you don’t tuation inside your parentheses. If Cities: GREENFIELD, PLAINFIELD, agree with my stance because – af- the contents of your parenthetical Curtis Honeycutt is an award- clause form a complete sentence, winning syndicated humor WESTFIELD; ter all – we all have our faults. Let’s columnist. Connect with him on examine some rules on using pa- add punctuation! The brand name Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at Senators: BRAUN, YOUNG; rentheses accurately. Tater Tots is trademarked by Ore- curtishoneycutt.com. Attraction: CONNER PRAIRIE Parentheses block off informa- Ida (they were “invented” in 1953 tion that either clarify your writ- by Ore-Ida co-founders F. Nephi Grigg and Golden Grigg).

ON CAMPUS

Sabrina Maristela a member of 1girl at Ashland University

Leadership – Sabrina Maristela of Greenwood, is a member of Ash- land University’s 1girl. Maristela is majoring in political science and is a 2016 graduate of Center Grove High School. 1girl is open to all Ashland University female students with a desire to develop their own leadership skills while enhancing the lives of middle school girls through men- tor relationships. 1girl seeks to work with middle school girls with the highest need from low income areas and who are at risk for delinquency. They accomplish this goal through after-school programs that use lessons centered on developing critical think- ing, public speaking, problem solv- ing, conflict resolution and goal-set- ting skills. In addition, 1girl hosts workshops and events on campus to encourage leadership, improve professional skills and promote philan- thropy among college women. The Southside Times SOUTHSIDE MARKETPLACE ss-times.com • Week of November 21-26, 2019 15

Where to put your stuff when moving

REAL ESTATE Never place perishable foods, as short as a month, whereas oth- including pet food, into storage as ers may require a few months at it can lead to mold and give every- a minimum. By Dawn Whalen SHOP thing an unpleasant smell. Addi- Whalen Realty Group tionally, avoid placing electronics A moving truck Congratulations; you just sold and valuables into storage. Know If you don’t believe your transi- your house, but you’ve not found what to put, or not put, in storage tion will be long, then it’s possible LOCAL! a new residence and are currently is important, but so is choosing that leaving belongings in a mov- in housing limbo. Your next task the right storage solution. ing truck or van is a viable option. is figuring out what to do with all PODs This could work for those who your possessions while between may only be between living situa- properties. 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nephews. Visitation was held Nov.14 in Cassé, Tommy Ulrich and Delaney Cassé; Charles Raymond Kelley OBITUARIES the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., great-grandson, Carter Cassé; and many Indianapolis. A funeral service was held nieces, nephews and loyal friends. A funeral Charles Raymond Kelley, 83, of Beech Nov. 15 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. service was held Nov. 14 at O’Riley Funeral Grove, died Nov. 16, 2019. Charles was Shirley June Ashman Home. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. born in Owensboro, KY, the Shirley June Ashman, 87, Indianapolis, son of Raymond and Mary died Nov. 9, 2019. Born April 15, 1932 Chala Ivy Burton (Lillard) Kelley. He and his wife owned Kelley Masonry, in Indianapolis to the late Bert Lorn and Chala Ivy Burton, 24, of Indianapolis, died Ronald George Cassins Inc. He was preceded in Bertha Lou (Spann) Runyon, she attended Nov. 1, 2019. She was born Aug. 13, 1995 Ronald George Cassis, 86, of Kokomo, IN, death by his wife, Betty Washington High School. She enjoyed in Macomb, IL to Chad and died Nov. 5, 2019. All services are private. Jean Kelley Nov. 13, 2019; shopping, QVC and cherished time with Jean (Birchall) Burroughs. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted his parents; his stepson, her family. Kenny and Shirley wintered in Chala worked for Sorenson to The Cremation Society of Indiana, 4115 Timothy Jenkins; and one brother. Charles Naples, FL and enjoyed ballroom dancing. Communications as an S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46227. is survived by his stepdaughter, Cheryl She was preceded in death by her husband interpreter and enjoyed Lewis; and three grandchildren, Johnathan, of 61 years, Kenneth L. Ashman; sister, volunteering at the local Matthew and Hiro. Services for Betty and Delores Jones; and grandson, Jason animal shelter, where she Christina Freeman Charles were entrusted to Little & Sons Hendershot. She is survived by her children, loved walking the dogs. Christina Freeman was born April 22, 1953 Beech Grove Chapel. Burial was in New Bruce L. (Pamela) Ashman and Cathy S. Even after life, Chala donated her organs in Indianapolis. She grew up in Mooresville Crown Cemetery. (James) Mandleco; 10 grandchildren, to four individuals in need. She was and graduated from Mooresville High School Claudette Foster, Brett Ashman, Bryan preceded in death by her sister, Christine on 1971. Her hobbies include reading, Ashman, Kelsey Ashman, Ryan Hendershot, Burroughs; aunt, Amber Burroughs; coloring, making hand-stamped cards and Sue Malham Kiley Hensiek, Kelly Hedge, Rachel Greene paternal grandfather, Roger Burroughs; playing Zelda and Bingo. She is preceded Sue (Beatty) Malham, 84, died Nov. 3, 2019. and Angela Sherer; 19 great-grandchildren; and her father, Chad Burroughs. Survivors in death by her husband, Everett Freeman; She was born in Indianapolis Sept. 14, 1935 and sister, Sherry (Doug) Hiner. Services include her husband, Cody Burton; mother, and her parents, Carl and Mildred (Jackson) to John and Glenna (Bridgford) Beatty. Sue were held Nov. 15 at G. H. Herrmann Jeanny (Garrett) Wooten; siblings, Justin Stone. She is survived by her children, Rick attended Howe High School, then transferred Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Burroughs and Aurelia Wooten; maternal Freeman, Scott Freeman, Lori Freeman and and graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Madison Ave., Indianapolis. grandparents, James and Janice Birchall; Karl Freeman, all of Indianapolis; and two 1953. Sue was an auto claims adjuster at State paternal grandmother, Vivian Burroughs; grandsons, Jaren and Cody Freeman. A Farm Insurance for 10 years, and finished her aunts, Jill Birchall (life partner, Clint); memorial visitation was held Nov. 18, 12:30 career working as an administrative assistant Delores Elizabeth Bedwell Autumn (Ed) Hoyt; and uncle, Shawn (Lori) p.m. until the time of memorial service at 2:30 at Spivey Construction for over 30 years. Delores Elizabeth Bedwell, 91, of Burrough; and cousins. Visitation will be p.m. at G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Sue was preceded in death by her parents Indianapolis, died Nov. 11, 2019. She was held Nov. 23, 2-4 p.m. in Lauck & Veldhof Home at The Gardens of Olive Branch, 1605 S. and her husband of 56 years, Howard “Bud” born Jan. 29, 1928 in Indianapolis to the Funeral & Cremation Services, 1458 S. State Road 135. late Emmett and Maggie Mink Bustle. She Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46225. Malham. She is survived by her children, Mark was a member of the Indianapolis Baptist (Linda) Malham and Julie Malham North; Temple and OES #657. She was formerly Robert T. Gaines granddaughters, Brooke Mackenzie North employed with the Rytex Company for Marshall E. Burton and Amy (Greg) Combs; great-grandchild, Robert T. Gaines, 88, of Beech Grove, Zoey Combs; a brother, John (Linda) Beatty; many years. She was preceded in death by Marshall E. Burton, 82, of Indianapolis, died Nov. 10, 2019. Robert was born to and a sister, JoEllen (David) Furnish. Sue was four siblings. Survivors include two sons, died Nov.12, 2019. Services the late Elsie Gaines on on St. Francis Home Hospice Care for over Rev. Robert L. (Janice) Marshall and Perry were held Nov. 19 and April 21, 1931 in Paoli, IN. two years. During that time, her and her Bedwell; seven grandchildren; and several 20 at Cottage Avenue Robert was a construction family became close to the staff, who worked great-grandchildren. Services were held Pentecostal Fellowship estimator for many years directly with Sue. The family would like to Nov 16. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at G. H. Herrmann Church. Burial was in Forest at Baker Forms Co. Robert thank Sue’s nurse, Lisa Low; her social worker, Madison Avenue Funeral Home. Burial was Lawn Memory Gardens in is preceded in death by his Kathy Wilkerson; and her doctor, Dr. David in New Crown Cemetery. Greenwood. Services we wife, Alice J. Gaines; and Mandelbaum, for their constant care for Sue. entrusted to Little & Sons daughter, Mara Morgan. He Funeral services were held at St. Barnabas Beech Grove. Hans-Peter H. Blaser is survived by his children, Robert Gaines Catholic Church, where Sue was a charter and Lori Fox; granddaughter, Maranda member, Nov. 13. Hans-Peter H. Blaser, 74, of Indianapolis, (Mitchell Maxie) Morgan; and cousin, Jack died Nov. 8, 2019. He was born Nov. 17, Mary Ann Casse (Jodi) Boyd. Services were entrusted to 1944, in Bern, Switzerland, to the late Mary Ann Cassé, 68, of Indianapolis, died Little & Sons Funeral Home, Stop 11 Road Patricia Kay Merriman Herman and Ida Blaser. Peter grew up Nov. 10, 2019. Mary Ann was born Oct. 26, Chapel. Burial was in Acton Cemetery. Patricia Kay Merriman (Roth), 56, died Nov. and studied in Switzerland. He started his 1951, in Dayton, OH, to the late Victor and 14, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital South. She career with Endress+Hauser in 1966, with Veronica (Thomas) Morrison. She married was born Feb. 3, 1963 in Indianapolis to advancing roles in finance and controlling Michael R. Cassé Feb. 20, 1971 at St. Barnabas Betty Jean Kelley the late Tony and Patricia (Fateley) Roth. in England, Switzerland and finally to the Catholic Church; he survives. Mary Ann Betty Jean Kelley, 87, of Beech Grove, died Patty treasured the moments with her United States in 1995, where he started graduated from Southport High School in Nov. 13, 2019. Betty was born in Colesburg, children and grandchildren. Over the years, the Flowtec division in Greenwood. Peter 1969. She was a member of Sacred Heart KY, the daughter of the she enjoyed watching her kids play sports retired from Endress+Hauser in 2013 after Catholic Church and a former member of St. late William and Jessie and going camping with her family. She 47 years with the company and was a Roch. She loved to cook and was featured on (Wheeler) Constant. She was preceded in death by her sister, Susan general manager of Flowtec in the U.S. for Bobby Flay on Food Network in 2002. She and her husband owned (Howard) Dugan. She is survived by her the last 18 years. Peter enjoyed snow skiing enjoyed the Indiana Pacers and IU basketball. Kelley Masonry, Inc., and husband of 34 years, Ronald Merriman; with family and friends in the Swiss Alps She had a fascination with deer and always she was the office manager daughter, Jennifer (Heath) Woodlee; sons, to golfing with friends at local courses. He enjoyed a trip to Brown County, IN. She was for a number of years. She Ronnie and Ricky (Brooke) Merriman; five loved fast cars and driving fast. He enjoyed also known to enjoy an occasional trip to the was preceded in death grandchildren, Isaac, Anna, Samuel, Sophia sharing a nice bottle of wine, good food casino, where she was content in front of a by her son, Timothy Jenkins; six brothers; and Jaxson; five siblings, Lou Ann (Steve) and great conversation. He was a member slot machine. She was preceded in death and three sisters. Betty is survived by her McKeand, Michael (Gina) Roth, David of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Survivors by a brother, Victor Morrison. Survivors husband, Charles R. Kelley; her daughter, (Denise) Roth, Sharon (Jimmy) McQueen include his children, Eva Marie Blaser include her husband of 48 years, Michael R. Cheryl Lewis; and three grandchildren, and Glenn (Tara) Roth. A celebration of life and Christian Hans Peter Blaser; former Cassé; daughter, Susan Elaine Cassé (Angela Johnathan, Matthew and Hiro. Services service was held Nov. 16 at Fort Harrison spouse, Lisa (Catalanello) Blaser; a brother, Ferguson); son, Matthew M. Cassé (Christie were entrusted to Little and Sons Beech Jürg Blaser; sisters, Irene Willi-Blaser and Lallenand); brother, Thomas Morrison Grove Chapel. Burial was held in New Ruth Gyger-Blaser; and many nieces and (Andrea); grandchildren, Michael Cassé, Tyler Crown Cemetery. Obituaries continued on page 17. The Southside Times FOR THE RECORD Obituaries ss-times.com • Week of November 21-26, 2019 17

Obituaries continued from page 16. and Bill Niehaus (Jessica); brothers, Dale preschool teacher for over 23 years at Acton Morgan (Linda) and Jack Morgan (Lori); United Methodist Church Preschool. She AROUND TOWN and grandchildren, Lucas, loved spending time with her VFW Post 7119, 6525 Lee Road, Indianapolis, Lola and Libby Niehaus. A family and grandchildren. IN 46236. Arrangements were entrusted to Mass of Christian Burial was She was preceded in death Indianapolis Public The Cremation Society of Indiana, 4115 S. celebrated Nov. 15 in St. by her husband, Charles Library locations closed Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Roch Catholic Church, 3600 “Sam” Ruth. She is survived Thanksgiving Day N. Pennsylvania St., with by her daughter, Julia (Dave) burial in Calvary Cemetery. Roe; grandchildren, Nate Holiday closing – Richard Meyer Arrangements and care and Katie Roe; brothers; All Indianapolis Richard Meyer, 74, of Greenwood, died Nov. were provided by Lauck & Veldhof Funeral Bob (Sonja) Armstrong and Don (Sallee) Public Library locations will be closed 5, 2019. All services are private. Funeral & Cremation Services. Armstrong; along with her sister, Julia Wilt. Thursday, Nov. 28 in observance of arrangements have been entrusted to Thanksgiving. All locations will reopen The Cremation Society of Indiana, 4115 S. at their regular times Friday, Nov. 29. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Rev. Jack Wallace Porter Tamara Kesha Thomas Rev. Jack Wallace Porter, of St. Paul Tamara Kesha Thomas, 45, of Indianapolis, Hermitage of Beech Grove, a retired priest died Nov. 9, 2019. All services are private. Jean Marie Miller of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, died Funeral arrangements have been entrusted Jean Marie Miller, 59, of Indianapolis, died Nov. 12, 2019. Born July 28, 1927, in Barlow, to The Cremation Society of Indiana, 4115 Nov. 12, 2019. She was born Nov. 24, 1959 FL, he was the son of the late Wilburn and S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46227. in Beech Grove to the late Nellie (Duren) Porter. He was ordained Richard Arthur and Ruth a priest June 7, 1975 at the Cathedral of Ellen (Wells) Miller. Jean Saints Peter and Paul in Indianapolis. Fr. Joann Tillison Marie was a graduate of Porter served as associate pastor at St. Joann Tillison, 79, of Beech Grove, died Roncalli High School, class of Michael the Archangel and St. Gabriel Nov. 14, 2019. She was born to the late 1978; and grew up working Parishes in Indianapolis and St. Paul the Ora & Goldie Dye May 28, in the family business, Apostle Parish in Greencastle, IN. In 1979 he 1940. She loved to spend Millers Regal Market. She was named part-time associate pastor of St. time with her family and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30-plus John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. loved the holidays. She years and was a member of St. Jude Catholic While there he also served as administrator is preceded in death by Local sorority holds annual Church. She was preceded in death by her of Holy Trinity Parish in Edinburgh, IN for her brother; Robert Dye. son, James Miller; siblings, Rebecca Ann two years and in 1987 offered weekend Joann is survived by her Artisan Holiday Market (Chuck) Yager and Frances Marie Miller; and sacramental assistance at another parish. children, Cheri (Chris) Volpp, sister-in-law, Judy Miller. Survivors include He became a full-time associate pastor of Angie Isham, Carla Cothron and Tammy Holiday market – Nearly 150 art- her husband of 25 years, Gary Miller; sons, St. John in 1988 and also served as archivist Likens; grandchildren, Cristina, Erin, Elsie, Jerry (Maddie) Miller and Benjamin (Madison) ists and craftsmen from all over the and historian for the Archdiocese until his Blake, Drew, Seth, Bret and Payton; great- Midwest will be at Beech Grove High Miller, both active in military service; siblings, retirement in 1999. A dear friend survives, grandchildren, Jaxson, Aria, Benson and Kali; School, 5330 Hornet Ave., Beech Richard Miller, Mark (Lora) Miller, Matt (Dora) Fr. Gerald J. Kirkhoff, Vicar for Retired Priests and a sister, Yvonne Beckley. Services were Miller, Camilla “Cammy” (Gary) Mauzy, Edith of the Archdiocese. The funeral mass was entrusted to Little and Sons Beech Grove Grove, on Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. Marie Miller and Laura (Lee) Simmons; and celebrated at the St. Paul Hermitage Nov. chapel. Burial was in Acton Cemetery. – 3 p.m. to help with holiday shop- her two chihuahuas, Bear and Reo. A mass 16. Burial followed in the Priests’ Circle at ping and decorating. For 44 years, lo- of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 16 Holy Cross Cemetery. O’Riley Funeral Home cal Delta Theta Tau members from Nu in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial is handling arrangements. Velma L. Tomamichel Tau Chapter have held the event the followed in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements Velma L. Tomamichel, 82, died Nov. 13, Saturday after Thanksgiving. The -Ar and care were provided by Lauck & Veldhof 2019. A resident of Indianapolis, she was tisan Holiday Market enables Nu Tau Funeral & Cremation Services. Anna Patricia Revilla born Dec. 28, 1936 to Porter C. and Helen Chapter to financially support near- Anna Patricia Revilla, 25, died Nov. 15, 2019 M. (Fisher) Wallace, who preceded her in ly 20 local charities. There is a $3 en- in Redford, MI. Anna was born Jan. 4, 1994 in William M. Morgan death. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant trance fee and lunch will be available Indianapolis and graduated Christian Church. She was a graduate of Ben William M. Morgan, 55, of Indianapolis, from Decatur Central High Davis High School in 1955. She was a sales for purchase. passed away on November 10, 2019. All School in 2012. She was associate at Lazarus Department Store and services are private. Funeral arrangements often quoted by her friends also worked in the kitchen at Homecroft Southside real estate have been entrusted to The Cremation as being “a ray of sunshine.” Elementary. She was preceded in death by statistics Society of Indiana, 4115 S. Shelby St., She loved movies and her sister, Charlotte Gamble; and brother, Indianapolis, IN 46227. music and could quote Roland Wallace. She enjoyed spending time Real estate – any movie at a moment’s with her family, crocheting and singing Both Greenwood and notice. Anna is survived by her mother in the church choir. Survivors include her Southside homes continued to in- Carolyn L. Niehaus and stepfather, Jennifier and Romeo husband of 63 years, Jerry L. Tomamichel; her crease in price but spent more time on Carolyn L. Niehaus, 68, of Indianapolis, died Joson; her father, Juan (Brandy) Revilla; her three children, Patty McOuat, Nancy Bennett the market, compared to this time last Nov. 12, 2019. She was born Jan. 19, 1951 sisters, Alesha (Zakk) Carroll, Marguerite (Kenneth) and Janet Farris (Donald); eight year. According to FC. Tucker Compa- in Indianapolis to the late Jack and Nancy Kellough and Liberty Joson; her brother, grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and ny, the average price for homes sold in (Hadley) Morgan. Carolyn was a graduate Aaron Revilla; nephews, Austin, Adam, Kian a brother, Marvin Wallace. Funeral services of Warren Central High School, class of Southport was $174,385, an increase and Silas; and her grandmothers, Cheryl were conducted Nov. 18 at G. H. Herrmann of 14.8 percent from October 2018. 1969, and a 49-year survivor of multiple Cummings and Patricia Revilla. Services will Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Homes sold in Greenwood for an av- sclerosis. She was an advocate of people be held at the Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Road 135, Greenwood. She was buried in with disabilities and children, receiving a Cremation Services Nov. 21 from 5-7 p.m., Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. erage price of $188,821, a 3.1 percent Sagamore of the Wabash from Governor followed by a celebration of life at 7 p.m. increase from October 2018. South- Evan Bayh for her advocacy. Carolyn was a port homes sold in 22 days, spending homemaker who was devoted to her family 10 percent more time on the market. and served on both the local and national Lois Ruth Obituaries are printed free of charge. Funeral directors are encouraged to send obituaries and Homes in Greenwood were also on levels for the Parent Teacher Association Lois “Kay” Ruth, 77, of Indianapolis, died Nov. the market for an average of 22 days, (P.T.A.). Survivors include her husband, photos to [email protected]. Information re- 10, 2019. She was born Aug. 27, 1942 to the ceived by noon Tuesday will be published Thurs- William E. 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