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Contact the Southside THIS Managing Editor WEEK on the Have any news tips? Want News Quiz WEB to submit a calendar event? Have a photograph to share? Call Nancy Price How well do you know your at 698-1661 or email her at [email protected]. Southside community? And remember, our news Test your current event deadlines are several days prior to print. knowledge each week with a little Q&A! Want to Advertise? Tony Smith is pastor of The Southside Times 1 Elevation Church in Perry reaches a vast segment Township. What is his favorite of our community with Christmas song? readership of 88%.* smari ❏ A. O Holy Night For information about ❏ B. Hark! The Herald Angels reaching our readers, Sing call Brian Ruckle at ❏ C. God Rest Ye Merry Foods served will include samples of wings, 300-8782 or email him at Gentlemen [email protected]. ❏ D. Joy to the World rib tips, gyro meat, Mexican cheesecake, and more. (Submitted photo) Which local hospital was Jay A. Collars was inducted Nov. 8. 2 Haunts & Jaunts author First Taste of SoIndy event (Submitted photo) Rick Hinton born? supports local businesses Greenwood man inducted ❏ A. St. Francis SERVING THE SOUTHSIDE SINCE 1928 ❏ B. Franciscan Health South Indy Quality of Life Plan will host its into Indiana Military ❏ C. Johnson Memorial first Taste of SoIndy Friday, Dec. 13 from ❏ D. Methodist 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Garfield Park Arts Center. Veterans Hall of Fame A PRODUCT OF Gerald Sargent Local restaurants and food vendors will Vietnam veteran SSgt. Jay A. Collars of Publisher Emeritus Where is this Friday’s First provide a variety of samples to neighbors Greenwood has been inducted into the Rick Myers, Editor/Publisher 3 Taste of SoIndy event? and visitors of Garfield Park. In addition, Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame Brian Kelly ❏ A. The Nest Event Center guests can enjoy music and chances to (IMVHOF). Collars was chosen for this Chief Executive Officer ❏ B. Garfield Park Arts Center win gift cards. All proceeds will benefit the award for bravery and courage as an Air Stephanie Dolan ❏ C. Fountain Square Theatre South Indy Quality of Life Plan. Its mission Force Sergeant while serving in South Director of Operations ❏ D. Hornet Park Community is to foster community engagement on the Vietnam in 1965. He and his crew moved Nancy Price, Managing Editor Center near Southside. six A1-E aircraft from other burning and MEMBERS OF Glenn Augustine exploding aircraft which had been hit by Digital Sales Director Which Southside school ss-times.com/first-taste- enemy 100mm mortals. Asha Patel 4 did Trey Mock, the mascot of-soindy-event-supports- Production Manager Blue from the Indianapolis local-businesses ss-times.com/greenwood- Graphic Designer Colts, visit? man-inducted-into- ❏ A. Southport Middle School indiana-military-veterans- For more information, contact us at: ❏ B. Central Elementary [email protected] ❏ C. 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Left top, Natalie, along with her siblings and friends, greet visitors at a fundraiser. (Submitted photo) | Left bottom, the Hodgsons hang out during a fundraiser. (Submitted photo) | Right, Natalie’s father, Brett Hodgson, holding 15-month-old Warren; Natalie; and Christy, holding Cameron, 3. (Photo by Neal Smith) | Below, Natalie at an event at Topgolf in Fishers. (Submitted photo) Greenwood girl waits for liver transplant Family and friends to host various local fundraisers this winter

By Nancy Price During a routine clinic appoint- constantly,” Christy noted. “Some Ella’s Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shop. Five-year-old Natalie Hodgson of ment after Natalie’s fourth birth- days she’ll take four naps a day.” In ad- The goal is to raise $50,000. Currently, Greenwood, like many girls her age, day, doctors ordered an echocar- dition, those with liver disease have about $16,200 has been raised. enjoys coloring, playing with her diogram and additional labs, which a generalized itch across the body, “We have a couple restaurant dolls and attending preschool. She confirmed she had developed hepa- known as pruritus. “She scratches so nights in the works, and we are in also likes to ride her bike, visit the topulmonary syndrome, which af- much (her body) bleeds.” As well, due the beginning stages of planning a beach, play with her little brothers fects the lungs of those with ad- to gastrointestinal issues, Natalie uses book club event that we will launch and sing in the choir at church. vanced liver disease. The only cure the bathroom more often than her in January,” Richardson said. “We are The difference is that she has a dis- for the disease is a liver transplant. peers. As a result, “she’s very self-con- also working on a yoga event for the ease that requires a liver transplant. Despite the diagnosis, “she’s do- scious (of that),” Christy said. spring and a scrabble tournament for After experiencing a normal preg- ing pretty well,” Christy said of Na- The family is now waiting on a call late winter or early spring. We would nancy and delivery, Christy Hodg- talie. “We’ve been really fortunate. from Riley Hospital for Chil- love for people to get involved!” son, Natalie’s mother, brought Na- She loves to be outside. She dren Individuals or businesses with talie home from the hospital. The loves camping, loves riding for an fundraising ideas, or those willing to new mother noticed that Natalie’s bikes with her cousins. avail- help with a fundraiser, may contact skin was turning yellow. After the We took the kids to the able Isabel Hawkins at isabelhawkins3@ baby’s first checkup, the pediatri- beach last summer and liver. The yahoo.com. cian administered a series of tests she talks about it all donor, ideally In addition, donations are accept- and determined that Natalie had bil- the time. She doesn’t a small child or ed at COTAforNatalieRose.com. iary atresia, a rare condition found like to miss anything. very petite adult, “I would also encourage people to in newborns. The bile ducts inside She’s very mother- must have the same check with their employer; many and outside the liver are scarred or ly (to her two lit- blood type as Natalie, employers will match charitable blocked. Bile is unable to flow into tle brothers). though the hospital will contributions,” Richardson said. the intestine, so it builds up in the She’s all girl, not accept a liver from a “It is our hope that individuals will liver, leading to scarring, loss of liv- she loves live donor. help share and support COTA (Chil- er tissue and function, and cirrhosis. dolls. She To help cover the cost of dren’s Organ Transplant Association) A month later, Natalie had a Kasai has three a liver, friends and family, in- for events on Facebook and via Na- operation, which allows the bile to services to cluding Mary Richardson, have talie’s website as well as talk about up- drain. Yet, for the following two-and- sing in the hosted various fundraisers at coming events and share Natalie’s sto- a-half years, she was still often admit- choir during businesses in the Greater Indianap- ry,” she added. “Lastly, it is also helpful ted to the hospital for cholangitis, an Christmas service.” olis area, including TopGolf Fish- to educate yourself and your family inflammation of the bile ducts. Yet, “she’s fatigued ers, Tried & True Alehouse and on transplant and organ donation.” The Southside Times COMMUNITY ss-times.com • Week of December 12-18, 2019 5

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Five minutes with Pastor Tony Smith Pastor of Elevation Church, Perry Township FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

One of my love languages is giving gifts. I’d FEATURE rather give than receive.” ! What is the best gift you have ever By Rick Hinton received, and from whom? How do you welcome the holidays? When I was a kid it was the action figures Christmas Gifts Big Jim and Dr. Steel, and the truck they The Friday after Thanksgiving our family rode in. That was a pretty big deal! I got goes to Monument Circle for the tree light- those after circling my wish list in the Sears ing. We stand outside, sing songs and wait catalog and giving to my parents. for them to flip the switch. We’ve done it for many years. After Thanksgiving we deco- What is your favorite rate the house and start with the Christmas Christmas tradition? songs pretty early. We’re pretty traditional – watching It’s a Won- Real tree or artificial? derful Life and Home Alone. Traditional song ... favorite is God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” Artificial ... sometimes multiple trees. We’ve had a real one a couple of times. What is your favorite that the FranklinDid Townshipyou know Historical Society When do you decorate it? Christmas memory? has published 12 books about the township, Thanksgiving night. Our daughter Samantha is adopted. She and that they’re fairly inexpensive? was 4 years old when she came into our life. How long before it’s “done for It was probably the biggest Christmas gift Go to www.FTHS.org for a complete list of publications. All are currently the season?” we got. The gift was sharing Christmas with available except for “My Home Town: A History of Acton,” which is slated her and giving her gifts. to be reprinted in 2020. All books can be purchased through the website, Generally, a few days after the first of the and the 3 pictured here can also be purchased on Amazon.com. new year. Favorite Christmas song? Favorite local shop and why? “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” ? Contact [email protected]! Questions Take Root Country Store on Madison Ave- Have you ever had a Christmas nue in Greenwood. I enjoy the Christmas mishap? Tell us about it. décor and handmade items. Our dog Revival, a German Shepherd, had Do presents go under the tree when never seen a Christmas tree. That next year wrapped or appear Christmas Eve? we had a big one ... about 9 feet high. When he saw it, he went into attack mode be- We put them under the tree, but there’s al- cause he didn’t know what it was. It scared ways something unwrapped out there on him ... it could have been worse. Christmas morning.” Your Christmas dinner. Does Santa leave special Is it formal or casual? gifts unwrapped? Casual – turkey and the fixins. We’ve had There’s always something unwrapped out ham in the past, but my doctor wants me there on Christmas morning. to stay away from pork. What is the best gift you’ve ever All I want for Christmas is ... ? given, and to whom? Good health ... my family and the church family. One year I gave my wife, Kim a little musi- Christmas is a cal church that lights up. She really wanted time for hope. Arise, one beforehand, but shine; for your light they were sold out and has come, and the you couldn’t get one. glory of the Lord Unbeknownst to her, has risen upon you. I made the effort and (Isaiah 60:1) went to great links to make sure she would have one for Christmas.

Pastor Tony Smith and his family during the recent annual Circle of Lights on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. (Submitted photo) 8 Week of December 12-18, 2019 • ss-times.com SOUTHSIDE PUZZLES The Southside Times

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For a complete listing of Southside events, door prizes, entertainment, and of course, Jockamo Upper please go to ss-times.com/category/ Santa will be in town for those wanting night-day. to make special requests. For information Crust Pizza regarding booth rentals contact Melinda Located in Old Town Greenwood, Reynolds at purseptionsboutique@yahoo. BEECH GROVE Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza has com. To enter a unit in the parade or to served Southside residents for Christmas Sing-a-Long! • Help us wel- help with this year’s event please contact nearly a decade. Owned by Mick come Santa by joining Big Daddy Jay in a Paul Hilton at [email protected]. McGrath, his wife, Nancy Duncan, Christmas Sing-a-Long. Free dinner, shar- The vendor booths will be located in the and their friends, Bob and Laura ing table, music and a visit from Santa. | Advanced Limousine building and the Stark, the family-friendly casual When: Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m. | Where: Hornet Skillman Building at 8620 Southeastern pizzeria has a separate bar area, Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave. Ave. (former Humphrey/Mahoney Chev- with specials on beer and wine rolet building), the Back Porch Garden & | Info: (317) 788-4986. throughout the week. Popular Pizza dough and sauces are made in-house and Pool and Mascari’s Cleaners. They will be pizzas include the Slaughterhouse cheeses are ground daily. (Submitted photo) Five, “five different meats, named in Family Storytime • Families are invited open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | When: Dec. 18, 1:15 p.m.; Dec. 19, 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. honor of Indy’s own Kurt Vonnegut to the library to listen to seasonal stories. our soups are all made fresh every day. | Where: The parade will start at the corner and the best seller at all three locations,” | When: Dec. 18, 6 p.m. | Where: Beech We also grind our blend of cheeses every of McGaughey Road and Southeastern Av- according to McGrath; the Cheese Louise, Grove Library Branch, 1102 Main St. | Info: with five different cheeses; the BBQ; and day.” In addition, Jockamo’s offers a 10-inch (317) 275-4560. enue and will end at New Bethel Baptist gluten-free crust, vegan mozzarella and Church. | Info: /WanamakerConnections. Thai, with homemade peanut sauce. A few of the more unusual choices include the lite dressings. Lunch specials offer guests FOUNTAIN SQUARE Tecumseh with fresh venison sausage from a choice of five different pizzas by the GARFIELD PARK the Knightstown Locker and the Creole slice with a salad or two breadsticks with with housemade etouffee sauce from dipping sauce and a drink. For dessert? Try Pajama Storytime at Fountain Square the white chocolate bread pudding. • Families with children up to age 11 are Taste of SoIndy • Join us for an evening Mama Roux on the eastside. “What makes us different is our dedication to making invited for holiday stories, songs and a of tastings from local restaurants and food vendors, music, craft beer and wine from everything in-house,” McGrath said. “Our LOCATION: craft just before bedtime. Wearing paja- dough, our sauces, our salad dressings, 401 Market Plaza, Greenwood mas is encouraged! | When: Dec. 13, 18, Garfield Brewery and SoIndy residents. 20 & 27, 6 p.m. | Where: Fountain Square Proceeds benefits the 2020 initiatives of the South Indy Quality of Life Plan. Our Library Branch, 1066 Virginia Ave. | Info: BEHIND BARS WHERE I DINE (317) 275-4390. growing list of tasting vendors include Jailbird, Rooster BBQ, Shelby Street Sa- Amy Lee, Greenwood Santa in the Square • Children and fam- loon, King Gyros, Wing Street at Pizza Peanut Butter ilies are invited to have their pictures Hut, Books & Brews, Community Hospital South and Normal Coffee. | When: Dec. & Chocolate Where do you taken with Santa, decorate cookies, hear Old Fashioned like to dine? stories and enjoy a carriage ride! | When: 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Where: Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC), 2432 Conservatory Leon’s Mexican restaurant Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-noon. | Where: Fountain Bartender: Square Library Branch, 1066 Virginia Ave. Dr. | Info: Eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-soindy-tickets-79743895137. April Martin, Southport What do you like | Info: (317) 275-4390; attend.indypl.org/ to eat there? event/3261325. Ale Emporium: Christmas at Garfield • Christmas at Gar- At lunchtime, I enjoy the 997 E. County Line Road, Greenwood, 46143 Leon bowl; it’s light and delicious. The field is a Garfield Park holiday event for chicken fajitas are always great, too. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP the whole family! Join the elves the Gar- Ingredients and directions: field Park Arts Center for holiday crafts, • Two black cherries What do you like about this place? Jingle Bell Rock Dance Party • Preschool- live music and performances. Mrs. Claus ers ages 3-6 and an adult are invited to • 2 ½ oz. simple syrup I like the casual atmosphere and the décor helps over at the Burrello Family Center is different than most Mexican restaurants! listen, jump and dance to holiday music • 3 dashes Hella chocolate bitters with cookies and crafts. Visit the Conserva- I highly recommend trying it. with Miss Kasey. Scarves and rhythm in- tory to meet Santa and see Conservatory • 2 oz. Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey struments will be provided for added fun. Crossing, the holiday train and poinsettia Leon’s Mexican Restaurant | When: Dec. 18, 1:15 p.m.; Dec. 19, 10:15 show. Spend the holidays at Garfield Park! Muddle first 1241 S. Emerson Ave. Greenwood, 46143 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. | Where: Franklin Road | When: Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Where: (317) 893-2581 Branch Library, 5550 S. Franklin Road. | two ingredients together in an old- Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conser- fashioned glass. Info: (317) 275-4380. vatory Drive. | Info: (317) 327-7183; gar- fieldconservatory.org/concross18. Add Hella chocolate Christmas in Wanamaker 2019 • Christ- bitters. Add ice. Compiled by Nancy Price mas will be here before we know it and Wa- GREENWOOD Pour Skrewball namaker will be celebrating in style again Peanut Butter What's going on this year. Christmas in Wanamaker is the Whiskey into glass. chance for the town to kick off the Christ- Holidazzle II: Dinner and Show • It’s that Southside? mas season. There will be vendor booths time of year to welcome Santa and Mrs. Stir and serve. set up around town, a parade, several of Clause but are they up for the annual Send your news & events to: the local businesses will be having open [email protected] houses, drawings for some wonderful Calendar continued on page 11. The Southside Times NIGHT & DAY ss-times.com • Week of December 12-18, 2019 11

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MOVIE REVIEW their son Henry’s best environment when it comes to relationships. His would be amongst her family in L.A. script never feels like it sides with ei- where he would have the support of ther Charlie or Nicole; rather, it shifts APARTMENTS By Bradley Lane a stable household surrounded by his focus on to their motivations for their ARE LIMITED. Intimacy with another person is cousins and a loving aunt and grand- actions and how those actions affect one of the most human experiences mother. Conversely, Charlie runs a the other person. This approach nev- one can be a part of, and it is intima- theater company in New York where er feels lopsided; rather throughout cy that is at the center of writer-direc- the family had been living togeth- the narrative we deeply relate to both tor Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story. er and sees Henry’s best option to characters so that once we arrive at However, the film focuses not on two uphold the status quo in New York. the emotional finale of the film, the people falling in love with one anoth- The film becomes a sometimes fun- audience is forced to reconcile with Amenities Services er, rather the story is all about their di- ny, often devastating, and ultimate- the fact that despite a long and ugly • Private apartment with full, ly reassuring tug-of-war between the divorce, these characters still must private bathroom vorce after a few years of tumultuous • Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator marriage. At the heart of the narra- two parties as they struggle to adjust depend on one another. This depen- to the complexities of maintaining a dency requires a level of vulnerability and microwave tive is the idea that vulnerability and • Ample closet space openness are required to sustain a re- separated family. with one another they will never be Marriage Story begins with, first able to hide from. • Individually controlled heating and lationship, but those same traits can so air conditioning easily be weaponized to hurt the other Charlie, then Nicole listing off what Marriage Story is a beautiful look • Carpet in living and sleeping areas person. Through exploration of these it is about the other person they fell into one of the most difficult experi- • Linoleum in kitchen and ceramic tile ideas Marriage Story serves as a po- in love with during their relationship ences two people could ever have to go in bathroom etic reaffirmation of the value of inti- and parenting of their son Henry. through together and is one of the year’s • Emergency call devices in bathroom macy in relationships, while exploring, After learning about the characters most thoughtful and tender films. and bedroom from the perspective of one another • Pre-wired for cable TV and telephone and even accentuating, the pain and • Mini-blinds provided danger associated with fully opening we are ingeniously introduced to the yourself up to another person. characters’ flaws, strengths and inse- Bradley is a Beech Grove High School curities of the two that perfectly set alumnus and has been enamored by Services The film follows Charlie (Adam film for as long as he can remember. • Ongoing health monitoring and the stage for the film’s events. Only He is currently in his third year Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johans- nursing assessments made more impactful by Driver’s, and studying at IUPUI, majoring in Media son) as they navigate an often tricky and Public Affairs with a minor in • Assistance with activities for daily living: and ill-communicated divorce that especially Johansson’s, career defin- Film. Bradley can be contacted at bathing, dressing, walking, personal [email protected]. tears their family between two sides ing performances. grooming and hygiene of the country, New York and L.A. Despite centering on a divorce Ba- • Medication reminders and assistance Nicole is under the impression that umbach’s film is assuredly hopeful • Three restaurant-style meals daily plus snacks • Weekly housekeeping and laundry Calendar continued from page 10. annual Christmas concert. Narrated by and open to the public. | When: Dec. 14, services Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers, this musi- 7 p.m. | Where: Holy Rosary Parish, 520 • Assistance with transportation needs cal event is packed with festive Christmas Stevens St. | Info: (317) 236-1483; ctuley@ • 24-hour staffng and reception desk Christmas tradition of delivering goodies favorites, multimedia, special guests and archindy.org; voxsacra.com. • Range of interesting and varied and cheer? You guessed it … just as the big a visit from Santa. Directors Ora Pember- programs and events night approaches, not one but BOTH come ton and Randy Greenwell will be con- SOUTHPORT • Medicaid accepted down with the flu! But not to worry, their ducting the not-for-profit 80-plus piece special elf nephew comes to the rescue band of volunteer musicians, plus spe- Due to growth we are hiring few good and adds a little bit of dazzle while he’s at SIS Annual Christmas Concert • SIS people. LPN’S, QMA’S and CNA’S. cial gusts including Liz James, Whiteland (Sisters in Song) is 50-plus gals who rep- it! Ticket prices start at $42.50; price include High School’s choir director, and a troupe taxes, gratuities and ticket transaction fee. resent 22 churches on the Southside. We of dancers from Style Dance Academy. | sing every Friday morning homes, as- | When: Thursdays-Saturdays, Now through When: Dec. 15, 2 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Dec. 21, 7 p.m. | Where: Stage to Screen Stu- sisted living and etc. from the Southside High School auditorium, 615 W. Smith Val- of Indy to Franklin. We started doing a dios, 916 E. Main St. | Info: (317) 360-2733; ley Road. | Info: greenwoodband.org. cateredcabaret.com/shows. Christmas concert last year and had a really great turnout so we’re doing it again Joyful Sound • Joyful Sound is a profes- INDIANAPOLIS this year. | When: Dec. 15, 5 p.m. | Where: sional handbell choir based out of Green- Southport Heights Christian Church, 7154 wood and has been performing and ed- Vox Sacra Annual Christmas Concert • Mcfarland Road. | Info: (317) 783-7714; ucating the community since 1999. All Vox Sacra (Sacred Voice), the Schola Can- southportheights.org. For more information, call concerts are family-friendly and open to torum of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the public. Admission is free, though a do- joined by the Archdiocesan Youth Choir, 317-885-4446 nation to Joyful Sound is welcome! | When: is presenting two opportunities to spend Dec. 13, 7 p.m. | Where: First Baptist Church an evening filled with sacred music as we Enjoy your week! 8601 South Shelby Street of Greenwood, 99 W. Main St. | Info: joyful- prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 sound.info/upcoming-concerts. of Christ. The Schola’s fourth annual con- Visit ss-times.com for weekly hellenicseniorliving-indianapolis.com cert of Advent and Christmas music fea- news and events. Christmas Concert • The Greater Green- tures works by Byrd, Palestina, Pearsall, Managed by Gardant Management Solutions wood Community Band is performing its Stopford and more. The concert is free 12 Week of December 12-18, 2019 • ss-times.com SOUTHSIDE MENUS The Southside Times

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State Rep. Bob LOCAL! Behning visits Southport Middle School Newly elected Southport Legislation – Southport Middle officials take office School welcomed Representa- FINANCES tive Bob Behning. Pictured, from Indianapolis Colts mascot Election – Recently-elected left to right: Principal Stephanie visits Southport Academy Southport officials took the oath Quinlan, Giovanni Ramirez, Jo- of office Nov. 23, administered hana Dempsey, Aiden Hickman, Presentation – Southport Acad- by the honorable Judge John Kit- Trenton Filzen, Trent SIzemore, emy held a special assembly host- ley. Pictured from left, District 2 Merry Katie Metzger, Carter McGaha, ing Trey Mock, better known as Councilor Carol Bowling, District Elijah Deaton, James Perez, Lau- mascot Blue from the Indianapo- 1 Councilor Jeff Vogt, Judge Kit- Christmas ren Lowry and Rep. Bob Beh- lis Colts! Trey spoke with students ley, District 3 Councilor Joe Ha- ning. He toured the building and about the importance of giving ley, Councilor-At-Large Charles had a conversation with Principal back to the community and learn- During this holiday Lynch, District 4 Councilor Larry Stephanie Quinlan and Assistant ing to choose to love one another Tunget and Mayor Jim Cooney. season, we wish Superintendent Robert Bohannon instead of passing judgement and Clerk-Treasurer Diane Buchanan you all the best. about the teachers, students and bullying. He encouraged students was not able to attend the ceremo- curricular offerings at SMS. Rep to leave Southport Academy bet- ny. Those elected will begin their Behning was able to share his vi- ter than they found it, providing a terms January 2020. sion of future legislation that may pin to remind each student to take impact education. care of one another.

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Flack, Morgan Williams (Nathan), Taylor Hall, VIEWS OBITUARIES Colin Hall, Cruz Hall and great-grandchildren, Maddox, Aliviah, Madason, Aidan, Ava, Aristella and Addison. Visitation was held Dec. 8 at G. H. Donald F. Behrens Sr. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The Donald F. Behrens Sr., 85, of Greenwood, died Gardens of Olive Branch, 1605 S. State Road 135. Dec. 2, 2019. He was born Dec. 27, 1933 in A funeral service was conducted on Dec. 9. She Indianapolis to the late Fred and Ella Behrens. was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Southport Masonic Lodge # 270, Scottish Joseph Francis Kieffer Rite and the Murat Shrine. He served many areas Joseph Francis Kieffer, Jr., 92, of Indianapolis, died in his church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nov. 29, 2019. Joe was born in Beech Grove Sept. June and his siblings. Survivors include his sons, 18, 1927 to the late Joseph Francis, Sr. and Matilda Donald (Patricia) Behrens, Jr. and David (Sally) (Schafer) Kieffer. On April 23, 1949 he married Behrens; four grandchildren, Patrick, Jennifer, Grace (Lynskey) Kieffer, who survives. Joe was a Allison and Emily. Services were held Dec. 5 at G. graduate of Cathedral High School. Joe worked H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. for Naval Avionics, retiring as a foreman in 1988. St. Rd 135, Greenwood. He was buried in Forest Joe was a longtime member of St. Jude Catholic Lawn Memory Gardens. Church and previously St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church where he was a eucharistic Susan Kay Browning minister. Joe was also a member of the Catholic Susan Kay Browning, 71, of Greenwood, died Dec. Order of Foresters. Joe truly loved the outdoors; 5, 2019. She was born May 4, 1948 in Indianapolis he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Joe to the late Devota (Floyd) & William Alexander. especially loved ceramics and woodworking. She graduated from Shortridge High School in If the radio was on, Joe was often listening to 1966. She married Richard A. Browning Sept. 7, country western music. Joe is preceded in death 1968. He proceeded her in death March 5, 2008. by a son, Joseph Kieffer. Joseph is survived by She is survived by her two children, Stacy Roycraft his wife, Grace (Lynskey) Kieffer; children, Mary (Kevin) and Wendy Browning; grandchildren, Kay (Paul) Segasser, Patricia (Charles) Parker, Sydney Roycraft, Nolan Roycraft, Dylan Bastin and Liz (Danny) Appleby, Ed Kieffer, Kevin (Jenny) Hailey Bastin; a sister, Bette Erxleben (Walter) and Kieffer and Christine (John) Hamilton; nine James Alexander. Upon wishes the family will hold grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The HUMOR a private memorial. Arrangements were entrusted funeral mass was celebrated Dec. 5 at St. Paul to G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home. Hermitage. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis. Arrangements were handled by Top 10 Things I’ve Learned Karen Kay Bumpus Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home. from 50+ Years of Christmas Karen Kay Bumpus, 62, of Bargersville, died Dec. 8, 2019. She was born July 23, 1957 in Harrisburg, Kevin Thomas Kowalik Television Specials PA to Henry and Blanche Shank. Karen worked Kent Thomas Kowalik, 53, of Indianapolis, died with computers and customer service for many Dec. 3, 2019. Kent was born Jan. 23, 1966 in Orange, years. Karen is survived by her husband, Gary CA to the late Thomas J. & Charlotte (Pieper) Bumpus; stepchildren, Melissa and Gary II; Kowalik. Kent graduated from the University of By Torry Stiles 5. If I could’ve talked my buddy in grandchildren, Alexis, Tyson, Kiana and Lucas; as Wisconsin, Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree. After graduation, Kent pursued a career in real grade school to lick the flagpole, I well as her sister, Sharon (Jerry) Williams; and her 10. Santa’s reindeer don’t poop. family. No services are scheduled. Arrangements estate development. Kent was known for his love would’ve done it in a heartbeat. are entrusted to Simplicity Funeral & Cremation of music and ability to play multiple instruments; 9. The Grinch story would’ve ended Care, Indianapolis. some of his favorites included the piano and 4. Santa could stand toe-to-toe with the guitar. Kent also enjoyed jogging, snow a lot sooner if he just had a pair of Superman, but I think Wolverine Dr. Scholl’s shoe inserts and a de- skiing and financial investing. Along with his would be a tough fight. Michael Eakle parents, Kent is preceded in death by a nephew, cent cardiologist. Micheal Eakle, 44, of Indianapolis, died Dec. Colin Kraus. Survivors include his siblings, Jeff 3. Elves should not be trusted with 4, 2019. Born Dec. 20, 1974 in Indianapolis, 8. S anta doesn’t mind stowaways as (Cindy) Kowalik and Kerri Kraus; and nephews, power tools. he attended Manual High School. He enjoyed Kent (fiancée, Stephanie) Kraus and Kyle Kraus. long as they are wearing pajamas. fishing and hunting with his dad. His other Graveside services for Kent will be held privately. 2. The girl in the Hallmark movies 7. Elve s and Victorian Londoners are hobbies included water and snow skiing, softball Final care and arrangements are entrusted to the will fall in love with the guy in the and baseball. He was preceded in death by his Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, Indianapolis. naturally gifted dancers. plaid shirt. mother, Penny Eakle in 2006 and son, Michael 6. Ne w England is full of family inns Eakle Jr. in 1995. Survivors include his father, 1. Christmas, as we know it now, Leon (Eva Beatty); four children, Michaela, Ryan, Joseph A. Lewis on the verge of bankruptcy. would not exist without Jewish ac- Michael and Briana; two sisters, Kimberly (Devin) Joseph A. Lewis, 85, of Indianapolis, died Dec. 7, 2019. Lewis was born Dec. 16, 1933 in Indianapolis tors and Japanese animators. Hale and Kristy (Michael) Barron; three nephews, Donovan (Emily) Hale, Kevin Wright and Kobe to the late Joseph A. and Thelma (Harms) Lewis. Wright; a great-niece, Marley Mae Hale; with a Following graduation from Emmerich Manual QUOTE OF THE WEEK granddaughter, London on the way. Services High School, Joe served in the United States Army were held Nov. 9 at G. H. Herrmann Greenwood during the Korean War. He worked as a forklift Funeral Home at The Gardens at Olive Branch, driver for John Sexton & Company for 42 years. He 1605 South State Road 135. Burial will be at Forest was also employed at Wilson Bros. Cadillac Corner. Lawn Memory Gardens. An avid sports fan, Mr. Lewis enjoyed watching IU basketball and the Cincinnati Reds. Joe will be remembered for his honesty and generosity. Sue Karen Hall In addition to his parents, he was preceded in “If opportunity doesn’t knock, Sue Karen Hall, 80, of Indianapolis, died Dec. death by his wife of more than 50 years, Shirley 4, 2019. Born Jan. 15, 1939 in Danville, IN to (Fishburn) Lewis; and two sisters, Josephine Archer build a door.” William Milton Berry and Norris Berry, she was and Edna Ann McCarty. Survivors include one a member of OES and enjoyed spending time daughter, Sherri (Ken) Massie; sisters, Evelyn (the – Milton Berle with her family, gardening and her dog. She is late Gene) Hemelgarn and Alice (Jack) Shuford; proceeded in death by her husband, Donald brother, Harold “Bo” Lewis; grandchildren, Christie American comedian Hall; children, Ronnie Hall and Carey Hall; and (Daniel) Boat, Erin Massie and Terri Gast; and great- grandchildren, Shauna Hall and Danielle Hall. Survivors include a brother, Bill Berry (Sandy); a son, Barry Hall (Amanda); grandchildren, Amanda Alumbauh (Nick), Raymond Schum, Christopher Obituaries continued on page 17. The Southside Times FOR THE RECORD Obituaries ss-times.com • Week of December 12-18, 2019 17

Obituaries continued from page 16. the Vietnam War and married Sally Dec. 16, Randell Alan Newman Alisha Sykes, Paul Sykes Jr. and Sonya Tunstall; 1972. Together they enjoyed nearly 47 years of nephew, Andre Conner; cousins, Mai’lisha Strane Randall Alan Newman, 66, of marriage. He retired from Navistar International and Joshua Gill; and paternal grandparents, Hazel Indianapolis, died Nov. 30, 2019. He grandchildren, Harrison Boat and Beckett Massie. in 2004, where he worked as a machinist. He was (Harold) Tunstall-Hooks and Charlis Tunstall. He was owner of the Compass Rose Visitation will be held Dec. 13, 4-8 p.m., in the an avid gardener who could grow both flowers was also survived by many friends and additional Taxi Company of Southport, and a O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis. and vegetables, and a sports fan who rooted family. Services were entrusted to Little and Sons former longtime driver for Yellow The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Dec.14 at for the Colts and Notre Dame. He is preceded Funeral Home on Stop Eleven Road. Cab and Indy Airline Taxi. Newman the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant in death by his son, Seamus McKenna; parents, was a lifelong resident of Cemetery, Glenns Valley. Frank and Margaret McKenna; and four brothers. Indianapolis, played football at Manual High Gary Beryl Underwood James is survived by his wife, Sally McKenna; School, graduated in 1972 and played minor Gary Beryl Underwood, 69, lifelong son, Timothy McKenna; grandchildren, Erin Ted Maple league baseball for a short time. His father, Ralph resident of the Southside, died Dec. McKenna and Meghan McKenna; sisters, Cathy, Ted Maple, 96, died Dec. 7, 2019. Ted was born A. Newman, Sr., preceded him in death. Newman 3, 2019. Gary was born to Beatrice Josie, Margi and Betsy; as well as a host of in Waldron, IN in 1923, where he developed his is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cindy Newman; and Lonzo Underwood Oct. 26, nieces and nephews. No services are scheduled. love of music in the Waldron High School band. daughter, Sheena (Thomas) Winn; son, Chris 1950. He graduated from Southport Arrangements were entrusted by Simplicity After serving in the Navy during WWII, he went Newman; and his mother, Lila Newman; five High School in 1968 and went on to Funeral & Cremation Care, Indianapolis. on to work as a safety engineer for 21 years. grandchildren, Cody C., Ryan C. and Sean C. work as a senior lab technician at Eli He married Patricia June Thacker in 1949. Ted Newman and Isabella “Izzy” and Charlie “Char Lilly for 32 years. When he retired, he loved to loved the piano. He and his family attended Alan Leroy Meese Char” Winn; sister, Laura Reading; and brothers, spend time gambling and being with family. He Life Tabernacle for several years. He and Pat Alan Leroy Meese, 80, of Beech Ralph A. “Andy” Newman, Jr. (Pam), John Newman was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, were more recently attending Stones Crossing Grove, died Nov. 28, 2019. Alan was (Christa) and Tom Newman. Visitation was held Larry Underwood; and his son, Devon Church in Greenwood. The two of them had a born Feb. 18, 1939 to the late Dec. 7 at Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel, Underwood. Gary is survived by several traveling musical ministry. For 40 years, Ted and Rosene (Boothby) Meese and 3333 E. Thompson Road. remaining siblings and extended family, Brenda Pat also performed in plays together through Roger Schultz Meese. He is also Bertel (Joe), Sherry Underwood, Jerry Underwood the Christian Theological Seminary. In their later preceded in death by his sister, Maria Jessie Sparkman (Shirley), Michele Cambridge (Steve), Mike years, they were given an opportunity to record Brenda Meese; son-in-law, Edmond Underwood (Carla Myers), Sherry Henry Maria Jessie Sparkman, 78, of Indianapolis, and perform their gospel music. He was preceded Thurman; grandchild, Sara Collins; and infant twin (Cameron) and Sharon Chandler (Jason); and one died Nov. 27, 2019. She was born April 19, in death by his mother, Glenna Roberts; and sister, siblings. Alan retired from Eli Lilly. He was a past daughter, Nicci Fravel; and two grandsons, Dylan 1941 in Austin, TX to the late Uvaldo Rodrigues Helen (Maple) Hantzis. Ted is survived by his wife, master of the Beech Grove Masonic Lodge and and Daniel. He is also survived by several nieces, and Elivera Flores. She attended Villa Baptist Patricia; daughter, Regina Maple-Carley (Rob); past patron of Eastern Star. Alan is survived by his nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Gary Church in Indianapolis. Survivors include her son, Matt; and grandson, Taylor Carley; his nieces, wife, Susan (Helkema) Meese; daughters, Elaine only wanted a graveside service. Graveside children, Rudy Gil, Maria Cahill, John Travison Shirley Halterman (Dave) and Sandee Keller; and Stroud (Randy), Barbara Koenig, Sheila Thurman services will be conducted Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at and Sandy Reese;13 grandchildren; four great- nephew, James Hantzis, Jr., as well as several and Lenore Gallagher (Paul); son, Jeff Meese Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. grandchildren; and several brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law and other nieces (Trinity Collins); sister, Noreen Preston; nieces and nephews. Services were held Dec. 6 at and nephews. Services were held Dec. 7 at G.H. grandchildren, Allen Rushing, Adam Rushing, G.H. Herrmann East Street Funeral Home, 1505 S. Herrmann Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Road 135, Amanda Groover, Kaitlin Koenig, Jessica Koenig, East St., Indianapolis. Greenwood, IN 46143. Elizabeth Loy, Greg Gallagher, Emily Meese, Obituaries are printed free of charge. Funeral Maxwell Meese, Lily Meese and Anna Blackburn; directors are encouraged to send obituaries and Martha Jane May and great-grandchildren, Nathaniel McQuay, Gary W. Spear photos to [email protected]. Information re- Remington Terry, Joseph McQuay, Ramsey Gary W. Spear, 66, died Dec. 8, 2019. He donated Martha Jane May, 80, of ceived by noon Tuesday will be published Thurs- Rushing, Zeke Rushing, Jonathan Misner, Kinlee his body to I.U. Medical School. He was born Oct. Indianapolis, died Nov. 28, 2019. day, space permitting. Groover, Maddilynn Rushing, Kylee Groover, Sofia 29, 1953 to Robert and Doris Spear, was raised in She was born in Batesville, IN to Lane, Junior Flowers, Brody Rushing, Blake Lee Beech Grove and graduated from Beech Grove the late Clyde and Lois Flowers, Juliana Gallagher and Ryder Loy. Services High School in 1972. Gary had many occupations (Tarpenning) Vankirk. She was a we entrusted to Little & Sons Funeral Home, over the years including the last 18 years at file clerk with State Life Insurance Complete Beech Grove Chapel. Burial was at Washington Klosterman Bakery. He is preceded in death by Company in Indianapolis in her Park East Cemetery. his mother. Survivors include his father; siblings, Burial Package earlier years. She was a longtime member of Gordon, Tim (Janice), David (Margaret) and Susan Southwood Baptist Church and a lifetime (Paul) Ware. A memorial celebration of life will be $ member of the VFW Auxiliary 2999 and made an Clark Elijah Morris in the spring of 2020 at Knob Hill, Lake Lemon. 2000 Honorary Citizen of Beech Grove for her Clark Elijah Morris, Indianapolis, died Dec. 2, volunteer work at St. Frances Hospital. She was a 2019. He was 22. He was born Sept. 3, 1997 in cat lover and loved being outdoors. She was Shelbyville, IN, a son of Joy D. Morris. Clark was Amanda Jo Steagall • Opening & Closing preceded in death by her first husband, Joye employed in the construction industry and Amanda Jo Steagall, 29, of Indianapolis, died Branden; her second husband, Thurman May; had attended the Church of the Firstborn in Dec. 4, 2019. Amanda was born March 17, • Concrete Container her infant son; and her brothers and sisters. She Indianapolis. He is preceded in passing by his 1990 in Beech Grove to the late Rick Steagall • Tent & Chairs is survived by her good friends and neighbors, grandmother, La Verne Morris. Clark is survived and Kim (Crandell) Vinson. Amanda graduated Debra Brant and Hilda and Leo, Michael and by his mother, Joy Morris; his son, Elijah Friend; from Franklin Central High School in 2009. • Purchase At Need Ashley Cooper, Corey Cheshier and her church his biological parents, Brandy (Tom) Oleksiak Amanda loved roller skating and dancing. family. Services were entrusted to Little & Sons and Dustin Hunt; his grandparents, Rex Morris, She loved little kids and caring for her nieces • Any Gravesite You Choose Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel. Burial will Cindy Murphy and Carol Hunt; his brothers and and nephews who loved calling her Aunt AJ. be in the Booher Cemetery in Napoleon, IN. sisters, Bryant Morris, Marc Morris, Miya Morris, Amanda is preceded in death by her father, Rick Tyee Morris and Sabrea Morris; an aunt, Faith Steagall; her paternal grandmother, Sandra David Wayne McKee (Shane) Pilon; an uncle, Shawn (Rebekah) Morris; Pettaway; and her great-grandmother, Gloria as well as several cousins. A Celebration of Life Pugh. Survivors include her mother, Kim (Gary) David Wayne McKee, 47, died Dec. 2, 2019 in is being planned and those arrangements are Vinson; siblings, Andrew M. (Shannon) Steagall, Beech Grove. He loved spending time with pending at this time. Christopher (Megan) Hawn, Ashley Stegall and his grandbabies. He was a drummer, loved to Sasha Tuason; nieces and nephews, Mason, build computers, made burgers and was an Parker, Brayden, Carson, Hudson, Haiden, Iron Maiden fan. He is survived by his parents, Judith Ann Morrison Kaylin, Levi, Raegan, Avelina and Bennett, Jr. Donald and Carolyn McKee; his wife, Joan; his Judith Ann Morrison, 81, died. She is preceded in Services were held Dec. 6 at the Daniel F. O’Riley siblings, Micheal (Kris) and Peggy; his children, death by her husband, Michael E. Morrison. She Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis. Dillon (Rachel) McKee, Brandi (Harley) Lacefield had four siblings, Jane(Bob) Shadbolt, Bill(Debbie) and Brittany Wilson; four grandchildren, Lianna, Zimmermann, Dave(Marilyn) Zimmermann ALL ADULT PLOTS $675 Isaiah, Olsen and Miles. Visitation was held Dec. 9 and Don (Sandy) Zimmermann; three children, Andrew V. Tunstall COLUMBARIUM NICHE at G H Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, Tim Morrison, Tedd(Jill) Morrison and Jaynie Andrew V. Tunstall, 19, of $950 - $1150 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Morrison-Davis (Brad); three grandchildren, Indianapolis, died Nov. 24, 2019. Mike(Kaylee) Davis, Gus Davis and Elise Davis; Andrew was preceded in death by James Bernard McKenna and three great-grandchildren. Family & friends his maternal grandparents, Linda are welcome to gather in her memory Dec. 15 Jones and Paul Sykes Sr. Andrew is 2703 S. Meridian Street James Bernard McKenna, 72, of Indianapolis, at Copper Chase at Stones Crossing apartment survived by his parents, Marcus and Indpls. IN, 46225 – (317) 786-7733 died Dec. 7, 2019. He was born April 21, 1947 in clubhouse, 2345 Thorium Drive, Greenwood, IN Karla Tunstall; sister, Carla Sykes; Indianapolis to Frank and Margaret McKenna. 46143 from 2-9 p.m. twin brother, Anthony Tunstall; aunts and uncles, concordiacemeteryindy.com James served his country in the Army during 18 Week of December 12-18, 2019 • ss-times.com PLACES OF WORSHIP The Southside Times

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