William J. Croasmun Sr. 

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William J. Croasmun Sr.

 

Age 80 of Indianapolis, passed away on January 2, 2012. Bill was a Marine Veteran and was a survival of the Chosen Few. Bill is survived by his wife Betty J.

 

Croasmun, sons William Jr., Richard, Everett, Joe, John and Jim Croasmun, daughter Vickie Fox, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and sister

 

Mary Walters Hicks.

 

Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Flanner and Buchanan - Memorial Park, 9350 E. Washington Street from 10 am till the service at 1 pm. Burial will

 

follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to sign the online guest book at: http://www.flannerbuchanan.com

 

Life member of Hiram I Bearss

 

 

 

 

 

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on January 5, 2012

 

 

 

Everett J. McFarland Jr.
Everett J. McFarland, Jr. 83, Indianapolis, died Dec. 20, 2011. Services: Noon, Dec. 23 in Crown Hill Funeral Home , Remembrance Chapel, with calling from 10 a.m. ... More
 
Published in the The Indianapolis Star on December 22, 2011

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Marine Corps League Memorial Ceremony given by Jesus Quintana, James Wade, & Loren Minnix
 

Sparks, William R. II,

April 5, 2011

William Russell Sparks, II Of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born September 4, 1967 in Rantoul, Illinois to William Russell and Joyce P. (Powell) Sparks and they survive him along with his maternal grandmother, Helena Powell; daughter, Ashley Nicole Sparks; brother, Mark Allen Sparks, and several nieces and nephews. Russ was a United States Marine Corp veteran. He received many commendations for his service to the military. While on a recruiting assignment for the Marine Corp, he was involved in an automobile accident which left him disabled. Even through this tragic chain of events, he remained a steadfast Marine. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Greenwood, with burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 6 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Disabled American Veterans (DAV). To send online condolences or to sign the guestbook, please visit: forestlawncemetery-fh.com

 

Gerbig, Clifford G.

September 16, 2010

Dr. Clifford G. Gerbig 78, Indianapolis, died Sept. 12, 2010. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Sat. Sept. 18 at Christ Covenant OPC, Sheridan. Arrangements: Crown Hill Funeral Home.

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Charles I. Grant

GRANT, Charles I. - Veteran WWII, US Marines Peacefully at the Collingwood General Hospital, on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Julia and predeceased by his first wife Ada. Loving father of Joan Doyle, Lorraine Whiteford, Linda Hamer, Stuart Grant (Akiko), Caroline Grant, Betty Temple (Garry MacNaughton) and predeceased by his son Bryan Grant. Dear grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Survived by his sister Brenda Gooding. Funeral Service will be held at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10, N. of QEW) on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12 noon. Cremation to follow.
 

 

 

 

Flack, John H.

January 21, 2009
John H. Flack 81, Indianapolis died January 19, 2009. He was born June 27, 1927 in North Vernon, Indiana to James W. and Laura E. (Beck) Flack. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Audrey (Prescott) Flack; children Robert (Kandy) Flack, Thomas (Jeanie) Flack, Laura (Dave) Schenkel; 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; sisters Thelma Johnson, Opal (Lester) Hammons, Margaret Drummond, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and 12 brothers and sisters. John was a Marine Corps veteran in WW II as well as serving in China and the Korea War. He retired as a Lieutenant after serving 35 years with the Indianapolis Police Department. John was a retired Colonel in the Indiana National Guard, and a member of the following organizations: the Chosin Few, the Indiana Marine Corps League, the First Marine Division, Retired Police Officer's Association, and the FOP Lodge #86. John received the Purple Heart May 16, 1992 for wounds received on May 27, 1945 on Okinawa as well as numerous other awards and commendations. He was a highly decorated IPD Lieutenant including Policeman of the Year in 1969. Other IPD awards and accomplishments include 2 valor awards, 1 bravery award, 4 Red Cross Hall of Fame awards, and 38 commendations. John was also an accomplished military artist with several paintings residing in numerous military museums around the world including the Indiana World War Memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Flanner and Buchanan Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Chapel where visitation will be 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2009. An online obituary and register book may be viewed at: www.flannerbuchanan.com

Ward, Hazen E.                                        

August 12, 2009
Hazen Edward Ward 84, of Indianapolis, passed away August 11, 2009 at the Roudebush VA Medical Center. He was born on December 10, 1924 in Traders Point, IN to Thomas and Katie (Knipp) Ward. He married Diana Morehouse, who survives him, on August 26, 1952 in Andover, SD. He is also survived by daughters, Gayle (Mark) Harrell of Centerville, IN and Brenda Ward of Camby, IN; granddaughters, Katie (Dominic) DeLucio of Richmond, IN and Heather Harrell of Centerville, IN; sister, Mary Slagle of Lebanon, IN; sister-in-law, Fern Ward of Thorntown, IN; several nieces and nephew, and many friends. Mr. Ward grew up in Boone County, IN and graduated from Pinnell High School. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He retired in 1987 from Allison Division of General Motors after 37 years. He was Past Master of Celestial Masonic Lodge # 525 in Whitestown, IN, a life member of H.I. Bearss Marine Corps League, life member of Disabled Veterans of America, and a life member of the Loyal Escorts. He was also a 50 year member of Salem United Methodist Church, Zionsville, IN, a member of American Legion Post 79, Zionsville, IN, and a member of the World War II Round Table. Mr. Ward was a volunteer fireman with Pike Township for 25 years, a volunteer at Roudebush VA Medical Center for 15 years, and a Kentucky Colonel. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his parents; brother Kenneth Ward; and sisters, Mamie Gates and Martha Wilcox. Calling will be Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center, Zionsville, IN with Marine Corps League services at 8 pm. Funeral services will be Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, Zionsville with burial following at Salem Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Roudebush VA Medical Center, attn: Mike Wright, 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, Salem United Methodist Church Building Fund, 6701 S 800 E, Zionsville, IN 46077, or the Marine Corps League Building Fund, P.O. Box 2351, Indianapolis, IN 46201. On-line condolences may be made at www.flannerbuchanan.com

Friday August 14th 

Pall Bearers for Hazen Ward 

Jim Wade, Lorrin Minnix, Bud Albright, Phil Grabman, Dan Switzer, Tony Mongovan, 

Those taking part in the ceremony on Thursday:

 Russ Eaglin, Fred Axthelm, Dan Switzer, Don Myers, Jesus Quintana, Tom Terpanis, Martha Albright, Bud Albright, Bernie Loechel, Charley Clark, Phillip Fowler, Bill Krier

Kett, Gilbert F.

January 24, 2009
Gilbert F. Kett 77, a long time resident of Carmel, IN passed away peacefully on January 22, 2009. Gilbert was born on May 15, 1931 to Carl Edward and Jeanne May (Theis) Kett in Covington, Kentucky. He graduated from Shortridge High School followed by earning a B.S. at Indiana University in 1957. Gilbert served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954. He forged a successful career with Ryerson Steel for 40 years. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Indiana University Alumni Association, Mayor Lugar's Task Force, Zionsville Community and Carmel United Methodist Church Choir, Past President of the Eden Forest Homeowners Association, Past President of the Carmel Economic Development Commission, developer of the Flowing Well of Carmel that is in the process of being renamed The Gilbert F. Kett Memorial Flowing Well, Founder and Board Member of the Carmel Clay Legacy Fund, Carmel Chamber of Commerce Citizens Award, Contributing artist of the St. Mary's Miracle Ball, Godfather St. Mary's Child Center, President of the Five Seasons Board of Governors, Paul Harris Fellow, Recipient of 2005 Carmel Rotary Outstanding Service Award, Marine Corps League, Gyro Club of Indianapolis, F.B.I Citizens Academy Graduate, and Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Presidents Citation. Gilbert was a WWII history buff and enjoyed snow skiing, golf, was an avid tennis player and enjoyed international travel. He was also an accomplished artist, photographer, writer and illustrator. Survivors include daughter, Cynthia Ann (Daniel) Ferrulli; son, Eric Cochran (Amanda) Kett; sister, Lois Jeanne (Robert) Kiley; granddaughter, Mia Ann Ferrulli; many nieces and nephews and beloved companion of many years, Jeannine A. DeRoy and her children, Janelle (Luke) Drake; grandson, Eli Drake and Darin DeRoy. Gil lived his life with passion and love. He was a loyal friend to many and a wonderful example of putting people first in his life. He touched countless lives and was all about how he made people feel. Friends and family may gather for a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church with a visitation to follow from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel both on Sunday, January 25, 2009. You are invited to visit: www.leppertmortuary.com to leave a personal message, sign the guestbook or make memorial contributions to St. Mary's Child Center.