Donald E. Rygelski, age 83, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Reid Health. On December 28, 1963 he married Martha "Joan" Fitzgibbons, they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this month.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Martha; children Jon Rygelski (Shireen Fazal), Beth Burkhart and Joseph Rygelski; grandchildren Katlyn Burkhart, Jessica Burkhart, David Burkhart, Josie Rygelski and Kurt Rygelski; siblings Mary Lou Ryan and William Rygelski. In addition to his parents Donald is preceded in death by his brother Thomas Rygelski and sister Carol Schoenfeld.
Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday December 7, 2023 at St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Marty (Suzie) Suzette Jones, age 74, of Richmond Indiana, joined her husband, John in the house of the Lord, Friday, November 24, 2023. Suzie is survived by her Daughter: Sherri (Frank) Lahman of Richmond, IN; Son: John (Mindy) Jones II of Beech Grove, IN; Grandchildren: Heather (Will) Davis, John (Brittany) Jones III, Jennifer (Ethan) Wyatt, Destiny Jones, Hannah Jones, Jessica (Kyle) Grubb, and Kimberly Lahman. Great-Grand-Daughters: Elizabeth Davis, Emily Davis, and Vivian Wyatt, Her Brother: John Mitchell (Keri) Mathews; Brothers-in-laws, Sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, many close friends and her beloved dog Gunner. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, husband: John C. Jones; Special Friend: Charles (Charlie) Weiss; Sister: Betty Breeden; Brothers: Russell (Stewart) Mathews and William (Bill) Mathews; and Nephews: Russell Mathews and William (Jason) Mathews; and Niece Angela Abney. A Catholic Mass will take place Wednesday December 6, 2023 at 12pm at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Richmond. Committal services will take place at Earlham Cemetery Mausoleum following the Mass.
Gertrude A. Mays age 93 of Richmond died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Reid Health after an extended illness. Survivors include three children James L. (Lucy) Mays of Fairfax, Virginia, Stephen Mays of Oxford, Ohio, Suanna M. (Mike) Ponder of Richmond, and Joseph Mays of Louisville, Kentucky, twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her husband James died May 9, 2014.
She is also preceded in death by her son Mark D. Mays, a grandson Kenton Mays, a daughter-in-law Peggy Mays, her parents, two sisters Agnes Eileen McCarthy, and Mildred Brunk, and two brothers Charles and Tom McCarty. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. Mary's Church with Rev Nick Pagano officiating. The burial for Gertrude will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Howard L. Turner, 89, went to his heavenly home on November 27, 2023.Howard married Edna Ketron Turner who preceded him in death in June 2021. They had 63 years together. Howard is survived by his children Diana (Steve) Nall, Karen (Jim) Rohe, Jane (Larry) Selvidge, Howard A. (Christina) Turner, Mark Turner, Anna (Jim) Stuckey, and Krista (Stuart) Mann; his sister, Jane Johnson, his sisters in law Rose Turner, Joyce Turner; Edna’s siblings Melvin (Judy) DuVall, John (Linda) DuVall, and Robert DuVall. Howard was also preceded in death by his parents, Anna Elizabeth (Paradieck) and Howard A. Turner, siblings Helen (Walt) Leslie, Carl (Jane) Turner, Mary (Bill) Ryan, Martha (Phil) Rouleau, Evelyn (Bob) Williams, Alice (Joe) Austerman, Elmer (Nora) Turner, Robert (Matilda) Turner, Edward Turner, Arthur (Catherine) Turner, Fred Turner, brother in law Edward Johnson and sister in law Sue DuVall. A Liturgy of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 1, 2023, at Holy Family Church with Rev. Nick Pagano officiating; burial will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery.
A group of men and women form this ministry to show compassion and love to those who are grieving the death of their beloved ones. This bereavement ministry is where we need more help. Please contact the parish office if you would like to help/donate to support the grieving members of our parish.
When a loved one passes on, families who request this service will experience the love of Christ through the selfless service of their brothers and sisters in the Lord. Generous-minded fellow parishioners volunteer their time and share their provisions with the hurting family and friends of those who have gone home to God. Volunteers donate food and/or may help with the set-up, serving and clean-up of a luncheon immediately following the funeral services. The dinner will normally be held in the Atrium of Charles Mosey gym on the campus of Seton Catholic High School.
Contact(s): Mary Purcell 765-962-2739