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     Wilton Clyde Via was buried at Black Cemetery, Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois.³ He was born on April 21, 1939 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁴ He married Darla Jean Shirley in March, 1959 at Limestone Co., Alabama.⁵ Wilton Clyde Via and Darla Jean Shirley were divorced on September 30, 1982 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁸ Wilton Clyde Via died on August 27, 2012 at Flagstaff, Coconino Co., Arizona, at age 73.

     Her Social Security Number was 306-18-3189.² Clara Josepha Mangin was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 435 West Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on April 25, 1918 at Washington, Delaware Co., Indiana.^2,3 As of January 17, 1942,her married name was Via.¹ She married Fred Jefferson Via Sr., son of Wilton Amos Via and Ella G./J. Kelley, on January 17, 1942 at Marion Co., Indiana.^1,4 Clara Josepha Mangin died on October 29, 1999 at Indiana at age 81.^2,5 She Clara J. Mangin Via, 81, Indianapolis, died Oct. 29. She was a homemaker. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. She was the widow of Fred J. Via Sr. Survivors: children Wilton C., Fred J. Jr., Joseph E., James A. Via, Mary E. Loftus, Susan J. Nalley, Alice A. Benjamin; sisters Rita Bowling, Alma Wichman, Sister Judith Mangin; 10 grandchildren; a greatgrandchild. on October 30, 1999.⁴

     Fred Jude Via Jr. was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 435 West Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁷ He was born on January 11, 1943 at Washington, Daviess Co., Indiana.^5,6,2 He married Vernadean Patricia Fox on November 21, 1970 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁸ Fred Jude Via Jr. died on January 2, 2017 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 73.^5,6 He Fred J. Via, Jr., 73, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 2, 2017, at Kindred Transitional and Rehab Center - South Pointe in Indianapolis. He was born on January 11, 1943, in Washington, IN, to Fred Via, Sr. and Clara (Mangin) Via. After completing his education, Fred served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1960 to 1966 before being honorably discharged. After his military service, he was then employed as a Salesman for Cintas until his retirement. He was a loving son, brother, proud veteran, avid golfer and dear friend. Fred is survived by his brother, Joseph Via; and his sister, Susan Nalley (James). In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother; Wilton Via; brother, James Via; sister, Mary Loftus; as well as sister, Alice Benjamin. on January 6, 2017.⁶

     Mary Ella Via Mary Ella Via Loftus, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 22, 2009. She was born on January 17, 1945. Mary is survived by her husband, Terry Loftus; son, Jason Loftus; daughter, Jennifer Loftus; sisters, Alice Benjamin and Susan Nalley and brothers, Bill, Fred, Joe and Jim Via. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.³ She was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 435 West Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,8,4 Her Social Security Number was 315-46-3445.⁹ She was born on January 17, 1945 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,8,4,9 As of May 1, 1976,her married name was Loftus.⁵ She married Terril Wayne "Terry: Loftus on May 1, 1976 at Speedway, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,5 Mary Ella Via died on June 22, 2009 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 64.^3,8,4,9

     Joseph Everett Via Joseph "Joe" Everett Via, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 13, 2021. One of seven children, he was born on June 19, 1954 to Fred Via, Sr. and Clara (Mangin) Via. Joe will be remembered as a loving son, brother and uncle, an avid golfer and a person who helped others whenever he could. Joe and his siblings grew up on the near East side of Indianapolis where he attended grade school at IPS #3. He also attended St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. After he was graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1972, he worked in sales at Jerry Alderman Ford. He was then employed at Mayflower Transit for 16 years as a planner and manager in the household goods division. Joe later worked many years at Xerox Corporation from which he retired as a manager. In addition, he was a Past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus Council 437 where he had served as building manager and assistant manager of bingo. Also, one of his passions was restoring old cars, which he did in many of his latter years with his long-time friend, John Krier. But whatever he was doing, Joe was known for looking out for others, whether it was providing impromptu designated driver runs at parties or taking on house sitter/dog watcher duties for his friends and family members Joe is survived by his sister, Susan Via Nalley, nephews Mike Kriech (Carrie), Jeff Nalley (Genni), Ryan Nalley, Matthew Nalley (Doris Bachtrog), niece Kristie Nalley, former spouse Kathleen Crossland and countless friends. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, by his brothers Wilton Via, Fred Via, James Via and by his sisters Mary Via Loftus and Alice Via Benjamin. Joe will be deeply missed by his own family, his friends and his extended families as well. Those extended families include the Crosslands, the Jehlings, the Grosvenors and the Kriers. From these extended families, Joe had 11 godchildren.³ He and Kathleen Anne Crossland were divorced.³ Joseph Everett Via was born on June 19, 1954 at Indiana.³ He married Kathleen Anne Crossland on July 21, 1979 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,4 Joseph Everett Via died on September 13, 2021 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 67.³

     James Allen Via was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 435 West Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on August 4, 1962 at Indiana.³ He died on August 24, 2014 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 52.³ He James Allen Via, 52, of Indianapolis, IN., passed away August 24, 2014. James was born August 4, 1962 to Fred J. and Clara J. Via (Mangin). James is a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and worked in the construction business, and was a member of the Indiana National Guard. James served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his brothers, Fred and Joseph Via; sisters, Alice Benjamin (Daniel) and Susan Nalley (James). James was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Wilton Via; and sister, Mary Loftus. on September 19, 2014.³

     Alice Anne Via Alice Anne Via Benjamin, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2015. One of 7 children, Alice was born on November 17, 1950 to Fred, Sr. and Clara Via. After graduating from Scecina Memorial High School, Alice worked at Blue Cross & Blue Shield, the Bulldog, and Shi-Kay Lounge. Alice married Daniel Benjamin in 1978 and, together, they managed the Jeffersonian Apartments for over 30 years. Alice will always be remembered for her wonderful homemade meals, big heart, and dry sense of humor. She and Dan hosted many Sunday afternoon gatherings for family and friends over the years. Memories of great food and a house full of guitar music and laughter will live on for all of us to cherish. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Wilton Via, Mary Loftus, and James Via, as well as granddaughter Kylee Kriech. Alice is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dan, her son Michael Kriech and daughter-in-law Carrie, her grandsons Braden Hammond and Owen Kriech, siblings Fred Via, Joseph Via, and Susan Nalley (Jim), as well as her much loved pups, Millie and Jenny, and countless friends.³ She was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁷ She and Michael James Kriech were divorced.⁴ Alice Anne Via was born on November 17, 1950 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,7,4 As of April 25, 1969,her married name was Kriech.⁸ She married Michael James Kriech on April 25, 1969 at Marion Co., Indiana.^3,8 As of January 14, 1978,her married name was Benjamin.⁷ Alice Anne Via married Daniel Joseph Benjamin on January 14, 1978.^3,7,4,5 Alice Anne Via died on December 14, 2015 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 65.^3,7,4

     Daniel Joseph Benjamin On Friday, February 4, Daniel Joseph Benjamin, peacefully passed away at the age of 72. One of five children, Dan was born on September 28, 1949, in Indianapolis, IN to Raymond and Inez (Doyle) Benjamin. He attended Holy Spirit Catholic School and graduated in 1967 from Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, IN. Dan is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served honorably in the United States Army and achieved the rank of Sergeant. On January 14, 1978, Dan married Alice Anne Via. He became the bonus dad to Michael R Kriech and raised him like his own. Dan spent the majority of his career working alongside Alice at the Jeffersonian Apartments on the Eastside of Indianapolis. The two of them WERE the Jeffersonian. They didn’t just manage and take care of the apartments; they were friends to everyone who lived there. They loved to go to lunch with their friends and family. Dan was a regular at the Shi-Kay Lounge where again, he spent time with his friends and family for some beers, stories, and laughs. Dan had a passion for music and loved playing music with his friends. He also loved being in nature especially fishing with friends and watching old classic movies. He was an avid stamp and coin collector and shared that interest with those he loved by giving coins as gifts. Dan could figure out how to fix anything but what he truly loved was building model airplanes. He had a room full of his airplanes! He and Alice hosted many Sunday afternoon gatherings for friends and family with good music, card games, and good food. He and Alice enjoyed traveling not only in the United States but also cruising to different countries with Dan’s sisters and friends. While Dan was a bit of a homebody, he truly enjoyed and loved his friends who would stop by to hang out with him, meet for lunch or just walk with him on the Pennsy Trail. As his family, we are truly grateful for these friends who continued to love and support Dan. Dan will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our hearts are broken and yet full at the same time as we know he has been reunited with his love Alice, once again playing music with friends and playing with his granddaughter. Dan is survived by his son, Mike (Carrie) Kriech, grandsons Braden Hammond and Owen Kriech, his siblings Kenny, Becky (Don) Weiler, Chris (Don) May, and Beth (Ellen) Benjamin along with many nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Inez, his wife, Alice, his granddaughter, Kylee Ann. Final resting place will be at Washington Park East Cemetery.³ He was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,2 He was born on September 28, 1949 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Alice Anne Via, daughter of Fred Jefferson Via Sr. and Clara Josepha Mangin, on January 14, 1978.^1,2,4,3 Daniel Joseph Benjamin died on February 4, 2022 at Indiana at age 72.³

     James Harry Nalley M.D. James H. Nalley, M.D., 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. Dr. Nalley was born on Mother's Day, May 12, 1944, in St. Francis, KY. He was raised in Indiana where he graduated from St. Pat's Grade School, Cathedral High School, Marian College, and IU Medical School. He and his family moved to Pensacola in 1981 where he pursued his practice in Anesthesiology, retiring at 74. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Jane Hardesty Nalley, Sr; as well as his siblings, Margaret Nalley Buchanan, Thomas Nalley Jr., Betty Nalley, Jerry Nalley, Georgia Nalley, and Dick Nalley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Susan Nalley; his sister, Kathy Nalley Schembra (Larry); his children, Jeff Nalley (Genni), Kristie Nalley, Ryan Nalley, and Matthew Nalley (Doris); as well as 3 grandchildren, James, Riley, and Emily Nalley. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church.⁴ He was born on May 12, 1944 at St. Francis, Marion Co., Kentucky.^3,4 He married Susan Jane Via, daughter of Fred Jefferson Via Sr. and Clara Josepha Mangin, on April 21, 1969 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2 James Harry Nalley M.D. died on November 28, 2020 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 76.⁴

     Margaret Bernice Keller Margaret Bernice, the daughter of Robert and Edith (Weaver) Keller, was born near Marshall, Illinois on July 13, 1919, and departed this life suddenly on May 1, 1939, at the age of 19 years, nine months and 18 days. She united with the Englewood Christian Church on June 3, 1930 and has remained in this fellowship since. On December 4, 1937, she was united in marriage to Fred Via. To this union one son, Wilton Clyde was born. He is now ten days of age. Death came suddenly at the close of her confinement period at the Coleman hospital. Surviving of the immediate family are the following: the young husband and father, the father and mother, two brothers, Lloyd and Robert Keller and two sisters, Maxine and joan, one grandfather, D.D. Weaver, of Marshall. Beside these are many friends and other relatives who mourn their loss in her untimely death. Continued services at the Black Cemetery.² She was buried at Black Cemetery, Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois.^2,3 She was born on July 13, 1919 at Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois.^2,4 As of December 4, 1937,her married name was Via.¹ She married Fred Jefferson Via Sr., son of Wilton Amos Via and Ella G./J. Kelley, on December 4, 1937 at Indiana.^1,2 Margaret Bernice Keller died on May 1, 1939 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 19.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 306-44-9893.³ Darla Jean Shirley was born on December 1, 1943 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of March, 1959,her married name was Via.² She married Wilton Clyde Via, son of Fred Jefferson Via Sr. and Margaret Bernice Keller, in March, 1959 at Limestone Co., Alabama.² Darla Jean Shirley and Wilton Clyde Via were divorced on September 30, 1982 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁴ Darla Jean Shirley died on June 19, 2010 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 66.^5,3

     Jason Michael Loftus was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 435 West Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.² He Jason Michael Loftus, aged 34 years, joined his mother, Mary Loftus, the love of his life, Amanda O’Rear, and his other loved ones on April 14th, 2020. Jason was born in Indianapolis on March 17th, 1986. Jason was a graduate of Cardinal Ritter High School in Indianapolis and attended IVY Tech. and Ball State University in Muncie. Jason was a kind and quiet soul who enjoyed visiting with his friends, watching sports with Nick and Cathy Loftus, and spending time with his dog, Honey. He is survived by his father & stepmother Terry and Cathy J. Loftus, his sister Jennifer Loftus, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a private graveside service at Calvary Cemetery, 435 W Troy Ave. Indianapolis, where Jason will be laid to rest next to his mother.² He was born on March 17, 1986 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.² He died on April 14, 2020 at Indiana at age 34.²

     His Social Security Number was 312-50-6162.³ Michael James Kriech was buried at Holy Cross and Saint Joseph Cemetery, 2446 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,5,6,4 He and Alice Anne Via were divorced.⁵ Michael James Kriech was born on December 19, 1946 at Indiana.^2,5,7,8 He married Alice Anne Via, daughter of Fred Jefferson Via Sr. and Clara Josepha Mangin, on April 25, 1969 at Marion Co., Indiana.^9,10 Michael James Kriech died on September 17, 1979 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 32.^2,5,6,8 He Services for Lt. Michael Kriech, 32, a 10-year veteran of the Indianapolis Fire Department, will be held Friday, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Lt. Kriech, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, died Monday in Indiana University Hospital from injuries suffered Sept. 10 when a fire rescue squad he was assigned to collided with a Conrail freight train in the 800 block of East Troy Avenue. A U.S. Army veteran, he was the first Indianapolis fireman to become an Emergency Medical Technician. He was a member of the International Association of Firefighters local 416 and Indiana Firefighters Association. Lt. Kriech also was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Michael Robert Kriech; his father, Robert J. Kriech; his mother, Mrs. Mary Andrews, and his stepfather, Donald Andrews, all of Indianapolis. on September 19, 1979.⁶

     Kylee Ann Kriech was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 She was born on March 29, 2005 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2 She died on April 20, 2005 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2 She Kylee Ann Kriech, age 22 days, she is now resting in the arms of God. Although our sweet baby girl, Kylee, was only with us for a short time, she will forever be in our hearts. We are SO blessed that God chose us to be your family. We will love you forever. Daddy, Mommy and Braden. Kylee was a member of the Higher Calling Community Church. Kylee is survived by her loving parents, Michael R. and Carrie (Doane) Kriech; brother, Braden J. Hammond; grandparents, Daniel and Alice Benjamin, and Robert and Shirley Doane; great grandmother, Pauline R. Traverse. Join us in celebrating her life in Washington Park East Cemetery. on April 23, 2005.³

     Cecil Ray Besecker and Myrtle A. Kelley were divorced.⁴ Cecil Ray Besecker was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 281-09-1637.⁶ He married Myrtle A. Kelley, daughter of Elbert Letcher Kelley and Margaret Ada Bowers.⁷ Cecil Ray Besecker was born on November 22, 1909 at Franklin Township, Darke Co., Ohio; The SSDI and his draft card have a birth year of 1908.^2,3,4,5,6 He died on December 5, 1991 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, at age 82.^2,4,6 He Cecil R. Besecker, 82, of Springfield, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 1991. He was born November 22, 1909, in Laura, Ohio, the son of Bert and Mae (Wick) Besecker. He retired as a Vice-President from Peter and Russell in 1970. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Becky Besecker; two grandchildren, Brent and Jamie Besecker, all of Springfield; three brothers, Ralph of Dayton, Carl of Bradford, Ohio, and Doyle of Tucson, Arizona; two sisters, Reba Wentworth of Covington, Ohio, and Cuba Fessler of Pleasant Hill, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents; and three brothers, Byron, Lowell, and Joe. Funeral services will be held in Rose Hill Burial Park. Burial will follow. on December 7, 1991.²

     William J. Preston and Marjorie Lee "Margie" Kelley were divorced.³ William J. Preston was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on May 6, 1911 at Bradford, Miami Co., Ohio. He married Marjorie Lee "Margie" Kelley, daughter of Elbert Letcher Kelley and Margaret Ada Bowers, on August 6, 1934 at Miami Co., Ohio.² William J. Preston died on April 20, 1986 at age 74.