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Obituaries - Friday, May 14, 2021

Staff reports
The Reporter Times

James P. Foley, 75

SUNSET BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA — James P. Foley, also known as Jim or the Dude, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and children on April 29, 2021. He was 75 years old and married almost 53 years to his beloved wife, Cindy Foley. He is survived by his son PJ Foley (m. Diane Foley), Matthew Foley (m. Amanda Foley and children Coraline and Georgia), and daughter Katie Allen (m. Joe Allen and children Ki, Haddie, and Phin).

Jim was born in August 1945 in Martinsville, IN, to the late Charles H. and Beatrice M. (Myren) Foley. He was the youngest of four brothers including, Charles M. (m. Tina) Foley of Camby, IN, John D. (m. Diane) Foley of Brookfield, Wisconsin and Ralph M. (m. Ann) Foley of Martinsville, IN. He is also survived by numerous cousins and other family members of his wife’s family.

After completing high school in Martinsville, he went to college where he met his wife at Purdue University. Upon graduation, they married and moved to North Carolina, where Jim pursued and completed his master’s degree at NC State. Jim grew up with a love of cars and that influenced his life path.

While living in North Carolina, their first son was born. They also discovered their love for Sunset Beach, a place they would come back to and vacation with family throughout their lives.

Jim’s career took the family to Missouri, where his other two children were born. Wanting to find more professional opportunities and a desire to bring the extended family closer together led to a move to his home state of Indiana. Jim found his footing again as a researcher at Purdue University and began schooling. He followed this all the way to the top, achieving a PhD in Industrial Engineering.

With the newly minted PhD came new opportunities, but not one that kept the family in Indiana. Finding a new career with Ford, he moved to Michigan. He became a notable name in Human Factors Engineering, traveling the world for work, taking part in many conferences where he focused on human-car interaction and driver distraction.

After all the children moved from home, Jim ended up taking a job in Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. The birth of their first grandchild precipitated a move back to Michigan: this time with Toyota. Once again, he could be closer to the growing family, and to their grandson, with whom he shared his love of cars.

His career at Toyota had many notable accomplishments. Among them were co-developing patents within the field of automotive safety and helping to shape the Collaborative Safety Research Center at Toyota. They formed this organization with the goal of sharing safety research across the whole automotive industry.

He retired from Toyota at age 70 and fulfilled the lifelong dream of living at Sunset Beach. While there, his favorite pastime was walking his dog, Walter, on the beach. He continued to consult for Toyota until the very end.

Jim, or as his grandchildren call him, “Dude”, will be greatly missed for his intelligence, kindness, generosity, and humor. All who encountered his presence felt welcomed. May he Abide in peace. John 15:4.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is planned for a later date. Contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to either of the following: Habitat for Humanity, The Salvation Army or The American Red Cross.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences with the Foley family online at www.nealandsummers.com.

Larry Sichting, 78

FRANKLIN — Larry Sichting, 78, of Franklin, IN passed away Monday, May 10, 2021. He was born January 22, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James Elmer Sichting and Helen G. (Burns) Sichting.

He married Linda Kay (Combs) Sichting, she preceded him in death on November 3, 1997. He later married Ruth Anne (Redifer) Sichting on February 19, 1999 in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, she survives.

He was a 1961 graduate of Trafalgar High School.

Larry was a member of Morgantown Baptist Church. In 1967 he became a member of Trafalgar Masonic Lodge #413 and was a 54 year member of the lodge having merged with Nineveh Masonic Lodge #317. He enjoyed road trips with his wife and working the equipment sales tents at the county fairs.

Larry had been a sales representative for Miller Equipment in Greensburg, IN and formerly at McGuire CASE IH in Franklin, IN.

Survivors include his wife Ruth Anne (Redifer) Sichting of Franklin, IN, two sons Tim Sichting (Maria) of Whiteland, IN and Jay Sichting (Emily) of Morgantown, IN, step-children Janie Taggert (Earl) of North Vernon, IN, Chris Dunn of Franklin, IN and Donna Melloh (Andy) of Bargersville, IN, four grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 10 step-great-grandchildren, brothers Don Sichting of Trafalgar, IN, Joe Sichting of Franklin, IN, Dan Sichting of Brookston, IN, sisters Sandra Zook (Aubrey) of Martinsville, Myla Magennis (Mike) of Martinsville, IN, sister-in-laws Joan Sichting McDonald of Martinsville, IN, Doris Sichting Fidler of Martinsville, IN and Janet Sichting of Franklin, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents James Elmer Sichting and Helen G. (Burns) Sichting, his wife Linda Kay (Combs) Sichting, brothers William “Bill” Sichting, John Paul Sichting, Gary Sichting, sister Barbara Foster, brother-in-law Raymond Foster, sister-in-laws Martha “Marty” Sichting and Nancy Sichting.

Pastor Ben Swopes will conduct a service on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be live-streamed for family and friends can connect at www.swartzmortuary.com. Please use Firefox Internet or Google Chrome for optimal viewing. Friends may call Friday, May 14, 2021 from 4PM until 8PM at the mortuary where a Masonic service will be conducted at 8PM by Nineveh Masonic Lodge #317. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nineveh Masonic Lodge #317, 7221 South Nineveh Road, Nineveh, IN 46164.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information at 317-738-0202.

Tyler R. Marsh, 31

CHICAGO, Ill. — Tyler R. Marsh, 31, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Martinsville, IN, passed away at home on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Tyler was born in Martinsville to Lynn and the late Timothy J. Marsh on October 25, 1989.

After graduating from Martinsville High School with the Class of 2008, Tyler attended the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University for his Bachelor of Science in International Business in 2012 and Master of Science in Information Systems in 2013. During his studies, Tyler found a passion for exploring the world and studied abroad for seven months in Barcelona, Spain and several weeks backpacking through Peru, Argentina, Columbia, and Bolivia.

After moving to Chicago, Tyler began pursuing his professional goals and interests in Information Technology at Aon Corporation. Tyler could be found spending his free time outdoors enjoying paintball, long-boarding, rock climbing, and beach volleyball. Tyler will be remembered most by family and friends for his unwavering character, charming charisma, the ability to make anyone smile, and a friend to all.

Survivors include his mother, Lynn (Aufmann) Marsh of Martinsville, IN and his brother, Timmy Marsh of Indianapolis, IN

A celebration of Tyler’s life will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 1-4 pm at Foxcliff North Clubhouse, 4041 N. Foxcliff Dr. E., Martinsville, IN.

Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center has been entrusted with arrangements. On-line condolences and memories of Tyler may be shared with his family at www.nealandsummers.com.

Gary J. Giesting, 76

Gary J. Giesting, 76, of Martinsville, died Monday, Jan. 11. Arrangements by Meredith — Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center in Morgantown.No services scheduled at this time.

Douglas McArthur Early, 76

MOORESVILLE — Douglas McArthur Early, 76, of Mooresville, died Thursday, May 13. Visitation is 4-8 p.m., Mon, May 17 at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell, TN. Services are 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 18 at the funeral home. Doug will be laid to rest at Fairview Memorial Cemetery in Tennessee. Arrangements by Jones Family Mortuary.

Peggy S. Allen, 72

MONROVIA — Peggy S. (Chandler) Allen, 72, of Monrovia, died Wednesday, May 12. Arrangements are pending at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia.

Richard Lee Neal, 80

Richard Lee Neal, 80, of Plainfield; formerly of Martinsville, died Thursday, May. 13. Arrangements are pending at Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center.

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