John V. Sterchi
Sept. 7, 1959 - Oct. 8, 2018

SOUTH BEND, IN - John “Sterkman” V. Sterchi of Indianapolis, passed away on October 8, 2018 at home. He was born in South Bend, IN on September 7, 1959 to Phyllis (Schweisberger) Sterchi and the late Vernon A. Sterchi.

John graduated from John Adams High School in 1977 and from Indiana University in 1985, with a B.A. in Theatre and Drama. A Chicago actor, he spent many years as an ensemble member at American Blues Theater (American Theater Company). He also appeared at Northlight, Steppenwolf, Goodman, and performed regionally at Kansas City Rep., Madison Rep., The Kennedy Center, and Red Barn Summer Theatre. Memorable performances include A View from the Bridge (Jeff Award Nominee); American Buffalo; Below the Belt (After Dark Award Winner); A Lie of the Mind; Where Have You Gone, Jimmy Stewart; and the film, Road to Perdition. As a voice-over artist, John narrated over 300 children's books, training films, and commercials.

John is survived by his mother, Phyllis, of South Bend, IN; and his sisters, Diane (Scott) Roush of Greenwood, IN, Linda (Ken) Grimes of South Bend, IN, and Roxann (Jeff) Silvius of Carmel, IN. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Nathan Roush, Erin (Aaron) Stephens, Kristin (Jason) May, Jeffrey Silvius, Cortney (Kurt) Grandin, Kevin (Alexa) Silvius, and Allison Silvius.

John enjoyed coming home for holiday traditions with family and friends. He loved Indiana football and basketball, and vacationing in upper Michigan and Martha's Vineyard. John will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

Family and friends will gather from 12:00 PM on November 17, 2018, with a Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM at Albright United Methodist Church, 504 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, IN, where John was a member. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Blues Theater, 4809 N. Ravenswood Ave. #221, Chicago, IL 60640.

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