Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 30, 2024

Jane C. Hempel, 81, of New Palestine, Indiana entered into rest April 30, 2024, after being diagnosed less than a month earlier of Pancreatic Cancer. She was kindhearted and full of grace, always thinking of others before herself, and never saying an unkind word about anyone. The world will not be the same without this beautiful, graceful lady.

Jane was born...

Apr 30, 2024

Brenda Carol Vanscoy, 80, passed away on April 30, 2024. 

 

She was born on July 15, 1943, in Elk Valley, Tennessee, to Arley and Myrtle Baird.

 

She retired from Chevrolet after many years as a metal fabricator. 

 

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard L. Vanscoy; children, Tammy Vanscoy, Jeff Vanscoy, and Michelle Vanscoy; grandchildren, Mandy (Jeremy) Broyles, Chase...

Apr 30, 2024

Apr 28, 2024

James A. Hinshaw, 79, Indianapolis, went home to be with his Lord April 28, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on March 26, 1945, to Oris and Lillian Hinshaw. 

He grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. There, he played football and was a lineman for 3 years. James attended Rose-Hulman and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s...

Apr 28, 2024

Jean Spinks 88 of Camby, Indiana went to be with our Lord on April 28, 2024.  She was born March 15, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William Sherman and Beulah Virginia (Dick) Anderson.  Jean was retired as a supervisor after over 20 years from the United States Postal Service.  She was a member of American Postal Workers Union,...

Apr 28, 2024

Emelita (Tagle) Tolentino 80, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024. Emelita was born on October 28, 1943, in Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines to Eulogio Ramos and Leonila (Tan) Tagle. Emelita graduated Cum Laude in April 1963 from the University of the East where she received her bachelor’s degree in business administration. Emelita was a CPA in the Philippines....

Apr 27, 2024

Danny Lynn Linkous 75 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April 27, 2024.  He was born October 23, 1948, in Morristown, Tennessee to the late Floyd Elmer and Betty Ann (Jarnigan) Linkous.  Danny was retired as a supervisor and prior to that was a Tool and Die Maker working for both Link Belt and Raybestos.  He proudly served in the...

Apr 27, 2024

Judy Turner, 82, of Fishers, Indiana, went to be with the Lord, April 27th, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, October 2nd, 1941, to parents W.O. and Mary Kissinger.

Judy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved taking care of her family. She enjoyed spending time in Florida, sitting by the pool, fishing, going to thrift stores, home decorating, and cooking.

She...

Apr 27, 2024

Harold Robert Shipley, 60, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on April 27th 2024. He was born on October 14th, 1963 to Harold L. Shipley and MaryKay (Elson/Shipley) Meils. Harold (Hal) sustained a brain injury at birth. He had many challenges in life, but they never slowed him down. He grew up spending many summer weekends at Elson’s Ponderosa Campground in...

Apr 26, 2024

Michael William Dooley, age 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 26, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana. Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an active church member at Servants of Christ Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council, taught Sunday school, and was the church librarian. He...

Apr 26, 2024

Howard Ralph Hartman, of Carmel, Indiana, died on April 26, 2024 (94 years, 5 months, 4 days), in the kind care of the staff at Compassus Hospice, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born at home in Wichita, Kansas on November 22, 1929, the beloved son of Hugh Enos and Carrie Edna (Forrester) Hartman.  

 

He is mourned by his wife of...

Apr 26, 2024

Gary A. Haltom of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 80 from complications related to leukemia. Gary was born in Morgan County, IN on March 27, 1944, to parents, Basil and Wanda (Tumey) Haltom. He graduated high school from Arsenal Tech and attended Purdue University. Gary worked for the Marion County Auditors Office, IBM, American...

Apr 25, 2024

Harold Wayne Woolman, 83, went to be with the Lord April 25, 2024, in Indianapolis. He was born September 6, 1940, in Shelby County, Indiana to parents Hershel Albert & Mary Elizabeth (Jenkins) Woolman.

 

Harold worked for Eli Lilly as a supervisor for over 35 years.  He also served in the Army National Guard, was a chef at Ft Knox,  and served as...

Apr 25, 2024

Michael J. Livingston, 73, passed away at his home on April 25, 2024, surrounded by his family.

 

He was born on October 16, 1950, in Robbins Chapel, Virginia, to Junior Livingston and Bess Thomas Reynolds. 

 

Mike graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1968, from there he went into the sheet metal trade until his retirement in 2012.   He continued to...

Apr 24, 2024

Jack L. Armstrong entered eternal rest on April 24, 2024.  He was born on January 3, 1947, in Grand Junction, Colorado.  He is survived by his son, John A. Armstrong, and John’s wife, Catherine Miller Armstrong.  His loving wife, Susan Adomaitis Armstrong, preceded him in death, and his parents, Roy M. Armstrong and Margie Bausch Armstrong of Topeka, Kansas.

A 1965...

Apr 24, 2024

Donald Walter St. Peters, 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 24, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on December 25, 1936, in East Alton, Illinois, to parents, Donald A. and Dorothy (Collins) St. Peters. In 1958, Don married the love of his life, Gerry (Vollmer) St. Peters and shared 65 years together. A graduate of St....

Apr 23, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana – Kimberly Stephens, 57, passed peacefully at her home on April 23, 2024. Kim was born in Indianapolis on December 3, 1966, to James & Barbara (Crick) McIntosh, who have preceded her in death.

An outgoing and kind woman, Kim loved to make her friends and family laugh. Known for her constant joking, friendliness, and straight forward ways, Kim...

Apr 23, 2024

Gary Lee Jacob, 72, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Riverview Health Hospital (Noblesville) on April 23, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Ralph J. Jacob and LaVonne (Butler) Jacob.  

Gary lived a full life surrounded by family, friends and former athletes. He was a loving son,...

Apr 22, 2024

Gail Denise Collins (Matas), 66, of Carmel, Indiana, was born on March 3, 1958 and passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 surrounded by her immediate family and best friends. Gail dedicated her life to her family and service to others. She made everyone feel loved, welcomed, and at ease in her presence. 

 

Gail was born in Akron, Ohio and moved...

Apr 21, 2024

"Cuando los que amamos parten, pasan de vivir entre nosotros a vivier en nosotros"Descanse en PazClemente Zetina Sánchez Falleció a la edad de 71 años, el día 21 de Abril del 2024. Nació el 26 del Julio de 1952 en Minatitlan, Verazcruz, Mexico. Hijo de la difuna Guillermina Sanchez Yazquez.Disfrutaba salir a caminar, comer conar historias y anecdotas.Se lleuaró a...