Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

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, served in the Army National Guard, and as a paddy wagon driver for Indianapolis Metro Police...

Apr 25, 2024

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

9.28.1951 – 4.23.2024

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...

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

Kimberly Sue Curry, 63, passed away on April 21, 2024, in her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on May 10, 1960, in Indianapolis to the parents Carlton and Ann Curry.Kimberly spent 25 years serving the Marion County Police Department, specifically in the audio records department. Her commitment to her work was a testament to her strong and independent...

Apr 21, 2024

Beverly Darlene Cochran, 86, of Carmel passed away April 21, 2024.  She was born March 9, 1938, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Oran and Agatha B. (Shrake) Park.  She married Earl Monroe "Roe" Cochran on September 28, 1955.Beverly loved to garden, growing plants and flowers, and she always had a fondness to her beloved canine companions.  She was...

Apr 21, 2024

William “Bill” Christman Sampsell, 71, Indianapolis, passed away April 23, 2024. He passed peacefully in his bed with family by his side. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to Fred Sampsell and Dorothy (Thomas) Sampsell.Survivors include his children (Jeff and Craig Sampsell, grandchildren (Charlotte and Cara Sampsell)Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 14350 Mundy Dr...

Apr 21, 2024

Carol Ann Conner, a former educator and longtime resident of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 21, 2024 at Community North Hospital.

Carol was born in Greencastle, IN on April 5, 1942.  She was preceded in death by her husband William J Conner, her brother Richard Parker and her parents George and Freda (Hurst) Parker.  She is survived by her three...

Apr 20, 2024

Wayne A. Hahn, 91, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on April 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 12, 1932, in Madison, Wisconsin, to parents, Rudolph and Bertha Hahn. Wayne was an extraordinarily kind and loving man who devoted his life to his family and to helping others. Wayne pursued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and...

Apr 20, 2024

Grace Yvonne Shrock Bradley, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, godmother and friend, passed away in the early morning hours of April 20, 2024, after a year-and-a-half-long cancer journey. Grace was born on September 17, 1952, in Buffalo, New York, the fifth of five children of the late Melvin and Sovina (Miller) Shrock. Her loved ones will remember her forever for her...

Apr 19, 2024

Rose Anna Spanke, age 96 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 19, 2024.

 

Rose Anna was born on June 19, 1927 in New Castle, Indiana, daughter of Merle and Florence (Brickner) Lane.   She is preceded in death by her parents.

 

She married Theodore Augustine Spanke on May 24, 1952 in New Castle, Indiana.  He preceded her in...

Apr 18, 2024

John Eric Surface, 66, of Carmel passed away April 18, 2024. He was born August 18, 1957 in Anderson.  He married Tamara Groce on April 26, 1997. 

John worked in the steel industry for over 40 years and had made many friends throughout the years. He loved his Corvette, BMW and had a need for speed. 

He is survived by his loving...

Apr 18, 2024

Cynthia Louise Lewis, of Indianapolis, IN was born April 23, 1943, to Roy and Louise Stebbing. 

She graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1961 and Hanover College in 1965. At Hanover, she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority.

After graduation, she worked as a copy editor at the Allen Smith Company for nine years, then worked for the Legislative Services...

Apr 18, 2024

Robert A. Sullivan, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 18, 2024. He was born on September 22, 1935, in Queens, New York, to his parents John Alton Sullivan and Lucille Myrtle (Beckum) Sullivan.  Robert joined the U.S. Navy after graduating high school. He served 21 years as a Journalist Chief Petty Officer (JOC), including tours of duty in Korea and...

Apr 17, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Fullom, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at IU Hospital in Avon, Indiana. 

 

Elizabeth was born August 28, 1940, in Linton, Indiana to Ruth E. (Leavitt) Vincent and Rex R. Fullom.  She was the older sister of twin brothers, Edward P. Hash and Frederick H. Hash. She was Aunt Liz to Lori (Rob) Christie,...

Apr 17, 2024

Robert (Bob) Allan Thiel, April 6, 1932-April 17, 2024, a son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and child of God. Bob was the life and light of any gathering and consistently brought joy to his family and friends. Born in Oak Park, IL to Harry and Gertrude Thiel, Bob grew up in Chicago, IL where he graduated from Oak Park and...

Apr 17, 2024

Eileen M. DeStefano, 103 of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  Eileen was born May 5, 1920 in Indianapolis to the late Harry and Lorena Mellendorf.  She graduated from Purdue University in 1942 with a degree in home economics.

 

After graduation, Eileen worked for Eli Lilly & Co. before moving to California where her husband was stationed during the war....