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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
William Eugene Drowns
Mar 18, 2024
William Eugene Drowns, 47, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. William was born on May 24, 1976, in South Haven, Michigan to Donna Sue Drowns and William Chester Drowns. William attended South Haven High School and Ivy Tech Community College. William worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. William loved spending time with his...
Beverley J. Sipes
Mar 18, 2024
Beverley J. Sipes, age 87, of Indianapolis, passed away March 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Indianapolis on March 22, 1936 to Cecil and Lavada Hayworth. Beverley was married to her high school sweetheart Robert Sipes for 69 wonderful years. The two were blessed with three children: Michael, Robert, and Patricia. Beverley attended IPS #21 and Arsenal...
Thomas W. Akers
Mar 18, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – Thomas William Akers, Sr., passed away on March 18, 2024, at his home after being comforted by family and friends. Tom was born in Newcastle, Indiana, on May 10, 1944, to Harry and Doris (Sterling) Akers. He was 79 years old.
After graduating from Bloomington High School, Tom joined the United States Army where he served for several...
Donald T Barnhart
Mar 17, 2024
Donald T. Barnhart
88 of Camby, Indiana, passed away on March 17, 2024. Donald was born on October 14, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Ernest and Mabel Barnhart. He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Ivy Tech. He was a Navy Veteran. He was retired from Diamond Chain and was a Deputy Sherriff for...
Theodore H. Reuter
Mar 17, 2024
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars." - Norman Vincent Peale
Theodore Herman Reuter passed away peacefully on March 17th at age 91. He was the loving son of the late Herman William and Mae (Healy) Reuter and dear brother of Stewart. He was the beloved husband of the late Camille and the...
Nancy Ann Canary
Mar 17, 2024
Nancy Ann Canary, 63 of Fishers, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. Nancy was born December 17, 1960 in Indianapolis to the late Kenneth and Carolyn Pritchard.
Nancy was a postal clerk for the US Postal Service retiring in 2017. She enjoyed working in her garden, watching birds and being outdoors.
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024...
John Richard "Dick" Shumar
Mar 16, 2024
John Richard “Dick” Shumar, 96, passed away on March 16th. A lifelong Hoosier, Dick was born in Jasper but lived most of his life in Indianapolis. Upon his graduation from Tech High School in 1945, Dick served in the Army Air Corps Reserves and the United States Navy. He would go on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business...
James A. Payne
Mar 16, 2024
James Arthur Payne I, affectionately known as “Pappy” to everyone who knew him, not just his grandchildren. Pappy lived a fulfilling life and had a contagious smile and a kind heart. Pappy was always a jokester and spread joy throughout his lifetime, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and hope in Jesus Christ. Pappy passed away on 3/16, a reminder...
Richard Ryker
Mar 16, 2024
Richard “Tom” Ryker, 91, of Carmel passed away surrounded by his family on March 16, 2024. Tom was born on March 22, 1932 in Madison, Indiana to Dean Ernest Ryker and Margaret Rose Wetzel. He is survived by 9 children, Diana (Bill) Brunsman, of Sunman, IN, Beth (Ralph) Steiner of League City, TX, Tim (Jan) of Batesville, IN, Chris (Tarra)...
Josephine Mary Milewski
Mar 16, 2024
Josephine Mary (Cavataio) Milewski passed peacefully with family on March 16, 2024, at the age of 93.
Josephine was born June 27, 1930, in Wyandotte, Michigan.
Josephine graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1948. After graduation, she attended IBM School and was then employed at Great Lakes Steel as a keypunch operator. She married her high school sweetheart,...
David Holdgrafer
Mar 15, 2024
Well, my Father, David Paul Holdgrafer, has passed away. It happened on Friday, March 15th, 2024. He was out running errands on that day just like any other, except this time it wasn’t. Now he’s gone, and the time has come to speak about him, or more importantly, his life. My grandmother, his mother, once told me a story that,...
Linnea M. Davidson
Mar 15, 2024
Linnea Brees Davidson passed away on March 15, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN, at the age of 53. She was born on June 1, 1970, in Milwaukee, WI.Linnea was a loving sister, mother, wife, and friend. Throughout her entire life, she was never afraid to dive into new opportunities and experiences. A strong and independent woman who knew her worth, Linnea...
Dolores C. Coulon
Mar 15, 2024
Dolores “Dolly” Christine Coulon passed away Friday March 15, 2024, at the Alpha Home in Indianapolis around 7:15 p.m. due to a complicated and lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dolores, born November 9, 1937, was a friendly, principled woman who rarely met a person she did not like and was an extremely hard worker. Dolly worked as an LPN for...
William Trimble Habig
Mar 15, 2024
William Trimble Habig was born on September 16, 1944, to Nancy and Frank J. Habig, Jr. of Indianapolis, IN.
Bill was graduated from DePauw University with a degree in Botany and Bacteriology; and while in college was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Bill received his master's degree in health administration from IUPUI School of Medicine. He had a distinguished...
Rose Marie Sowers
Mar 15, 2024
Rose Marie Sowers
87 of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on March 15, 2024. Rose was born on September 12, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Howard and Rosa Bryant. She had worked in the shoe department at Kohl’s. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Sowers, daughter, Brenda...
Donna Wiechman
Mar 14, 2024
Our Mom, Donna Jean Long Wiechman, 92, Carmel, IN, was called home March 14, 2024. Donna was born September 25, 1931, to Robert and Mildred (Whitmeyer) Long of Logansport, IN and Carmel, IN.
Donna leaves behind a legacy cherished by her survivors; five children: Toni Jean Riddle (Steve), Janice Davis (Jim), Sandy Johnson (Mark), William Weichman (Karen), and Julia Wilson (Henry);...
Shirley Little
Mar 14, 2024
Shirley Little, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away March 14th, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis November 28th, 1943, to parents William and Betty Durnil.
Shirley grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School.
On September 25th, 1961, she married the love of her life, Billie Little. They shared many wonderful years together. Billie passed away in 2002.
Shirley worked at...
Ronald L Pollard
Mar 14, 2024
Ronald L Pollard, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away March 14th, 2024. He was born on Christmas Day, 1940, in Indianapolis to parents Walter and V. Maxine (Hook) Pollard. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Navy for nearly 11 years; joining when he was just 17. Among other vessels, he served on the destroyer USS Dahlgren and the icebreaker...
Henry L. Swanigan
Mar 14, 2024
HENRY LOUIS SWANIGAN was born on July 11, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana to WilliamSwanigan and Sarabell Cissel Swanigan. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools.At a young age, Henry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was active in churchevents.Henry worked many years at Richardson Rubber Company, retiring in the early 1980s. Heloved all things basketball, playing cards, family reunions,...
Doris Jane Helms Odom
Mar 14, 2024
Doris Jane Helms Odom
89 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on March 14, 2024. Doris was born on July 9, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph and Clara Helms. She was homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Odom; sons, Charles Nicholis Odom and Brian H. Odom; granddaughter, Rebecca Thomas; great-grandson, Draden Webb and her parents....
