Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Gerald Ulsas
Dec 5, 2024
Tom Ulsas, age 84, passed away on December 5, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis to Fred and Alda (Velona) Ulsas. He attended Holy Cross Central Catholic School, and then Cathedral High School, graduating in 1958. He then attended Purdue University, and graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management in Mechanical Engineering.
His work life included being...
Allan Jeffrey "Jeff" Reinking
Dec 4, 2024
Allan Jeffrey “Jeff” Reinking, 74, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Allan W. Reinking and Patricia Reinking.
Jeff was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, truly embodying the sentiment that “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” He...
William "Bill" H. Murphy
Dec 4, 2024
William “Bill” Henry Murphy, aged 84, passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2024.
Born on October 14th, 1940, in San Francisco, California, Bill carried his love for his hometown with him throughout his life. Though he spent the last 50 years in the Midwest, including the past 20 years in Indianapolis, his heart often returned to San Francisco. He cherished visiting...
Carol L. Tucker
Dec 4, 2024
Carol L. Tucker, 91, passed away on December 4th, 2024. She was born August 26th, 1933, in Indianapolis to parents Carl and Loretta (Braun) Kuehr.
Carol grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.
For several years, Carol worked as an administrative assistant for All State.
On April 20th, 1974, Carol married the love of her life, Gordon Tucker. They...
Carolyn J. Clubb
Dec 4, 2024
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Laura Christine Flanagan
Dec 3, 2024
Laura Christine Flanagan passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 48. She was born on March 29 in Fairfax, Virginia, to her parents, Tom Fortner and Jonell Allen. Laura graduated from Bishop Chatard High School. She and Jason were high school sweethearts and got married on July 14, 2000. Laura worked at the Olive Garden in Castleton...
Sally (Sipe) Roach
Dec 3, 2024
Sally (Sipe) Roach
86 of Naples, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2024. Sally was born on April 1, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Frank and Anna Sipe. She was a homemaker who enjoyed playing tennis, golf, bridge, and wine. She was preceded in death by her eight siblings and her parents. She is survived by her husband, Jack...
Kathleen L. Ditlinger
Dec 3, 2024
Kathleen L. Ditlinger, 83, of Carmel, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born the fourth of twelve children in Batesville, IN, to the late Lawrence G. and Loretta G. Niese. Kathleen was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy in Oldenburg and a longtime member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carmel.
Kathleen was...
Mary Cannon
Dec 3, 2024
Mary Anne Cannon (94) of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1930, to George and Bessie Adams in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mary met and married Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Cannon shortly after his return from service in the Navy during WWII. Mary built a home and family with Bob, raising five children. Mary and Bob...
Stephen Fraser
Dec 3, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Fraser was born March 25th,1948 in Lansing Michigan. He passed away, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family the evening of December 3rd, 2024.
He was predeceased by his son William Fraser, his parents Charles and Shirley Fraser, and his Sister Gail Adams.
He is survived by his Wife of 51 years, Deborah Fraser, his daughter, Samantha Lenox (James)....
Gayle M. Becher
Dec 3, 2024
Gayle Marie Becher, 68 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Becher Family Scholarship Fund c/o Marian University 3200 Cold Springs Road Indianapolis, IN 46222.
Theresa Roseanna Mushalla
Dec 3, 2024
Theresa Roseanna Mushalla, 90, of Zionsville, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was born on July 6, 1934, to the late William McDermott and Elizabeth Carr. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Joseph Edward Mushalla.
She made her professional career as a teacher in the New York City public school system. She obtained 30...
Cornelius E. Healy Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
Cornelius E. Healy, Jr., 88, of Carmel, Indiana (Con) passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, from coronary heart disease. Con was born September 6, 1936, in Chicago, IL to the late Cornelius E. Sr., and Florence Healy. He attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the University of Cincinnati Medical School. Following his graduation from medical school, Con...
Shirley Dean Wilhoite
Dec 2, 2024
Shirley D. Wilhoite, 90, of Speedway, IN passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was the daughter of Howard and Marian (Gibbs) Wilhoite, also of Speedway. Shirley was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and caregiver and served her family selflessly and lovingly her entire life. She attended George Washington High School and was a graduate of the Speedway High...
Douglas Edgar Kenner
Dec 2, 2024
Edgar Kenner was born June 3, 1928, to his loving parents Ephraim Chesterfield Kenner, Sr., and Allie George Hoosier Kenner. He transitioned from his earthly home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2024. His parents raised him to love the Lord. He exemplified this attribute by his love and affection for his parents, family, and friends. Edgar’s...
Joseph D Casteel, Sr.
Dec 2, 2024
Joseph D. Casteel, Sr.
67 of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on December 2, 2024. Joseph was born on October 25, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was an Army veteran. He was a retired Truck Driver. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mandy Laymon and his father, Truman Casteel. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Casteel, children, Samm Green,...
LeRoy Houk
Dec 2, 2024
LeRoy Houk, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away December 2nd, 2024. He was born March 22nd, 1940, in Broadhead, Kentucky, to parents Chester and Iva Mae Houk.
LeRoy graduated from Broadhead High School.
In 1961, LeRoy married Bernice Allen. They shared 12 years together and later divorced. In 1984, LeRoy married his wife Loma “Jean”, and they shared 36 years. Loma passed away...
Donald R. Lorch
Dec 2, 2024
Donald Ricky Lorch, known affectionately as Rick. passed away December 2,2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 65. Rick was born April 29,1959 in Clinton, Tennessee to Donald and Ella (Graham) Lorch
After moving to Indianapolis Rick attended Lawerence Central High School. After graduating he went to...
Kenneth W. Krasavage
Dec 2, 2024
Kenneth W. Krasavage, 82, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on December 2, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1942, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to the late Casimir and Irene Krasavage.
Ken was a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish in Westfield. He was a former member of St. John the Baptist Church in Newburgh, Indiana. Ken served as a member of...
Arthur E. "Gene" Marler
Dec 2, 2024
Arthur “Gene” Marler, 104 of Carmel, IN formerly of South Bend, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. Gene was born June 18, 1920 in Jasonville, IN to the late Arthur and Alice Marler. He was a 1939 graduate of Jasonville High School and was a WWII Army veteran serving from 1942-1946.
Gene retired from South Bend Lathe after 45 years. He...
