Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Andrew Jacob Iams
Jan 25, 2025
Andrew (Andy) Jacob Iams was born on February 18th, 1977, in Louisville Kentucky. At three months old he moved to Indianapolis where he has lived ever since. Andy is a graduate of Pike High School. While there, he enjoyed playing for the varsity soccer team. He also was a team member in several different travel soccer leagues. Andy attended IUPUI...
James (Jim) Rodney McCullum
Jan 25, 2025
James (Jim) Rodney McCullum of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on January 25, 2025. Jim was born on December 16, 1930 in Connersville, Indiana to parents Alfred and Ruby McCullum (Selby).
He graduated from Richmond High School in 1949 where he played trombone in the band and was described by his classmates as “swell” and serious. Indeed, Jim was a serious student....
Mark Jason Zinn
Jan 24, 2025
Mark Jason Zinn, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 54.
Mark’s memory lives on through his wife of 29 years, Keena Zinn, and their three children, Celso (35), William (22), and Aleka (20), whom he supported with unwavering love and dedication, always putting them first. His large and loving...
Dr. Russell William James
Jan 24, 2025
Dr. Russell Williams James passed away suddenly at The Stratford in Carmel, IN on Friday, January 24th, 2025. He was 93 years old.
Russ was born on June 13th, 1931, to the (late) Mayme Elisabeth Raber James and William Porter James of Evansville, IN, where he grew up and graduated from Reitz High School. He attended the University of Evansville for...
Kenneth D. Alles
Jan 24, 2025
Kenneth (Ken) D. Alles, age 70, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Indiana University North Hospital after a long illness.
Ken was born in Jasper, IN, to Norbert and Margaret (Krodel) Alles.
He graduated in 1972 from Jasper High School, where he was a proud member of the Wildcats golf team. In the fall of that same year,...
Ted W. Knorr
Jan 24, 2025
Ted was born in Rensselaer, IN in 1937 as the firstborn son of Theodore W. Knorr Jr. & Dorothy Berg. He passed away January 24, 2025. He graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1955 and received an associate degree in criminal justice from Purdue Northwest. He served in the Indiana National Guard for 10 years becoming a Staff Sgt. He...
Monna Jo Eglen
Jan 24, 2025
Monna “Jo” (Poole) Eglen played her handbells (and likely cowbell) as she announced her arrival in Heaven on January 24, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jo was born March 8, 1944 in Sullivan, Indiana, the youngest of 3, to Lewis “Rex” Poole and Florence Rosalia Poole nee Hoesman.
After being Valedictorian of her high school at Sullivan High...
Earline Lois Craddock
Jan 24, 2025
Earline Lois Craddock
November 14, 1929 - January 24, 2025
Earline Craddock was an elegant and loving soul who lived a long life devoted to her family, her faith, and her friends. She passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 95.
She was born on November 14, 1929, in Pass Christian, MS. She spent much of her young adult...
Afrah Karim
Jan 23, 2025
Afrah” Lorene” Karim, was born on January 23rd of 1936 in, Hernando Mississippi the daughter of Jimmy and Irene Howell. Afrah moved to Michigan City, IN in 1960 after migrating from the south. She married the love of her life Troy Karim April 23, 1963. Afrah had two children Ronnie Howell and Maxine Evans and adopted sons Omar Karim and...
Louis King Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Louis “Lou” King, Jr. passed away on the 23rd day of January in the year 2025 at the age of 91. Lou was born on June 1, 1933, in Lamar, Mercer County, West Virginia to Lewis E. and Sylvia M. King.
A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the United States Navy from 1951 until being honorably discharged in...
Cortland E. Meyer
Jan 23, 2025
Cortland Eugene Meyer, 88, of Indianapolis, IN peacefully passed away while surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
He was born May 9, 1936 to Hugh and Angeline Meyer.
Cortland grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1954 before attending Purdue University and serving in the US Air Force Reserves.
He had...
Robert G. Kellar
Jan 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Robert George Kellar, affectionately known as Bobby, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 87. Bobby was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He was born on February 23, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the cherished son of the late Albert and Mary (Haase)...
Rev. Dr. James M. Capers
Jan 23, 2025
Obituary of Rev. Dr. James M. Capers
Rev. Dr. James M. Capers, 76, loving Patriarch of the Capers family, Interim Pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, claimed the fullness of his baptismal promises on January 23, 2025. Reverend Capers was born November 26, 1948 to the late Calvin and Elitha Capers in New York City, New York. He was the youngest...
Blanche Phillips Church McConnell
Jan 23, 2025
Blanche McConnell, 99, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 23, 2025, just a few days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born on January 28, 1925, in Downey, ID to parents, William “Bill” Phillips and Alta (Perkins) Phillips.
Blanche was a member of the Castleton United Methodist Church, joined on December 9, 1956, also a member of The Castleton...
Paul Joseph Marchesseault
Jan 22, 2025
Paul Joseph Henry Marchesseault, 92, died January 22, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by family. Born on July 3, 1932, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Paul notably served for nine years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He attended St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury and went on to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the State Teachers College...
Billie Jo (Fisher) Riggers
Jan 22, 2025
Our loving mother, Billie Jo (Fisher) Riggers, of Indianapolis, sadly passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 79.
Billie was born on September 25, 1945, to the late Pauline Marie “Dixie” (Cook) Fisher and Warren Fisher on the west side of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Wagner (Karl), and is survived by her...
Barbara Elaine Danner
Jan 22, 2025
Barbara Elaine Danner, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 22, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1937, in Indianapolis, to the late Elcana and Helen Davis.
Barbara graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton, OH in 1955, and subsequently graduated from the University of Dayton with her bachelor’s degree. Barbara went on to graduate from Michigan State University with...
Byron "Tom" Jackson
Jan 22, 2025
Byron Thomas Jackson, 77, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Byron T. Jackson and Tickey F. Jackson.
Tom was a loving husband, father, and an exuberant grandpa. He loved playing golf, hunting, and fishing in the Canadian Northwoods. Tom had a creative nature and immersed himself...
Fred O. Buses Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Fred O. Buses Jr., 90, of Indianapolis, passed away January 22nd, 2025. He was born December 27th, 1934, to parents Fred O. Sr., and Elizabeth (Whitney) Buses.
Fred grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School.
He began his career at International Harvester in 1955 as a tool maker, and later became a tool designer. A hard worker, Fred...
