OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Bradley Eric Ray

Bradley Eric Ray

Nov 17, 2024

Bradley Eric Ray of Mooresville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2024, at the age of 46. He was born on February 4, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Richard and Charlene (Nelis) Ray. Brad was the manager at Belle Tire in Westfield, Indiana. He had a strong work ethic and spent many hours of service to his company. Brad...

Brenda Lou Haus

Brenda Lou Haus

Nov 17, 2024

Brenda Lou Haus (Henderson), known for her fierce spirit and outspoken nature, was born on March 3, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN. After a battle with cancer she left us on November 17, 2024, at the age of 70, in the same city and home that watched her bloom from a spirited child into a dependable, feisty and resilient woman. Brenda...

Karen Sue Stephan

Karen Sue Stephan

Nov 16, 2024

Karen Sue Stephan, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 16th,2024, at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Karen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 28th, 1954.

Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Jane Klute, and her father, Bob Klute.

Survivors include her husband, James; two sons, James II and Jason; her granddaughter, Sasha; her brother, Robert Klute Sr. of...

Richard Edwin Hughes

Richard Edwin Hughes

Nov 16, 2024

Richard “Dick” Edwin Hughes age 87, of McCordsville, Indiana, was called home to be with the Lord on the evening of November 16, 2024.

Dick was a beloved husband, father, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Dick was born on April 3, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent his formative years. He was the son...

Jeanette Gail Kelley

Jeanette Gail Kelley

Nov 16, 2024

Jeanette Gail Kelley

85 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passe away on November 16, 2024. Jeanette was born on February 23, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Sherman and Frances Lloyd. She had worked for Walmart for fifteen years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Allen Kelley, son, Kindeth Kelley, sisters, Rose Marie Harris and Pat Ratliff, brother, Raymond...

Myrtle Faye Wessel

Myrtle Faye Wessel

Nov 16, 2024

Myrtle Faye (Haddock) Wessel 93 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on November 16, 2024. Faye was born on November 02, 1931, in Lafayette, Tennessee to James L. and Sarah Lee (Taylor) Haddock. Faye worked throughout her career in the service industry as she cared for others and had her own cleaning business besides being a housewife and raising five children....

Larry D. Miller

Larry D. Miller

Nov 16, 2024

Larry D. Miller, born September 5, 1935, passed away November 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Maria, his parents (George and Floy Miller), and his siblings: Dale (Blanch) Miller, William Miller, Joyce (Bill) Kershaw, Kay (Bud) Jarrett and Sharon (Ted) Jarrett. He is survived by his children: Chris (Jane) Miller, Cathy (Gary) Kinnett, and Dawne (Kevin)...

Annie M. Webb

Annie M. Webb

Nov 15, 2024

After living a long, wonderful life, Annie M. Webb peacefully transitioned from her earthly home on November 15, 2024. She was born to James R. and Dorothy M. (Porter) Franklin in Christiansburg, Virginia on November 6, 1928. She was the first of three children born to this union. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, William H....

Pyong Cox

Pyong Cox

Nov 15, 2024

Pyong OK Cox (Yi), 88, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2024. Born under the harsh realities of Japanese occupation in Korea, Pyong was connected to the proud heritage of the Joseon Dynasty, a legacy stripped away during a time of upheaval. As a woman in an era of few rights, she endured profound hardship but faced every...

Samuel Dykes Dunbar

Samuel Dykes Dunbar

Nov 15, 2024

Sam Dunbar was born in South Bend, Indiana to Irma Claire Dykes Dunbar and Willard Parker Dunbar, Sr.

He was a 1945 graduate of Culver Summer Schools, a 1949 graduate of Crawfordsville High School, a 1958 graduate of Purdue University (Electrical Engineering), and a 1970 graduate of Auburn University (MBA). While at Purdue, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma...

Jorge Garcia-Lozada

Jorge Garcia-Lozada

Nov 15, 2024

Jorge nació el 23 de febrero de 1967 fue un hombre con un carácter muy fuerte pero con un corazón muy noble el siempre fue muy responsable de su familia desde chico siempre estuvo al pendiente de quien lo necesitará amigos y familiares ayudando a gente que a veces no conocía y todo lo que él daba lo daba de...

Brenda Kay Dale

Brenda Kay Dale

Nov 15, 2024

Brenda Kay Dale, a cherished soul, left this world on November 15, 2024, at the age of 68, in her beloved Indianapolis, where she was born on December 7, 1955. Brenda's life was a shining example of love nurturing, a woman whose very essence radiated a warmth that enveloped all who had the privilege to know her.

As a devoted mother,...

Terry Joseph Finn

Terry Joseph Finn

Nov 15, 2024

Terry Joseph Finn, 73, Indianapolis, passed away November 15, 2024. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph Francis Finn and Anna Martha (Minda) and grew up as one of twelve children. After high school Terry started working at McDonald's which developed into a lifelong career, and he became an owner and operator of his own stores. 

 As his...

Jay Fulling

Jay Fulling

Nov 14, 2024

Jay Willis Fulling Kennedy, 30, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 14, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1994, in Lafayette, Indiana, to parents, Bruce Fulling and Debbie (Sparks) Fulling.

Growing up, Jay was always bright and creative. He spent many hours playing with his Lego sets and even made movies with the different figures. He made many things...

Laverne "Vern" A. Wilkerson

Laverne "Vern" A. Wilkerson

Nov 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lavern (Vern) Wilkerson

Laverne (Vern) Wilkerson, 102, passed away on November 14, 2024. Born on September 1, 1922, Vern proudly served his country during World War II. After the war, he moved to Indianapolis, where he attended barber college and met his beloved wife, Lavon Oliphant. They shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.

Vern and his brother, John,...

Jack Lee Horsley, Jr.

Jack Lee Horsley, Jr.

Nov 14, 2024

 Jack Lee Horsley, Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2024, at 75 years old. He was born June 5, 1949, in Indianapolis Indiana to the late Jack Lee Horsley, Sr. and Virginia (Gregory) Clonce. Jack had been a Maintenance person for several apartment complexes for many years. He was a member of the Ancient Landmarks Masonic...

Kathleen Colgate

Kathleen Colgate

Nov 14, 2024

Kathleen Colgate, whose family is from the Netherlands, is the first born of 6 children in Indianapolis to Margaret Lucille Klotz and Maurice John Galema. 

She graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1955, married Charles Colgate in April 1958, and later retired from Indiana National Bank. 

Her favorite things in life are her Church Family at St. Joseph, her friends and family,...

May Bell Hampton

May Bell Hampton

Nov 13, 2024

May Bell Hampton

82 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 13, 2024. May was born on June 11, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Grover and Lena Muse. She was preceded in death by her seventeen siblings and her parents. She is survived by her husband, Joe Hampton, children, Melissa (Jim) Rourke and Emmett (Birdy) Tomlin, grandchildren, Melissa Hansen,...

James Riggs Crain

James Riggs Crain

Nov 13, 2024

James Riggs Crain, 82, of Westfield, passed away November 13, 2024. He was born January 28, 1942, in Indianapolis, the son of the late Morris and Laurett (Abercrombie) Crain. He married Susan Hicks on September 19, 1981.

Jim proudly and honorably served in the United States Army Reserves. He received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and became a lifetime member...

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