Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Judith "Judy" Ann Doan
Sep 5, 2024
Judith Ann (Judy) Doan, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Judy was born in Indianapolis on December 11, 1942, to Edward and Mildred Hayden (Judd). She attended Ben Davis High School, and was a lifelong member of Fleming Garden Christian Church. Judy was married to her first husband, William “Bill” Harris and had three children....
Thomas M. Miller, Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
Thomas M. Miller, Jr. 64, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Carmel, Indiana. He was born July 28, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
After graduating from Carmel High School in 1978, he attended Indiana University in Bloomington where he was a proud member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Indiana University and Sigma Chi remained forever close to his heart.
Thos, as he...
Patrick Joseph Rodecker
Sep 4, 2024
Patrick Joseph Rodecker passed away on September 4, 2024 at 44 years of age.
Born December 21,1979 to Bill and Gail (Zapapas) Rodecker, he is survived by his former wife Catherine and his two daughters Isabelle and Madison. Also surviving are his siblings Amy Sager (Mike), Bradley Rodecker (Danielle), Michael Rodecker (Ashley), and ten nephews and nieces.
He graduated from Colorado State...
Judith Louise Borman
Sep 4, 2024
Judith (Judy) Louise Borman (61) Sept. 24, 1962- Sept. 4, 2024
It is with great sorrow that Judy’s siblings announce her passing after her five year battle with cancer. She was proceeded in death by her parents ( Patty Lou and David Henry Borman). She is survived by her siblings ( Gerald Borman, Ann Weifenbach and Barbara Galt), five nephews (...
Stephen Unversaw
Sep 4, 2024
Stephen E. Unversaw, 77, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on September 4, 2024. Steve was born in Indianapolis on September 17, 1946 to William J. Unversaw and Laura Jean (Armacost) Unversaw. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1964 and attended Indiana State University for a time.
With a million-dollar smile and his gift of making friends, he was a...
Barbara A. (Day) Gallagher
Sep 4, 2024
Barbara A. (Day)Gallagher, Jr., 81, Carmel, passed away September 4, 2024. She was born September 23, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late William A. Day and Anna (Jones) Day. She married the late Thomas A. Gallagher on March 16, 1963.
Barbara grew up with a love of visiting the Jersey Shore and hunting for shells. She also began...
Virginia Lee Johnson
Sep 4, 2024
Virginia Lee Johnson passed away on September 4, 2024, at 95 years of age. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 25, 1929, to the late Charles M. and Jessie I. (Keller) Larrison. Virginia married her high school sweetheart William Dunn Johnson on May 20, 1947, and had four children. The family lived a close-knit life in Mars Hill...
James Derrel Cottongim
Sep 4, 2024
James D. “Jim” Cottongim of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 84 years old. He was born in Acorn, Kentucky on January 22, 1940, to the late Joseph and Dora (Rogers) Cottongim. Jim worked for General Motors Truck & Bus for 30 years before retiring in the Shipping and Receiving Department. He was active...
Robert W. Stusrud
Sep 3, 2024
Robert W. Stusrud, 87, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on January 4, 1937, in Fargo, North Dakota, to the late Ben and Ruth Walters Stusrud.
Bob grew up in the cold, white north of Fargo, ND, where he started his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. He was a true outdoorsman and often went...
Herman Allan Heuss
Sep 3, 2024
Herman Allan Heuss, 93, of Indianapolis, died on September 3, 2024 from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
Allan was born January 4, 1931, to Herman and Lucille (Jenkins) Heuss in Darke County, Ohio, the second of four children. He graduated from Jackson Township High School in Randolph County, Indiana in 1948. He went on to study physical education and history at Ball...
Mark D. Payton
Sep 3, 2024
Mark D. Payton, 62, of Indianapolis passed away on September 3, 2024. He was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on August 6, 1962, to his parents, Charles “Mac” and Irma Jean (Wheeling) Payton. Mark attended Mrs. Lawley’s Kindergarten for 2 years, and It was there that he met his lifelong friends, Mike Glass and Eric Sherrill. Mark then went on...
Virginia "Ginny" Carole Foxworthy
Sep 3, 2024
Virginia (Ginny) Foxworthy passed away on September 3, 2024. She was born April 21, 1939 to Ted Kiefer and Bernice Baum Kiefer. She was an only child. She was born and raised on the west side of Indianapolis.
Ginny graduated high school from Ben Davis in 1957 and graduated college from Indiana University in 1961. She belonged to the Zeta Tau...
Mary Louise Harmeson
Sep 3, 2024
Mary Louise (Todd) Harmeson 89 of Indianapolis, IN passed away September 03, 2024. Mary was born on April 17, 1935, in Bedford, IN to William Howard and Inez Katherine (Speer) Todd.
Mary was a bookkeeper for several different businesses in Indianapolis. She was a very active member of John Knox Presbyterian Church where she gave...
Donna Lynn Bailey
Sep 3, 2024
Donna Lynn Bailey, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on September 3, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born in Indianapolis on February 9, 1959, to John Ladd, Sr. and Myrtle (Branham) Ladd. Donna dedicated over 40 years to Marsh Grocery Stores as a Bakery Manager before their closing. She then continued her career as a Bakery Manager at...
Mona Marie Toliver Donel
Sep 1, 2024
Mona was born in Indianapolis, the seventh child born to James and Rosa Bell Jamison Toliver. She attended Indianapolis public schools and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1956. She was gifted in music and was active in music programs in school.
In August of 1958, she married Norvell Donel. To this union were born three children, Cynthia, Robert, and...
Nathaniel Anderson, Sr.
Sep 1, 2024
Nathaniel Anderson Sr. affectionately known as “Big Nate” was born on January 30, 1933. Nathaniel was born to his parents McKinelly and Leneier Curtis Anderson. He was the second to last born of his siblings. He accepted Christ in his life. He was born, raised, and lived in Indianapolis, Indiana throughout his life. He received his education from the Indianapolis...
Marilyn J. Allen
Sep 1, 2024
Marilyn Jean Allen, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away September 1st, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis, February 8th, 1944, to parents Thomas and Katherine McKenzie.
Marilyn grew up in Indianapolis.
As a young woman, she met the love of her life, Joseph Allen. In 1976, they were married and shared 31 wonderful years together. Joseph passed away May 25th, 2007.
A hard worker,...
Ruth Ann Cooksey
Sep 1, 2024
Ruth Ann Cooksey, 81, of Zionsville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late R. Nelson and Katherine Keller Cooksey. Ruth Ann was a proud alum of Harry A Wood High School and an active member of the Kenwood Avenue, Kingsley Drive communities and active in the North United Method Church faith...
Jacqueline Sue Pierson
Sep 1, 2024
Jacqueline Sue Pierson
84 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 1, 2024. Jacqueline was born on March 6, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert Wilson and June Mills. She was a retired Nurse Practitioner for Planned Parenthood. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for both the American Legion Post 500 and VFW #1587. She is survived...
Charles Lee "Chuck" Jordan Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Charles Lee Jordan Jr. passed away 9/1/2024 after a recent illness. He was born May 20, 1940, in Terre Haute, IN to Charles L. Jordan and Marjorie M. Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wonderful wife and companion of 57 years, Sherry and by his precious granddaughter, Jessica Jordan Brady. He graduated from Gerstmeyer HS, where...
