Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Philomena Harrington
Oct 19, 2024
Philomena Harrington of Zionsville, IN, passed away on October 19, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born in Frankfort, NY, on July 31, 1940, to parents, Ralph and Helen (Chuff) Ortello. Philomena had a taste for adventure. Upon graduation from Frankfort Central High School, she embarked from her small hometown with just two hundred dollars in her pocket...
Alan Arthur Seifert
Oct 19, 2024
Alan Arthur Seifert, 81, Indianapolis, went home to be with his Lord October 19, 2024. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Eunice Marie (Hartmann) and Arthur Sigmund Seifert. Alan attended Muskegon Senior High graduating in 1960. He then went to the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan but deferred his education to join the Air Force in 1962. During...
Mary Elizabeth Shumate
Oct 19, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Shumate, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 96 on October 19, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on April 8, 1928 in Kansas City Missouri, Mary lived a life full of love, kindness, and graciousness that touched everyone she met.
Mary was known for her unwavering spirit, sharp wit, and...
Gayle Deborah Smith
Oct 18, 2024
Gayle Deborah Clark Smith, born at Emory hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, on 6/28/1943, died on Friday, 10/18/2024 at a long-term care facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Though she experienced physical and cognitive decline over the years from three strokes, she remained a strong, generous vibrant person who still went to the movies each week and enjoyed an occasional Guinness up to...
Richard "Rick" Williams Sikes
Oct 18, 2024
Richard "Rick" Williams Sikes passed away on October 18, 2024, in Avon Indiana. Rick was in a hurry to get life started by arriving weeks early on Mother's Day Sunday May 12, 1951. Weighing in just under 5 lbs.
Rick attended Speedway High School and while attending Speedway High he worked multiple part time jobs. He graduated from Speedway High in...
Gregory A. Bernhard
Oct 18, 2024
Gregory Allen Bernhard, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on October 18, 2024. Born in Beech Grove, IN, on November 8, 1949, to William and Erma (Daugherty) Bernhard, Greg grew up in Indianapolis, where he graduated from George Washington High School. It was there that he met the love of his life, Kathy Applegate.
Following high school, Greg proudly served...
Betty Elaine Key
Oct 17, 2024
Carmel, Indiana – Betty Elaine Key, 84, passed away on October 17, 2024, after being comforted by her sons and daughters. She was born in Veto, Alabama, on April 13, 1940, to parents Joseph Wallace and Ruby Hargrove. Her spirit, sassiness, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Elaine grew up in Alabama before moving to Indiana...
Ruth Margaret Tingle
Oct 17, 2024
Ruth M. Tingle passed away in her Brownsburg home on October 17, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born December 10, 1944 in Indianapolis where she spent most of her life. She was the beloved wife of Phillip E Tingle who preceded her in death. Ruth is survived by her son Nathan (Jackie) Bailey and daughter Jennifer Bailey....
Jerry L. Farmer
Oct 17, 2024
Jerry L. Farmer, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born November 29th, 1946, in Indianapolis.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen and his daughters, Tammie Jo and Dawn Smith; grandchildren, Robert Garcia and Emma (Gunner) Harp; his brother, Raymond; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Goldie Cecelia...
Cynthia A. Wardlow
Oct 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Wardlow of Westfield, IN on October 17, 2024 at the age of 61. Cindy was born in Carbondale, IL on December 9, 1962 to parents Clarence and Phyllis (Nuckols) Spence.
Cindy was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, love and support for her family and all...
Joyce Lynne Leatherman
Oct 17, 2024
Joyce Lynne Leatherman, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 17, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents, Clemence N. Butts and Doris M. (Evans) Butts.
Joyce spent her younger years in Columbus and then completed high school in Bluffton, Indiana. She attended Lutheran School of Nursing and then started her nursing career at...
Alva "Al" F. Schwenzer
Oct 17, 2024
Alva “Al” F. Schwenzer, 73, of Indianapolis passed away on October 17, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on December 8, 1950, to his parents Carl W. Schwenzer IV and Faye Henrietta (Sutton) Schwenzer. Al graduated from Lawrence Central High School. Upon graduating, Al bravely enlisted in the United States Army. He dutifully served his country for 3 ½ years....
Billy Francis Brewster
Oct 17, 2024
Billy Francis Brewster, of Mooresville, Indiana passed away October 17, 2024, at 92 years old. He was born September 4, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Cash H. and Tressa (Aikens) Brewster. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Allison’s after more than 30 years. Billy was a longtime member of Valley Mills...
Anna Louise Harris
Oct 17, 2024
Anna (Anne) Louise McMillian Harris was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 10, 1932. She was the only child of Turner McMillian and Catherine Alvies McMillian-Young. She spent her early childhood on the East Side where she attended School 26 at 16th and Columbia Avenue. Anna was baptized at an early age while attending Goodwill Baptist Church at 13th &...
Kay Carol Hurley
Oct 17, 2024
Kay Carol Hurley, 81 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kay was born on April 7, 1943, in Frankfort, Indiana, a daughter of Charles Kenneth “Kenny” and Lota (Pruett) Alexander. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Kay was the youngest of Kenny and Lota’s four...
John B. Mohr
Oct 17, 2024
John B. Mohr, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home on October 17th, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, March 16th, 1935, to parents Robert and Dorothy Mohr.
John grew up in Indianapolis, and graduated from Washington high school.
John proudly served our country in the United States Army.
He joined the Indianapolis Police Department and served his community as a police...
Dorothy Isobel Baynes
Oct 16, 2024
Dorothy Isobel Baynes, affectionately known as Dottie, Dot, or Nana, passed away on October 16, 2024, in Speedway, Indiana. Born on February 10, 1931, in Melbourne, Australia, Dottie lived a life rich in love and dedication, with a profound commitment to her family.
A proud homemaker and mother, Dorothy devoted her life to nurturing those around her. Her warmth and care...
Myrtle Irene Britt
Oct 16, 2024
Myrtle Irene (Shockley) Britt passed away on October 16, 2024, she was born on August 15, 1935, in Clermont, Indiana, to Orville and Martha Shockley. She is preceded in death by her brother Virgil Shockley and her husband Bobby Britt. Myrtle is survived by her three children: Kevin (Kathy) Britt, Kim (Doug) Lynch, and Kent (Kelly) Britt; along with nine...
Charles P. Hacker
Oct 15, 2024
Charles “Chuck” P. Hacker II, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully October 15 2024. He was born April 14, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana to parents Phillip and June (Baker) Hacker.
He moved to Indianapolis after graduation from Madison Heights High School.
Chuck worked in the construction industry and ended his career with his business, Superior Concrete.
He was a big Purdue fan and...
Harold Winfred Boruff
Oct 15, 2024
Harold Boruff, 95, of Indianapolis passed away Tuesday October 15, 2024. He was born on March 3, 1929 in Clear Creek Indiana to Cornie A. and Alma D. (Doub) Boruff. He is survived by his children David (Kimberly) Boruff, Brian (Kathy) Boruff, Ronald Riggs, Charles (Beulah) Swinehart, Belinda Shearer, Jerry (Lynne) Swinehart, Steve (Tammie) Swinehart, 18 grandchildren, and numerous great...
