Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 14, 2024

Robert L. Trimpl, age 86, Retired Lt. Col. USAF, of Noblesville passed away surrounded by his family on October 14, 2024. He was born April 26, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of the late William Weston Sr. and Don Lorene (Hasenjaeger) Trimpl. He married Alice Thanet Kelly on October 19, 1963. She preceded him in passing on April 18,...

Oct 14, 2024

William (Bill) R.T. Murray, age 85 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday morning, October 14, 2024.

Bill was born on August 9, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, to O.T. and Eva (Webb) Murray. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Gilbert Murray, and son, David Murray.

Bill attended Northern Michigan University earning his B.S. in Business Administration. He continued his...

Oct 14, 2024

Diane Rucker, 79 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2024 with her family at her side. 

Diane was born on May 10th, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana, to Cortland and Geraldine (Shaw) Carrington. She was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School and attended Indiana State University.

She is preceded in death by her husband John Rucker, whom...

Oct 14, 2024

ROBERT "BOB" EDWARD HANZE (1934 - 2024)

A Godly servant who loved so well, Robert Edward Hanze, 90, entered into Eternal Life in Heaven on October 14, 2024.

He was born in Canton, Ohio in 1934 to Edward and Lucille Hanze. He attended Canton South High School before attending Johnson University (Knoxville,Tennessee) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministry/Preaching.

He...

Oct 14, 2024

Bert Michael Sansone, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away October 14th, 2024. He was born December 9th, 1936, in Bloomington, Indiana, to parents Joseph and Edna (McGuire) Sansone. 

Bert moved to Indianapolis as a young man and graduated from Manuel High School. 

A very hard worker, he was a machine operator to Beverage Paper Company for 44 years before retiring. 

On December 5th, 1965,...

Oct 14, 2024

Robert E. Wilmoth, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed peacefully in his sleep on October 14, 2024.

Born on October 22, 1939, in Greeley, CO, Robert was the son of Thomas C. Wilmoth, M.D., and Lessie C. Wilmoth. In 1946, the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where Robert excelled in golf, earning the title of Southwest Region Junior Golf Champion....

Oct 13, 2024

Familia y amigos,

Nos reuniremos para despedirnos y celebrar la hermosa vida de Ángela María Zuluaga (Cadavid, Montoya), nuestro querida “Angelita”, “mi Reina”, “mi Princesa”, “mi Niña” y “Mami”, y por supuesto, nuestro ángel. Nacida y criada en Medellín, Colombia, fue la penúltima de once hermanos, dejando atrás a nueve que atesoran su memoria.

Ángela estudió Diseño Gráfico en Medellín y luego Gerontología...

Oct 13, 2024

Adelfio Bertol, born January 27, 1940 in Castelfondo, Italy, beloved son of Emilio and Erminia, beloved husband of Gema, beloved father of Angela, Carlo, and Antonio, passed away peacefully in Indianapolis, IN on October 13, 2024.

Living most of his childhood in the small northern Italian mountain village of Fondo in the Val di Non, Adelfio left home at 18 to...

Oct 13, 2024

Susan Crisler Morton, 90, of Carmel, Indiana died peacefully October 13, 2024, with her family by her side. Susan was born May 1,1934 in Marion, Indiana. She graduated from Marion High School and then attended Indiana University where she was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She graduated from IU with a bachelor’s degree in education and...

Oct 13, 2024

Oct 13, 2024

Patricia Russell, 87 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 13, 2024.

Patricia was born on December 18, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of Kenneth and Hazel (Goldsby) Brooks.

She married Larry Leonard Russell on November 3, 1957 in Indianapolis. Larry preceded her in death on November 7, 2005.

She is survived by two children: daughter Karen (husband Tony) Hollandsworth...

Oct 12, 2024

Odell Lang Overton (Mother Overton) was born to Felix Edward Lang and Mary Lou Lang on Thursday, March 9, 1933 in Caruthersville, MO. Mother Overton professed her hope in Jesus Christ at an early age at the Baptist Church of Swift, Missouri and later united with the Greater Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. Mother Overton attended the public school systems...

Oct 12, 2024

 George Jefferson “Jeff” Hill 84 of Muncie, Indiana passed away on October 12, 2024. He was born July 13, 1940, to the late Daniel B. and Ethel (Pulliam) Hill. Jeff retired as a Regional Operational Manager for numerous Nursing Home facilities. Prior to this he owned his own Barber Shop in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeff proudly served his country in the...

Oct 12, 2024

Born 7/24/1948 Father William Dougherty, Mother Margaret "Peggy" 

Husband Alan H. North, sons Bradley H North (wife Melissa) Matthew H. North (Wife Holly)

Grandsons Max Ben Elliot, and Granddaughter Stella

As a young girl she spent time in Florida with her grandparents, her father was the editor of the Southern Illinoisan Newspaper and her mother worked at the paper as well. Went University...

Oct 12, 2024

Harlie Savanah Heaviland, 17, passed away with family by her side October 12, 2024, at Riley’s Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born December 2, 2006, in Des Moines, Iowa.

She is survived by her parents, her grandparents Karen (David) Heaviland, her brother Donovan Hudson, and sister Makayla Hudson. Harlie loved all animals and always had a soft spot in her...

Oct 11, 2024

Cecelia Diane Shinn of Camby, Indiana passed away on October 11, 2024, at 79 years old. She was born January 25, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Frank and Cecelia Louise (Sink) Kratoska. Diane, as she was affectionately known was a devoted Christian and enjoyed working with the youth in her church for many years. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics,...

Oct 11, 2024

R. Mark Rushing, 77, went home to be with his Lord on October 11, 2024. He was born in Springfield, MO, to Robert Mark Rushing and Maxine (Tarrant) Rushing.

Mark discovered a love for sports and adventure early in life, cultivating a lifelong work ethic along the way. After high school, he attended Indiana University, where he earned a degree in...

Oct 11, 2024

Patricia K. Nonweiler, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away October 11th, 2024. She was born December 1st, 1944, to parents Robert and Ruth (Farren) Vogel.

Patricia grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Howe High School. She continued her education at Ball State University.

 A very hard worker, Patricia started her career at Community Hospital East and North and worked for them for...

Oct 10, 2024

James Michael “Mike” Emmert passed away on October 10, 2024, at 84 years old. He was born November 18, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harry Raymond and Alma Mae (Warren) Emmert. Mike retired from his work as an Electronics Technician with Ameritech AT&T after 33 years of service. He served his country proudly in the United States Air...

Oct 10, 2024

Toy Kee Chin, 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 10, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1934 in the providence of Guangdong, city of Taishen, China. He was the son of Lan Form Chin and Soo Jin Chin. He was an only child and raised by his mother Soo Jin Chin. He married Anna Yee on December...