Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Aug 3, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana – Robert Kirkham, 56, passed suddenly at home on August 3, 2024. Rob was born to parents Robert F. Kirkham and Geanie Mae Bruce on January 25, 1968, in Lebanon, Indiana. 

Rob spent the last several years working for Amazon as a valued associate. That same year he started at Amazon, he married his beloved husband, Jamie McKim.

More than...

Aug 3, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana – James Boyce Stroud, Jr., 83, passed away on August 3, 2024, at Westminster Village North retirement community of Indianapolis. James was born to parents James & Jessie (Layell) Stroud in Danville, Virginia.

James was a proud career soldier, who served his country not only in the United States Navy but also the Army. Originally a combat engineer for...

Aug 3, 2024

ROY EDWARD SMITH (BRANNON) was born to Frank and Mable Brannon on October 1, 1948 in Gary, Indiana. Roy was the youngest of eight and followed in their footsteps attending Roosevelt High School. 

In his early twenties, Roy moved to California for some years until he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. Here he resided until his passing.

Roy was employed at Elrod for...

Aug 3, 2024

Margaret Roberts, 69, of Carmel, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Margaret was born in Indianapolis to the late Paul and Julianna King.

Margaret graduated from North Central High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from IUPUI. She worked at Indiana Insurance and Conseco. She was a loving mother, sister, and aunt.

Margaret is survived by her son, Andrew, her sister,...

Aug 3, 2024

Norma B Wetzel, 75, of Camby passed away on Saturday August 3, 2024 at her home with loved ones by her side. She was born June 18, 1949 in Exeter, Virginia to her parents, Harvey & Edith Gibson. She was a resident of Camby most of her life.

Norma is survived by her three sons Jade Wetzel, Jimmy (Jamie) Wetzel, and...

Aug 3, 2024

George Wayne Greer, 85, of Indianapolis passed away August 3, 2024, with family at his side.

George was born in Mitchell, IN, July 13, 1939, the son of Lawrence and Agnes (Tow) Greer.

George met and married the love of his life, Marilyn Sue Hopper. They were wed February 28, 1958, and were married 64 years until his death.

George was an avid...

Aug 3, 2024

Aug 2, 2024

Eric B. Howland, 62, left this world too soon, on August 2nd, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, April 24th, 1962, to Jean Howland and Leon Howland. 

Eric grew up in Indianapolis and attended Warren Central, class of 1980. 

Eric worked as the owner of Accurate Glass Tinting for many years.  

Eric was a strong, loving man. He enjoyed sports of all...

Aug 2, 2024

William Lloyd Browning, age 86, of Westfield, IN, passed away on August 2, 2024. Born on July 11, 1938, William was a proud alum of Dartmouth College (B.S.) and Butler University (M.S.). 

William had a distinguished and impactful career, beginning as a teacher at Milwaukee Country Day School and progressing to Park Tudor School in 1965, where he taught for 44...

Aug 2, 2024

Daniel Milton Harrelson 75, of Indianapolis, died Friday August 2, 2024. Daniel was born March 1, 1949 in Bowling Green Florida to Lorene (Richardson) Harrelson and Laverne (Jack) Harrelson. Daniel is preceded in death by his wife Verna M. Harrelson and son Chad S. Harrelson. Daniel is survived by his children Jason G. (Aja) Harrelson, Karri M. (Brad) Lamb, and...

Aug 1, 2024

On the morning of August 1, 2024, Sherry Ann McMillan Ballard, aged 67, was called away to dance with the angels in Heaven. Most know, but she had a lengthy stay at St. Vincent hospital and ICU before being transferred to Meadow Lakes rehabilitation center where her life abruptly ended due to breathing complications and heart issues.

Sherry was born June...

Aug 1, 2024

Robert K. Wichmann, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffton, SC, at the age of 87. Born in Fulton, Missouri to Karl and Dorothy Wichmann, he graduated from Milan High school, in Milan, IN, where he played a supporting role on the 1954 State Champion Basketball team. After graduating from Purdue University in 1959, he...

Aug 1, 2024

Jan Edward Helbert of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on August 1st, 2024, in his home, at the age of 84.

He was born in Fortville, Indiana, on December 08, 1939, to his biological parents, Robert (Bob) and Joyce (Heche) Helbert, who later remarried to Merle Fisher, for whom he held great admiration. Jan graduated from Fortville High School in 1957 and...

Aug 1, 2024

Jim was born in Indianapolis on November 22, 1942. He attended Nora Grade School and graduated from North Central High School in 1960. He went on to Purdue University and completed a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Industrial Supervision.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond O. Alvis, M.D. and Josephine M. Alvis; sister, Margaret Jane (C. Philip) Alvis...

Aug 1, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Earl Baker. Affectionately known as “Bob”, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully at the age of 100 years and 7 months on August 1, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob was born on January 1, 1924 to Sarah and Charles Baker from West Newton....

Aug 1, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS -- Shirley Jean Loucks Nason died August 1, 2024, at Traditions at Brookside Memory Care, McCordsville, surrounded by loving family and staff. She was 96 years old.

Shirley was born October 6, 1927, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Frank Kenneth Loucks and Wilda Clarice Shannon Loucks. She attended Shortridge High School, graduating in 1945, then headed to Butler University...

Aug 1, 2024

Barbara Ann Andrews, 75, of Indianapolis, IN completed her baptismal journey and was called home to God on August 1, 2024, surrounded by her husband and three children.

Barbara was born on February 22, 1949, to Ronald and Phyllis Henriksen in Northfield, MN. She was the oldest of five children. Barbara graduated Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with a triple...

Aug 1, 2024

JoAnn Geringer, 94, of Indianapolis passed away on August 1, 2024. Born in Cincinnati and raised in New Richmond, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jesse and Alta Osborne. She attended Miami University of Ohio and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Shortly after their marriage, she and Raymond established a lifelong home in Indianapolis, where they shared a love of...

Aug 1, 2024

Dale “Pugman” Richard Taylor 70 of Brownsburg, IN passed away August 01, 2024. Dale was affectionately known as “Pug”. He was born on May 13, 1954, in Beech Grove, IN to George Richard and Shirley Rovenia (Wayman) Taylor. Pug served our country in the US Air Force where he earned the rank of SGT. Pug worked in IT sales for...

Aug 1, 2024

Richard V. Lung, 91, passed away August 1st, 2024. He was born in Dallas City, Illinois, June 11th, 1933, to parents Victor and Garnet (Anderson) Lung.

Richard grew up in Illinois and moved to Indiana later in life.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1955.

While he was attending Indiana Central University, he met the love of his...