Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
William J. Ziegele
Sep 10, 2024
William (Bill) John Ziegele died on September 10th, 2024 at the age of 84 years. He was born the son of German immigrant parents in Peoria, Illinois on August 13, 1940. Preceding him in death were his parents William and Louise Ziegele. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, his children Scott (Cindy) Ziegele, Michael (Sarah) Ziegele and Sarah (Jamie)...
Robert S. Morse
Sep 10, 2024
Robert Stanley Morse was born April 11,1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sidney and Mildred (Cornell) Morse. By the grace of God, he was taken home to heaven on September 10, 2024, well-loved and much admired. Bob lived a long and interesting life. He served in the army under General Patton in World War II. He graduated from Ohio State University...
John Michael Klesa
Sep 9, 2024
John Michael "Mike" Klesa, of Indianapolis, passed away September 9, 2024, at the age 81. Born May 26, 1943 in Lima, OH, to the late Howard Dale Klesa and Frances Jane Repp Klesa.
Mike graduated from Stow High in Stow, Ohio and from the Ohio State University where he studied horticulture, excelled at ROTC and played baseball. After two years on...
Ralph Hartley
Sep 9, 2024
Ralph Hartley, 81, of Fishers, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024.
Ralph, or “Butch” as he was known to many, was born on April 9, 1943, and grew up in Oakfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wayland Academy in 1961 and went on to attend Lawrence University, graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He was a sales representative for Maurice Sporting...
Debra Katherine Davidson
Sep 9, 2024
Debra “Debbie” Katherine Davidson, age 70 of New Palestine, Indiana passed away on Monday morning, September 9, 2024 at her residence.
Debbie was born on March 28, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of Earl Venard and Gladys Marie (Lamb) Anderson. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She married Joseph Greg Davidson on October 17, 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She...
Virginia L. Coop
Sep 9, 2024
Virginia L. Coop, 87, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her family, left this world on September 9, 2024, in Fortville, Indiana. Born on August 19, 1937, in Fountaintown, Indiana, Virginia lived a life full of warmth, care and devotion to her loved ones. She was a simple, loving, and caring soul who dedicated herself to being a nurturing...
Robert Louis Koesters
Sep 8, 2024
Robert Louis Koesters, age 84 of McCordsville, Indiana passed away on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024 in McCordsville, Indiana.
Bob was born on January 1, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Francis Joseph and Violet Katherine (Beck) Koesters. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He married Judith “Judy” Rae Maurer. She preceded him in death.
Bob is survived by one...
Fayetta Lang Holley
Sep 8, 2024
Fayetta Lang Holley
81 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 8, 2024. Fayetta was born on October 15, 1942, in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Elisha and Lennie Lang. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Holley, Jr. her five siblings and her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Allender, Laurie (Richard)...
Robert Kern
Sep 7, 2024
Robert W. "Bob" Kern, 87, passed away September 7th, 2024. He was born October 29, 1936, in Bedford Indiana to Wayne D. Kern (Heltonville,IN) and Mae Louise (Sheets) Kern (Jasonville, IN).
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Max Eugene Kern and William Harold Kern. His wife Jo Ann (Atwood) Kern; his daughters Karen Lowell and Tammy Miller.
Bob...
Mary J. Blake Wolf
Sep 7, 2024
Mary J. Blake Wolf passed away unexpectedly September 7, 2024, at 88 years old. She was born November 21, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Chester Earl and Carrie Adeline (Hooker) Blake. Mary worked for Western Electric for over 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed playing most card games, dancing, traveling and spending time with her family and friends....
Mary "Libby" Elizabeth Jurgensmeyer
Sep 7, 2024
Mary “Libby” E. Jurgensmeyer of Westfield IN (formerly of Chesterfield MO) passed away on September 7,2024 at the age of 92. She was born in Williamstown MO on February 13,1932 to parents Charles N. and Julia D. (Martin) Tucker. Libby was a consummate hostess, avid bridge player and loved to travel in her younger years. Libby and her son Jim...
Jane B. Jewett
Sep 7, 2024
A private service will be held for family for Jane Bramhall Jewett, age 68, who died on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marybelle Bramhall Jewett and John Rhodes Jewett.
She is survived by her brother, John Rhodes Jewett, Jr. (Perry), her niece, two nephews, two great nieces, a great nephew, and five cousins.
Jane had...
Brenda B. Wallace
Sep 6, 2024
Brenda B. Wallace of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on June 26, 1940, to the late Ralph and Jean Blank.
Her love for the water stemmed from her early days spent at Lake Chautauqua, where she learned to waterski. She always looked forward to the next...
James George O'Donnell
Sep 6, 2024
James George O'Donnell, born on May 1, 1935, to Thomas and Margaret O'Donnell, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He was 89 years old.
James was predeceased by his parents, his beloved sisters Rita Baker and Margaret Griffen, and his wife of 40 years, Charlene. He is survived by his brother, Thomas O'Donnell, his sister, Joan Maloney, his cherished son,...
Malvern Decatur Grubbs, Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
Malvern D. Grubbs, Jr., 89, passed away September 5, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the second of five children born to the late Mr. Malvern D. Grubbs, Sr. and Mrs. Arene Grubbs on November 9, 1934. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Ivan Grubbs, and grandson, Alan Roach.
He attended Elementary School #87 and Crispus Attucks High...
Jean Nicol Henry
Sep 5, 2024
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Jn Nicol Henry, born on NOVEMBER 7, 1969 in Port au Prince, his mother Marie Lourde Guerrier, and his father Nicola Henry, a soldier in Port au Prince, he did his Primary Studies at the Anse à Veau Mixed School. His secondary studies: Lycèe Boirond...
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 (...
