Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Mary Margaret Bancroft
Aug 14, 2024
Mary Margaret Bancroft, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1941, to the late Robert F. and Rowenah (McMillin) Bancroft.
Mary, sister, friend, teacher, animal lover, generous, photographer, knitter, gardener, collector, caring, intelligent, and inquisitive.
Mary was big sister to Tina. She was three years older leading the way. They would play dolls...
Jennifer Wright
Aug 14, 2024
Jennifer Elaine Wright
43 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on August 14, 2024. Jennifer was born on January 28, 1981, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a 1999 graduate of Decatur Central High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Evansville. She was employed by the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. She was a member of the Blended Church and...
Nancy A. Michaelsen
Aug 14, 2024
Nancy Ann (Nelson) Michaelsen went home to heaven on August 14, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1950, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to the Rev. Andrew William and Mrs. Evelyn (Verness) Nelson. Nancy's father was the pastor of many small churches throughout her childhood, and when she was 9 years old her family moved to Bancroft, Iowa where her...
Avelina Soliven
Aug 13, 2024
Avelina passed away on August 13, 2024 at the age of 91 years.
She was born on May 12, 1933 to the late Jose Obial Catignas and Lelis Abaño Catignas. She attended the Philippine Dental College and graduated with a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine. After passing her board exams, she was self-employed until she was married to her first...
Gregory Martin Schmoll
Aug 13, 2024
Gregory Martin Schmoll passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born 71 years prior on November 30, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of William and Marjorie Schmoll. He was the 3rd in succession of 4 children. His siblings are Susie Schmoll, Phillip Schmoll (Deceased 2015) and Michael Schmoll (Deceased 1981). He is survived by...
Larry Gene Brickert, Sr.
Aug 13, 2024
Larry Gene Brickert, Sr., 82 years old of Southport, Indiana passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born February 16, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Topperwein “Topper” and Mary Louise (Droke) Brickert. Larry was a Specialist Tube Bender for Tube Processing Corporation for 38 years. In his career they would call upon him to hand bend tubes...
Judith Spivey Kight
Aug 12, 2024
Judith Spivey Kight, 83, passed away on August 12, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Indianapolis on November 7, 1940, to Arthur W. and Mary (Brandon) Spivey, Judy grew up there and attended IPS School #86. In 1946 she joined the Brownie Scouts, and in 1957 her Scout Troop traveled to Europe on the Queen Elizabeth and...
Thomas Franklin Clouse
Aug 12, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Franklin Clouse, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born in Indianapolis on January 22, 1940, to the late Everett Franklin and Margaret Evelyn (Sullivan) Clouse. He was a Franklin Central graduate and a 50-year member of the Acton Masonic Lodge.
Tom’s heart was evident in everything he was part of....
Danny Kuai Kuaana, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Danny Kuai Kuaana, Jr. 77 years old of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on August 12, 2024. Danny was born on September 5, 1946, in Los Angles, California to the late Danny K., and Harriet Amelia (Walters) Kuaana, Sr. Danny was an Auto Parts Manager for various companies during his working career. He enjoyed spending time with his family camping, watching...
Kenneth Johnson
Aug 12, 2024
Kenneth Johnson, age 81 of Spencer, Indiana passed away on Monday night, August 12, 2024.
Kenneth was born on May 10, 1943 in Barberton, Ohio, a son of Willard Kenneth and Burchie May (Conner) Johnson.
He was married to Nancy L. (Morrow) Johnson. She preceded him in death on February 7, 1999.
He is survived by him and Nancy’s three children: Jeff (wife...
Jeanette Lucille Vawter
Aug 12, 2024
When asked what Jeanette Vawter’s secret to longevity was, she said, “loving what you do.” And love it she did, with all her heart, right until the end. Jeanette Vawter, a cherished music teacher, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a guiding light to so many, passed away at the age of 93. For over half a century, Jeanette dedicated her...
Carolyn J. Montgomery
Aug 12, 2024
Carolyn J. Montgomery, 85, of Westfield passed away August 12, 2024. She was born December 26, 1938, in Corsicana, Texas the daughter of the late George W. and Inez (Salkhill) Little.
Carolyn was a 1957 graduate of Westfield High School, where she met the love of her life, Hal Montgomery. They married the following year, raising their family and running their...
Laverne W. Boyd
Aug 11, 2024
It is with love and great sadness that the family of Laverne Warner Boyd announces her death following a brief illness. She was born in southern Indiana April 22, 1923 and died peacefully at home with her daughter by her side, in Lake Elsinore, CA on August 11, 2024. A graveside inurnment will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at...
Michael Joseph Schmidt
Aug 11, 2024
Michael Joseph Schmidt, 70, of Indianapolis, entered eternal rest on August 11, 2024 at Grand Brook Memory Care in Greenwood.
He was born on July 18, 1954 in Vincennes, the son of Joseph Paul and Mary Patricia (Patty) Liter Schmidt.
On May 5, 1978 he married the love of his life, Kathleen Mulry, in Indianapolis and she preceded him in death on...
Mary Lou Pike
Aug 11, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – Mary Lou Pike, 90, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, at Franciscan Hospice House after being comforted by family. A beloved wife and caring mother, she will be deeply missed.
Mary was born on January 24, 1934, in Jacksboro, Tennessee, to parents Frank & Linda (Lawson) Thompson. She attended and graduated Campbell County High School in 1953....
John E. Logan Sr.
Aug 11, 2024
John Edgar Logan Sr., 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 11th, 2024, and was reunited with his son, the Late John Logan Jr. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, April 20th, 1951, to parents James C. Turner and Susie Garrett.
He graduated from Central High School in Columbus, Ohio.
John proudly served his country in...
Alene Mae Gibbs
Aug 11, 2024
Alene Mae Gibbs, 98 years old passed away August 11, 2024. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 26, 1926, to the late Basil Mills and Stella Mae (Evans) Landrum. Alene was a loving Homemaker to her family. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Fountain Run, Kentucky, member of the Mt. Zion Baptist...
Marion Delores Mullen
Aug 11, 2024
Marion Delores (Long) Mullen, 90, of Carmel Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2024, with her best friend and love of her life John holding her hand, and surrounded by her family. Marion was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, the second child of Dennis and Nellie Long, both originally born in Ireland. She started her career at...
John Oliver Worth
Aug 10, 2024
John Oliver Worth, age 81 of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on January 10, 1943 to Dr. C. W. Worth and Marie Worth (Oliver). He grew up in Milroy, Indiana in Rush County where his father practiced family medicine for five decades and where John discovered a true sense of place. Throughout...
Brinleigh Cristine Cooper
Aug 10, 2024
Brinleigh Cristine Cooper, infant daughter of Raygon (Kuney) and Nathan Cooper passed away very unexpectedly on August 10, 2024. Besides her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Aurora and Sandra, her brothers, Ethen and Jaxxon, her grandparents, Jennifer and Virgal Beck, her uncle, Austin, her aunt, Lindsay, her great Uncle, Jerame Smith, her cousins, and her second cousins, Shannon...
