Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 17, 2024

Eileen M. DeStefano, 103 of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  Eileen was born May 5, 1920 in Indianapolis to the late Harry and Lorena Mellendorf.  She graduated from Purdue University in 1942 with a degree in home economics.

 

After graduation, Eileen worked for Eli Lilly & Co. before moving to California where her husband was stationed during the war....

Apr 16, 2024

Crystal LeAnn (Mendenhall) Brown, 41 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024.

 

A private family service and burial has been held at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East. Crystal has been laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.

 

Crystal was born on April 27, 1982 in Indianapolis.

She is survived by one daughter Shaela Brown, two sisters April...

Apr 16, 2024

Dick was born in Nanjing, China on April 10, 1936. His parents were JiFu Chang and Difeng Wu. He came to the United States in 1955 to attend Missouri Valley College, and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri in 1962. He became a naturalized citizen in 1971. He worked as an...

Apr 16, 2024

Sandy Frankovitz was born in 1937 and raised in Kokomo, IN.  She graduated from Indiana University and majored in Elementary Education.  She enjoyed her teaching career for many years.  Sandy moved to Indianapolis in 1959 and met her husband Jacob at a Jewish singles dinner dance. They were married in 1961.   Sandy treasured her family and loved spending time...

Apr 16, 2024

Helen M. Cornet, 97, of Carmel passed away on April 16, 2024. Helen was born in Milton, IN on January 12, 1927; to the late William and Mary (Seffrin) Market. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Nursing School in 1948. She was a charter member of St. Pius X in Indianapolis until 1982. She then became a charter member of St....

Apr 16, 2024

Linda A. Erickson, 85, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 16, 2024.  Linda was born in Geneva, NY, on January 31, 1939, to the late Elmer and Pearl Erickson.  

Linda grew up in Evansville, IN and in Indianapolis, IN, where she graduated from Shortridge High School in 1957 and then attended Indiana Business College.  She worked at Rex Insurance...

Apr 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon McCaffrey Pillow on April 16, 2024 – beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.

Sharon was born on May 29, 1958, in Indianapolis to Bob and Babs McCaffrey. She attended Purdue University, where she received a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and Special Education, and excelled as a Silver Twin...

Apr 16, 2024

Dorothy Joan Blackwood, 86, passed away April 16, 2024.

 

She was born on June 12, 1937, to Oscar and Dorothy Pence. 

 

She is survived by her children, Deanna Fritzinger (Damon) and Bradley Blackwood; Grandchildren, Dustin (Sky), Brandon, Candice, Courtney, Brian, and Jeremy; great-grandchildren, Brandi, Alex, Sirius, Kya, Esme, Tyli, and Sparrow; and her dear friend, Kathy Thomas.

 

She was preceded in death by...

Apr 15, 2024

Ruben Wesley Voth peacefully passed away at home into God’s presence - loving and eternal care on April 15, 2024. He was 92 years old. Wes (his preferred name) was born to Jacob and Margaret Voth on May 26, 1931 in Garden City, KS. He accepted the Lord as Savior and was baptized at a young age. He faithfully walked...

Apr 15, 2024

In Memory of Mr. Houston (Huston) L. BalanceMr. Houston (Huston) Lee Balance passed away after a long illness on April 15, 2024, at the age of 89 years old. Houston was born in Russellville Kentucky to the late Huston L. Balance and Mary T. Forte.Houston went to elementary school in Logan County, then later moved to Warren County where he...

Apr 15, 2024

Jack Delhagen, 88, of Greenfield passed away on April 15, 2024. Jack was born to Samara Catherine (Collins) Delhagen and Isaac Delhagen. There were 20 children altogether in their family.Jack married Barbara (Bledsoe) on June 9, 1956 in Greenfield, Indiana. They have three children; Rebecca "Becky" Baum, Charlotte "Ninny" Mahin (Norman), and Phillip "Flipper" Delhagen (Karen Santos). There are three...

Apr 15, 2024

Denise Marietta Hart, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 23rd, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Bill and Louise Marietta.

Denise was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward Hart, in 1976, and together they built a beautiful life and...

Apr 15, 2024

Adrienne E. Butros, 86, of Noblesville passed away April 15, 2024.  She was born on July 11, 1937 in Jaffa, Palestine, the daughter of the late Judeit and Butros Franjieh.  She married Edward J. Butros on May 06, 1960.

Adrienne had a long career in the United Nations working as an executive administrative assistant and a librarian.  She is the youngest...

Apr 14, 2024

Apr 14, 2024

Chad A. Braunagel passed away April 14th, 2024. Chad was born in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in Indianapolis, eventually residing in the Broad Ripple area. He attended Heritage Christian school thru elementary and junior high school, and graduated from Broad Ripple High School. He was employed as a master technician at Butler/Bill Estes Toyota for more than 30 years. Chad...

Apr 14, 2024

William Grant Carlson passed away on April 14, 2024 in New York City, NY. Will attended Carmel High School where he played hockey and lacrosse.  He graduated from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and was involved in Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He lived in New York City where he cultivated a life full of fun and adventure. Will was...

Apr 14, 2024

Debra P. “Debbie” Sewell of Indianapolis, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. Debbie was born on May 6, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Edna Smith (Hopper). She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis and graduated from Northwest High School. Debbie stayed home with her children while they...

Apr 14, 2024

Robert “Bob” Creighton Roach, 91, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 14th, 2024. He was born on August 27th, 1932, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Robert J. and Ada (Welday) Roach. He was a proud Delphi High School Oracle, graduating in 1950, where he was an exceptional athlete, president of his senior class, and a member...

Apr 14, 2024

In loving memory of Rosanna Swanson.

Rosanna (Shoefstall) Swanson, age 99 of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning, April 14, 2024.  She was born on May 8, 1924, in Los Angeles, California and her childhood home was in Burkburnett, Texas.

Rosanna entered the U.S. Cadet Nursing Program and graduated from nursing school in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1945.  During this time,...

Apr 13, 2024

Una Faye (Nofsinger) Hawk went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Una was born on August 13, 1931 to LeRoy Nofsinger and Iva Mae (Markee) Nofsinger. She grew up in Hillsboro, WI and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1948. She then continued her education at a business school in Salem, OH,...