Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert "Bob" Whitlow
May 20, 2024
Robert “Bob” Whitlow passed away on May 20, 2024. He was the son of Herman (Peck) and Ruth Whitlow and was born in Martinsville, Indiana on September 26, 1933. He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1951.
He graduated from Indiana University in 1958 with a BS degree in Business. He passed the CPA exam and in 1959, earned a...
Robert S. "Pop" Crouch
May 20, 2024
Robert S. "Pop" Crouch entered eternal rest on May 20, 2024. Pop was born in Willisburg, KY, on September 2, 1924, and resided in Indianapolis, IN.
He was most proud of being Shirley's husband for 67 years, father of 3, pappaw to 7, and great-grandpa to 11. Just shy of 100 years old, Pop was a Master Gunnery Sergeant in...
William "Don" Donald Sheets
May 20, 2024
William “Don” Sheets, 71, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on May 20, 2024, after a battle with colon cancer. Don, as he was known to all his family and friends, was born to his parents Rose Lee (Robinson) and William Courtney Sheets on July 25, 1952, in Covington, Kentucky.
Don was lauded as a “champion for the children,” taking pride in...
Lottie B. Johnson
May 20, 2024
Lottie Mae Bronson-Johnson (also known as “Auntie”) was born on February 15, 1938, to the union of Hattie and Harris Bronson, Sr. in Byhalia, Mississippi. She was youngest sister of 6 siblings and represented the last surviving member of her generation until God called her home on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Lottie was raised in a faith-based home and received Christ...
Sidney N. Tillery
May 20, 2024
Sidney “Sid” Nathan Tillery of Brownsburg, Indiana went home to Jesus Christ on May 20, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital. He was 90 years old.
Sid attended Washington High School, class of 1951 where he met the love of his life, Rosemary Hoffmeyer. They were wed March 23, 1952, and had their only son, Michael in March 1953.
Sid became a born-again...
Anna M. Miller
May 20, 2024
Anna M. (Nofziger) Miller, 90, of Indianapolis, died May 20, 2024, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born in Pettisville, Ohio, in 1933 to Ralph and Beulah (Nafziger) Nofziger. She graduated from Pettisville High School in 1951 and earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Goshen College in 1955. A lifelong learner, Anna earned her master’s degree in community health...
Elizabeth (DiBiaso) Chones
May 19, 2024
Elizabeth (DiBiaso) Chones passed away peacefully on May 19. She was born July 12, 1927, in Springfield, MA. She was a daughter to the late Filippo and Filomena (Festa) DiBiaso. Betty was employed by the City of Springfield for many years before retiring in 1998. She enjoyed golfing at the Ludlow Country Club, activities at the East Longmeadow Senior Center...
Melaine Joan Sukey
May 19, 2024
Melaine Joan (Ksiazk) Sukey, 83, of Carmel, IN passed away May 19, 2024 in Chandler, AZ. She was born October 21, 1940, in Lorain, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Ksiazk and Veronica (Stachelski) Ksiazk. She married Larry Sukey on October 21, 1961.
Melaine enjoyed listening and dancing to Polka music. Melaine love to travel with her husband visiting two...
Thomas Keith Ferguson
May 19, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Keith Ferguson, age 81 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday evening, May 19, 2024.
Tom was born on October 3, 1942 in Lawrence, Kansas, a son of Cecil and Aldeen (Burgess) Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is also preceded in death by his brother Burgess.
He married Donna Krachenfels on September 5, 1969. He...
Joseph S. Machain
May 19, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Stephen Machain, age 95 of New Palestine, Indiana passed away on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024.
Joe was born on February 4, 1929 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, a son of J. David and Carmen (Araujo) Machain.
At a very young age the family moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He attended Holy Infancy Elementary School and Bethlehem Catholic High School, both in Bethlehem....
Frederick A. Eicks
May 19, 2024
Frederick Andrew Eicks, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away May 19th, 2024. Fred was born April 3rd, 1942, in Indianapolis to parents John and Lela (Robbins) Eicks.
He grew up in Indianapolis, and graduated from Arsenal Tech high school.
Fred proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1961-1966.
On February 12th, 1966, he married the love of his life, Janet....
Lois T. Armstrong
May 18, 2024
Lois T. Armstrong died May 18, 2024, in Winter Park, Florida at the age of 103. All three of her sons Wally (Debbie), Tom, and Bill (Kathy) as well as two longtime friends were present at her bedside.
Lois was born in Davenport, Iowa on June 3rd, 1920, was married in Chicago in 1941 and moved to Indiana in 1954 where...
Terry Lee Lakin
May 18, 2024
Terry Lee Lakin, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on May 18. Born to James and Wilma Lakin, Terry lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.His children Nick, Chris, and Derek, his grandchildren, Arie, Austin, Samantha, and Alex, along with his great-granddaughter Madeline, brought him great joy and pride.Terry's commitment to his country was evident...
Charles E. Bowman
May 18, 2024
Charles E. Bowman, 66 , of Indianapolis, passed away May 18th, 2024. Charles was born on September 24, 1957, to the parents of James and Virginia in the town of Potsdam, New York.Charles was blessed with 2 sons; Jimmy and Michael, whom he adored dearly.Charles was an accomplished and successful heavy equipment operator, developer, builder, and business owner. He took...
Shari Sue Robinson
May 18, 2024
Shari Sue Robinson of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning, May 18, 2024 at the age of 85. Shari was born on November 5, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of Roy and Evelyn (nee Prentiss) Robinson. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Dr. Robbie Robinson, her two children Melisa Sue Abrams and Jon Joe Robinson,...
Robert L. Faucett
May 18, 2024
Robert L Faucett, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 18th, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis IN on July 5th, 1959, to his parents Russell L Faucett, Sr. and Shirley A. (Smith) Faucett. Robert was a dedicated employee of 20 years at Eskenazi Hospital. He worked in the environmental department. He was an avid Colts fan and a collector...
Herbert Winfred Egan, Jr.
May 18, 2024
Herbert Winfred Egan, Jr. 70 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024. He was born August 5, 1953, in Henry County, Indiana to the late Herbert W. & Ruth E. (Jones) Egan. Herb, as he was affectionately known, was retired from Rolls Royce as an Instrument Repairman and was a member of Local #933. He served his...
Leona Elizabeth Balek
May 18, 2024
Leona Elizabeth Balek, 88, of Carmel, passed away May 18, 2024. She was born December 12, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Charles and Hildur (Lundius) Ausland. In 1961, she married Dr. Richard Balek who preceded her in passing in 1984.
Leona received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Northern Illinois, and later her...
Michael "Mike" J. Keller
May 18, 2024
Michael “Mike” John Keller, 76, passed away on May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on February 3, 1948, in Indianapolis, to the late John and Lois Keller. He was the oldest of five children and grew up on New Jersey Street in Indianapolis. As a child, he had a paper route on the north side of Indy...
Carlyn Elizabeth Johnson
May 17, 2024
Carlyn Elizabeth Johnson passed away at home in Indianapolis, IN surrounded by family on May 17th, 2024 at the age of 89.
She was born and raised in White Horse, NJ to Earl and Alice (McGalliard) Wagner along with her sister Mary Anna (Diegert). She was raised with a love of nature and the outdoors and, apparently, suburban scandal, launching the...
