Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Sandra Francene (Hintz) Benedict
May 6, 2024
Sandra Francene (Hintz) Benedict, 75, was born on October 4, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She passed away on May 6, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Roman and Helen (Wilke) Hintz. She was married to the late Allen Benedict. She graduated from St. Joan of Arc Elementary School and Chatard High School, both in Indianapolis,...
Greg Hudson
May 6, 2024
Greg Hudson, 61, passed away May 6, 2024. He was born October 2, 1962, in Greenfield, the son of Jeffry Hudson and Carletta (Baker) Kintner. He married Lisa Junkins on November 18, 1989.
Greg was an avid gun and knife collector, who loved working outdoors and tending to his chickens. He had a joyful personality, always making others laugh and he...
Willie Mae Cooley
May 6, 2024
Willie Mae (Towe) Cooley passed away May 6, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born on February 18, 1934, to the late Mildred (Hood) and Johnnie Towe, in Kentucky. Her siblings are J.C. Towe, Alline Simpson, Charlene Carter, and Jerry Towe. In 1952, she married the love of her life, Robert Cooley. Together they had five children, Suzzette...
Katheryn Kiley Mahaffey Esterline
May 5, 2024
Katheryn Kiley Mahaffey Esterline (April 4, 1940 – May 5, 2024)
We are saddened by the loss of our matriarch, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Katheryn Kiley Mahaffey Esterline, 84, who passed peacefully on May 5, 2024, at her home in Lakeland, FL.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Kate attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Tudor Hall, Pine Manor College,...
Janet Sue Freels
May 5, 2024
Janet Sue Freels, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away May 5th, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis November 7th, 1935, to parents Elmer and Sarah (Strauser) Fordyce.
Janet grew up in Indianapolis where she completed her education and worked as a data entry specialist for many years before retiring.
She married the love of her life, Manuel Freels. They shared 45 wonderful years...
Robert "Bob" Howard Bankert
May 5, 2024
Robert "Bob" Howard Bankert, aged 64, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away on May 5, 2024. Bob was born on December 2, 1959, in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his “lovely young bride”, Roxann, his children Justin (Akvilina), Jestina, Jenna (Dylan), Jecinda, Jared, and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his siblings Jonathan (Lori), Cynthia, Gregory (Lora), and Kathryn (Jay),...
Winson Smith
May 5, 2024
Winson Clay Smith, 87, passed away May 5, 2024.
He was born on March 27, 1937, to Leland and Esther Smith.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and basketball. He enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds play baseball and antique car shows. He retired from Diamond Chain but had previously worked in construction and as an over the road trucker for many years. He...
Cassandra Anne Ewen
May 4, 2024
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Lord William "Bill" Forrest MacLean
May 4, 2024
Lord William Forrest MacLean, Jr. passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at age 91. Bill, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on October 14, 1932, in Long Island City, New York to William F. MacLean, Sr. and Lillian Bernice (Collins) MacLean.
Bill’s childhood was mainly spent in Norwood, MA. Bill graduated in June of...
Gary D. Miller
May 4, 2024
Gary D. Miller, 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 4, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1936, in Warsaw, Indiana, to parents, Clarence C. Miller and Icy Dora Miller-Grossnickle.
A 1954 graduate of Warsaw High School, Gary honed his early passions for creativity and athletics. As a Warsaw Tiger. Gary excelled in Pole Vault, competing at the...
Jo Ellen Riley Remenyik
May 4, 2024
Jo Ellen (Ross) Riley Remenyik, 98, of Fishers, departed this life on May 4, 2024.
She is survived by her loving children, Timothy (E-Ann) Riley, Janet (Paul) Takoy, Imre (Elva) Remenyik; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Augustus and Rose Ross; children, Thomas Riley, Kathleen Riley-Laird, Gabriella Mahoy; and 3 brothers and...
Diana E. Jump
May 4, 2024
Diana E. Jump passed away on May 4, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1964, in Indianapolis, daughter of Barbara Haydon and the late William Haydon. After graduating from Carmel High School, Diana ultimately began a career at Control Tech Heating & Air, where she showcased exceptional skills and a strong work ethic. Outside of her professional life, Diana cherished...
Ronald Lee Morgan
May 3, 2024
Ronald “Ron” Lee Morgan, 65, Indianapolis, passed away May 3, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, to Maurice Joseph Morgan and Roberta Leona Brinkman Morgan. A graduate of John Marshall High School, Ron pursued a degree in music education at Ball State University and dance at Butler University. He began his professional career in the Disneyland “All American College...
Carol Sue Meeks
May 3, 2024
Carol Sommer Meeks passed away on May 3, 2024 from injuries sustained in a fall at her Indianapolis home. She was born on September 4, 1939 to Alva and Mirel Smiley Sommer in the family farm home near the village of Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. In 1949, the Sommer family relocated to a 48-acre farm they purchased in nearby Randolph...
Michael Thomas Wells
May 3, 2024
It is with extreme sorrow that the family of Michael Wells announces his sudden passing on May 3, 2024. Mike had many interests but was integrally involved in the health and welfare of his many friends. His kindness, generosity and big heart was well known. Born in Hamilton, Ohio in 1965 he was part of the Indiana community since...
Andrew Joshua Compton
May 3, 2024
Andrew Joshua Compton, 20, passed away May 3, 2024. He was born April 23, 2004, in Carmel, the son of Brian and Kelly (Weinstein) Compton.
Andrew was a 2022 graduate of Westfield High School. He continued his education at Purdue University where he was studying Finance and Economics. Andrew was an old soul, who enjoyed and truly appreciated the simple things...
William Stephen McIntyre
May 3, 2024
William Stephen “Steve” McIntyre 79 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away May 3, 2024. He was born June 17, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William Ernest and Catherine McIntyre. Steve, as he was affectionately known, was a Union Steel Worker for Olin Brass prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union and served in...
Kent J. Thompson
May 3, 2024
Kent J. Thompson, passed away on May 3, 2024, in Zionsville, IN. He was born in Kendallville, IN on February 26, 1950, as the fourth and the youngest child of Wayne and Emily Evers Thompson. After graduating from Kendallville High School in 1968, he went on to become a Ball State University alumnus in 1973.
After graduating college, Kent taught industrial...
Sharon M. Lark
May 3, 2024
Sharon Marie Lark, 70 of Indianapolis, born May 19, 1953 passed away peacefully in her favorite chair at home on May 3, 2024.
Born to parents Thomas John McShane and Rosaline Marie (Sanders) McShane, Sharon attended Nativity Catholic School and St. Agnes Academy until its closure. She would later graduate from Warren Central High School in 1971.
Sharon then met and married...
Marcia Ford
May 2, 2024
Marcia Louise Ford, 66, passed away at her home on May 2, 2024.
She was born on November 22, 1957, in Upland, California, to Joseph and Melinda Coleman.
She worked at Grace/Sealed Air as a Machine lift operator, company trainer on various pieces of equipment over 35+ years. She loved spending time with family and friends, watching and attending events with her...
