Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Dolores I. Knight Thurman
Mar 25, 2024
Dolores I. Knight Thurman
91 years old of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. Dolores was born on October 28, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Andrew and Dorothy Knight. She and her late husband were owners of Thurman Construction. Dolores accepted Jesus Christ as her savior in 1966 and became a member of Country Lane Baptist...
Brenda LaVern Carter
Mar 25, 2024
Brenda LaVern Carter 73 of Camby, Indiana passed away March 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 12, 1950, in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late Leon and Reba Juanita (Freeman) Smith. Brenda was a Manager for Village Pantry for over 20 years. She was a member of the Bluff Baptist Church, a former member...
Patricia J. Stutz
Mar 25, 2024
Patricia Jean Stutz, 91, of Fishers, passed away peacefully March 25th, 2024. She was born July 26th, 1932, in Indianapolis to parents H. Patrick and Blanche (Carmen) Warner.
Pat grew up in Indianapolis and in 1950, graduated from Howe high school, where she met some of her lifelong friends. She continued her education at DePauw University, joining her high school sweetheart,...
Shawn Eric Hart
Mar 25, 2024
Shawn Eric Hart 51 of Martinsville, Indiana passed away March 25, 2024. He was born August 3, 1972, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Jerry D. Hart and Vicki (Davis) Miller. Shawn worked for Deem Mechanical as a Refrigeration Technician for the past several years. He loved spending time with his family, spending unending hours hanging out in his garage,...
Esther Padura Mangaoang
Mar 25, 2024
Esther Padura Mangaoang, a devoted and generous wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully went to sleep in Jesus on March 25, 2024, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital.Born on March 10, 1929, in San Nicolas, Pangasinan, Philippines, to Pedro and Candida Padura. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1955 from Philippine Union College.Esther was...
Nancy Johnson
Mar 24, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – Nancy Jane Holle Johnson, 82, passed away on March 24, 2024, after a brief battle with illness. Nancy was born to August and Bernice (Bishop) Holle, in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 27, 1942.
Nancy graduated from Broad Ripple High School where she was a varsity cheerleader. She attended both Purdue and Butler and was a member of Kappa...
John "Jack" Belschwender II
Mar 24, 2024
John "Jack" Belschwender II, passed away in his hometown of Indianapolis, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and kindness. Born in Indianapolis on August 13, 1952, Jack graduated from North Central High School and went on to earn a degree in Food and Lodging Management from IUPUI. His career was not only a job, but a passion that brought joy...
Alfred T. Calla
Mar 24, 2024
Alfred T. Calla, of Indianapolis, died on March 24, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1940, in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines, to the late Marcelo and Francisca Calla. He was the oldest of nine.
He attended Naga City High School and Far Eastern University Institute of Business and Finance with a degree in accounting.
Fred and his wife Dely married...
Kapil Dev Prabhakar
Mar 24, 2024
With a heavy heart we regret to inform you that Kapil Dev Prabhakar born on November 6th, 1932 heavenly aboarded on March 24th, 2024 (3:19 am Est) after spending the day surrounded by family. He married late Shrimati Prakash Prabhakar on February 16th, 1957 and is survived by five daughters. He had a grand life and will always be remembered...
Jean K. Traverso
Mar 24, 2024
Jean K. Traverso, Indianapolis, was born on October 7, 1922, in St. Marys, Ohio, to William and Hazel Fisher, who are now deceased.
She graduated from Memorial High School in 1940. She then attended Lima, Ohio Business School and the Ohio State University. At Ohio State she met her future husband, John. They were married for 66 years until his death...
James "Jim" Ray Hart
Mar 23, 2024
James (Jim) Ray Hart, 89-1/2, born September 12, 1934, LaGrange, Indiana - deceased March 23, 2024, 9 AM ET, died at his home on the far East side of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Services: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10 AM Family time; 11 AM -1 PM ET Public gathering; 1 PM ET Celebration of life service; and around 2 PM Private Burial.
Jim's remains...
Shawn Mangin
Mar 23, 2024
Shawn Mangin, 56, of Noblesville, passed away March 23, 2024. He was born September 30, 1967, in Indianapolis, the son of Charles Frederick and Katherine Louise (Flora) Mangin. He married Cristy Osborn on June 17, 2017.
Shawn graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School and later received his bachelor’s degree from IUPUI. He loved to travel, especially to the beach, writing music,...
Dr. Michael A. Kellams
Mar 23, 2024
Dr. Michael A. Kellams, 57, of Carmel passed away surrounded by his family on March 23, 2024. He was born August 6, 1966, in Anderson, the son of Roger W. and Beverly (Snyder) Kellams. He married Amy Willis on November 2, 1991.
Dr. Kellams is a proud alumnus of Indiana University where he earned his BS in Biological Studies; he then...
Beth Ann Comley
Mar 23, 2024
Beth Ann Comley, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away March 23rd, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis, December 20th, 1951, to the parents of Harold and Barbara Loveless. Beth graduated from Arlington High School and went on to the University of Evansville to obtain her Bachelor’s in Education. She then obtained her Master's degree at Butler University. She spent 37 years...
Donald "Joe" Kirkham
Mar 23, 2024
Donald “Joe” Kirkham 86, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home March 23rd, 2024. He was born February 21st, 1938 in Indianapolis to Harris Brown Kirkham and Bessie Mae Kirkham (Sherron). He was the youngest of seven children.
Joe grew up on Indy’s East side near Irvington. He graduated from Howe High School.
He met Judy Hummel when he...
Charles Bruce
Mar 23, 2024
Charles Russell Bruce, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away March 23, 2024. He was born July 6, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana to parents George and Gertrude (Hendricks) Bruce.
Charles grew up in Richmond, Indiana and graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1962.
After high school, he and his wife Kathryn married on August 21, 1965, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where...
Daniel Dilley
Mar 23, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Kyle Dilley of Carmel, IN, passed away on March 23, 2024, at the age of 51. He was born in Muncie, IN, on February 7, 1973, to parents, David A. and Jane (Soules) Dilley.
He graduated high school from Baptist High, college from Liberty University and law school from Indiana University. Dan was an attorney locally for 23 years....
Stephen Michael Cork
Mar 22, 2024
Stephen Michael Cork was born on November 3, 1963, to George and Patricia Cork.
Stephen attended Marion County elementary schools and both Northwest and Crispus Attucks High schools. He received his diploma in the summer of 1980, then enlisted in the Army.
In returning to Indianapolis, he found employment with various employment agencies, but not really finding anything permanent.
Stephen met and married...
Vaughn Alan Small
Mar 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that the Small family announce the passing of Vaughn Small of Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away on March 22, 2024. He was a loving brother, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his son Sean (Lindsey) Small, his grandson, Kyler, his granddaughters, Addalynn, Kaydence, Kaylynn, his 3 brothers, and his 3 sisters. Vaughn was preceded...
Sarah Kim Battista
Mar 22, 2024
Sarah Kim Battista, age 37 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Sarah was born on December 16, 1986, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the only child and daughter of Patrick F. Battista and Mary Kim Richardson.
Sarah is survived by her father Patrick F. Battista and her mother Mary Kim Richardson, both of Indianapolis, Indiana. Sarah is also survived...
