Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 22, 2024

Gilbert Harley Forsyth, 70, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Whitestown. Born on July 10, 1953, in Indianapolis, Gilbert led a life filled with passion and determination.Described as stubborn yet brave in fighting for his beliefs, Gilbert was known to be an exceptional father, brother, and friend. His unwavering spirit and kind heart touched the lives of many around...

Mar 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of

Elizabeth Marie Martin Born March 24th 1955. She was born in Peru Indiana to Norman Eugene and Katheryn Alden Crow. Elizabeth grew up on the East Side of Indianapolis attending public school and John Marshall High School. In 1980 while attending a company Christmas party she met her husband Walter Martin, after dating for 2 years they...

Mar 22, 2024

Robert A. Frederick, age 85 of Greenfield, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, March 22, 2024.

Bob was born on January 19, 1939 in Tiffin, Ohio, a son of Charles Leslie and Anna Marie (Reinhart) Frederick. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Bob married Rose Colgate on February 23, 1957 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiffin, Ohio.  He is...

Mar 21, 2024

In Loving Memory: Philip Murray Steele

Carmel, Indiana – Philip Murray Steele, 79, passed away on March 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Philip was born in Indianapolis, IN, to Murray Leighman and Evelyn Grace (Dronberger) Steele on February 20, 1945.

Philip was a beacon of leadership and talent from a young age. He graduated from Manual High School in 1963, where he...

Mar 21, 2024

Mar 21, 2024

Rex A. Dixon, 84, passed away on March 21, 2024.   He was born on December 15, 1939.   Rex was predeceased by his wife, Deanna Dixon who passed on November 23, 2023.  He is survived by his stepchildren Brian Baker and Debbie Wilson (Skip), 4 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.  Rex was a retired pilot/air traffic controller which he enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Blanchard, age 83 of Fishers, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday night, March 21, 2024 with her loving husband Thomas Blanchard at her side.

 

Peggy was born on January 6, 1941 in East Peoria, Illinois, a daughter of Lester Gordon and Dorothy (Hennegis) Millard.

 

She married Thomas Blanchard on October 5, 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She...

Mar 21, 2024

Andrew J. Vasey, Sr. of Carmel Indiana, previously from Lake Worth, FL passed away at the age of 88 on March 21, 2024.  Andrew was born in McKeesport, PA, the son of John and Elizabeth (Young) Vasey. He attended Carnegie Institute of Technology School of Engineering, and was a Quality Improvement analyst and consultant who trained and implemented Quality Improvement...

Mar 21, 2024

Joyce A. Irvine, 89, of Greenfield passed away on March 21, 2024. 

Joyce A. Irvine, 89, of Greenfield passed away on March 21, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 28, 1935, to her parents Earl and Lillian Sherman. She was a 1953 graduate of Manuel High School. Joyce was a pharmacist clerk for many dedicated years for both Hooks and CVS...

Mar 21, 2024

In loving memory of Phillip Brown,Indianapolis has bid farewell to a cherished soul, Phillip Brown, who gracefully departed from this world on the 21st of March, 2024. He was born on the 30th of August in the year 1950, right here in Indianapolis, a place that held a special spot in his heart throughout his life.Phillip was a man who...

Mar 21, 2024

Ruth Ellen Judge Stephenson (March 2, 1928 – March 21, 2024)

Rudy (or Ruth Ellen when Ned was not able to find something) was born in Henry County, Indiana to Esther and Albert Judge on March 2, 1928. After moving during her youth with her family to Mulberry, Indiana, she met and married Ned Stephenson in 1948. While Ned was in...

Mar 21, 2024

Ella Lenore (Sutherlin) Wagner, 90, went home to be with the Lord, her loving husband Richard ‘Dick’ Wagner and her daughter Pamela Johnson on March 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 26, 1933 in Greencastle, IN to Minerva ‘Mae’ and Oral ‘Minner’ Sutherlin. 

She attended the St. Vincent School of Nursing and upon her graduation in...

Mar 21, 2024

James Leroy Zollner, 95, of Zionsville, Indiana, formerly Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on March 21, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Bargersville, Indiana to Edith (Lyster) and Walter Zollner on September 15, 1928.

James graduated from George Washington High School in Indianapolis in 1946. He was employed as a Superintendent of Overhead Powerlines for Indianapolis Power and Light for...

Mar 20, 2024

Terri Ellen Jackson, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 20, 2024.Terri was born on July 26, 1963 to Theodore Glen Harvey and Margy Ann Harvey in Michigan City, Indiana.After Terri graduated from Elston High School in 1981, she went on to serve for the United States Army and was stationed in Germany before returning back to Indiana.In 1992, Terri...

Mar 20, 2024

On Wednesday afternoon, March 20, 2024, Paul B. Brewer, of Warsaw, Indiana and Englewood, Florida, passed away peacefully at age 78 from Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.

Paul was born on October 27, 1945 in Indianapolis, a son of Louis F. Brewer and Sarabell (Fausey) Brewer.  He grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and had many fond memories and stories from...

Mar 20, 2024

Bradford Alan Pollock born November 27, 1955, after a hard fought battle, passed on March 20, 2024. Survived by wife of 43 years, Stephanie Pollock and children Wesley Pollock (Gisele), Darby Amore (John), and Addison Pollock (Abby), as well as the proud Pop Pop of Penny Amore. He was our strength, teacher, and protector. We will forever strive to measure...

Mar 20, 2024

Dora Frieda John, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 20, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1933, in Giessmanndorf, Germany, to parents, Herman and Frieda Hoffman. Dora was married on July 9, 1955, to Gunter John in Hoheneggelsen West Germany.  Dora and Gunter immigrated to the United States settling in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 15, 1957. The couple...

Mar 20, 2024

In Memory of Mildred Eardene West.Mildred Eardene West, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, resident of Lawrence, IN, passed away at Westminster Village North on March 20, 2024. She was recently hospitalized in January and February.The hospice chaplain prayed for her along with her daughter and granddaughter for the final time on Wednesday morning.Mildred was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky...

Mar 19, 2024

Carolee Wright passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024. She leaves behind an adoring family and a legacy overflowing with warmth and kindness. Carolee was born in Newton, Illinois to Virgil and Grace Babbs on February 10, 1930. Carolee was an angel on earth and will forever be an angel in heaven.

She met the love of her life, Harold Wright,...

Mar 19, 2024

Peter E. Swingler, 69, Carmel, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 19th, 2024. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on August 21st, 1954. He is remembered as a devoted family man, loving father, and grandfather. 

Mr. Swingler was an accomplished mechanical engineer, working for Allison Transmission and Eaton over the span of a nearly 45 year career. During...