Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Ann Kathryn Gotwald
Feb 1, 2024
Ann Kathryn Gotwald, 9, of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Ann was born August 4, 2014, in Indianapolis. She was a 3rd grade student at Maple Glen Elementary School.
Annie was a ray of light. She brought joy to everything she did and was unfailingly kind and generous to others. She loved soccer, singing, art, traveling, and playing...
Robert Anthony Conway
Feb 1, 2024
Robert Anthony Conway, (81), of Indianapolis, IN and Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024.
Robert (Bob) was born to Sophia and A.V. Conway on February 6, 1942, in Avondale, Missouri. He was a proud graduate of De La Salle Military Academy. He excelled in all sports and will be receiving an Excellence in Sports Award this April...
Dorothy Lee Riedlinger
Feb 1, 2024
Dorothy Lee Riedlinger, age 92 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, February 1, 2024.
Dorothy was born on September 12, 1931 in Madison, Indiana, the only child of James O. and Kathryn B. (Chandler-Rogers) Rowlette.
She is survived by one son: David (wife Linda) Riedlinger of Greenwood, Indiana and one special granddaughter: Amber Reidlinger of Carmel, Indiana.
Dorothy grew...
Florine Trego
Jan 31, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – Florine M. Trego, 84, passed away on January 31, 2024. She was born to Raymond and Mollie (Nugent) Ramsey on June 16, 1939, here in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A graduate from Arsenal Tech High School, Florine worked at Indiana Bell as a part of the accounting department for over thirty years until her retirement in 1990.
Florine was a loving...
Ame’ Marie (Retterer) Alerding
Jan 31, 2024
Ame’ Marie (Retterer) Alerding passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born the youngest of four girls to Richard E. and Ellen M. Retterer on August 25, 1959. After attending IPS School #84 her family moved to Bloomington, Indiana where she graduated from Bloomington South High School in 1977.
In 1979 Ame’ began working in...
Patty Lorene Reece
Jan 31, 2024
Patty Lorene Reece, 87 of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born November 20, 1936 in Lebanon, IN to the late Orval and Fairy Anna Essex Strawmyer.
Patty worked as a bookkeeper for several companies. She enjoyed gardening, camping, shopping, ceramics, sprint car racing, sewing and was the best cook....
Eva Janet Renihan
Jan 31, 2024
Our dear mother, Eva Janet Renihan, born on April 10th, 1935, sadly passed away on January 31, 2024, after a long full life at the age of 88.
She was very loved and will be missed terribly. She was a Christian woman who took her children to church to learn about Jesus. She is in his kingdom now and we will...
Douglas Lee Sharp
Jan 29, 2024
Douglas Lee Sharp
65 of Coatesville, Indiana, passed away on January 29, 2024. Douglas was born on January 14, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jerry and Lois Sharp. He was retired from Brown Refractory and had previously worked for the Indiana State Highway Department. He was a member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 4. He is...
Sandra Temple
Jan 29, 2024
“Sandra “Sandy” Temple, a cherished resident of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on August 19, 1941, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Sandy’s life was marked by compassion, dedication, and a love for education.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Hanna (Webster) Stewart, Brother, Gary Stewart. She leaves behind a...
Olivette W. Dickerson
Jan 29, 2024
Olivette W. Dickerson was born on September 7, 1927, in Tuskeegee, Alabama, and went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2024. She graduated from Tuskeegee Institute, where she met her husband, George. She was an educator, a Bible Teacher, a military wife, and a mother. She was an active member of Northside Baptist Church for more than...
Barbara A. Rusterholz
Jan 29, 2024
Barbara A. Rusterholz, 91, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully January 29th, 2024. She was born February 26th, 1932, in Friendsville, Tennessee to parents Allen and Delia (Wolfe) Endsley.
Barbara grew up in Tennessee, and later moved to Indianapolis in 1953.
On August 22nd, 1953, she married the love of her life, James Keith Rusterholz. They shared 44 wonderful years together. James...
Mitchell Allen Searles
Jan 28, 2024
Mitchell Allen Searles, age 27 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Mitchell was born on May 4, 1996 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.
He is survived by his parents: Lindley and Teri (Wimmer) Searles of Indianapolis.
One sister: Grace (husband Mike) Foster of Indianapolis. Grace and Mike’s children: Eliza and Byron.
One brother: Adam (wife Lauren) Searles of Indianapolis....
David Matthew West
Jan 28, 2024
David (Matt) West, 43, passed away January 28 at the VA hospital in Indianapolis, following a long illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends. Matt is survived by his ex-wife, Melissa, father, David L. West, stepmother, Lisa L. West, brother, Michael B. (Charlette) West, grandmother, Juanita L. Moore, a niece, and several nephews, aunts, and cousins. He was...
Salvatore (Tony) Sgroi
Jan 28, 2024
Salvatore Anthony (Tony) Sgroi, 96, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away at his home on January 28, 2024. He was born on July 29, 1927, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Salvatore Sgroi and Maria C. (Romano) Sgroi.
After graduating from Manuel High School, he pursued higher education at Purdue University. In 1949, he proudly obtained his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering...
William R. Cycotte
Jan 28, 2024
William R. Cycotte passed away Sunday, January 28th at The Restoracy of Carmel with his son and daughter by his side. He is survived by his son Doug Cycotte (Judie) of Carmel, Indiana; daughter Gina Winings (Ron) of Westfield, Indiana; brother Jack of Ellenton, Florida; beloved grandchildren Jon Cycotte (Christy) of Prairieville, Louisiana; Sarah Golden (Larry) of Matlacha Isle,...
Milton W. Gossett
Jan 28, 2024
Milton W. Gossett of New Palestine, IN, passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born in Houston, TX, on January 15, 1942, to parents, Milton and Catherine (Brougher) Gossett.
Milton worked for Wonder Bread delivering to numerous locations downtown for over 30 years. Milton and his wife, Donna spent 24 years owning and operating Restaurant...
Randolph "Randy" E. Dugard
Jan 28, 2024
Randolph “Randy” E. Dugard
75 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2024. He was born on December 17, 1948, in Monroe County, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Ruby Dugard. He was a retired machine operator for American Art and Clay Company. He was preceded in death by his son Lonnie Dugard, one grandson and his parents. He...
Wendell Leroy Bryan
Jan 27, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – Wendell Leroy Bryan passed away on January 27, 2024, while being comforted by his family. Wendell was born on November 4, 1940, to Roy Kendall Bryan and Margaret (Butcher) Bryan in Spencer, Indiana.
Wendell served in the United States Navy, and after leaving, began working at Ford Motor Company. He retired after 37 years of service in 1997.
Wendell...
Geraldine Bowling Fuson Hardgrove
Jan 27, 2024
Our mother, Geraldine Bowling Fuson Hardgrove, age 99, passed from this world on January 27, 2024, after a week of rapidly failing health. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on May 5, 1924, to Mollie Pemberton and David Grant Bowling, who preceded her in death.
Gerry lived a rich and full life. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond L. Fuson,...
Todd N. Miller
Jan 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Todd N. Miller, 60, of Carmel, shares his passing on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Todd was born September 15, 1963 in Kokomo, IN to Ronald L. (deceased) and Diana L. Miller.
Todd was a one-of-a-kind grandfather, father, brother, uncle and friend. He loved...
