Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Victor Dale Thompson
Mar 5, 2024
Mr. Victor Dale Thompson, son of the late Regina and Emmett Thompson was born on July 10 1943 in Beech Grove, Indiana at St. Francis Hospital. Dale was a brother to 2, an older brother Emmett, and a twin sister Victoria. Dale grew up in the Indianapolis area, where he played sports and worked at the Thompson-owned Gas station. Dale...
William Schoof
Mar 5, 2024
A humble legend passes. Bill Schoof played in two NCAA Basketball Final Fours, 1955 & 1956, but would say "if basketball was a four man game, I would've never seen the court". Humble statement for someone who averaged a double-double his senior year in college (10+ points & 10+ rebounds per game). Later in life, Bill was inducted into the...
Lisa Oberbroeckling
Mar 4, 2024
Lisa Marie Oberbroeckling of Westfield, IN, passed away on March 4, 2024, at the age of 40, after battling esophageal cancer for 5 months. She was born in Clarion, IA, on June 9, 1983. She graduated from Belmond-Klemme High School where she was actively involved in sports, band, student council, national honor society, and church while always trying to lift...
Todd Alan Freeman
Mar 4, 2024
Todd Alan Freeman, a beloved Parts Salesman for Kenworth of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly in his hometown on March 4, 2024. He was known for his dedication to his work and his unwavering commitment to his family and friends. Born in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana on June 16, 1964, Todd spent his life spreading laughter and love to all those...
Myrna Lois Marsden
Mar 3, 2024
Myrna Lois Marsden, born on June 12, 1942, passed away on March 3, 2024, at the age of 81 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Myrna, hailed from St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, where she developed her legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for family.
A dedicated Accounts Payable Clerk at Steak and Shake Corporation, A recipient of Business Accounting Training, Myrna excelled...
Janet L. West
Mar 3, 2024
Janet L. West, 86, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, on a sunny Sunday afternoon. In her last few weeks, she was surrounded by cherished family and friends, as she had been her entire life.
Born to Harrison and Eleanor Graver at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis in 1938, Janet would graduate from Broad Ripple High School and Butler University.
As a...
Richard R. Baker Jr.
Mar 3, 2024
Richard "Dick" Raymond Baker, Jr., 78 went to receive his heavenly body on Sunday March 3rd. The weeks prior he was able to visit with his family and friends as everyone gently kissed him goodbye.
Richard was a graduate of the 1963 class at Lawrence Central High School before going on to proudly serve his country in the 101st...
Marjorie Jean Smith
Mar 3, 2024
Born August 3, 1931 to George & Edna Isterling In Indianapolis, Indiana
She entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2024 in Westfield, Indiana
She was preceded in death by Charles Clarence Smith her husband of 61 years
She is survived by daughters Deborah Van Buskirk (Daniel) and Judith Haas (Philip)
Grandchildren DJ Van Buskirk (Dana), Andrew Haas (Celeste) and Corinne Foltz (Jeff)
Great-grandchildren Jasmine,...
Jimmy Allen Greenlee
Mar 3, 2024
Jimmy (“Jim”) Allen Greenlee, 83, Fishers, IN, passed away March 3, 2024, at Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living with his beloved wife by his side. He was born in Strawberry Plains, TN to Willie Carr Greenlee and Georgia M. (Wright) Greenlee. Jim graduated from Windfall High School. In 1973, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Sue (Mobley) Ruggles. He...
Kenneth Gerald Carrier, Sr.
Mar 3, 2024
Faithful Patriarch
Ken was born on June 4, 1938, to Delmer and Ada Carrier in Hustonville, Kentucky. He graduated from Manual High School, Indianapolis, Indiana and enlisted in the Army serving from 1957 to 1960. He met and married Jean Thomas in California before being stationed in Sandhofen, Germany as Specialist 4th Class. After his service, Ken and Jean moved to...
Joseph Steimel
Mar 2, 2024
Zionsville, Indiana – Joseph Harold Steimel, 99 years young, passed away on March 2, 2024, while comforted by his beloved family.
Joe was born on October 19, 1924, in Vincennes, Indiana, to parents John and Flossie (Butler) Steimel. In 1937, Joe and the family moved to a farm outside of Wheatland, Indiana. He graduated from Wheatland High School in 1943 and...
Lanette Evone Kirk Bell
Mar 2, 2024
Lanette Evone Kirk Bell
73 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 2, 2024. Lanette was born on September 13, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Dorthea Kirk. She was currently working for the Michigan Road Animal Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brian Bell and her parents. She is survived by her son, Matthew...
Lena M. Barrett
Mar 2, 2024
Antonia “Lena” Giorge Barrett lived 105 years of good health just shy of her 106th birthday. But, we know she will be celebrating her birthday on March 22, 2024, with her beloved husband Harry, charming son Tom, darling grandson Tommy, and Elvis Presley. Not to mention her Mother, Giuseppa Astoni, Father, Giuseppe and all seven of her Sicilian brothers and...
Josef O. Bischof
Mar 2, 2024
Josef O. Bischof, 81 of Noblesville, IN passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Josef was born December 25, 1942 in St. Gallen, Switzerland to the late Oskar and Martina Bischof. He received his BS degree from Reutlingen University, Germany.
Joe worked for Ciba-Geigy (that became Novartis) as a textile engineer (1967-2003), then as a consultant at F. Hirst until his retirement...
Shirley Jean Joest
Mar 2, 2024
Shirley Jean Joest, age 89 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024.
Shirley was born on November 10, 1934 in Evansville, Indiana, a daughter of John F. and Winona (Olberding) Siscel.
Shirley grew up in Evanville, Indiana where she graduated from Reitz High School in 1952. Right after high school she married John and upon his return from...
Alma Louise Neal
Mar 1, 2024
Alma Louise Neal peacefully earned her angel wings March 1, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born July 8, 1939 in Indianapolis, to the late Charles L. (Charlie) and Edna L. Carson
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Curtis Lee Neal II, her brother Frances Hayse and daughter, Katherine L. Neal.
She is survived by...
Nancy E. Quest
Mar 1, 2024
Nancy E. Quest, of Indianapolis, passed away March 1st, 2024. She was born October 31st, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas, to parents John "Paul" and Mary Ann (Tipler) Johnson. She graduated from Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Texas. As a young lady, Nancy met the love of her life, Joseph "Joe" Quest. They married and shared many wonderful years together. Joe precedes Nancy...
John P. Drake
Mar 1, 2024
John, who passed away on March 1, 2024, had a love affair with his wife Donna Sandage and service to others. He was proud of passing the CPA exam in 1995, at 40 years old. He married the love of his life, Donna, in 1991, whom he met at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
As a pair of avid travelers, they took cruises...
Clifford Edward Edgemon Jr.
Mar 1, 2024
Clifford Edward Edgemon Jr., 58, passed away at his home on March 1, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 30, 1965, to Clifford Edgemon Sr. and Charlene Harris Edgemon. Clifford graduated high school in 1984 from Beech Grove High school, and pursued a career in law enforcement. He worked for multiple agencies including the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, where...
Lana D. Compo
Feb 29, 2024
Lana Deanetta (Hartwig) Compo, 82, of Carmel passed away February 29, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1942 in Waukegan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank Hartwig and Lila (Ferguson) Hartwig . She married Milford Eli Compo on May 1st 1965 in Duluth, MN.
Lana was treasurer, vice president and PTO president for Carmel Clay schools, President and treasurer of the...
