Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Feb 7, 2024

Tom was born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio where he attended high school and Miami University, receiving his associates degree.  Tom worked for Champion/International Paper for 15 years before he moved to the internal print shop of Provident Bank, owned by Carl Lindner (Cincinnati Reds owner.)  Tom left the printing industry when the bank closed to pursue a career in...

Feb 6, 2024

Feb 6, 2024

Mary-Jean Halvorson, 93, of Carmel, Indiana passed away February 6, 2024.  She was born October 8, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of the late Clifford J. and Edith (Anderson) Hagman.  She married Richard A. Halvorson on July 17, 1954.  He preceded her in passing on December 17, 2015.

Mary-Jean was long-time active member of Pleasant View Lutheran Church.  She was...

Feb 5, 2024

Judy was blind since birth and faced life's challenges with great courage. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana Central College (later to become University of Indianapolis) and her Master's Degree from Butler University. She went on to teach for 36 years at Indiana School of the Blind & Visually Impaired before retiring in 1996.

Judy loved a great many things...

Feb 4, 2024

Lifelong Lawrence Township Resident dies at age 94.

Elizabeth Irene (McConnell) Perkins, aged 94 was born Friday, April 5, 1929 at @5:30am at 17 N Harding, Indianapolis. Elizabeth passed peacefully in her home on February 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Donald Richard Perkins 1927-2012, married in 1950, and her son Donald Alan...

Feb 3, 2024

We celebrate the life of Felicitas Lopez Jose, 93, beloved daughter, sister, godmother, aunt and friend. Felicitas was born in Manila, Philippines on December 13, 1930.  While at Holy Ghost College and Far Eastern University in Manila, she dedicated her mind to studying and teaching pharmaceutical chemistry. Following her undergraduate studies, she began graduate work in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, graduating with...

Feb 3, 2024

Joseph “Joe” N. Jackson of Indianapolis passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, with his granddaughter Allyson by his side, just 11 days shy of his 80th birthday. Joe or Pops as he was known by his family was preceded in death by his loving wife/roommate Alice S Burke, his daughter Julia A Jackson, his stepdaughter Marcia Ferguson, and all his...

Feb 2, 2024

Mrs. Floretta Yvonne Sultzer (“Flo”) was born April 29, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Willie Myrtle Smith. She received her elementary level education at Indianapolis Public School John Hope #26 and was a proud graduate of the prestigious Crispus Attucks High School. Later in life, with a demonstrated love for education, she earned her Bachelor of Science in...

Feb 2, 2024

Michael T. Cox, 65, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully on February 2, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1958, in Indianapolis, to the late Robert Cox and Judith Cox.

Mike was a proud member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 34. 

Mike was also a dutiful and proud member of the Broad Ripple Broads and Dudes for the Cure, working...

Feb 2, 2024

Holly Nicole Kendall, 30, passed away February 2, 2024.

She was born on February 11, 1993, in Indianapolis, to Rodney and Joyce Kendall.

Holly was a graduate of Decatur High School (2011)

Holly was smart, loving, fierce, and gentle. She was an invaluable component behind every bar she worked. She prided herself on her accuracy and speed when it came to dealing with...

Feb 2, 2024

Edward “Ed” Tucker, 86, passed away on February 2, 2024.

He was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky on July 4, 1937, to Delmer and Dona Tucker.

Ed loved flea markets, dealing in coins/fruit jars, Bluegrass music, and doing whatever mom told him to do. 

He is survived by his sons, Duyane and Barry; his daughter in laws, Tina and Trish; his niece who...

Feb 1, 2024

Cheryl R. Crossley Strong

74 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 1, 2024.  Cheryl was born on January 10, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Rosemary Crossley.  She was a member of the American Legion Post 500.  She is survived by her children, Brian (Carolyn) Strong; daughter, Amber Arms; grandchildren, Jessica Pace, Scarlett Strong, Sicily Strong and...

Feb 1, 2024

Sandra Gearner Justice, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  Sandra was born on August 16, 1937 in Dallas, Texas to the late Aubrey and Lillie Gearner.  She attended the University of Texas for one and a half years before marrying the love of her life, Brady Justice.

In March 1965, Sandra and Brady along with their...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...