Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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...
Robin Lynnette Miller
Jan 27, 2024
On Saturday January 27 2024, Robin L . Miller passed away at IU Health University Hospital ICU surrounded by family. She was 61.
Born to Bobby F. Miller and Dorothy A. Miller in Indianapolis, Robin would eventually move to her beloved Ranch in Brownsburg, Indiana where she resided with her Life Partner of 40 years, Raymond Fox.
She worked as a Senior...
Teresa "Teri" L. Finke
Jan 27, 2024
Teresa L. Finke “Teri” (nee Schulz) passed away surrounded by family on January 27, 2024, at the age of 77 in Noblesville, Indiana. She was born on January 13, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska. Teri, will be dearly missed by her loved ones.
Teri is survived by her husband Gary of 56 years, Noblesville Indiana; daughter, Wendy Finke of Noblesville, Indiana; son,...
D. Jane Nix
Jan 27, 2024
D. Jane Nix, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family’s love, January 27th, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis August 7th, 1937, to parents Paul and Dorothy Irene (Frank) Lineback.
Jane graduated from Broad Ripple high school. She continued her education at Butler University, where she earned her bachelor's degree and master’s degree.
During college, Jane met the love...
Milford Eli Compo
Jan 26, 2024
Milford Eli Compo, 83, of Carmel passed away January 26, 2024. He was born September 24, 1940, in Potsdam, New York, the son of Eli DeForest Compo and Josephine Ida (Perry) Compo Gratton. He married Lana Deanetta Hartwig on May 1, 1965, in Duluth, MN where he was stationed. Mil graduated from Albany State University with a B.S. degree in...
Penny D. Bessire
Jan 26, 2024
Penny D. Bessire passed away at her residence on January 26, 2024. She was born September 10, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Walter and Mary (House) Barlow. Penny was a Pay Roll Specialist for Indiana State Parks Inns for a number of years. She is survived by her brother, James (Sherry) Barlow, her sister, Linda Thompson, a host...
James "Jim" Birge
Jan 26, 2024
James “Jim” Elmer Birge, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior, January 26th, 2024. Jim was born January 21st, 1948, in Longview, Washington, to parents William and Reba (Linn) Birge.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Jim’s Christian faith was always paramount for him. For a time, he was a member of the Baptist Church of...
Sue Carol (Pribble) Jontz
Jan 25, 2024
Sue Carol (Pribble) Jontz, Brutus, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 in Carmel, Indiana. She was a graduate of Lawrenceburg High School (IN) and Butler University where she earned her B.S. and M.S. Degrees in Education and was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. After graduation she taught second grade at Greendale Elementary and later on third grade...
