Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Wanda Johnson
Jan 19, 2024
Wanda J. Johnson, age 63, Unadilla, Georgia, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at her residence.
Wanda was born in Pensacola, Florida to Martha Jean Marshall Cross and the late Carl E. "Butch" Cross. She had worked as a manager at Kroger.
Wanda is survived by her son Timothy Dingler; mother, Martha Jean Cross; sister, Linda Collins(Ronnie); brothers, Jeff Cross(Debbie) and Steve Cross(Renee);...
Virgil Franklin
Jan 19, 2024
Virgil Franklin, 81, departed this life on January 19, 2024.
He was born on February 2, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Vernon and Sarah (. Ervin) Franklin.
He received his formal education from Indianapolis Elementary Public School 43 and Woods High School. He worked various jobs including being an entrepreneur. Virgil worked for GM for 36 years before retiring in 2006. Virgil...
Geraldine May Heyne
Jan 18, 2024
Geraldine (Jerrie) M. Heyne, a 43-year resident of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away January 18, 2024 – two days after her 95th birthday. She was born on January 16, 1929, in Michigan City, Indiana to Irving V. and Theresa L. (Westphal) Burns. A 1947 graduate of Springfield Township High School, she married Eugene Walter on October 15, 1948. Jerrie and Eugene...
Danielle Delgado
Jan 18, 2024
Danielle Delgado, beloved sister and daughter passed away unexpectedly on January 18th, 2024 at the age of 19. Born March 12 of 2004, she is survived by her parents, fours sisters, and two brothers. Although her time on earth wasn’t as long as we had hoped, all those who knew and loved her know that she is now at peace.
She...
Sarah Marie Hann
Jan 18, 2024
Sarah Marie Hann, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 18, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1949, in Muncie, Indiana, to parents, Cecil Alvin Tinkle and Carol Elizabeth (Mitchell) Tinkle.
On March 8, 1975, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sarah married the love of her life, Jeff Hann, spending a loving and cherished 48 years together.
Sarah possessed a...
Gary Wayne Kiser
Jan 18, 2024
Gary Wayne Kiser went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024 at Ascension Health St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Patricia Byrel (Close) Kiser. They shared 51 years of marriage together.
He was born in Evansville, IN, and was the son of the late Vernon and Dovie Kiser. He was a graduate of Decatur Central...
Jay Charles Bartlett
Jan 18, 2024
Jay Charles Bartlett passed away on January 18, 2024 at 61 years old after several years battling cancer. He is survived by his wife Barb and three sons; Sam (wife Emily), who reside in Elkhart, and Ben and Dan, who reside in Carmel. Also surviving are his parents Hope Diamond (Mishawaka) and Jim (wife Gail) from Fishers and his...
Ed Nagel
Jan 18, 2024
Edward D. Nagel, Sr., 86, of Clermont, Indiana passed away January 18, 2024. He was the second oldest of four children, Chester Nagel, Kathy Nagel, and Mary Jo Castaldo. He was born September 26, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dorothea Kassenbrock Nagel and Chester H. Nagel.
He went to school and was a member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church...
Dr. Charles "Chic" Giffin
Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Charles “Chic” Giffin, 94 of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Charles was born October 20, 1929 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late James E. and Lorna Giffin. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Charles practiced as an Ear, Nose and Throat physician for 46 years, retiring in 2009.
Charles was very generous, compassionate, and kind. He was...
Herbert O Bobbett
Jan 17, 2024
Herb Bobbett, son of Jewel & Herbert Bobbett, beloved husband of 68 years to Delpha Clampitt passed away in his sleep Wednesday morning January 17, 2024. He was the father of Christie Brant deceased (Bill), Shawn Windle, Karen Kyler and Shelley LaCour (Will). Grandfather of Jamie & Michael Brant, and Taylor & Kelsey Windle.
Herb graduated from Hanover College and was...
Ralph Lawrence Shepard
Jan 17, 2024
Ralph Lawrence Shepard, age 82 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday morning, January 17, 2024.
Ralph was born on September 24, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Eugene and Pearl (Alcot) Shepard.
He married high school sweetheart Gloria Janet (Homburg) Shepard on June 11, 1961. She preceded him in death in 2016.
He is survived by three children: Melissa Griggs, Todd...
Eric Lee Collins
Jan 17, 2024
Eric Lee Collins
25 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 17, 2024. Eric was born on October 31, 1998, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carolyn Durall and grandfathers, Jack McCray and James Collins. He is survived by his daughter, Jazmine Marie Collins; father, James Collins, Jr.; mother, Marvina Kelsey; sisters, Nikki Collins and Tabetha...
Toni Shinabarger
Jan 17, 2024
Toni Shinabarger, beloved neighborhood Mom, passed away on January 17, 2024, in Brownsburg, Indiana. She was born on July 14, 1948, the daughter of Mary Jane LaRoque (Kain) and Keith Ash.
Toni's life was one filled with love and compassion for others. She was known for her nurturing presence and her willingness to look out for everyone. Her home was always...
Donald F. Konerman
Jan 17, 2024
Donald Frank Konerman, 78, of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was born July 21, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN. He was known as Dad, Daddy, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, Friend, Donk, The Don Tool, Captain Hobie, Vit Voomes (or Vumes – The sound Don would make when driving too fast) and just plain AWESOME!
Each of us has...
Bessie Mae Earls
Jan 16, 2024
Greenwood, Indiana – Bessie Mae Earls, 96, passed away on January 16, 2024. Bessie was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 19, 1927, and raised by her caring and loving, adoptive parents, Donald and Wilma (Vandivire) Campbell.
Bessie worked for many years as a salesperson specializing in woman’s accessories for various retail outlets. She loved selling purses and would always notice...
Karin Kehm
Jan 16, 2024
Karin Kehm, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away January 16th, 2024. She was born January 7th, 1945, in Horschbach, Germany, to parents Gustav and Wilhelmine Reinhardt.
Karin was a hard worker, and a jack of all trades. She worked as a teacher for several years, and later a licensed manicurist before retiring.
In 1971, she married the love of her life, David Kehm....
Anita L. Wilham
Jan 16, 2024
Anita L. Wilham
75 of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on January 16, 2024. Anita was born on November 9, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a graduate of Decatur Central High School, Ball State University and Butler University. She was a retired teacher for Greenwood Middle School and Greenwood High School. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian...
Sally Gordner Anderson
Jan 15, 2024
Sally Gordner Anderson, 91, of Fishers, IN passed away January 15, 2024. She was born February 5, 1932, in Indianapolis, the eldest daughter of the late LeRoy George and Lois (Tabbert) Gordner. She married Robert Mansfield Anderson of Groton Massachusetts on June 25,1960.
Following graduation from Broad Ripple High School and Northwestern University she pursued a career and lifetime love of...
Dennis Paul Erhart
Jan 15, 2024
Indianapolis - Dennis P Erhart, 66, of Indianapolis departed this life on Monday January 15, 2024 from complications surrounding bladder cancer. He was born September 22, 1957, to the late Thomas Erhart and Rose Erhart, in Kalida, OH. He is survived by his wife: Laura Erhart: Son, Nick (Casey) Erhart: Step Daughter, Gretchen (Jonathan) Stemerick; Brother: Robert Erhart; two sisters:...
John David Britt
Jan 15, 2024
John David Britt, age 75 of Brownsburg, IN passed away on Monday morning, January 15, 2024.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park East Funeral Center, located at 10722 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229.
The funeral service for John will be held on Sunday,...
