Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Cynthia Louise Kuykendall
Jun 1, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Louise Kuykendall, 65, of Indianapolis passed away June 1, 2024. She was born November 13, 1958, in Champaign, Illinois the daughter of the late Thomas and Ilene (Kirkpatrick) Booher. She married Stephen Rott on April 4, 2004, in Las Vegas by Elvis, and he preceded her in passing on March 27, 2021.
She retired from DFAS (Department of Defense...
Wayne Sam Schmidt
Jun 1, 2024
Wayne S. Schmidt, FAIA, Hon. D.
July 23, 1945 – June 1, 2024 –
“What matters is how we live and love, and how we spend our dash.” ~ The Dash Poem by Linda Ellis
The only child of Bob and Anna, Wayne Schmidt was born in Evansville, IN on July 23, 1945. His parents were business owners, operating first a gas station...
Charles R. Miller
May 31, 2024
Charles “Chuck” R. Miller, 83, of Noblesville passed away May 31, 2024. He was born August 4, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of the late Raymond and Elaine (Comstock) Miller. He married Bonnie Williams in 1984.
Chuck proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his discharge, he began his long career with Chrysler Automotive until...
Larry Lee Phillips
May 31, 2024
Larry Phillips, 84, husband, father, & grandfather passed away on May 31st, 2024, at the VA hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 8th to David and Eva (Bilyeu) Phillips in Indianapolis in 1939. Larry fought a tough battle for many years. He received a liver transplant in 2004 and had undergone many cancer treatments over the past...
Dr Gene Elwood Sease
May 30, 2024
Dr. Gene E. Sease, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on May 30. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Joanne, three children David (Donna), Daniel (Beth) and Cheri Corsaro (Kevin), ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He served as chairman of Sease, Gerig & Associates, an Indianapolis-based...
Janet Evelyn Israelson
May 30, 2024
Janet Evelyn Israelson, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 30, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1935, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late George and Lucille Wilson.
Janet was an avid reader, mostly David Balduchi and James Patterson. She also loved to play bridge, and consistently played several times a month. Janet loved cooking and trying new recipes. She...
Louise Irvine Austin
May 30, 2024
Louise Irvine Austin, 94, Monticello, Indiana, passed away May 30, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis, IN to John T. Irvine and Georgiena L. (Nuerge) Irvine. Louise was a 1947 graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Millersville #300 and Past Queen Daughters of the Nile Koran Temple...
Bonnie Sue Greenlee
May 29, 2024
Bonnie Sue (Mobley) (Ruggles) Greenlee, 80, Fishers, IN, passed away May 29, 2024 at Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living. She was born in Converse, IN to Orion Hayes Mobley and Jennie Ruth (Causbie) Mobley.
Bonnie graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1962. She was a very talented French Horn player and won many medals in various state contests. Bonnie retired from...
David Allen Clemons
May 28, 2024
David Allen “Dave” Clemons age 59 passed away on May 28, 2024, at his home in Danville Indiana. Dave was born on March 30, 1966, to Robert and Shirley Clemons.
Dave is survived by his mother Shirley Clemons, his sisters Lisa Clemons, and Debbie (Doug) Bolin, and his brother James Clemons. Also, his nephews, Cody Kikendall, Shawn Moy, Tyler and Austin...
Bennie L. Borman
May 28, 2024
Bennie (Ben) Lee Borman, 92, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024. Ben was born July 27, 1931, to the late Henry and Mary Ellen Borman. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.Born in rural Huntingburg, IN, Ben grew up in the surrounding area, graduating from Huntingburg High School in 1948. He...
David Sizemore
May 28, 2024
David Sizemore, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away May 28th, 2024. He was born in Oneida, Kentucky, August 16th, 1950, to parents Bergie and Margaret Sizemore.
David was a very hard worker. He worked for Allison Transmission for many years before retiring. He went on to own and operate his own autobody shop and car lot, as well as start his own...
David Mark Johnson
May 28, 2024
David Mark Johnson, 77, passed away on May 28, 2024. He was born November 11, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Herman and Queenie M. (Lowe) Johnson. David served his country proudly in the United States Navy on the USS John F. Kennedy. David was an Electrician for over 25 years and then worked for Indy Honda. Being a...
Von Jerome Burton
May 28, 2024
Von Jerome Burton, 76, of Indianapolis passed away on May 28, 2024. He was born on August 8, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents Ernest and Laura Burton.Von was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He loved his family and his country. Von served 22 yrs in the United States Military. 7yrs (3 1/2 tours in...
Levida Redell-Arkenberg
May 27, 2024
Fishers, Indiana – Levida Redell-Arkenberg, 74, passed away at home while being comforted by friends and family. She was born to parents Milton & Helen (Carol) Bagan in Indianapolis, on July 8, 1949.
Levida graduated from Arlington High School and went to work at Methodist Hospital and remaining for over forty-one years, eventually retiring from Indiana University Health in 2010. While...
James O. Collins, Jr.
May 27, 2024
James O. “Jamey” Collins, Jr. 54 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on May 27, 2024. He was born September 5, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana to James O. and Judith (Cline) Collins, Sr. Jamey, as he was affectionately known worked as an Inspector for Rolls Royce for over 10 years and was a member of the UAW Local 933. He...
Thomas Michael Lewis Sr.
May 26, 2024
Thomas Michael Lewis Sr. 60 of Indianapolis, passed away on May 26, 2024. Born on November 15, 1963, to Richard and Dorothy (Nance) Lewis.As a proud Hoosier, Tom served his country honorably in the United States Army, embodying those values throughout his life. Tom was also a proud and valued brother of the Masonic Lodge, The Shriners and The Scottish...
William "Bill" Ray Carter
May 26, 2024
William “Bill” Ray Carter
May 29, 1937 – May 26, 2024
William (Bill) Ray Carter 86, of Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2024. He was born on the 29th of May in 1937, to the late Ida Matthews and Robert William Carter. He was a loving and hard-working husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend....
Anita C. Harden
May 25, 2024
Anita Cummings Harden, 75, of Sheridan passed away suddenly at her home on May 25, 2024. She was born February 23, 1949, the daughter of the late Herman and Doris Cummings. She married Larry Harden, who preceded her in passing.
Anita was a graduate of Carmel High School. She was an active and proud member of the Carmel Ladies Auxiliary VFW...
Emily Jean Landis
May 25, 2024
Emily Jean (Painter) Landis, age 86 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday night, May 25, 2024.Emily was born on February 20, 1938 in Bachmanville, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Paul A. and Violet (Umberger) Painter. She is preceded in death by her parents.She married Daniel I. Landis in May of 1959 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Daniel preceded her in death on...
Norma Jean Hicks
May 24, 2024
Norma Jean Hicks, age 77 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 24, 2024 with her loving husband Jeff at her side.
Norma was born on May 23, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of Duke and Essie Castner.
Norma married Jeff Hicks on January 3, 1989 in Covington, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband of 35 years...

