Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Dr. Fortunato C. Alano, Jr.
Dec 8, 2023
Dr. Fortunato C. Alano, Jr., 90, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 8, 2023. He was born in 1933, in Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, Philippines, to the late Fortunato Carpio Alano, Sr. and Carmen Delfina de los Santos Cirineo.
While his accomplishments are plentiful, Fort’s greatest achievement was the life he led -- filled with unparalleled generosity and profound love....
Mary B. Nicodemus
Dec 8, 2023
Mary B. Nicodemus, a beloved resident of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 19, 1946, in Indianapolis to the late Michael F. and Alice H. O'Grady, Mary's life was marked by the connections she made and the impact she had on those around her. She graduated from Marquette University in...
George Irving Thompson
Dec 8, 2023
Born September 23, 1949 in Tuscola, IL, George grew up in Newman, Illinois. His parents were Wilbur and Virginia (Sibley) Thompson who operated the local variety store. George had an identical twin brother, Robert W. Thompson (Sandy) and an older sister, Carol V. Sheldon (Roger). In his youth, he was active as a Boy Scout achieving the rank of...
Harold J. Frecker
Dec 8, 2023
Harold Joseph Frecker (84) of Noblesville, IN, passed away at home on December 8, 2023, after falling ill from cancer. He was the 9th of 10 children born to Joseph and Marie Frecker on January 8, 1939, in Monroeville, IN.
Harold was a veteran of the Indiana Air National Guard/US Air Force, serving several months in France during the Berlin...
Michael "Mickey" Epeards Sr.
Dec 8, 2023
Michael “Mickey” Epeards Sr., age 69 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, December 8, 2023.
Mickey was born on August 4, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Robert Earl and Sarah Josephine (Nicholson) Epeards Sr.
He married Audrey "Ann" Hammons on March 15, 1975 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He is survived by his wife...
Gerry (Gerhardt) Fortner
Dec 8, 2023
Gerry (Gerhardt) Fortner, a well-respected schoolteacher and cherished member of the community, passed away on December 8, 2023. Born on September 7, 1932, in Rockville, Indiana, to John Earl Fortner and Ruby (Schneider) Fortner, Gerry dedicated his life to shaping young minds as a teacher. He will be remembered fondly for his passion for education, his dedication to his students,...
Kevin Wayne Bottom
Dec 8, 2023
Kevin Wayne Bottom, 53, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. He was born April 23, 1970, in Indianapolis to Chester Leon & Lois Marie (Norris) Bottom.
Kevin is survived by his son Bryce William Bottom, brothers Duane (Brenda) Bottom and Bruce (Linda) Bottom, Marlin (Sheri) Bottom; sister Rae Lynn Bottom and Kathy Rooker; and several nieces and...
Lisa V. Wise
Dec 7, 2023
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Lisa Vonzel Wise, daughter of the late Lue Doris Wise and Clarence Stevens was born June 9, 1973, in Greenwood Mississippi. She was the eldest of their children.
Growing up Lisa enjoyed going to church on Sunday and having bible study with her family. She loved spending time with family playing kickball in the backyard and red...
Kenneth Stoddard
Dec 7, 2023
Kenneth L. Stoddard, 79 of Westfield, passed away at his home Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born September 1, 1944 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Lyle F. and Sadie Maxine Stoddard. He was a US Army veteran, serving in the 11th Air Assault Division.
Ken was head of security at the Delta Faucet...
Barbara L Cline
Dec 7, 2023
Barbara L. Cline, 90, passed away December 7th, 2023. She was born October 18th, 1933 in Indianapolis to parents Hugh and Leona (Enners) McComb. Barbara graduated from Arsenal Tech High School, where she met her husband, Ernie Cline. She worked as a principal’s assistant for IPS for several years before retiring.
She is survived by her sons Michael (Joan)...
Mark Dennis Myers
Dec 6, 2023
Mark Dennis Myers, 74, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 6, from a heart attack. Mark was born on July 10, 1949 to Jack and Elvera Myers in Evansville, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Timothy and Steve and has 3 surviving siblings, Nancy, Richard and Matt. He was married 3 times, first...
Barbara Risley
Dec 6, 2023
Barbara Jane (Tarr) Risley 94 passes away peacefully at her home in Speedway December 6, 2023. Barbara, better known as Bobbie, she was born February 16, 1929, to E. Eugene and Rose Ellen Tarr. She married her high school sweetheart, Howard E. Risley, on September 3, 1948, and were married for 64 years. A devoted wife and mother, she...
Phyllis Louise Hartshorn
Dec 6, 2023
Phyllis Louise (Reilly) Hartshorn, 78, passed away December 6, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family.
The daughter of Walter and Mildred Reilly, she was born on December 30, 1944. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, James, and her son, Bryan Rudicel.
Phyllis leaves behind her loving children – Christopher (Mary) Rudicel, Sheila...
Virginia Maye Kleine
Dec 6, 2023
Martinsville, Indiana – Virginia Maye Kleine passed away while being comforted by her family and friends at home on December 6, 2023. She was 79 years old.
Maye was born on November 27, 1944, to Isaac and Lois (Ponders) Lillard in Jasper, Georgia. One of 14 children, Maye grew up surrounded by the love of her family and brought that...
Stacy A. Russell
Dec 6, 2023
Stacy A. Russell, 36 of Noblesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Stacy was born October 30, 1987 in Indianapolis and was a graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School, where she was involved in softball, cheerleading, and diving. She attended the University of Southern Indiana, Ball State University, and the Aveda Institute. Stacy...
James David Miller Sr.
Dec 6, 2023
James “Sarge” Miller, 75, died on December 6th, 2023, at his home in McCordsville, Indiana.
Throughout his life, Jim was a man who served.
He was born on July 5th, 1948, in Indianapolis, to John and Annabelle Miller. As a young boy, he delivered groceries to the elderly from his family’s grocery store, Miller’s Market, on College Road....
Mary Kay Handy Snyder
Dec 6, 2023
Mary Kay Handy Snyder, 84, passed away December 6, 2023. She was the daughter of Robert and Mary Alice Elliott Handy of Anderson. Although born in Indianapolis, 1939, she grew up in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School. She attended Butler University where she met her husband Richard C. Snyder of Indianapolis. She was a member of Kappa Alpha...
Robert Eugene Hostetler
Dec 5, 2023
Robert Eugene Hostetler, 90, of Indianapolis passed away on December 5, 2023. He was born in Bloomingtion, Indiana on February 8, 1933, to his parents, Benjamin and Dorothy. Robert dutifully served his country for the United States Army. He was a true patriot and a hero to his family. He will be missed terribly by all the lives he has...
