Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 30, 2023

Daniel W. DeHayes passed away October 30, 2023 at his home in Carmel, IN at the age of 82 after a brief illness.

DeHayes was born on September 23, 1941 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. He lived in Columbus with his parents (Daniel W. DeHayes, Sr. and June R. (DeWitt) DeHayes) or with roommates until July 1967. DeHayes...

Oct 30, 2023

 

James S. Wolfe was born May 4th, 1939 in Englewood, New Jersey to Ithmer Wolfe (née Coffman), a librarian, and Hugh Wolfe, a professor of Physics. Jim graduated with a PhD in Society and Religion from the Graduate Theological Union at the University of California, Berkeley, and was an ordained Presbyterian minister. He taught university courses in sociology, religious...

Oct 29, 2023

Barbara Ann Ogle Clymer

 

Barbara Ann Clymer 89 of Fishers passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born December 15, 1933, in Tipton, Indiana to Robert and Dorothy Ogle.

Barbara attended East 91st Christian Church. She was a lifetime member of the Smyrna Shrine Guild and a good-standing member of the Royal Order of Jesteretts. Barbara spent many...

Oct 29, 2023

 

Harry E. Ingalls, Jr.

80 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 29, 2023.  Harry was born on January 4, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harry and Mary Ingalls.  He was an Army veteran.  He worked for Allison Transmission in Speedway for 27 years; retiring at the very young age of 50.  He enjoyed his retirement immensely...

Oct 28, 2023

Rosemary Horton, 98 of Indianapolis, and formerly of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away October 28, 2023.  Rosemary was born to Waymon and Margaret (Hagen) Goldman in French Lick, Indiana, on November 22, 1924.  She graduated from French Lick High School in 1942 at the age of 17.  In her early twenties she moved to Indianapolis where she met her husband William...

Oct 28, 2023

 

Barbara Buechler, a passionate music lover, free-spirited DJ, and avid fan of Woodstock, passed away on October 28, 2023, in her home in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on June 18, 1957, and leaves behind a legacy of beautiful memories, cherished moments, and an undeniable zest for life.

 

Barbara, known to her friends and family as a music...

Oct 28, 2023

Brian Scott Waller, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Scott was born August 8, 1960 at the Great Lakes, Illinois, Naval Hospital, to David and Sharon (Schils) Waller. Scott is survived by his sisters, Lori Waller Worpell (Scott) of McCordsville, IN and Cindy Akers (Gene) of Fortville, IN. Scott was preceded in death by his parents and brother...

Oct 28, 2023

Arthur Gale Sloop, age 93 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning, October 28, 2023.

Art was born on August 13, 1930, in Wabash, Indiana a son of Roland and Gertrude Sloop.  He was a long-time resident of the Oaklandon area of Indianapolis.

Art married Martha Moss on July 1, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He is survived by...

Oct 28, 2023

 

Flanner Buchanan-Hamilton memorial Park, Prairie Waters

 

 

Oliver J. “Corky”  Menard, Jr., 69 of Noblesville, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023.  Oliver was born in Chicago, IL to the late Oliver J., Sr. and Geraldine Menard.  Oliver worked as a truck driver for 25 years for Werner Ladders.

 

Oliver volunteered as a poll worker for local elections. ...

Oct 27, 2023

 

Sylvia Wadsworth, 89, passed away on October 27, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN.

Sylvia was born on August 23, 1934 in Indianapolis, to James Whitsett and Edith (Boots) Whitsett. Robert Trippet was Sylvia’s stepfather for many years.

She attended Arsenal Technical High School and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School.

She started her career as a sales consultant in...

Oct 27, 2023

Oct 27, 2023

William “Bill” Robert Stone Born July 3, 1948, to William E. and Ada (Stone) Seavers. His youth was spent in Noblesville, Indiana alongside his siblings Nancy Ellen (Gibbons), Steve, Jim, John, Michael Christopher, and Becky (Daniels). Bill was a proud Army Veteran with active duty during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Specialist 5th Class, and he was stationed...

Oct 27, 2023

Georgianne Davis Neal, 92, died October 27, 2023, in Indianapolis. Born November 25, 1930, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Herschel Ewing and Ruth Fifer Davis, and the granddaughter of the Rev. Orien Wesley Fifer, editor of the Christian Advocate who for many years served as minister of Central Avenue Methodist Church. She married James T. Neal, editor and...

Oct 27, 2023

James “Jim” S. Lime, 83, of Indianapolis passed away on October 27, 2023. Jim was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 24, 1940, to parents, Marion and Willie Lime. Jim was a graduate of Cathedral High School. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1963 and was honorably discharged in 1965. On May 14, 1960, Jim married the...

Oct 26, 2023

 

Harold Gibson Jr., 95, of Indianapolis, passed away October 26th, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis to parents Harold Sr., and Margret (Suiter) Gibson.

Harold grew up in Indy and graduated from Warren Central High School.

He had a long career with Kroger in the bakery department. He retired in 1994.

Harold was introduced to the love of his...

Oct 26, 2023

Jim R. Smoots, 78, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on October 26, 2023. He was born on May 10, 1945, in Kendallville, Indiana, to parents, Russell Smoots and Faye (Herendeen) Smoots.  

Jim grew up in Wawaka, Indiana and graduated as valedictorian of Wawaka High School in 1963. He received a full-ride scholarship to Tri State University for basketball. He...

Oct 26, 2023

Philip Brian Alexander (Sr.), 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 26, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1940, in New Castle, Indiana, to parents, Cletus B. Alexander and Jessie (Murphy) Alexander.  

After graduating from New Castle High School in 1958, Philip continued studying his first and favorite ambition of radio broadcast engineering...

Oct 25, 2023

Born May 22, 1942, in Chicago, IL, John August Grom passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was surrounded with much love and support from his two sons, J.D. and Rob, who were with him during his last days; family; friends; and many others who had the joy of knowing him. 

 

John was...

Oct 25, 2023

Linda “Faith” Lewis, 67, Indianapolis, passed away on October 25,2023. She was born in Centerville, IA to LaVerne McDanel and GenevaMae (Richardson) Frantzreb. Faith graduated HS early and signed up for active duty in the United States Army. She was a single mother for 10 years and married David J. Lewis, a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and moved to...

Oct 25, 2023

 

Matthew Henry Cochran, 55, Indianapolis, went to live with the Father through Christ, and the Holy Spirit on October 25, 2023, at Community North Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis on September 11, 1968, to Larry Allen Cochran and Carol Ann (Williams) Cochran.

Matt was baptized into Christ's death and resurrection and confirmed at First Trinity Lutheran Church...