Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert Clemons
Sep 16, 2023
Robert Clemons passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2023, at the age of 91 years old. Robert was born on August 22, 1932, in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Jake and Eva Clemons and was one of 13 children. Being raised in the hills of Appalachia, he was engraved with strong family values, impeccable work ethic, and ability to selflessly...
Aija Vinters Brugman
Sep 16, 2023
Aija Vinters Brugman, 79, was born into this life May 9, 1944, in Riga, Latvia and born into eternal life September 16, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Aija’s parents, Eduards and Elza Vinters, fled Latvia when she was just a baby to avoid the Soviet occupation. Her parents emigrated to America with their young children when Aija was five, eventually settling...
Ronald Allen Giddings Jr.
Sep 15, 2023
Ronald Allen Giddings Jr., age 54 passed away on Friday morning, September 15, 2023. Ronald was born on March 3, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ronald was strong, hardworking, independent, soft spoken, and generous in helping family and others. As a young boy, Ronald was a go-lucky kind of person and enjoyed going to the Speedrome racetrack. As he had gotten...
Kimberly Kay "Kim" Klota
Sep 15, 2023
Kimberly “Kim” Klota, 62, passed away September 15, 2023.
Kim was born May 2, 1961, in South Bend, Indiana to Thomas G Klota (deceased) and Shelia A. Klota. She resided in Sarasota, Florida, Newport Beach, California and Indianapolis, Indiana.
She graduated from North Central High School in 1979 and received a bachelor’s in Telecommunications in 1985 from Indiana University, Bloomington.
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Hope Sutliffe Wilkinson
Sep 15, 2023
Hope Sutliffe Wilkinson, 95, of Fishers, Indiana gracefully and peacefully went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born and raised in Somerset, PA. Hope graduated from Somerset High School in 1946 and then attended and graduated from Hood College in Fredrick, MD in 1950. She later met her future husband, John R. Wilkinson...
Florence Ann Burnham
Sep 15, 2023
Florence Ann Burnham, 96, of Westfield, Indiana, has gone to be with the Lord on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1927, in South Bend, Indiana, to parents, John J. DeGrove and Hazel (Gorsline) DeGrove.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Burnham; son, John M. Burnham; parents, John and Hazel DeGrove;...
Gary Brewer
Sep 14, 2023
Gary Lee Brewer, age 76, of North Port, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Gary was born in Hazard, KY.
Joan F. Hartsock
Sep 14, 2023
Joan Frances Hartsock, 84, passed away on September 14, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents, Charles Epperson and Lula Ilene (Sullivan) Williams. Joan was an only child until her sister, Candy Jo, was born when Joan was 20 years old.
Joan lived in Miami, Florida as a child prior to moving to Indiana....
Karen A. Pellico
Sep 14, 2023
Karen A. Pellico, 72 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. Karen was born January 9, 1951 in Chicago, IL. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Butler University.
Karen was an educator for many years. She retired from Park Tudor and previously taught at the Hebrew Academy.
Family and friends are invited to gather...
Lisa K. Williams
Sep 13, 2023
Our dear Mother, Lisa K. Williams, born January 18, 1957, sadly passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 66. Lisa was born in Bowling Green Kentucky but moved to Indianapolis at a very young age. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who was always there when needed. She loved music,...
Lynn Michelle Carns
Sep 13, 2023
Lynn Michelle Carns, age 67 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023.
Lynn was born on August 5, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of Charles and Delores (Staub) Chimento.
She is survived by one daughter: Madisen Carns of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Two sisters: Kim (husband Anthony) Chimento of Greenfield, Indiana and Karla Chimento...
Michelle Jane Hudson
Sep 13, 2023
Michelle Jane Hudson, age 74 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023.
Michelle was born on March 15, 1949 in Harrison, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the highly decorated United States Marine Corps Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Edward John Fahey and Martha L. (Hager) Fahey. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is...
Terry "JJ" Nickel
Sep 12, 2023
Terry “JJ” Nickel, 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 12, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Walter W. Nickel and Neva K. (Stoner) Nickel.
Terry served our country honorably from 1967 to 1969 in the Army during the Vietnam War. During his service in the Army, he was awarded...
Patricia Kay Sweeney
Sep 12, 2023
Patricia Kay (Payne) Sweeney was born on September 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, IN, and passed away on September 12, 2023, in Greenfield, IN.
She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Sweeney. Children Jan (Danny) Owens, Brian (Elena) Sweeney, and Kevin Sweeney. Grandchildren Julie (Kyle) Johnson, Katie (Dan) Arthur, Allie (Dustin) Sweeney, Danielle (Kenny) Baldwin, Bo Owens, and...
Barbara Jean Benz
Sep 12, 2023
Barbara Jean Benz, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, September 12th, 2023, with family by her side. She was the daughter of the Late Willard and Mary Roff.
She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Benz Sr., brothers Willard Jr., Tom and Vick Roff, sister Peg George, and son-in-law David Long.
She is survived...
Maureen Nwamaka Nwokedi
Sep 11, 2023
In Loving Memory of Maureen Nwamaka Nwokedi (née Osaji)
Maureen Nwamaka Nwokedi, a remarkable woman of unwavering dedication, boundless love, and an unshakable work ethic, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, at 67. She leaves a legacy that warms the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Born in Nigeria, Maureen began her journey in education...
James "Jim" M. Mick
Sep 11, 2023
James “Jim” M. Mick, 79, of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on April 24, 1944, to parents, Earl and Isabelle Mick. Jim dutifully served his country and was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a dedicated employee for UPS for over 30...
Primrose Chandramany (Nalliah) Jesudason
Sep 11, 2023
Primrose Chandramany (Nalliah) Jesudason went to be with her Lord on September 11, 2023 in Indianapolis at the age of 87. She was a remarkable woman who lived a third of her life in a different country and continent - Sri Lanka, Nigeria and United States. She was a high school teacher for almost 40 years and taught at St....
Robert "Bob" William Cook
Sep 11, 2023
Robert William Cook, known to his loved ones as Bob, passed away on September 11, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 70. Born on November 11, 1952, in Indianapolis, Bob was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Bob was a funny, loving, and helpful individual who brought joy to those around him. He had a passion...
Chris J. Goecke
Sep 11, 2023
Chris always described himself as being "a mechanic by birth, a machinist by trade, and a salesman by nature."
He successfully started his own business, Doctor Digital, Inc. where he was an exclusive dealer in the state of Indiana for Teledyne Gurley company in New York.
He loved to make people laugh with his sense of humor. If he was in an unfortunate...
