Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
F. Susann "Susie" Williams
Sep 1, 2023
Frances Susann (“Susie”) Williams (née Lyons) passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Franklin (“Frank”); daughter, Kathy Jean; parents, James and Vera (née Pearson); sisters Shirley Jean Thompson and Betty Katherine (“Kate”) Wycoff; and brothers-in-law Thomas Thompson and Charles Wycoff. Susie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who...
Todd (TJ) Martin Dudley, Jr.
Aug 31, 2023
Todd M. Dudley, Jr. (TJ), 32, of Denver, CO, formerly of Indianapolis, IN passed away accidentally on Thursday, August 31, 2023. TJ was born on April 18, 1991 in Indianapolis. TJ is survived by his parents Dr. Todd M. Dudley, Sr. and Dorothy (Dottie) Dudley; his autistic twin sisters Taylor and Morgan, his sister Jaclyn Paige and brother William Dudley;...
Robert L. Jones
Aug 31, 2023
Rob Jones, in a tragic and unexpected way, went to be with the Lord in the afternoon of Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 48 years of age.
Left behind is his wife, the love of his life, soulmate, and best friend: Andrea Rae (England) Jones, as well as children: daughter, Hannah Smith and granddaughter, Naomi; son, Hayden Jones, daughters, Helana...
Marilyn Jane Hoppenrath
Aug 31, 2023
Marilyn J. Hoppenrath
July 13, 1928 - August 31, 2023
Marilyn Jane Hoppenrath died peacefully in her sleep at The Barrington of Carmel due to fall related complications. For five weeks after her fall she was lovingly taken care of by her two daughters and her caregivers. Her son visited with her via facetime daily from his residence...
Sally Lou Morton
Aug 31, 2023
Memorial services for Sally Lou Lindsey Morton, age 91, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, IN, of which she was a member. Calling will be 10-11 a.m. before the services.
Sally was born in Toledo, OH, to Marian and Harold Lindsey. She was a summa cum laude graduate of the University of...
John A. Morehead
Aug 31, 2023
Cpt. (USN, ret.) John Arlen Morehead, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1935 in Evanston, Illinois to parents William J. Morehead and Velma M. (Cohoe) Morehead.
A graduate of Hinsdale High School (Illinois), Jack graduated from DePauw University (Indiana), class of 1957. After DePauw, Jack enlisted and began his...
William D. Smith
Aug 31, 2023
William (Bill) D. Smith, Sr., 91, Noblesville, passed away August 31, 2023. He was born September 2, 1931, in Washington, PA, the son of the late James and Margaret (Gray) Smith. He married Sarah E. Smith on March 28, 1952.
Bill was an active member of the church, having served several years as Deacon, Sunday School teacher and...
Garry L. Ring
Aug 31, 2023
Garry L. Ring, 70, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away on August 31, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1953, in Greenfield, Indiana, to parents, Arthur and Ima (Garner) Ring.
He was in the car dealership business for 43 years. He loved the Baltimore orioles and Butler basketball. His hobbies were cooking, working in his beautiful yard,...
Jacqueline J. Wherry
Aug 31, 2023
Jacqueline J. Wherry of Deland, Florida died on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa after a sudden illness.
Two services will take place for Jackie:
In Indiana, family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, September 16 from 2:00 to 4:00pm for a Celebration of Life at Flanner Buchanan-Hamilton Memorial Park,...
Richard George Such
Aug 31, 2023
Richard George Such, 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away August 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. He was born on July 26, 1945, in Indianapolis to the late George and Senifta Such. Richard is survived by his sister Regina Bopp, brother-in-law Edward Bopp, daughter Jamie Such, sons Rick Such and Robert McClara.
Richard, also known as Dick, was a hardworking...
Jeffrey Thomas Taulman
Aug 31, 2023
Jeffrey Thomas Taulman, 61, passed away on August 31, 2023. Jeff, as he was commonly known, was born in Beech Grove, IN on August 2, 1962, to parents, William Lyle and Carol Ann (Lee) Taulman. He graduated from Beech Grove High School and worked for over 40 years at the same employer, St. Francis Hospital, most recently as Supply Chain...
Wilma J. Nelson-Higgs
Aug 31, 2023
Wilma June Nelson-Higgs, 98, passed away on August 31, 2023. Wilma was born on October 15, 1924, to Oramel and Minnie Musgrave.
Wilma graduated in 1942 from Broad Ripple High School and was a member of the National Honor Society during WWII. Wilma worked for Army Map Services as a cartographic craftsman and was on a team that updated...
Jean Alago Viaud
Aug 30, 2023
Jean Alago Viaud was born on November 30, 1954, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to his parents Duperval Merozier and Marie Violette Viau. He was the first child to this couple who together have seven children. He has other siblings from his mother's side and father's side as well. His brothers and sisters: Aphida Guillaume, Joubert Guillaume, Marie Luceline Viau, Marie...
Robert "Bob" Ostrander
Aug 30, 2023
Robert Daniel Ostrander, “Bob” 73, loving husband and beloved father, passed away on August 30, 2023 at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana.
A Memorial Gathering will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Flanner Buchanan – Decatur Township, 5463 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46221, with inurnment to take place at...
Charlie Wilkerson
Aug 30, 2023
Charles Eugene "Charlie" Wilkerson, 73, of Greenfield, Indiana (formerly of Indianapolis) passed away on August 30, 2023. He was born February 8, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Charlie was an entrepreneur and had owned Wilkerson Automation for 32 years. Charlie was a very giving person to his friends and family and would have given his shirt off his back if necessary. He was an avid fan...
Marion Jeanette Gilham Ingrum
Aug 30, 2023
Marion Jeanette Ingrum, 82, passed away on August 30, 2023
She was born November 10, 1940, in Cullman, Alabama to Benjamin and Gladys Helton.
Marion's biggest accomplishment was being a good mother and grandmother to her beautiful family. She raised them all to have a beautiful heart just like hers.
Marion is survived by her children: Debbie Miller, Margaret Greene,...
Doyle Dwaine Champion
Aug 28, 2023
I’m writing my own obituary. Who knows me better than me? For those who care to read it. My story begins in 1930, before I was born during the Great Depression. My folks gave birth to a baby girl, a “Blue Baby”. Doctors told them the only chance she had to live would be to move to a high...
Donald Lee Wagoner
Aug 28, 2023
Donald Lee WagonerJuly 16, 1933 – August 28, 2023Donald Lee Wagoner peacefully passed away on August 28, 2023, at age 90. He battled a short-termillness with great attitude, determination, and gratitude to his caregivers, family, and friends.
Don was born July 16, 1933, to Lee Roy Wagoner and Utoka Marie (Stalnaker) Wagoner. He waspreceded in death by his wife of...
Rebecca Jane Schrock
Aug 27, 2023
Rebecca Jane Schrock, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 27, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1946, in Rochester, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Iris Baldwin.
She obtained a paralegal degree from Indiana University and was involved in Special Olympics for several years.
Rebecca is survived by her son, Christopher Welch; and daughter, Erin.
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Yon L. Fisher
Aug 27, 2023
Yon “Lamonte” Fisher was born July 31, 1950, to Bud William Fisher and Vivian Marie Wallace in Peoria, Illinois. At a very early age they moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where he lived his entire life. Also at an early age, he received Christ in his life. Lamonte was baptized...
