Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jun 27, 2023

Lois Jean (Frederick) Tandy passed away on June 27, 2023, in a very peaceful manner surrounded by loving family. She was born on February 18, 1935, to Homer and Ethel Frederick. Lois had two siblings, Ralph Frederick and Jane Falconbury who predeceased her. She grew up in the Indianapolis area and graduated from Howe High School. She met the love...

Jun 27, 2023

I was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to Rayburn B. (Boone) Henley and Lillian V. Henley. My dad wanted to name me Florida (ugh), my sister chose Nancy. My mother thought she was too old to have a child (32) and the doctor told her to “treat her like a flower” so she put me out in the yard...

Jun 27, 2023

Kenneth C. Wiggins of Speedway passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023, in Brownsburg, Indiana. Ken was born on October 27, 1929, in Cayuga, Indiana to Maynard and Elizabeth Wiggins, and will be remembered as a loving husband to his late wife Claudia, dedicated father to Andy (Angie) and Kenna (Bill) Allison, and grandfather to Caroline, Sarah Grace, Anna, and...

Jun 27, 2023

Darlene JoAnn Ball (nee Gerdt), 86, passed away on June 27, 2023. She was born to Elmer and Mildred Gerdt on September 12, 1937.

Darlene attended Broad Ripple High School and then Indiana University, where she studied to be a nurse. Her anatomy class had other plans for her as she met and married Raymond Ball. Raymond Ball, at high...

Jun 27, 2023

Jun 26, 2023

Richard D. Erwin, Sr., 84, passed away on June 26, 2023, in Noblesville, Indiana. He was born on February 1, 1939, in Gary, Indiana.

Richard was a devoted member of the Lutheran church and at his passing was a member of the Epiphany Lutheran Church in Westfield. For 30 years he taught High School Economics and Government in Gary and...

Jun 26, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” Paul Cordray 66 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2023. He was born on October 11, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Stanley D. and Helen M. (Sanders) Cordray. Jeff, as he was affectionately known was a retired Salesman. He formerly was a member of Kiwanis International, enjoyed going hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending...

Jun 25, 2023

Fishers, Indiana – Wilma Jean Wood passed away on June 25, 2023. Wilma was born to Charles and Mary (James) Wood in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 30, 1940. She was 82 years old.

Wilma worked as a secretary and office manager for Turner Ritchie Plumbing for many years until her retirement in 2003.

Wilma loved to spend her time tending...

Jun 25, 2023

Patrick Noel Walsh, loving husband and father of five, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, 2023, at the age of 92.

Pat was born December 7th, 1930, in New York City to Thomas and Kathleen (Hughes) Walsh, both immigrants from County Cork, Ireland.   He was one of only 126 high school seniors in the nation to be awarded the four-year...

Jun 25, 2023

Betty Jean Brown, 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on June 25, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1939, in Burkesville, Kentucky, to parents, Marshall Wilson Young and Sally Jewel (King) Young.

Betty loved to travel. Whether it was cross-country with her late husband, Tom, or day trips with a good friend or family member, Betty enjoyed getting out...

Jun 24, 2023

Edith Smit-Roeters passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 89.  Edith was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands on September 10, 1933 to parents, Eduard S. and Edith K. (Messmer) Pacejka.  She graduated from high school in the Netherlands and worked in the steno typing pool during her career.  Her greatest and most-loved role, however, was that of...

Jun 24, 2023

Sarah Jane Minnich, 44 of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Sarah was born December 29, 1978 in Racine, WI. She worked as a server as well as various other positions in the food service industry. She was also a caretaker to a loved one in hospice care, a career she intended...

Jun 23, 2023

Barbara J. Hahn, 84 of Carmel, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  Barbara was born September 26, 1938 in Ashtabula, OH to the late Guy and Ruby Lamb.  She was a graduate of The Ohio State University.

After graduation, Barbara taught school in Columbus, OH, Upper Arlington, OH and Bryn Mawr, PA. She...

Jun 23, 2023

On Friday, June 23, 2023, at age 77, Raymond Edward Bachert, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Ray was born September 4, 1945, to Ora and Mabel (Schacht) Bachert. In 1968 Ray married Karen (Kerns) Bachert and they raised their three daughters, Michelle (Sam) Schenk, Susan (Brad) Sponhauer...

Jun 23, 2023

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Jun 22, 2023

Terry Craig Barker, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully June 22nd, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis June 14th, 1949, to parents Carl D. and Crystal C. (Day) Barker.

Even as a small boy, Terry was a hard worker.  He had numerous paper routes and earned trips to Niagara Falls and the inauguration of John F. Kennedy.  He graduated from...

Jun 22, 2023

Adeliha Markowitz-Droz, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, hero, died peacefully in her sleep at home. At 55 years old, she was brought to Heaven, accompanied by angels and reunited with her mother.

When moving to the United States, just before giving birth to her first-born son, Chad, Adeliha was entrepreneurial and created a brand for herself by making and selling...

Jun 21, 2023

Mark D. Fadely: A Life of Passion, Creativity, and Kindness

Mark D. Fadely, age 62, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Indianapolis on July 15, 1960, Mark lived a life dedicated to his family, and his commitment to the community and was known for his infectious smile and joy for...

Jun 21, 2023

Karen S. Fisher, 70, of Indianapolis, peacefully passed away at her home, Wednesday, June 21st, 2023. She was born August 23rd, 1952, in Indianapolis, where she grew up and resided with her parents Harold and Jenny (Harris) Zweck.

She graduated from Arlington High School and later continued her education at Ball State University.

In June 1972, Karen married the love...

Jun 21, 2023

Jennifer Ann Zervas, 45, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 21, 2023. She was born on August 19, 1977, in Aurora, Illinois, to Ron and Debbie Draper.

Jen was a proud and dedicated nurse, providing excellent care to all of her patients. She loved music and adored nature, often going on nature walks and hikes with her family. Jen enjoyed...