Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jun 15, 2023

Joseph S. Carroll, age 81, of New Palestine, IN. died June, 15, 2023. 

 

Mr. Carroll was born January 26, 1942, in Richmond, IN., the son of Joseph E. and Margaret C. (Laughner) Carroll. 

 

He grew up in Cambridge City, IN. and was a 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School where he was a member of the...

Jun 15, 2023

Mary Joyce (Brown) Coffin, age 87 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Mary was born on May 19, 1936, in Clay County, Tennessee, a daughter of Oliver Bedford and Columbia Frances (Davidson) Brown.

She was married to David Coffin on 6/7/1963 in Convington, Virginia.  He preceded her in death on (April 23, 2013).

She is survived...

Jun 15, 2023

Rachel Lou Joachim of Brownsburg, IN passed away June 15, 2023, at the age of 83.  Rachel was born on March 20, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN.  Rachel began her career in nursing for 45 years, first as an aide, then as an LPN then she became a registered nurse where Rachel was in the inaugural nursing class of 1978 at...

Jun 15, 2023

Virginia “Ginger” Stanley, 88, of Westfield passed away June 15, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was born December 24, 1934, in Springfield, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Col. Edward Campbell and Virginia (Butterfield) Franklin.  She spent her early childhood years primarily along the east coast before her family settled in New Castle, Indiana.  In her...

Jun 14, 2023

Lucy C. Fowler, 85, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, with her family by her side.

 

She was born on July 18, 1937, in Groton, Connecticut, to Phillip and Charlotte Brown.

 

Lucy was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all of those who knew her. She worked for Balkamp (Napa Auto Parts Distributor) in...

Jun 13, 2023

Jack Holmes “Doc” Voris, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away June 13, 2023.

He is survived by his daughter Jennyfer Marie Voris, son Jeffrey Russell (Victoria) Voris; grandchildren Malorie Ellen, Jack Theodore “J.T.”, and William Russell “Liam” Voris; his sister Linda (David) Straw; niece Cindy (Michael) Miner, nephew Brian Straw; and great-nieces Mackenzie, Natalie, and Marissa Miner. He is predeceased by...

Jun 13, 2023

Karla K. Shone, 76, of Sheridan, passed away on June 13, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN, and was adopted by Chester and Anna (Kaltwasser) Burns. Karla graduated from Arsenal Technical High School with the Class of 1964, and attended Purdue University.

Karla led many successful business ventures as a florist and interior designer. She...

Jun 13, 2023

Annelle Lake Underwood White, 96, passed away June 13th, 2023, in Winterhaven, Florida.

She married the love of her life, James White and they shared many years together.

Annelle was a longtime member of Chapel Rock Christian Church. She was also a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and The Oriental Shrine.

She is the mother of Sherry...

Jun 13, 2023

Marilyn J. Korfhage, 89, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2023. She was born on August 19, 1933, in Beech Grove, Indiana, to parents, Cecil Turpin and Mary (Heldman) Turpin.

Marilyn retired from Navistar/International in 1988 as executive secretary to the Plant Manager. She and her late husband, LeRoy owned/operated Porcelain by Marilyn in Greenfield, IN until 1996....

Jun 13, 2023

Patricia L. (Griffin) Parrish passed away on June 13, 2023, at the age of 92.  Visitation and the celebration of her life will be on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 11 am-1 pm at Restoring Hope Community Church, 4650 W. 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46268.

Patricia L. (Griffin) Parrish passed away on June 13, 2023.  She was born in Indianapolis...

Jun 13, 2023

Renato S. Casciari (affectionately known as Ray), age 101 years, of Carmel Indiana, entered Eternal Life on June 13, 2023 while living at the Barrington of Carmel.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Bianca and survived by his wife Carol and his six children, Ray, wife Colleen; Mark, wife Joan; Brian wife Jan; Julie, husband Jim; Lili,...

Jun 12, 2023

Lisa Marion, 63, passed away June 12 after a battle with cancer. Lisa was born in Indianapolis, IN to Vesper Denton and Gilda Ruth Marion on March 25, 1960. Lisa graduated from Franklin College and became a teacher at Lakeview Christian School, where she educated young minds for several years. Lisa was a devoted and entertaining educator, whose passion for...

Jun 12, 2023

Brad Nicholson, 64, Indianapolis, went home to be with his Lord, peacefully in his home, on June 12, 2023. He was born in Beardstown, IL to J.B. and Rosemary (McGinness) Nicholson. Brad fought a valiant battle against lung cancer with courage and strength until his last breath. He will be remembered as a loving father, a devoted friend, and a...

Jun 12, 2023

Daniel G (Dan) Gooliak was restored on June 12, 2023, after a brave battle with fronto-temporal dementia. Dan never met a stranger, and he had a gift for making people feel special. He attended both Pike High School and Indiana University (Delta Tau Delta), where he lettered in gymnastics. He was a member and deacon at Second Presbyterian Church and...

Jun 12, 2023

Paula Sue Barnett was born on September 10th, 1953, to Jim (Sue) and Hilda Stephens. She is survived by her son James Barnett, granddaughter Brandi Barnett and her great grandson Waylon. She also leaves behind her siblings Bill, Larry, Penny, Kim and Forest and was proceeded in death by her sister Cindy. She worked in management in the medical field...

Jun 11, 2023

Joanne Marie Dankert, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 11, 2023. Joanne was born on November 14,1959, Indianapolis, IN, to the late James E. And Ruth N. Dankert. She attended John Strange Elementary, Eastwood Junior High and Noblesville High schools. She was also a Purdue Boilermaker like her father and a Butler Bulldog.

Joanne volunteered her time at Eiteljorg Museum...

Jun 10, 2023

Stella “Tootsie” Maude Waltz, born in Bean Station, Tennessee May 26, 1929, passed away peacefully June 10, 2023, at the wonderful age of 94. Tootsie was a Speedway resident for many years. She was a faithful employee eventually retiring from Coca-Cola bottling company. Tootsie was preceded in death by her parents Hiram Hodges and Irene Long; her only son Michael...

Jun 10, 2023

Jun 10, 2023

Dorothy M. Plummer passed peacefully to heaven at 97 years young on June 10, 2023.

Born in Beecher, Illinois on October 21, 1925, to Jacob Schaflein & Mary Agnes Mitch, the younger of two sisters.  She graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis.  “Dotty”, as she loved being called, Married Harold Plummer on October 9, 1947.  He preceded her in...

Jun 10, 2023

Virginia L. Daupert 88 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away June 10, 2023. She was born November 2, 1934, in Bloomfield, Indiana to the late, Lowell and Gladys (Hamilton) Goodwin. Virginia worked as a Secretary for General Electric for 28 years before retiring. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter # 452, enjoyed spending time with...