Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert Eugene Gandy
Sep 9, 2023
Robert Eugene Gandy Sr. (89) died peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife of 66 years Jonell, and his family. He was blessed with four children, Bob Jr., (Lora), Monica Emanuele, (Marty), Brian, (Sharlet), Kenneth, (Anne), eight grandchildren, Alexandra, Ross, Allison, Nick, Alicia, Erin, Ryan and Isabella, and eight great-grandchildren. Bob was predeceased by his parents and his brother...
Norris Allen
Sep 8, 2023
Norris Elliott Allen passed away on September 8, 2023, in Redwood City, California from pneumonia after living with dementia for a number of years.
Norris was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1939 to Kendall Allen and Gertrude Cosette (Elliott) Allen. He studied at the University of Maryland and University of Pennsylvania and obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology. He married Carole Medley...
Hailey Shea Newville
Sep 8, 2023
Hailey Shea Newville, 22, of Westfield, Indiana passed away September 8, 2023. She was born October 21, 2000, in Indianapolis, IN to the parents of Robert Newville and Christina Skipworth.
Hailey was a graduate of Franklin Central High School. She worked as a CNA in various nursing homes throughout the city, taking great pride in the care she was...
James P. Telford
Sep 8, 2023
James P. Telford
Age 66 of Santa Teresa, New Mexico, passed away on September 8, 2023, in Avon, Indiana. James was born on December 14, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Leo Telford and Margaret Thomas. He was a 1975 graduate of Ben Davis High School. He was the owner of Double T RV Service. He was a...
Cecil "Steve" Martin
Sep 8, 2023
Cecil Steven Martin, age 67 of Fishers, Indiana passed away on Friday afternoon, September 8, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Steve" was born on April 3, 1956, in Walnut Creek, California, a son of Cecil Huey and Shirley Ann (Lundeen) Martin.
He married his high school sweetheart, Diana VanPelt, on June 12, 1976, in Pittsburg, California. Steve and Diana met...
Joann G. Berry
Sep 8, 2023
Joann Gertrude (Ringer) Berry passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 23, 1928, to parents, Claude J. and Mary C. “Catherine” (Styers) Ringer. Joann, a homemaker, loved rearranging furniture, working in her flower and vegetable gardens and tending to her home and family. In her health, Joann was...
Timothy Kevin Biddle
Sep 7, 2023
Timothy K. Biddle, 56, of New Palestine, Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 7, 2023. He was born in Franklin, Indiana on May 30, 1967, to Larry and Faith Biddle. In 1984 he joined the Indiana National Guard and was assigned to the 1438th Transportation Unit out of Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, Indiana. In 1989 he earned a Computer Business...
Lee Kaven Gagnon
Sep 7, 2023
Lee Kaven Gagnon, age 54 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Thursday morning, September 7th, 2023.
He will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery with his mother Marie Gagnon who preceded him in death in 1994.
Lee was born on November 13th, 1968 in Fort Hood, Texas. A son of Joseph and Marie (Babineau, St....
Stacie Renee Baker
Sep 7, 2023
Indianapolis, Indiana – Stacie Renee Baker passed away unexpectedly at her home in Indianapolis on September 7, 2023. Stacie was born to parents Pete and Toby (Sportsman) Washburn in Roseburg, Oregon on March 4, 1980. She was 43 years old.
Stacie graduated from Elmira High School and received her associate degree in accounting from Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.
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Teresa Ann "Lefty" Skaggs
Sep 7, 2023
Teresa Ann “Lefty” Skaggs 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away September 7, 2023. She was born in Princeton, Indiana on June 24, 1957, to Lloyd Graham and Delores Beeson. Teresa was a Hazardous Material Handler for Amazon. She enjoyed the outdoors, riding her motorcycle, camping, fishing, and sun tanning. She was known to always be cracking jokes, loved to make...
Karen O'Brien Fanning
Sep 6, 2023
We are extremely heartbroken to announce the passing of Karen O’Brien Fanning, age 70. She passed away peacefully the day after her 70th birthday, where she was surrounded by her family and lifelong friends.
Karen was the daughter of the late William H. and Virginia Foltz O’Brien. She is survived by her loving children, Brian Fanning (son), Katherine Detzler...
Isabella Grace Siersdale
Sep 6, 2023
Isabella “Bella” Grace Siersdale, 17, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on September 6, 2023. She was born on June 1, 2006, in Carmel, to Leah and Kevin Siersdale.
Bella touched the lives of everyone she knew. To her friends she was known as Izzy. She had a radiant personality and boundless charisma; her laugh was contagious. Her determination and drive...
Sally Marie Chris
Sep 6, 2023
Sally Marie Chris, 82 years old, 3 days shy of her 83rd birthday. Passed away September 6, 2023. Sally resided at Sugar Grove senior living in Plainfield, IN. for the past 5 years. Sally was employed by IPS school 109 and Plainfield Community School system as a cafeteria worker. Sally was also employed at Gulf Insurance.
Sally enjoyed cooking and...
Robert R. Atherton
Sep 6, 2023
Robert Randall Atherton,94, of Indianapolis peacefully went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family On September 6, 2023. Robert was born July 4, 1929 to his late parents, Jeffe & Lois Atherton. Robert served in the United States Army for 2 years, and then went on to become an electrical engineer & worked...
Cecile Ditlinger
Sep 6, 2023
Cecile Ditlinger, 86, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on September 6, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 21, 1937, to the late August and Agnes Lehmann.
Cecile grew up in Chicago, where she eventually worked for a financial company. While living there, she met her husband, Donald. They moved to Greenwood, Indiana, after their beautiful wedding at...
Luke Mark Ladendorf
Sep 5, 2023
Luke Mark Ladendorf, 34, of Fishers, Indiana, left his earthly home for eternal life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Luke passed peacefully in the presence of his loving family and longtime homecare nurse.
From the beginning of his beautiful life to its conclusion, Luke Ladendorf was an indominable spirit and, in many respects, a medical miracle. Luke was born...
Eula “Faye” Koloch
Sep 5, 2023
Eula “Faye” Koloch, 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, entered into God’s Kingdom on September 5, 2023. She was born on January 28, 1931 to Mary(née Gilbert) and James Black.
Faye, the youngest of 10 children, was raised on a farm in Barborsville, Kentucky. She graduated high school from Berea, in Berea, Kentucky. She attended Eastern Kentucky University for 2 years, majoring...
Vassie I. "Pat" (Huntsman) Scott
Sep 5, 2023
96 of New Palestine, Indiana passed away September 5, 2023. Vassie was retired from Western Electric. Vassie is survived by her son, Roger (Myla) Scott, 3 grandchildren, William C. (Angela) Callis, Sr., Kristina M. (John) Eley and Justin W. Scott. 7 great grandchildren, William C. Callis, Jr., Tiera L. Murray, Aariah Callis, Tristan Raye Metcalf, Emma Eley, Mystique J....
Henrietta (Hinky) Doss Wright
Sep 5, 2023
September 5, 2023, Henrietta Wright passed away peacefully in her home. She was 79 years old.
Henrietta was well loved by her family, friends, and anyone who met her. Despite her large family, Henrietta always made time for everyone. She always provided support and love for everyone.
Henrietta was pre deceased by her father Kenneth Doss; mother, Pauline Doss; sister...
Rev. Donald Ray Janis
Sep 5, 2023
Donald R. Janis, born as a twin on February 25, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska
Passed away quietly, surrounded by loved ones on September 5, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN
He grew up and graduated from high school in Springfield, Nebraska. He was a 3-sport high school athlete, excelling in all sports and academia. He turned down a full-ride scholarship...
