Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 11, 2023

Roger Julian Newcomb, 96, of Carmel, Indiana died peacefully at home on April 11, 2023, surrounded by family.

Roger was born March 19, 1927, in Logansport, Indiana to Earl and Martha Newcomb. He graduated from Logansport High School in 1945 and was drafted into the United States Army. He served during World War II in the 78th Division, 431st band...

Apr 11, 2023

Shirley Kirby passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11. She was born in Indianapolis on August 18, 1935 as the only child to Philip and Maxine Neal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Gordon Kirby, Sr.; her son, Theodore Gordon Kirby, Jr.; and her grandson, Ryan Kirksey.

Shirley was a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and...

Apr 11, 2023

Helen Frances (Mays) Whitis, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away April 10, 2023, at The Wellington of Southport Assisted Living. She was born May 25, 1928, in Tippecanoe County, Ind. to H. Bernie & Iva Blanche (Raine) Mays.

Helen was a 1946 graduate of Mulberry High School and a 1950 graduate of the University of Indianapolis (Indiana Central College). She would...

Apr 11, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Robert Irving Moeller passed away on April 11, 2023, at 6:15 am. He was 93 years old.

Robert was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on November 17th, 1929, to Frieda (Grof) and William Moeller. After graduating high school, Robert joined John Hancock Insurance Agency who sent him to manage their home office in Indianapolis. While there, Robert was drafted into...

Apr 11, 2023

Eileen Bell, 65, peacefully passed away on April 11, 2023 while surrounded by her three adult children. Eileen was preceded in death by husband, Ronald, her three brothers, Roy, Owen and Sam, her biological mother Lucille and her adoptive mother Charlotte. She lives on through memories and the legacy she has left behind: her three children and six grandchildren: Roleen...

Apr 10, 2023

Robert (Bob) Kissner, 78, passed away April 10, 2023, with family by his side. He was born August 6, 1944, in Sacramento, CA to the late Carl and Bernadette (Dietrick) Kissner.

Bob was raised in Toledo, Ohio. He attended St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN before graduating from the University of Notre Dame with his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering...

Apr 10, 2023

Beverly Ellen Edinger, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away April 10th, 2023. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan, February 13th, 1954, to parents William and Nancy (Kelly) Collins.

She worked as a custodian for Clinton W. Young Elementary school for many years, before retiring.

Beverly was a strong woman with a huge heart. She saw the good in everyone and treated...

Apr 10, 2023

Danae Mondragon Rodriguez, 29, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1993, in Mexico City, Mexico to parents, Roberto Mondragon and Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez. Danae came to the U.S. at 11 years old, in October of 2004. Even though she didn’t speak English, Dana had the desire and courage to get ahead...

Apr 10, 2023

Frederick Savanne Roth, Jr., 79, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Fred, (Rick to his friends and family) is survived by his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Joanne Roth of Alpharetta, GA; daughters Julie (Jason) Friedman and Amy (Bryan) Miller of Westfield, IN; sons Jeremy Savanne (Melissa) Roth of Chamblee, GA and Timothy (Amanda) Roth...

Apr 10, 2023

Wilma L. Young, 89, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born on March 24, 1934, in South Shore, Kentucky to the late Orbey and Josephine Dorton.

Wilma enjoyed being a homemaker, while spending quality time with her loving family. She was a member of Garden City Christian Church. Her most...

Apr 10, 2023

Edythe Ellen Bingham Banta, 88, of Carmel passed away April 10, 2023.  She was born April 19, 1934, in Nitro, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Arthur Lowell and Edythe Mae (Edwards) Bingham.  She married John W. Banta on August 14, 1953.  He preceded her in passing on August 29, 1997.  Her brother, Arthur ‘Junior’ Bingham, also preceded her...

Apr 9, 2023

Richard Yurasko, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully April 9th, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis August 28th, 1935, to parents John and Alice (Davis) Yurasko.

Richard grew up in Indy, and graduated from Howe High School.

He worked as a sheet metal model maker at Stewart Warner + CF Roark for many years before retiring in 1998.

On April...

Apr 9, 2023

Rosemary “Rosie” Gammon Pratt, 95, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family at home in Carmel, Indiana on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Her passing has left all who loved her with a profound sadness and overwhelming gratitude for the many years by her side. She will be immensely missed.

Rosie is survived by her daughters Shari...

Apr 9, 2023

Bradford (Brad) Wayne Claxton 88 passed away peacefully on April 9th at his Carmel home surrounded by his adoring family. Brad was born September 26th, 1934, in Teaneck, New Jersey to the late John and Alice (Calvin) Claxton. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1956 where he met the love of his life Patricia Gillette Claxton, they were...

Apr 8, 2023

Hazel Jean Caperton of Indianapolis, 90, passed away April 8, 2023. She was born April 21, 1932, in Tuckerman, Arkansas to Reuben and Lola (Hutchinson) Harvey. She was married 70 years to the love of her life O. L. Caperton, Jr.

Mom enjoyed being with her family and working. She retired from RCA (Records) after 23 years of service. During...

Apr 8, 2023

Bill Courtney, 50, of Wanamaker, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2023, at Community Hospital South.

Bill was born in Indianapolis on May 15, 1972. and graduated from Franklin Central High School in 1992. He was the youngest son of Bob and Barbara Courtney. He was a 32-year kidney transplant recipient. Bill loved travelling, especially spending time at the family...

Apr 8, 2023

Ruby E. Moss, 97, of Westfield died April 8, 2023. Mrs. Moss was born August 15, 1925, in Indianapolis, IN to Jess and Ethel Shelton. They preceded her in death along with her husband Don Moss, daughter Debbie Teague, brothers George “Bud” Shelton and Fred Shelton, and brothers-in-law Ralph Hodgin and Dan Vogel.

Ruby was a graduate of Pike High...

Apr 8, 2023

Susan K. Hooten, 81, passed away April 8, 2023, in Avon, Indiana. She was born March 14, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana to Eugene & Hazel (Stark) Koch.

Throughout her life, Susan volunteered at various churches and was lately a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, where she also volunteered at their medical clinic.

Susan is survived by her husband Ray...

Apr 8, 2023

Dorothy (Dottie) Maxine Pitzer passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Fishers, Indiana with family at her side.  Dottie was born on April 3, 1928, in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Harvey Christopher (Chris) Elder and Evelyn Elder.

Dottie went to art school and worked as a bank teller in Baltimore, Maryland where she met her first husband...