Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 7, 2023

Michael Eugene Suddarth, 60, of Marion, IN passed away April 7, 2023.  Mike was born in Marion, IN on August 13, 1962 to parents, Myrl Eugene and Cathy (Bussert) Suddarth. He graduated from Eastbrook High School and earned his associates degree from Ivy Tech. During his career, Mike worked for Washington Park Services (Flanner Buchanan), for over 30 years.

Mike...

Apr 7, 2023

Timothy Howard, 67, passed away on April 7, 2023.

He was born on July 19, 1955, to Lincoln and Judy Howard.

Tim worked for 42 years at Conagra, enjoyed camping with his family and friends, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Dale Earnhardt was his guy!

He is survived by his children, Jason Howard (Adrian), Joshua Howard, and Jessica Youngs...

Apr 6, 2023

Rebecca R. Brewster (Becky, Gigi, Mom), 76, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023. She was born March 31, 1947, in Logan, West Virginia, to the late Howard and Alice Brewster. She was proud to have grown up in Amherstdale, West Virginia as the daughter of a coal miner. She attended Concord University in Athens, West Virginia...

Apr 6, 2023

Doris Jackson, of Zionsville, passed away on April 6, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Freetown, Indiana to James E. and Faye (Brock) Wilson. After her mother died of tuberculosis in 1941, Doris moved to Indianapolis with her father and older brother. Her father married Anne Ardoin Wilson in 1944, who adopted...

Apr 6, 2023

Remedios “Medy” Alfonso, 91, of Bloomington, Indiana and later Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Born on December 28, 1931 in Manila, Philippines, Medy was the daughter of Francisco and Ursula (Dikit) Kayas. In 1954, Medy married her high school sweetheart, Marcial Alfonso and, together, they had six children. In 1972, the family moved to the...

Apr 6, 2023

Jewel Cutler, 93, of Indianapolis, IN, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Born in Fairdale, TX on July 24, 1929 to her loving parents, Robert and Mary (Washington) Simmons, Jewel was the youngest and last surviving of 12 children.

Jewel attended Blue Spring School in Fairdale, TX. She later moved to Indianapolis in 1949 at the age of...

Apr 5, 2023

John F. Williamson, Jr.

82 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 5, 2023.  John was born on October 3, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late John Williamson and Norean Marsh.  He was a Marine Corps Veteran.  He retired from Big Three Concrete.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 64 and the Marine Corps Legion.   He...

Apr 5, 2023

Sheila K. Underhill, 78 of Mooresville, Indiana passed away April 5, 2023. She was born August 28, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Bill and Ruth (Gardner) Schmidt. Sheila served as an Executive Secretary at the Indianapolis Star Newspaper from 1984-2005. She enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, spending time with her family, and was a long-time active member of...

Apr 5, 2023

Sung Sook “Susie” Yahng (nee Yeu) passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the age of 83.  She was a wonderful mother who was very loved and will be missed.

Sung Sook was born in Gimcheon, South Korea on May 24, 1939.  In 1967, she left Seoul, her parents, and 7 siblings to move to America with her husband...

Apr 5, 2023

Apr 5, 2023

Wayne Edward Crist, 72, Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday morning, April 5, 2023 at his residence in Indianapolis. He was born on July 4, 1950 in Noblesville, Indiana to John and Dewey Jean Crist.

Wayne married Deanne Davis on July 31, 1996 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. She survives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is also survived by sons – Jeremy (Julie)...

Apr 4, 2023

Gene Lynn Shanks Sr was born on March 25, 1938, to William and Cora Shanks in Hubble, Kentucky.  Gene was the youngest of the three boys which his brothers were Andrew Lee and Walker Pennington Shanks. Gene received his education through the Lincoln School District. Gene furthered his education received various certification from various academic institutions. Gene professed his life...

Apr 4, 2023

John David Wolfgang was born on June 11, 1939 in the small town of Carmel, Indiana, the youngest of five children born to Norris Wolfgang and Cloffa Randall Wolfgang.  He died on April 4, 2023 at the Compassus Hospice Hospital in Indianapolis. He was an alumnus of Carmel High School. He served as a Marion County Deputy Sheriff. He graduated...

Apr 4, 2023

Joseph Walter Rutkowski, 72, of Westfield passed away April 4, 2023.  He was born December 5, 1950, in South Bend, the son of the late Harry and Blanche (Plonski) Rutkowski.  He married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Wawrzyniak, on August 21, 1971.

Joe proudly and honorably served in the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed a career in IT, being...

Apr 4, 2023

Frank Robert Kontor, 84, of Noblesville, passed away April 4, 2023. He was born January 26, 1939, in Gary, IN the son of the late Frank and Helen (Feterick) Kontor.  He married Gloria Gudinas on June 11, 1960.  She preceded him in passing on January 2, 2019, after 59 years of marriage.

Frank was a graduate of Gary Froebel High...

Apr 3, 2023

Yvonne “Bonn” Grismore, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 3, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1950, in Indianapolis, to Kenneth King Jr., and Florence (Scruggs) King.

She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1968. She married Harold “Bill” Grismore the following year, on October 4, 1969, at St. Philip Neri Church. They were married for...

Apr 3, 2023

Steven Tolve Laurenzana, a beloved son, father, and friend, passed away on April 3rd, 2023, at the age of 51 due to natural causes. He was born on December 29, 1971, in Indianapolis, and grew up in Broad Ripple. Throughout his life, he continued to live and work in Indianapolis.

Steve was a man of many passions and hobbies, which...

Apr 2, 2023

Phany Kuch, 56 of Westfield, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 2, 2023.  She was born in Cambodia to the late Kun Kuch and Ay Chhe.

Phany was a graduate of IUPUI, receiving her nursing degree.  She worked as a registered nurse for 30 years, starting with the former Wishard Hospital and later retiring...

Apr 2, 2023

Sheldon David Goldstein, age 76, passed away peacefully at home, with his wife holding his hand, on April 2nd, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sheldon was born on December 3rd, 1946, in New York City, New York to Sam and Miriam (Efrom) Goldstein. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at City College of the City University...

Apr 1, 2023

Dallas J. Todd passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 1, 2023, in Carmel, IN.  He was 87.  Dallas was born on May 16, 1935 in Oak Hill, Kansas. He grew up on a farm, tending to the many chores that come with a family farm, and attended a one room schoolhouse (Tubbs) until high school.  He graduated from Clay Center...