Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Diana Alice Deane
Oct 21, 2023
Diana Alice Deane, 94, of Carmel, passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2023, with her daughter Linda at her side playing her favorite singer Frank Sinatra. Diana was born July 25, 1929, in Middlefork, IN to the late and dearly missed Ernest A. and Mary C. Dean. She grew up on a farm without indoor plumbing, where she still owns...
Lou "Ron" Ronald Rury
Oct 21, 2023
Lou Ronald “Ron” Rury, 77, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN.
Ron Rury was born on July 26, 1946, in Auburn, NY, to Richard P. and June N. Rury.
Ron graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and went on to earn a master's degree. He started his career as a Business Analyst and went on to work as a...
Michelle Lynn House
Oct 21, 2023
Michelle Lynn House, age 51 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Michelle was born on July 20, 1972 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis.
She is the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Ladd who preceded her in death on September 1, 2014 and her mother Doris (Pletcher) Ladd.
She is survived...
Bob J. Stutzman
Oct 21, 2023
Bob J. Stutzman, 71, of Sanibel, FL and Zionsville, IN went home to the Lord on October 21, 2023. He was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on April 4, 1952, to Jay and Mae Stutzman, the second born of seven children. Bob was the beloved husband of Margie; loving father of Kimberly (David) Cocallas, Jennifer (Doyle) Schrock, and caring grandfather...
Vickie Jean Bonta Loy
Oct 20, 2023
Vickie Jean Bonta Loy
69 of Poland, Indiana, passed away on October 20, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 29, 1954, to the late Robert and Phyllis (Truex) Bonta. Vickie graduated from Washington High School in Indianapolis. She loved remembering her childhood days as well as passing down stories to her nieces and...
Carrina Amber (Santana) Cashdollar
Oct 20, 2023
Carrina Amber (Santana) Cashdollar 25, of Camby, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 17, 1998, to Deane Coday and Jose Santana. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and loved spending time with her friends and family. Carrina was dearly loved and will be tremendously missed by all who knew...
James William Officer, Jr.
Oct 20, 2023
Story of Life
James William Officer, Jr. entered his eternal rest peacefully on October 20, 2023.
On a beautiful October day in 1949 James was born in Indianapolis to James and May Sue Officer. As the eldest of ten children, he took his responsibility for his younger siblings seriously.
A product of the Indianapolis Public Schools, James earned an academic...
Wanda M. Thomas
Oct 20, 2023
Wanda Marie Thomas, 85, of Greenfield, passed away October 20th, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, April 21st, 1938, to parents Randall and Naomi (Rude) Barnes.
On September 3rd, 1969, she married her husband, Ralph Thomas.
Wanda was a strong-willed, loving woman who simply enjoyed life. She held several jobs throughout her life and enjoyed her time...
Eric D. Montgomery
Oct 19, 2023
Eric D. Montgomery
74 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 19, 2023. Eric was born on February 5, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late English and Helen Montgomery. He was a retired machinist for Indianapolis Metal Spinning. Previously he had worked for Beverage Paper Company. He was an Army Veteran. Graveside service will be Thursday, November 9,...
F. Eugene "Gene" Hoffman
Oct 19, 2023
F. Eugene Hoffman (Gene), 95, of Speedway, passed peacefully at home on October 19, 2023. He was born June 14, 1928, at his grandmother, Harriet Gangloff’s home near Logansport, Indiana to Lester and Olive Fern (Gangloff) Hoffman. He attended school in his hometown of Valparaiso, Indiana and graduated from Valparaiso High School. He then graduated from Valparaiso University in...
Roger Udo Koelpin
Oct 18, 2023
Roger Udo Koelpin, 66, passed away on October 18, 2023.
Roger was born in Indianapolis, and he attended Brebeuf Preparatory School. For his college education, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Geology from IUPUI. Roger was involved with IT, creating platforms for critical infrastructure for Indiana. He was also proudly involved in the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
Roger...
Gladys Irwin
Oct 18, 2023
Avon, Indiana – Gladys Mae Irwin passed away on October 18, 2023. Gladys was born to Alva and Wilma (Owens) Hamilton on September 29, 1938, in Terre Haute Indiana. She was 85 years old.
Gladys worked many years for Jenn Air as a line worker until her eventual retirement. More than that though, she was a loving and beloved mother,...
Andrew Dale Marris
Oct 18, 2023
A celebration in heaven was held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, when Andrew Dale Marris’ long, hard fight with liver failure/cancer ended. Andrew was a beloved son, brother, fiancé and friend to many. He was hardworking, intelligent, courageous and strong! Andrew was an inspiration to all who knew him!
Andrew (31) was born on December 23, 1991, at Methodist Hospital,...
Anna Lou Kasten Fischer
Oct 18, 2023
Anna Lou “Ann” Caroline Fischer, nee Kasten, 91, Fishers, Indiana died on October 18, 2023. Ann was born on April 15, 1932, in Hoyleton, Illinois to the late Arthur and Anna (Holle) Kasten. She was a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. Throughout her life she participated as a soloist and was active in prayer ministry and senior...
Larry G Daniels
Oct 17, 2023
Larry G. Daniels, passed away in Edgewater, FL on October 17, 2023, at the age of 89. Larry was born in Shelbyville, IN on March 6, 1934, to the late Maurice E. and Virginia L. (Vaughn) Daniels. Larry worked for the Indianapolis Star News as a pressman until his retirement in 1993.
Larry was preceded in death by his...
Ricky Allen Wilburn
Oct 17, 2023
Ricky Wilburn 63 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 21, 1960, to the late Clinton and Helen (Gibson) Wilburn. Ricky worked for Indiana University in Information Technology for many years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite the jokester, enjoyed playing most any games, video...
David L. McCreary
Oct 17, 2023
David L. McCreary, age 89, passed away October 17, 2023.
He was born on December 10, 1933 in Morgan County, Indiana, to John and Edith McCreary.
David married Holly Faye Howell on September 4th, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana. They had four children, Daughters Davida, Kandi, and Louanna, and a Son Robert. Their marriage lasted forty-nine years until Holly’s untimely...
Gregory Pianko
Oct 16, 2023
Gregory Pianko 60, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully, surrounded by his son Andrew and daughter Loren, basking in the same unconditional love he had always shown them. Born in Greensburg, PA on February 12, 1963. Greg was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Pianko.
He spent his younger years at St. Paul Elementary where he was affectionately called Porky....
Randall Edward Stidham
Oct 16, 2023
New Palestine, Indiana – Randall Edward Stidham passed away after being comforted by his family and friends on Monday, October 16, 2023. Randall was born, the youngest of ten, in Gate City, VA, on April 8, 1948, to William and Margaret (Bentley) Stidham. He was 75 years old.
Randy was a combat veteran of the United States Army, having...
