Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Dorothy C. Clark
May 16, 2023
Dorothy C. Clark, 86, of Brownsburg and formerly of Noblesville passed away May 16, 2023. She was born January 3, 1937, in Indianapolis the daughter of the late Charles R. and Ruth (Faulk) Hightshue. She married Frank R. Clark on October 22, 1965. He preceded her in passing on November 9, 2006.
Dorothy’s big heart and desire to care for...
Billie K. "Bill" Realey
May 16, 2023
Billie K. Realey 84 of Camby, Indiana passed away May 16, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1938, in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Claude A. and Nellie J. (Rapier) Realey. He was a 1956 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bill, as he was affectionately known, worked for the Indianapolis Public Schools in the...
Gerald Martin Bruckner
May 15, 2023
Gerald Martin Bruckner, 82, of Carmel passed away May 15, 2023. He was born July 21, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Lewis and Erna Martha (Bayer) Bruckner. He married Norma Jean (House) Bruckner on June 20, 1964.
Gerald was a graduate of Randolf High School in Englewood, Ohio. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States...
Paul Anthony Clark
May 15, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul A. Clark, a beloved father, brother, son, and grandfather. Paul was born on January 3rd, 1965 to James and Ima Christine Clark, to whom he succeeds in his final home of Heaven. He will be remembered for his wisdom, strong character, big heart, and impeccable work ethic. He...
Janet Yvonne Smith
May 15, 2023
Janet Yvonne (Coffey) Smith passed away on May 15, 2023, at the age of 70. Janet was born in Franklin, IN on August 20, 1952 to parents, Gus and Avanell (Burton) Coffey. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School and worked in hospitality during her career, retiring in 2009. Janet loved reading, classic tv shows, and music – especially Elvis. ...
Pauline I. Robas
May 14, 2023
Pauline Isabelle Robas, formerly Arnold (nee Yarmilitz), age 92, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 14, 2023.
Pauline was born on May 20, 1930 to the late Andrew Yarmilitz and Almeda Ellen (Jackson) Yarmilitz in Oaklandon, IN where she and her sister Wilma enjoyed their childhood and early adult years. In 1949, Pauline...
John William Kelly Jr.
May 13, 2023
John William Kelly Jr, 77 of Carmel, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. John was born November 1st, 1945 in New York City to the late John and Mary Kelly.
John was raised in Detroit, Michigan and attended Catholic Central High School where he played football and ran track. He began his career in finance with General Motors at...
Mary Ann Berry
May 13, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Ann (Blom) Berry. To so many, she was a skilled caregiver, a caring friend, and a loyal supporter. To us, she was mom, grandma, sister, and Aunt Hon. She peacefully went to the Lord on May 13 at the age of 81.
Her memory and legacy will live on through those...
Thomas "Tom" Earl Flowers
May 13, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Earl Flowers passed away in his home on May 13th at the age of 80, surrounded by his children and his significant other, Gayle Williams, after a 10-month battle with stomach cancer. He was a beloved father, grandad, brother, uncle, and friend.
Tom was born on August 13, 1942, and grew up on his family’s farm in...
Stephen L Kirk
May 13, 2023
Stephen Lee Kirk Sr. of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on May 13, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 3, 1949, to parents, Robert and Joan (Rumple) Kirk. He served in the Air Force for 4 years, worked for NAWC for many years, and spent the rest of his working life as an...
Eugene Alvarez
May 13, 2023
Eugene Alvarez, 83 of Westfield, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. Eugene was born September 11, 1939, in Pitrufquen, Chile to the late Alberto and Delmira Alvarez. He came to the United States in 1960 to attend St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN. He became a Citizen of the United States in 1973.
Eugene retired as Supervisor with the US...
Suzanne Apple
May 12, 2023
Suzanne Apple, 86, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Paul and Bess (Tucker) Delbauve. She graduated from Howe High School in 1954 and continued her studies at Indiana University. While in Bloomington, she enjoyed spending time with her Alpha Phi sorority sisters and the love...
Theodore J. Nowacki
May 12, 2023
Theodore J. Nowacki passed away on May 12, 2023. He was 76 years old. Ted was a beloved husband and father, but most important to him, a beloved grandfather.
Ted was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. He began high school in the Holy Cross seminary, intending to become a priest. He would eventually choose to forgo the priesthood,...

