Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 21, 2023

Mar 21, 2023

Diane was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 14, 1943 and born into eternal life on March 21, 2023 at the age of 79.

In her youth, Diane loved to read and learn new things.  Being the oldest sibling of four, she often cared for her siblings and realized her calling to teach and care for children.  After graduating with...

Mar 21, 2023

Mar 21, 2023

Madonna Lee Deputy, 81, Avon Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away March 21, 2023, peacefully at home. Born December 16, 1941, she was the daughter of Jack and Mary Lou Heck. Mary Lou was very involved with Girl Scouts and Madonna became a Girl Scout herself, serving the eastside community first as a scout, then later as a leader for...

Mar 21, 2023

Bradley Owen Brueckmann was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 6, 1962. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2023.

Brad was preceded in death by his father, F. Robert “Bob” Brueckmann as well as his brother, Douglas, and his sister Dawn. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Laura Macomber Brueckmann; his children Erik...

Mar 21, 2023

Our loving Ronald Francis Andrews passed away on March 21st, 2023, at the age of 70.

Ron was born the 2nd oldest of 16 children to Donald Sr. and Shirley Andrews, on April 21st, 1952. Even though a failing heart took him away from the world, his heart left a beacon of light and love for all of his family,...

Mar 20, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mildred Sebastian Bechtold who passed away March 20, 2023, at her home with her two children by her side. She was 88 years old. Mildred (Mickie) was a devoted wife, mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Mickie touched the lives of so many family and friends.

Mickie was born June...

Mar 20, 2023

Charles Richardson

December 3, 1930 – December 24, 2020

Ruth Richardson

July 20, 1934 – March 20, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Flanner Buchanan – Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Road.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Mar 20, 2023

Carolyn L. Yarbrough 71 of Clayton, Indiana passed away unexpectedly March 20, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 4, 1951, to the late Carl Avery and Roberta (Randall) McKim. Carolyn was a woman with a keen eye for art, loving to draw, color, and paint to express her artistic joy. She also enjoyed sewing and especially enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2023

John R. Brooks, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family.

John was born on December 1, 1945, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Harold E. Brooks and George Anne (Thrush) Brooks. After serving in the US Navy for six years, he became a sheriff’s deputy and spent over 40 years serving...

Mar 19, 2023

Jane Ann LaPorte, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday March 19, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana one week after her 87th birthday.  She was born March 12, 1936, in West Hazelton Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Melvin and Anna (Neikham) Smith. She married Genero “Gidge” Charles LaPorte on September 7, 1957, who preceded her in passing on July...

Mar 19, 2023

Marlene A. King, age 61 went to be with her Lord on March 19th, 2023. She was born January 4th, 1962, to Frank E. and Irene E. (Lambert) Whitacre. She is survived by her husband Stephen King, her son Philip D. Brewer (Daria) stepchildren, Skyler (Ellie), Roberta, and Zackary. Her sister Dorene E. Whitacre, Brothers Raymond L. Whitacre, Kenneth E....

Mar 19, 2023

On Sunday, March 19th Doug Harris 62, of Carmel IN. passed away but not before he was able to spend St. Patrick’s Day surrounded by his family, eating pizza and watching college basketball.

Doug was born April 30, 1960 in Muncie, IN the son of Darryl (preceded in death) and Janet Reid (Harris).  Brother to two sisters, who no doubt...

Mar 19, 2023

Burril Alan McIntyre, 75, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on March 19, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Burril and Vivien McIntyre.

Al was a proud graduate and loyal supporter of Purdue University. He was a retired financial advisor after over 40 years.  Al enjoyed fishing in Canada at Lake of the...

Mar 18, 2023

Kathryn “Kathy” A. Jester (nee-Apel) passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Indianapolis. She was the eldest daughter of Lawrence H. Apel and Thelma B. Boettcher Apel (both deceased). She received her master’s in library science from Indiana University in 1981. She was the Assistant Director for the Fayette County Public Library and the medical librarian for Johnson Memorial...

Mar 18, 2023

Everett Edward Layman passed away peacefully at the age of 78 after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on March 18, 2023.

Everett was born on June 20, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana to the late Everett Ellis Layman and Vera Jane (Zellers) Layman. After graduating from Logansport High School, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...

Mar 17, 2023

Renee Lucille Lange 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on March 17, 2023.  She was very loved and will be missed dearly.

She was predeceased by her father and mother Thomas and Rena Mae LaRussa of Dallas Texas and left behind her husband Edward Lange, son Mark Lange, daughter Jennifer Scurlock, son in law David Scurlock, four grandchildren Camille, Andrew,...

Mar 17, 2023

Sharon (Sherry) Ann Marsh Rising-Moore, 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17th, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1947 to Kathyrn Eloise Hutchison Marsh and David Henry Marsh.

Sherry was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and loving aunt; she is survived by her two daughters: Mandy Nefouse (Tony) and Amelia Rising Moore, her five grandchildren:...

Mar 17, 2023

Georgette Therése (neé Lavallee) Orr was born September 6, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to George Lavallee and Desneiges (neé Lelievre) Lavallee, where she was raised with her 3 older brothers: Maurice, Norman and Raymond, as well as her younger sister Florence. Her father emigrated from northern Quebec and became an engineer for New York Central Railroad, and her mother...

Mar 17, 2023

George Michael Cantrell, 76, of Greenfield, passed away March 17th, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, March 31st, 1946, to parents Charlie and Beulah (Whitson) Cantrell.

He graduated from Warren Central high school and completed his apprenticeship for machine repair.

George worked as a machine repairman at Ford for over 35 years, until he retired.

On September 25th, 2009, he...