Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 13, 2023

Ann Marie Powell Gray, 79, of Indianapolis, Ind., an angel to her family, her community, and everyone she touched, gained her wings on March 13, 2023. Ann passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a brief illness.

Ann was born in Doddsville, Miss., to Rochell and Dorothy Powell on November 26, 1943. After graduating from South Bend Central...

Mar 13, 2023

Sharon Wright-Beai, 81, of Westfield passed away March 13, 2023.  She was born January 4, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Margaret (Rickenbach) Keithley.

Sharon graduated with Bachelor and Master Degrees of Education from Indiana University.  She was a beloved, long-time 1st grade teacher with Westfield Washington Schools.  She was a talented dancer, especially ballet;...

Mar 13, 2023

Kenneth Smith 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 13, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on November 29, 1936, in Henderson, Kentucky. He married Mary Jane Buffington on June 25, 1957. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, George, twelve siblings and his wife. He is survived by...

Mar 13, 2023

Barbara Ann (Bell) Orr, 86, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. Barbara was a lifetime servant of the Lord. She has ministered to thousands of her fellow parishioners. Barbara has been a long-time member of Lamb of God Assembly. She was patient, caring and the kindest person who would do anything to help someone else. She will be missed...

Mar 11, 2023

Doris Janet Lewis Davis Offutt

Doris Offutt died March 11, 2023 at 90 years old. Doris was born on July 24, 1932 in Mechanicsburg (Henry County), Indiana. Her family gives thanks to the kind and generous staff at Bickford of Carmel for their care and attention to Doris in her last years and final illness.

Doris was the youngest child...

Mar 11, 2023

Marion Earl Perkins, age 92, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully at his residence on March 11, 2023. He was born March 24, 1930, in Lawrence, Indiana. He was the son of Kenneth L. Perkins and Mabel D. Perkins.

Marion was a devoted husband, father, and Gramps. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1948 to 1953....

Mar 10, 2023

Mar 10, 2023

Ellen Kinnee, 94, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away March 10th, 2023. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, January 19th, 1929, to parents Alva and Leila (Johns) Coleman.

On December 23rd, 1948, Ellen married the love of her life, Rundell Kinnee. They shared 45 wonderful years together. Rundell passed away in 1993.

She worked for Cigna Insurance Company for many...

Mar 9, 2023

Michael Franklin McGuire, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana, left this earth for heavenly abode on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Noblesville, IN. Michael—better known as Mike, Mikey, or the Life of the Party—was born to Peter Harry McGuire and Edna Sailor McGuire on September 7, 1948, as the second youngest of six children. Mike leaves behind a lifetime of love and...

Mar 9, 2023

Kathy Elaine Flynn, daughter of Edwin Morrow Flynn and Mildred Louise Burnell Flynn, was born June 03, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kathy received her primary education in the Indianapolis Public School system and completed her secondary education, graduating at Shortridge High School.

Kathy, always a believer in God, recommitted her faith in the Lord later in her adult life, being...

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 9, 2023

Obituary for Mary F. Rutledge

Mary Frances Rutledge, born February 19, 1933, beloved daughter of Josef and Caroline Merz, beloved wife of John, passed away in her home in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 9, 2023. A lifelong Indianapolis resident, Mary was strong in her love for her family and her Catholic faith.

Mary attended Assumption Catholic Church and graduated from...

Mar 9, 2023

Naomi L Anderson 79, of Westfield, died March 9, 2023.

She was born near Los Angeles, CA on December 7, 1943, the 3rd child of Archie and Barbara (Lee) Gilbertson.

At the end of WWII, the family moved back to Minnesota settling in Peterson and eventually, Winona.  After high school, she attended Winona State where she received her degree and...

Mar 9, 2023

Charles W. Rogers, 84 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. Charlie was born December 8,1938 in Hanover, IN to the late Russell C. and Betty Lou Rogers. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, where he met his beloved wife of 62 years, Rebecca Warfield Rogers.

After a career with Hallmark Cards, Charlie was...

Mar 9, 2023

John Robert Gibbs, 72, of Carmel, IN passed away at his home on Thursday, March 9, 2023. John was born in Hammond to John & Grace (Bellamy) Gibbs.

He graduated from Hammond High School and then went on to complete his college education at Indiana University followed by a long career as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, executive businessman, financial investor...

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 9, 2023

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 203 from 4PM-8PM at Flanner Buchanan-Memorial Park, 9350 E Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46229. A funeral service will be held the following day at 11AM at the funeral home. Marie will be laid to rest in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mar 8, 2023

Shanon Dorene Sturgis, 61, passed away on March 8, 2023.

She was born on November 30, 1961, in Bedford, Indiana, to Charles and Claris Sturgis.

Shanon was a devoted RN and worked in healthcare for 30 years, earning her RN nursing license on February 25th, 2003. She loved and respected all of her colleagues and truly enjoyed her time working...

Mar 8, 2023

Terri L. Martin 63 of Indianapolis, IN passed away March 8, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 15, 1959, to Keith W. and Nellie A. (Brown) Parker. Terri was a trail blazer of sorts in that she was the first female EMT and Paramedic for EMS and she finished at the top of her class training for...

Mar 8, 2023

Kathy Lorch of Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 8th, 2023, after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Geraldine Kathleen “Kathy” Lorch (Kilrain) was born on March 8th, 1949. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she enjoyed gardening, walking, and spending time with her grandchildren. Kathy is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Tom, son Matt, daughter and...