Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Dorris Mae Deig
Jul 27, 2023
Dorris Mae Deig, 83, Carmel, went home to be with the Lord July 27, 2023. She was born on February 25th, 1940 in Alzey, KY to Herbert Smith Jr. and Ruby Dorris (Utley) Smith. She leaves behind her high school sweetheart and husband of 61 years, Daryl E. Deig. Their example of love and her passion for the Lord will...
Margit M. Arnold
Jul 27, 2023
We said farewell on July 27th to a loving and adventurous soul. Margit Mary Osri Arnold is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Earl Arnold, her two sons, Mark and Michael (Monica Wallace), and eight grandchildren – Justin, Nathan, Gavin, Greydon, Eloise, Isabelle, William, and Madeleine. She has now been reunited with her incredible parents, Stanley and...
Karl Bergquist
Jul 27, 2023
Karl Gordon Bergquist, 62, passed away July 27, 2023.
He was born November 17, 1960, in Denison, Texas, to Stanley Bergquist and Marguerite Hagood Lynch.
Karl was a graduate of Denison High School and went on to earn an Associates degree from Texas State Technical College. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....
Connie Joyce Harper
Jul 26, 2023
Connie Harper, 73, of Fortville, passed away July 26th, 2023. She was born in Kentucky September 14th, 1949, to parents Thomas and Hazel (Turner) Radford.
As a young woman, Connie met the love of her life, Phil Harper Sr. They shared many wonderful years together and welcomed three beautiful children into the world. Phil passed away June 2002.
She worked...
Helen "Nancee" Babirak
Jul 25, 2023
Helen “Nancee” Babirak, age 72, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on July 25, 2023.
Nancee was born on November 21, 1950 in San Gabriel, California, the only child of Dr. Harry and Mrs. Helen Daughters.
Nancee graduated from Palmdale High School, Class of 1968, and pursued a career in cosmetology prior to attending Long Beach City College, where she earned...
Martha Lorene Hill
Jul 25, 2023
Martha Lorene Hill 82, of Indianapolis, in passed away July 25, 2023. Martha was born in Murfreesboro, Tn on June 22,1941. She was married for 33 years to her loving husband Donald R. Hill who preceded her in death on May 30, 2005. Martha is survived by her daughters, Tracy Porter, Stacy Foltz; sons-in-law, Gilbert Porter, Jonathan (Rusty) Foltz; grandchildren,...
Dr. Paul H. Lysaker
Jul 25, 2023
Paul Henry Lysaker, 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 25, 2023 at his Indianapolis home. Paul was born on February 15, 1960 in Orange County, California to Yvonne B. Lysaker and the late Richard L. Lysaker. He was the beloved spouse of Judith T. Lysaker.
Paul grew up in Westchester County, New York and Princeton, New Jersey where...
Wyman Edwin Fischer
Jul 25, 2023
Wyman Edwin Fischer Obituary
Wyman Edwin Fischer, 92, Fishers, Indiana died on July 25, 2023. Wyman was born on June 17, 1931, in Frankenmuth, Michigan to the late Edwin and Hulda Fischer. He was a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. Throughout his life he served as congregational president, taught numerous Sunday school classes and senior bible studies.
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Curtis William Bailey
Jul 24, 2023
Curtis William Bailey, age 88 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Monday morning, July 24, 2023.
Curtis was born on July 27, 1934 in Arlington, Kentucky to his parents Oscar and Sarah (Burse) Bailey.
He married Mary Ruth Bailey on July 6, 1956. She preceded him in death on November 19, 2002.
He is survived by siblings Adene, Brenda and...
Shirley Eloise Ferrel
Jul 24, 2023
Shirley Ferrel passed away peacefully on Monday July 24, 2023 at Brooke Knoll Village, Avon IN. She was born July 7, 1933, to the late Doris and Marjorie Olds in Princeton IN.
She retired after 37 years at Eli Lilly and co. and enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching and visiting with friends and family. She was preceded in death by...
Barbara Jean Glover
Jul 24, 2023
It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Glover on July 24, 2023. She was our loving and supportive mother, grandmother, sister and loyal friend to all whom she befriended.
Barbara was the third child of eleven children, born April 4, 1936 in Fairfield AL to James Monroe Glover Sr. And Verbena Mushatt Glover. Barbara grew...
Kendall S. Kinnaird
Jul 24, 2023
Kendall S. Kinnaird 73 of Camby, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2023, from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. He was born December 30, 1949, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Fred P. and Nadeen I. (Smith) Kinnaird. Kendall worked at National Starch and Chemical before retiring. He proudly served our country in the U S Army. Kendall...
Rafford Loyd Martin
Jul 23, 2023
Rafford Loyd “Ray” Martin 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born September 28, 1932, in Double Springs, Alabama to the late Jasper and Fannie (Bailey) Martin. Ray, as he was affectionately known to his family, worked for Mayflower Moving and Storage as a mechanic for over 36 years before retiring. He was...
Mrs. Mary Rita Babbitt
Jul 22, 2023
Mrs. Mary Rita (Mazelin) Babbitt, 104, passed away July 22, 2023, in Greenbelt, Maryland. She was born October 21, 1918, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Her funeral Mass was celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis after which she was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter Dr. Mary R. Babbitt of Greenbelt, Maryland;...
Mary Frances Taylor Scowden
Jul 22, 2023
Mary Frances Taylor Scowden, 92, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023. Fran was born on October 29, 1930, in Glasgow, KY to the late John Roscoe Taylor and Neva (Glass) Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paul Dean Scowden; siblings, Alline Piercy, Eldon and Elmus Taylor, and Jean Ellis.
Fran worked for...
Nancy Wellington Scifres
Jul 22, 2023
Nancy W. Scifres, 96, of Fishers, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 22, 2023, at IU Health North Hospital. She was born in Quincy, IL on April 19, 1927, to Paul A. and Lucile (Hawley) Wellington.
Nancy went to Knox College in Illinois and was 1 of 2 women graduating with a chemistry degree. She followed her parents to...
Virginia "Jennie" (Dillon) Wells
Jul 22, 2023
Virginia “Jennie” Lee Wells, age 90, of Manitowoc, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at River Woods Place Assisted Living of Manitowoc.
Virginia was born on October 1, 1932, in South Point, Ohio, to the late James and Nancy (Webb) Dillon. The family moved to Ashland Kentucky when she was a baby. Virginia attended and graduated with the class of...
