Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jul 16, 2023

Marianne Kirkhoff, 91, of Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord July 16, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 30, 1932 to Herbert P. Lee and Mary Marguerite (Tex) Lee. She married George Francis Kirkhoff, Jr. on April 6, 1953 and was a devoted and loving wife to him for over 70 years.

Marianne truly enjoyed...

Jul 14, 2023

Justin Reed Blake, 39, of Lebanon, Indiana (formerly of Eighty Four, Pennsylvania) died in an automobile accident on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Justin is survived by his beloved partner, Selena Vela; parents, Phillip and Joyce Blake; brothers, Richmond Blake (Long Lam) and Austin Blake (Kayla Blake); grandmother, Elizabeth Trent; niece and nephew, Kennedi McWhorter and Oliver Blake; and many aunts,...

Jul 14, 2023

Margaret Ellen Ruth 95, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 14, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Frank and Margaret (Slavin) Wilson. Margaret was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a Secretary for Blue Cross and Blue Shield as well as Indiana Bell Company. Margaret...

Jul 14, 2023

John left us far too soon. He was one of a kind. When he was first told he had terminal pancreatic cancer his response was that he had loved and lived more than he ever thought he would. Through all the pain and treatments, he kept his wonderful sense of humor, always treating his family and friends to a wry...

Jul 13, 2023

Stephen ‘Steve’ Smith, 61, peacefully passed away on July, 13, 2023.  He was at home with his wife, daughter and son by his side.  He was born February 8, 1962, in Missouri, to the late William E. Smith and Ilene Porter Smith.  Steve grew up in the Des Moines, Iowa area and graduated with Johnston High School’s class of 1980. ...

Jul 13, 2023

Carol Ann Fine

January 27, 1947, to July 13, 2023

She was the wife of Gary Fine. She was pre deceased in death by her parents Henry and Laverne Fehrenbacher. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy “Caz” (LD) Culberson and Jennifer (Jim) Wilson, her grandchildren, Emily (Riley) Buchanan and Brian (Kate Lane) Culberson as well as her brothers Randy...

Jul 13, 2023

Edward “Ed” Howard Kratochvill, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died July 13, 2023. Although he lived in Indiana at the time of his passing, his heart still beats in the rich, silvery soil of his childhood home in rural Alabama.

Ed was a grounded and ambitious man, the son and grandson of farmers; he was a first-generation college graduate. He worked...

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

Although known by many loving names, Betsy O’Donnell came into this world on February 5, 1937.  The oldest daughter of Tom and Jane O’Donnell of Pittsburgh PA.  Betsy married Dave Medonis on September 3, 1960.  Blessed with 4 children, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.  She lived a long and beautiful life filled with joy and laughter.  Known as Aunt...

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

Mary Martha Dome, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away at her residence on July 13, 2023. She was born on June 23, 1937, in Lafayette, IN to the late Virgil E. and Lois Elizabeth (Martin) Dome. She started school in Pine Village, IN and graduated from Zionsville High School in 1955. She attended Ball State University and graduated with a Bachelor...

Jul 12, 2023

Diane Lynn Smith, 66 of Fishers, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  Diane was born September 4, 1956 in Troy, OH.  She was a graduate of The Ohio State University and received her master’s degree from Georgetown College in Georgetown, KY.

Diane was a professor at Ivy Tech College for 24 years, retiring in 2022, were she taught early childhood...

Jul 11, 2023

Dolores J. Swallow, age 79, passed away July 11, 2023, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Dolores was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on January 11, 1944, to Lloyd and Shelby (Planck) Skeel.

 

Dolores graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1962. She was an Inside Sales Representative for Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. (formerly Gage Co and Central Rubber & Supply),...

Jul 11, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, James Richard Schmidt, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 11, 2023 in Carmel, IN. Jim was born to Mildred Reynolds Schmidt and Oliver Wayne Schmidt on June 28, 1933, in Davenport, Iowa, the second of four sons. Their home was filled with homemade pies, always ironed shirts and games of ball,...

Jul 11, 2023

Sonia Workman, 85 of Cicero, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  Sonia was born September 17, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late Gerald and Mary “Rita” Jackson.  She worked for Hook’s Drug Store as a merchandise manager for 21 years. She later worked for 14 years at Altum’s Garden Center.  Sonia was a member of Venture Christian Church.

Family and...

Jul 11, 2023

July 11, 2023, Patricia “Patty” Elaine Totton, 69, embarked on her next big journey, seen off by those who love her most.

Patricia took immense pride in her life, and rightfully so. She raised a wonderful son, Daniel, whom she was exceedingly proud of. In addition to being a devoted mother, she worked tirelessly for TSD Global for forty years,...

Jul 11, 2023

Mrs. Julia Marie (Haake) Curran 78 of Brownsburg, IN passed away July 11, 2023.  Julia was born in Kansas City, MO., on May 01, 1945, to the late Donald F. and Mary Jane (Denman) Haake.  Julia moved to Indianapolis in 1957.  She attended the University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, KS and after coming to Indianapolis she graduated from Marian...

Jul 11, 2023

Indianapolis, IN– Joan “Jody” Myers passed away on July 11, 2023, after being comforted by family. Joan was born to John and Gertrude (Mead) Steidle on September 13, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was 91 years old.

Jody graduated with her undergraduate degree in Art Education from Butler University in 1954, which would turn out to be a very busy...

Jul 11, 2023

Pamela Joy Davis, 82, died July 11, 2023, at Independence Village East in Fishers.  Pam was born on March 25, 1941, in Frankfort, Indiana, and graduated from Frankfort High School in 1959.  On September 9, 1960, Pam married the love of her life, Milo Dale Davis Jr., and made a beautiful life together in Lafayette, Indiana, where they raised their...

Jul 11, 2023

Bette Jo Ann Breeden of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 3, 1949, to parents, Harvey and Evelyn (Russell) Steele. Bette Jo could best be remembered for her love of shopping, and Elvis music. She was an avid Colts and WWE fan. Most of all...