Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Eileen Dahlia Bell
Apr 11, 2023
Eileen Bell, 65, peacefully passed away on April 11, 2023 while surrounded by her three adult children. Eileen was preceded in death by husband, Ronald, her three brothers, Roy, Owen and Sam, her biological mother Lucille and her adoptive mother Charlotte. She lives on through memories and the legacy she has left behind: her three children and six grandchildren: Roleen...
Robert "Bob" Kissner
Apr 10, 2023
Robert (Bob) Kissner, 78, passed away April 10, 2023, with family by his side. He was born August 6, 1944, in Sacramento, CA to the late Carl and Bernadette (Dietrick) Kissner.
Bob was raised in Toledo, Ohio. He attended St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN before graduating from the University of Notre Dame with his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering...
Beverly E. Edinger
Apr 10, 2023
Beverly Ellen Edinger, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away April 10th, 2023. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan, February 13th, 1954, to parents William and Nancy (Kelly) Collins.
She worked as a custodian for Clinton W. Young Elementary school for many years, before retiring.
Beverly was a strong woman with a huge heart. She saw the good in everyone and treated...
Danae Mondragon Rodriguez
Apr 10, 2023
Danae Mondragon Rodriguez, 29, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1993, in Mexico City, Mexico to parents, Roberto Mondragon and Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez. Danae came to the U.S. at 11 years old, in October of 2004. Even though she didn’t speak English, Dana had the desire and courage to get ahead...
Frederick Savanne Roth Jr.
Apr 10, 2023
Frederick Savanne Roth, Jr., 79, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Fred, (Rick to his friends and family) is survived by his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Joanne Roth of Alpharetta, GA; daughters Julie (Jason) Friedman and Amy (Bryan) Miller of Westfield, IN; sons Jeremy Savanne (Melissa) Roth of Chamblee, GA and Timothy (Amanda) Roth...
Wilma Young
Apr 10, 2023
Wilma L. Young, 89, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born on March 24, 1934, in South Shore, Kentucky to the late Orbey and Josephine Dorton.
Wilma enjoyed being a homemaker, while spending quality time with her loving family. She was a member of Garden City Christian Church. Her most...
Edythe Ellen Bingham Banta
Apr 10, 2023
Edythe Ellen Bingham Banta, 88, of Carmel passed away April 10, 2023. She was born April 19, 1934, in Nitro, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Arthur Lowell and Edythe Mae (Edwards) Bingham. She married John W. Banta on August 14, 1953. He preceded her in passing on August 29, 1997. Her brother, Arthur ‘Junior’ Bingham, also preceded her...
Richard John Yurasko
Apr 9, 2023
Richard Yurasko, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully April 9th, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis August 28th, 1935, to parents John and Alice (Davis) Yurasko.
Richard grew up in Indy, and graduated from Howe High School.
He worked as a sheet metal model maker at Stewart Warner + CF Roark for many years before retiring in 1998.
On April...
Rosemary "Rosie" Gammon Pratt
Apr 9, 2023
Rosemary “Rosie” Gammon Pratt, 95, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family at home in Carmel, Indiana on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Her passing has left all who loved her with a profound sadness and overwhelming gratitude for the many years by her side. She will be immensely missed.
Rosie is survived by her daughters Shari...
Bradford "Brad" Wayne Claxton
Apr 9, 2023
Bradford (Brad) Wayne Claxton 88 passed away peacefully on April 9th at his Carmel home surrounded by his adoring family. Brad was born September 26th, 1934, in Teaneck, New Jersey to the late John and Alice (Calvin) Claxton. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1956 where he met the love of his life Patricia Gillette Claxton, they were...
Hazel Jean Caperton
Apr 8, 2023
Hazel Jean Caperton of Indianapolis, 90, passed away April 8, 2023. She was born April 21, 1932, in Tuckerman, Arkansas to Reuben and Lola (Hutchinson) Harvey. She was married 70 years to the love of her life O. L. Caperton, Jr.
Mom enjoyed being with her family and working. She retired from RCA (Records) after 23 years of service. During...
William "Bill" Robert Courtney
Apr 8, 2023
Bill Courtney, 50, of Wanamaker, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2023, at Community Hospital South.
Bill was born in Indianapolis on May 15, 1972. and graduated from Franklin Central High School in 1992. He was the youngest son of Bob and Barbara Courtney. He was a 32-year kidney transplant recipient. Bill loved travelling, especially spending time at the family...
Mrs. Ruby E. Moss
Apr 8, 2023
Ruby E. Moss, 97, of Westfield died April 8, 2023. Mrs. Moss was born August 15, 1925, in Indianapolis, IN to Jess and Ethel Shelton. They preceded her in death along with her husband Don Moss, daughter Debbie Teague, brothers George “Bud” Shelton and Fred Shelton, and brothers-in-law Ralph Hodgin and Dan Vogel.
Ruby was a graduate of Pike High...
Susan Kay Hooten
Apr 8, 2023
Susan K. Hooten, 81, passed away April 8, 2023, in Avon, Indiana. She was born March 14, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana to Eugene & Hazel (Stark) Koch.
Throughout her life, Susan volunteered at various churches and was lately a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, where she also volunteered at their medical clinic.
Susan is survived by her husband Ray...
Dorothy Maxine Pitzer
Apr 8, 2023
Dorothy (Dottie) Maxine Pitzer passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Fishers, Indiana with family at her side. Dottie was born on April 3, 1928, in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Harvey Christopher (Chris) Elder and Evelyn Elder.
Dottie went to art school and worked as a bank teller in Baltimore, Maryland where she met her first husband...
Michael E. Suddarth
Apr 7, 2023
Michael Eugene Suddarth, 60, of Marion, IN passed away April 7, 2023. Mike was born in Marion, IN on August 13, 1962 to parents, Myrl Eugene and Cathy (Bussert) Suddarth. He graduated from Eastbrook High School and earned his associates degree from Ivy Tech. During his career, Mike worked for Washington Park Services (Flanner Buchanan), for over 30 years.
Mike...
Timothy Howard
Apr 7, 2023
Timothy Howard, 67, passed away on April 7, 2023.
He was born on July 19, 1955, to Lincoln and Judy Howard.
Tim worked for 42 years at Conagra, enjoyed camping with his family and friends, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Dale Earnhardt was his guy!
He is survived by his children, Jason Howard (Adrian), Joshua Howard, and Jessica Youngs...
Rebecca R. Brewster
Apr 6, 2023
Rebecca R. Brewster (Becky, Gigi, Mom), 76, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023. She was born March 31, 1947, in Logan, West Virginia, to the late Howard and Alice Brewster. She was proud to have grown up in Amherstdale, West Virginia as the daughter of a coal miner. She attended Concord University in Athens, West Virginia...
Doris Jackson
Apr 6, 2023
Doris Jackson, of Zionsville, passed away on April 6, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Freetown, Indiana to James E. and Faye (Brock) Wilson. After her mother died of tuberculosis in 1941, Doris moved to Indianapolis with her father and older brother. Her father married Anne Ardoin Wilson in 1944, who adopted...
Remedios Alfonso
Apr 6, 2023
Remedios “Medy” Alfonso, 91, of Bloomington, Indiana and later Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Born on December 28, 1931 in Manila, Philippines, Medy was the daughter of Francisco and Ursula (Dikit) Kayas. In 1954, Medy married her high school sweetheart, Marcial Alfonso and, together, they had six children. In 1972, the family moved to the...
