Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

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...

Mar 16, 2023

On March 16th, 2023, Terry Renee Burgess of Carmel, Indiana unexpectedly passed away in her home. Terry was born on January 15th, 1970 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  From a young age Terry’s passion was rooted in helping others; she began a career in the field of medicine. She graduated from Marian University of Indianapolis where she earned...

Mar 16, 2023

Mar 16, 2023

John Edward Payne passed away on March 16, 2023, at the age of 73. John was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 3, 1949, to parents, Miles W. and Mary E. (Vandiver) Payne. He graduated from Howe High School, where he was a member of the ROTC Drill Team. John served his country honorably in the U.S. Army as a...

Mar 16, 2023

Mar 16, 2023

Gladys Clare (Chojnacki) Pfeifer, 84, passed away in Indianapolis on March 16, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, the second child of Joseph John Chojnacki and Frances Lucy Bielen.

She attended St Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York and graduated in 1960 as a Registered Nurse. She married William (Bill) Pfeifer...

Mar 15, 2023

Memorial contributions may be given to Villa Licci, a community for survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury.

Villa Licci is a pioneer in meeting the residential needs and independence that many adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) desire. Currently, we are raising the awareness and funds for this exciting project that will give our individuals the community and support that is...

Mar 15, 2023

Mary Ann Kehlenbrink was born May 26, 1929, to Carl and Georgeanna Rahmes in Hamilton Ohio.  Carl and Georgeanna were loving and nurturing parents.  Both children were musical, and they often performed together at their church.  Mary Ann singing and Jane accompanying her on the piano.  As a child Mary Ann showed an aptitude for swimming and she took lessons...