Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 7, 2023

Melinda Diane (Bell) Davis, 64, of Indianapolis passed on March 7, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 12, 1958, to her parents, James Bell Sr. and Ethel Mae (Maynard) Bell. Melinda worked for 20+ years as an assembler for Von Duprin. In recent years, she developed a love for her tv shows—especially the Hallmark Channel. Melinda was...

Mar 6, 2023

Jean A. Kent, 92, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, formerly of Noblesville, passed away March 6, 2023 in Westfield, Indiana. She was born March 18, 1930 in Evanston, Illinois to Robert L. and Frances R. Anderson.

In July 1951, she married the love of her life Robert “Bob” Kent; they were married for 54 years before he...

Mar 6, 2023

Karol L. Macy 89, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 6, 2023. Karol was born on December 19, 1933, in Hoisington, Kansas to the late Chester and Violet Shell. She was a graduate of George Washington High School. She was a retired cashier for Standard-Del Farm. She was a fifty-year member of the Oaklandon Chapter 159 of O.E.S. She...

Mar 6, 2023

Linda Miller Blankenship (68) passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior in the early morning hours on Monday, March 6, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on August 7, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida. She grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and married her best friend, F. Richard Blankenship III, on July 20, 1974. The Lord blessed them...

Mar 6, 2023

Robert Leon Pagel was born April 13, 1944, in Key west, Florida during World War II and resided in the Indianapolis area.

He was in a training program at Goodwill Industries and then worked for several years at Meridian Hills Country Club. After leaving the country club he worked for his brother at Pagels Body Shop.

Bob loved watching TV...

Mar 6, 2023

William “Bill” Bullington, 72, passed away on March 6, 2023.

He was born on July 28, 1950, in Scottsville, Kentucky, to James and Lyla (Wheeler) Bullington.

Bill graduated from Tech High School in Indianapolis and entered the working world. He spent many years working for Stewart Wagner and Joint & Clutch before joining the team at Bunzl Distribution. He committed...

Mar 5, 2023

Mar 5, 2023

Mary Louise (Calton) Outland, 86, died Sunday, March 5, peacefully at her home in Indianapolis in the loving care of family and friends.

Born August 5, 1936, in Carroll, OH, to Clarence and Mary (Kirby) Calton, she was one of six children. She graduated from Carroll High School and attended two years at Miami University before meeting the love of...

Mar 5, 2023

David James Shatkowski of Fishers, Indiana passed away on March 5, 2023 at the age of 57 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Hammond, Ind. to Theodore and Betty Shatkowski and grew up in both Plymouth and Merrillville, Ind.

Dave obtained his BA from Indiana University in 1988 but also attend Purdue University and was a member of...

Mar 5, 2023

Johnnie Mays, 82, passed away March 5th, 2023. He was born in South Point, Ohio, on June 14th, 1940 to parents John Henry Mayse and Lillian Marie (Sturgill) Johnson.

 He grew up around Ashland, KY and attended high school in Iron River, MI. He went on to receive several journeyman mechanic and related technical certificates throughout his career.

Johnnie was...

Mar 5, 2023

Robert Steele Corya, 93, died on Sunday, March 5, after enjoying – immensely – a long and amazing life. Born June 29, 1929, in Long Beach California, and weighing over 10 pounds, his mother (at 4 feet, 11 inches) insisted for years that his birth had been the trigger for an earthquake that occurred soon after.

Robert greatly loved his...

Mar 5, 2023

Reenell Suter 79 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away March 5, 2023. She was born in Los Angles, California on December 29, 1943, to the late Alex Ado and Dorothy Nell (O’Briant) Rose. Reenell was loved by so many and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her children, Charles Allen (Deanna) Suter, Thomas Darin Suter, Janell Lynn (Ryan) Mong,...

Mar 4, 2023

Adam Ulsh, 46, of Westfield, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2023, at his home. Adam was born on January 26, 1977, in Rushville, Indiana. He graduated from Hamilton Heights High School and Butler University. Adam was employed by Freedom Mortgage as a Business Analyst.

Adam (also affectionately known as “Peanut”) had a personality that was larger than life...

Mar 4, 2023

Mary Alice Moore Eckert, Beloved wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4th, surrounded by family members.  Her unwavering faith, her generous character, and her infectious smile will be missed dearly.  Mary Alice (97) was born on June 1st, 1925, in Danville, Illinois, to Charles B. Moore and Inez O. Acton Moore.  

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Mar 4, 2023

Janet Lee Brandon, 85, of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 5, 1937, to her parents, Earl L. Brandon and Myrtle R. (Roudebush) Brandon. Janet was full of life. Her smile was extremely contagious and would brighten anyone’s day. Janet was raised in the church; she was...

Mar 4, 2023

Jeffery Gordon was born February 4, 1956, in Olney, Illinois.  Jeff’s family and friends loved him very much and are deeply saddened by his death on March 4, 2023.

From a very early age, Jeff was passionate about anything having to do with electricity, sound, and music. He graduated from The College for Recording Arts in San Francisco. Jeff loved...

Mar 4, 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Nancy J. Allen Gossett Esque, 83, was born in LaPorte, Indiana, on July 24, 1939, to Raymond A. and Helena Catherine Allen. Her father was killed in World War II and was buried in Holland.  She was three years old. She and her sister Linda were raised in LaPorte.

She and her family moved to Indianapolis in 1971. She worked...

Mar 3, 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Kathleen Kay “Kathi” DeBruler Hodson Stanfield born September 26, 1961 in Indianapolis to Mary Skinner DeBruler and David “Jack” DeBruler. She died in her home Friday, March 3, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Ray Scott Stanfield; her son, David (Sara), her daughter Amanda “Amy” Rejko (Nick) of North Carolina, and her sister, Nancy DeBruler McCoy (Brian Summers) of...