Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 6, 1954

Charleston, Oscar McKinley (12 Oct. 1896-6 Oct. 1954), African-American baseball player and manager, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Tom Charleston, a construction worker, and Mary Thomas. The seventh of 11 children, Charleston served as a batboy for a local professional team before enlisting in the army at age 15. While stationed in the Philippines with the black 24th Infantry,...

Apr 15, 1953

John Lee ‘Jack’ Forcum

Birth Date: 12/31/1891Death Date: 4/15/1953Washington Park East CemeterySection O, Lot 576, Grave 10

John Lee Forcum was born on Thursday, December 31, 1891, in or near the now-abandoned town of Eagle Mills, northern Ir…[read more at Tributes.com]

Dec 6, 1950

MSG Wallace Simmons, Jr., 36, Indianapolis, IN, left home in 1942 to serve his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, with the 6th Division stationed in the Philippines. MSG Wallace Simmons, Jr. then went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was a member of Headquarters Battery, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry...

Jun 13, 1950

Mark Rezin Forcum

Birth Date: 6/10/1950Death Date: 6/13/1950Washington Park East CemeterySection Q, Lot BQA, Grave 315

Mark was the infant son of J. Ralph Forcum and Kathryn Jeannette Deschler Forcum. He was born on 10 Jun 1950 in Indianapoli…[read more at Tributes.com]

Nov 8, 1944

Correction of Historical Identification – Private Leroy B. Miller, Jr. Returns Home to Indianapolis for Final Rest with Full Military Honors

Indianapolis, IN — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has formally rescinded the historical identification of human remains previously attributed to Private Leroy Baldwin Miller, Jr., U.S. Army. This correction comes after a detailed review of archival records, case files,...

Oct 16, 1944

Kenneth attended Indianapolis Public School #15 and was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in 1943. He liked to play tennis and exceled in Public speaking in High School. After graduation he went to work for PR Mallory and worked there until he w…[read more at Tributes.com]

Oct 13, 1938

Shelia Ann (Sullivan) Ballod of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on Friday, October 14, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital with her family at her side. She was 84 years old and was born on October 13, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Hubert Sullivan and Elsie Ann Sullivan.

Sheila was the former wife of Ivar Ballod...

Mar 6, 1937

Sep 14, 1930

Charles grew up on his father’s (John Buchanan) farm, near Cumberland, Indiana. John’s father David Buchanan moved to Cumberland shortly after Indiana achieved statehood in 1823.

Charles married Anna P. Flanner in Dent County, Missouri, on Sept. 3, 188…[read more at Tributes.com]

Nov 30, 1927

Mr. Rea was born on October 29, 1927 and passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 1927.

Mr. Rea was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana at the time of his passing.

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Dec 30, 1899

Emily Katherine Yott 2, Carmel, IN, died May 1, 2007. Emily was born March 24, 2005 in Noblesville to James and Stephanie Shew Yott; they survive her. Her sisters, Megan, Katie, and Jessica Rushton, Olivia Yott and several aunts, uncles, and cousins also …[read more at Tributes.com]

Dec 30, 1899

Agnes Nix Dobbs 85, Indianapolis died April 1, 2007. She was born on October 16, 1921 in Fondee, KY the daughter of William and Hettie (Cadle) Nix. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors: Husband of 66 years, Clyde J. Dobbs; son, Tommy C…[read more at Tributes.com]

Dec 30, 1899

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Dec 30, 1899

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Dec 30, 1899

Reeves was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Dec 30, 1899

Doris V. Jennings 83, born in Indianapolis, Indiana and retired in Bradenton, Florida.Doris had a loving heart and she always wanted to care for everyone. She always made you feel like part of the family (no matter who you were). Doris always had a …[read more at Tributes.com]

Dec 30, 1899

Christian Michael Strayer Infant, Indianapolis, died April 24, 2003.

Graveside services: 10:00 a.m., April 28, 2003, at Calvary Cemetery.

Calling: None.

Arrangements: Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center – Morris Street.…[read more at Tributes.com]

Dec 30, 1899

Inf. was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Dec 30, 1899

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Dec 30, 1899

Carolyn Batsel Buckles 35, Carmel, died June 1, 2007. She was born September 10, 1971 in Fort Lewis, WA to Kathy Trigg Murphy and David Batsel. Carolyn earned her Bachelors of Science from Western Kentucky University in 1994. She was an Interior Design Co…[read more at Tributes.com]