Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 22, 2023

Dianne Elise Aabye Black, born July 2nd, 1935, passed away on March 22nd, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dianne was the beloved youngest daughter of the late Edwin and Genevieve Aabye. She was preceded in death by her sister Nancy Aabye Batey. Dianne was the proud mother of Michael (Cathy) Black of Jasper, Tennessee, and Scott (Lisa) Black of Brownsburg, Indiana....

Mar 22, 2023

Richard Francis Hoff, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  He was born on October 10, 1932 in New Alsace, IN to the late Francis and Matilda (Hoffbauer) Hoff.

Dick was a 1950 graduate of the ‘original’ Cathedral High School and enlisted in the USAF.  He served honorably during the Korean War and earned his BS from...

Mar 22, 2023

Martha Jane Wood, 104, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  Jane was born June 30, 1918 in Sheridan, IN to the late William Mack and Josephine Harris Wiles.

Jane worked as a bookkeeper for Wright Coal and Oil for 27 years, retiring in 1983.  She was a very active member of East 91st Street Christian Church...

Mar 22, 2023

Mary E. Pennington 76 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away March 22, 2023. She was born on December 27, 1946, in Elwood, Indiana to the late Clarence Verle and Florence (Abner) Creamer. Mary served as a Secretary for Entra and various other companies. She had served many years ago as a Girls Scout Leader, her family said she was a great...

Mar 21, 2023

Mar 21, 2023

Diane was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 14, 1943 and born into eternal life on March 21, 2023 at the age of 79.

In her youth, Diane loved to read and learn new things.  Being the oldest sibling of four, she often cared for her siblings and realized her calling to teach and care for children.  After graduating with...

Mar 21, 2023

Mar 21, 2023

Madonna Lee Deputy, 81, Avon Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away March 21, 2023, peacefully at home. Born December 16, 1941, she was the daughter of Jack and Mary Lou Heck. Mary Lou was very involved with Girl Scouts and Madonna became a Girl Scout herself, serving the eastside community first as a scout, then later as a leader for...

Mar 21, 2023

Bradley Owen Brueckmann was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 6, 1962. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2023.

Brad was preceded in death by his father, F. Robert “Bob” Brueckmann as well as his brother, Douglas, and his sister Dawn. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Laura Macomber Brueckmann; his children Erik...

Mar 21, 2023

Our loving Ronald Francis Andrews passed away on March 21st, 2023, at the age of 70.

Ron was born the 2nd oldest of 16 children to Donald Sr. and Shirley Andrews, on April 21st, 1952. Even though a failing heart took him away from the world, his heart left a beacon of light and love for all of his family,...

Mar 20, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mildred Sebastian Bechtold who passed away March 20, 2023, at her home with her two children by her side. She was 88 years old. Mildred (Mickie) was a devoted wife, mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Mickie touched the lives of so many family and friends.

Mickie was born June...

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...