Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
David Paul Kowinski
Mar 14, 2023
David Paul Kowinski, 77, passed away on March 14, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on January 5, 1946, to his parents John F. and Martha L. Kowinski in Clinton, IN.
Throughout his life, he focused on the progression of his career. David proudly served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. From 1975-1982, he was...
R. Ruth Mills
Mar 14, 2023
Rhiannon Ruth Mills, 68, passed away March 14, 2023, in Richmond, Indiana. She was born January 14, 1955, in Warsaw, KY to George Elwyn and Billie (Yeager) Deatherage.
Ruth was an animal lover and loved going to the beach. She was chronically late to everything she attended and was always on Ruth’s time.
She is survived by her sons Martin...
Dylan Porter Schneider
Mar 14, 2023
Dylan Porter Schneider, 15, of Westfield, passed away on March 14, 2023. He was born May 21, 2007, in Noblesville the son of Jessica Ann Cravens and John Tyler Hall.
Dylan was a Sophomore at Westfield High School. At a young age, Dylan developed a love of cooking and gardening. He used his talents to grow his own, fresh ingredients...
David Lee Pankoke
Mar 13, 2023
David Lee Pankoke, 77 years old, of Plainfield passed away on 13 March 2023. He was preceded by his wife Diane Pankoke, his parents Robert Pankoke and Loretta Cofer, brother Robert Jon Pankoke, and sister Diana L. Jeffries. He is survived by his son David A. (Amelia) Pankoke and their children Alexander Keiji Pankoke and Maleah Kei Pankoke, as well...
Ann Marie Gray
Mar 13, 2023
Ann Marie Powell Gray, 79, of Indianapolis, Ind., an angel to her family, her community, and everyone she touched, gained her wings on March 13, 2023. Ann passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a brief illness.
Ann was born in Doddsville, Miss., to Rochell and Dorothy Powell on November 26, 1943. After graduating from South Bend Central...
Sharon Wright-Beai
Mar 13, 2023
Sharon Wright-Beai, 81, of Westfield passed away March 13, 2023. She was born January 4, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Margaret (Rickenbach) Keithley.
Sharon graduated with Bachelor and Master Degrees of Education from Indiana University. She was a beloved, long-time 1st grade teacher with Westfield Washington Schools. She was a talented dancer, especially ballet;...
Kenneth Smith
Mar 13, 2023
Kenneth Smith 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 13, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on November 29, 1936, in Henderson, Kentucky. He married Mary Jane Buffington on June 25, 1957. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, George, twelve siblings and his wife. He is survived by...
Barbara A. Orr
Mar 13, 2023
Barbara Ann (Bell) Orr, 86, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. Barbara was a lifetime servant of the Lord. She has ministered to thousands of her fellow parishioners. Barbara has been a long-time member of Lamb of God Assembly. She was patient, caring and the kindest person who would do anything to help someone else. She will be missed...
Doris Janet Offutt
Mar 11, 2023
Doris Janet Lewis Davis Offutt
Doris Offutt died March 11, 2023 at 90 years old. Doris was born on July 24, 1932 in Mechanicsburg (Henry County), Indiana. Her family gives thanks to the kind and generous staff at Bickford of Carmel for their care and attention to Doris in her last years and final illness.
Doris was the youngest child...
Marion Earl Perkins
Mar 11, 2023
Marion Earl Perkins, age 92, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully at his residence on March 11, 2023. He was born March 24, 1930, in Lawrence, Indiana. He was the son of Kenneth L. Perkins and Mabel D. Perkins.
Marion was a devoted husband, father, and Gramps. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1948 to 1953....
Ellen Kinnee
Mar 10, 2023
Ellen Kinnee, 94, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away March 10th, 2023. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, January 19th, 1929, to parents Alva and Leila (Johns) Coleman.
On December 23rd, 1948, Ellen married the love of her life, Rundell Kinnee. They shared 45 wonderful years together. Rundell passed away in 1993.
She worked for Cigna Insurance Company for many...
Michael Franklin Mcguire
Mar 9, 2023
Michael Franklin McGuire, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana, left this earth for heavenly abode on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Noblesville, IN. Michael—better known as Mike, Mikey, or the Life of the Party—was born to Peter Harry McGuire and Edna Sailor McGuire on September 7, 1948, as the second youngest of six children. Mike leaves behind a lifetime of love and...
Kathy Elaine Flynn
Mar 9, 2023
Kathy Elaine Flynn, daughter of Edwin Morrow Flynn and Mildred Louise Burnell Flynn, was born June 03, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kathy received her primary education in the Indianapolis Public School system and completed her secondary education, graduating at Shortridge High School.
Kathy, always a believer in God, recommitted her faith in the Lord later in her adult life, being...
Mary F. Rutledge
Mar 9, 2023
Obituary for Mary F. Rutledge
Mary Frances Rutledge, born February 19, 1933, beloved daughter of Josef and Caroline Merz, beloved wife of John, passed away in her home in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 9, 2023. A lifelong Indianapolis resident, Mary was strong in her love for her family and her Catholic faith.
Mary attended Assumption Catholic Church and graduated from...
Naomi L. Anderson
Mar 9, 2023
Naomi L Anderson 79, of Westfield, died March 9, 2023.
She was born near Los Angeles, CA on December 7, 1943, the 3rd child of Archie and Barbara (Lee) Gilbertson.
At the end of WWII, the family moved back to Minnesota settling in Peterson and eventually, Winona. Â After high school, she attended Winona State where she received her degree and...
Charles W. Rogers
Mar 9, 2023
Charles W. Rogers, 84 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. Charlie was born December 8,1938 in Hanover, IN to the late Russell C. and Betty Lou Rogers. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, where he met his beloved wife of 62 years, Rebecca Warfield Rogers.
After a career with Hallmark Cards, Charlie was...
John Robert Gibbs
Mar 9, 2023
John Robert Gibbs, 72, of Carmel, IN passed away at his home on Thursday, March 9, 2023. John was born in Hammond to John & Grace (Bellamy) Gibbs.
He graduated from Hammond High School and then went on to complete his college education at Indiana University followed by a long career as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, executive businessman, financial investor...
