Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Sue Potasnik
Nov 21, 2025
Sue Potasnik, a skilled card player whether she held the right bower or nothing but nines, was dealt in by Esther Brown Parker on February 25, 1938 and played her last hand on November 21, 2025. Sue played life like she played cards: boldly and confidently. As she always said, “a card laid is a card played.”
Long before her favorite...
Betty Jean Sedam
Nov 21, 2025
Betty Jean Sedam was born April 22, 1931, in Indianapolis. She was the daughter of Eugene Denzil Fulk and Freida Elizabeth Fulk. She had one brother, Richard Fulk (deceased). Betty married Billy Scott Sedam on March 11, 1950. Her children are Pamela Aull (husband Edward), Steven Sedam (deceased), and Stanley Sedam (deceased). Her grandchildren are Kelli Bowling (husband Scott), Billy...
Gordon O. Edwards
Nov 21, 2025
Gordon O. Edwards, a cherished member of the Indianapolis community, passed away on November 21, 2025, in Greenfield, Indiana. Born on November 1, 1935, in Indianapolis, Gordon lived a life marked by love, adventure, and a profound dedication to his family and friends.
For twenty years, Gordon enjoyed a rewarding career as a Tool and Dye Maker, where his craftsmanship and...
Laura Ann Wohlschlaeger
Nov 20, 2025
Laura Ann Wohlschlaeger, 59 of Westfield, was welcomed into the comforting arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 20, 2025 peacefully at home. Laura was born March 4, 1966 in Zionsville to the late John Raymond and Janet Nelson Barb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joel Wohlschlaeger, II.
She met her husband in high school and they married...
Carl Lawrence Schloot
Nov 20, 2025
Carl went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. Carl was known for his love and devotion to family and friends, his love of the Indianapolis Colts & the Indianapolis 500, and his love of Dad jokes.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana...
Robin William Roberts
Nov 20, 2025
Robin “Rob” William Roberts, 71, passed away on November 20, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana. He was born on April 30, 1954, in Casper, Wyoming, to the late Kenneth Nott Roberts, MD and Mary Evelyn Roberts.
Robin was the youngest of six sons raised in Casper, Wyoming where his father served as a prominent family physician. Robin and his brothers were a...
Fred Anderson Rooks
Nov 20, 2025
Fred Anderson Rooks, 92, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on 11/20/2025. He was born on 12/21/1932 in Sano, Kentucky to Owen and Agnes Rooks. Fred married the love of his life, Mary Julia Ney Rooks on September 24th, 1955 and they enjoyed life together for over 50 years. Fred served in the army from 1953-1954. He then worked at Allison...
Charles E. Parris
Nov 20, 2025
Charles E. Parris, 89, of Indianapolis passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was united in marriage to Gelliah Hargis in 1963, and they shared a loving marriage creating beautiful memories for 60 years until her passing in 2023.
Charles was known for his devotion to family, work ethic, generosity, kind...
Sharon Kay Boyd
Nov 20, 2025
Sharon Kay Boyd, 70, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on November 20th, 2025. Sharon was born on July 31st, 1955, in Logansport, Indiana to parents, Charles Evans and Joy Ann McQuinn (Mitchell). She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends and students.
After graduating from Tipton High School in 1973, Sharon...
Thomas George Walker
Nov 19, 2025
Thomas George (Tom) Walker, 87, was taken to heaven on November 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl, and looked forward to seeing her again.
Tom was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. His main occupations were as owner of South Audubon Market in Irvington, and later delivering book fairs for School Book Fairs Company.
He served...
Randall Paul TeKulve
Nov 18, 2025
Randall Paul “Randy” TeKulve of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away November 18, 2025, at 70 years of age. He was born on January 4, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Paul and Nancy (Jacob) TeKulve. Randy, as he was affectionately known, was a Maintenance Engineer at N.K.Hurst Co. prior to his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially taking drives...
Paul W. Vogt
Nov 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul W. Vogt, 96 ½, of Indianapolis, Indiana on November 18th, 2025. Paul was born May 1st, 1929, to parents Paul M. Vogt and Cozy I. Vogt (Ward).
Paul was a dedicated and hardworking man, well-respected at Aspinall Association from 1957 up until retirement in 1998—a career that lasted 41...
Harris Miller Thorpe
Nov 18, 2025
Harris Miller Thorpe, 94, loving husband, father and Paw-Paw went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Harris was born on November 3, 1931, to John and Lucille (Boggs) Thorpe. He married Judith C. Soladine on September 25, 1954, and had three children, H. Allen (Denyse) Thorpe, Jill (Marc) Kirchoff and Mark (Peyton) Thorpe.
He was a lifelong...
Kevin McAndrews
Nov 18, 2025
Kevin Anthony McAndrews, son of Phyllis and Peter; brother to Clare, Phyllis, Sheila, John, Michael, Peter, Tom, Patrick, and James; husband to Michele; and father to Caitlyn, David and Sean, passed away on Tuesday evening after a long battle with cancer. He died at home, surrounded by his family and cats.
A lifelong Yankee fan, Kevin was born in the Bronx...
Betty Lou Faulk
Nov 18, 2025
Betty Lou Salter Faulk passed away peacefully among her loved ones on November 18, 2025 at the age of 97. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 19, 1928, to William and Thirza Salter.
A lifelong resident of the west side of Indianapolis, Betty graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1947. She worked for the Wm. H. Block Company...
Judith Prettyman Budd Buffington
Nov 17, 2025
Judith E. “Judy” Buffington, 85 of Westfield, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. Judy was born December 7, 1939 in Danville, IL to the late Frederick W. and Dorothy E. Prettyman.
During her time in Danville, Judy was selected as Miss Red Gloves her senior year in high school which benefited charities in the area. She also worked at Sandusky’s Furniture...
Paul W. Hackleman
Nov 16, 2025
New Palestine, Indiana – Paul W. Hackleman, 89, passed away on November 16, 2025, after being comforted by his family. His dad jokes, positive demeanor, and his love will be deeply missed.
Paul was born to parents Paul A. & Julia (Steadman) Hackleman on August 14, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A devoted worker, Paul was working at Eli Lily even before...
