Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Helen Olean Howell Cross
Oct 23, 2022
Helen Olean Howell Cross, Ed. D., passed away October 23, 2022, at the age of 90.
She was born on April 18, 1932, in Westmoreland, TN to the late Robert M. (Sr.) and Leona Leath Howell. Helen is a former IPS teacher and principal. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Butler University, and her doctoral degree from...
Nelson C. Peredo
Oct 22, 2022
Nelson C. Peredo, 77, of New Palestine, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born on August 5, 1945, in Bolivia, to parents, Rene and Maria Luisa (Cassab) Peredo.
Nelson came to Indiana in the mid 1960’s to join his brother, Edgar. Nelson made Indiana his home and even became a U.S. citizen. Nelson came in the...
Dalton Robert Dorris-Cobb
Oct 22, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we share that on October 22, 2022, Dalton Robert Dorris-Cobb passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He was 16 years old. For those that don’t know his story, everything about Dalton was special. Dalton was born on October 17, 2006. He entered this world quickly – so quickly he was born at his...
Eugene Cross
Oct 21, 2022
Eugene Cross passed away on October 21, 2022. He was born on February 25, 1929 in Burkesville, KY to his parents, Joe (Dewey) and Mary Cross.
Eugene was married to his beloved wife, Martha (Pratt) Cross, for 57 years. He also served in the Army during the Korean War. Eugene retired from Edgecomb Metals in 1991.
He is survived by...
Dennis L Creek
Oct 20, 2022
Dennis L. Creek, 84, of Greenfield, IN, passed away on October 20, 2022. Visitation will be on October 27, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with Chaplin Katherine Murray, who will give the service at 2 pm at Flanner & Buchanan, 10722 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46229. Entombing ceremony with Military Honors will follow. The family has requested...
Timothy Lake Harper
Oct 20, 2022
Timothy Lake Harper 75 of Russiaville, Indiana formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away October 20, 2022. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Robert F. and Meredith (Martin) Harper. Timothy was a Scale Technician for many years prior to retiring. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. Timothy was a simple man...
James "Jim" Ole Olson
Oct 19, 2022
James Ole Olson, 85 of Indianapolis died Wednesday October 19, 2022. A Memorial Gathering will be Wednesday October 26 from 3-4:30 pm with a Celebration of Life at 4:30pm at the Flanner Buchanan-Zionsville Funeral Center in Zionsville, Indiana. Native of Lincoln, NE, James was born to the late Ray and Anne Olson of Lincoln, NE. James Graduated from Nebraska University...
Martha Joann Kissling
Oct 19, 2022
Martha Joann (Jo) Kissling – 11/26/1945 – 10/19/2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jo Kissling, beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and educator. She was loved by and an inspiration to many, including the innumerable students she taught over 40 years as a funny, no-nonsense Honors English Composition and Literature teacher.
Loved ones that will...
Carol Sue Russell (Jeffers)
Oct 18, 2022
Carol Sue Russell (Jeffers), 72, of Indianapolis passed away on October 18, 2022. Carol was born to her late parents, Otis and Edith Jeffers on December 23, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Carol graduated from Lawrence Central High School—class of 1968. Upon her graduation, she went on to obtain her Associates degree from the Central Business College. During that time, she...
Brenda Marie Mallory
Oct 18, 2022
Brenda Marie Mallory 76 of Indianapolis, IN passed away October 18, 2022. She was born May 13, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Benny and Violet (Johnson) Haskell. Brenda was a Supervisor in the Dietary Department at Indiana University Clarian Health retiring in 2004. She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...
Kenneth R. Duncan
Oct 18, 2022
Kenneth Roberson Duncan, 93 passed away October 18, 2022, with family at his side. He was born October 13, 1929, to Russell Kenneth & Mildred May (Roberson) Duncan.
Kenneth was a graduate of Ben Davis High School (Wayne Township) in 1947. In 1950 Kenneth married the love of his life, Patricia Claire Moore. Shorly after marriage Kenneth served in Seabees...

