Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 16, 2023

John Edward Payne passed away on March 16, 2023, at the age of 73. John was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 3, 1949, to parents, Miles W. and Mary E. (Vandiver) Payne. He graduated from Howe High School, where he was a member of the ROTC Drill Team. John served his country honorably in the U.S. Army as a...

Mar 16, 2023

Mar 16, 2023

Gladys Clare (Chojnacki) Pfeifer, 84, passed away in Indianapolis on March 16, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, the second child of Joseph John Chojnacki and Frances Lucy Bielen.

She attended St Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York and graduated in 1960 as a Registered Nurse. She married William (Bill) Pfeifer...

Mar 15, 2023

Memorial contributions may be given to Villa Licci, a community for survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury.

Villa Licci is a pioneer in meeting the residential needs and independence that many adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) desire. Currently, we are raising the awareness and funds for this exciting project that will give our individuals the community and support that is...

Mar 15, 2023

Mary Ann Kehlenbrink was born May 26, 1929, to Carl and Georgeanna Rahmes in Hamilton Ohio.  Carl and Georgeanna were loving and nurturing parents.  Both children were musical, and they often performed together at their church.  Mary Ann singing and Jane accompanying her on the piano.  As a child Mary Ann showed an aptitude for swimming and she took lessons...

Mar 15, 2023

Robert L. Burris, 80, passed away on March 15, 2023.

He was born in Washington, Indiana on November 1, 1942, to his parents Robert J. and Dorris (Guy) Burris.

He moved to Indianapolis when he was 18 years old and began working for the Indianapolis Star News until he retired. He was a devout Catholic with strong faith. He loved...

Mar 15, 2023

Lois Joann Buckner died on March 15th, 2023. Lois was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 3rd, 1935, to Marvin Huff and Gayle (Ooley) Huff.

She grew up in Greene County, Indiana, eventually marrying Miles Buckner and moving to Indianapolis.

She worked as a secretary, in a meat packing plant and as a real estate agent. At the age of...

Mar 15, 2023

Bryan Andrew Dingess of Richmond, VA, passed away on March 15, 2023, at the age of 36. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 6, 1986, to parents, Denver D. and Christine (Rightor) Dingess. He graduated from Lutheran High School in 2005. In 2007, Bryan began working for Aramark, and served as an operations manager for over 10 years....

Mar 15, 2023

Kimberly Ann Motter, age 63, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15th 2023 surrounded by her family after a hard battle with Leukemia. Flowers and condolences may be offered at the funeral home, and memorial contributions in Kimmie’s memory can be made out to The Julian Center or to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Kimberly was born on September 3rd 1959 in...

Mar 15, 2023

Patti passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born in Kent, Ohio as the only child of Martha Lee and Abert Steffel. While in grade school, her family moved to Ft. Wayne, Indiana, where she graduated from Northside High School. She attended Indiana University, where she was a 70-year member of the Delta Gamma Sorority.

While at IU,...

Mar 15, 2023

Janice Dee Nevitt

September 4, 1940 – March 15, 2023

Janice Dee Nevitt, 82, of Lawrence, Indiana, passed away on March 15, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Ernest Quakenbush and Marjorie (Johnson) Quakenbush.

Janice grew up in the Church of God, singing in the choir and loving our Lord. She graduated from...

Mar 15, 2023

Dennis “Denny” Wayne Holmgen, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Avon, IN. He was born July 2, 1943 in LaCrosse, IN to Arthur and Ocie Ester Holmgren (Clark). He was the youngest of three sons and a daughter: John, Ray, Faye.

Denny was born and raised on his parents’ family farm in LaCrosse, IN; he attended LaCrosse...

Mar 15, 2023

Mar 14, 2023

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Ralph & Ida (Ragsdale) Taylor, Martha Ann Buehner attended and graduated from Manuel High School in Indianapolis in 1966. She went on to study education and graduated from Ball State University in 1970 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. While teaching first grade, she continued her education at Indiana Central University and received...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...