Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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...
Thomas Reid Eberhard Sr
Oct 18, 2022
Thomas Reid Eberhard, Sr., 93, passed away on October 18, 2022.
He was born in Columbia City, Indiana on April 6, 1929 to Reid Henry and Edna Mae Eberhard.
Tom was an excellent carpenter, loved to build, and adored sports. He especially loved attending his grandchildren’s activities and tried not to ever miss one. He was also great at cooking,...
Marilyn A. Spejewski
Oct 17, 2022
Marilyn A. Spejewski, 72, of Indianapolis passed away on October 17, 2022. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 25, 1949 to parents James and Catherine Volper.
She worked as a Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician for CVS for many years before retiring in December, 2021. She loved spending time with her family, attending her grandchildren’s extracurricular events, watching Hallmark...
Patricia Blanchar Redstone
Oct 17, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Redstone, 81, passed away on Oct. 17, 2022, in Carmel, Indiana. Pat will be remembered for her graciousness, love of words, friendly smile, fantastic laugh, quick wit, and upbeat personality. She loved gardening, dancing to music in her living room, reading a great book, needlework, eating wonderful food (especially chocolate and cheese), baking Christmas cookies, and solving crossword...
Mabel Frances Mcguffey
Oct 17, 2022
Mabel Frances McGuffey 94 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 17, 2022. She was born in Scottsville, Kentucky on February 5, 1928, to the late Prentice and Aria (Richardson) McIver. She worked for CPC International- Best Foods Division for many years. Mabel enjoyed traveling, cooking, and especially spending time with her family. She was a member of the Gethsemane...
Debra Jo "Debbie" Kemp
Oct 16, 2022
Debra Jo “Debbie” Kemp of New Palestine, IN passed away on October 16, 2022, at the age of 65. Debbie was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 15, 1957, to parents, Cecil A. and Viola (Ingram) Woods. She graduated from Warren Central High School and worked as an Insurance Underwriter/Claims Specialist for 34 years. Debbie loved gambling, traveling and spending...
Robert Lee Kurtz
Oct 15, 2022
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Robert “Bob” L. Kurtz, beloved husband to Gayle (Mahan) for 66 years, passed away in his home. He was born July 16, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Edward & Dorthy (Dugger) Kurtz. After graduating from Ben Davis High School, he served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He also worked...
Nina M. Farrell
Oct 15, 2022
Nina M. Farrell, 81, passed away on October 15, 2022.
She was born on July 26, 1941 in Indianapolis to Charles and Mary Mount.
She retired from Western Electric after 26 years and was currently working as a greeter and Meijer.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Lisa Kimbro (Steve) and Ginnie Shaner (Steve); siblings, Pat Terrell, Linda...
Margaret Lou Ellingwood
Oct 15, 2022
Margaret Lou Ellingwood passed away on October 15, 2022, at the age of 94. Margaret was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 25, 1928, to parents, Samuel W. and Elsie (Lewis) Ernest. Margaret was a graduate of Herron High School and worked as a bookkeeper during her career, retiring from O’Brien Toyota. She was an active member of the Order...
Michael Allen Gillespie
Oct 15, 2022
Michael (Mike) Allen Gillespie, resident of Indianapolis, peacefully passed at home of natural causes. Mike was born on January 21, 1967, in South Bend, IN. He was the son of Mary Ann Loucks & Stepson of Dale Loucks of Edwardsburg, MI. Also surviving are his brother, Robert (Dana) Gillespie of Osceola, IN, and sister Cheryl (Vince) Micucci of Mishawaka, IN,...
Rosemary L. Bates
Oct 14, 2022
Rosemary Bates passed away peacefully on October 14, 2022, after 98 years of love, laughter, smiling, silliness and hugging everyone. Rosemary was born on September 25, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana where she was one of ten children. Rosemary was a woman of faith and active member of her church, Bridgeport United Methodist. Rosemary was a kind soul that loved everyone...
Dr. Manuel M. Mencias M.D.
Oct 14, 2022
Manuel Martinez Mencias, M.D., died Friday, October 14. The eldest son of Marcelino and Aurelia Mencias, he was born in Manila on September 19, 1938. He graduated from medical school in 1964 and served in both the Philippine and United States Air Force. A loving and devoted husband and father, he enjoyed spending time with his family, a good meal,...
