Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Feb 2, 2023

Robert Schuster, beloved father, brother and talented watercolorist, passed unexpectedly on Feb.2nd at his home in Oaklandon, Indiana.

Born to Doris and Glenn Schuster on September 13, 1936, Bob grew up in Lawrence, Indiana, graduating from Lawrence Central High School with the class of 1954. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Mary Louise Parker in 1956.

A gifted artist, Bob...

Feb 2, 2023

Feb 2, 2023

Sondra “Sunny” Powell passed away on the morning of February 2nd. On March 6, 1940, a little girl was born to Roy and Cecil Johnson. The baby appeared to be smiling, which prompted her parents to nickname her Sunny. Sunny grew up in Indianapolis and attended Howe High School and Warren Central High School. She graduated in 1957 and went...

Feb 2, 2023

Kenneth T. White, 92, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away February 2nd, 2023.

He was born in Madison, West Virgina, November 4th, 1930, to parents Ben and Gladys (Barnett) White.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, on the USS Beatty, during the Korean Conflict.

On April 24th, 1954, Ken married the love of his life, Aurora Prado....

Feb 1, 2023

Matthew Tyler Pinco, 24, passed away on February 1, 2023.

He was born in Indianapolis to his parents Paul and Julie Pinco.

Matthew attended primary and secondary school in Indianapolis and earned an Associate Degree of Horticulture Technology from Vincennes University.  Matthew had a passion for trees and a love of nature from a young age. He enjoyed hunting, camping,...

Feb 1, 2023

Zora Alice Winchester, 96 of Plainfield, Indiana passed away February 1, 2023. She was born February 14, 1926, in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Sylvester and Elva (Smith) Blevins. Zora had worked for Walmart for many years helping customers at the Dressing Rooms and as a Greeter prior to her retiring. Prior to her time at Walmart, she worked for...

Feb 1, 2023

Linda Sue (Denning) Hazzard was born on October 18, 1937, in Portland, TN to Frank (Jack) Felts Denning and Ruth Denton (Minor) Denning. She was an only child.

On June 15, 1957, she married Charles Eugene Hazzard and had two daughters, Jacki Hazzard Alexander (Mike) and Sheri Hazzard Brill-McRoy (Mike).

Linda is survived by her daughters Jacki, Sheri (Mike); her...

Feb 1, 2023

Harold F. Chambers, 98, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. He was born November 27th, 1924 to his parents Edward and Clara Belle (Wall) Chambers.

Upon graduating from Washington High School in Indianapolis, Harold enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served honorably for four years. Following his time in the Navy, Harold worked as a...

Feb 1, 2023

Matt Maynard, 44, of Sheridan passed away February 1, 2023, at his home while being held by his loving wife.  He was born April 17, 1978, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, the son of Randy and Julie (Piasecki) Maynard.  He married his best friend, Michelle Campbell, on March 15, 2008.

Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from...

Jan 31, 2023

Eloise L. (Meewes) Bowers passed away on January 31, 2023. Eloise was born March 9, 1928, in Iowa to her late parents, William and Leora (Hein) Meewes. She worked at Davenport (Iowa) Bank before becoming a wife and mother. She married Tom (Thomas) Bowers in 1958. After living in Iowa, Michigan, and other places in Indiana, they settled in Carmel,...

Jan 31, 2023

Clayton Eric Thomas, passed away on January 31, 2023, at the age of 77.  Clayton was born in Northfield, New Jersey on August 8, 1945, to Clayton O. Thomas and Margaret Louise (Marshall) Smith.  Upon graduating from high school, Clayton enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served honorably for six years, rising to the rank of ABHAN (Seaman 3). ...

Jan 31, 2023

Konita Forbes Dougherty, 79, passed away January 31, 2023, with family by her side. Born to the late Richard and Velma Forbes of Angola, IN in 1943 she graduated from Angola High School in 1961. She first attended Taylor University before transferring to her beloved IU where she obtained her BA and MA in Education. Returning to Angola to begin...

Jan 31, 2023

Joan M. Dodd, of Indianapolis was born February 10th, 1929, to Orrin and Marie (Riedel) Pixley, who preceded her in death, as well as her husband Eugene Dodd and brother, Ronald Pixley.

Joan graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1948. She married Eugene Dodd, and they raised 2 sons, Larry and Dale Dodd.  Joan’s artistic flair was enjoyed by...

Jan 30, 2023

Shirley Louise Foster 82 of Coal City, Indiana passed away January 30, 2023. She was born September 12, 1940, in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Alexander and Ezzie (Moore) Short. Shirley retired as a Supervisor at Bridgestone-Firestone after 30 years. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling and bowled on several leagues, and she loved to spend time with...

Jan 30, 2023

David F. Kiernan, 70, of Carmel, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday, January 30, 2023. Dave was born on January 20, 1953, in Indianapolis. He was a graduate of Ball State University.

David and Stacey own Homerun Realty, and he had been a realtor for over 20 years. He was a member of the National Association of Realtors and...

Jan 29, 2023

Joseph W. Smith, Sr. 86 of Camby, Indiana passed away January 29, 2023. He was born March 17, 1936, in Reverie, Tennessee to the late Walter and Lillian (Handley) Smith. Joseph worked at Allison’s Transmission for 26years in Skilled Assembly prior to his retirement and owned and operated Smith’s Lawn Service for over 45 years. He loved spending time outdoors,...

Jan 29, 2023

Susan E. Reid was born in Marshall, MO to Esther Ruth Cassity Reid and James Armand Reid, MD.

She graduated from Colorado Women’s College and earned her Juris Doctorate at the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in Homewood, Alabama.

Susan moved to Atlanta, GA after graduation and considered herself a “southerner.”

She worked as the East Coast Counsel for...

Jan 28, 2023

Beatrice Ann Karch, 89, Indianapolis, passed away January 28th after a short illness. Bea was born in Columbus, OH. It was in Columbus that she met and married LTC Jack R Karch on Sept 6, 1950. Jack preceded Bea in death in 2006. Bea was a member of Oakland Chapter #159 Order of the Eastern Star. Bea was a wonderful,...

Jan 27, 2023

Courtney Laine Parmer Skaggs, 41 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly January 27, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1981, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Kenneth D. and Mary J. (Hurst) Parmer. Courtney had worked in Security position with Geodis. She enjoyed life and loved to pull pranks on her friends and family members as she was quite the jokester...

Jan 27, 2023

Donna Lee Jervis of Greenfield, IN, passed away on January 27, 2023, at the age of 85. Donna was born in Tipton, Indiana on August 30, 1937, to parents, Paul and Marjorie (Sumner) Rector.

She married John Jervis on July 30, 1964 and they spent 36 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2000.  She is...