Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 16, 2023

Leonard Charles “Sunny” Britton, 71, passed away in Indianapolis on Monday, January 16 surrounded by his beloved family and co-workers.

Sunny was born on October 6th, 1951, in Indianapolis to Leonard E. Britton and Marilee (Figley) Britton. He grew up on the east side, graduating in 1969 from John Marshall High School and then went straight to work for the...

Jan 15, 2023

David Wayne Gillette passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2023, at his home in Carmel, IN. He was 83. David was born in Indianapolis on March 24th, 1939, to Wayne and Marie Gillette. He grew up in Ravenswood and attended Broad Ripple High School. David was inducted into the Marines and served for several years.

He married Nancy Davis in...

Jan 15, 2023

Alexzandra Leigh Cooper 31, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on January 15, 2023. She was born on July 5, 1991, to parents Shawn Hayden and Jodi Grim. Alexzandra went to Mooresville High School but moved the end of her senior year and graduated from Manchester High School. She was a Certified Medical Assistant at IU Health.

She enjoyed crocheting, cooking...

Jan 15, 2023

Elnora J. Burton, long time resident of Carmel, Indiana, died Sunday, 15 Jan 2023 at Bickford Senior Living in Greenwood. Elnora was born December 5, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Hazel Turner. She married Richard (Dick) Burton on July 27, 1951, and loved every minute of their 60+ years together.

She is survived by her children Mark (Debbie)...

Jan 15, 2023

Beverly Ann Duffer, 81, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Jan. 15 at the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born Feb. 27, 1941, in Elwood, Ind., as Beverly Ann Baker, she was the daughter of Alfred and Grace Baker. On May 30, 1962, Bev married V. Clifford Duffer.

Bev graduated from Beech Grove High School in 1958. She earned a bachelor’s...

Jan 15, 2023

FLORENCE M. (ANDERSON) FUNCANNON

 FISHERS – 96, passed away on January 15, 2023.  She was born in West Terre Haute, IN, on November 6, 1926, to the late Charles “Bunk” and Mary (Cashner) Anderson.  After graduating from Concannon High School in 1944, she attended St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing in Terre Haute.  After graduating from nursing school, she...

Jan 15, 2023

Betty L. Frazer passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 95.  Betty was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 2, 1927.  Her parents were Clifford and Nancy (Barnhill) Vehling.

She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1945.  On June 29, 1947, Betty married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Joe E. Frazer.  They...

Jan 15, 2023

Peggy A Perry, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at her residence after a very long courageous battle with health. She was a real fighter. Peggy was born on June 6, 1950, in Akron, Ohio to the late Amos and Mildred (Brandt) Strickland. Peggy graduated from Coventry High, Akron Ohio. On 27 June 1969 she enlisted in the United States...

Jan 15, 2023

Kenneth Vincent “Ken” Minnis, Jr. died January 15, 2022, at the age of 74. He was born August 29, 1948, to Kenneth and Margaret Minnis in Evansville, Indiana.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; children, Andrew (Peg) Minnis, Elizabeth (Chris) Suiter, David (Holly) Minnis, and Stefanie (Mike) Hirsch; and grandchildren, Zachery (Isabella) Minnis, Sebastien (Kristen) Harper, Margaret and...

Jan 15, 2023

Jeffery Joseph Alan Smith, affectionately known as “JJ”, 7 years young, went to heaven on January 15, 2023. He was born to parents, Kyle Smith and Tonya Goudie, on May 28, 2015. Throughout JJ’s life, he overcame many challenges. Despite everything, JJ remained a bubbly, happy, spunky, and ornery little guy. His smile lit up every room that he was...

Jan 14, 2023

Sammie “Sam” Mudd 76 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away January 14, 2023. He was born in Christian County, Kentucky on August 29, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Maxwell Mudd and Nina Faye (Harrell) Beaty, his brother Tony Maxwell Mudd and grandchild Eli Schrage. Sam was a Pipefitter for 37 years before retiring from Rolls Royce...

Jan 13, 2023

Jan 13, 2023

Olga Jeffares 75 of Zionsville, passed away January 13, 2023, surrounded by family, from complications of colon cancer. Olga was born March 11, 1947, in Chicago, to Lou and Helen Catavolos. Olga attended West Tech high school in Cleveland Ohio, with her older brother, George. Always a high achiever, Olga was voted senior class president and most likely to succeed...

Jan 13, 2023

Peggy Lou Yates, age 90, of Westfield, IN passed away on January 13, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was born July 20, 1932, in Bloomington, IN, the youngest of five children born to Donald Delaney and Undine Hawkins Delaney. She graduated from Richland Township High School in 1955.

Peggy was a beloved member of the First Free Methodist Church in...

Jan 13, 2023

Boris S. Imperial, M.D. Psychiatrist dies at 94.

Dr. Boris Imperial died peacefully on January 13, 2023.  Born in Cavite City, Philippines to Elvira Ganuran Serrano Imperial and Gregorio Estrada Imperial, he earned his medical degree from The University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He began his medical career as a ship’s doctor for the Philippine Steam Navigation Company.  Dr....

Jan 13, 2023

Jeffrey J Swan was born April 6, 1969, and returned to heaven on January 13, 2023, where he was reunited with his grandparents and brother Joel. He will be loved and remembered by his children: Samantha (Marcus) Swan, Joseph Swan, Joshua Swan, and their mother, Larissa. His beloved parents, Fred and Judy will continue to pray for and love their...

Jan 13, 2023

Karen Kay (Mithelman) Wichman, age 82 of Fishers, IN, passed away on January 13, 2023. She was born to Raymond W. and Hazel F. Mithelman on December 2, 1940 in Grinnell, IA. She grew up on a farm outside of town and at times rode her horse to a one-room schoolhouse. Following the passing of her father when Karen was...

Jan 13, 2023

Ross L. Biggs, born on October 12, 1934, passed away in his sleep on Friday January 13, 2023. He was a loving son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He worked at North Central High School for 28 years and retired in 1991. He is survived by two daughters Marie Biggs Underwood and Angela Biggs Snider, six grandkids and eight great-grandkids. He’s...

Jan 13, 2023

Rosemary “Rosie” Scalf, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away January 13th, 2023. She was born August 15th, 1929, in Indy, to parents Ernest and Kizzie Humbles.

Rosie attended Arsenal Tech High School. As a young woman, she met the love of her life, Billy Joe. Rosie was just 15 when they married, and they shared 78 wonderful years together.

She worked...

Jan 12, 2023

Bertha Leona Tyree 86, of Mooresville, Indiana went to her heavenly home on January 12, 2023. She was born June 8, 1936, in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late Jasper “Jack” Owen and Flora (Holland) Keen. Bertha was a Pastor’s wife serving at Charity Chapel General Baptist Church and Gethsemane General Baptist Church for many years. She had great love for...