Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 7, 2023

Lester Talbot Gordon II of Zionsville passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 in Carmel, Indiana. Les was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 22nd, 1940, to the late Lester Talbot Gordon and Helen Louise Waldron Gordon.

Les attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis where he was active in sports and the music program. One of his proudest...

Jan 7, 2023

Jack W. Templeton, 90 of Fishers, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. Jack was born September 19, 1932 in Linton, IN to the late Harold and Vennetta Templeton.

Jack worked as a store manager for G. C. Murphy for 27 years. Later, he was owner-operator of 12 Amoco service stations around Indianapolis. He retired in 2001 after 23 years.

Jack...

Jan 6, 2023

Russell E. “Russ” Whittaker, Jr., 79 of Noblesville, IN passed away Friday, January 6, 2023.  Russ was born May 11, 1943 in Baltimore, MD to the late Russell E. Sr., and Ellen Whittaker. He was a 1961 graduate of BCI Highschool located in Coalport, PA. and a 1965 graduate of California State College located in California, PA.

Russ began his...

Jan 6, 2023

Leona M. Lipps McNeely, 101, passed away at her home on Friday, January 6, 2023.

She was born in Jennings County Indiana on October 19, 1921, to Roy E. and Nellie O. Losey.

Leona was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church since 1966 and her faith in God carried her through a remarkably long, humble life of love, happiness...

Jan 5, 2023

Helen P. Raab, 90 of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.  Helen was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1932 to the late Robert P. and Ruth Ponton.  She was a graduate of Butler University.

Helen began her career at the Army Finance Center and for Blue Cross, later working as a teacher at Heritage Christian School. She was...

Jan 5, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved, Kathryn J. Lee, who was called to the Lord on January 5, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kathryn, who was known by her family and friends as Kathy, was an amazing mother to her four children: Michael (Rachel) Lytle, Christina Freeman, Blake (Donyelle) Lytle...

Jan 5, 2023

Andrew (Andy) Damm, loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and true friend and mentor to so many, passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2023.  Andy was 60 years old and was surrounded by many loving family members and friends when he was called to be with the Lord.

Andy, the son of Robert L. Damm and Judy K. Ruggles...

Jan 5, 2023

Muriel Marian Warner Hayes was born on February 2, 1928, in Jacksonville, IL to Arther Chester Warner and Delcina Glover Warner. Muriel accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Emory Baptist Church in Jacksonville, IL. Muriel received her education in the Jacksonville school systems. After graduating, she attended Brown Business College.

Later, Muriel met and married...

Jan 5, 2023

Jan 5, 2023

Hazel Louise Gray, 95, of Carmel, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, January 5, 2023.  Hazel was born April 23, 1927 in Lake Arthur, LA to the late Eugene L. and Mamie Ora Paysee.  She was a graduate of McDonogh High School in New Orleans, LA.  She had an interesting early childhood, during the great depression, as the...

Jan 5, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Susan L Ward (Broad), 68, of Fishers, Indiana, on January 5th, 2023.  Susan passed away after a 37-year battle with brain cancer.  She spent her last 8 years as a resident of a nursing home where she was well known by all the staff and residents due to her smile, laugh, and willingness...

Jan 4, 2023

Zachary M. Lipps, born 2/11/1985 passed away 1/4/2023 in Lusby, Maryland.

He was a graduate of Carmel High School class of 2003 and Purdue University 2009 where he was a brother of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Zack will best be remembered as having a quick wit, the ‘groaniest’ dad jokes, an irreverent sense of humor and approached life with joy,...

Jan 4, 2023

Paula J. Ehrhardt passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Geneva, Illinois on January 4, 2023 at the age of 91.

She was born March 10, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio to George L. and Nellie (Glessner) Muench.

Paula was a 1950 graduate of Shortridge High School.  She went on to attend the John Herron Art Institute. In addition...

Jan 4, 2023

Tara Anne Reed, 59, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully January 4th, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, January 26th, 1963, to parents Judith and Estel G. Reed.

Though she lived with a disability, Tara was an eccentric, loving lady with a huge heart.

Services for Tara will take place simultaneously with her mother’s service, Judith Reed.

Visitation will be...

Jan 4, 2023

Jan 4, 2023

Richard I. McGee Jr., of Indianapolis, IN, left this world and went home on January 4, 2023. His family and friends will miss him, and he will always hold a special place in our hearts!

He was the son of the late Richard I. McGee Sr. and Ione M. Bowyer of Clarksburg, WV.

Richard is survived by his former wife...

Jan 4, 2023

Matthew H. Wilkinson, 52, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away January 4, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born September 15, 1970, to his parents James Franklin and Barbara (Chalmers) Wilkinson.

He worked in security and as a corrections officer for most of his life. Matt loved to be outdoors, his passions were fishing and boating.  He was an avid sports...

Jan 4, 2023

Suzanne Geisendorff Doyle passed away on January 4, 2023 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on May 16, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the only child of Victor and Hazel Geisendorff. She was married to her loving husband for 57 years, Morey David Doyle, D.V.M., whom she married on July 3, 1965 at St. Andrew Catholic Church...

Jan 4, 2023

C. Diane Mitchell, 77, of Carmel passed away January 4, 2023.  She was born November 23, 1945, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (Leslie) VanMeter.  She married Philip Mitchell in 1979.  He preceded her in passing on February 3, 2005.

Diane worked for various mortgage companies as a Title Clerk for over 30 years.  She was...

Jan 4, 2023

Margo Elaine Alderson-Garner, 80, of Greenwood passed away on January 4, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 25, 1942, to parents Oliver and Mary May. Margo was a Cardiac Cath Lab Technician for IU Health for 30 years. She loved visiting the beach with her husband and sister. Margo was a dedicated member of Center United Methodist...