Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 3, 2023

Jan 3, 2023

Darla J. Fry, 64, of Indianapolis, left this world too soon on January 3rd, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis to parents Charles and Florence Patricia (Collins) Fry.

Darla grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School in 1976.

She began her accounting career at ISI, working alongside her father. She then worked for many years at...

Jan 3, 2023

Gary Gene Archer

Passed away into the Lord’s Kingdom on January 3, 2023, at the age of 79.

Gary was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late Clifford O. and Imogene Archer, and his older brother Fredric Archer.

Gary enjoyed church, family and friends, traveling, bowling, gardening, Jeopardy, and word search puzzles.

Gary is survived by

Wife: Connie...

Jan 3, 2023

George Thomas Shulse, 84, passed away on January 3, 2023.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 13, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Henrietta (Howe) Shulse and his brother Jack Shulse.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years Mary (Peters) Shulse, sister Alice Jean Shulse, and three children David Shulse, Becky...

Jan 2, 2023

Dianne Veronica McKeever, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on January 2, 2023, after a long illness.  Dianne was born in Queens, New York on November 9, 1941.  Dianne was preceded in death by her parents: James and Veronica Shannon, and her siblings: James Shannon, Jr. and Mary Siegler.  Dianne was married to Patrick McKeever, who died in 2002.  Dianne...

Jan 2, 2023

Dale A. Ditzenberger, 88, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away on January 2, 2023. Dale leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Nadine Ditzenberger; daughter, Carolyn Allen (Donald); son, Dwaine Ditzenberger (Taffy), 19 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and sister, Lenora Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Devota Ditzenberger.

Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm with funeral...

Jan 2, 2023

Lillian H. Reynolds, 81 of Carmel, passed away peacefully Monday, January 2, 2023. Lillian was born September 4, 1941 in Gary, IN to the late Albert and Hazel Sherowsky. She was a 1959 graduate of Edison Senior High School in East Gary, IN and a 1961 Gary Business College graduate. She immediately began working at ANCO wiper blades as an...

Jan 2, 2023

Betty Thomas Busch (Benz) personified The Greatest Generation.  Born in Terre Haute, IN in 1924, she came of age during The Great Depression.

Early on and throughout her life, she made the most of what was dealt her.  By age 18, she had been crowned Turkey Day (Homecoming) Queen, buried both parents, sold the family home and moved to her...

Jan 2, 2023

David A. Hofmann, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, in New Palestine, Indiana, on Monday, January 2, 2023.

He was born on January 31, 1939 in Indianapolis to Albert C. and Alma L. (Volk) Hofmann.

David was in the first graduating class of Scecina Memorial High School in 1957.

He worked as a Banker for 37 years at AFNB,...

Jan 1, 2023

Jan 1, 2023

Darlene (Carman) Huber passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Indianapolis on January 1, 2023 at the age of 64.

She was born June 2, 1958 in Indianapolis to the late John “Jack” Carman and Norma (Judkins) Carman.

Darlene earned her Associates degree and spent over 25 years working as a Customer Service Representative in life insurance.

She...

Jan 1, 2023

Corabelle Mikels 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on January 1, 2023. Corabelle was born on December 13, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Lula Louise and Elmer D. Phillips. She was retired from Allison Payment Systems. She was a member of the American Legion Post 64. She was preceded in death by children, Teresa Pemberton, Ronnie Gene Johnson...

Dec 31, 2022

Marcelo Remo, 88, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 31, 2022, at Spring Mill Meadows Nursing Home surrounded by family and friends.

He was born October 30, 1934, in Montecillo, Sariaya Quezon, in the Philippines, the son of late Julian and Casimira Reynoso. He was the oldest of 2 siblings. On June 25, 1961, he married Laura Marcelo, who...

Dec 31, 2022

Judy Carol McIntyre 68 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2022. She was born February 15, 1954, in Batesville, Indiana to the late Winfred and Alice (Slone) Shorter. Judy worked a variety of jobs during her career but worked for many years in Housekeeping for Holiday Inn. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed going...

Dec 31, 2022

Bothwell Hamangaba Muhwanga, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 31, 2022, at the age of 24. Bothwell, affectionately known as “Papa” to his family, was born in Mongu, Zambia on September 1, 1998, to his parents, Moonga Chard Muhwanga and Barbara Chinyama Chiinda. In 2001, the family moved to Lusaka. As a child, Bothwell went to Fanyate Nursery School...

Dec 31, 2022

McKinley Wayne Baker passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2022. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 25, 1945 to parents Kellus and Delphia Baker. He was a retiree from Chrysler transmission where he worked for most of his adult life. He was married to the love of his life for 57 years, leaving his earthly...

Dec 30, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

Melba Marie Posey, 96, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on December 30, 2022. Marie (as she was known) was born to parents Raymond and Leona Gilbrech on November 9, 1926, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was a life-long West-side resident, a long-time Sunday school teacher, and member of Mars Hill Free Methodist Church, and West Morris Street Free Methodist Church.

Marie...

Dec 30, 2022

Janis (Jan) L. Wells, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.  She was born on December 5, 1945, in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Ralph William and Mary Louise (Morris) Neal.

Jan grew up in Kokomo Indiana and graduated from Kokomo High School. On February 6, 1965, she married the love of her life, Michael (Mike) Wayne...