Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jul 22, 2022

Tia Lynn Bergen 61, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 22, 2022. Tia was born to Barbara (Bergen) Strauch and Paul Bergen on December 7, 1960, in Rushville, Indiana. Tia retired from Nishada Cleaning Services. Tia had many friends from all walks of life. She always had a beautiful smile and a kind word for everyone she met. Tia...

Jul 22, 2022

Kelly Erin Lewis-Walls Porter died Friday, July 22 after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Kelly was born November 29, 1983, to Claire E. Lewis and Garriel (“Garry”) R. Walls, though her love of big band music and classic movies could have placed her in a different era. If there are pianos in heaven—and surely there are—she’s already charmed...

Jul 21, 2022

Charlene Kay Grant was born on October 7, 1947 and left this Earth to be with the Lord on July 21, 2022. 

She was known for her loving nature, generosity, strong will and always putting others first. Her whole life she always cared for others and always made them a priority. Her strength and courage through all the battles...

Jul 21, 2022

Dennis Hillemeyer, 62, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on July 21, 2022 at his home.

He was born on May 20, 1960 in Indianapolis, to Walter and Mary Hillemeyer. Dennis and his parents and siblings moved to California where he became an adult. Having visited his grandmother in Indianapolis in his youth, Dennis decided to return about 25 years ago.

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Jul 21, 2022

Martin Budimir, 38 of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Martin was born March 18, 1984 in Croatia.  He was a graduate of Indiana University.

Martin was a group manager for CEVA Logistics, previously he was a logistics manager for Geodis Logistics for 10 years.  Martin enjoyed traveling with his family, was a car enthusiast and having an occasional...

Jul 21, 2022

Mary Adaline (Winslow) Adams, 93, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1928 in Knightstown, IN to the late Charles Donald and Dorothea (Holloway) Winslow. She was the second of four children, Alice Jeanette, Frances Howe and Charles Holloway Winslow.

Mary’s formative years were spent in Irvington and Warren Township neighborhoods, both on the...

Jul 21, 2022

On Thursday July 21, 2022, Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Gurley, peacefully passed away in his sleep at the age of 60. Ronnie was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, brother, son, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his wife Natsuko “Nikki” Gurley, children Danielle Doriot, John Wilson, Hanako “Hana” Gurley, Victoria Gurley, Jacob Fick and Andre Strong. Two grandchildren Micah Wable,...

Jul 20, 2022

Nina S. Phillips, 60 of Elwood, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  Nina was born June 13, 1962 in Pennington, VA to the late Virgil and Christine McKinney.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 27 at Flanner Buchanan-Hamilton Memorial Park Lakeview Chapel, where a funeral service will follow at 2:00...

Jul 20, 2022

Cecilia Rose Vester Comella

Speedway – 87, Passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, with family at her bedside. Cecilia was born July 7, 1935 to Fritz and Rose Vester. She was the oldest of 7 children; preceded in death by both parents, her sister and 2 brothers.

Cecilia is survived by her 4 children Michael, Jr., Julie, Janet Smith (Kurt),...

Jul 20, 2022

Robert William Schlagel, 74, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on July 20, 2022 at St. Vincent Heart Center.

He graduated from Northwest High School in 1965. Bob proudly served his country during Vietnam. He retired from the Marion County Sheriff Dept. in 2007. He also attended and served as a Deacon at the Avon Christian Church.

Bob married the love...

Jul 19, 2022

Todd was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 20, 1988.  During his childhood, he grew up in Avon, Indiana and graduated from Avon High School.  Sometime after that, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He was a (HT) Hull Maintenance Technician.

He completed boot camp training at the Great Lakes Naval Academy.  After graduating U.S. Navy A-School, he was assigned...

Jul 19, 2022

Jul 19, 2022

Sandra Sue Renner-Waters, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away July 19th.  She was born on December 3, 1948 in Columbus, Indiana to Norris and Jeanne (Parrott) Renner, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was a 1967 graduate of Columbus North High School and attended Indiana University, Bloomington for the 1967-68 academic year.  During her youth, she was active in...

Jul 19, 2022

James Edward Swedeen, 78, was born June 4, 1944 in Winona, Minnesota to Arthur and Helen Swedeen. He was one of three siblings and loved his sister, brother and their families very much: Barbara Swedeen, Jerry Swedeen, Jerry’s spouse Ruth and nieces Karen, Pam and Paula. He passed away in Indianapolis surrounded by family. After making lifelong friendships at John...

Jul 19, 2022

Helen Louise Butler (nee Hopper) died on July 19, 2022, at the age of 98.5 in Southport, NC. Helen was born in Crawford County, IN, the sixth child of Murl Kellams and Charlie Hopper on December 9, 1923. A member of the “Greatest Generation,” she served proudly in the WAVES of the US Navy during WW II.

The loves of...

Jul 18, 2022

Chester was born June 24, 1946, to the union of James B. Bates Sr., and Lonteen Ross Bates in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. As the third child of eleven, he was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings: Ollie Lee, Joann, Erdia Faye, Grace Hellen, and Linda Burnette, his mother-in-law; Jun Lim, and a brother-in-law; Su Kil Chung.

Chester...

Jul 18, 2022

John N. Zeigler, 79, passed away on July 18th, 2022 in Noblesville, Indiana.

John was born in Winchester, VA to John J. Zeigler and Elaine Zeigler nee Grim on May 30, 1943. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1965 and married Lynne DeNise of North Plainfield, NJ. He was an officer in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1965 to 1968....

Jul 18, 2022

Matthew “Matt” Dale Gray, 39, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1983, to parents, Dale and Jodi Gray. Matt attended Wanamaker Elementary, Franklin Twp Middle school, and Franklin Central High School.  He was always a happy go lucky kid, singing, dancing, acting goofy and making everyone around him smile at every...

Jul 18, 2022

Jesse “Chico” Quiroz, 92, of Indianapolis passed away on July 18, 2022. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana on March 22, 1930, to parents, Vicente Quiroz and Vicenta Arauza. Jesse dutifully served his country in the United Sates Army from 1951-1954 during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors in 1993. He was a proud member of Little...

Jul 18, 2022

Sueann Dye Read, 89, passed away at home July 18, 2022, in Indianapolis. She was born March 29, 1933, to Kelton Hensal & Mary (Gifford) Essig in Indianapolis.

She is survived by her children Debra (Donald) Pierson, Jeff Dye, Carla (Anthony) Conforti-Heiter, and Allen (Brenda) Dye, her sister Jane Prather, 10 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...