Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Thomas D. Hebenstreit
Jan 21, 2022
Thomas D. Hebenstreit
October 28, 1930 – January 21, 2022
Indianapolis- longtime resident of Carmel
Thomas Hebenstreit passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 91. He was born in Juneau, Wisconsin to Dr. and Mrs. Austin J. Hebenstreit and grew up in Waupun, WI. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy. Halfway through he...
Orpha "Becky" Clingerman
Jan 21, 2022
Orpha “Becky” Clingerman, 81, of Carmel, IN, went to see the Lord on January 21, 2022.
She was born in Bowling Green, Indiana and raised in Carmel, graduating from Carmel High School. She passed at Green House Cottages in Carmel due to COVID complications.
In her younger years, she liked to go dancing at Indiana Beach and would go to...
Joanne K. North
Jan 20, 2022
Joanne K. North, 66 of Noblesville passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. Joanne was born June 3, 1955 in Chicago to the late Fritz and Barbara (Johnson) Weitendorf. Joanne was a 1973 graduate of Larkin High School in Elgin, Illinois.
Joanne retired in 2020 as Sr. Vice President of Franchise Support with Decorating Den Interiors after 41 years. She started...
John James Maddrill, Iii
Jan 20, 2022
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, John James Maddrill III (Jim), loving husband, father of two, and grandfather of four, passed away at the age of 75 at Community North Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jim was born in Indianapolis on November 4, 1946, to John and Gladys (Williams) Maddrill. He grew up in Irvington where he attended T.C. Howe High School,...
James Otis Bell
Jan 20, 2022
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 5325 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218.
Martha Ann Heazeltine
Jan 20, 2022
Martha Ann (Pictor) Heazeltine of Indianapolis died January 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 87.
Martha was born February 23, 1934, to the late George and Anita Pictor in Hammond, IN. Her childhood years were spent in Batesville, IN, until she graduated from college when she moved to Indianapolis, IN.
She married Thomas Roswell Heazeltine...
Marcia E. Meyer
Jan 20, 2022
Marcia Elaine (Dennis) Meyer went to be with the Lord on January 20th, 2022. She was born on January 27th, 1936 to the Late Hershel H. Dennis and Chloedena (Holmes) Dennis.
Her parents moved to Indianapolis from Linton in 1942 when she was 6 years old, where she lived until her home-going.
Preceding Marcia in death was her loving and...
Noel Ray Works
Jan 20, 2022
Noel Ray Works 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 20, 2022. Noel was born on August 14, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Loretta and Audie Junior Works. He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. He was a retired House Painter and an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeannie Heath;...
Shirley M. White
Jan 20, 2022
Shirley M. White, 87 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her home. Shirley was born November 21, 1934 in Sutton, WV to the late Paul and Marie Kidd. She was a graduate of West Virginia University and was a proud Mountaineer.
Shirley retired from Blue and Company in 2007, where she had worked in their tax filing...
Wayne D. Shewmaker
Jan 20, 2022
Wayne D. Shewmaker, age 84, passed away in Sarasota, Florida on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1937, in New Middletown, Indiana to William and Lois (Backherms) Shewmaker. Wayne graduated from Laconia High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati. In between high school and college, he served in the...
Betty Jean Mcfall
Jan 20, 2022
On August 23, 1922, Betty Jean McFall was born to Robert and Laura Henderson of Indianapolis. Betty grew up on the south side, graduated from Manual High School, and married a southside boy, Albert McFall, as soon as he returned from WWII in 1944. As a young girl, Betty studied piano, and was an invited performer at the 125th Grand...
Judith Ann Summers
Jan 19, 2022
Judith Ann (Judy) Summers, devoted follower of Christ, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died at home after a long illness on Wednesday, January 19th. Her beloved husband of almost 63 years, Larry D. Summers, was with her at the time of her passing. Judy was 82 years old.
Judy was born on January 24th, 1939 in Lafayette, IN,...
Carl Junior Arnold
Jan 19, 2022
Carl Junior Arnold, age 95, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 19, 2022.
Carl was born on August 25, 1926 to Carl “LeRoy” Arnold and Bessie Leona (Hendrixson) Arnold in Fairmont, West Virginia.
A tragic accident took the life of Carl’s father LeRoy when he was only two years old. Carl’s mother Bessie would eventually marry Anthony “Tony” Vigna....
Elizabeth Jo Wilson
Jan 19, 2022
Elizabeth Jo Wilson, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 19, 2022.
Elizabeth was a great mother and wife. She worked at AAA Motor Club and drove a school bus for over 30 years. Elizabeth, also called Betty Jo, is survived by her husband, John Wilson; daughter, Laura McKeand; brothers, Joe and Bill Crofts. Elizabeth was preceded in death by...
Dwight Lee Gilbert
Jan 19, 2022
Dwight Lee Gilbert went to be with The Lord surrounded by his loving wife and children on January 19, 2022. He was 79 years and 351 days old. He was born on February 2, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Rev. Paul and Mabel Gilbert.
He was raised mostly in Northern Illinois and moved frequently for his father’s job as a...
Barbara Jean Ward-Bishop
Jan 19, 2022
Barbara Jean Ward- Bishop of Indianapolis, born December 31, 1951, passed away at home on January 19, 2022.
Barbara was preceded in death by her grandson, Franky Sandoval and mother, Bernice Barnes.
Survivors include her husband, David Bishop; daughter, Candie Branham; grandson, Cruz Sandoval; sister, Elizabeth Denk; and brother, Jimmy Buchanan.
Barbara was a loving woman and friend to all....
Mary Adelaide Ripma
Jan 19, 2022
Our mother, Mary Adelaide Johannessen Ripma, passed into heaven at age 90 years young. Mary was welcomed into the world on May 17th, 1931 to Vaughn and Adelaide Johannessen and raised in her beloved Cranford, NJ. Mary and her husband, Don Ripma, raised their six children, John (Valerie), Joe (Jody), Judy Sundstrom (Bob), Becky Carlson (Bob), Rick (Catherine) and Ron...
