Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Sep 13, 2021

Marjorie A. VanRenterghem, 82, of Carmel, Indiana and Bradenton,Florida, passed away on September 13, 2021. She was born on July 14, 1939 the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Daves ) Matson. On October 25, 1959 in Kewanee, Illinois, she married her high school sweetheart Robert VanRenterghem. Marjorie and Bob enjoyed their antiques business and the various destinations it...

Sep 13, 2021

Cindy Yvonne Richmond

55, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 13, 2021 in Avon, Indiana.  Cindy was born on May 18, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She graduated from Ivy Tech with a bachelor’s degree.  She had been a manager for Fifth Third Bank in Mooresville, Indiana.  She is survived by her daughter, Abigayle Richmond and her parents, Judy, and...

Sep 13, 2021

John Francis Kirkham went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 11, 1934 to his parents, Dora Greeson Kirkham and Joseph Kirkham.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Deborah Kirkham. John will be sincerely missed by his loving family and wonderful friends.

The family would...

Sep 13, 2021

Josephine Bridget “Josie” (McGivern) Chastain, 96, of Indianapolis, IN passed away in Largo, FL on September 13, 2021.  Josie was born in Rostrevor, Northern Ireland on March 18, 1925 to parents, Daniel and Bridget (McGee) McGivern.  During her career, Josie worked as a produce clerk for Kroger Grocery Stores. Josie loved flower gardening, especially roses, and spending time with her...

Sep 13, 2021

Sep 13, 2021

Virgil Lee “Bud” Whorton, Jr. 85, of Noblesville, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.  He was born on April 18, 1936 in Haywood County, TN to the late Virgil Lee Whorton, Sr. and Ruby (Chapman) Whorton.

Bud moved to Indiana about 1954 with his family. He worked various jobs from working at gas stations to working...

Sep 13, 2021

Rhonda Kay Donahue, 58, of Indianapolis passed away on September 13, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on January 31, 1963 to the late Leroy and Ruth Coleman. Rhonda loved horses, a passion she passed on to her two daughters. She enjoyed puzzles and was in a puzzle trading club. She got together once a month for card club and...

Sep 13, 2021

Louis E. Banholzer (Big Lou) was born February 11, 1948 in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, to Floyd and Mary (Harris) Banholzer. From the very start, his life was interesting. Louis was born in a taxicab on the way to the hospital. Having brothers, Buddy, Kenny, Roy and his sister, Barb, made for an interesting and adventurous childhood.

As a child, Louis’ prized...

Sep 12, 2021

Reva L. O’Neal of Fishers, Indiana; beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away September 12, 2021.

She was born in a log cabin in rural Parke County, Indiana, the seventh of eight children of Charles and Rosa (Muncie) Lawson, on May 18, 1920.

Reva married Wayne (Bill) O’Neal in 1938, a union lasting 39 years, Bill preceding her in...

Sep 12, 2021

Alice Darlene Harris Hord was born to the late Cleta Ross Harris and the late Ervin H. Harris on June 5, 1941 in Terre Haute, IN. The oldest of five daughters, she was named after her mother’s beloved maternal grandmother, Alice Hathecock. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Lost Creek Baptist Church, where her paternal...

Sep 12, 2021

Melvin Fugate, 56, of Beech Grove, Indiana passed away on September 12, 2021. Melvin was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on June 29, 1965 to the late John and Shirley Fugate. It was simple—If you knew Melvin, you loved him. He didn’t know a stranger and would give anyone the shirt off his back.   Melvin worked tirelessly to provide for...

Sep 12, 2021

John MacNeil Wagner, family man, Harley aficionado, master of bad jokes and generosity, dog lover, loyal friend and noted beer drinker passed away on September 12, 2021.

John was born in Indianapolis on December 5, 1964 and except for attending 4 years of college in Milwaukee at Marquette, spent his whole life in Indianapolis.  He loved his hometown and made...

Sep 12, 2021

Alice S. Burke died September 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 85.

She was born May 29, 1936 in Thorntown, IN to the late Lawrence Walter Strong and Maude Charlene (Regan) Strong.

She worked for RCA for over 43 years.  She loved birds.  When describing Alice, the words that come to mind are strong, frappe...

Sep 12, 2021

Donna Jo Chinn died September 12, 2021 at the age of 54.

She was born July 29, 1967 in Beech Grove, IN to the late James Albert Chinn and Dorothy Ellen Goodwin.  Her parents died when she was 8 years old, and she was raised by Steven Chinn and Earnestine Angel Chinn.

She graduated from Cascade High School.  She worked...

Sep 11, 2021

Edward C. Spears, 73 of Indianapolis, IN passed away September 11, 2021. He was born December 13, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Rubin and Ilene (Collier) Spears. Edward retired from Naval Avionics after 30+ years as a Model Maker. He served his country proudly in the U S Army and was a proud member of VFW Post #908....

Sep 11, 2021

Elizabeth Faye McQuilling-Starbuck, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 11th, 2021. She was born to the late Greenmore and Alice Mae Coffey on February 18th, 1934.

Elizabeth, or Faye, as her friends and family knew her was a kind and caring woman. Faye loved to spend time gardening and reading her books. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Sep 11, 2021

Dr. Merrill Douglas Benson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and renowned physician/scientist, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the age of 83.

Born in Richford Vermont to Leonard John Benson and Grace Maud (McAllister) Benson, Dr. Benson graduated from the University of Vermont School of Medicine as a member of both Phi Beta Kappa and the Alpha Omega...

Sep 11, 2021

To view the Graveside Service for Mrs. Nancy Beth Brown Friday September 17, 2021 at 11:00 am please click on the LINK to LIVE STREAM at https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/mrs-nancy-beth-brown

Nancy Beth (Weir) Brown 73 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 at IU Health Hospital West in Avon, Indiana.  Nancy was born on October 12, 1947 in Independence, Missouri...

Sep 11, 2021

David Lee Brunner, 80, of Camby, Indiana passed away September 11, 2021. He was born August 4, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Herbert and Mary E. (Hancock) Brunner. David was a career firefighter with the Indianapolis Fire Department for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960 to...

Sep 10, 2021

Keith Andy Clark, 80 of Cloverdale, Indiana passed away September 10, 2021. He was born April 12, 1941 in Bloomington, IN to the late William Calvin and Ruth Irene (Beach) Clark. Keith was a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years prior to his retirement. He was loved and cherished by all who knew him and will be truly missed. Keith...