Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Sep 2, 2021

Sharon B. Rhodes, 79, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away September 2, 2021. She was born on December 22, 1941 to the late Harry Archer Wilson and Margie Moran Hand.

After graduating high school from Arsenal Tech, she went on to raise her five children and maintain a successful sales career specializing in cosmetics and fashion.

In later years, she and...

Sep 2, 2021

On Thursday, September 2, 2021, Lloyd “Gene” E. Etchison, of Carmel was called home at the age of 85. The world has lost a remarkable husband, father, son,  grandfather, and a friend to many.  Gene was born February 22, 1936, in Elwood, the son of the late Chandos Leon and Georgia (Waymire) Etchison.  He married Barbara “Ann” (Swart) Etchison, who...

Sep 2, 2021

Marilu Kathleen Propps, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 2nd, 2021. She was born to the late Roland and Elizabeth “Betty” (Clegg) Propps on February 16th, 1942.

Marilu was a Howe Alumni graduating in 1960 and helped with the Alumni Association after. She was a self-employed business owner. She found herself working for Good Shepard United Methodist and was...

Sep 2, 2021

Sep 2, 2021

John S Inman, 72, passed away on September 2nd, 2021. John was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and the son of Guy H. Inman and Ruth D. Inman.

John was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He would often be seen with a pad of paper and pen in hand, creating many masterpieces. Our family will remember John as a kind...

Sep 1, 2021

Sep 1, 2021

Frances Ann (Weston) Fawver-Waugh, age 101, formerly of Sedona. Arizona, passed away peacefully with family at her side on September 1, 2021 at Millers Oak Pointe Assisted Living Facility in Columbia City, Indiana. She was born April 8, 1920 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late George and Ilda Mae (Stewart) Weston. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack...

Sep 1, 2021

Gary M. Anderson, 67, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away September 1, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on August 22, 1954 to the late Ralph and Dorothy M. Anderson.

After attending Howe High School, he went on to work as a jack of all trades. He worked at various places specializing in maintenance and welding in the automotive industry for...

Sep 1, 2021

Richard “Dick” Towner, age 85 of Noblesville, IN, passed away on September 1, 2021. Richard was born in Martinsburg, WV in 1936.  He was a self-made man who did his undergraduate work at Shepherd University and received his Master’s Degree from George Washington University.  His love of science resulted in an active career as a research biochemist with Walter Reed,...

Sep 1, 2021

Jeremy Jay Stock, 44 of Martinsville, IN went to be with his Lord and Savior, September 1, 2021. He was born August 23, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio to Orval B. Stock and Shirley (Wiesenauer) Marlow. Jeremy was the Assistant Store Manager for Lowes in Bloomington, Indiana working for them for over 20+ years. He was a practical joker, taking delight...

Sep 1, 2021

Harry J. “Bud” Kerwin, Jr., 86, Indianapolis, died on September 1, 2021. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Harry, Sr., and Myrtle on December 17, 1934. Bud graduated from Woodward High School in Toledo in 1954 and was inducted into the school’s Alumni Hall of Fame in 1998. As a freshman, Bud recalled, with amusement, that his...

Aug 31, 2021

Ramon Yamil Jiménez, 53 of Fishers, IN passed away on Tuesday August 31, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1967 in Santiago Rodríguez, Domin­ican Republic to Sebastian and Antonia Jiménez. Ramon loved to travel and spend time with his family. He had a green thumb, and a soft spot for the environment. He loved to watch sports, especially boxing...

Aug 31, 2021

Brittany Rose Kelly, 32, of Fishers, Indiana, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 31, 2021.  She was born on October 10, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ken and Joni Kelly.  Brittany was a PGA Professional and Assistant Pro at Woodland Country Club in Carmel, Indiana.  Brittany is best known for blazing a trail for women’s...

Aug 31, 2021

Belinda “Lyndie” Sue Stowers, 57, of Fishers, IN passed away on August 31, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on September 30, 1963 to the late Milton A. Nelson and Mary Katherine Berndt.

She attended Ben Davis High School and eventually went on to attend Ball State University. After college, she began her family with her beloved husband, Greg Stowers,...

Aug 31, 2021

James P. Walter (Jim) was born November 17, 1937 in Kokomo, IN and died August 31, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. All who knew him loved his stories.

Survived by daughters, Jennifer Norman (David) and Jody Miller (Gary); grandchildren, Alyssa Ryba, Nick Miller (Diana), Erin Miller, Jeffrey Miller; and great-granddaughter, Genevieve Miller.

Jim was preceded...

Aug 31, 2021

William John Majeske (Bill), 77, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, after a valiant fight with cancer.

Survivors include his second wife, Elouise McAbee Majeske, whom he married on September 3, 2005; son Jeffrey (Diane) of Canton, Michigan; daughter Amy (Bryan) of Webster Groves, Missouri; daughter Rebecca (Cory) of Indianapolis; his sister Charlotte Mautz of Chino Hills,...

Aug 31, 2021

Aug 31, 2021

Mary Lou Beckham         Age: 101

Born: September 28, 1919 in Burkesville, Kentucky

Died: August 31, 2021 in Franklin, Indiana

Mary Lou was born on September 28, 1919 in Burkesville, Kentucky, one of ten children to the late Robert Oscar Higginbotham and Eura Mae Smith Higginbotham.

After leaving Kentucky, she worked at Stokely where she met her future husband. She married...

Aug 30, 2021

Jack S. Pritchard passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital, where he received excellent care.  He was 84. Jack was born in Beech Grove, IN to parents, Alma (Mankedick) and Arthur C. Pritchard.  He was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School in 1955 and attended Indiana Central College.  Jack worked at the post office...

Aug 30, 2021