Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Aug 30, 2021

Charles Kenneth Wilson, Sr, 91, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021. He was born on November 9, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Archie Wilson and Gladys (Beckelheimer) Wilson.  Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda Mae (Hundley) Wilson; Twin Sons, Charles Kenneth Wilson, Jr and James Keith Wilson; daughter, Catherine Elaine Wilson.  Charles was...

Aug 30, 2021

Katherine Jean (DeBolt) Rieder passed away at her home in Noblesville, IN on August 30, 2021 at the age of 70.  Kathy was born in Duluth, Minnesota on July 31, 1951 to parents, Eugene and Audrey (Hammerbeck) DeBolt.  Kathy graduated from Adelphian Academy and continued her education as a registered nurse from Hurley School of Nursing.  Kathy started her career...

Aug 30, 2021

Patricia Melton Simpson

69, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2021.  Patricia was born on April 13, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Norman and Garland Joyce Melton.  She had worked as a Production Scheduler for 28 years for Reilly Industries.  She had also worked as a Transportation Planner for 8 years for Shorewood Packing.  She was...

Aug 29, 2021

Richard K. McElheny, 86, of Carmel passed away August 29, 2021.  He was born June 24, 1935, in Peru, Indiana, the son of the late Richard and Maleta (Paschal) McElheny.  He married Esther Ramsey and enjoyed 63 years of marriage prior to her passing on August 23, 2019.

He is survived by his two children, Craig R. (wife, Diane) McElheny...

Aug 29, 2021

Beulah (Beth) Cordell was called home Sunday August 29, 2021. She was the middle child of 5 children born to Charles and Clarice Richardson. The apple of her father’s eye, she lost her father at a young age and missed him her whole life. While waiting tables, she met the love of her life, Richard Cordell. After a short romance...

Aug 29, 2021

Matthew T. Girman, 33, of Noblesville passed away August 29, 2021.  He was born August 1, 1988, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Richard Michael and Kelly Lynn (Lewis) Girman. Matt was a dedicated employee and manager for Regal Cinemas – Village Park for 17 years.  He truly loved his job and being with his co-workers. Matt will...

Aug 28, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Elizabeth  Jane Russell, daughter of Claude and Jessie Brinson, went to be with the Lord on August 28,2021 She was born in Indianapolis on April 10,1930. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School where she meet the love of her life, John (Jack) Russell. They married September 5,1946 They were inseparable from then on. They had two daughters Beverly Ann...

Aug 28, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Ada Mae Howe, 101, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 28, 2021.  She was born on March 13, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph T. and Lillie L. Adams.   Ada Mae was a 1938 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and married her sweet-heart, Robert Coy Howe in 1940.

Ada Mae worked at the Rubber Company, Eli Lilly...

Aug 28, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Shawn L. Lackey, 40 of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday August 28, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1981 in Indianapolis, IN to James and Lillian Lackey. Shawn was a jack of all trades, he could fix anything you put in front of him. He was very social, spending much of his time with his daughter and his friends....

Aug 28, 2021

Jerry Ann Ballard Spencer of Indianapolis passed away August 28, 2021 at the age of 85 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 13, 1935 to the late Charlie B. Ballard and Gustine (Hiett) Ballard.

She was a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

Jerry is survived by her children Toni D. Brenton and Michael Wright; grandchildren...

Aug 27, 2021

Marilyn J Durnil, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday Aug. 27th after a long, 20 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born April 15th, 1933, in Anderson, IN.

Marilyn attended Indianapolis Public school and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe high in 1951.

She met her husband of 69 years, Allen Durnil, at the Ellenburger Pool. She was a homemaker for...

Aug 27, 2021

92, was born May 24, 1929, to the late Cecil and Fern Freeman in Indianapolis, Indiana. She passed away, with family at her side, on August 27, 2021. Catherine was a 1947 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. She worked a variety of office jobs before landing at Miller Eads Co in 1969 where she worked as the...

Aug 27, 2021

Robert “Bob” Keith McMillen of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away August 27, 2021. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana to Jim and Madge (Hornbrook) McMillen on December 7, 1951.

Robert graduated from Petersburg High School in 1969.

He was a kind, gentle, and patient man, who spent most his time smiling and laughing or shaking his head incredulously (aka the McMillen...

Aug 27, 2021

Shirley Ann Knight, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2021. She was born November 30th, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lawrence Perry Hughes and Naomi Bernice Hankins. She graduated from Tech High School in Indianapolis and retired from Indiana Bell telephone company after 30 years of service as a telephone operator and later worked for Mill Creek School...

Aug 27, 2021

Peter Anthony Alveal Senior, 90, of Indianapolis, IN & Chile passed away on August 27, 2021 holding the hand of his loving wife Shirley Alveal. Born 1931 in Concepción, Chile, Peter is survived by his wife, Shirley of 45 years, and children, Marion Loreto Alveal, (Chile), Bruno Alveal, the late Viviana Alveal, and Pete Alveal, Jr. He has numerous grandchildren...

Aug 27, 2021

Maria del Refugio León de Scheidler, a plainspoken, hospitable soprano for whom the Catholic faith, devotion to Mary and the raising of family were a way of life and generosity was a defining virtue, died August 27 of complications after cardiac arrest at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was 84.

Maria’s life’s work was her home, her husband,...

Aug 27, 2021

Patricia Helena Fritsche (Solek) passed away peacefully Friday, August 27th, 2021 just 3 days shy of her 72nd Birthday, August 30th, 1949.  Born in Detroit, MI

of parents Walter F. Solek & Antoinette Solek (Niemic).  Brother, Walter & Sisters Elaine and Shirley have preceded Pat in death.

 

Pat worked as an Executive Secretary for some years before meeting and...