Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Feb 9, 2022

Mark L. Keesee, 67, of Crawfordsville, IN, passed peacefully on February 9, 2022 at IU Methodist Hospital.  He was born on December 12, 1954 in Crawfordsville, to Earnest & Lois Conrad Keesee.  

The family moved to Indianapolis in the late 60’s. Mark graduated from George Washington High School in 1973.  He began working at GM/Allison Transmission in 1974.  He...

Feb 8, 2022

Roderick Dean Markley was born July 8th, 1922, in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Lewis J. Markley and Mildred I. Markley (Schott). Roderick, who was commonly known as Rod, is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane Markley (Gilliom), brothers Kenneth and Richard Markley, and sisters Phyllis Poling and Anna Walton. Rod is survived by his brother James Markley,...

Feb 8, 2022

Feb 8, 2022

Edward J. Loftus, 78, died February 8, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, March 3, 1943, to George Edward and Dorothy Elizabeth (Chapek) Loftus. He was married to Concisa A. Loftus for 57 years before she passed away October 15, 2021.

Edward retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service and began...

Feb 8, 2022

Richard “Rick” Allen Turner passed away early in the morning on February 8th, 2022. He was born on August 20, 1954 to William Kenneth “Kenny” Turner and Mary Josephine “Jo” Turner (Burdine) in Franklin, IN. 

Rick graduated from Center Grove in 1972 and went on to join the military. He was involved in the Navy, Air Force Reserves, Army,...

Feb 8, 2022

Noelia Smith (née Lebrón Crúz), 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  She was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on December 28, 1948, to the late Jose Luis Lebrón and Gloria Maria Crúz.

She served a total of 12 years in the U.S. Army as an Administrative Assistant and later on as a Recruiter. She spent...

Feb 8, 2022

Stephen Lee Stilwell, 76, of Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of February 8, 2022, due to complications of Covid 19 and underlying health conditions.  He was born on January 30, 1946, in Columbus, OH to Charles and Georgie Ruth (Hamilton) Stilwell.

He is now reunited with his wife Sally; his son Jeff; parents Charles...

Feb 8, 2022

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Rattigan, 69, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on February 8, 2022. She was born on August 27, 1952, to the late Eugene and Dorothy Jean Neal Crist in Indianapolis.

After graduating from Southport High School, Debbie went on to work many careers. She received her associates degree from IvyTech and worked for a time as a CNA...

Feb 8, 2022

Patricia Louise Carlson, 80, passed away on February 8, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on December 14, 1941 to the late Fred and Lelia (Fetterman) Carlson in Sioux City, Iowa.

She graduated from Central High School in Sioux City in 1960. Patricia spent much of her time raising her daughter on their farm in Merrill, IA, but also...

Feb 7, 2022

Feb 7, 2022

Feb 7, 2022

Mary Lou McClary, 92,  formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022.  She was born on May 20, 1929 in Terre Haute, IN as the only child born to the late Joy Dexter ‘JD’ and Amy Lenora (Waters) May.

Mary Lou was 1947 graduate of Thomas Howe High School.  She worked for a few years for Indiana Bell...

Feb 7, 2022

John Mark Cleland died peacefully on February 7, 2022.  He was born on April 29, 1951 in Rochester, IN to Glenn Edward and Donna Castleman Cleland.  After his graduation from Rochester HS in 1969, he attended Purdue University, receiving a BS degree in Animal Science in 1973.  Later, he obtained a MS degree in Education.  On June 2, 1973, John...

Feb 6, 2022

Jean Marie Julian Guio passed away on Sunday, February 6th. She was Mom to her sons Michael and Julian (Jay), Gigi to her grandsons Jack and Gavin, Jeanne to her many friends, Nurse Jean to her patients and co-workers, and Skippy to Michael (Mike) her devoted husband of more than 52 years.

Jeanne was born on April 28, 1947 to...

Feb 6, 2022

William A Thompson (known as Pawpaw) 75 of Indianapolis, IN, entered eternal life on Sunday February 6th 2022, he was born January 17th 1947 to Delmus and Ruth Thompson.

He will now be reunited with his wife Sondra K Thompson and walk together forever, their legacy & memories will be carried on by their daughter Tonia K Thompson & Daniel...

Feb 6, 2022

John Edward Hardwick 82 of Indianapolis passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022.  He was born on March 21, 1939 to Cecil A. Hardwick and Dore M. (Roberts) Hardwick, Monticello, Kentucky. 

John worked over 45 years at 7 UP Bottling Company and retired in 2000.   

John is survived by brother Dickie J. Hardwick and sister Doris Wells of Indiana.  ...

Feb 6, 2022

Thomas Buell, 79, of Greenfield, IN, passed away on February 6th, 2022. He was born April 8th, 1942, in Greensburg, Indiana to parents Clifford and Leota (Bayless) Buell.

Tom grew up in Indianapolis, where he graduated from Broad Ripple High School.

On February 9th, 1962, Tom married the love of his life Sandy Ridenour. They shared 60 wonderful years together.

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Feb 6, 2022

Paul E. Clendenen, age 59, of Fishers, Indiana passed away on February 6th, 2022 at home.

Paul was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Allen and Mary Clendenen. He graduated high school from Paul Harding and attended Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Paul worked for St. Vincent, Ascension, and Medxcel for the last 20 years in...

Feb 5, 2022

William Gerald “Bill” Kowynia, 74 of Noblesville, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022.  Bill was born July 11, 1947 in Detroit, MI to the late William and Cassie Kowynia.  He worked for Chrysler for 35 years, retiring in 2001 as die process engineer.

Bill was a musician and an artist.  He was known for his handyman skills and was an...

Feb 5, 2022

Virginia “Jinny” E. Brouwer, 99 of Carmel, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. Virginia was born September 4, 1922, in Brazil, IN to the late Hardy and Mary Hicks. Virginia was the widow of John W. Brouwer. She served in the community as a member of the Crossroads Guild and the Benefé Guild.

Jinny and John met while working at...