Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 30, 2022

Elijah David Ware, 23, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 30, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis on February 5, 1998.  Eli was a graduate from Fishers High School, and later went on to find a career which he was passionate about, caring for others as a home health aide with Life Choice.

He is survived by his mother,...

Jan 29, 2022

Jan 29, 2022

Jan 29, 2022

Ellen Irene Woolen was born in Indianapolis in 1933 and grew up on Tabor Street with seven siblings, who she loved fiercely. She was grounded in her Catholic faith and Irish heritage. She met Paul Woolen, her great love, and traveled the country with him while he was enlisted in the Marines. They had four children Michael, Gregory, Kelly, and...

Jan 29, 2022

Dorothy Jean Coyle, 83, Indianapolis, IN, passed away January 29, 2022. She was born in Lenoir, Tennessee to the late William and Jesse Underwood Bivens on December 1, 1938.

Dorothy was a loving mother to two daughters that she raised alongside her beloved husband of 55 years, Robert L. Coyle. After raising her daughters, she obtained her beauticians license and...

Jan 29, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Cradic (nee Grant), 77, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born on March 31, 1944, to the late Robert and Bette LaPorte Grant in Indianapolis.

After graduating from Short Ridge High School, she went on to raise her two children in the Indianapolis area with her beloved husband, Clarence Cradic.

Sandy adored...

Jan 29, 2022

Pamela “Pam” Ann [Wagner] Johnson, 60, Indianapolis, a loving mother of three and wife of Leland “Skip” Johnson, passed away surrounded by her loved ones Saturday January 29, 2022.

She was born January 15, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN to Richard and Ella [Sutherlin] Wagner and was the second youngest of her siblings (Susan, Andrew, Janet, and Mathew). She attended St....

Jan 28, 2022

Jan 28, 2022

Due to inclement weather conditions February 03, visitation has been postponed to Friday February 04 public from 10 and to 1 with the funeral service at 1 pm.  For questions please call the funeral home at 317-387-7020.

Nancy Ann Brown, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born on February 16, 1934 in Richmond, IN...

Jan 28, 2022

Katherine B. Likens, 89, of Indianapolis passed away on January 28, 2022. Katherine was born Katherine Bell Summers on February 29, 1932 to the late Thomas and Mae Summers in Westmoreland, Tennessee. Katherine was a dedicated inspector for Rand McNally until her retirement in 1992. She enjoyed traveling in their families’ motorhome. Katherine was a devoted and loving wife, mother,...

Jan 28, 2022

Lloyd “Kent” Smith, of Speedway passed away January 28th, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 5th, 1945 to parents Lloyd and Dorothy (Berg) Smith. Kent graduated from Speedway High School in 1965.

During his high school years Kent met his bride to be, Cheryl Miller, and they were happily married for 43 years and were long time...

Jan 28, 2022

Rose Ann Pettygrove, 96 of Fishers, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022.  Rose Ann was born May 3, 1925 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to the late Arthur C. and Frances L. Klein.

Rose Ann was a gifted teacher and a member of the Orton-Gillingham Society. For over 50 years she lovingly tutored students challenged with dyslexia.  She was a member...

Jan 28, 2022

Richard A Workman, 4002 Knollwood Ave, Franklin, passed away January 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 27, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN.

He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Horrie & Dorothy (Foist) Workman, his wife Joyce, a son, Richard H. Sr. and a grandson, Richard H. Jr, also three...

Jan 28, 2022

Niliah Fay (Essick) Sullivan, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 28, 2022. Niliah was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 21, 1928 to the late Anna Mae (Hodges) and Oscar L Essick. After her father passed at a young age, Niliah was raised by her mother and stepfather, George Swineford. In later years, Niliah worked for PR Mallory and...

Jan 28, 2022

Willard M. Payne, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away January 28th, 2022. He was born January 15th, 1933, in Onida, Tennessee to parents Estell and Hester (Terry) Payne. He grew up with a loving step mother Suzy (Owens) Payne.

Willard proudly served his country in the United States Army for several years, where he served as a military police officer in...

Jan 27, 2022

Jan 27, 2022

DAVID W. GIVENS

MARCH 18, 1932 – JANUARY 27, 2022

 

Prominent banker, lawyer, and community leader, David W. Givens, Indianapolis, passed away on January 27, 2022.  David was dedicated to his family, thrived in his career, devoted to his church, and deeply involved in his community.  In the Spring of 2021, David and his wife Betty (Davis) Givens relocated...

Jan 27, 2022

Sandra Gail (Summers) Kessler, age 79, passed away January 27, 2022, surrounded by close family.  Sandra was born October 16, 1942, in Collinsville IL to Robert John Summers and Ruby Jewel (Bouren) Summers.

She married Arthur R. Kessler Sr. on June 3, 1961 in Sikeston, MO. Sandra is survived by her brother Jim (Rosie) Summers, her children, Kim Kessler, Arthur...

Jan 26, 2022

Marjorie E. Applegate, 96, Indianapolis, passed away January 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert H. and Izada Oglesbee and her husband, Floyd H. Applegate. Survivors include her nephews, Richard and Timothy Applegate. Visitation will be held Wednesday February 2, 2022, at Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, (Conner Suite), 9700 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, from 1:30-2:30pm. Funeral services...

Jan 26, 2022

Robert Glen “Rob” Foster, 62, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022.

Rob was born in Indianapolis on August 30, 1959, the son of Harry and Sarah (Davis) Foster. Rob graduated from Howe High School in Indianapolis. He married Tammy Bragg on May 23rd, 2020. Rob worked construction for most of his life, much of the time...