Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 9, 2021

Margie A. Masner, 85, of Lawrence, passed away on October 9, 2021. She was born in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Van and Myrtle (Hurt) Hicks on September 19, 1936.

Margie was the matriarch of the family and was the glue that held everyone together. She enjoyed spending time with family and will be sorely missed by all.

She is...

Oct 8, 2021

Judith Ann Friddle of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 8th, 2021 at the age of 85.

She was born July 18th, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Joseph F. and Edith M. Webber.

Judith was a Warren Central High School graduate. She worked in banking, bookkeeping, and accounting. Later in life, she created her own crafting business, “Hook...

Oct 8, 2021

Ivory A. McDonald IV, 69 of Indianapolis, IN passed away October 8,2021.  He was born May 17, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Ivory A. McDonald III and Anna Bell Radford.  He was retired as a Mental Health Clinician and Case Worker for the former Wishard Health Services for 20 + years.  Ivory also worked as a Manager at...

Oct 8, 2021

Mary Helen Musgrove was born November 17th, 1943 in Ventura, California and passed away on October 8th, 2021 in Coatesville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father (Paul Lutane), mother (Betty Wells Lutane), Brother (Jeff Lutane), Brother (Paul Lutane Jr.), and sister (Alice Louise Lutane).

She is survived by her husband Daniel Musgrove, sisters: Betty Jane Shue (Joseph),...

Oct 8, 2021

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Michael Anthony Laurenzano, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on October 8, 2021 from complications of pneumonia. He was born to Joseph and Marianna (Grosso) Laurenzano in Brooklyn, New York on October 16, 1944. He married Livia Cuocco on...

Oct 7, 2021

Helen Mae Lively

May 8, 1926—Oct. 7, 2021

If you like listening to a story or a silly joke, playing games, rearranging furniture, shopping, hanging out with family or friends, baking, celebrating life, praying for others, singing or humming while you work, then you would have enjoyed Helen Mae Lively. She was one of eleven children born and raised in...

Oct 7, 2021

Karen Moore, 77, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Thursday, October 7th 2021. She was born on July 1, 1944, to the late Robert and Mary Helen Eyles in Decatur, Indiana. Karen was a proud graduate of Indiana University’s School of Business! She worked in HR for the years following. She is an avid IU and Colts fan! She loved to...

Oct 7, 2021

Ronald Wayne Ellis Jr., 34, of Indianapolis passed away on October 7, 2021. “Ronnie” could be remembered by his skilled auto painting. At a young age, he shadowed his older brother Josh to learn the ropes and perfect his trade. When it came to his passion, he worked hard—sometimes being referred to an “Workaholic”. He found great joy in sharing...

Oct 7, 2021

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Oct 7, 2021

Joann Kinzie Draughon, 93 of Indianapolis, passed away October  7th 2021. She was born January 18, 1928, in Peru, Indiana to parents Ralph and Lelah (Wackerly) Kinzie.

 

Joann grew up in Muncie, Indiana, where she graduated from high school in 1945 from Muncie Central. She continued her education at Franklin College and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha...

Oct 7, 2021

Paul David Greathouse was a father, son, brother, grandfather and friend. Born on February 23, 1948, he dedicated his life to service for others. Known to all as Dave, he served in the Navy, became a volunteer firefighter with Wayne Township, and ended his career as a Paramedic with Wishard Health Services. Dave was one of Indiana’s first bone marrow...

Oct 6, 2021

Nancy Carolyn (Abney) Alexander, 91, died on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at her home in Greenwood Village South, Greenwood, IN. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years Raymond Louis Alexander who died January 11, 2021. Nancy leaves behind her children Carol Bossingham (Don), Janet Foltz, and John Alexander (Karen); seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a...

Oct 5, 2021

Mary Louise Lucas, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away October 5th, 2021. She was born November 7th, 1933, in Indianapolis to parents Werner and Elsie (Croucher) Susemichel.

Mary was a 1951 graduate from Manual High School.

On February 8th, 1953, she married the love of her life Leroy Lucas. They shared over 63 wonderful years together.

Mary was an independent, strong-willed...

Oct 5, 2021

Ryan Douglas Stevens, 28, the youngest son of Julie Bullard and the late Mack Stevens, passed away October 5 in Chicago, Illinois.

He was born in Indianapolis, IN February 19, 1993.

Ryan is survived by his mother Julie, stepfather Doug Bullard and his big brother Michael Stevens.

Ryan is also survived by his beloved girlfriend Steph Bleichman, Chicago and their...

Oct 5, 2021

Margaret J. Dick died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on June 18, 1920 to Theron Herbert and Mary Kassebaum Smashey. Margaret and her younger sister, Mary, spent their early childhood in Greendale, Indiana with brief periods in Indianapolis, Indiana and Beardstown, Illinois.

Margaret graduated from Beardstown High School in 1938 and then graduated with...

Oct 4, 2021

Jorge Enrique Alvarez, 48 of Carmel, Indiana passed away on October 4, 2021. He is survived by his wife, DeAnna; children, Elena, Natalia, and Julian Alvarez; parents, Jorge and Lucia Alvarez; siblings, Carlos Alvarez (Andrea Lozano) and Santiago Alvarez (Diana Jimenez), his in-laws Gabriel & Sulema Cabrera, brother-in-laws Gabriel (Courtney) Cabrera and Brandon Cabrera; nieces and nephews; Camilo Alvarez, Isabella...

Oct 4, 2021

Oct 4, 2021

Edward C. Ott Jr., 53, of Noblesville, passed away October 4, 2021.  He was born July 15, 1968, at Camp Lejeune, NC, but was raised in Detroit, MI. He is the son of the late Edward Sr. and Laurene (Keem) Ott.  He married Diane Kassis on September 18, 1993.

Ed was a paramedic for 25 years. He found joy and...

Oct 4, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth (Nicolson) Parker, 34, left us unexpectedly on October 4, 2021 at her home in Carmel, Indiana.

Sarah was born on January 24, 1987 in Fort Wayne, IN to Ian Nicolson and Claire Marks. Growing up in Fort Wayne, she played tennis and volleyball. She graduated from IUPUI Kelley School of Business with a triple major in Marketing, International...

Oct 4, 2021

John “Rusty” Russell Miller passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2021.  Rusty was born on May 5, 1951 to the late John Ray Miller and Dorothy “Jean” (Taylor) Miller and grew up in Broad Ripple.

Rusty graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1969 and went on to attend Ball State University.   While in college, he worked at...