Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Brenda Joyce Williams
Jan 15, 2022
Brenda Joyce Williams, 54, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away January 15, 2022. She was born in Indianapolis on January 8, 1968 to Berry Earl Winston Jr and June Ann Gray Winston.
After graduating from Arlington High School, she went on to attend Clark College where she received her Associates Degree in accounting. She went on to work in finance for...
Raymond Cortez
Jan 15, 2022
Raymond Cortez, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 15, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Raymond served in the Army for 6 years and the Indiana National Guard for 22 years. He is survived by his wife Sandra (Ritchie) Cortez along with his three children Chris (Christina) Cortez, Colorado Springs, CO; Rena Cortez,...
Paul F. Manley
Jan 15, 2022
Paul Manley, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away January 15th, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis, October 3rd, 1932, to parents John and Claira (Kootz) Manley.
He proudly served in the United State Navy during the Korean War.
In 1957, he married the love of his life, Betty (Miller) Manley. They shared many wonderful years together. Betty passed away in 2010.
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Jerry Lee Risser
Jan 14, 2022
Jerry Lee Risser, Sr., 83, passed away after a lengthy illness Friday evening, January 14, at his home in Fishers, Indiana, surrounded by family. He was born March 22, 1938, in Goshen, Indiana, to Woodrow and Arlene (Miller) Risser. He was a 1956 graduate of Goshen High School and a 1960 graduate of Purdue University, where he was a part...
Mildred G. Jackson
Jan 14, 2022
Mildred Grace Jackson, 87, of Indianapolis passed away January 14th, 2022. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, November 30th, 1934 to parents Virgil and Ethel (Bravard) Walls.
Mildred was a hard worker. She worked at the Holiday Inn for many years before retiring, then continued working at Cornival Popcorn Shop in the Washington Square mall.
Mildred was a strong, loving...
Pauline Dorothy Jefferson
Jan 14, 2022
Pauline Dorothy Jefferson, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was born on October 20, 1932 in Gary, IN as the youngest of 10 children born to the late David and Mary (Jonushaitis) Strakis.
Before settling on a Southwest Indianapolis farm, Pauline’s earliest years were spent on farms in Northwest Indiana. She, as well as her...
Philip John Dennany
Jan 14, 2022
Philip John Dennany, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 14, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1940.
After completing high school, he went on to honorably serve in the United States Army and retired in 1982.
He is survived by his beloved wife Hoa C. Dennany; children Christopher, Connie Owens (Terry), Alexander, Benjamin (Melissa) and 12 grandchildren.
Services...
Melissa Mcbride
Jan 14, 2022
Melissa Therese McBride passed away on January 14, 2022. She was born on June 16, 1991, in Lansing, MI.
She is survived by her loving Mother and Father, Cindy and Jim McBride; her brother, Michael McBride; and his fiancé, Cyrielle Malaty; as well as countless loving family and friends.
She joins her grandparents, Bill and Virginia Bush, and Steve and...
Charles Richard Spaulding
Jan 13, 2022
Indianapolis – Charles Richard “Rick” Spaulding, 74, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 13. Rick was born on February 14, 1947, in Louisville, KY, to Charles and Eula Spaulding.
Rick was a graduate of Atherton High School and United Electronics Institute both in Louisville, KY. Following graduation, he moved to Indianapolis to begin a career with...
Teddy Lee Bates
Jan 13, 2022
Teddy Lee Bates, 72, of Carmel, IN, passed away on 1/13/2022. He was born on 11/1/1949 in Indianapolis to the late Herschel “Bud” & Harriett Bates.
His first love was to his family as well as his friends. He cultivated friendships that lasted a lifetime. Teddy never met a stranger and was loved by all those who knew him.
In...
Treva Margaret Heck
Jan 13, 2022
Treva Margret (Keel) Heck
Treva Heck, a loving, strong, and caring mother and grandmother passed away January 13, 2022, at the age of 79. She was a life-long resident of Indianapolis but also spent time living in Florida during the winter months.
Treva enjoyed spending time with her family, the beach, Disney, traveling, cruising, and watching horse racing.
Treva married...
Bradford Guy Stevens
Jan 13, 2022
Bradford “Brad” Guy Stevens, a familiar figure in the paddocks of Indy-car racing for a number of years, passed away on Thursday, January 13, in Indianapolis. He was 75.
Mr. Stevens was born in Winfield, Kansas, on Nov. 28, 1946, to Russell O. Stevens and Margerat T. Bumgarner Stevens. He was a 1964 graduate of Onteora Central High School...
Sharon Corrine Witter
Jan 12, 2022
Sharon Corrine “Sherry” Witter, 73, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sherry was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on July 27, 1948, daughter of Homer and Anita (Hunt) Rickard.
Sherry grew up in Worth, Illinois and graduated from Carl Sandburg High School. Despite her small stature, she was a spunky woman and served proudly in...
Juanita R. Campbell
Jan 12, 2022
Juanita Campbell, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 12, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1933 in Indiana to Homer and Helen Watson. Visitation will be at Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229 on Saturday January 15, 2022 from 11.30am to 1.30pm with funeral service to follow.
Juanita graduated from Dover High...
Marvin Rooks
Jan 11, 2022
Marvin Rooks left his earthly home, peacefully in his sleep, January 11, 2022. Born November 19, 1940 in Green Co., KY to Owen and Heddie Agnes (Powell) Rooks, he now joins them along with his twin brother Arvin, 3 sisters and another 2 brothers who preceded him. Also preceding him, in 2012, was his partner of over 20 years and...
Alexis "Lexi" Leigh Querry
Jan 11, 2022
Alexis “Lexi” Querry, 29, died January 11, 2022, in her childhood Zionsville home, due to complications of her Lupus. She was born July 23, 1992, in Chicago. A graduate of Zionsville Community High School and Northwestern University. Lexi was working for the digital marketing company, closerlook inc., as a digital media specialist. She loved reading, creative writing, movies, family vacations,...
Joan Elaine Jackson
Jan 11, 2022
A few minutes past noon on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Joan Elaine McHaffie Jackson went to be with the Lord. She was surrounded by family as she passed into eternity. A resident of Westfield, Indiana for nearly fifty years, Joan was born on December 20, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert Earnest and Mary Florence McHaffie. She was...
