Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jun 24, 2021

Angela Dee “Angie” Kiesling / Gendron, 50 of Greenfield, passed away on Thursday June 24, 2021. She was born on February 12, 1971 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Michael Kiesling and Cathy Taylor. Angie is an avid sport enthusiast, having played softball competitively in high school. She was a gifted artist and loved to paint and draw. Angie obtained her bachelor’s...

Jun 24, 2021

Melvina Smith, Speedway, Indiana, passed away on June 24, 2021, at the age of 93, at St. Vincent’s hospital in Indianapolis. Known to family and friends as “Mel,” she was born to Jennie B. Bell Dorton and Charles Franklin Dorton in Boone County, Kentucky, on November 11, 1927. She grew up in Louisville, KY, and in her teenage years moved...

Jun 24, 2021

Lawrence E. Bollman of Avon, IN, age 85, was born on July 3, 1935 and passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at his home of 53 years on Thursday June 24, 2021.

Larry was born to the late Lawrence Wilbur and Mary M Faletic Bollman in Indianapolis IN. He graduated from Brownsburg High School and married the love of...

Jun 23, 2021

Cheilsea B. Hart, 23 of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Cheilsea was born March 17, 1998 in Indianapolis.

Cheilsea was beautiful, loving, adventurous, and was always making people laugh. She attended classes at The Crossing. Cheilsea loved art and music, the outdoors and exotic animals. She will always be loved and missed.

Private family service will be...

Jun 23, 2021

Josephine Elizabeth Weaks passed away on June 23, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1944 to Josephine Wesson Jordan and James Jordan in Indianapolis, Indiana. Josephine was a faithful member of Open Door Baptist Church for 44 years.

Josephine is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, David William Weaks, sons, David Michael Weaks, Jason William Weaks, and...

Jun 22, 2021

John P. Jones, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born in Fortville, Indiana, to the late F. Max and Helen Jones on March 11, 1934.

John met his future wife, Jo Ann Breimeir, when both were members of the Sky Hi Club of Indianapolis. They married January 14, 1961, in St. Patrick...

Jun 22, 2021

Phyllis J. Crooks, 79 of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday June 22, 2021. She was born on November 30, 1941 in Shelby County, IN to the late Harold P. and Virsal E. Shipp. She loved to read, spend time with her family, and play with her dogs. Phyllis worked as an executive assistant with various insurance companies for over 40...

Jun 22, 2021

Alan Stanton Butler of Indianapolis died on June 22, 2021 at the age of 66.

He was born December 31, 1954 in Greenfield, IN to the late Kenneth and Peggy Butler.

Alan graduated from Greenfield Central High School.  He went on to serve his country in the US Air Force serving during Vietnam and was a very proud veteran. He...

Jun 22, 2021

William C. “Bill” Beard, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on June 22, 2021, at the age of 98.  Bill was born in Des Moines, IA on August 14, 1922 to parents, William Cloyce and Anna Sofia (McCorkle) Beard.  Bill served his country honorably as a member of the “Greatest Generation” during WWII in the Army Air Corps, Air Transport Command...

Jun 22, 2021

Roy Earl Wildt Jr. was an incredible man with a remarkable life story! It began on August 5th, 1932 in Shanghai, China. He was born to Roy E. Wildt Sr. and Pok Sen Pak ‘Mary’ Boku Wildt. Roy was the third born out of the 5 brothers: Bob, Wally, Roy, Albert and Ernie. He was of German and Korean descent,...

Jun 22, 2021

Barbara Goad went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Barbara is preceded in death by parents Everett and Bessie Stinson, siblings Vestel (Emma Jean) Stinson, Estel (Zella) Stinson, Garvis Stinson, Naomi (Neal) Ison.

Survived by her husband of 66 years Wayne Dick Goad, daughter and son in law Bonny and Richard Thomas, grandsons Richie (Karen) Thomas,...

Jun 21, 2021

Jun 21, 2021

Harry Dainty, 87 of Carmel, IN, formerly of Victor, NY, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021.  Harry was born May 25, 1934, in Rochester, NY to the late Harry T. and Helen M. Dainty.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Harry served on the USS Columbus CA-74 Heavy Cruiser, translating coded communications during the Korean War. ...

Jun 21, 2021

Charles Warren “Charlie” McCloud, Jr., 83 of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Mobile, AL, passed away June 21, 2021. He was born in Stumptown, Indiana on March 25, 1938 to the late Charles Warren and Goldie May (Richwine) McCloud, Sr. Charlie was an Electrician for many years for Witham Hospital prior to his retirement. Formerly he worked with the Erie Lackawanna...

Jun 20, 2021

Johnnie Deloney, affectionately known as Skeet to many, was born in the Phenix City, Alabama on September 6, 1944 to the late Mr. Johnnie “Joe Bill” and Mattie Deloney. He was the youngest of three siblings (Louise Beach and James “Ted” Deloney) whom all preceded him in death. Johnnie deeply committed as a devoted husband, Deddy to his children, and...

Jun 20, 2021

Stella Mae Tinsley was born on Monday, November 19, 1928 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  She was baptized as a very young age where she was a devoted member of New Hope Baptist Church.  At that time The Reverend Luke Beard was the pastor.

Stella had one sister Eunice Lee Slaughter.  She called her baby sister.  She told the story over and...

Jun 20, 2021

Donald Dean Carr, age 90, of Zionsville, Indiana died on June 20th, 2021 at Hoosier Village. He was born March 28, 1931 in Fredonia, Kansas, the son of Cecil and Thelma (Griffin) Carr.

After high school in Fredonia, Don went on to Kansas State University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Following college, he spent two years...

Jun 20, 2021

Nicholas Anthony Iaria 75 of Indianapolis passed away Sunday June 20, 2021. Nicholas was born in Indianapolis to Matthew Dominic and Santina Virginia (Bondi) Iaria. Nick would often joke about his High School years by referring to himself as a “ROAD Scholar” after attending Sacred Heart, Tech, and Wood High School, before graduating in 1964. Immediately following graduation, Nick proudly...

Jun 19, 2021

Jun 19, 2021

Danny Lee Peterson, 72, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away June 19, 2021. He was born December 1, 1948, in Salina, Kansas the son of the late Donel L. and Shirley M. (Hagler) Peterson. On June 6, 1970, Dan married the love of his life, Carole Kempf.

Danny was raised in the Salina area, then moved with his family to St....