Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Aug 15, 2021

Harold R. Paquette Jr., 88, of Westfield, passed away August 15, 2021.  He was born November 28, 1932, in Burlington, Vermont, the son of the late Harold R. Sr. and Mildred (Dubuque) Paquette.  He married Charlene M. Ryan on August 1, 1964.

Harold proudly served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper medic for the 511th Airborne until he...

Aug 14, 2021

Kevin Kelley, 62, passed away August 14th, 2021. He was born January 8th, 1959, in Indianapolis to parents Ervin and Rosemary Kelley.

Kevin graduated from Warren Central high school, and continued his education at ITT Tech. He worked as a maintenance worker at TGM Autumn Woods.

Kevin was a fun-loving, easy- going guy. He loved being outdoors and fishing. He...

Aug 14, 2021

Suchen Peng was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She left the world on Aug. 14, 2021 at age 95.

She was born on Sept., 29, 1926. She experienced WWII and a Chinese civil war in her lifetime. She finally moved to Taiwan in 1949. There she met her husband Bob SC Peng. Together, they had 4 children: LiAnn,...

Aug 13, 2021

Aug 12, 2021

Jason E. Huller passed away suddenly on August 12th, 2021 at the age of 50. He is survived by his wife April and their two sons, Braden and Garrett, his mother Mary Jane McArthur, stepfather Mike, brother Christopher (Shelley), stepsisters Heather Courtney (Jerry) and Stacey McArthur and several nieces and nephews. Jason graduated from Purdue University with an Engineering degree...

Aug 12, 2021

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Craig Steven Carey, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  He was born on July 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Rollin M. Carey and to Lois Charlene Sallee.

Craig graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School class...

Aug 12, 2021

Dr. Maurice “Doc” Rougraff, 95, died peacefully on August 12, 2021. Born on April 6, 1926, “Doc” as he was nicknamed since childhood, grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated early from high school to serve in the Army Air Force during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where he...

Aug 12, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Judith Ann Bottomley Lantz (September 8, 1941 – August 12, 2021). Judith left this world on her own terms, the same way she lived. She was a beloved mom, aunt, friend, daughter, co-worker, and, most of all, wife.

She met her husband Tom when both were working at Western Electric. Married in...

Aug 12, 2021

Mary Elizabeth King Bratton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend transitioned to Heaven, surrounded by family on August 12, 2021.

Mary was born July 5, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Reva and Thomas King. Her family, including her sister Dorothy and brother Thomas later moved to Indianapolis where Mary attended Arsenal Tech High School.  It was at Arsenal Tech...

Aug 11, 2021

Peggy Aase Womack unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Minnesota where she was born, while in the company of loving family.

Peggy was born March 4, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Neil and Shirley Aase and was lovingly raised with her sister Barbara. They grew up surrounded by extended family including their beloved...

Aug 11, 2021

Lesley Anne Vogel, 61, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 11, 2021. She was born in Columbia City, Indiana on December 7, 1959 to the late Warren Dean Clapp and Martha Marilyn Katt. 

Lesley attended Columbia City High School where she was a proud member of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Her enthusiasm and smile continued...

Aug 11, 2021

Margot H. Ruusma, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born on August 3, 1933 in Tartu, Estonia to the late Arne and Alma (Leesik) Moetus. She started grade school in Estonia until World War II interrupted her education. Margot and her parents escaped first through the Austrian Alps through Germany where her mother gave...

Aug 11, 2021

IS1 Alexander Mitchell Hedlund, 28, of Gambrills, Maryland passed away August 11, 2021.  He was born October 22, 1992, in Indianapolis, the son of Thomas Eugene Hedlund and Terri (Strawback) Bogue. 

Alex started his education being home schooled with his siblings before joining the US Coast Guard and continuing his education at Western Governors University.  His US Coast Guard...

Aug 11, 2021

Aug 10, 2021

To view the graveside funeral service for Mr. Donald Charles Lassen please CLICK on the LINK for the LIVE STREAM https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/mr-donald-charles-lassen

Donald Charles Lassen, 94, of Zionsville, IN passed into the presence of Jesus, Whom he loved and served, on August 10, 2021. Don was born in Lapeer, MI on August 16, 1926, to Frank and Beatrice Lassen. He married...

Aug 10, 2021

James R. “Jim” Cole, 81, died peacefully on August 10, 2021 at Brookdale following a brief illness. He was born on November 5, 1939 in Warren County, Indiana to Lewis and Lula (Arehart) Cole. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Nancy (Wilson).

Jim graduated from Tri-State (Trine) University in electrical engineering and worked at IBM until he...

Aug 10, 2021

Robert L. Bottoms, 88, New Palestine, passed away on August 10, 2021. Bob was born to Robert and Georgia (Parker) Bottoms on June 6, 1933. He served in the Air Force from 1953-1957. He worked for Western Electric until he retired in 1985. Bob was a member of Cross of Grace Church. A lover of all dogs, Bob was also...

Aug 10, 2021

Wilma Louise Hobson was born in Tutwiler, Mississippi on August 28th, 1948 to Perry and Josephine (Davis) Watson. While still young, and soon after her brother Ron was born, her family fled Mississippi in the middle of the night to escape racial unrest; eventually arriving in Indianapolis. Many people, including her family, knew her as Wilma. Many other knew her...

Aug 10, 2021

Colleen Joy Williams, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 10th, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on May 11th, 1947 to the late Michael Freddy and Florence Gertrude (Striley) Mock.

Colleen married the love of her life Joe and were married for almost 39 years.

Colleen enjoyed many things, especially sewing and crocheting. She loved to bake; her family...

Aug 9, 2021

Ethel Ellen Atkinson, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021.  She was born on July 8, 1925 in Allamakee County, Iowa as the youngest of 11 children born to the late James Orley and Rachel Ellen (Douglas) LeHew.

Ethel grew up in Iowa near the Mississippi River during the Great Depression.  She graduated from Waukon High...