Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 19, 2021

On April 19, 2021, Selai (Sera) Ripley Ainu’u Wesley, age 86 was called home to be with her Heavenly Father.

Sera’s story began on January 31, 1935 in the village of Fagatogo, Tutuila American Samoa. She was born to Fuaifale Tailoa Muaausa Ae’oAinu’u (father), and Pelelini Fa’agata Iotamo Tagovailoa Tagoilelagi Ainu’u (mother).

From a young age, it was clear that...

Apr 19, 2021

Patricia L. Pryor, 86, of Plainfield, died on April 19, 2021.  Patricia was born September 21, 1934 to the late Louis and Dorothy (Hensley) Ballard. She was preceded in death her loving husband of 57 years, Howard, by her parents and brothers, Jack, Judd, Jervis, and Richard Ballard. Patricia worked for RCA for many years until her retirement, and she...

Apr 18, 2021

Apr 18, 2021

To view the funeral service Sunday April 25, 2021 at 1:30 pm via LIVE STREAM please click https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/mr-todd-j-wuest-funeral-service

Todd Wuest was born in Ogden, Utah on July 11, 1962 to John Loren Wuest and Norda Mae (Kurth) Wuest. Shortly after his birth, Todd and his family moved to Vancouver, Washington. They settled in Northglenn, Colorado in 1964.

Todd was an...

Apr 17, 2021

Michael A. Shafer 69, of Zionsville, passed away on April 17, 2021. He was born on June 11, 1951 in New Albany, Indiana as the son of Arlin and Edith Shafer. Affectionately known as Mike to friends and loved ones, Mike’s main purpose was sharing the love of Jesus Christ with everyone around him. At a young age, Mike began...

Apr 17, 2021

Apr 17, 2021

Mary Ann Cecilia Siedelmann

84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2021.  Mary Ann was born on May 20, 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Folkert and Marie (Weis) Owen.  She was a graduate of Thorton Fractional High School, Lansing, Illinois.  Mary Ann was the volunteer librarian for St. Joseph School in Dyer when her...

Apr 17, 2021

June Evelyn Rolland, age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Zionsville, Indiana.  She was born in Rockford, Illinois to John Gustav Nelson and Annie Nelson on June 9, 1935 and was the youngest of four children.  She graduated from Harlem High School in Rockford.  Since 1979, June was a Zionsville resident and member of the Zionsville United...

Apr 17, 2021

Ruth Mildred Earl, 98, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on April 17, 2021.  Ruth was born in Chicago, IL on March 10, 1923 to parents, Marvin E. and Kathryn (Brennan) Gilmore.  Ruth was devoted to her family.  She loved crafts and attending craft shows and was a fabulous cook.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Theodore...

Apr 17, 2021

Mary Jane Vinelli, 78 of Mooresville, Indiana passed away April 17, 2021. She was born October 11, 1942 in Glassport, Pennsylvania to the late Ross and Emma L. (Lilly) Hammel. Mary Jane was an educator serving as a Teacher and Principal. She was dearly loved by all who knew her and will be truly missed. Mary Jane is survived by...

Apr 17, 2021

Apr 16, 2021

Patricia A. Schmalz 93 of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away on April 16, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana as the daughter of William and Georgia Baar.

She loved her gardens, playing cards, cooking, traveling, sewing and time with her family, which included numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Patricia is survived by 3 sons, Larry, Steve...

Apr 16, 2021

The Rev. John William Novak passed away, at home, on April 16, 2021. He was born in Elyria, Ohio on July 10, 1942 to John and Grace Novak. William graduated from Wittenberg University in 1964 and Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in 1967. He completed his graduate work in Systematic Theology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Rev....

Apr 16, 2021

Apr 16, 2021

Joe Jerome McCarty Jr., 60, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 16th, 2021.

He was born in Noblesville, IN to the late Joe Sr. and Doris McCarty on December 14th, 1960.

Joe loved to watch Nascar and politics, he spent a lot of time fixing things up around his house which he enjoyed. He will be remembered as a family...

Apr 15, 2021

This service will be live streamed and my be viewed by going to www.stluke.com, scrolling down and clicking Live Mass.

John Steven “Steve” Weisert, 74, passed away on April 15, 2021. Born on February 2, 1947, to John and Mildred Weisert in St. Louis, Missouri, Steve lived the majority of his life in Houston, TX, and Indianapolis, IN. He was...

Apr 15, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Homer Watson

83 of Zionsville passed away on April 15, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on April 29, 1937, in Marion, Indiana, to Earl Sturgeon Watson and Judith McCormick Watson.

Chuck grew up in Marion, Indiana, attended Marion High School and DePauw University graduating in 1959 with a BA in Economics.  He was president...

Apr 15, 2021

Johnnie J. Riedling, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away April 15th, 2021. He was born March 26th, 1948 in Fayette County, Kentucky to parents John and Zelma (Baker) Riedling.

John graduated from Arlington High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

John owned his own construction company for over 43 years before retiring. He...

Apr 15, 2021

Cleo D. Landrey

With her children by her side, Cleo D. Landrey passed away at the age of 89 on April 15, 2021. She was born January of 1932 in Paragon, Indiana. She married the “love of her life”, Clifford Dean Landrey on December 21, 1951 and was married for 61 years.

Her family always came first. The daughter of...

Apr 15, 2021

Melvyn Larry Dillon

82, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 15, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Melvyn was born on December 26, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Lucy and Gerald Dillon.  He was a 1957 graduate of the Indianapolis Deaf School.  He was a custodian for forty years, retiring from Perry Township School System.  He was preceded in...