Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Aug 28, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Shawn L. Lackey, 40 of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday August 28, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1981 in Indianapolis, IN to James and Lillian Lackey. Shawn was a jack of all trades, he could fix anything you put in front of him. He was very social, spending much of his time with his daughter and his friends....

Aug 28, 2021

Jerry Ann Ballard Spencer of Indianapolis passed away August 28, 2021 at the age of 85 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 13, 1935 to the late Charlie B. Ballard and Gustine (Hiett) Ballard.

She was a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

Jerry is survived by her children Toni D. Brenton and Michael Wright; grandchildren...

Aug 27, 2021

Marilyn J Durnil, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday Aug. 27th after a long, 20 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born April 15th, 1933, in Anderson, IN.

Marilyn attended Indianapolis Public school and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe high in 1951.

She met her husband of 69 years, Allen Durnil, at the Ellenburger Pool. She was a homemaker for...

Aug 27, 2021

92, was born May 24, 1929, to the late Cecil and Fern Freeman in Indianapolis, Indiana. She passed away, with family at her side, on August 27, 2021. Catherine was a 1947 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. She worked a variety of office jobs before landing at Miller Eads Co in 1969 where she worked as the...

Aug 27, 2021

Robert “Bob” Keith McMillen of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away August 27, 2021. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana to Jim and Madge (Hornbrook) McMillen on December 7, 1951.

Robert graduated from Petersburg High School in 1969.

He was a kind, gentle, and patient man, who spent most his time smiling and laughing or shaking his head incredulously (aka the McMillen...

Aug 27, 2021

Shirley Ann Knight, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2021. She was born November 30th, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lawrence Perry Hughes and Naomi Bernice Hankins. She graduated from Tech High School in Indianapolis and retired from Indiana Bell telephone company after 30 years of service as a telephone operator and later worked for Mill Creek School...

Aug 27, 2021

Peter Anthony Alveal Senior, 90, of Indianapolis, IN & Chile passed away on August 27, 2021 holding the hand of his loving wife Shirley Alveal. Born 1931 in Concepción, Chile, Peter is survived by his wife, Shirley of 45 years, and children, Marion Loreto Alveal, (Chile), Bruno Alveal, the late Viviana Alveal, and Pete Alveal, Jr. He has numerous grandchildren...

Aug 27, 2021

Maria del Refugio León de Scheidler, a plainspoken, hospitable soprano for whom the Catholic faith, devotion to Mary and the raising of family were a way of life and generosity was a defining virtue, died August 27 of complications after cardiac arrest at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was 84.

Maria’s life’s work was her home, her husband,...

Aug 27, 2021

Patricia Helena Fritsche (Solek) passed away peacefully Friday, August 27th, 2021 just 3 days shy of her 72nd Birthday, August 30th, 1949.  Born in Detroit, MI

of parents Walter F. Solek & Antoinette Solek (Niemic).  Brother, Walter & Sisters Elaine and Shirley have preceded Pat in death.

 

Pat worked as an Executive Secretary for some years before meeting and...

Aug 27, 2021

Aug 27, 2021

Jessica Lauren Downey-Barefoot, age 38, died unexpectedly 27 August 2021, following complications related to leukemia treatment. She was born 5 April 1983 to Patricia (Coomer) Barefoot and Kevin Barefoot in Muncie, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Adam Nelson Downey, in his parents’ backyard in Fishers, Indiana on 1 June 2007. They welcomed their son, Zachary Milo, in...

Aug 26, 2021

J. A. Stanley, 77, of Indianapolis passed away August 26, 2021, in Noblesville, Indiana. He was born October 23, 1943, in Carmel, Indiana, to Allan King & Lillian A. (nee Johnson) Stanley. On January 28, 1971, he married the love of his life, Wanda M. Carpenter, and together they raised one child, Heather. J. was a proud veteran, serving 35...

Aug 26, 2021

Aug 26, 2021

Those who knew Ming thought of him more as a son and a brother than simply a friend, coworker or neighbor. He taught us how to love one another well. He was a Catholic convert as a child who found that God gave him lifelong peace and joy. He was a family man, married for 25 years to Lori (Ahner)...

Aug 26, 2021

Nancy Sippy Ashby, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 26, 2021. She was born on April 3, 1930, to the late William L. and Vera L. Sippy in St. Louis, Missouri.

Nancy enjoyed playing cards with her friends, was a mean Bingo player and loved spending time with her family.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Joan (Mike)...

Aug 25, 2021

Christopher Gregory Buis of Indianapolis passed away August 25, 2021 at the age of 29.

He was born December 3, 1991 in Indianapolis to Diane L. Wilson and Gregory D. Buis.

He graduated from Lawrence North High School.  He was a proud member of the Indiana National Guard.

He will be remembered for his big smile, an incredible sense of...

Aug 25, 2021

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Judge Deborah Jean Shook may be viewed via St. Luke’s United Methodist Church website at, https://boxcast.tv/view/shook-celebration-of-life-994884 on September 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm EST.

On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Deborah Jean Shook (“Debbie”), loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 71. Debbie was born April 1, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana...

Aug 25, 2021

Marcia Marie Campbell, 80 of Beech Grove, passed away on Wednesday August 25, 2021. She was born on October 15, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late George M. and Elizabeth M. Clark. Marcia was a very active member in the community. She was a member of the DAR, the Indianapolis Senior Center, the Beech Grove Senior Center, the Valley...

Aug 25, 2021

Brock Allen Puntenney, 41, of Fortville, Indiana, passed away on August 25, 2021, in Oklahoma. He was born on January 1, 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona. Brock was the oldest of two sons raised in Noblesville, Indiana by his parents, Paul and Kathi Puntenney.

Brock was a gifted artist and an inspiration to all who knew him. His desire to express...