Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Tonya Shabet Merchant
Dec 13, 2020
Tonya Shabet Merchant was introduced to the world on December 20, 1972 by her loving parents, Neville and Dana Merchant. She left her mark on the world, but was called home on December 13, 2020.
Tonya was an all-natural athlete and excelled at track, being trained under the wing of the legendary Wilma Rudolph. She competed in the Scarbrough Peace...
Robert "Bob" C. Clancy
Dec 13, 2020
Robert (Bob) C. Clancy, age 83 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully in his home on December 13th, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family. He will be greatly missed by the many people who love him. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and always said that his family was his greatest accomplishment in his life. He was...
Shirley H Cochran
Dec 13, 2020
Shirley Cochran: The Man, The Myth, The Legend!
Shirley was the best Husband, Brother, Dad, Papa, Uncle and friend to everyone. He never knew a stranger.
He was a true Angel on earth! He had a heart of gold and he dedicated his life to serving the Lord, his family and helping anyone who needed it.
He loved his farm...
James E. Neal
Dec 13, 2020
James E. Neal,
82, of Wilkinson, Indiana died peacefully on December 13, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis Indiana on March 8, 1938 to the late Edward and Mary Jo Neal. He was baptized at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church where he was also a member upon his death.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents and his...
Joan Y Cleveland
Dec 12, 2020
Joan Y. Cleveland (84) of Indianapolis, Indiana went to be with the Lord on 12/12/2020 at 12:45 AM at her near west-side home. Born July 05, 1936 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Arthur and Ruby (Hershberger) Ryan. Joan graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1954. She then attended Butler University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education...
Markham "Hambone" Blane
Dec 12, 2020
Markham Blane was the son of James J. Blane and Carrie Mae McQueen. He was born on December 23, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He professed a hope in Christ at an early age He attended Indianapolis Public Schools and was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School 1979.
Markham loved eating, skating, swimming, dancing, playing and watching sports, playing cards,...
Richard Edward Hull
Dec 12, 2020
Richard Edward Hull
79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2020. Richard was born on June 28, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Goldie and James Hull. He was a retired painter and vinyl hanger for H. Sims. He was an Army Veteran. He was a member of the North Vernon Moose Lodge, North Vernon AMVETS, American...
Clifford E. Dillon
Dec 11, 2020
Clifford E. Dillon of Indianapolis passed away on December 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81.
He was born October 18, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Joseph W. Dillon and Verneda Dillon Cannon.
Clifford attended Tech High School. He served his country in the US Army. He retired after many years of service for...
Sheila T. Rhoades
Dec 11, 2020
Sheila T. Rhoades, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020 with family close by her bedside after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Sheila was born on May 5, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan to Kenneth J. Tennant and Julia (Donovan) Tennant, who were married in Cleveland and later moved to Bay City to operate the family business...
Ethel L. Rankin
Dec 11, 2020
Ethel L. Rankin of Indianapolis passed away peacefully December 11, 2020 at the age of 94.
Ethel was born August 4, 1926 in Wanamaker, IN to the late John H. and Naomi Hause.
She enjoyed cooking, traveling, puzzles, and long talks with her sisters on the phone. She also collected glassware.
She is survived by her son Jerry L. Rankin...
Michael Edward Clancy
Dec 11, 2020
Michael Edward Clancy, 65, of Cumberland, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2020.
He was born on January 22, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William (Bill) and Sue (McKeehan) Clancy and spent most of his childhood in Indianapolis where he played both high school baseball and football at Warren Central High school. He went to the University of Texas...
Monty Anthony Giver
Dec 11, 2020
Monty Anthony Giver, age 76, of Fort Wayne, IN died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on November 26, 1944 he was the son of the late Keith L. and Cecilia M. (Daub) Giver. He was a 1963 graduate of Peru High School and then attended Purdue University before enlisting to serve his...
Barbara Findley
Dec 11, 2020
Barbara Buskirk Findley
May 21, 1944 – December 11, 2020
Barbara Findley was the wife of G. Robert Findley, Sr. Mrs. Findley was a devout Catholic, an avid reader, volunteer, and animal lover. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the VFW Auxiliary, and many other honorary, volunteer, and service organizations.
Mrs. Findley was best...
Margaret "Peggy" Marie Todd
Dec 11, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Marie Todd of Indianapolis died on December 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 95.
She was born June 14, 1925 to Harold Meid and Frances Greig Tucker.
Our mother Peggy, or “Mama Todd” as she was known at church is now with her Lord Jesus. She worked to accelerate the Kingdom of God...
Gerald "Jerry" Francis Delks
Dec 11, 2020
Gerald Francis Delks “Jerry”, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away December 11th, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 31st, 1930, to parents the late Francis P. and Julia C. (Geisel) Delks.
He graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy from February 1951 until he was honorably...
