Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

May 27, 2021

Richard K. “Kent” Dowell, 78, of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2021. Kent was born in Pekin, IL on March 25, 1943 to parents, William Henry and Florence Elizabeth (Laird) Dowell. He graduated from Pekin High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from DePauw University. Kent worked as a Sales Representative in the Medical...

May 27, 2021

Judy Ann (Hall) Manuel of New Palestine, IN passed away on May 27, 2021 at the age of 73.

She was born August 25, 1947 in Indianapolis to the late James “Buck” G. Hall Sr and Juanita E. (Floerke) Hall.

She attended Arsenal Tech High School and graduated in 1965.  She married the love of her life, Garland J. Manuel...

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Janelle Griffin Palmer, daughter of the late Paul W. and Katie Langley Griffin was born April 15, 1931 in Augusta, Georgia.  She attended the public schools of Columbia County and was a graduate of Tubman High School in Augusta, Georgia.  At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Warren Baptist Church in Augusta.  She...

May 26, 2021

John Michael Jones, 77, of New Palestine passed away on May 26, 2021. John was born on May 4, 1944 to Wilburn E. and Josephine Jones.  John was a 37-year employee of  Citizens Energy Group until retiring in 2001.  John honorably served in the United States Army, spending the majority of his service in Germany, where he met and married...

May 26, 2021

An incredible journey – a wonderful man. Sam Rhinesmith was born in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania to Samuel David and Alice Waite Rhinesmith. He grew up in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, where he attended St. John’s Grade School and graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1947. His early musical training was with the Bellefonte American Legion Junior Band, playing trombone. He played trombone...

May 26, 2021

William “Paul” Johnson of Indianapolis passed away May 26, 2021 at the age of 72.

He was born January 25, 1949 in Monterey, Tennessee to the late William R. Johnson and Delilah Beaty Johnson.

His passions include woodworking and building things with his hands, working in the yard, and playing the guitar and singing. He loved his family and enjoyed...

May 25, 2021

Dianna Lynn McManus, 62 of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday May 25, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William and Cloamae Suiters. Dianna loved her family immensely. Growing up in a large family,  and having a large family herself, she was always surrounded by love. She loved to spend her time at...

May 25, 2021

Scott Patrick West

50, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 25, 2021.  Scott was born on April 14, 1971 in Marion, Kentucky.  He was a metal worker.  He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley DeWitt, Sr., and sister Janie West.  He is survived by his mother, Janet DeWitt; father, Steven West and brothers, Jason and Stanley West. ...

May 25, 2021

Marjorie Wilhelmina Zimmerman Ashby passed away on May 25, 2021, in Zionsville, Indiana.  She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on October 10, 1924 to Henry J. and Matilda (Willman) Zimmerman.  She married the love of her life John S. Ashby and adored her new family (Susan and Martha).  They were married for 20 years and he preceded her in...

May 25, 2021

Jeffrey (Logan) Conner

May 22,1994-May 25,2021 age 27, passed away suddenly at his home in Safford, Az. on May 25,2021. He was the beloved son of Jeffrey Lee Conner of Indianapolis, Ind. And Elaine Noelle Loya (Vigil) of Thatcher, Az. Logan was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 22, 1994 He was the second of seven children.

Logan attended Stephen...

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May 24, 2021

 

Ivan “Bo” Stewart, 83, of Lawrence, passed away suddenly in Indianapolis, Indiana on the evening of Monday, May 24th due to complications from surgery. Born in Goreville, IL on October 29, 1937, to the late Virgil Wayne and Lena (Murphy) Stewart, both of Goreville, IL. Bo grew up in Goreville with his older sister, Alice Mae Stewart (Kirby) formally...

May 24, 2021

Norma Jean Burr Barnett

85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 24, 2021.  Norma was born on March 1, 1936 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to the late William and Minnie Burr.  She was a devoted humanitarian and loved to help others.  She was preceded in death by her late husband, Aderon Barnett and her parents.  She is survived by...

May 24, 2021

Kurt Michael Cummings, 60, of Fishers, IN, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his beloved wife of 33 years, Jody A. Cummings (Thompson) in eternal victory, on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born on April 9, 1961 in Dennison, OH to Charles F. and Janice F. (Wallace) Cummings and was a 1979 graduate of Claymont High School...

May 24, 2021

Richard J. Sandler, 88, died after a short illness on May 24, 2021.  Rich, son of Louis and Betty Sandler,  Rich attended Indiana University and graduated as a Pharmacist from the Butler University School of Pharmacy.  He also served 2 years in the U. S. Navy.

While a student at Butler, Rich began dating Marcie Cohen and they married in...

May 24, 2021

Donald Ullstam, age 82, of Indianapolis, passed away May 24, 2021 in Carmel, IN.  He was born in Hammond, IN on July 22, 1938 the son of the late, Robert and Beverly (Sterling) Ullstam.  He graduated from Hammond High School in 1956 and went on to Indiana University, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics.  It was while he...

May 23, 2021

Alicia Nevaeh “Leci” Whitmore died peacefully on May 23rd, 2021 at Riley Hospital for Children from complications of fibromuscular dysplasia, a condition she had been battling throughout her life.  Though small, Alicia was the strongest person her mother knew. A Junior in the CIP Special Needs Program at Franklin Central High School, she loved school, music, mimicking animals of all...

May 23, 2021

Jean Wilma Gierke of Carmel passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the age of 98. She was born on June 23, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Ralph and Ada Scheidler. Jean attended Purdue University. There, she met her future husband Frank on a double date—though not with each other! The meeting was Providence. Jean and...

May 23, 2021

Richard Topping,76, of Carmel, IN passed away May 23, 2021. He was born July 25, 1944, in Peoria, IL the son of the late Earl J. Topping and Irene (Middendorf) Topping. In 1966 he married Bonnie Ann Topping.

A 1962 graduate of East Peoria High School where he played football, basketball, tennis, and baseball. Tennis was his lifelong passion.  Richard...