Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Jacqueline Dean Wiles
May 18, 2021
Jacqueline Dean Wiles entered this world at home in Indianapolis on a full moon April 18, 1935 and departed this life at home in Indianapolis on a new, waxing moon on May 18, 2021. She left peacefully and painlessly, gradually slipping away after several years of increasing dementia.
She was preceded in death by her mother Emma Dean Miller Wiles...
Crimine Lou Walther
May 18, 2021
Crimine “Crimmie” Lou Walther, 88, of Indianapolis was called to Heaven May 18, 2021. Although her life began and ended Indianapolis, she also lived in Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, California, Hawaii, and Illinois. Crimmie was ahead of her time as a successful, female, commercial-lines insurance agent in a male-dominated industry. She retired as Vice President of Gregory & Appel Insurance and...
Barbara L. Brown
May 18, 2021
Barbara L. Brown of Indianapolis passed away May 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 74.
She was born August 20, 1946 in Indianapolis to the late Herbert William Young and Lucille M. Payne.
She spent her career working in assembly for RCA, and as a deli clerk for Kroger and later Meijer where she retired.
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Charles R Comer
May 18, 2021
Charles R. Comer, age 78 of Speedway, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Charles (Chuck) was born in October 21, 1942 to Charles F. and Beulah M. (Porter) Comer in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Chuck was a “West Sider” through and through. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1960. Chuck maintained several...
Stephen "Steve" Robert Hendricks
May 17, 2021
Stephen Robert Hendricks, 63, of Indianapolis passed away on May 17, 2021 after a long, hard fought battle. He was born on July 30, 1957 in Indianapolis to Robert Hendricks and the late Arlene Jacks. Steve has been a hard worker all his life—whether it was at his job or in his yard. He enjoyed the outdoors, animals, and his...
Donald R. Wells
May 17, 2021
Donald R. Wells, 90, of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 17, 2021. He was born January 16, 1931 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Arvil and Dorothy (Kaelber) Wells. Donald was a Tool and Die Maker for Western Electric for 30 years retiring in 1985. He proudly served in the U S Army during the Korean War. Donald was a...
Kelly Lynn Cronkhite
May 17, 2021
Kelly Lynn Cronkhite, 23, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021.
Kelly was the most loving and compassionate person you could hope to meet, who did so freely and with depth. Kelly was beautiful inside and out. She was strong, spoke her mind, believed in what was right, and had an amazing passion for helping others. She was...
Robert E Covey
May 17, 2021
Robert E Covey died peacefully in his home on May 19, 2021. He was lovingly referred to as Bobby by family and friends. Bobby was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 25, 1947. The first born of four siblings, he was a hard worker, and at the age of 14, lied to get a job as a Pepsi-Cola driver in...
Roberta A. Nelson
May 17, 2021
Roberta A. Nelson, 89, of Indianapolis, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister passed away May 17, 2021, in her home surrounded by family. She was born April 17, 1932, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late John and Charlotte (VanSickle) McConnell. She married Fred A. Nelson on October 21, 1955.
Roberta was a graduate of Warren Central High School class...
Nina "Beth" Gunyon
May 16, 2021
Nina Beth Hensley Gunyon, 53, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away May 16th, 2021. She was born in Marion, Indiana, October 21st, 1967, to parents Nina Darlene “Dee” Aguilar and The Late Donald Wayne Hensley.
She graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1986.
On August 3rd, 1991, Beth married the love of her life, Eric C. Gunyon. They shared 30...
Patricia "Trish" Karen Haley
May 15, 2021
Patricia (Trish) Haley passed away May 15th in Chicago, Illinois. She was born September 25, 1957. Trish graduated from North Central High School and was also a proud graduate of Western Kentucky University where she enjoyed her time as a Hilltopper. She studied interior design and moved to Chicago to pursue her career. Trish was passionate about the big city...
Robert C. Riedlinger Jr.
May 14, 2021
Robert C. Riedlinger Jr., 86 of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday May 14, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on January 31, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert C. and Sarah M. Riedlinger. Robert loved country music, dancing around, and spending time outdoors. Whether camping in various places, or golfing and fishing, he loved...
Madeline Elaine Palmer
May 14, 2021
Madeline Elaine Palmer, age 88, died at home on May 14, 2021. She is survived by her children: Patricia and John Nichols, Don and Carolyn Palmer, Barbara and William Tait, and Marsha and Guy M. East, along with 13 grandchildren and 24+ great grandchildren; sister in law, Julie Zaring; and 15 nieces and nephews. Her parents, Doyle and Gladys Zaring;...
Yung-Hui Lee
May 14, 2021
Yung-Hui Lee of Carmel, Indiana passed away on May 14, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Hui-Ju Chen and two children. He was a loving companion to his wife for 30 years and dedicated father to his children.
Yung lived an extraordinary and full life. He enjoyed movies. He was an inspiration to many people. He pampered his family...
Lida Collins
May 14, 2021
Lida Collins, 70, of Indianapolis passed away on May 14, 2021. He was born in Hazzard, Kentucky on November 16th, 1950, to parents Harry and Marie (Duff) Collins. He worked for many years at Sani Serve until retirement. Lida will be missed sorely by all the lives he has touched.
Lida is survived by his son, Dennis L. Mink; his...
Pegeen Lee 'Peggie' Rosales
May 14, 2021
Pegeen Lee “Peggie” Rosales was born a twin on September 24, 1949 in Braham, MN to the late Bert O. and Ruth G. (Kline) Brown.
Peggie, raised in Minnesota, worked from a young age of 9 in a truck stop diner her parents owned. At the age of 17, she met her husband Rey Rosales in Minnesota. They soon married...
Bonnie M. Chastain
May 13, 2021
Bonnie Marie (Powers) Chastain, 79, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on May 13, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1942 to parents, Durward E. and Margaret C. (Lewis) Powers. Bonnie attended Marion High School and graduated from Concannon High School. She then attended Indiana State University. Bonnie worked for as a property manager at Keystone Crossing Company during her...
John Albert Onda
May 13, 2021
John Albert Onda, 90, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on May 13, 2021. John was born in Gary, IN on June 28, 1930 to parents, John and Mary (Hocza) Onda. John served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. During his career, John worked as a branch manager for I.B.M, retiring in 1989.
John was...
