Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Feb 9, 2021

Michael Wayne Sparks, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 9, 2021.  He was born on September 14, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Donald and Betty (Justus) Sparks.

Mike enjoyed many activities including basketball, camping, fishing, NASCAR, and football.

He is survived by his children; daughter, Connie Sparks Morrison (Gary Morrison) and son, William Sparks (Shelli Greenwalt); grandchildren,...

Feb 8, 2021

John “JJ” C. Beechler, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away February 8th, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis on December 31st, 1944 to parents Vernet and June (Merriman) Beechler.

JJ graduated from Warren Central High School.

After 36 years, JJ retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a proud member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, and the Moose Lodge.

JJ was...

Feb 8, 2021

Rosa M. Betker,81, of Indianapolis, passed away February 8th, 2021. She was born in Jackson County, Tennessee to parents Howard and Bonnie (Mayberry) Dixon.

On Christmas Eve, 1956, she married the love of her life, Raymond Betker. They shared 65 wonderful years together.

Rosa was a loving woman with a big heart. She had a great relationship with God, and...

Feb 8, 2021

Funeral Recording

Due to COVID, many people were not able to attend the funeral. The recording from the funeral can be referenced below.

https://youtu.be/frsSDU-0pBk

Virtual Repass

Due to COVID, we hosted a virtual ‘open mic’ experience for family, friends, colleagues, and those who have met Valinda to express their love for her. The experience was hosted by the JumpStart Advisory...

Feb 8, 2021

Carl Kelpis 83, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly from pneumonia and coronary disease complications on Monday, February 8, 2021.  Carl was born in Palsmane, Latvia and fled from communist forces to the United States with his immediate family in the early 1940s as a child.  His family immigrated through New Orleans and settled initially in Kansas before moving to...

Feb 8, 2021

Irene Clementine Davis, 82, of Indianapolis Indiana passed away on February 8, 2021. She was born on October 4, 1938 in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late Arlen and Dorothy Newman.

After completing high school, she began work at 16 years old with Indiana Bell Telecommunications and worked as a telephone operator for 35 years until her retirement. Beyond her work,...

Feb 7, 2021

Frances D. Haynes, 85, of Carmel, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. Frances was born October 22, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN. She spent her career in bookkeeping and accounting and also had her own business. She worked at Johnston Container and finished her career as Controller for CeCorr Inc.

Frances was married for 70 years to William “Bill” Haynes, who...

Feb 7, 2021

Howard Kochell of Indianapolis passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, just hours into his 63rd birthday.  His wife, Ruth, and his children, Sara, Jaclyn, Drew and Michael sat vigil during a two-week hospitalization at Community North Hospital.  Howard had a distinguished career as an attorney at Barnes & Thornburg, litigating cases throughout the country, beginning in 1983.  He was an...

Feb 7, 2021

Bette Jane (Combs) Green, passed away on February 7, 2021.  Bette was born in Bloomfield, Indiana on February 28, 1940 to parents, Max and Lena (Randalls) Combs.  She graduated from Bloomfield High School and attended Indiana Central College.

During her career, Bette worked as Assistant Director of Transportation for Perry Township Schools.

Bette loved life, her family and was always...

Feb 7, 2021

Sharon Louise Brandt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021. Born on March 7, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana to Judge Paul A. Pfister and Mary (Given) Pfister, the young family soon relocated to Indianapolis, where she spent most of her life.

Sharon graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1948. As a voice...

Feb 7, 2021

Carol Anne Downton, 77, of Indianapolis Indiana passed away February 7, 2021 at Bickford of Carmel. She was born on November 15, 1943 in Indianapolis to the late Clarence E. and Dolores A. Downton.

Carol graduated from Holy Trinity Grade School in 1957, Saint Mary Academy in 1961 and attended Marian College before receiving her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in...

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Thelma Mae Frances West, 103, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021.  Thelma was born April 9, 1917 to the late Charles Youree and Estella (Hayes) Youree, who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Fred West, two sisters, and one brother.  Thelma was affectionately known as “Auntie” to everyone she...

Feb 6, 2021

James A. “Jim” Rohl, 78 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away February 6, 2021. He was born May 11, 1942 in Leopold, Indiana to the late Vern and Elsie (Schellenberg) Rohl. Jim was a Machine Repairman for Allison Transmission for over 30 years retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Hope Baptist Church, the Loyal Order of the Moose,...

Feb 6, 2021

Frank Allen Hayes

77, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on February 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Frank was born on July 3, 1943 in Celina Tennessee to the late George and Myrtle Hayes.  He was a retired welder of 43 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hayes and his parents.  He is survived by his children,...

Feb 6, 2021

Stephen Arthur Koers

Stephen A. Koers, 75, died February 6, 2021 at Community Hospital North. He was born September 18, 1945, the 4th of 7 children to Raymond and Roberta Koers. Steve is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Elaine (Koers) Roberts. Survivors include his wife Sandy (Wheatley) Koers, children: Steve (Kathy) Koers, Mark (Dawn) Koers, Matt...

Feb 5, 2021

Mike Foley, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called home by his heavenly Father on Friday February 5th, 2021. Born on February 12th, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio he was the son of Donald and Rosemary Foley. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mike worked as a sales engineer for Metalworking Machinery Systems for 26...