Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Feb 1, 2021

Services will be held privately on Friday, February 5, 2021.  The service may be viewed virtually by clicking HERE.

OBITUARY:

Levora Oden Wade

Indianapolis – Levora Oden Wade journeyed from this earthly home to reunite with her loving husband Charles Dandy Wade, Sr. to be in the presence of our Lord God in Heaven.  She completed her transition on Monday,...

Feb 1, 2021

Mr. Andrew George Washington Orr, Jr. was born on January 15, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Andrew George Washington, Sr. and Rebecca Durham. He attended IPS Schools #23 and #17 and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. He confessed his hope in Christ at an early age as a member of Beulah Baptist Church.

On December 25, 1955,...

Jan 31, 2021

Jan 31, 2021

Jan 31, 2021

Indianapolis, Indiana.  January 31, 2021

Samuel (Jack) Bartley, gently passed on in peace at age 89 years. He was the last surviving of 9 children including brothers Bob, Irvin, Ivan, and Bill and sisters Rebecca, Wanda, Ann, and Betty.

Jack had a gift for making friendships which lasted his whole life.  He was a proud graduate of George Washington HS,...

Jan 31, 2021

Bill, better known as “Bear” to his family and friends, 77, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on January 31, 2021. Born September 9, 1943, to Lowell and Julia (Petrie) Wood. Residing in Carmel most of his life, he graduated from Westfield High School in 1961.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Laura (LaPlaunt) Wood, his...

Jan 30, 2021

Kerry Lawrence Steeno, age 72, residing in Hancock County, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Kerry was born on May 8, 1948 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Donald Lawrence and Eunice (Dewitt) Steeno.  He was a graduate of Preble High in Green Bay, WI and attended University of Wisconsin Green Bay...

Jan 30, 2021

Kerryn S. Hartman of Indianapolis passed away peacefully with her family at her side on January 30, 2021 at the age of 75.

She spent 42 years working as the Director’s Assistant at the Finance Center at Fort Harrison. Her hobbies included working in the yard, enjoying her flowers, and shopping. She enjoyed going to the beach. She dedicated her...

Jan 30, 2021

Robert Jackson Cain passed away on January 30, 2021 at the age of 81.  Robert was born in Port Deposit, Maryland on September 18, 1939, the 12th of 13 children born to his parents, Benjamin and Pearline (Boddy) Cain.  Robert graduated from George Washington High School in Elkton, MD.

Following high school, Robert began a long career with the U.S....

Jan 30, 2021

Dennis ‘Jack’ Horner, 70 of Greenfield, passed away on Saturday January 30, 2021 after an extended illness.  He was born  May 16, 1950 in Niles, Michigan to the late Everett Horner and Naomi ‘Blue Eyes’ Clark.  Jack was a lifelong Kokomo resident where he previously owned/operated Ray’s Drive for several years.  Jack retired from Chrysler (Kokomo transmission plant) after 28...

Jan 30, 2021

Larry Forrest, 84, passed away on January 30, 2021 in South Carolina.

Larry was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1936. He studied accounting at Butler University and enjoyed a long career at RCA Records (later BMG). An avid motorsports fan, he also enjoyed rooting for the Colts and riding motorcycles.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Rebecca (Kurt) Hozak. He...

Jan 29, 2021

Luther Ray Jones 87, of Indianapolis, departed this life Friday, January 29, 2021 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Ray was born January 12, 1934 in Bowling Green, KY to the late Sidney and Mayme Jones. He was the youngest of six siblings, one brother and four sisters who all predeceased Ray.

In addition to multiple nieces, nephews and...

Jan 29, 2021

Sharon R. Ellington, 75, of Carmel passed away on January 29, 2021. She was born on February 21, 1945, in Loogootee, the daughter of the late James and Rosemary (Summers) Strange. She married Douglas Ellington on April 8, 1978.

Sharon grew up on the Eastside of Indianapolis attending Our Lady of Lourdes and Scecina High School.  Times with her tight...

Jan 29, 2021

Elizabeth B. Detty (aka Betty, Grandma, and Gigi) passed away peacefully with her family at her side on January 29, 2021 at the age of 98.

She is survived by her daughter Debbie S. Lavely (Jim) and son Robert D. Detty (Nancy). She is also survived by four grandchildren Robyn (Mike) Wauligman, Ashley (Brett) Buhl, Jennifer “Little Betty” (Andrew) Chalko,...

Jan 29, 2021

Jack A. Freund, 88, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 29, 2021. He was born April 10, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN to the late August and Ethel Freund. Jack was a retired Truck Driver for Renner’s Express after 38 years and went on to start Freund Trucking after his retirement. He served in the U S Marine Corp during...

Jan 28, 2021

Earl M. Click of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2021.  He was 95 years old.  He is survived by: his wife of 70 years, Harriett M. Click, his son, Steven Click, his two daughters, Janet Fitzherbert and Kathleen Swinford, his daughter-in-law, Joyce Click, and his two sons-in-law, Tim Taylor and Robert Swinford.  Earl is also survived by his...

Jan 28, 2021

Larry William Houldson, 77, of Speedway, passed away peacefully January 28, 2021. During his illness, his loving wife of nearly 44 years, Mary Houldson, only left his side to allow for family visitation restrictions implemented by hospice regulations.

Larry was born in Clinton, Indiana to Scott and Marjorie (Adams) Houldson. He was a member of Speedway Christian where he served...

Jan 28, 2021

William Karl (Bill) Bissey, 80, died January 28, 2021, in Fishers, Indiana.  He was a resident of Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers.

Bill was born August 18, 1940, in Columbus, Indiana, to Harry Carl and Mary M. (Fleming) Bissey.

He graduated from Columbus, Indiana Senior High School in 1958 and went on to acquire two degrees in finance from...

Jan 28, 2021

Frances M. ‘Pat’ Earle, 95, passed away in Greenwood, her family with her, on January 28, 2021.

She was born May 25, 1925 in Cumberland, Indiana, the 5th child of Claude & Edith Foxworthy. She was raised in & around Broad Ripple (Indianapolis), and graduated from Broad Ripple High School as class vice president in 1943. Her future husband was...

Jan 28, 2021

Judith Kay Steimel, 79, passed away on January 28, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 9, 1941 to the late Wilma Eggerding. Judith was as a Customer Service Representative in the communications industry for many years—working at Indiana Bell, AT&T, and IUPUI. She was a member of the American Women’s’ Business Association, Red Hats Society, and a...