Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Edna Catherine Nuckles
Jan 16, 2021
Edna Catherine Nuckles, 86, of Beech Grove, IN, passed away January 16, 2021. She was born on December 9, 1934 to the late John Walter and Clara Patricia Nolan.
She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and went on to work as a computer operator in environmental management. When she wasn’t working, she was a dedicated mother and member of...
Jimmy Harl Reynolds
Jan 15, 2021
Jimmy Harl Reynolds of Indianapolis died on January 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 79.
He was born January 29, 1941 in Fresno, California to the late Jesse Harl and Mildred Elizabeth Reynolds.
Jimmy had several classes in electric auditing, HVAC and boilers systems. He worked for Melvin Simon and Associates for 32 years developing...
Kay Ellen Gootee
Jan 15, 2021
Kay Ellen Gootee, 85 of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly January 15, 2021. She was born October 24, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kay retired from the Indianapolis Public School System as an Administrative Assistant. She loved spending time with her family and was a faithful member of St. Ann Catholic Church where she volunteered numerous hours lending a helping hand...
Michael Burns
Jan 14, 2021
Michael Burns, 68, of Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, passed away January 14th, 2021. He was born July 12th, 1952, in Indianapolis, to parents Laverne and Mary (Davis) Burns.
Michael graduated from Warren Central high school and continued his education at Ball State University.
He proudly served his country in the United State Air Force.
Michael was a sports enthusiast, following...
Alton Odin Dahl
Jan 14, 2021
Alton Odin Dahl, 92 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away January 14, 2021. He was born in Minnesota on February 15, 1928 to the late Ananias and Maria (Huseby) Dahl. Alton retired from the State of Indiana where he worked as a Carpenter. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Alton was a member of...
Loretta Salmon
Jan 14, 2021
Loretta Salmon (Shellenberger), 78, of Indianapolis passed away on January 14, 2021. Loretta was born in Rome, Indiana on August 10, 1942 to the late George and Daisy Shellenberger. She loved her family dearly and will be missed sorely by all the lives she touched.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Salmon Sr.; her beloved children, Bonnie (Tim)...
Donna Marie Franz
Jan 14, 2021
Donna Marie Franz
Las Vegas, NV – Donna Marie Franz, 69, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on January 14, 2021. She was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana to Henry and Ann Franz and was the second child of six.
Donna attended Lady Wood High School and continued her education at Butler University. Donna received a Master of Business...
Geraldine Patterson-Browder
Jan 14, 2021
Ms. Geraldine Patterson-Browder, was born on July 27, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Frank Patterson and Velma Jones-Patterson who both precede her in death.
At the age of eleven, Geraldine lost her father to Leukemia, leaving her to be raised by her mother, with whom she dearly adored and shared a very close bond. Velma instilled in Geraldine the importance...
William Edward "Butch" Johnson
Jan 14, 2021
William Edward “Butch” Johnson, 62 of Indianapolis, IN passed away January 14, 2021. He was born December 11, 1958 to Larry and Betty Jean (Frame) Johnson. Butch had worked for Full Beauty Brands as a Returns Clerk for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Butch is survived by his loving wife Alice (Teter) Johnson,...
Nancy Lynn Sohl
Jan 14, 2021
Nancy L. (Belknap) Sohl passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born June 1950 in St. Louis, MO. to Bob and Doris (Roller) Belknap. Nancy graduated from York High School, Elmhurst, IL in 1968. Received her degree in Education from Drake University, Des Moines, IA. in 1972 and her Masters in Teaching degree from National Lewis University, Evanston, IL. She taught...
Donna Lee Johnson
Jan 14, 2021
Donna Lee Johnson
87, of Zionsville, passed away on January 14, 2021. She was born on December 17, 1933 in Terre Haute, Indiana as the daughter of Arthur and Stella Strain.
Donna had a kind and giving heart. Her family was everything to her and she was loved by all who knew her. Donna enjoyed camping in her younger years...
Dorothy Leah Habig
Jan 14, 2021
Dorothy Leah (Grigsby) Habig joined her high school sweetheart, Louis C. Habig, early in the morning of January 14, 2021 in eternal life. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Edith (Utt) and Carl R. Grigsby, her husband, Louis C. Habig, her younger brother, C. Harold Grigsby, and one niece. She is survived by her sons, John (Jenny) and Steven (Anne);...
Pauline (Nibbs) Freeman
Jan 14, 2021
Pauline Nibbs Freeman was born December 11, 1942, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Pauline’s parents were Abner Nibbs, Jr., and Ceola Wade Nibbs. Her parents moved from Chicago, Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana with their other children at an early age. Pauline received her education at Wendell Phillips (63) grade school and Crispus Attucks High School. Pauline confessed her...
Herschel "Leroy" Rance
Jan 14, 2021
Herschel “LeRoy” Rance of Indianapolis passed away on January 14, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born February 1, 1947 in Indianapolis to the Late Herschel and Mable Rance.
LeRoy went to school through the 10th grade and grew up in Indianapolis. His first job was working at the Steer-In for a few years. He worked at a...
Jane Patten Fay
Jan 13, 2021
Jane Patten Fay
Jane Patten Fay, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Thursday, January 13, at Hoosier Village Retirement Community in Indianapolis. She was 98.
A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, she was born August 7, 1923 to Margaret and Franklin W. Strohm. Following graduation from Shortridge High School, she attended Salem College and Duke University where she made...
Richard W. Maxey
Jan 13, 2021
Richard W. Maxey, 63 of Indianapolis, IN passed away January 13, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1957 in Indianapolis to the late Kenneth and Miriam(Boswell) Maxey, Sr. Richard was a Musician, playing the Bass Guitar and a Tattoo Artist. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved and knew him. Richard is survived by his loving...
Susan Lee Kunze
Jan 13, 2021
Susan Lee Kunze, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home on January 13th 2021. She was 74.
Susan was born to Doris and Matthew Shaw in 1946. After graduating from Pike High School in 1964, she pursued her dreams of becoming a Registered Nurse, graduating from Evansville College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1968. After...
Margaret Ann Reisinger
Jan 13, 2021
Margaret Ann Reisinger, 69 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021. She was born on November 19, 1951 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Donald Bernard and Rita Alexander Butler.
Margo loved people. She made everyone she met feel special because they were special to her. Margo had an engaging personality that brought out the best in...
