Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 13, 2021

Eiko Gifford, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Hoosier Village in Zionsville, IN. She was 92 years old. Eiko was born on January 25, 1929, in Tokyo, Japan, the third of six children born to the late Takashi and Kotoko (Kawashima) Yamada. She was raised in Tokyo, Japan and grew up...

Apr 13, 2021

 

William Robert Leonard (Bob, Bobby, Dad, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Coach, Slick) passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of April 13, 2021.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Hattie Mae (Smith) Leonard and Raymond Albert Leonard.  His sister Madonna Leonard Jackson passed away in 2001 and his sister Darlene Leonard Crynes in 2020.  Also...

Apr 13, 2021

Apr 12, 2021

Alberto (Beto) Nava Palacios, age 40, passed away on Monday April 12th, 2021 at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on March 11, 1981 in Mexico City, Mexico to Eulalia Palacios Decasa and Ismael Nava Nava.

Alberto is survived by his wife Jennifer, children Isabelle, Madison and Alberto; as well as his mother, four sisters and...

Apr 12, 2021

Lori Ann Thompson, 40, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 12, 2021.  She was born on July 24, 1980 in Indianapolis to Charles Michael and the late Michelle (Jenkins) Thompson.

Lori was a graduate of Warren Central High School and earned a bachelor’s from the National College of Business. She worked previously as an office manager with Jackson Hewitt Tax...

Apr 12, 2021

Anita Joan Farmer, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 12th, 2021.

She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Louis Hatch and Mary Ella Parris on October 7th, 1934

Anita enjoyed many activities, but especially coloring, doing puzzles, ceramics, and playing her keyboard. She loved gardening, planting flowers, and birdwatching. Anita will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit,...

Apr 12, 2021

Apr 12, 2021

William Kendall Akers passed away to be with his Lord at the age of 41 years on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. He is the son of Marshall and Jane Akers, and brother to Sarah (nee Akers) Nilsson and Paul Akers. William was born on January 4, 1980 in Allentown, PA where he spent the first part of...

Apr 12, 2021

Mary Sue Harvey, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 12, 2021. Mary was born on February 9, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana as the daughter of Royal and Ethel Clayton. Mary married Bobby G. Harvey on December 4, 1948 in Indianapolis. Mary worked at Indiana Bell Telephone Company for 40+ years before retiring.

Mary was preceded in death by her...

Apr 12, 2021

Harry Louis Green Jr., 84, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 12, 2021.

Born in Aurora, Illinois, on June 7, 1936, Harry served God and others in every season of his life — through his time in the U.S. Air Force, his career as a salesman, and his dedication as a faithful husband and devoted father. Full-time ministry...

Apr 12, 2021

Ingrid Anne-Margret Dietz, 83 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday April 12, 2021. She was born in Gladenbach, Germany to the late Wilhelm and Margret (Echternach) Berger. In addition to raising a family, her career included administrative assistant roles with the US Air Force and Dover Elevator. Later, Ingrid extended her Unit Support volunteer role at the St. Vincent...

Apr 12, 2021

Rose Marie Delaney of Indianapolis passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 12, 2021 at the age of 94.  She embraced life, even a bout with COVID 19 couldn’t slow her down.  Born in Indianapolis on October 5th, 1926 to the late Carl & Frances (Matracia) Glesing.  She grew up in the Meridian Kessler area and graduated from Shortridge...

Apr 11, 2021

Apr 11, 2021

John Bruno Schaeffer Jr. 65, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 11, 2021. John Was born July 11th, 1955 to John Bruno Schaeffer Sr. and Gertrude Schaeffer in Austria. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan Kronick Schaeffer, his daughter Nicole Schaeffer Parks, grandson Xavier Parks, all of Indianapolis, his faithful Labrador companion Sadie: as well as...

Apr 11, 2021

Kenneth L. Carlson, 85, of Fishers, IN, passed away on April 11, 2021.  He was born January 15, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan to Leonard and Dorothy (Papke)  Carlson.  He attended St. Peter Lutheran School, followed by Concordia High School in Ft. Wayne, where he also attended junior college, intending to become a pastor.  Teaching, however, became his calling, and he...

Apr 11, 2021

Bonnie Mae Terry Neiswinger, age 93, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She worked 30 years at Fort Harrison, retiring in 1982. She was married to James E. Neiswinger until his death in 1994. Also predeceasing her were her daughter, Delight Mae Neiswinger, who passed away in 2008 and her grandson, James Neiswinger, Jr., who died in...

Apr 11, 2021

Anne Wynelle (Davis) Billings 89, of Avon, IN died on April 11, 2021. Anne was born on August 29, 1931 in Macon, Georgia to Rev. Thomas E. and Rosa Belle (Flowers) Davis. Anne was a lifelong learner and teacher. She taught the last 15 of her 33-year teaching career at Stephen Decatur Elementary in Indianapolis.

Anne was a long-time member...

Apr 10, 2021

Apr 10, 2021

Barbara Garland was born on May 31, 1931 to the late Lloyd and Laverne (Holder) Byasee.  She loved the Lord with all her heart and made it her mission to love others and introduce them to Jesus Christ.

The other loves of her life were her son, Steven; daughter, Joetta; daughter-in-law, Michelle and two grandchildren, Robert and Grace.

Memorial contributions...

Apr 10, 2021

Leonard “Lenn” Stephen Milewski 90 of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away April 10, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.  Lenn was born on September 03, 1930 to Alexander and Anna (Patalan) Milewski.  Lenn attended Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan then Eastern Michigan University.  Lenn worked at General Motors Corporation as an accountant for 34 years before retiring. ...