Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 22, 2020

Bernice Eubanks, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, October 22nd, 2020. She was born January 27th, 1940, in Pine Hill, Kentucky to Sollie and Edyth Allen.

On February 14th, 1993, she married Michael Eubanks. They spent 27 wonderful years together.

Bernice worked for Farm Bureau Insurance for 18 years and retired in 1995.

She was...

Oct 22, 2020

Barton James Hoffman, 56, of Youngs Creek Lane,Camby, IN, died in his residence at 9:45 am on October 22nd, 2020. James was born on December 16th, 1963, in Quezon City, Philippines to Dr. Coralie Jeanne Hoffman “McElroy” and Ronald Albert Hoffman. James served in the U.S Navy as a Corpsman, had an illustrious career as a police officer where he...

Oct 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Abraham E. Fontanilla, MD, age 77, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at his home in Zionsville, Indiana, on October 21, 2020. Born April 17, 1943, in the Philippines, Abe graduated in 1969 from medical school at Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila, after which he started training in Neurosurgery at North General Hospital, where he would...

Oct 21, 2020

Elizabeth Cumming Jobe died peacefully Wednesday at her home in Carmel, Indiana surrounded by her husband and her two pets, Simon and Cisco.  She will be welcomed into God’s kingdom.  She was born to the late Simon Cumming and Elizabeth Burris in Pensacola FL.  Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband Ron, of 35 years, and Havanese babies Simon and...

Oct 21, 2020

Thomas Anthony Reisinger, 70 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday October 21, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1950 in Dayton, OH to the late Paul and Mary Lou Reisinger.

Tom loved to spend time with his family. Whether it was sitting in front of the fire watching tv with Margo, or sitting on the sidelines watching his grandchildren,...

Oct 21, 2020

Emily (Fetzer) Haile, 60, Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 21, 2020.  She was born on May 13, 1960 in The Bronx, New York City, New York to parents, Albert Fetzer and Emily (Herbert) Ohab.

Emily earned her master’s degree in Social Work from the IU School of Social Work.  She served with several organizations throughout her career, most recently...

Oct 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away October 21, 2020. She was born on April 10, 1930, in Huntington, West Virginia to the late George O. and Nelle E. Strachan.

After high school, she went to work in retail, married Don Mitchell, was a wife and mother. She returned to work in accounting as Vice President and Treasurer of...

Oct 21, 2020

Brenda L. Lyon, PhD, CNS, RN went home to be with the Lord and both of her parents, Robert (1979) and Thelma (2020) on October 21, 2020.

Brenda had a very rich career in nursing as a Professor at Indiana University School of Nursing.  She was a popular professor for 39 years, teaching in both the masters and PhD programs.

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Oct 20, 2020

Mary Virginia (Taylor) Francisco, 95, Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 20, 2020.  Mary was born on May 9, 1925 to parents Clarence and Ruth (Mauch) Taylor.  She is survived by her sister, Alice Grandfield of Big Rapids, MI; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Marjorie Francisco; step-grandchildren, Brad and Wendi; 17 nieces and nephews; as well as a host of...

Oct 20, 2020

Frederick R. Offutt passed away on October 20, 2020 at the age of 86. Fred died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 21, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fred was a graduate of Butler University in 1956. Upon graduation, he served two years active duty in the US Army Caribbean Forces. After serving six...

Oct 20, 2020

Delilah Mae Neal, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on October 20th, 2020. She was born May 12th, 1929, in Indianapolis, to parents Vivian and Helen (Lester) Beatley.

She graduated from Howe High School.

On September 5th, 1947 she married the love of her life, Herbert Neal. They spent 73 wonderful years together.

Delilah worked many jobs...

Oct 19, 2020

Oct 19, 2020

Debi Duppstadt and her twin brother Robert were born in 1958 in Fort Worth, Texas to their parents, Lois and Jay Robert “Duppy” Duppstadt, and welcomed by her sisters, Carol Zimmerman and Gayle York. The Duppstadts lived in Hurst, Texas, home of Bell Helicopter, where Duppy worked as an aeronautical engineer. Their ultramodern home, designed by Duppy, was always filled...

Oct 19, 2020

Richard A. Fields, of Indianapolis, passed away October 19th, 2020. He was born in Hymera, Indiana on January 13th, 1924 to parents Austin and Bertha (Nelson) Fields.

Richard graduated from Owensburg High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific during World War II.

Richard married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Fletcher....

Oct 18, 2020

Gavin William Hatheway

13, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 18, 2020. He was born on March 31, 2007 in Putnam County, Indiana.  Gavin attended Robey Elementary School and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center.

Gavin was a smart, handsome, loveable young man.  His creativeness and passion was always working overtime no matter what he was doing.  Whether he...

Oct 17, 2020

Lloyd “Ed” Edward Skeel, 75, passed away unexpectedly on October 17th, 2020. Ed leaves behind his loving wife Linda of 53 years, son Shawn Skeel, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandson Storm Skeel, granddaughter Heather McHenry, grandson Thomas Riffe and his wife Courtney, granddaughter Danielle Riffe, great-grandchildren Airianna and Ayden, and sisters Dolores Swallow and Debby Green.

Ed is preceded in death by...

Oct 17, 2020

Dulcy L. Russell

84, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born on June 15, 1936 in Monroe County, Kentucky as the daughter of Fowler “Jeff” and Mary Gearlds.

Dulcy realized at a young age that minorities were not treated right and decided she would try to change her world. She made it her goal to treat...