Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Markham "Hambone" Blane
Dec 12, 2020
Markham Blane was the son of James J. Blane and Carrie Mae McQueen. He was born on December 23, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He professed a hope in Christ at an early age He attended Indianapolis Public Schools and was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School 1979.
Markham loved eating, skating, swimming, dancing, playing and watching sports, playing cards,...
Richard Edward Hull
Dec 12, 2020
Richard Edward Hull
79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2020. Richard was born on June 28, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Goldie and James Hull. He was a retired painter and vinyl hanger for H. Sims. He was an Army Veteran. He was a member of the North Vernon Moose Lodge, North Vernon AMVETS, American...
Clifford E. Dillon
Dec 11, 2020
Clifford E. Dillon of Indianapolis passed away on December 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81.
He was born October 18, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Joseph W. Dillon and Verneda Dillon Cannon.
Clifford attended Tech High School. He served his country in the US Army. He retired after many years of service for...
Sheila T. Rhoades
Dec 11, 2020
Sheila T. Rhoades, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020 with family close by her bedside after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Sheila was born on May 5, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan to Kenneth J. Tennant and Julia (Donovan) Tennant, who were married in Cleveland and later moved to Bay City to operate the family business...
Ethel L. Rankin
Dec 11, 2020
Ethel L. Rankin of Indianapolis passed away peacefully December 11, 2020 at the age of 94.
Ethel was born August 4, 1926 in Wanamaker, IN to the late John H. and Naomi Hause.
She enjoyed cooking, traveling, puzzles, and long talks with her sisters on the phone. She also collected glassware.
She is survived by her son Jerry L. Rankin...
Michael Edward Clancy
Dec 11, 2020
Michael Edward Clancy, 65, of Cumberland, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2020.
He was born on January 22, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William (Bill) and Sue (McKeehan) Clancy and spent most of his childhood in Indianapolis where he played both high school baseball and football at Warren Central High school. He went to the University of Texas...
Monty Anthony Giver
Dec 11, 2020
Monty Anthony Giver, age 76, of Fort Wayne, IN died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on November 26, 1944 he was the son of the late Keith L. and Cecilia M. (Daub) Giver. He was a 1963 graduate of Peru High School and then attended Purdue University before enlisting to serve his...
Barbara Findley
Dec 11, 2020
Barbara Buskirk Findley
May 21, 1944 – December 11, 2020
Barbara Findley was the wife of G. Robert Findley, Sr. Mrs. Findley was a devout Catholic, an avid reader, volunteer, and animal lover. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the VFW Auxiliary, and many other honorary, volunteer, and service organizations.
Mrs. Findley was best...
Margaret "Peggy" Marie Todd
Dec 11, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Marie Todd of Indianapolis died on December 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 95.
She was born June 14, 1925 to Harold Meid and Frances Greig Tucker.
Our mother Peggy, or “Mama Todd” as she was known at church is now with her Lord Jesus. She worked to accelerate the Kingdom of God...
Gerald "Jerry" Francis Delks
Dec 11, 2020
Gerald Francis Delks “Jerry”, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away December 11th, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 31st, 1930, to parents the late Francis P. and Julia C. (Geisel) Delks.
He graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy from February 1951 until he was honorably...
Billy F. Blythe
Dec 11, 2020
Billy F. Blythe, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020. He was born on May 5, 1945 to the late Grady and Opal Blythe in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.
After moving to Indiana as a young boy he met the love of his life at 16 years old. In 1965 he married Dorothy “Diane” Blythe and together they began...
Robert Dale Fisher
Dec 10, 2020
Robert Dale Fisher, 77 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Bob was born February 11, 1943 in Miami, WV to the late John and Wanda Fisher. He was a graduate of West Virginia Tech.
Bob was a civil engineer for over 50 years, retiring from Beam, Longest, & Neff, LLC. He was an avid golfer and loved spending...
Fredrick Joseph Holdcroft
Dec 10, 2020
Fredrick Joseph Holdcroft
72, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on December 10, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Rose and Donald Holdcroft. He received his masters from Indiana Wesleyan and was magna cum laude of his class. He was a retired engineer at Allison Transmission. He was a member of Chapel Rock...
Charles W. Alstott
Dec 9, 2020
Charles W. Alstott, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away December 9, 2020. He was born in Joliet, Illinois on June 15, 1927 to the late James and Ada Mae Alstott.
After serving in the Navy during WWII, he went to college and then served as a missionary in Haiti for several years. After that, the family moved to Indianapolis. He served...
Charles Robert Mckinsey
Dec 9, 2020
Charles Robert McKinsey, 94, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 9, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1926 in Winamac, Indiana to John and Lessie (Oglesby) McKinsey.
As a child Charles traveled the country, living in many states as his father was an AT&T Construction Foreman, laying long distance cable. He enjoyed the many experiences associated with his...
