Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

Dr. Neil R. Strickland passed away peacefully in Carmel, Indiana on May 1st. He was born on December 10th, 1930 to Norvin and Goldie (Atkins) Strickland. Neil grew up in Broad Ripple. He was an Eagle Scout, and a proud graduate of Shortridge High School. He married the love of his life, Pat Trunick in 1954. They both shared a...

May 1, 2020

Lucille Faletic

Born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on June 24th, 1941.

Departed on May 1st, 2020 and resided in Clayton, Indiana.

Lucille (Trivett) Faletic passed on May 1st, 2020 at the age of 78. Lucy was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on June 24th, 1941 to the parents of Dan and Stella (Whitis) Trivett. She was retired from Cracker Barrel...

May 1, 2020

Victor Royce Edwards, aka VRE, 82 of Noblesville, passed away on Friday May 1, 2020. He was born on August 17, 1937 in Merom, IN, to the late Harold Perry and Doris Edwards. An athletic prodigy in high school, and always larger than life, Vic was a member of Sigma Chi’s “Chapter Eternal” at Butler University from 1955 to 1959,...

May 1, 2020

Cathy Jo Frazer, 62 of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 1, 2020. She was born January 23, 1958 to the late Emanuel Cole and Dorothy E. (Baker) Garl. Cathy was a Montessori Teacher for IPS School#67 for 17 years retiring in 2010. She loved being a teacher and the students she taught meant the world to her. She was a...

May 1, 2020

Jack K. Riner, M.D.

The long and full life of Dr. Jack K. Riner came to a close on 1 May 2020. Born on the 8th of August 1926 to Keifer and Nona (Troutman) Riner. He came into this world during the roaring ‘20s, came of age during the Great Depression, dropped out of school at age 17 to serve...

Apr 30, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of James E. Gunther announces his passing on April 30, 2020 at the age of 75. James will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Patsy; and his daughter, Kimberly. James will be fondly remembered by his 4 grandchildren: Kayleigh Beaver, Gary Creed, James Creed, Grainte Creed; great grandson, Jaeden;  brother,...

Apr 30, 2020

NAME: Thomas E. Hedlund

DOB: 02/20/1956

APPOINTED: 11/30/1979

RETIRED: 02/23/2008

PASSED AWAY: 04/30/2020

SERVICE: A private family service will occur this week.

 

LAST ASSIGNMENT: Thomas Hedlund was a fireman/paramedic with the Washington Township Fire Department/ Indianapolis Fire Department for 28 years. He was dedicated to the brotherhood of the fire service and his community yet found time for many...

Apr 30, 2020

Jewett W. McGlocklin, 82, of Carmel Indiana and previously of Franklin Indiana, passed away Thursday April 30, 2020 due to complications from pneumonia. He was born January 2, 1938 to Zion and Helen McGlocklin

Jewett McGlocklin was many things. He was a loving husband. A devoted father. A wonderful grandfather and great grandfather. A proud and supportive big brother. A...

Apr 30, 2020

Henry L. Vaught, 76, of McCordsville, IN passed away at home on April 30, 2021. Henry was born on July 5, 1944 in Versailles, IN. He served in the United States Army where he spent time stationed in Korea. Henry worked at Allison Transmission in Speedway, IN for the majority of his career. It was at Allison Transmission where he...

Apr 30, 2020

Robert William Kessler, age 87, passed away on April 30, 2020. He was born on March 22, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William and Georgia Kessler.

Robert was married to the love of his life, Kay Kessler, for 63 beautiful years. He was a loyal member of Centenary Christian Church. Robert dutifully served in the military police for...

Apr 29, 2020

On this day April 29, 2020 our Dad, Earnest D Barnes, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born to Charles and Ruth Barnes November 3rd 1935 in Indianapolis IN. He is preceded in death by our Mother Janice K Barnes (Snoddy), his parents: Charles Barnes, and Ruth and Bud Pearcy; along with 3 brothers: Bill Barnes,...

Apr 29, 2020

Cynthia Lynn Osborn, 63, of Noblesville, IN passed away on April 29, 2020. She was born in Beech Grove, IN to Jack and Hazel McIntosh on March 14, 1957.

Cynthia was a vibrant and outgoing person with a giving heart and a desire to meet the needs of everyone around her. She was known for her show-stopping beauty, her musical...

Apr 29, 2020

Kazuko Blocker, 93, of Carmel, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 with her daughter by her side.  Kazuko was born March 5, 1927 in Sasebo, Japan to the late Kesaichi and Mume Nakano.  She worked as a bank teller.

Private family services will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Flanner Buchanan-Carmel.

Kazuko was the...

Apr 29, 2020

Gary Joseph Botkin (Joe) was born near 4100 East Washington Street. When Joe was 11 years old his family moved to 7000 West 38th Street where his Dad bought 29 acres of farmland and a large white farmhouse. This became the family home with 3 brothers(Rolan, Ted, and David) and 1 sister(Barb) where they lived. Joe graduated from Ben Davis...

Apr 29, 2020

K. Philip Simmons passed away on April 29, 2020 at the age of 83. Phil was born in Crichton, West Virginia on February 27, 1937 to parents, M.K. and Orpha (Crosby) Simmons.  He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, KY during the Cold War. Phil worked sales in the graphic arts field for most of...

Apr 28, 2020

Apr 28, 2020

Mary Lou May

Indianapolis – Mary Lou May, age 93, a devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away April 28.  She was the daughter of Charles Dennis and Mary Stratton Israel, pre-deceased by her beloved husband Calvin. Mary is survived by her sons Larry May and Ronald May; daughters-in-law Kristina May and Dee May. Devoted Grandmother of...

Apr 28, 2020

Catherine Louise (Hatfield) Welty transitioned into the presence of her Savior on April 28, 2020. She was born on April 18, 1923 to Lester Shirley Hatfield and Anna Opal (Lambert) Hatfield in Pandora, OH. Her home in Pandora always held a special place in her heart. She is greatly missed by her family.

Following graduation from high school she attended...

Apr 28, 2020

Patricia Mae (Williams) Tichenor was born January 22, 1940 and left this earthly home on April 28, 2020. Patricia Mae (Williams) Tichenor was joined in Matrimony to James Kenneth Tichenor for 34 years. She was born in New Castle, Indiana  to Robert Wesley and Betty Mae (Cooper) Williams.  There are six children whom live in Indianapolis, Indiana,  Yalanda (William) Graham,...