Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Melvin Estille Camden
Jul 24, 2020
Melvin E. Camden
ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE!
Marine Corp. and Army Reserve Veteran Melvin E. Camden of Indianapolis passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents and several family members. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Camden.
Calling will be held from 11am until 1pm, Saturday,...
Shirley Mae Heck
Jul 23, 2020
Shirley Mae Heck of Carmel, Indiana passed away July 23, 2020, joining her husband and daughter in heaven. Born July 14, 1931 in Benedict, North Dakota, she was a telephone operator when she met and married Don Heck in Williston, ND, her husband of 53 years.
Their first daughter, Donna, was born in Moorhead, Minnesota, and their second daughter, Jeannie,...
Duel L Nevins
Jul 23, 2020
Duel L. Nevins, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 23, 2020. He was born July 2, 1944 in Tipton, Indiana to Luke D. and Willie Sue Nevins; he was one of two sons.
Though born in Tipton, Duel was raised in Celina, Tennessee where he graduated high school in 1962. He married the love of his life, Janis in...
Roseanne Miller
Jul 23, 2020
Roseanne Miller, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 23, 2020. She was born May 24, 1939 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Charles E. and Nannie E. Lee.
Although Roseanne enjoyed venturing off to someplace else at times, Indiana was always her home. She was a woman who enjoyed the simple things in life, like doing crossword puzzles and spending time...
Ballard A. Clark
Jul 22, 2020
Ballard A. Clark, 90 of Westfield, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Ballard was born January 7, 1930 in Hamilton County. He was a 1948 graduate of Westfield High School. He was a US Army veteran, serving 1954-1962. Ballard was a farmer in Hamilton County many years, raising dairy cows, hogs and grain....
Mary Elizabeth Payne
Jul 21, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Payne
1925 – 2020
Mary Payne, wife, mother, community organizer, volunteer, girl scout leader, church elder, and so much more. Mary died at home on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at 10:40am. She lived 95 mostly spectacular years and left a substantial legacy of friends and family. She has been described as the most gracious and strongest person.
Mary...
Joanne Kathleen Smith
Jul 20, 2020
Joanne Kathleen Smith, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2020. Joanne was born on November 27, 1937 in Chicago to Michael and Helen Anton. She attended Mercy Catholic High School in 1955 and then went on to attend the University of Chicago. Joanne married Bruce B. Smith and enjoyed 47 years of marriage and adventures. Joanne and Bruce...
Pearl Wendell Helton
Jul 20, 2020
Pearl Wendell Helton,
82, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on July 22, 2020. He was born in Cardinal, Kentucky on August 2, 1937. Wendell was raised in Kentucky and moved to Indianapolis where he started his career as a truck driver. He later moved to Ozark, MO where he continued driving trucks. Wendell was a huge sports fan – his...
Frieda Marie Eicher
Jul 20, 2020
Frieda Marie Eicher was born one of twin daughters to Ernest and Marie Kinnunen Eicher July 16, 1939 in Salinas, CA. She is survived by her twin sister, Ann Eicher Stemm, niece, Katherine Marie Stemm and great niece Sophia, all of Normal, IL. Also surviving are nephew, Jason (Amy) Stemm and great niece Julia, of Long Island City, New York...
Mary G Lowe
Jul 20, 2020
Mary G. Lowe, 80, Fishers, went home to be with her Lord July 20, 2020. She was born in Ramallah, Jordan to George and Ester Ghanem.
She was a top realtor for many years, winning many awards, and was loved by the clients she served. While she was successful in her career, her true legacy comes from those she...
Louise Davis
Jul 19, 2020
Louise Davis passed away July 19, 2020 at the age of 92. Proceeded in death by her parents George and Madeline Davis, her brothers George and John. Survived by several nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. Visitation is on July 27th, 6 to 7 pm Flanner and Buchanan-Speedway. Funeral Tuesday, July 28th 10am St. Malachy Brownsburg.
Paul J. Vire
Jul 19, 2020
Paul J. Vire, 80, of Greenfield, passed away July 19th, 2020. He was born June 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Cecil and Ethel (Valerie) Vire.
He was born again in Christian faith June, 1950 in Steubenville, KY.
Paul married the love of his life, Jaci (Jones) Vire, and they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage together.
For 29...
Barbara I Wolf
Jul 19, 2020
Barbara l. Wolf, Ph.D.
Passed away July 19, 2020. She was born March 1, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William Sladcik and Lucille Schaefer. She was an original in every way. Long before the feminist movement gained traction, she set her sights on greatness and would not be denied. She received a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology from...
John D. Hague
Jul 19, 2020
Dr. John D. Hague
91, passed away July 19, 2020. He was born on June 20, 1929 to parents Girstle and Helen Dawson Hague.
He was an Electrical Engineering graduate of Purdue University and received three high honors from the University. He was named a Distinguished Engineering Alumnus; an Outstanding Electrical Engineer; and he was awarded a Doctor of Engineering...
David Leon Bixler
Jul 18, 2020
David Leon Bixler, 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away July 18, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 13, 1942 to the late Rodney and Florence Bixler in Spencer, Indiana.
David attended Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis and graduated in 1961. He met the love of his life, Lettie Grubb, in 1972 and they wed...
