Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Stavroula P. Sotos
May 3, 2020
On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Stavroula Sotos, loving wife, mother, and yiayia was called home at the age of 87. She was born on March 13, 1933 in the village of Marathousa (Megalopolis, Greece) and was one of four siblings born to Efthimios and Eleni (Kalogeropoulou) Svolos. As a little girl, the family’s village and home were occupied during WWII...
Robert A Hopkins
May 3, 2020
Robert A. Hopkins peacefully passed away at his residence on May 3, 2020, with his love, Helen, by his side. Born on June 23, 1920 to parents Carry and Maude Hopkins, Robert was a Marine Corp Veteran of World War II, a member of Mooresville American Legion #103 and Valley Mills Christian Church and was retired from Anacomp.
Robert was...
Bulane Alicia Bowlds-Davis
May 3, 2020
Ms. Bulane Alicia Bowlds-Davis, 54, of Indianapolis, passed away May 3rd, 2020. She was born July 16th, 1965 to Dorothy Jean Shovan in Indianapolis.
Ms. Bulane worked as a social worker and as a home health care aide for 10 years. Later, she worked at Stonybrook Middle School, Raymond Park Middle School, and Warren Central High School until retiring.
Ms....
James Allen Wilson
May 2, 2020
James Allen Wilson, 67 of Carmel, passes away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born on January 27, 1953 in Plymouth, MI to Robert Floyd and Ethel Wilson. Jim is survived by his wife of 43 years, the love of his life, Beth (Hines) Wilson; mother Ethel Wilson; siblings Carol Hibler (Don) and Robert Wilson (Paula); and nieces Emily...
Jack E. Sutton
May 2, 2020
Jack E Sutton, 80, of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 2, 2020. He was born on September 22, 1939 to the late William and Florence Sutton.
After completing high school at Arsenal Tech, Jack went on to honorably serve in the United States Army. After his service he went on to dedicate 32 years to Indiana Power and Light where...
Lois M. Liddy
May 2, 2020
Lois M. Liddy passed away on May 2, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born a three-pound preemie in Teutopolis, IL to Christine and Clarence Buehnerkemper on October 21, 1928. She graduated from Teutopolis High School in 1946 and then graduated from St. Anthony’s Hospital School of Nursing in Terre Haute, IN. She was an alumnus of Indiana...
Neil R. Strickland
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...
Lucille Faletic
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...
Victor Royce Edwards
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,...
Cathy Jo Frazer
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...
Jack K. Riner, M.D.
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...
James Edward Gunther
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,...
Thomas E. Hedlund
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...
Jewett W. Mcglocklin
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...
Henry Lee Vaught
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...
Robert William Kessler
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...
