Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Christopher Ranell Brown
Apr 8, 2020
Christopher Ranell Brown of Indianapolis left his earthly home on April 8, 2020 at the age of 9 after a courageous fight against DIPG.
He was born December 17, 2010 to Jheylon Ranell and Jennifer Lynn Brown.
Christopher attended George Washington Carver Montessori School 87, where his favorite subject was math. He loved riding his bike, playing...
Jack Everett Moorhead
Apr 8, 2020
Jack E. Moorhead passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020. He was born on September 23, 1929 to Carson and Frances (DeVol) Moorhead. He was a graduate of Brookside School no. 54, and Arsenal Technical High School.
Jack was an army veteran, serving in the 2nd Armored Division, otherwise known as “Hell on Wheels”. After his active duty, he married...
Ellen C. Carr
Apr 7, 2020
Ellen C Carr passed away April 7, 2020. Ellen was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker to her six children. Ellen worked 10 years at Zurich Insurance prior to her retirement in 2008. She was preceded in death by her eldest son Dan. Survivors include her husband of 53 years Dan and children Vincent, Joseph, Mary (John) Findlay, Michael (Julie),...
Rowland "Dusty" Calvin Rhodes
Apr 7, 2020
Rowland “Dusty” Calvin Rhodes of Indianapolis died on April 7, 2020 at the age of 98.
He was born November 12, 1921 in Indianapolis to the late Rowland and Ruth Rhodes.
Dusty graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in WWII from 1942 -1945 as an armorer arming Corsair Airplanes in the South...
Brenda Gilpin
Apr 7, 2020
Brenda Sue (Smith) Gilpin, age 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 7, 2020. Brenda was born on June 26, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the Late Betty Marie (Smith) Cobbs.
Brenda had a beautiful singing voice, loved to dance, and was an avid traveler. She enjoyed traveling to destinations such as New York and New Mexico. She also enjoyed...
Velta Ritums
Apr 7, 2020
Velta Ritums of Indianapolis died on April 7, 2020 at the age of 94.
She was born December 14, 1925 in Saldus, Latvia to the late Kristaps and Anna Prusis.
She is survived by her family Peter Ritums.
The family is holding private services.
Thurman Mckinley Casteel
Apr 6, 2020
Thurman McKinley Casteel, 86, passed away on April 6, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1934, to Mitchell McKinley Casteel and Carrie Gertrude Herald in Lafayette, Tennessee.
He moved to Indianapolis in 1953, where he met and married the love of his life Nancy Gwendolyn Griffin. They celebrated their sixty fourth anniversary on January 31st of this year. He...
Marguerite Matthews
Apr 6, 2020
Marguerite (Taylor) Matthews 89 of Indianapolis passed away April 06, 2020. Marguerite was born on June 08, 1930 in Bowling Green, KY to Douglas and Ada Belle (Cox) Taylor. Marguerite married the love of her life, George Lee Matthews, on February 17, 1951 and they’ve been married for 69 years. Marguerite is preceded in death by their sons; Douglas, James,...
Donna Jean Bauer
Apr 6, 2020
Donna Jean Bauer of Indianapolis passed away on April 16, 2020 at the age of 72.
She was born August 5, 1947 to the late Donovan and Marie Bright.
After completing high school, Donna went on to receive her Associates degree from Vincennes University. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church on the eastside of Indianapolis.
She is survived...
Bedford "Jay" Shockley, Jr.
Apr 5, 2020
Bedford “Jay” Shockley Jr, 89 of Indianapolis, passed away April 5th in his home.
He was the husband of the late Helen (Duffer) Shockley; son of the late Bedford and Lois Shockley; and brother of the late Jervis Shockley. He is survived by his daughter Diane (Robinson); son Jay; granddaughters Jennifer Avery and Brandy Shockley; great granddaughters Addison, Aila and...
Elmer Glassing
Apr 5, 2020
Elmer George Glassing, age 97, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on April 5, 2020.
Elmer was born in Minnesota on February 8, 1923 to the Late Florence Sophie (Trost) Glassing. He was one of five children.
Elmer dutifully served in the US Army in WWII. His achievements are as follows: EAME Theater Ribbon with 6 bronze stars, Bronze Arrowhead Medal,...
Georgia Sinclair Strickland
Apr 5, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS- Georgia Sinclair Strickland of Indianapolis passed away April 5 2020, at age 66. She was born February 15, 1954. She attended North Central High School and was a proud graduate of Purdue University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Until her retirement, she was a senior gift development officer at Indiana University School of Medicine....
Margery Ann Martin
Apr 4, 2020
Margery Ann Martin passed away on April 4, 2020 at the age of 78. Margery was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 13, 1941 to parents, George and Maribel Stark. She was a graduate of North Central High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.
Margery was married to Terry R. Martin on July 25, 1964. They were...
Gary Wayne Mcpherson
Apr 4, 2020
Gary Wayne McPherson passed away peacefully in his home on April 4, 2020. Gary was born on August 14, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Howe High School and was involved in cross-country, drama, and music. He attended Butler University and was an avid member of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi.
Gary went on to sing the National Anthem...
Patrick Doran Peregrin
Apr 4, 2020
Patrick Doran Peregrin was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 15th, 1963. He grew up near Eight Mile and Lasher. He became a lifelong Tigers fan when at the age of five his Tigers won the World Series. One of his fondest memories from childhood was walking door-to-door and asking neighbors to take him to a Detroit Tigers baseball game.
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