Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 1, 2020

Charles Henry Cardwell, 87, of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2020. He was born in Morgantown, KY on May 13, 1932 to the late B.B. and Annie Cardwell. Charles honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Conflict. He was married to his loving wife, Betty, for 66 years. He...

Jan 1, 2020

Ross Knowlton Burnside 82 of Indianapolis formerly Speedway passed away January 01, 2020. Ross was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 21, 1937 to Clarence Knowlton and Alice (Burkeland) Burnside. Ross was an engineer where he worked for Bryant HVAC and retired from Carrier Corporation where he wrote operation manuals after 35 + years of service. He was a former...

Jan 1, 2020

Joel “Joe” Curtis Lannom

70, of Indianapolis, passed away January 1, 2020. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the son of Glenn and Marcile Lannom.

After graduating high school, Joe went on to enlist into the United States Army. Where he served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After returning from the war, Joe...

Dec 31, 2019

Marilyn Ann “Granny B” Bardon 77, Indianapolis, died December 31, 2019 of interstitial lung disease. The daughter of Alphonse Francis Wiwi and Fern Margaret Dudley Wiwi, Marilyn was born at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio on October 19, 1942. She was raised on her family’s farm in Union County, Indiana. The Franciscan Sisters of Oldenberg played a significant role in...

Dec 31, 2019

Michael C. DeVliegher

70, of Indianapolis, passed away December 31, 2019. He was born on October 15, 1949 in Mishawaka, Indiana as the son of Alois and Vivian DeVliegher.

Michael married Pat DeVliegher(Roney) and the two brought three children into the family. He enjoyed bowling and golfing. Michael was a handyman around the house and enjoyed wood working. He was...

Dec 31, 2019

James J. “Jim” Kew, 67, of Carmel, IN and Longboat Key, FL, passed away December 31, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born April 1, 1952 in Long Beach, CA.  He moved to Indiana with his family 25 years ago after spending most of his life in Orange County, CA.

Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara; children,...

Dec 30, 2019

Helen D. Cavanaugh, 90, of Greenfield, passed away December 30, 2019.

Helen was born January 4, 1929 in McConnelsville, Ohio to the late Dennis and Bessie Dailey. Survivors include her daughter, Sandy Ertel; three grandchildren, Allen Hill, Mike (Lisa) Fleetwood, Kristi (A.J.) Lewman; five great grandchildren, Isabel (Keegan) Lytle, Amelia and Clara Fleetwood, Kayli and Lexi Lewman; brother William Dailey;...

Dec 30, 2019

Kristina I. “Kris” Moeller of Indianapolis died December 30, 2019. She was born in Landstuhl, Germany January 23, 1960 to Ingrid Dietz and the late Robert Moeller. Nearly a lifelong Indianapolis resident, Kris graduated as class Valedictorian in 1978 from Broad Ripple High School.

Ms. Moeller, a member of the Delta Gamma sorority, graduated from DePauw University with a Bachelor...

Dec 30, 2019

Edwin “Ed” E. Hunter, 103, of Fishers, IN and Marco Island, FL departed this world peacefully at his home in Fishers with family at his bedside on Dec. 30th, 2019. Ed was born in Fillmore, IN to Fred and Mary Hunter. After high school he moved to Indianapolis, IN and graduated from Central Business College where he met his loving...

Dec 30, 2019

Lena Mae Scruggs, 83, passed away December 30th, 2019.

Though she left us with broken hearts, we take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering, and she has been reunited with her wonderful husband, who she’s missed for a very long 13 years.

Lena was a sweet, funny, loving, beautiful soul who was a joy to be around. She...

Dec 30, 2019

James R Opel known by his Family and friends as Big Jim passed away December 30, 2019.

Big Jim was born in Haysville Indiana on October 8, 1938 and graduated from Paoli high school in Paoli Indiana in 1957.

Jim was married to his partner in life Sara Luckett on August 17, 1957 they were married for 62 years.

Jim...

Dec 29, 2019

Dec 29, 2019

Elinora Faye Madsen,

90, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 29, 2019. She was born on January 18, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the Late Arthur and Mary Teepe.

Elinora married the Late Elvin S. Madsen, and the two brought six children into the family. Elinora was a wonderful homemaker who spent her time taking care of her children...

Dec 29, 2019

Millie Johnson was Mother, Widow, Dancer and Local Business Owner

Millicent (Millie) Hope Johnson (née Chin-Yee), 84, Indianapolis, a loving mother and widow, professional dancer, and retired business owner died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29 after fighting cancer on her own terms over the past year.

Millie was born May 5, 1935 in Kingston, Jamaica where she also...

Dec 29, 2019

Zoey Lynn Karpinski, 12 days, passed away in her parents’ arms on Sunday,  December 29, 2019 at St. Vincent Women’s, Indianapolis, IN.

 

Born December 17, 2019, Zoey is the daughter of Tod Michael and Kristy Lynn Karpinski; little sister of Gemma Lee Karpinski; and granddaughter of Cindy (Gary) Lawson and Terry Lee Karpinski. She is preceded in passing by...

Dec 28, 2019

Edwin Seymour Harris, 92, of Camby passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019.  He is predeceased by is beloved wife Mildred “Scottie” (Bell) Harris.  He is survived by his children Scott (Laura) Harris, Randy Harris and Laura (Arthur) Ibers.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Rachel Ibers, Jonathan Ibers, Mitchele Harris, Colin Harris, Evan Harris and Tobias Harris.

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Dec 28, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Reed, 79 of Carmel, passed away on Saturday December 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 23, 1940 in Noblesville, IN to the late Dr. Robert W. and Pearle D. Little. Elizabeth was an avid sports fan, never missing a chance to watch an IU or Butler basketball game, or a Colts game. Her...

Dec 28, 2019

Dec 27, 2019

John “Mike” Michael Knight

71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 27, 2019.  Mike was born on May 5, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was a retired truck driver for NAPA Auto Parts.  He was a volunteer fireman for the Wayne Township Fire Department.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Thelma Knight and daughter, Lori...

Dec 27, 2019

Shirley Ann Abbott

82, of Indianapolis, passed away December 27, 2019. She was born on April 20, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana as the daughter of Edward and Eleanor Schultz.

Shirley is survived by her daughters: Kathryn (Curt) Percifield, Lori Howard, Debra Calvert; sister: Nancy Matthews (Conrad); 1 grandson; 1 granddaughter; 2 great grandsons; sister, Nancy Matthews; 1 niece; 1 nephew;...