Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Dec 18, 2019

Theresa M. (Murphy) Abel, 83, passed away December 18, 2019.  Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, Godmother, and friend who never knew a stranger and was an adopted mother to many.  Theresa graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1955 and St. Vincent School of Nursing in 1966.  Theresa, a member of St. Gabriel the...

Dec 18, 2019

Jeannette M. Chisler, born April 19, 1921, died December 18, 2019, widow of William H. Chisler, Sr.

Survived by: son, William H. Chisler, Jr. (wife, Lorraine); daughter, Barbara Kovalsky (husband, Steve); son, Stephen Chisler, (wife, Pam); 4 grandchildren, Valerie Oltman (husband, Jim), Andrea Kovalsky, Stephen Kovalsky, Laura Albin (husband, Ian); step-granddaughter, Sarah Dean (husband, Jeremy); step-grandson, Zach Jones (wife, Candice);...

Dec 18, 2019

Josephine Day, 103, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully December 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Day, children, JoAnn, Earnie, and Sue, grandson, Patrick, and great-grandson, Adam. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Kirby, Doris Lyng, Sharon Lowry, eighteen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, and sixteen great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday December 23, 2019 from 1:30-2:30pm at Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn...

Dec 18, 2019

Zella Effie (New) Stinson, age 90, born on September 26, 1929, passed away on December 18, 2019.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky to The Late Loren and Eva New.

 

Our mom was loving, feisty, compassionate, and strong to the end.

She loved God and her family.

Zella was an exceptional care giver to her husband, Estal.

Zella enjoyed...

Dec 17, 2019

70, of Indianapolis, passed away December 17, 2019. He was born on October 14, 1949 to Lucille (Stevens) Herndon and Paul Sr in Shelbyville, IN. Paul worked for the Westin Hotel for over 30 years as a supervisor. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was full of life and loved his family and his piano. Paul will be...

Dec 17, 2019

Dec 17, 2019

Larry Wayne Horton, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 17, 2019. He was born on August 10, 1952 in Bridgeport, California to Merle and Nora Irene (Wolford) Horton.

Larry served his country in the United States Army from 1972 – 1974. After the Army he held several positions in the construction industry in Sales and Operations Management. He was...

Dec 17, 2019

Irma Jeanine Wilson, 69, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away suddenly on December 17, 2019. She was born June 29, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William and Pearl; their only daughter.

Irma recently retired after working 34 years for Wal-Mart. She worked directly with the Walton family, opening new locations throughout the United States and Canada before finally settling into her...

Dec 17, 2019

David Wayne Hinkle, 52, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

He was born on March 6, 1967 in Greensburg, IN to William W. Hinkle and Anna Ruth Hinkle Decker. David was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School and worked most recently as a welder with Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers. He was extremely talented and was considered...

Dec 16, 2019

Allen B. Geyer of Indianapolis passed away December 16, 2019 at the age of 73.

He was born May 31, 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam stationed in Guam. His last duty prior to discharge was 91 Armt & Elect Maint Sq, SAC.  He went on to receive his Bachelor of...

Dec 16, 2019

Dec 16, 2019

Patricia Ely Getz

Patricia Ely Getz died December 16, 2019 at the age of 95.

Patricia was born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania on January 2, 1924, the second child of J. Mack Ely and Alice Weyman Ely. She moved with her family to Indianapolis in 1935, at age 11.

Patricia graduated from Shortridge High School in 1941 and later attended St....

Dec 16, 2019

Comer C. Turner, 97, of Clayton, Indiana passed away Monday, December 16. He was born August 25, 1922 in Clay County, Tennessee to Aaron and Barbara Turner.

Comer married the love of his life, Virginia, in 1948. They spent nearly 71 beautiful years together and remain deeply in love at the time of his passing. He retired from Chevrolet in...

Dec 16, 2019

Dorothy Cleo Graves (née Poole), 84, died peacefully on December 16 in Indianapolis. Dot, as everyone called her, was the seventh of 12 children born to Tom and Pearl Poole in Portland, Tennessee, on October 5, 1935. She married the love of her life, Paul Graves, in 1951. The following year, she gave birth to their daughter, Vickie, and their...

Dec 15, 2019

Joe Conarroe of Indianapolis, age 87, was called peacefully into God’s more immediate Presence on Sunday, December 15, 2019.  He is survived by his daughter Sarah Milesi of Indianapolis; his daughter Rhonda Reed of Texas; his son Ben Conarroe of Vista, California; granddaughters Valentine Baker and her husband Chauncey and Ransome Brown of Indianapolis; granddaughter Shree Sue (and her children)...

Dec 15, 2019

Sally Hart, passed away in Inman, SC on December 15, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 17, 1937 to parents, Horace and Pauline (Temple) Tudor. She worked as a secretary during her career.

Sally was preceded in death by daughter, Julie Schaekel. She is survived by daughter, Shelley Summers (Stephen); son, Greg...

Dec 15, 2019

Jessie L. Riggs, 60, of Indianapolis, IN passed away December 15, 2019. Jessie was born in Indianapolis on Christmas Day 1958, to the late Bud Carmichael and Maggie Baskerville Morris.

Jessie married the love of her life, Clint Edward Riggs, on September 15, 2000. Together they bought their first home in 2003 and created many memories in their southside home...

Dec 15, 2019

Susan M. Stein, 82 of Carmel, passed away on Sunday December 15, 2019. She was born on August 15, 1937 in Bayonne, New Jersey to the late Sifredo and Maria Marangio.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Karen Stein; son, Michael (Lisa) Stein; grandchildren, Kristina, Isabelle, J.D., and Sofia; great grandchild, Amora; sister, Linda Bucca; and, brother, Frank (Mary) Marangio. ...

Dec 14, 2019

Dec 14, 2019