Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Aug 8, 2019

JoAnne Rita Charland Joyce went to her eternal reward August 8, 2019.  Born December 28, 1928 to Leon and Rita Charland in Pittsburgh, PA. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Walter L. Joyce.

JoAnne is survived by eight children: Eileen (Mark) DeGuire, Jim (Julie) Joyce, Maureen (Martin) Biermeier, Patricia (Karl) Grupp, Katheen (Martin) Gonzalez, Dan (Liz) Joyce,...

Aug 6, 2019

Dr. Patrick J. McAleavey passed away in the loving company of his family on August 6, 2019 at the age of 71. He was born in Detroit, MI on June 8, 1948 to parents, Joseph L. and Constance (Norvell) McAleavey. He graduated from Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, earned his B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1970 and...

Aug 6, 2019

Jacqueline L. Boucher, 89, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 6, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1929 in Oakland City, Indiana to the late Wesley Hume and Golda G. Williams Brothers.

Jacqueline graduated from Broadripple High School and went on to marry the late Fredrick Boucher on June 5, 1948. Together they raised two adoring daughters. She also...

Aug 6, 2019

Alice Maye (Dude) Gwaltney, age 95, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervan (Gene) Gwaltney, parents Roy & Audrey Tepe, brother Verlin Tepe, & sister Faye Phelps.  Alice is survived by brother Bob Tepe, sons Galen (Donna), Jay (Kathy), & David (Dody) Gwaltney, and daughters Glenda (Robin, dec.) Bryan, Karen (Glenn) Andrew,...

Aug 6, 2019

Delores Therese Patterson, 77, of Indianapolis passed away on August 6, 2019.

 

Delores loved her family most of all. She could best be remembered by her cooking, especially her famous pies, where each crust was made from scratch – or her homemade noodles, which were found strung out along the countertops during the holidays. Delores took care of her...

Aug 5, 2019

Aug 5, 2019

Joseph J. Saldutti, 92 of Carmel, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.  Joe was born February 3, 1927 in Newark, NJ to the late Joseph C. and Lillian Erario Saldutti.  He was a graduate of Rutgers University.  Joe served in the US Navy during WWII.

Joe began his career with RCA Corp. in 1956 and worked for them over 30...

Aug 4, 2019

Kathryn Rae Martens, 48, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 4, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 2, 1971 to Paul McDonald and Janis Gudin.

After graduating high school, Kathy went on to serve in the United States Army. She later became the devoted wife to Jacob Martens and shared a relationship full of love and travels....

Aug 4, 2019

Suzy O’Donnell (Sharp), 62, of New Palestine, passed away on August 4, 2019. Suzy was born on July 12, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James and Clara (Tiny) Sharp. They precede her in death. Suzy attended Creston Junior High and Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. After High School, Suzy graduated from Irvington Beauty College and spent forty years as...

Aug 4, 2019

Marcia Cripe Whitehead, of Carmel, died August 4, 2019. She was born December 11, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana. Marcia was married for 58 years to Dean Whitehead who passed away in 2008.

A longtime member of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, she enjoyed playing bridge weekly (and winning!), traveling, and the company of dear friends and loving family.

Marcia is survived...

Aug 3, 2019

Juanita Justine Archer, 89, of New Palestine, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 3, 2019.

She was born on October 4, 1929 in Shelburn, IN to the late Charles Wilburn and Gertrude (Fox) Reid.  Juanita attended Ben Davis High School and worked as a beautician for many years.  Later in her career, she...

Aug 2, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Charles L. Tafflinger passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019 at age 89. Born and raised in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Forrest and Dorothy Bosley Tafflinger.

Charles “Taffy” was a firefighter for the city of Indianapolis for 46 years. He also served in the Naval Reserves from 1950-1954. He is survived by his children,...

Aug 1, 2019

Joyce L. Cook, 79 of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday August 1, 2019. She was born on October 12, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Curtis and Dorothy Byus.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of over 61 years, James L. Cook; children, Teri Cook, James (Audrey) Cook, and Lisa (Michael) Taylor; grandchildren, Erika (Anthony) Tipton, Adam Taylor,...

Aug 1, 2019

Annabelle L. Ogle was born in Indianapolis the year of the great stock market crash (1929). As a young girl, she helped collect tin during the great war to end all wars (WWII).  She was raised by Floyd and Isabel Church, two great teachers in our city, who sought to bridge the racial divide during the ‘50s. After graduating from...

Jul 31, 2019

Indianapolis – Dr. Bashir Samuel went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 31, 2019 after a full life of 88 ½ years. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan on December 16, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dulvy. Dr. Samuel, or “Sam” as he was known to many friends, was a devoted father, father-in-law, grandfather, stepfather, husband, friend...

Jul 31, 2019

James “Jim” Raymond Harrington, 83, died on July 31, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin to Michael and Gertrude Harrington. He served honorably in the United States Navy and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Before relocating to Indiana, he lived many very happy years on Lake of the Ozarks in Linn...

Jul 30, 2019

Lora Jean Whitlock, 88, of Indianapolis passed away on July 30, 2019.

Lora was born on November 9, 1930 in Portland, Tennessee to the late George and Ethel Ragan. She was married to Uriah Whitlock on May 18, 1968. She retired from Western Electric, was a member of Lawrence Church of the Nazarene for over 20 years and was very...

Jul 30, 2019

Joan Jackson Stoner passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2019 after a long illness. She was 94 years old. Jodi was born December 26, 1924 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, the second of two daughters in a warm and loving family. After attending Shortridge High School, she studied sociology at Indiana University and was an active member...

Jul 29, 2019

ALICE F. VANARSDALL, 81, passed peacefully Monday in her Indianapolis home after a long and brave struggle with cancer. Born November 14, 1937 in Ashley, IN to Le Roy and Lueta Brand, Alice graduated in 1955 from Garrett (IN) High School and then in 1958 from the Parkview Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Ft. Wayne, IN as a Registered...