Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 16, 2019

Robert L. Shinkle, age 84, passed away on October 16, 2019.

He is survived by his wife Mary Helen, and children: Robert (Connie), Jean, Rick (Marge), Mike, David (Shawna), and Heather (Jeremy); 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Bob retired from Ford Motor Company after 34 years, and enjoyed bowling, woodworking, crossword puzzles, and researching his ancestry.

Family and friends are...

Oct 16, 2019

Robert D. Fitch, 88, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away October 16, 2019. Bob was born on September 12, 1931, to the late Glen C. and Lulu E. Fitch in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Bob went on to serve in the US Army and also took the time to complete trade school classes to further his education. Bob became a successful business owner...

Oct 15, 2019

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Corey Everett Michael DeHerdt passed away at the age of 36 in the loving arms of his mother, father, and wife as he transitioned from this life to his eternal life with God.  Corey was born on October 17, 1982 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leo and Carrie DeHerdt.  After graduating from Lawrence North High School,...

Oct 15, 2019

Anita Mae (Phillips) Jones 86 of Indianapolis formerly Valparaiso, IN passed away October 15, 2019. Anita was born in Valparaiso on June 13, 1933 to James Harrington and Mary Elizabeth (Graham) Phillips. Anita was an elementary school teacher at Parkview Elementary School in Valparaiso and she was also an avid volunteer where she gave of her time and talent to...

Oct 15, 2019

Mary R. Muir, 91, of Indianapolis passed away on October 15, 2019 at Forum at The Crossing. She was born April 14, 1928 in Martin County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Curtis and Lorena (Fuhrman) Abel. On April 4th, 1975 she was married to the late Samuel Muir. Mary was employed with the Indiana State Police Department for twenty...

Oct 15, 2019

Harold Tribby, 82, died 15th October 2019 at his home in Fishers, IN after a battle with lung cancer.

Harold was born on 9th March 1937, in Mellott, IN to Charles Tribby and Pearl Tribby Hutchinson.  He graduated from Attica High School in 1955.  Harold had a successful career as an CNC programmer at Fairfield Manufacturing Co for 40 years...

Oct 14, 2019

Stephen Ferguson Buchanan, 92, of Oakland, CA passed away on October 14, 2019 at House of Psalms in Oakland. He was born on March 27, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended public schools until high school, when he attended and graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1945. He then served in the Merchant Marine until 1947.

Starting early in...

Oct 14, 2019

Oct 14, 2019

Oct 13, 2019

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Poindexter, daughter of the late Roosevelt Fairrer and Della (Malone) Fairrer of Athens, Alabama, was born on May 13, 1936. On October 13, 2019 she succumbed to Alzheimer’s Disease. She attended Trinity High School in Athens, Alabama, graduating in 1954 before moving to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1955. In Indianapolis, she most notably worked for the United States...

Oct 13, 2019

Eugenia Thurman a woman of virtue and grace and a humble servant of God was born on January 12, 1925 in Campbellsville, KY. She was the daughter to the late Ed and Sally Ann (Ford) Kirtley. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Eugenia met the love of her life and was united in holy matrimony to Russell...

Oct 13, 2019

Our beloved George V. Courtney II passed away on Sunday October 13, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Deborah Courtney, Daughters Julie, Nicole and granddaughter Olivia, Laura and Bryce Johnson, grandchildren Kylie and Aaron Bytendorp, Jake and Jade. Brother Steve and Terri Courtney, Sister Suzette and Scott Hopkins, Nieces Kelly and Courtney.  He worked for the ...

Oct 12, 2019

Oct 12, 2019

John H. Deig, 85, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2019. John was born June 25, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Sylvester and Genevieve Krempp Deig. He was a 1952 graduate of Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Indiana and a 1956 graduate of Evansville College (now University of Evansville). In high school John was active in baseball, basketball, and...

Oct 12, 2019

Ruby Eileen Carson Paxton, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

She was born on August 9, 1946 in Logansport, IN to the late John William and Sarah (Cook) Carson.  Ruby was a 1964 graduate of Logansport High School and enjoyed taking classes at Butler University.  She worked most recently as a clerk with the Indiana Bureau...

Oct 12, 2019

Carolyn “Carol” M. Degenkolb, 92, of Fishers passed away October 12, 2019. She was born July 25, 1927, in Galena, Illinois, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Lucille M. (Binninger) Henning. She married Robert S. Degenkolb on August 20, 1949

Carol grew up in Galena. IL and graduated from Galena High School and then attended the University of...

Oct 12, 2019

Oct 12, 2019

Andrew Eugene Henderson (Andy), age 65, passed away peacefully on the 12th of October 2019 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, following a courageous fight against cancer.   He was a 1975 graduate of Franklin College with a degree in English Literature and was a member of the Lamba Chi Alpha Fraternity.   He also attended Purdue’s for classes in Civil Engineering. ...

Oct 12, 2019

Shirley Carol Jean Landers, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

She was born on September 27, 1935 in Camp, Arkansas and graduated from Salem High School in 1955.  Shirley moved to Indianapolis and worked for several years in the finance department for Sears. She retired in 1998 from Associate Loans. Shirley was a longtime attendee of...

Oct 12, 2019

Salvatore “Sal” J. Collura

of Frankfort, passed away October 12, 2019, just six days before his 103rd birthday.  He was born on October 18, 1916 in Sicily, Italy as the son of Joseph and Josephine Collura.  At an early age, he, with his mother and two sisters, moved to New York City to be with Josephine’s family after his father,...