Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jul 18, 2019

Patricia Anne Schlenk, 94 of Carmel passed away July 18, 2019. She was born December 8, 1924, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Clara (Schaub) Carmichael. She married John “Jack” Schlenk on November 14, 1942, who preceded her in passing on March 18, 1989, after 46 years of marriage.

Patricia was the secretary and...

Jul 17, 2019

Roger A. Longbrake, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Bristol, Indiana, passed away on July 17, 2019 after a brief illness.

He was born on September 19, 1946 to Roscoe and Kathryn Longbrake. On July 19, 2001 he married Julia Longbrake (Brown).

Roger is survived by Julia, Andy Longbrake of Ohio, Rob Longbrake of Colorado, Julie Longbrake of Colorado, Christine...

Jul 17, 2019

Phillip W. Phipps Sr., 82, CW3, USA, Retired, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on July 9, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents, Wayne Phipps and Cecilia Korpowski. He married the love of his life, Aurelea Anne Dixon his wife of 63 years on October 29, 1955, and they had six children. They...

Jul 17, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Olsen, known to her friends and family as Betty, passed away on July 17th, 2019. She was born June 19th, 1919 in Chicago to Thomas Irwin Foster and Blanche Burns Foster. Growing up in Oak Park, Betty volunteered her time in high school with the Infant Welfare League caring for needy children at the settlement house. She raised...

Jul 17, 2019

Raymond Vernon Greb, 89 of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away on July 17, 2019. He was born on April 25, 1930 to the late Herman and Mary Greb.

Raymond served in the US Army. He spent most of his career welding and selling acetylene products.  He always enjoyed reading a good book, watching old movies, and especially Frances & Friends.

Raymond...

Jul 17, 2019

Larry Sherers

69, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 17, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN.  Larry was born on June 25, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Evelyn and John Sherers.  He was a retired closer for J.C. Penney.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kevin and John Sherers and son-in-law, Zaheer Khan.  He is survived by...

Jul 17, 2019

Donald E. McKain, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 17, 2019. He was born in Jackson County, Indiana, on January 2, 1937, to the Late Gerald and Eloise (Martin) McKain. Don grew up in and around southern Indiana, and following his move to Indianapolis, graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in 1955.  He went on to serve his...

Jul 17, 2019

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Kevin Scott Fitting, 30 of Carmel, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Born April 7, 1989, Kevin was the son of Rob and Siena Fitting. Both parents survive and reside in Carmel. He is also survived by his sister, Amanda (Keith) Hancock, Noblesville; aunt, Barbara Hittle; and uncle, Doug Fitting, Jr. He was preceded in passing...

Jul 16, 2019

Ora Lee Hastings, 92 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019. She was born on February 17, 1927 to the late Everett and Ora Loxie Hedrick in West Virginia.

Known to many as Grandma Lee, she was always interested in a good time, whether it was a hand of bridge, a round of golf, or most importantly to...

Jul 16, 2019

Richard “Rick” Melvin Gregory, 68, Indianapolis, went home to be with his Lord July 16, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis to John Melvin and Frances Louise Gregory. He graduated from Arlington High School and later went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from IUPUI as an adult. Rick worked for 35 years at Indianapolis Life Insurance Company and worked...

Jul 16, 2019

Betty Rose Rugh, 96, of Indianapolis passed away on July 16, 2019. She was born November 3, 1922, in Colver, PA, the daughter of James Carl and Effie Florence (Baker) Johnson. She married Arthur Benjamin Rugh, who preceded her in death on November 9, 2011, after 60 years of marriage.

Betty graduated in the class of 1940 at Ebensburg-Cambria High...

Jul 16, 2019

Carol Suzanne “Sue” Morgan Phillippe, 87 of Indianapolis, passed away on July 16, 2019. She was born on January 15, 1932 to the late Wilbur and Iris Morgan.

Sue was the youngest of 4, James Russell, Virgil Lee, and Emily Dell. She graduated from Washington High School in 1950 and attended Indiana State University for 1 year. She later...

Jul 15, 2019

Charles Edward Gabbei, age 90, of Cedartown Georgia, passed away on July 15, 2019 in Rome, Georgia. Charles was the son of William Gabbei and Effie Mae Gabbei.

 

Charles nobly served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. Throughout his work career, Charles’ was employed at Conrail, Mooresville School Corporation and lastly Plainfield School Corporation where he retired...

Jul 14, 2019

Jul 14, 2019

Hazel Marie Edwards, 91, Fishers, passed away July 14, 2019. She was born in Canfield, OH to Arthur and Blanche Lynn. Hazel spent most of her life raising her family in Youngstown, OH before moving to Indianapolis in 1989, when she retired. Survivors include her sons, Ronald (Mona) Newman, Gary (Allen Gastineau) Palmer, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was...

Jul 13, 2019

Doris Elaine Cavanaugh, 87 of Carmel, passed away on Saturday July 13, 2019. She was born on December 14, 1931 in Jackson, MI to the late Roscoe and Laurene Edwards.

Doris is survived by her children, Eric “Rick” (Patti) Cavanaugh, Gary (Barb Riney) Cavanaugh, Laurie (Bill) Aton, and Melissa (Tom) Barrett; grandchildren, Garod (Kim) Cavanaugh, Drew Cavanaugh, Caitlin Cavanaugh, Matt...

Jul 13, 2019

FISHERS – With heavy hearts, we share that Jeremy James Stutz, 19 year old son of Jay and Laura Stutz, passed into heaven unexpectedly on July 13th.    Jeremy was smart, hard-working, sweet and so brave.  He loved car rides, movies, music and enjoying nature in his back yard. Jeremy’s great smile and belly laughs will be missed tremendously. He attended...

Jul 13, 2019

Jul 12, 2019

Daniel (Danny/Dan) Bowles was born on March 31st, 1939 and went home with God on July 12th, 2019. Dan was born to Velva Robinson Bowles and Samuel Bowles who proceed him in death.  Dan was a passionate family man whom dedicated his efforts to ensuring all were happy and smiling. Dan had eight siblings; Betty Bowles (deceased), Juanita Bowles Rankin...

Jul 12, 2019

Miriam “Mims” C. Pirtle, 84 of Indianapolis, passed away on July 12, 2019. She was born on October 5, 1934 to the late Miriam and Harry Hoerger.

Mims most beloved past time was watching her grandson, Blair, play golf. In addition to watching golf, she enjoyed knitting, reading, cooking, her koi pond, and spending time with family and friends....