Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 18, 2018

H.M. “Ruthie” Ruth, 99, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 18, 2018. She was born June 30, 1919 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charles and Mary Ruth.

A lifetime Indianapolis resident, Ruthie graduated valedictorian from Emmerich Manual High School. She worked as a secretary for Merchant National Bank, a job she faithfully tended to for over 30 years until her...

Oct 18, 2018

Frank R. Pike,

85, of Indianapolis, passed away October 18, 2018. He was born on June 12, 1933 in New York City, New York to Frank and Mildred Pike.

Frank was born on 144th Street on the West Side of Manhattan near the Hudson River in New York City. His mother called him a “little street urchin” busy playing street...

Oct 18, 2018

Oct 17, 2018

Oct 17, 2018

Sondra Lee Price (nee Eckman) exited this life on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  She was born on February 19, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Herbert M. Eckman and Josie Lorine Eckman.  She attended Ben Davis High School.

Sondra was residing in Indianapolis at the time of her death but had also lived many years in Somerset, Kentucky where many of...

Oct 17, 2018

Oct 17, 2018

Margie Beth Ledford, 94, of Indianapolis passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on October 17, 2018. She was born December 19, 1923 to Johnnie and Lina Hatcher.

Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ledford; her son, Bobby Ledford; ten sisters, Annie Mae Baladge, Birdie Hale, Annie Garrison, Carmen Myers, Dollie Cummins, Dovie Tatum, Edith...

Oct 16, 2018

Janet Marie Skaggs, 62, of Bloomington, passed away on October 16, 2018.

Janet was born on February 1, 1956 to the late Richard and Maxine Skaggs in Indianapolis. She was a Warren Central High School graduate, attended Ball State University, and worked as an automotive claims adjuster for many years. Janet loved spending time outdoors working in her garden, boating,...

Oct 16, 2018

Bonnie L. Clark, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 16, 2018.

Bonnie was born on April 7, 1943 to the late Walter and Alice Douthit in Indianapolis. Bonnie worked for Community Hospital East for over 30 years, starting as a unit clerk and working her way up to becoming a preceptor in charge of training, and retiring in 2003....

Oct 15, 2018

William LeRoy McGinley, 87, died on Monday, October 15th, 2018 at the Curis Care Facility in Waynesboro, Virginia. Bill was a dedicated husband to his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Rae McGinley, who preceded him in death. Bill and Phyllis’ greatest work and enduring legacy is their large and loving family.

Bill was born on April 7th, 1931 in Minot,...

Oct 15, 2018

Patricia A. “Pat” Mason, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 15, 2018.

Pat was born on April 29, 1941 in Bloomington, to the late James and Fern Hostetter. While working as a seamstress for Crown Cleaners, Pat met Lowell T. Mason who was Vice President at the time. Pat and Lowell married and opened their own dry-cleaning company, Carmel...

Oct 15, 2018

Jeffrey Kellough

53, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 15, 2018.  He was born on April 20, 1965 in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He had previously worked for the Lids Corporation.  He is survived by his wife, Sue VanHart Kellough; daughters, Laura (Chris) Kellough and Rachel (Neztor) Kellough; mother, Ginger Snook; father, Allen (Clara) Kellough; step-sister, Derria (Tim) Lakey and step-brother,...

Oct 15, 2018

Willard Eugene Baker, 85 of Columbus, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2018. He was born on December 22, 1932 to the late Hagan and Rebeca Baker in St. Charles, Virginia.

Willard was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Deborah, his three brothers; and his loving wife, Mollie. They shared 46 years together. From that marriage came four...

Oct 15, 2018

Pamela Ann Hatfield Gemmer, 74, died Monday, October 15, 2018, in Tlaxcala, Mexico.

Born March 4, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Dr. Jack J. Hatfield and Virginia (Davis) Hatfield. She married Ralph Allen Gemmer in 2006 and he preceded her in death on January 12, 2017.

Survivors include two sons, Daniel Valdes of Davie, FL, and David (Erin)...

Oct 14, 2018

Richard Donald Hamilton, 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana has passed away on October 14, 2018. Richard was born in Indianapolis on February 17, 1933. He was the son of Claude and Bessie (McClung) Hamilton. He was one of four sons. Claude “Buddy” and Edwin Hamilton have sadly passed on several years ago. Richard is survived by his brother Jack (Patty) Hamilton...

Oct 14, 2018

Janet Marie Hurst, 64, of Camby, passed away on October 14, 2018.

Janet was born January 6, 1954 in Indianapolis, to the late Clifford and Mildred Smith. She worked for Inland Container Corporation for many years, before she began a long battle with ovarian cancer. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, visits to the casino, and visiting new places sightseeing while on...

Oct 14, 2018

77, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on October 14, 2018. Betty was born August 13, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Mary (Erickson) and Edward Bayless. Betty graduated from Shortridge High School in 1959 and later graduated from Methodist School of Nursing in 1962.

Betty was an amazing lady with a heart as big as her beautiful smile. She was...

Oct 14, 2018

John Leo Kellner, born April 29, 1949, passed away on October 14, 2018, at the age of 69. He was the 5th child of ten children and was born in Cincinnati, OH. Until he was 7 years old he lived in Cincinnati and then his family moved back to Greendale, IN. He was the son of Robert Leo and Jean...

Oct 14, 2018

Peggy Marie (Rinker) Finney, 65, of Sheridan, IN passed away on October 14, 2018. Peggy was born in Madison County, IN on September 3, 1953 to parents, Albert and Mary Jane (Mohler) Rinker. She graduated from Muncie Central High School and Central Beauty College. Peggy brightened the lives of her clients for 45 years as a beautician in Carmel, IN,...

Oct 13, 2018

Michael Charles Marshall

64, of Martinsville, passed away on October 13, 2018 in Mooresville, IN.  He was an Indiana National Guard and Vietnam Veteran.  He was a retired driver for Laboratory Corporation of America.  He was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church and a previous member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, he was also a member of the Circle...