Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Alex Papakosmas
Oct 24, 2018
Alex M. Papakosmas 103 years old of Carmel, IN died October 24, 2018. Alex was of Greek descent and was born on December 30, 1914 in Thrace, Turkey before moving to Greece. He is the last of seven children born to Michael and Katherine (Christythou) Papakosmas. Alex was a custom shoe maker for men’s and women’s shoes back in Greece....
Janice Marie Gillespie
Oct 24, 2018
Janice (Jan) Gillespie, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Born to the late Raymond and Mary Seeley in Columbus, Indiana. Jan attended Columbus High School before attending St. Mary of the Woods.
Jan committed close to 30 years of service at Vectren Energy before retiring. She then spent a short stent at American Senior Communities before moving...
Michael K. Kelley
Oct 24, 2018
Michael K. Kelley, 64, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died October 24, 2018, of liver disease.
Mike was born on October 8, 1954, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to Eugene J. and Audrey Hughes Kelley.
He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary and Bishop Chatard High School before getting in a program at Arsenal Tech H.S. where he learned...
Shirley A. Romine
Oct 23, 2018
Shirley A. (Cole) Romine (84)
Born in Paoli, raised in Bloomington and a long time Indianapolis resident preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Cole and her husband Russell M. Romine.
Shirley was a real estate broker for 51 years and Broker/Owner of Alliance Real estate Group. Active in her community, she was a volunteer with...
Stanley Robert Pinnick
Oct 23, 2018
Stanley “Stan” Robert Pinnick 81 of Fishers, IN passed away on October 23, 2018. Stanley was born on November 02, 1936 in French Lick, IN to Ralph and Selma (Reynolds) Pinnick. Stanley served our country proudly from 1956-1959 in the United States Army in France. Stanley graduated from Manuel High School and attended the University of Maryland. He graduated from...
Gunter John
Oct 22, 2018
Gunter John of Indianapolis entered eternal rest on October 22, 2018 at the age of 87.
He was born June 7, 1931 in Germany to the late Helmut and Emma John.
The oldest of several siblings, he was the first of his family to come to the United States in 1957. His first priority when he arrived in New York...
Sharon Lee Graves
Oct 21, 2018
Sharon Lee Graves of Indianapolis entered eternal rest on October 21, 2018 at the age of 74.
She was born December 9, 1943 in Indianapolis to the late Dr. R. M. and Virginia Graves.
Sharon retired after many years as an administrative assistant at IUPUI. She enjoyed crafts, gardening and was an avid walker. Shari was a proud Hoosier and...
Joann R Icenogle
Oct 20, 2018
Joann R. Icenogle
87, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 20, 2018. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion Post 64. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Icenogle and son, Ronald L. Icenogle. She is survived by her children, Steven Icenogle, David (Debra) Icenogle, Susie (Gary) Buttz and Sherri (David) Burns; six...
Ralph Joseph Muskat
Oct 20, 2018
Passed away October 20, 2018 from complications resulting from a valiant battle with the West Nile Virus. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael the Archangel, 3354 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN, starting at 10:30am Friday, October 26, 2018. Friends and family are welcome, there will be no public visitation. Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park North...
Laura K. Murphy
Oct 20, 2018
Laura K. Murphy, 56 of Carmel, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018. Laura was born September 7, 1962 in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of North Central High School and Butler University. At Butler, she was a proud member of the Delta Gamma Sorority.
For over 30 years, Laura worked as an accountant for the Defense Contract Audit Agency, retiring...
Elizabeth Ann Haas
Oct 20, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Haas (Swinney), 36, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family and friends, October 20, 2018. She was born January 11, 1982 in Indianapolis to Les and Becky Swinney; one of two daughters.
She was a lifetime Indianapolis resident and attended Ben Davis High School. She met the love of her life, Fred Haas, in her mid-twenties...
Wesley J. Murphy
Oct 20, 2018
Wesley J. Murphy of Indianapolis entered eternal rest on October 20, 2018 at the age of 91.
He was born April 23, 1927 in Indianapolis to the late Clyde Wayne Murphy and Elizabeth Marie Dickson Murphy.
Wesley served his country during WWII in the US Army Air Corp. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana University. He was...
H.M. "Ruthie" Ruth
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...
Frank R. Pike
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...
