Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
John Junior Marion
Dec 28, 2018
John Junior Marion, 84 of Indianapolis died December 28, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
John was born in Columbus, IN. to John T. and Helen L. Marion. He was the oldest of three siblings. John was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and much more. He is honored for his service to our country during the Korean...
Richard Phillip "Dick" Anderson
Dec 27, 2018
Richard Phillip Anderson, 86 of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. Dick was born October 10, 1932 in Indianapolis to the late John T. and Jean V. Anderson. He was a US Navy veteran, having served in Korea from 1951-1955, part of that time aboard the USS Kearsarge aircraft carrier.
Dick founded Chem-lube Corp. and was named CEO and...
G. Terence "Terry" Crowley
Dec 27, 2018
Terence “Terry” Crowley, 85, of Indianapolis passed away December 27, 2018 after a long illness surrounded by his loving family.
Terry was born June 20, 1933 to the late Paul and Kathleen Crowley in Jackson, MI.
He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Jackson, MI. He enlisted in the US Navy where he served for four years during the...
Sharon R Campbell
Dec 27, 2018
Sharon R. Campbell, 71, of Indianapolis passed away December 27, 2018.
Sharon had such an infectious smile and laugh. She lit up the room, and she didn’t know a stranger. She found enjoyment from making people laugh. Sharon retired from Caterpillar Tractor Inc. after 30 years of dedication. Sharon was married to the love of her life, Tom, for 51...
Garnett E Mcmahon
Dec 27, 2018
Garnett Evelyn (Long) McMahon 93 of Zionsville, IN passed away December 27, 2018. Garnett was born in November 04, 1925 in Zionsville, IN to Donald Mamie (McCaslin) Long. Garnett worked for the Zionsville Community School Corporation for 44 years retiring as a supervisor in 2004. Garnett was preceded in death by her husband James Franklin McMahon on May 17, 2000...
Patricia "Ann" (Wirt) Beabout
Dec 26, 2018
Patricia “Ann” Wirt Beabout, 89, of Speedway, IN, formerly of Oblong, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
She was born on September 19, 1929 in Oblong, IL to Elliot J. and Bess (McCammon) Wirt. Ann graduated from Oblong Township High School. She worked at Marathon Oil Company for many years, and also in the credential office at IMS....
Anna Rose Brothers
Dec 26, 2018
Anna Rose Brothers, 88, of New Palestine, passed away on the early morning of Thursday, December 26, 2018 at Greenfield Healthcare in Greenfield. She was born January 27, 1930 in Washington, IN, one of eight children born to the late Frank A. Babrick, Sr. and Lillian D. (Bogard) Babrick.
Anna was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School and soon...
Evelyn A. Uminger
Dec 26, 2018
Evelyn A. Uminger, 90 of Fishers, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Evelyn was born September 23, 1928 in Fairlawn, NJ to the late Edmund and Elsa Sinnema.
After high school, Evelyn worked for ALCOA Steel for a short time before devoting her life to being a homemaker and mother.
Evelyn attended St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church and was...
Christa Steichele
Dec 25, 2018
Christa Steichele, age 74, of Westfield, IN passed away on December 25, 2018. Christa was born on February 21, 1944 in Schweinfurt, Germany to Hans and Else (Kessler) Kraemer. After spending her childhood and teen years growing up in Germany, she met a handsome U.S. serviceman who was stationed in her hometown of Schweinfurt. Christa soon after married Hugo Steichele...
Phillip E. Tingle
Dec 25, 2018
Phillip E. Tingle, 72 of Brownsburg, passed away on December 25, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1946 to the late Robert G. and Mary Tingle.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Ruth Tingle; his children, Jennifer and Nathan Bailey; his grandchildren, Max and Kayla Jackson, and Michael Bailey.
Visitation will be on Friday, December...
John "Buzz" Metallic
Dec 25, 2018
John “Buzz” Metallic, doting husband, steady pontoon captain, whiskey connoisseur, accomplished businessman, father of nine and grandfather to dozens and great-grandfather to many, died in the evening on Christmas Day 2018.
Born in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis, Buzz was educated at Holy Trinity School. It was in the school-gym-turned-roller-rink where he developed a love for roller skating. Buzz’s family...
Annabelle Johnston-Hinkle
Dec 25, 2018
Annabelle Johnston-Hinkle, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2018.
She was born on January 1, 1935 in Indianapolis to the late Marion and Dorothy (VanSickle) King. Annabelle graduated from Howe High School in 1953 where she met her future husband, Joe Johnston. They were united in marriage shortly after and resided for a time in...
Charles Lacefield
Dec 24, 2018
Charles Lacefield, 86, of Mooresville passed away December 24, 2018.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Clara Taylor; and his siblings, Patricia Lyons and Jack Lacefield.
He is survived by his children, Bill (Debbie), Kent (Sondra), Sherri (Wayne), Linda (Jeff), Vern II (The late Barbara); step-daughter, Patty Lucas-Oles (Greg); 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
A...
Ingrid "Gigi" F. Koose
Dec 23, 2018
Ingrid “Gigi” F. Koose, 90 of Indianapolis, passed away on December 23, 2018. She was born in Haan, Germany on June 10, 1928 to the late Ernst and Ida Ellenbeck.
She loved walking, playing games, cooking, traveling, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in passing by her loving husband of 58 years, Frederik Koose;
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Phillip Raymond Moos
Dec 23, 2018
Phillip R. Moos, 94, passed away December 23, 2018. Born on April 27, 1924, Phil was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis and a graduate of Cathedral High School. He served in the US Coast Guard during World War II in the Pacific Theater as a radar operator on the Coast Guard Cutter Taney. He was skilled pattern maker with several...
David Oliver Ferris
Dec 23, 2018
David Oliver Ferris, 65, of Indianapolis passed away December 23, 2018 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
David was born January 20, 1953 in Beech Grove, IN to Howard and Joan Oftelie Ferris.
He graduated from Northwest High School and received his associate degree from IUPUI. He served his country in the US Air Force. ...
Leah Ruth Pennington
Dec 23, 2018
Leah Ruth (Phillips) Pennington 77 of Indianapolis, IN formerly Leesburg, FL passed away December 23, 2018. Leah was born in Terre Haute, IN on November 21, 1941 to Wilbur and Mary (McClanahan) Phillips. She graduated from Wiley high school and attended Indiana State University and Beauty School, before moving to Indianapolis and working for Western Electric. She transferred to Oklahoma...
Andrew Zane Lewis
Dec 23, 2018
Andrew Zane Lewis, 25, of Fort Lauderdale, FL and formerly of Carmel, passed away unexpectedly December 23, 2018. He was born November 5, 1993, in Indianapolis, the son of Theodore J. and Elizabeth A. (Bess) Lewis.
Andrew loved life and the outdoors. It was evident at a very young age that he would pursue the lifestyle where he would be...
Adam Cesnik
Dec 22, 2018
Adam C. Cesnik, 39, of McCordsville, IN, passed away in his home on Saturday, December 22, 2018, after fighting the good fight against cancer for nearly 3 years. Adam was known for his sharp wit, his ability to see through people easily, his tendency to assist others in getting what they need, his great salesmanship ability, his love of his...
