Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Feb 4, 2018

Anna “Nan” Oberholtzer-Weisbrod

79, of Plymouth, Michigan passed away February 4, 2018. She was born on June 26, 1938 in New Castle, Indiana.

Nan had a love for traveling, family gatherings, and shopping; where she could literally “shop till she dropped.” She was also a successful business woman and was actively involved, for many years, in ABWA (American Business Women’s...

Feb 4, 2018

Orrin Spencer Tovson

 

96, Indianapolis, passed away February 4, 2018. Orrin was born in Decorah, Iowa on March 15, 1921 to the late Oscar T. and Melvina (Ness) Tovson. Orrin is survived by children: Richard Tovson; Joanne Drew (Chris), David Tovson (Kathy), and Jeanette Schriner (Don); 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, William Newman. Orrin was preceded in death...

Feb 3, 2018

Robert “Bob” Carl Poyck, 56, passed away February 3, 2018. He was born on January 16, 1962 in Indianapolis as the son of William and Carolyn.

Bob worked at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis for several years.

Bob is survived by his wife, Robin Poyck; children, Sarah and Alexander Poyck; sisters, Kathleen (John) Mitchel and Karen S. (Mike) Ginsberg;...

Feb 3, 2018

Mary Jean Purinton Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 3, 2018 at the age of 100.

Mary was born June 29, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois to Wallace S. Purinton and Ollie B. Goodwin Purinton. She was a pastor’s daughter who moved whenever her father was called to a new church. Places she lived...

Feb 3, 2018

Andra LaJean Hall, 72, Carmel, went home to be with her Lord on February 3, 2018. Andra was born on May 20th, 1945 in Fort Worth, TX. Upon graduation from high school, Andra married her high school sweetheart and became a homemaker. She was a dedicated and loving mom to her 3 children. They were her life, and she was...

Feb 3, 2018

Nancy B. Green, 78, Carmel, passed away on February 3, 2018.  She was born February 3, 1940, in Mount Kisco, NY, the daughter of the late Thomas Alexander and Eleanor (Walker) Banks.  She married Robert R. Green, who preceded her in passing in 2010.

Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Her favorite thing was to spend...

Feb 3, 2018

Betty Elaine Lubbers, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in the family farm house near Footville, Wisconsin on May 8, 1926, she was the oldest of daughter of the late Glen and Francis Klusmeyer.  Betty was preceded in death by siblings Kenneth Klusmeyer, Florabelle Lamb, and Jean Leathermon....

Feb 3, 2018

Jeanie I. Chew, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away February 3, 2018. She was born on May 28, 1946 in Westmoreland, Tennessee as the daughter of John “Carnie” and Nell H. (Fuqua) Hoskins.

Jeanie enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Jeanie is survived by her husband, Richard L. Chew; children, Lisa Hoskins, Michelle Coffman, Richard Thomas Chew...

Feb 3, 2018

Bernadine Lois (Rhim) White was born May 21, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was next to the youngest of seven children born to Mabel Garnett Rhim and J Levi Rhim. She was the last of the seven siblings which included Dolthea Hart, Ernest Rhim,Garnett Rhim, Harold Rhim, Mable Williams and Evelyn Rhim. She graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. She...

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Patricia J. Miehls Duncan, 86 of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2018.  She is survived by her 3 children, Deb Williams, Joseph Duncan, Mary Jo Zimmer; and their extended families, including 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Pat is also survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Gray of Raleigh, NC and Joanna German of Cleveland, OH; in addition...

Feb 2, 2018

Jeannette Ann Walker Bradford passed away on February 2, 2018 at the age of 93. She was born on September 19, 1924 to Dean E. and Florence M. (Ley) Walker, and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1942. She married James Harry Bradford on April 18, 1945 and they raised three children. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Butler University...

Feb 2, 2018

Howard “Howie” R. Beyer, 89, of Carmel, passed away February 2, 2018. He was born January 30, 1929, in Chicago, IL, the son of Rudolph and Mary (Coelin) Beyer. He married Joan Marie Chiappetta, and she preceded him in passing on September 8, 2015, after 62 years of marriage.

Howie was drafted into the United State Army in 1951. He...

Feb 2, 2018

Salvatore Joseph Barbera of Zionsville, Indiana passed away February 2, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 66.

Sal is survived by his mother, Olimpia Barbera; his daughter Samantha Barbera, Los Angeles; ex-wife and best friend Vicki Barbera, Zionsville; and his brother Carlos Barbera, Orlando.  He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Barbera and sister, Carol Ann...

Feb 2, 2018

Marcia Lynn Burkett, 67, of Camby, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018.

She was born on April 17, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late Donald L. and Doris C. (Meyer) Hawkinson.  Marcia was a 1969 graduate of Warren Central High School and soon after married Michael A. Burkett.  She and Mike enjoyed camping with their family down in Brown...

Feb 2, 2018

Reva M. Horine, 95, Indianapolis, passed away February 2, 2018. She was born March 4, 1922 in Randolph County, the youngest of five children to the late Vinnie and Mary Hinkle. In 1941, Reva married Ralph C. Horine, Jr. and they began their life together in Muncie, Indiana. He preceded her passing on November 15, 2004, after 63 years of...

Jan 31, 2018

Diane Mary Bridge (Quinn), 75, of Indianapolis passed away on January 31, 2018. She was born on September 13, 1942 in Iron Mountain, Michigan.  She was the daughter of Cecil and Emma Quinn.  She graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1960.  She was a member of St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church. Diane is survived by her loving husband of...

Jan 31, 2018

Harry R. Thompson, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 31, 2018.

He is survived by his children, Danny Thompson (Barbara), Greg Thompson (Tina), Clinton Thompson, Carmen Harton (Bob), Marty Thompson, and Brian Thompson (Pam); step-children, Debbie Phelps Blair, Cathy Burgess (Kevin), Ronnie Phelps (Tina), and Missy Phelps Brennan; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; and siblings, Vanada,...