Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 22, 2018

Elaine Otelia Forsyth, 90, of Indianapolis passed away at home January 22, 2018. She was born in Montgomery County, IA, March 4, 1927, to the late C. Albert and Ellen (Johnson) Swanson. Elaine grew up in rural Red Oak, IA, area, attended Coburg High School and graduated from Red Oak High School before attending Augustana College for a year in...

Jan 22, 2018

Jan 22, 2018

James Patrick McMahon

75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 22, 2018. He was born on September 20, 1942 to the late Rose Boland and John E. McMahon. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Sergi. He is survived by Bill McMahon, Jack (Carolyn) McMahon, Mary Ann (Dan) Lowe, Geralyn Davis, Kevin (Alicia) McMahon. Karen (Kurt)...

Jan 22, 2018

Elizabeth Houser,

86, of Avon, passed away January 22, 2018. She was born March 11, 1931 in Kokomo, IN. She was an avid Elvis fan, loved gardening and most of all, loved spending time with her family.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann. She is survived by her daughter, Nanette Southwood; brother, Duncan Vansickle; and grandchildren,...

Jan 22, 2018

Constance S. McClure, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018.

She was born on October 24, 1943 in Madison, IN as the oldest of 9 children born to Norval G. and Helen L. (Medlen) McClure.  Connie graduated from Madison Consolidated High School and attended Bible College.  She worked as a clerk for Deaconess Hospital, Methodist Hospital and...

Jan 22, 2018

Bernard J. Mullin 87 passed away Monday January 22, 2018 in Indianapolis.

Mr. Mullin was born May 8, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Mike and Nora Mullin.

Bernard was an Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Western Electric after 32 years.

Mr. Bernard is survived by his loving wife Virginia (Bechert)Mullin, children Mike and Donna...

Jan 22, 2018

    Phyllis L. (Couse) Freese, age 92, of Indianapolis, passed away January 22, 2018.  Phyllis was born on August 5, 1925 to the late Harry and Nora McCormack.     Phyllis is survived by her children Jack Couse (Diane), Cheryl McCormack, Claudia Hayes (Larry), Timothy Couse (Beth), Kimberly Hartman (Rick), Jeffrey Couse (Holly), and Christopher Couse (Lisa); 25 grand-children and 45 great-grandchildren.      Phyllis...

Jan 21, 2018

David Lee Cole

    Age 67, of Greenfield, IN, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.  David was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 24, 1950 to his parents, Johnny and Jean (Dorsett) Cole.  He attended Purdue University and went on to work for Wonder Bread, retiring as a Supervisor.  He was a member of The People’s Church and Sons of the...

Jan 21, 2018

Mary Virginia Hutson Zeigler

86, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 21, 2018.  She was born in Hinsdale, Illinois to John and Gladys Hutson, the fourth of five daughters.  Mary graduated from Hinsdale High School and Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri.  She was preceded in death by parents; her husband, Robert H.; three older sisters, Jean (George) Butts, Phyllis (Wallace) Vogler,...

Jan 21, 2018

Pearl Ann Gregory died January 21, 2018 at the age of 93.

Pearl was born July 22, 1924 in Clinton, Arkansas the daughter of John L French and Marinda Cook Watts. Growing up in Arkansas, Pearl ventured to Indianapolis at the age of 18. A talented seamstress, she worked at the Real Silk Factory during WWII sewing parachutes for the...

Jan 21, 2018

Joe Lynn Collier, 81 of Carmel, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.  Joe was born July 22, 1936 in Martin, TN to the late Burdette and Mary Elizabeth Collier.  Joe earned both is Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Illinois Wesleyan University.

Joe was Dean of Admissions at Butler University for Master’s candidates, foreign students and transfer students.  He retired in...

Jan 20, 2018

Loretta F. Arens, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 20, 2018.

Friends and family are invited to gather from 10:30am-12:00pm on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Flanner Buchanan- Memorial Park, 9350 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, with a funeral service to begin at 12:00pm. She will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jan 20, 2018

Albert “Cookie, Al” B. Cook 79 of Indianapolis died January 20, 2018.  Albert was born February 26, 1938 in Indianapolis and was the son of Albert R. and Ruth Margaret (May) Cook.  Albert was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and he served our country in the United States Army.  Albert was a dock worker for Yellow Freight Trucking...

Jan 20, 2018

Linda Ann Lansdell Dailey, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born on September 18, 1944 in Tustin, California to the late Annie and Jack Dixon. She worked for many years for K-Mart as a jack of all trades, she enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her friends...

Jan 20, 2018

Betty L. (Wilson) Tague, 90, of Westfield, IN formerly Noblesville, IN died January 20, 2018. Betty was born in Indianapolis on December 22, 1927 to John and Allie (Simmons) Wilson.  Betty worked as a bindery worker for over 15 years for the Howard W. Sam’s Company.  She was preceded in death by her five siblings; Virginia (Jean) Martin, Wilma Aughey,...

Jan 19, 2018

Mildred Brunner Hatke Wilson, 79, of Indianapolis passed away on January 19, 2018 at 5:39 AM peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family after a battle with cancer.

She was born to Walter and Alma Brunner on August 25, 1938. Mildred, or Millie as most would call her, was one of 12 children. She had 10 brothers and 1...

Jan 19, 2018

Terry Allen Gieseking,

69, of Indianapolis, peacefully went home to be with our Lord, with his loving wife and dog, Bentley, by his side on January 19, 2018. Terry was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 28, 1948. He worked as a line haul driver for over 45 years. He enjoyed fishing with his cousin, Frank, and was a wonderful...

Jan 19, 2018

“Shahpar saw the good in everyone…must be because there was so much of it in her.”

Shahpar Johansen passed away peacefully in her home on January 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She spent her final days with her husband of 32 years and their five children. Shahpar and her husband, Dr. Olaf Johansen, resided in Indianapolis for over...

Jan 19, 2018

Christinia Kay (Copeland) Junker

Age 65, of Noblesville, IN passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2018 in her home.  Christinia was born in Franklin, IN on February 20, 1952 to parents, Mary Patricia (Mackey) Doyle and William E. Copeland.  Christinia, a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School, worked primarily as a loving and devoted wife and mother.  She enjoyed gardening,...

Jan 19, 2018

On January 19, 2018, Marcia Golightly Mackay, 62, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Born on October 17, 1955, Marcia spent her childhood in Kokomo, Indiana. She graduated from Haworth High School and attended DePauw University where she was a member the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Specializing in textiles and pottery, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at DePauw....