Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 6, 2018

Patty L. (Colby) Niebrugge

86, of Indianapolis, passed away January 6, 2018.  Patty was born in York, Nebraska on November 15, 1931 to the late, Claude M. and Goldie M. (Elliott) Colby.

Patty graduated from high school at the age of 16 and began her teaching career in a one-room school in Nebraska.  She went on to earn her bachelor’s...

Jan 6, 2018

Mr. Shirley Ray Harber, 79, of Fountaintown, passed away on January 6, 2018.

Ray was born on December 17, 1938 in Livingston, KY to the late Lorine Betrice Riddell Harber and Arthur Jenkins Harber. He worked for Beech Grove Shops Railroad for 6 years, and retired from Ford Motor Company after 37 years of loyal service. Ray was an animal...

Jan 6, 2018

Marilyn S. Herald, 80 of Indianapolis, passed away on January 6, 2018. She was born on June 28, 1937 in Indianapolis, to Howard and Pearl Callahan.

Marilyn enjoyed reading novels and working puzzles. She enjoyed eating Chinese food. She also had a passion for exotic cats and her dog, Toby. Marilyn loved spending time with her family and socializing with...

Jan 6, 2018

Bella Albano, 80, of Noblesville, IN, formerly of Washington, PA died peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born December 30, 1937 in Bishop, PA, a daughter of the late Primo DePaoli and Thresa Nicola Petro.

After graduating from Canonsburg High School in 1955, Bella proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959 and was stationed...

Jan 5, 2018

 

In Richmond, Indiana, Marilyn B. (Butler) Sutherlin was born into the family of Maude and Earl Butler on December 18, 1929; the fourth of their five children.  At home in Cambridge City, Indiana, brother Earl Junior, sisters Bobbie (Roberta) and Suzanne greeted her and seven years after Marilyn, baby sister Virginia completed the family.  All preceded her in death.

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Jan 5, 2018

Anastacio “Jun” Hilario

60, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 5, 2018.  He is survived by his wife, Alicia R. Hilario and daughter, Stephanie R. Hilario.  Service will be Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 5 pm with calling one hour prior at Flanner Buchanan-Broad Ripple.

Jan 4, 2018

Jackson Parks Roberts, 18, Carmel, Indiana, passed away January 4, 2018.  He was born June 17, 1999, in Indianapolis, the son of James A. Roberts and Robin R. (Ratcliff) Roberts.

Jackson was a senior at Carmel High School.  He had already received acceptance letters from Indiana University and Ball State University, but was anxiously awaiting on his Purdue University acceptance...

Jan 4, 2018

Anna Marie Pantina of Indianapolis died January 4, 2018 at the age of 88.

She was born September 28, 1929 to the late Frank and Helen Pantina in Brooklyn, New York. Indianapolis has been her home for almost 30 years.

Anna previously attended New Wineskin Ministries until she became ill. She will be remembered as a happy person who always...

Jan 4, 2018

Sheryl Ann Curbeaux, 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away January 4, 2018. She was born March 18, 1951 to David and Mary Duncan in Richmond, Indiana.

Though born in Richmond, she was a lifelong resident of Indy. She married Jerry Curbeaux April 18, 1986. Family remembers her as a spunky “hoot” who enjoyed music from Elvis to country and dancing,...

Jan 4, 2018

97, Indianapolis, died January 4, 2018. Born in Johnson County on January 26, 1920. Married in 1942 to Timothy Edward Oakes (deceased 2003) in Indianapolis. Loving mother to two sons—Gary Edward Oakes (Ruth) and Ronald Wayne Oakes. Grandmother to Jennifer Harris (Randy), Kristin Ramsey (Lee), Step-grandsons Kevin Martlage (Rebecca), Eric Martlage (Mindy) and Great-grandmother to grandson Matthew and granddaughters Sophia,...

Jan 4, 2018

Joseph J. Salfity, 96 of Carmel, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018.  He was born October 3, 1921 in Palestine to the late Jamil and Tamam Salfity.  Joseph retired from the Bank of New England where he was manager of their trust department.  He was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Indianapolis.

Funeral services will be...

Jan 3, 2018

Rosemary Percifield, age 91, of Indianapolis, passed away January 3, 2018.  Rosemary was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 28, 1926 to the late Albert Edward and Mable Marie (Little) Greilich.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Glenn “Bud” Percifield; sister, Ruth R. Stephens and brother, Albert E. Greilich, Jr.  She is survived by her sons: Jack...

Jan 3, 2018

Jan 3, 2018

Cathy Ann Hankins,

61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Brownsburg, Indiana. She was born December 11, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Norman and Barbara Thompson.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Debra Handy and Tommy Thompson. She is survived by her children, Rachel Logston (Eric), and Chad Hankins; sisters, Jackie Howard,...

Jan 2, 2018

Richard E. “Dick” Miller, Jr., 95 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by family.  He was born at home in Ellis County, Oklahoma on May 21, 1922 to Richard E. Miller Sr. and Jennie (Glasgow) Miller. Dick was a 1940 graduate of Arnett (OK) High School and served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1942-...

Jan 2, 2018

Evelyn L. Rose (Lucas), 85, of Greenwood, passed away January 2, 2018. She was born on March 27, 1932 in Premier, West Virginia as the daughter of John L. and Tamsey A. (Sanders) Lucas. She married Edward N. Rose.

Evelyn and her husband owned and operated Ed Rose Cartage for many years. She loved spending time with her family and...

Jan 1, 2018

Beverly L. Bardwell, age 62 went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2018 at 1:58 pm. Beverly was born on April 18, 1955 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She grew up in Greensburg, LA and lived in multiple states through her life although she considered Louisiana home and Indiana a second home. Beverly is survived by her husband...

Jan 1, 2018

Timothy Lee Sheets, age 67 of Indianapolis, passed away January 1, 2018. He was born September 26, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN. Tim graduated from Tech High School and served in the US Army. He was a Door Gunner with the 1ST Cavalry and served two tours in Viet Nam and attained the rank of E-5. He received a Bronze Star...

Jan 1, 2018

Lois Faye West, age 87 of Indianapolis passed away January 1, 2018. She was born April 24, 1930 in Dearborn County, IN to Floyd and Pearl Walcott. She married H.G. West September 30, 1947. She worked at Western Electric until 1983. She enjoyed part time jobs in stores at the Airport. She was an avid Pacers Fan and loved Nascar,...

Dec 31, 2017

Irene Cheatham, age 85, of Indianapolis, passed away December 31, 2017. Irene was born in Manchester, KY on September 9, 1932 to parents, Orbin Smith and Nora (White) Parker.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence R. Cheatham; son, James Edward White; and sister, Willie Jean West.  She is survived by her daughters, Geraldine Patterson (Ron) of Hamilton,...