Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Roy Preston Sorrels
Dec 31, 2017
Roy P. Sorrels, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of December 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth and Everett; two brothers, Franklin and Charles; and his wife, Betty. Roy is survived by four siblings, four children, one stepson, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He served his country in the...
Michael Richard Hayes, Jr.
Dec 31, 2017
Michael R. Hayes, Jr.,
51, of Vallonia, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Mike was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 1, 1966 to Michael Hayes, Sr. and Brenda Powell.
Mike was a genius extraordinaire and jack of all trades. He loved working on race cars, fishing and spending time with his family. But most of all, he loved...
Hester Graham Shultz
Dec 31, 2017
Hester Graham Shultz, 96, died Dec. 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was known for her determined attitude in the face of adversity, her devotion to her family, and for her more than two decades of dedication to the City of Indianapolis as a civil servant. Hester was a pioneer for working women as well as an early champion of...
Norman James Lafoe
Dec 31, 2017
Norman James LaFoe, Harrison, TN formerly of Zionsville, died December 31, 2017.
He was born June 10, 1922 in North Salem, IN to James Oliver and Bernice Ethel Byrum LaFoe. He served his country in the Navy during World War II and after returning home went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Canterbury College with a degree in Biology.
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Robert Lee Brown
Dec 30, 2017
Robert Lee Brown
71, of Carmel, passed away December 30, 2017. He was born on February 4, 1946 in Indianapolis as the son of Carl and Goldie Brown.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 12pm to 2pm at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park North. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2pm, also at the funeral...
Marilyn Jean (Matrau) Shumar
Dec 30, 2017
Marilyn Jean (Matrau) Shumar
80, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 30, 2017. She was a 1958 graduate of Moody Bible Institute. She had taught Sunday school for many years at the Wheeler Mission. She is survived by husband, J. Richard; children, Laura (Aaron) Shumar, James (Anne) Shumar, Nancy (Justin) Shumar, Linda Shumar, John (Sarah) Shumar and Cynthia Shumar; grandchildren,...
Glenn Eugene Neely
Dec 29, 2017
Glenn E. "Gene" Neely, 87, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Gene was born December 22, 1930, in Indianapolis to the late Harry and Effie Neely. He attended Butler University, was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War serving aboard the hospital ship "Repose", and co-owned Neely Dental Lab with his wife of 61 years.A memorial service will be held...
James M Hayes
Dec 29, 2017
James Michael Hayes, 72 of Geist, IN, passed away on Friday December 29th, 2017. Jim was born in Chicago, IL to the late George and Alma Hayes. He graduated from St. Mel High School in 1963. Jim moved to and settled in Rockford, Illinois in the 1970s and then the Indianapolis area in the 1990s working as an accountant at...
William Harold Rees
Dec 29, 2017
William (Bill) H. Rees, 93, passed away December 29, 2017. Our Father was born in Redkey, Indiana June 26, 1924 and resided there at his death. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland Indiana. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and then took on a greater challenge by raising six children. He loved...
Gretchen Sypult
Dec 29, 2017
Gretchen Sypult, 83 of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Gretchen was born August 13, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Glenn and Helen A. Gharrett. She was a graduate of Drake University and earned her Master’s in Education from Indiana University.
Gretchen was a second and third grade teacher for the School Town of Highland in...
Joan Kaczmarski Collinge
Dec 29, 2017
Joan Kaczmarski Collinge, 85, Westfield, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born on April 2, 1932 in Chicago Heights, IL and lived there before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, then to Fishers, IN. Joan was always happy and smiling. She loved to cook for family or a large crowd. She was more than ready to spend a weekend at...
Robert Allen Barger, Sr.
Dec 28, 2017
Robert A. Barger, Sr., 82, of Indianapolis passed away December 28, 2017.
He was born May 31, 1935 in Mahalasville, IN to David and Opal Barger. Bob worked for US Rubber and Uniroyal for many years and then retired from Stephen Decatur Elementary. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and coon hunting but enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren...
Mary Charlotte Owens
Dec 28, 2017
Mary Charlotte Owens (née Long) was born on February 16, 1926, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Mary is one of nine children born to Erma Long and Frank Long Jr., both deceased. Mary was 91 years old when she passed away.
Mary accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Clarksville. She was a longstanding member of Riverside Park United...
Brenda Negron
Dec 28, 2017
Brenda (Jennings) Negron, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away December 28, 2017.
Brenda was born on November 21, 1938 to the late Reid and Vida Jennings in Burkesville, KY. She worked for Western Electric for over 12 years. She loved animals, shopping, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Antonio “Tony” Negron, and her...
Paul Lawrence "Larry" Butt
Dec 28, 2017
Paul Lawrence “Larry” Butt, 76 of Fishers, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. Larry was born October 25, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Paul M. and Virginia Butt. He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1959, from the University of Cincinnati in 1964 and from the Indiana University School of Law in 1968.
Larry served in the legal department...
Sean William Gleason
Dec 28, 2017
Sean William Gleason, 28 of Carmel, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. Sean was born May 28, 1989 in Atlanta, GA. He is survived by his mother, Linda J. Kesling; father, William M. Gleason; brothers, Jordan M. Gleason (Katherine) and Adam K. Gleason (Mandy); grandparents, Helen and Charley Hendricks and David L Kesling; aunts and uncles, Jeff Kesling (Kathy),...
Ann M. Christian
Dec 28, 2017
Ann M. Christian
Indianapolis- Ann passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at age 88. Ann is predeceased by her husband, Francis L. Christian and her brother, John Gill. She is survived by her brother, Michael Gill; her 7 children, Thomas (Suzanne) Christian, Joseph (Denise) Christian, Stephen (Diane) Christian, David (Lisa) Christian, James (Misti) Christian, Michael (Tammy) Christian, and Mary Ann...
Eula Jean Daupert
Dec 28, 2017
Eula “Jean” Daupert of Indianapolis, IN died peacefully on December 28, 2017 at the age of 97 surrounded by her loving family.
Jean and her husband Elmer owned Daupert Store Fixtures until their retirement in 1983 and then moved to Pine Island, FL. Twenty-five years later they moved back to Indianapolis to be close to family and resided at The...
