Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Pauline H. (Vicky) Graham
Dec 27, 2017
Longtime Midland resident, Pauline (Vicky) Graham, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in Zionsville, Indiana. Pauline was born September 2, 1926 and was the daughter of Roy and Edna (Wilson) Herd in Cass County, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Graham; her daughter, Crystal Stuart; and her brothers, Hale and Carl Herd.
Pauline is survived by her...
Paul Roe Woolen
Dec 27, 2017
Paul R. Woolen, 86, Indianapolis, was a husband, a dad, a grandpa and a great grandpa. Paul served in the USMC for 23 years, then devoted 30 years at the USPS. He then worked part-time at Indy Rack and Axle until 2017. He leaves behind his wife, Irene, of 66 years, brother Jack, children Mike (Denise) Greg, and Kelly (Steve)....
Garland Lockard
Dec 27, 2017
Garland Lockard, 84, of Indianapolis passed away December 27, 2017 in McCordsville, Indiana. He was born February 17, 1933 in Wrigley, Kentucky to Seldon and Ida Lockard.
Family remembers Garland as an outdoorsy man who spent his earlier years living at a coal mining camp in Kentucky. He married his wife, Rosemary, in 1954, where they spent 48 wonderful years...
Bette J. Rice
Dec 26, 2017
Bette J. Rice, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, James A. Rice, a brother (Lawrence E. Henderson), a sister, and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Laura (James) Oldfather; step-daughters, Linda (Dave) Cardwell and Karen Hoffman; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several dear...
Bernice Delight Tudor
Dec 26, 2017
Bernice Delight (Pearson) Tudor, 98, of Zionsville, formerly of Indianapolis died December 26, 2017.
She was born February 6, 1919 in Blackford County to the late Harry C. and Luria (Baker) Pearson.
She married John W. Tudor on June 8, 1940 in LaFontaine. He preceded her in death February 8, 1999. She has waited patiently many years to be reunited...
George Edward Keller
Dec 26, 2017
George Edward Keller passed away on the afternoon of December 26th, 2017 in his beloved Indianapolis after a fully-lived 93 years, joining his “Peachie Pie” of 55 years, Joyce Jacob Keller. He leaves behind his daughter Anne Keller Heger (James Heger) of Fort Wayne and Kay Keller Hunt (Ron Hunt) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as 6 grandchildren (Monica, Stephanie,...
Maurice Edward Taylor
Dec 25, 2017
Maurice Edward Taylor
88, of Carmel, passed away December 25, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1929 in Niagara Falls, New York as the son of Maurice Craig and Elmina Taylor.
Maurice is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Taylor; son, Maury (Marla) Taylor; grandchildren, Alexandra (Alex) Taylor-Dawe, Lee (Christina) Dodd, Jennifer Boren; 2 great-grandchildren, Haley and...
Herbert Thomas Hale
Dec 25, 2017
Hale, Herbert T. (Tom), age 76, born in Blue Diamond, Kentucky and raised in Kettering, Ohio, passed away on December 25, 2017 in Indiana after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Hale, mother, Ada Schoch, and brother Jerry Hale. He is survived by his sister Michealee Whybrew (Lyle), children Greg Hale (Cindy),...
Barbara Smith
Dec 24, 2017
Barbara Louise Smith of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017, at the age of 81. Born March 25, 1936, to Opal and Lawrence Hoffman, she grew up on Riley Avenue on Indianapolis’ near east side and graduated from Saint Agnes High School. She worked briefly at WFBM TV (now WRC-TV) before marrying Charles Andrus “Andy” Smith in 1956. ...
Jon Finley
Dec 24, 2017
Dr. Jon C. Finley, 57 of Westfield, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. Jon was born April 16, 1960 in Greensburg, IN to the late Roger and Jean Finley. He was a graduate of Wabash College and Indiana University School of Medicine. Jon was a neurologist at IU Health.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, December 30 at 12:00...
Michael Lee Robertson
Dec 24, 2017
Michael Lee Robertson
Age 59, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Mike was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 9, 1958 to his parents, James David and Carolyn Jeanette (Simpson) Robertson. He graduated from Arsenal Tech, where he was a member of the ROTC program. After graduation, Mike entered into the workforce. He worked for many years...
Barbara June Tobey (Justus)
Dec 24, 2017
Heaven welcomed Barbara June Tobey (Justus) to her eternal home, on the morning of December 24, 2017.
Barbara was born May 31, 1932 in Spearfish, South Dakota and grew up in southwestern Montana. Raised by her parents, Loyd and Catherine Justus, Barbara was the second of seven children.
Barbara was valedictorian of her graduating high school class in Bozeman, MT,...
Howard Kahlenbeck, Jr.
Dec 23, 2017
Howard Kahlenbeck, Jr.
88, Indianapolis, passed away December 23, 2017. He was born December 7, 1929, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the son of the late Howard and Clara E. (Wegman) Kahlenbeck, Sr.
He was an Indiana University School of Business graduate(1951), Delta Upsilon Fraternity international leader, United States Air Force Veteran (1952-1954), University of Michigan School of Law graduate (1957),...
Susanah Mayberry Mead
Dec 23, 2017
Susanah Mayberry Mead, 70, died on December 23, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Susie was married to William John Mead (Jack) for 47 years, until his death in November 2014. They are survived by three daughters.
Susie was born on August 10, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Susanah Jameson Mayberry and Francis Thomas Mayberry. Susie attended Tudor...
Nola Faye Rettig
Dec 23, 2017
Nola Faye Rettig, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away December23, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1946 in Birdseye, Indiana as the daughter of Kenneth and Melba Cook.
Nola enjoyed reading books, playing card games, watching old movies, traveling and spending time with her family.
Nola will be lovingly missed by her children, Tama (Mike) Withrow, Keith (Kim) Throop, Leigh...
Mary D. Gilliatt
Dec 23, 2017
Mary D. Gilliatt, 84, Westfield, passed away December 23, 2017. She was born September 2, 1933, in Willisburg, KY, the daughter of the late Otis and Audry May (Terrell) Dean. She married D. Ray Gilliatt, and he preceded her in passing July 22, 1992.
Mary was a member of Radiant Christian Life Church. She loved collecting antiques and adding to...
Mary Eunice Bovard
Dec 23, 2017
Mary Eunice Bovard, 101, passed away December 23, 2017 in Greenwood, Indiana. She was born November 7, 1916 in Freeport, Pennsylvania to Harry and Mollie (Hawk) James.
Mary was a resident of Pennsylvania for most of her life, but resided in Indiana the last 13 years to be closer to family. While in Pennsylvania, she was a member of the...
James A. Fisher
Dec 23, 2017
James A. “Papaw” Fisher,
77, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Jim was born April 18, 1940 in Decatur, Illinois to John Grant and Cordilia May Fisher.
Jim was a coach to all. He never met a stranger and never passed judgement on others. He was a family man and always put his family first. He was...
Lynn Barlet Rust
Dec 23, 2017
Lynn Barlet Rust passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was a loved mother of Julia Scott, Carolynn Starr, and Rob Rust. Loved mother-in-law of Roger Starr. A grandmother of Ethan and Lucy Scott, and a sister of Sue Barlet. Also, fondly remembered by relatives and friends. Born in Indianapolis on June 11, 1945 of late F. Leslie...
