Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Jan L. Lyon
Dec 23, 2017
On Saturday, December 23, 2017, Janice “Jan” L Lyon passed away at the age of 63 with her family by her side in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Born in Decatur, Illinois on January 19, 1954 to Carlos M Lyon and Jacqueline M Lyon, she was the oldest of six children. Jan’s passion for sports started at a young age when she...
Betty B. Cobb
Dec 23, 2017
Betty B. Cobb, 75, Carmel, passed away December 23, 2017. She was born June 13, 1942, in O’Keefe, WV, the daughter of the late Byron A. and Cassie (Murphy) Ball.
Betty was a long-time member of Carmel United Methodist Church. Her faith and daily devotions meant a lot to her. Graduating from high school at 16 years old, she enjoyed...
Jack Lee Rhine
Dec 23, 2017
Jack Lee Rhine, 88, was called to his eternal reward on Dec. 23, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis on May 28, 1929, to Delores (Crist) and Harold Rhine.
Jack was a loving Christian father and dedicated and loving husband. He worked in sales for 32 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Shirley Jean Nickel...
William "Bill" Sanders
Dec 23, 2017
William “Bill” Sanders
78, of Indianapolis, passed away December 23, 2017. He was born on July 6, 1939 in Hardy, Kentucky as the son of Lonnie and Elizabeth Sanders.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 12pm to 2pm at Flanner and Buchanan – Floral Park. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2pm, also at the funeral...
Daniel Ralston Taylor
Dec 22, 2017
Daniel Ralston Taylor, 70, of Carmel, Ind., died Friday at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Jan. 16, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo., to Robert Daniel and June Alice Crump Taylor.
He graduated from St. Elizabeth High School, Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Dayton in...
Mary L Riggs
Dec 22, 2017
Mary L. Riggs (Hendricks), 96, of Indianapolis, passed away December 22, 2017. She was born on September 3, 1921 in Indianapolis as the daughter of William and Mary (Riley) Hendricks.
Mary worked at Kingan and Co. for many years before she retired. She was a member of Irvington Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and spending time with her family.
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Carl Albert Worland
Dec 21, 2017
Carl Albert Worland (11/2/35-12/21/17) passed at home surrounded by family. Devoted husband of 62 years to Charlene, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and all around great guy. Visitation 2pm-4pm, Service 4pm, 12/28/17 at Flanner Buchanan-Broad Ripple. Consider a donation to Riley’s Children’s Hospital in lieu of flowers.
Loraine Anderson Pitman
Dec 21, 2017
Loraine Anderson Pitman, 96, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly from Waverly, Illinois, died December 21, 2017 at Robin Run Assisted Living in Indianapolis, IN. She was born November 10, 1921, in Loami, Illinois, the daughter of John M. and Leona Conlee Anderson.
She is survived by 4 sons, Steven, Col. Robert (U.S. Army Retired), Captain Gregory (U.S. Navy Retired), and Christopher;...
Larry Wayne Hook, Sr.
Dec 21, 2017
Larry Wayne Hook, Sr.,
68, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born on January 4, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late Delbert M. and Ruby Marie (Hulen) Hook. Larry attended Beech Grove High School, but left early to go to work and help support his family. He married Carolyn Faye Alderson on September 17, 1966...
Wayne Leo Berryman
Dec 21, 2017
Wayne Leo Berryman, 82 of Brownsburg, passed away on December 21, 2017. He was born on July 20, 1935 to the late Russell and Ruth Berryman.
Leo was an avid golfer and loved Indiana University basketball. His favorite pastime, however, was spending time with his family.
He was preceded in passing by his wife of 58 years, his “precious...
Alice Kay Moody
Dec 21, 2017
Alice Kay Moody, 76, Noblesville, passed away December 21, 2017. She was born December 25, 1940, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Charles Raymond and Opal Imo (Stewart) McFall. She married Joseph O. Moody, who preceded her in passing January 29, 1983.
Alice was a graduate of Shortridge High School and later received her nursing degree. She retired from...
Norman D. Funkhouser
Dec 20, 2017
Norman D. Funkhouser, 89, passed away peacefully December 20, 2017. He was born November 7, 1928 in Hendricks County to Herman and Hazel Funkhouser.
Norman’s love of family, travel and sports defined his life. Special moments included racing trips with his sons and many family vacations, lake outings, and holidays. He worked 38 years at GM, retiring in 1992 and...
Jack L. Childress
Dec 20, 2017
Jack L. Childress,
62, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017. Jack was born on August 19, 1955 in Lebanon, IN to Billy Childress and Helen Monforte.
Jack was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Ruth; mother, Helen; children, Joshua Childress, Jonathan Childress (Yuri), and Jenna Childress; siblings,...
Edmund D. Davis
Dec 20, 2017
Edmund D. Davis, 86 of Indianapolis, passed away December 20, 2017. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to John and Bertha Davis. He worked for Chrysler Corporation for 40 years before retiring in 1997. He enjoyed engineering, history, visiting hardware stores, talking everything automotive, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mark Randall Patterson
Dec 20, 2017
Mark Randall Patterson, 53, of Indianapolis, passed away December 20, 2017. He was born on October 27, 1964 in Indianapolis as the son of Dora Lawrence and Edna Louise (Smith) Patterson.
He worked as a glass glazier for 27 years; first at Top Quality Glass, and most recently for Service Glass. Mark enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson, working, watching football and...
Ronaele Artae Corman
Dec 20, 2017
Ronaele Artae Daily Corman died peacefully on December 20, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by family members after a two-year struggle with failing health.
Ronnie was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on August 8, 1937, the daughter of Raymond Neil Daily and Dorothy Luepke Daily. She was the first born granddaughter and named for her grandmothers—Eleanora Luepke and Artae...
Joshua James Vahle
Dec 19, 2017
Joshua James Vahle, 23, Carmel, IN passed away December 19, 2017. He was born February 22, 1994, in Indianapolis, the son of Jay and Janet (Rosenberry) Vahle.
Josh was a 2012 graduate of Carmel High School where he lettered in cross country and track. His love and talent for running continued as a Jarhead at Taylor University where he received...
Evelyn Mae Carlisle
Dec 19, 2017
Evelyn Mae Carlisle,
74, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born January 2, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charles and Lucille L. Hayes.
Evelyn was an avid Elvis fan. She enjoyed spending time watching red birds and squirrels outside of her window. Most of all, she loved being a homemaker; baking, decorating Christmas cookies and...
