Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Bonnie (Shaw) Frazer
Oct 18, 2017
Bonnie Shaw Frazer
86, passedaway peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 18 with family at her side. Bonnie was bornMay 30, 1931 in Canistota, South Dakota to Hazel and Beryl Butler Shaw. Herfamily moved to northern Indiana in 1943. Following graduation from RooseveltHigh School in Monticello, IN she went to Indiana State University where shegraduated with a degree in Elementary Education. During...
Joan K 'Grandma' Vining
Oct 18, 2017
Joan A. “Camp K Grandma” Vining, 84, of Muncie, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Joan was born January 26, 1933 in Hazelton PA to the late James and Margaret Letcher.
Joan was very active in Boy Scouts. Known as “Grandma” at Camp Kikthawenund, she was the craft director for nearly 20 years. She served as a den leader and...
Ann Louise Ohlinger Bizzaro
Oct 18, 2017
Beloved by many, Ann Louise Ohlinger Bizzaro, 66, passed away much too soon on October 18, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Tom, their children, Amelia and Sarah, and her grandchildren, Ethan and Emma. She leaves behind her father, James H. Ohlinger; sister, Peggy (Ed) Callihan, brothers Mark (Judy) Ohlinger, Jim (Wanda) Ohlinger, brother-in-law Patrick (Bonnie)...
Asko Kalervo Viitaniemi
Oct 18, 2017
Asko Kalervo Viitaniemi, 68, of Indianapolis entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2017.
He is survived by his spouse Randy McIntyre; sister Anneli Jāntti; and cousin Martti Lahikainen.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in February 2018. Cremation Services entrusted to Flanner Buchanan – Memorial Park.
The family is developing Asko's life story. Please...
Shirley Ann Morris
Oct 17, 2017
Shirley Ann (House) Morris was welcomed into this life on March 9, 1952 by her parents, the late Ansel and Jerldene House.
She was a delightful child who received her primary education in the Indianapolis Public School system. Shirley graduated from School #42 and Shortridge High School. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing...
Robert H. -Pap- Crouch
Oct 17, 2017
Robert H. "Pap" Crouch 98, of Indianapolis, passedaway October 17, 2017. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years,Gertie "Gig" Crouch, his daughter, Karen Crowe and grandson,Steven Bradley Crowe. He is survived by his son Robert I. (Carolyn)Crouch; grandchildren, Robert Denis (Beth) Crouch, Bryan (Sally) Crouch, Jill(Shane) Strasser, Michelle (Jon) Mulligan, Rocky Crouch, John Crouch, Cindi(Jay) Childs,...
Corrie Johnson Lang
Oct 17, 2017
Corrie Johnson Lang, 95, of Indianapolis passed away on October 17, 2017. She was born on May 17, 1922 in Ashburn, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, John S. Johnson and Janie Mae Johnson; her brothers Lamar Johnson and George Johnson; and her sister Rosalyn Johnson. She is survived by her sister, Adalyn Wilson of Leslie, Georgia...
Carol J. Rohde
Oct 17, 2017
Carol J. Rohde, 87, of Indianapolis passed away on October 17, 2017. She was born on January 8, 1930 to the late Glenn and Esther P. Truex in Indianapolis.
Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Fred H. Rohde, and her parents. She leaves behind her daughter, Pam Rohde; granddaughters, Lea Snyder (Howie) and...
Dorothy Lorree Bean
Oct 16, 2017
Dorothy Lorree Bean, 97 of Indianapolis passed away October 16, 2017. She was born August 3, 1920 in Skedee, Oklahoma to William Bruce and Anna Caroline Smith Walker. She moved to Indianapolis in 1956. She married Rev. Joe L. Bean and in 1962, they moved to Richmond, IN. Until they were called to Emporia, Kansas in 1969. Rev. Bean passed...
Patrick Joseph Edwards
Oct 15, 2017
Patrick Joseph Edwards, 63 of Indianapolis, passed away October 15, 2017. He was born February 11, 1954 in Beech Grove, IN to Irvin W., Sr. and Mary L. Edwards. He graduated from Manual High School and then received a Masters of Chemistry degree from IUPUI. He worked many years doing research for IU Medical Center and retired from Eli Lilly...
Betty Jean Dininger Hogue
Oct 15, 2017
Betty Jean Hogue, 92, of Mesa, AZ (previously of Indianapolis) entered into eternal rest on October 15, 2017.
Betty worked in the Warren Township School District as a Cafeteria Manager. In her spare time, she enjoyed nature and gardening.
Betty is survived by her children Tom Hogue (Carol), Joyce A. Hogue Grover (Don), and Beverly Hogue Gulley (Rick); grandchildren...
John Revie Paton, Jr.
Oct 15, 2017
John Revie Paton, Jr.
89, of McCordsville, IN passed away October 15, 2017. John was born in Charlotte, NC on October 17, 1927 to parents, John Revie Paton, Sr. and Maud Pearl (Bunn) Paton. He served his country honorably in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and retired from Chrysler after 32 years. John was a member of the...
Robert E. Kennedy
Oct 14, 2017
Rob Kennedy, 56, Fishers, IN, entered eternity having been called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus who Rob loved and worshiped. Born March 6, 1961 Rob graduated from Roncalli High School and earned a bachelors degree from Ball State University. Devoted family man he is survived by his loving parents Tom and Sue Kennedy (Greenville, SC), brothers Grey (Cindy)...
Mildred Marie Nester Ferguson
Oct 14, 2017
Mildred Marie Nester Ferguson, age 97, of Greenwood, passed away October 14, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Coatesville, IN as the daughter of Chester and Jennie Hunt.
Mildred is survived by her children, Richard (Heather) Nester, Karen (Ben) Begley and Robert (Sharon) Ferguson; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mildred is the widow of Ralph Nester...
Michael A. -Butch- Jefferson
Oct 13, 2017
Michael Alexander Jefferson, (Butch, Mike, Cool Breeze), wasborn January 21, 1947. He departed this life October 13, 2017 at the age of 70.He was preceded in death by his father, Alexander Jefferson.
He was married to his dedicated wife, Maxine Sallier, forover 38 years, however they were together 42 years.
Mike received his education in the Indianapolis PublicSchool System where...
Harold E. Nicholas
Oct 13, 2017
Harold E. Nicholas, of Speedway died October 13, 2017 at the age of 88.
He retired from GM after 42 years and was an active member of the UAW Local 933. He was an Army veteran.
Harold is survived by his sons Gary W. Nicholas (Georgiana) and Dennis W. Nicholas (Linda); 5 grandsons; 2 granddaughters; and 15 great-grandchildren....
Gerald Hansen
Oct 13, 2017
Gerald “Jerry” D. Hansen, 55, Indianapolis, passed away October 13, 2017. He was born November 27, 1961, in Blue Island, IL, the son of the late John “Jack” and Rosemarie (Toborg) Hansen. He married Shannon Weisheit on October 28, 1995.
Jerry graduated from Lewis University. He was an aviation mechanic for the last 20 years for FedEx. He was a...
Barbara Jean Kacer
Oct 12, 2017
Barbara Jean Kacer
Barbara Jean Kacer, 82, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Born January 22, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Lindstrom and Helen Teresa Lindstrom. A loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she loved her lord Jesus Christ, her family and the hapless Chicago Cubs. As...
Nancy Louise Snellenberger
Oct 12, 2017
Nancy Louise Snellenberger, 80 of Indianapolis, passed away on October 12, 2017. She was born on January 15, 1937 in New Castle to the late Everett and May Wilkerson.
She loved caring for her family, her pets and her home.
Nancy was preceded in passing by her mother and father May & Everett Wilkerson, her sister Sandra, her brother Michael...
Maija Astrid Vanags
Oct 12, 2017
Maija Astrid Vanags, 86, Carmel, passed away October 12, 2017. She was born on February 18, 1931, in Cesis, Latvia, the daughter of Edward and Olga (Rullits) Gulbis.
Maija came to the United States in 1951, where she met Gunnar Karl Vanags and they married in 1952. She worked full-time while attending Indiana University. She graduated with her Bachelor...
