Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Marge L. Marsh Granny-
Oct 8, 2017
Marge L. Marsh “Granny”, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away October 8, 2017. She was born on April 3, 1932 in Dickson County, TN to Rev. Verlie and Nell Emmett. She married the love of her life, Forest "Dickie", on April 16, 1949.
She will be most remembered for her enormous amount of love for her family. They were always her...
Ralph Butrum
Oct 8, 2017
Ralph Butrum, 92
It is with great sadness that the family of Ralph Dennis Butrum announce his passing after a brief illness on October 8, 2017 at the age of 92.
Mr. Butrum was born in Allen County, Kentucky on June 30, 1925 to Owen and Ethel (Mahaney) Butrum. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Odis and...
Ann Marie Schnuelle
Oct 7, 2017
Ann Marie Schnuelle, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late James F. and Lela E. (Nielsen) Petersen. Ann was a 1944 graduate of Omaha Technical High School and attended Doane College in Crete, Nebraska where she met her future husband, Lloyd Schnuelle. They were...
Linda K. Douglas
Oct 7, 2017
Linda K. Douglas of Indianapolis went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2017 at the age of 73.
She was born August 10, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Karl Kohlmeyer and Elizabeth (nee Holisek) Stinson, and was raised since the age of three by her mother and step-father Ed Stinson. She later relocated to Indianapolis where she...
Esther J. Mccallister
Oct 7, 2017
Esther Jeanette Binkley McCallister of Speedway, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by her family and caregivers on October 7, 2017, at the age of 92. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born on September 7, 1925 in Bloomington, Indiana, she grew up in a loving family of two older brothers and a father and...
David Neal Smith, Sr.
Oct 7, 2017
David Neal Smith, Sr., 68, of Speedway, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. David was a proud Marine Veteran, who served in the Vietnam War. He also was a proud father and grandfather. David had a Mustang that he loved dearly. He would take it on many trips all over Indiana. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and sports. David worked and...
Russell Wayne Lewis
Oct 7, 2017
Russell “Russ” Wayne Lewis
57, of New Palestine, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on October 7th, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Russ was born in Beech Grove, IN on April 21st, 1960 to parents, Robert E. and Rosalie (Scifres) Lewis. He was a 1978 graduate of Warren Central High School. During his career, Russ worked for over 26...
Kenneth J. Benson
Oct 7, 2017
Kenneth J. Benson, 74, of Indianapolis entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2017.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years Mary Rubeck Benson; sons Jonathan J. Benson (Miranda) and Stephen R. Benson (Anne); grandchildren Lindsey Benson, Caroline Benson, Alexander Benson, Taylor Snow, great-grandchild Hayden Snow; and sister Katherine Van Dyke. He was preceded in death...
Jaxon David Blanchard
Oct 6, 2017
Jaxon David Blanchard, 28 days, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 8, 2017 in Indianapolis to Scott Arthur and Kristina Beth (Keim) Blanchard. Jaxon, dubbed “Action Jaxon” was a fighter and in his short life impacted many people.
He is survived by his loving parents; big brothers, Gage...
Rosemary A. Lupinski
Oct 6, 2017
Rosemary A. Lupinski, 97, passed from this life to the next October 6 after a longdecline. She was born December 14th, 1919 to Edward Boecher andBernardine (Bellmer) Boecher in Chicago Illinois. She was one of ninechildren. She grew up in Chicago and married Lucian Lupinski in1955. They moved to Peoria Illinois in 1960 and eventually toIndianapolis in 1974. Rosemary was...
Mary Lou Ehrgott
Oct 6, 2017
Mary Lou Ehrgott 90, Carmel, passed through death into life on October 6, 2017. She was born on March 19,1927 in St Johns, Michigan, the daughter of Basil and Treva Graham. She died in her home of natural causes.
Mary was an avid gardener, and had many other hobbies including painting, music and travel. She was involved with many charitable...
Mildred Clark
Oct 5, 2017
Age 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 5, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Martinsville, Indiana since 2005, prior member of Eagledale Baptist Church in Indianapolis from 1985-2005, being baptized in 1985, as well as an attendee of Marwood Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Millie was sprinkled a Methodist as a child in Lexington, Kentucky...
Jutta Mary Catherine Langfitt
Oct 5, 2017
Jutta Langfitt of Fishers, Indiana passed away on October 5, 2017 following a stroke. She was 80 years old.
She was born in Clinton, Iowa to Johannes and Anna Jacobsen and graduated from Clinton High School. She married Ronald Langfitt on October 7, 1956 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton.
Jutta enjoyed her walks, line dancing and traveling. She maintained...
Joyce Ellen Kem Roberts
Oct 5, 2017
Joyce Ellen Kem Roberts, 83, of Greenfield passed away October 5, 2017.
Joyce was born September 22, 1934 to the late Edna and Daniel Kem in Delaware County, Indiana. She graduated from Yorktown High School, and retired from David A. Noyes as an executive secretary. She was a member of Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, an accomplished pianist, enjoyed...
Geraldine I. -Jean- Coffy
Oct 4, 2017
Geraldine I. “Jean” Coffy, 90 of Carmel, IN passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Jean was born April 16, 1927 in Amsterdam, OH to the late Lindsey Pearl Peterson and Anna Laura (Wilson) Peterson.
Jean and her husband Earl had a large group of friends they met as they traveled the world due to Earl’s military service. She was...
Norma Jean Smith
Oct 4, 2017
Norma Jean Smith (Sexton), age 74, passed away on October 4, 2017 in Indianapolis. She was born on January 7, 1943 in Charlotte, Michigan.
Norma was a homemaker and she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Norma will be lovingly missed by her children, William Smith and Patricia (James) Orrick; and grandchildren, Clorissa Orrick, James Orrick,...
William J. -Bill- White
Oct 4, 2017
William J. “Bill” White, 78 of Indianapolis, passed away on October 4, 2017. Bill was a simple man, but his great joy in life was his family who will miss him dearly.
He leaves behind his wife, Shirley Benton; children, Ronald White, Jessica Barrett-White, Randy White, Angela White-Martin, Shannon White, Adam White, Danelle White-Coy; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and...
Connie J. Boatright-Royster
Oct 4, 2017
Mrs. Connie J. Boatright-Royster (Gross), died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her family, on October 4, 2017 at the age of 71.
Connie is survived by her husband of 33 years, Charles Royster; daughter, Rebecca Parks of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Jessica Parks and Andres Del Carmen of Indianapolis and Jerald Parks of Las Vegas; great-grandchildren, Kamila...
Sheila May Tompkins
Oct 4, 2017
Sheila May Tompkins, 70, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away October 4, 2017. She was born May 29, 1947 in Somerset, KY. Sheila could be described as a mother to all. She welcomed everyone into her home and treated them as if they were her own. She was an avid animal lover and adopted many different animals over the course of...
