Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Debbie Kay Nee-Waltz Riddle
Oct 3, 2017
TRIBUTE TO DEBBIE KAY RIDDLE NEE' WALTZ R.R.T., R. Psg. T., C.P.F.T.
Please join us as we celebrate the life of a remarkable woman–Debbie Riddle. Debbie passed on October 3, 2017, following a lengthy illness. This tribute will be held on Saturday, October 14, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at Shelter 2 in Broad Ripple Park. This date also...
Francis John Feeney
Oct 3, 2017
Francis John Feeney, 23,Indianapolis, went home to Jesus on October 3, 2017 in a tragic accident whileriding his bicycle near his home. He is survived by his parents, Rod and CharlaFeeney, his sisters Mary and Catherine (Alessandro Pia), and his nieceEvangeline. He is also survived by his cousins, aunts, and uncles: the Davies,Piggs, Courtneys, Feeneys, Cohrs, and Haleys.
Funeral...
Peter Gerard Tamulonis
Oct 3, 2017
Peter G. Tamulonis
67, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2017 in Panama City, Florida. Born on January 3, 1950 to Peter A. and Claire Tamulonis, he grew up in Nashua, New Hampshire, graduating in 1968 as valedictorian of Bishop Guertin High School. He attended Butler University, graduating summa cum laude with degrees in Political Science and Speech, and was...
Mary Ellen Shepherd
Oct 3, 2017
Mary Ellen Shepherd
84, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Mary was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 7, 1933 to the late, Harry and Gertrude Edwards. Mary worked as a bookkeeper for RCA during her career. She enjoyed animals, music, bowling, playing cards, flea markets and was very patriotic.
In addition to her parents, Mary was...
Stephen James -Steve- Rayl
Oct 3, 2017
Stephen James “Steve” Rayl
19, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Steve was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on October 26, 1997 to parents Roger E. and Nancy J. Rayl. He was a graduate of St. Lawrence Catholic School and 2016 graduate of Bishop Chatard High School. He loved soccer, especially Manchester United, and Dr. Who. He...
Lynne Anne (Coval) Haughey
Oct 2, 2017
After a courageous five-year battle with metastasized cancer, Lynne is now without bodily suffering and is at peace with her Lord, having passed Monday afternoon October 2nd with her parents at her side. Only those closest to her knew the depth of her suffering because she always was more concerned about her dear friends’ and relatives’ well-being. We can truly...
Lewis Dean Esenwein
Oct 2, 2017
Lewis Dean Esenwein 82, of Brownsburg, IN passed away in the comfort of his home on October 02, 2017. Lewis was born January 22, 1935 in Wakarusa, IN. Lew served our country in the US Army in Korea for 3 years, returning home to attend Tri State University. He graduated in 1960 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After graduation...
Richard Allen Lewis
Oct 2, 2017
After a courageous 3 year battle with prostate cancer, Richard Allen Lewis passed away on October 2, 2017. Born to the late Edward and Lillian Lewis on December 8, 1939, Richard spent his childhood years in Indianapolis and Plainfield. When it was time for college, Purdue University was his choice and Civil Engineering his major. Money was hard to come...
Sandra Sue -Sandy- Miller
Oct 2, 2017
Sandra Sue “Sandy” (Cooper) Miller
76, of Indianapolis, IN passed away October 2, 2017. Sandy was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 21, 1940 to the late, Wilbur and Kathleen (Grayson) Cooper. She graduated from Manual High School and retired from Burger Chef (Hardee’s) after 27 years of service. Sandy was a member of Garfield Christian Church, where she...
Sylvia Ann Crockett
Oct 1, 2017
Sylvia Ann (nee Hurtt) Crockett, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 1, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1938 to the late Walter and Audra (nee Franks) Hurtt of Lafayette, Indiana.
Sylvia loved the Lord with all of her heart, mind, and soul; she loved her neighbor as herself. She delighted in spending time with family, reveling in hearing...
Arnold Robert Hooten
Oct 1, 2017
Age 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 01, 2017. He was born January 27, 1929 in Paoli, Indiana to Josie Hooten.
Arnold was drafted into the Army where he received two Purple Heart medals for his brave service in Korea. Upon returning home, he found employment with Allisons, where he retired in 1991. He will be remembered as...
Betty Mae Swain
Oct 1, 2017
Betty Mae Swain
95, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 1, 2017. Betty had been a Fashion Buyer for L.S. Ayers, retiring in 1987. She was a member of East 91st Street Christian Church and OASIS. She loved life, dancing of all types, sewing and designing clothing. She once said, “It’s very important for me to be with others.” “It...
Richard Charles Thorne
Sep 30, 2017
Richard C. (Rick) Thorne
January 9, 1949 – September 30, 2017
Richard Charles Thorne of Fishers, IN passed away on September 30th at the age of 68.
Rick was born January 9th, 1949 in St. Louis to Richard Arthur Thorne and Jane Fining Thorne (Minter). Due to his father’s work in marketing and sales, the family lived in several...
Betty Jean Alexander
Sep 30, 2017
Betty Jean (Simpson) Alexander, age 95, died September 30, 2017. Born in Indianapolis on September 22, 1922, Betty was the only child born to Ira and Mary Simpson. She has lived in the Indianapolis area her entire life including living in Fishers for 15 years to be close to her grandchildren. Betty worked in her early years at Link Belt...
Margaret E. (Gleason) Skromme
Sep 29, 2017
MARGARET GLEASON SKROMME of Hoosier Village in Zionsville, Indiana passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her college sweetheart and husband of 73 years Lawrence H. Skromme. Margaret was born in Waterloo, Iowa, to the late Max and Leila Gleason. She graduated from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa in 1938 with a B.S degree...
Charles E. Smith
Sep 29, 2017
Charles E. Smith, 79, of Indianapolis passed away on September 27, 2017. Memorial services will be held at Flanner and Buchanan-Memorial Park on Friday October 13, 2017 at 2:00pm, with visitation from 1:30 to 2:00pm. He is survived by his brothers Donald and Robert Smith. He will be missed by those of us left behind as he plays on greener...
Don H. Seal
Sep 29, 2017
Don H. Seal, 86, Carmel, died Friday, September 29, 2017 following a stroke. He leaves his beloved wife, Mary (Fox) Seal, of almost 50 years; his daughter, Jenifer Seal Cramer, and her husband, David, and their three children: Helena, William, and Soren; his daughter, Dr. Bonny Seal, and her husband Jeff Jordan and their two children: Benjamin and Kurt; his...
Dorwin Earl Whitis Whitey-
Sep 28, 2017
Dorwin Earl Whitis “Whitey”, 73 of Indianapolis, passed away September 28, 2017. Whitey, as he was commonly known, worked at WABCO and Olin Brass as a machinist. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union before retirement. He was a loving husband, an amazing father and an adored grandfather.
Dorwin was preceded in death by his parents; Henry and...
Doris Thompson
Sep 28, 2017
Doris Ferguson Thompson
88, Indianapolis, IN went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2017. Doris was born to the late Otis and Andover Ferguson on April 5, 1929 in Evanston, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Herbert Lytel Thompson, Sr. An only child, she lead child, she lead an energetic...
Janice Alene (Worth) Vanhart
Sep 28, 2017
Janice Alene (Worth) VanHart
65, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on September 28, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Charles M. VanHart; step-daughter, Maria E. VanHart; step-son, Charles D. VanHart; brother, Robert (Daureen) M. Worth and nephew, Andrew Christiopher. Services will be Friday, October 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Worth Chapel at North United Methodist Church. Burial...
