Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Nov 4, 2017

Jewell B. Smith, 96 of Greenfield, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Jewell was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; late husband, Bob Smith; son, Raymond; and spouse of 35 years, Russell Barksdale. She is survived by her children, Vera, Eugene, Betty and Bobby; grandchildren, Russell, James, Scott, Larry, Chris, Max, Mitch, Madison, Johna, Scott, Graig, Jeff, Eric,...

Nov 4, 2017

Polly A. Auberry, 87 of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was born December 15, 1929 in Deputy, IN. She was Salutatorian of her 1948 Deputy High School class. She moved to Indianapolis and worked for Sears for three years until she became a full time homemaker. She was married on April 7, 1951 to Robert A. Auberry...

Nov 4, 2017

Elizabeth Kathleen (Denison) Combs, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 4, 2017, surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born on January 6, 1922 in Lebanon, Kentucky to Virgil and Celestia Denison. She graduated from Ben Davis High School.

Kathleen worked at the Great A&P Tea Company’s regional office, Firestone and Indiana Blue Cross Blue Shield. She lived many years...

Nov 3, 2017

Todd Lippard, 90 of Brownsburg, passed away on November 3, 2017. He was born on January 31, 1927 in Clermont, to the late Earl and Lela Lippard.

Todd enjoyed playing pool and was an avid golfer. He genuinely loved helping family and friends out with absolutely anything and everything.

He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and served in...

Nov 3, 2017

Francis Marion Pryor, Jr.

 

May 1, 1928. —  November 3, 2017

 

Once again a member of the greatest generation has left this earthly life.  Most of his family and friends believe he has entered his heavenly reward to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Whom he served since age 37.

 

He was the second of...

Nov 3, 2017

Gerald E. Reed, 83 of Indianapolis, passed away November 3, 2017. He was born July 27, 1934 in Bowling Green, KY to John Edward and Blanche Roman Reed. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and worked as a Firefighter in Indianapolis for 32 years. He was an active member of the Avon Church of God. In his retirement, he...

Nov 3, 2017

Gene “Guy” Young, born October 3, 1962 passed away on November 3, 2017.

After graduating high school, Guy went on to major in religious studies where is received his Associates degree from St. Petersburg Junior College. Guy was a major Kiss and Farrah Fawcett fan. He also enjoyed oil painting in his spare time.

He is preceded in...

Nov 3, 2017

Jason Ryan Doan,

45, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017.  Jason was born in Franklin, Indiana, on December 30, 1971 to Max R. and Deborah “Debi” (Hughes) Doan.

Jason was a wonderful person who brought joy to everyone he met. He cared deeply about family and friends, and just wanted to make sure everyone around him was...

Nov 1, 2017

Margaret Schricker Robbins, 101, beloved aunt who was long active in civic, community and church activities, died of natural causes on November 1. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lewis Corwin Robbins and her two brothers Henry F. Schricker Jr. and George W. Schricker. She was the daughter of the two-term Indiana governor Henry F....

Nov 1, 2017

Ellen B. Job Kreie

67, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 1, 2017. She was a graduate of Indiana State University. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Kreie and son, Jayson Kreie. Visitation will be Monday, November 6, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan-Broad Ripple. Services will be Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Flanner...

Nov 1, 2017

Donna Marie Schmidt of Indianapolis died November 1, 2017 at the age of 74.

Donna was born in Indianapolis on June 27, 1943. She retired after working in janitorial services for JC Murphy’s, JCPenney, and Meijer.

Donna is survived by her husband John W. Schmidt Jr.; son John W. Schmidt III (Jan); and grandsons Zachary Schmidt (Christine) and...

Nov 1, 2017

William “Bill” M. Buschuk, 66, Carmel, passed away November 1, 2017. He was born October 11, 1951, in Gary, the son of the late William and Maren (Eryman) Buschuk. He married Sheri L. (Schultz) Buschuk on August 24, 1974.

Bill was a graduate of Portage High School, where he lettered in football. His love for football continued as he played...

Nov 1, 2017

Mary Jane Hicks, a life-long resident of Indianapolis, was born May 19, 1926 and died at Westside Garden Plaza on November 1, 2017, where she had lived for 12 years. She attended Broad Ripple High School, lived in Ravenswood for many years, and was a long time member of Glendale. Christian. Church, where she enjoyed sharing her beautiful soprano voice....

Nov 1, 2017

Oct 31, 2017

Chris L. Zeheralis, 91, of Carmel passed away on October 31. Born October 6, 1926 in Gary, IN to Loukas and Glykeria Zeheralis, he is survived by his bride of 64 years, Mary (Becky) Zeheralis, son Louis C. (Stella) Zeheralis, daughter Gail Zeheralis, grandchildren Lynn and Chris Zeheralis, sister Mary (James) Mammas, sisters-in-law Patricia Sullivan and Catherine Psarakis, first cousin...

Oct 31, 2017

Phyllis Jean Matthews

86, of Indianapolis, passed away October 31, 2017. She was born on December 20, 1930 the daughter of the late Herbert and Verle (Coons) Hicks. Phyllis retired from Western Electric in 1986, after 20+ years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Matthews; son, Steven M. Matthews; grandson, Bob Lark and...

Oct 31, 2017

Kenneth Dale Pritchard, 89, Carmel, passed away October 31st 2017. Ken is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn, daughters, Nancy Canary, Janey (Jeff) Cantwell, granddaughters, Jackie Cantwell, Meredith Cantwell, Katelyn Canary, and Kelsey Canary, brother, Ray Pritchard, and twin sister, Lois Tilford. He was a 1954 graduate of Butler University and a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity....

Oct 31, 2017

The youngest of seven children, Paul Edward Tucker was born on Christmas Eve, 1928 to Frank and Elizabeth Tucker. He spent his early years in Osgood, Indiana, and later moved to Versailles, a town he described as “a nice place to grow up in.” He would play football on the town square with his friends or go down to the...

Oct 31, 2017

Mona Lee Nemecek, born June 17, 1951 joined The Force on October 31, 2017. Born in Valparaiso, IN to Morris and Miriam Ringel, she was the eldest of 5 siblings. Mona was an excellent & gifted student at School 70, graduated from Shortridge High School with an academic diploma and continued her education at IUPUI where she earned her B.S....

Oct 31, 2017

Patricia L. Van Wye

86 years old, of Zionsville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Patricia enjoyed spending her quality time with her family cooking, baking, and listening to music. She was known for her generosity and loving spirit to all who knew her.

Patricia is survived by her three children, Tom...