Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Aug 20, 2017

Gaylord “Bud” Russell, 74, Noblesville, passed away August 20, 2017. He was born September 23, 1942, in Elkhart, the son of the late Loren and Lola (McHenry) Russell. He married Michelle Kraus on May 18, 1999.

After attending Purdue University, Bud went to work for the family business, Loren H. Russell Insurance Agency in Elkhart. He became very active...

Aug 20, 2017

Ronald Glenn Timmons passed away peacefully on August 20, 2017. Ronald was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 28, 1937. Ronald served in the US Air Force for 28 years. He was a beloved husband and father. Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years, Gloria A. Timmons of Zephyrhills; daughters, Christine Timmons-Malone of Zephyrhills, Diane (Julie Walker) Stamp of...

Aug 20, 2017

James “Jim” Joseph Zdobylak, age 60, of Indianapolis, passed away August 20, 2017. He was born on July 31, 1957 in Gary, Indiana as the son of John and Stella (Frances) Zdobylak. He served in the US Air Force from 1976 to 1978. He married Cora (Castillo) on July 15, 1980.

Jim worked as a machinist for Raytheon for...

Aug 19, 2017

Robert Joseph Bego,Beloved Father, Husband, Coach, Hero and Friend, passed away on August 19 athome surrounded by family. He was bornAugust 9, 1929 in Indianapolis to the late Gerald and Martha (Woodard) Bego. Bob was a graduate of Howe High School andhad attended IUPUI. Bob served hiscountry in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bob retired from American...

Aug 19, 2017

Margaret Ruth Chellman McEwen was born December 29, 1926 to William and Thelma (Evertsen) Chellman in Chicago, IL. Margaret went to be with her Lord on August 19, 2017 at the age of 90. She married John “Jack” P. McEwen on August 18, 1951. Together they raised 5 children. Marge was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Throughout her life...

Aug 19, 2017

Jacob Nathaniel Brinson, 41, passed away August 19, 2017. He was born February 12, 1976, in Indianapolis.

Jacob graduated from Carmel High School, where he played football for the Carmel Greyhounds. Following high school, Jacob received his bachelor degree in business from Indiana University Bloomington and furthered his career in business and management in the years following. His deepest love...

Aug 19, 2017

Patricia Ann Bloom, 76, of Greenfield, died Aug. 19, 2017.

She was born Oct. 23, 1940, to the late William and Virginia Patterson in Evansville. Patricia is survived by her children, Teresa (Scott) Hyton, Jerry (Pixie) Bloom, Kimberly Monday; sister, Pam Rose; four grandchildren, Jana, Justin, Ashley, Lauren; and three great- grandchildren, Dylan, Kaylynn, and Jaxon.

She is preceded...

Aug 19, 2017

Rosalind M. (Stewart) Stephens, age 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 19, 2017. She was born on July 3, 1925 as the daughter of Gerald and Mable (Ruby) Stewart. She was a graduate of Carthage High School and married Nelson Stephens on May 21, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas.

Rose worked as a bookkeeper for R.O. Whitesell &...

Aug 18, 2017

Beverly M. Pope Sokolek

82, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 18, 2017. She was retired from NAMIC were she was a Vice President of Finance. She was a member of St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, and had worked for the finance committee for the archdiocese of Lafayette. She was an avid golfer, Colts fan, card player and...

Aug 18, 2017

Marsha A. “Marty” Atwell, 73, Noblesville and formerly of Knightstown, passed away August 18, 2017. She was born February 9, 1944, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Durwood and Claire (Wuest) McCrocklin. She married Neil “Bud” Atwell on July 11, 1964.

Marty graduated from St. Agnes High School. She was an active member of Wilkinson Church of Christ and...

Aug 17, 2017

Jane E. Shaw, 80, of Carmel and formerly of Anderson, passed away August 17, 2017. She was born January 6, 1937, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late George E. and Lulu May (Sweet) Korb.

Jane was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and attended Hanover College, where she met Coyle L. Shaw. They were married August 11,...

Aug 17, 2017

Mariela U. Navarro, 78, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was born June 1, 1939 in Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia to the late Jorge and Arcelia Uribe.

Mariela was very proud of her Colombian heritage and shared many stories of Colombian music, food, and atmosphere with her family. She was married to her late husband, Ramiro Navarro,...

Aug 17, 2017

Thomas V. Burks, II

71, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 17, 2017. Thomas was retired from AT&T. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was past Post Commander and member of V.F.W. Post 7119. He had also served twice as District Commander of the V.F.W. He was a member of Millersville Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, AMVETS...

Aug 17, 2017

Rhoda May Rakes, 69 years old, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was born January 24, 1948 in Logan County, West Virginia to David and Georgia (Dalton) Bryant. She married the love of her life, Terry Rakes, on September 8, 1968 and two went on to have two adoring children.

Rhoda worked for Ertel Manufacturing in...

Aug 16, 2017

Laura M. Collester, 101, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 16, 2017. She was born on September 20, 1915 in Clinton County, Indiana to the late Clifford and Matilda Mae Elsea.

Laura leaves behind her granddaughters, Deborah (Dennis) Wantland, Lisa (Mike) Clark, Andrea (Mike) Sandy, Jennifer (Brian) Andrychowski; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Connor and Griffin Sandy, Brady Clark, Ella and Sophie...

Aug 16, 2017

William “Bill”John Flynn II, 73, of Bluffton, SC, died in the early morning hours of August16, 2017 at his home after a battle with cancer. Bill was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey onJune 23, 1944, spent much of his childhood in Indianapolis and called New York,Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana and South Carolina home in hisadult years.

Bill was aU.S....

Aug 16, 2017

Jacob Robert Stricker

28 years old, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Jacob was born February 7, 1989 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was a graduate of Pike High School. He was just beginning his career as an apprentice to an electrician, he and approached it with his usual zeal and passion.

Jacob...

Aug 16, 2017

Aug 16, 2017

Jimmy Dimitroff 87 of Indianapolis died on August 16, 2017. Jimmy was born on August 20, 1929 in Indianapolis to Vasil and Alexandra (Zabona) Dimitroff Jimmy graduated from Washington High School class of 1948. Jimmy proudly served our country during the Korean War in the US Air Force. Jimmy is a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the...

Aug 15, 2017

Shirley May Hammer 85, of Indianapolis, passed away August 15, 2017. She was born on April 8 1932 in Indianapolis as the daughter of Gerald and Lucy Leamon. She retired from Indiana National Bank in 1992 after working there for 30 years. Shirley was a very family oriented woman. She loved attending sporting events in Beach grove with her husband.

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