Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

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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Aug 15, 2017

Robert B. Wilson, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away August 15, 2017. He was born October 26, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of the late Paul and Margaret (Burns) Wilson. He married Jackie Wilson on February 14, 2004.

Bob will be remembered as a spiritual mentor, who loved helping and serving others.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of...

Aug 15, 2017

Jamie Lynn Rout passed away on August 15, 2017. Jamie was born in Bedford, IN on March 11, 1947 to James E. Rout and Helen McKibben Rout. Jamie was a graduate of Arlington High School and attended Ball State University and IUPUI. Jamie was a Claims Processor for Sagamore Insurance.

Jamie is survived by her brothers, Geoffrey and Stephen (Angela)...

Aug 15, 2017

Paul B. A. Neese

23 years old, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 15. 2017. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family traveling, fishing, and playing football. Paul loved surrounded himself around race cars or watching the race on television. He was known for his loving and gentle spirit to all who knew him. Paul is survived...

Aug 15, 2017

Age 87, of Camby, passed away on August 15, 2017. He was born May 28, 1930 in Benton Harbor, MI to Lyman and Lydia Boyd.

A graduate of Purdue University, Dwight accomplished many business endeavors including his position as founder and owner of DA Boyd Engineering as well as Boyd/Sobieray Associates, Inc., now known as BSA Life Structures. He...

Aug 15, 2017

Mabel Ruth Rease

99, of Avon, IN passed away on August 15, 2017. Ruth was born in Marengo, Indiana on February 23, 1918 to Charles and Anna (Jones) Archibald. She was one of six children. Ruth served as a beautician for over 50 years in the Avon area. She was an instructor at Royal Beauty College from 1939-1943. Ruth was...

Aug 14, 2017

William Patrick “Bill” Ryan

68, of Indianapolis, passed away August 14, 2017. Bill was born in Akron, OH on June 13, 1949 to the late Tom and Joanne (Barrett) Ryan. Bill graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School and attended the University of Akron. He served his country honorably in the US Marines Corp, and worked for many years as a...