Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 17, 2017

JoAnn Morris, 75, of Indianapolis passed away March 17, 2017.

JoAnn was born December 5, 1941 to the late Lester and Alice Chizum in Renton, Washington. She loved the ocean, fishing, and spending time with her family.

She leaves behind her son, Erik Morris (Astra); grandson, Ewan; and granddaughter, Arabella. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 16, 2017

Peggy June Woods, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was born on March 10, 1930 in Brown County, IN to the late Jacob and Freda (Percifield) Kennedy. Peggy was a 1948 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School. She enjoyed shopping at Goodwill and cooking Sunday dinner for her family; she was famous for her Mac...

Mar 16, 2017

Mar 16, 2017

RICHARD (DICK) GENE MAULTRA

Richard left this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2017 at the age of 89. He was born May 15, 1927 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the only child of Oscar and Frieda Maultra, who preceded him in death. Richard eventually moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where he spent his formative years....

Mar 15, 2017

Cheryl Lynn “Cheri” Lorenz Wojtach, 66 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was born on April 12, 1950 in Chicago, IL to John E. and Jean M. (Matusiak) Lorenz. Cheri was a 1968 graduate of Ridgewood High School and worked for 22 years as a Systems Analyst for Raytheon. She enjoyed gardening and landscaping; but was...

Mar 15, 2017

Jeffrey Charles Zaniker, 49 of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in California, while on business. Jeff was born June 30th, 1967 in San José CA to Donald and Eleanor Zaniker. He attended Turpin High School (Class of 1985) and went on to graduate from Purdue University (Class of 1990) where he studied Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. He also...

Mar 15, 2017

Spud Kincade was born toLawrence Kincade and Monzell (England) Kincade on December 29, 1922 on thebanks of the Wabash River at the foot of the Old Brownstreet Bridge in WestLafayette, IN. His father was attendingPurdue University at that time.

In 1924 the family movedto the small hamlet of Hedrick, Warren County, IN. Spud started to school inHedrick in September of...

Mar 15, 2017

Thomas E. Warren, age 51, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born on March 17, 1965 as the son of the Deborah and Harry Warren.

Thomas is survived by his father, Harry Warren (Sandra); stepfather, Michael McCarthy; siblings, Wendy Hudson (Kevin), Douglas Warren (Heather), Machelle Broom (Jason), William Warren (Sonja) and Michael McCarthy (Christina);...

Mar 15, 2017

Evelyn (House) Coberly, 93, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away March 15,2017. She was born in Portland, TN, the daughter of The Late Kent and Hester (Martin) House. She was a Bookkeeper and retired from H.P Wasson & Co. In 1975 after 32 years.

Surviving is her husband of more than 71 years, Edward Coberly; Nieces, Diane Kennedy and Diane...

Mar 14, 2017

Joseph A. Helms, age 72, passed away on March 14, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis on September 1st, 1944 to Joseph Shannon Helms and Clara (Hoagland) Helms, . He joined in the United States Navy on November 26, 1962, and continued to serve with his fellow countrymen for four years after joining, three of which were spent overseas. Joseph...

Mar 14, 2017

William A. Brown, 85, Indianapolis, and formerly of ElkGrove Village, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 14, 2017. He was born September 14, 1931 in Detroit,the son of James Arley and Genevieve (Fisher) Brown.

William moved to Indianapolis in 1983. He worked for Kiwanis International for over30 years in many different capacities serving the world's children....

Mar 14, 2017

Gladys R. Ferguson, age 90 of Indianapolis, passed away on March 14, 2016. She was married to her late husband, Clifton for 64 years. She was always thoughtful, giving, kind and fun loving. She will be dearly missed by all of her remaining family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, two children, David and Suzanne and one...

Mar 14, 2017

Virginia May (Laughlin) Noland,

96, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 14, 2017. She was born on February 25, 1921 to the late William Thomas Laughlin and Nellie May (Robertson) Laughlin. Virginia graduated from Manuel High School in 1939 and was the part owner and founder of Jimco Engineering of Indianapolis. She was born and raised in Indianapolis but...

Mar 14, 2017

Sherrie Arlene Graham Hudelson, 65, of Indianapolis passed away on March 14, 2017.

Sherrie was born on November 28, 1951 to Chandos O. Graham Jr. and Joann M. Marks Graham in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Arlington High School and most recently worked as a medical billing specialist for Methodist Hospital.

She is survived by her father, Chandos O. Graham...

Mar 13, 2017

Steven Robert Mount, born September 20, 1957, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 13, 2017.

He was a graduate of North Central High School, Indiana University, and went on to become an award winning news cameraman at the NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio. Steve is predeceased by his mother, Shirley Jean Mount and is survived by his father,...

Mar 13, 2017

Earl E. Whitley 83 of Denver, IN formerly Indianapolis died March 13, 2017. Earl was born on March 13, 1934 in Indianapolis to William P. and Ida Mae (Finch) Whitley. Earl served our country in the United States Army. Earl worked for 37 + years at General Motors Chevy Truck and Bus Plant in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death...

Mar 13, 2017

Rosendo C. Tolentino 77, of Indianapolis, IN died March 13, 2017. Rosendo was born on March 01, 1940 in Lucena City, Philippines to Nestorio C. and Elena C. Tolentino. Rosendo graduated from National University where he earned his degree in Architecture. He placed 4th place when he took the architecture board exam. He exceled in his profession. Rosendo owned and...

Mar 13, 2017

Mar 13, 2017

Kathy Rix, 55 of Fishers, passed away on March 13, 2017.

Kathy was born on January 18, 1962 in Muncie to Richard Oren and Joyce Young. She worked as a legal assistant for Schuckit & Associates in Zionsville for many years and cherished the friendships she made while working there. Kathy loved the water, being in the sunshine and...

Mar 13, 2017

Mr. Thomas A. Powroznik, age 73, formerly of New Hartford, and currently a resident of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the St. Vincent Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his peaceful passing, he was surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Utica on January 4, 1944, Thomas was the son of...