Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
John F. Davis
Feb 13, 2017
John F. Davis, 67, passed away at his home in Fishers, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 13, 2017. He was born on July 12, 1949 in Marion, IN to the late David Warren and Almira Sue (Brock ) Davis. John was a 1967 graduate of Mississinewa High School. He went on to serve 6 years in the...
Robert E. Held
Feb 13, 2017
Robert E. Held, 91, of Indianapolis,, IN passed away February 13, 2017. Robert was born March 13, 1925 in Indianapolis the son of the late Frank C. and Caroline Anna Held. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School, 1943, and was a Tool and Die Maker with Diamond Chain Company for 44 years. He was married for 68 years to...
Gertrude C. Bishop
Feb 13, 2017
Gertrude C. (Weest) Bishop, of Carmel, Indiana, died February 13, 2017. She was born December 12, 1933, in Indianapolis. A 1951 graduate of Tech High School, Gertrude attended Indiana University, where she was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity. A professional singer, she was first the contralto, then the soprano soloist at First-Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church for...
J. Andrew Harnish
Feb 13, 2017
J. Andrew Harnish, age 44, Carmel, Indiana, passed away February 13, 2017, due to complications of liver disease. He was born December 2, 1972, in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Joe and Jan (Oyer) Harnish.
Andy grew up in Middlebury Indiana, where he was active in the Brethren and Mennonite Church families, Cub Scouts, Little League, Heritage School band,...
Judith Dianne (Cary) Connor
Feb 12, 2017
Judith Dianne (Cary) Connor, 77, of Carmel passed away in the loving presence of her four daughters on February 12, 2017.
Judy was born on July 18, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Norman and Dorothy Cary of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Judy attended Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, attended Purdue University, and graduated from the University of Tulsa...
Alice Bade Kollmeyer
Feb 12, 2017
Alice Bade (Young) Kollmeyer,89, of Indianapolis, passed away February 12, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis the daughter ofthe late Robert Hershel and Marie Violet (Winterrowd) Young. She was preceded in death by her firsthusband, Kenneth W. Bade and her second husband Robert W. Kollmeyer.
She is survived by herchildren, Christina A. Rosemeyer, John W. Bade and Marie Bade; step-children,Linda...
Betty Kinder Case
Feb 12, 2017
Betty Kinder Case, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died peacefully in the morning of February 12, 2017. She was under the care of the kind and loving staff of the American Village Senior's Community.
Betty was born on November 29, 1923 in Jennings County, Indiana to Forrest Kinder and Mabel Hargesheimer Kinder.
She graduated from Lovett High School and attended Indiana...
Janet Ruth (Williams) Rodeheffer
Feb 12, 2017
Janet Ruth (Williams) Rodeheffer, 86, Carmel, Indiana, formerly a resident of Indianapolis and New Lexington, Ohio, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, February 12, 2017 following an extended illness. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, February 17, 2017 at Broad Ripple United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, 6185 N. Guilford Ave. A funeral service will be held at the church the...
William P. Smith
Feb 12, 2017
William P. Smith, 79, of Indianapolis, IN was born June 11, 1937 and passed away February 12, 2017.
He was born in Wentz, Kentucky to Lige and Katie Bowling Smith. After graduating from high school, Bill served in the US Marine Corp. from 1957-1963. He retired from General Motors in 1992 after 30 years of service. After his retirement,...
Betty Joan Dickey (Long)
Feb 11, 2017
Betty Joan Dickey (Long),
90, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. Betty was born January 8, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN. Betty was a graduate of Arsenal Tech and attended Miami University. She married Richard Long and after his death, married Herbert Dickey. Betty enjoyed playing cards, gardening and traveling. She made lifelong friendships through her service in Girl...
F. Thomas Pottratz
Feb 11, 2017
F. Thomas Pottratz, 81, of Carmel, passed away on February 11, 2017. Born in New Albin, Iowa on July 25, 1935, the son of Floyd and Rita (O’Donnell) Pottratz, where he grew up on a dairy farm. In 1955, he graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in zoology on an ROTC scholarship. He married June Ann Spinner in...
William Bill- G. Roberts
Feb 11, 2017
William “Bill” G. Roberts
84, of Indianapolis passed away February 11, 2017.
Bill retired from A&P Tea Company, and he was a proud Korean War Veteran. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis JoAnn Roberts; Parents, Lytle and Elma Roberts; and nine siblings.
He is survived by; Sons, Bill (Kimberly) Roberts, Kevin (Pam) Roberts; Grandchildren, Logan,...
Robert (Bob) Hall
Feb 10, 2017
Robert (Bob) Hall,
65, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 10th, at home with his family. He leaves a lasting legacy through his wife Barb, daughters Elizabeth Dobrowski (Mark), Allison Witmeier (Andy), grandchildren Cassidy & Jake and Ashley & AJ. He is also survived by siblings Bill (Megan), Rita (Jeff), Tracie (Scott), Mary, Sharon (Bill), Gary (Pam)...
Rhea Romaine Klingeman
Feb 10, 2017
Rhea Romaine Klingeman, 90 of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. Rhea was born August 24, 1926 in Mulberry, IN to the late Lloyd and Helen Wilson. She was a graduate of Arsenal Tech.
Rhea was married to Carl Lake in 1945. After Carl’s death in 1987, Rhea married David Klingeman in 1994. She was a 67 year member...
Janet L. Pendygraft
Feb 10, 2017
Janet Louise (Miller) Pendygraft, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully in the evening of Friday, February 10th, at home with her family. She was born February 15, 1940 to Guy T. Miller and Adrian Miller. During her life, Janet was a devoted wife, loving mother, and nana. She was full of life and loved to laugh, spend time with her...
Joan B. Buchanan
Feb 9, 2017
Joan Carolyn Buchanan passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on February 9, 2017. Joan was born on October 4, 1927 to Carl and Agnes (Neill) Boyd in Donora, Pennsylvania. Following her graduation from Langley High School in Pittsburgh, Joan received her B.A. (and teaching license) from California State Teachers College. She taught high school English, speech and...
Michael J. O-Connor
Feb 8, 2017
Michael James O’Connor, father of Aliyah, Adreannah, Jordan and Michael passed away February 8, 2017.
Friends may visit from 2 Pm until the Celebration of his life at 4 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Flanner and Buchanan – Floral Park, 425 N. Holt Road, Indianapolis 46222. Friends may sign his online guest registry at www.flannerbuchanan.com
Gayle R. Feeney
Feb 8, 2017
Gayle R. Feeney,
63, of Indianapolis passed away February 8, 2017.
She was born June 30th, 1953 in Wayne, New Jersey to the late Harry and Mary Sylvester. She received her undergraduate degree in Music Education from Butler University, and later received her MA in Secondary Education from IUPUI. She was with Indianapolis Public Schools for 25 years before she...
