Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Francis V. Mabry
Aug 20, 2017
Francis V. “Francie” Mabry
82, of Noblesville, passed away August 20, 2017. Francie was born in Crawford, TN on June 25, 1935 to the late, Alex and Tina Vaughn.
Francie, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Indianapolis, worked many years at RCA and went on to retire from Boehringer Mannheim.
Francie was preceded in death by her...
Elizabeth Eileen (Evans) Cassida
Aug 20, 2017
Elizabeth Eileen (Evans) Cassida, 90 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 20, 2017. She was born August 19, 1927 in Quincy, Indiana to Everett Loys and Lillian Mabel (Truax) Evans. She graduated from Quincy High School in 1945. She moved to Indianapolis in 1948 and married the love of her life, Kenneth Allen...
Gaylord -Bud- Russell
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...
Ronald Glenn Timmons
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...
James Zdobylak
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...
Robert Joseph Bego
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...
Margaret Mcewen
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...
Jacob Nathaniel Brinson
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...
Patricia Ann Bloom
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...
Rosalind M. (Stewart) Stephens
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 &...
Beverly M. Pope Sokolek
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...
Marsha A. -Marty- Atwell
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...
Jane E. Shaw
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,...
Mariela U. Navarro
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,...
Thomas V. Burks, Ii
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...
Rhoda May (Bryant) Rakes
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...
Laura M. Collester
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...
William Bill' John Flynn, Ii
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....
Jacob Robert Stricker
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...
