Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Grace D. Weidner
Jun 2, 2017
Grace D. Weidner went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born on November 14, 1919 in Indianapolis, IN. She is survived by her husband Carl, daughters Delorys (George), Jill (Rick) and son Mark, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Services to be held at Flanner and Buchanan-Speedway with visitation on Tuesday, June...
Jim Lee Messer
Jun 2, 2017
Jim Lee Messer
Age 68, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born in Beech Grove, IN on July 22, 1948 to his late parents, Oliver H. and Delores L. (Bewley) Messer.
Jim served his country honorably in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver and drove for Caito...
Carole B. Burnett
Jun 1, 2017
Pittsburgh Steelers biggest and most loyal fan has joined the spiritual world to dance with the angels. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt was known for her joy of family and friends. Everyone loved her boisterous sense of humor and love for life.
Carole Burnett, 76, was born at home on July 7, 1940, when Bing Crosby could be heard...
Giles G. -Jim- Rose
Jun 1, 2017
Giles G. “Jim” Rose, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was born on April 28, 1952 in Russell County, VA to James Gordon and Pearl Lucinda (Nixon) Rose. Jim grew up in Ohio and was a 1972 graduate of Perkins High School in Sandusky, OH. He worked for the Ford Motor Co. for 33 years,...
Wilma -Jean- Wamsley
Jun 1, 2017
Wilma “Jean” Wamsley, 93, Indianapolis, passed away June 1,2017. She was born November 17, 1923 in Indianapolis. Jean was preceded indeath by her husband, Richard A. Wamsley. She is survived by her son, Steven A.Wamsley (Terry); her grandchildren, Crystal Anderson (SSgt Justin Anderson) andCaitlyn Wamsley; and her great-grandchildren, Braidyn, Madalyn and RyleighAnderson. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 8...
Elnora -Ellie- Noe
Jun 1, 2017
Elnora Evelyn Noe, born August 23, 1928 in Evansville, IN,passed away June 1, 2017. She was affectionately called “Ellie” by those whoknew and loved her. Ellie was called “Grammy” by her adopted family. A fewmonths after her birth in Evansville, her family relocated to Indianapolis tobe close to her grandparents, who would eventually raise Ellie.
Aftergraduation from Manuel High...
Chuck Buchenberger
Jun 1, 2017
Charles Marion Buchenberger, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, while at home at Crestwood Village North. Chuck, as he was commonly known, was born on February 11, 1941, in Washington, Indiana, the oldest of three children, to Ray and Marguerite (nee Coleman) Buchenberger.
His sister Julia Wratten (Naples, FL) survives, while his brother Dan Buchenberger just recently...
Alice O. Pesh
May 31, 2017
Alice O. Pesh, 85 of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Alice was born August 26, 1931 in Newark, NJ to the late Andrew and Anna Pesh. Alice was a graduate of Trenton State University.
Alice was a physical education teacher at various schools in Connecticut, retiring after 25 years of teaching. After retirement, she moved to Ft. Lauderdale,...
Sheila Marie (Fitzpatrick) Vaught
May 31, 2017
Sheila Marie (Fitzpatrick) Vaught, 74, of Mooresville, IN passed away at home on May 31, 2017. She was surrounded by loved ones throughout her illness and upon her death, as she was throughout her life. Sheila served lovingly as the matriarch of the family upon the loss of her parents, William Fitzpatrick and Mary Anne (Scribner) Fitzpatrick, staying committed to...
Patricia Rose Vaughn
May 31, 2017
Patricia Rose Vaughn, 79, of Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord May 31, 2017. She was born in Kokomo on May 11, 1938 to Agnes and Myron Morrison. Pat was a 1956 Kokomo High School graduate and went on to earn a 2 year associate degree in business from Ball State in 1958. She then came to Indianapolis...
Mavis Marilyn (Brinson) Hogue
May 31, 2017
Mavis Marilyn (Brinson) Hogue, age 85, of Pleasant View, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, May 31, 2017.
She was born on December 7, 1931 in Ripley County, Indiana to Wilbur Roscoe Brinson Sr. and Cornelia Gladys (Wolf) Brinson. She married James Edward Hogue on October 27, 1950 in Sandusky, Indiana. He preceded her...
Ryan Robert Carney
May 30, 2017
Ryan Robert Carney, 34 ofIndianapolis, passed away May 30, 2017. Ryan was born in Houston, TX, December 30, 1982, the son of Gregory andNancy (Gagliano) Carney. He was precededin death by his grandparents, Dominick Gagliano, Robert and Anne Carney; andhis dog Bailey.
Ryan is survived by hisdaughter, Kasey Carney of Indianapolis; parents, Gregory and Nancy Carney of Fishers,IN; his sisters,...
Carol Elaine Denease
May 30, 2017
Carol Elaine DeNease
72, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away May 30, 2017. Carol was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 28, 1944 to the late, Richard C. and Juanita A. (Piel) Barthel.
Carol retired from Lucent Technologies. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, history and traveling. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and C.W.A. Local #4795.
Carol was preceded...
Mildred Pauline White Martin
May 29, 2017
Mildred Pauline White Martin, 96 of Indianapolis died May 29, 2017.
She was born December 9, 1920 to Merle and Tressie Sims.
In her free time she enjoyed drawing and crocheting.
She is survived by her son George White Jr. (Barbara); grandchildren Jarrod, Jacquelyn, Kenneth, Georgina, and Alex; great-grandchildren Phillip, Jessica, Denzel, Jamie, Briahnna, Anna, Austin, Kaylee, and...
Cornelia Connie- Bevel
May 29, 2017
Cornelia “Connie” Bevel, 92, Indianapolis, passed away May 29, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis to Michael and Bertha Karandos. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. She was secretary of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church for 20 years, retiring in 1998. Connie was an active member of the Daughters of Penelope and the Philoptochos Society. She was a musician,...
John David Patty
May 29, 2017
John David Patty
62 years old, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert and Christine Patty. He was a graduate of Pike High School and Hanover College where he played varsity sports. John never met a stranger, he enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends....
Kevin Gerald Hopper
May 28, 2017
Kevin Gerald Hopper, age 51, passed away on May 28, 2017. He was born March 3, 1966 in Indianapolis to Roger and Betty Hopper. Kevin graduated from Perry Meridian High School and served in the US Army. He has worked for Miller Pipeline and Comcast. He was a member of Valley Mills Christian Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving...
Dean Brooking
May 28, 2017
God took Dean home on Sunday, May 28th 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother Rita Brooking and father Ellsworth Brooking. Dean is reunited with his soulmate, Sandy, his wife and best friend, who left us a couple of years ago. Surviving Dean are brother, Don (Roberta); brother, Dave; sons, Michael Brooking and Joshua Moline (Tina); granddaughters, nieces,...
Joyce Ann Deloney
May 28, 2017
Joyce Ann Deloney, the daughter of the late Elvin Deloney and Frances (Morris) Deloney, was born in Gary, Indiana on July 12, 1954.
She graduated from Gary Westside High School in 1973. Joyce moved to Indianapolis, IN in 1980. In 1995, she graduated from Ivy Tech as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). During her career, she worked for Eskenazi (Wishard...
Dorretta Marie Donaldson
May 28, 2017
Dorretta Marie Anderson Donaldson, age 80 of Indianapolis passed away on May 28, 2017. She was born December 27, 1936 in Miami, Florida to James Otis and Lillian Dorretta Beaver Anderson.
She moved to Indianapolis as a child and attended Ben Davis High School. While she held several different jobs throughout her life, her most important job was being...
