Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Osla Marie White
Apr 18, 2017
Osla Marie White
60, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 18, 2017. She was born on March 10, 1957 in Beech Grove, Indiana.
She is survived by mother, Wanda M. Weekly, children; Guy Butler, Bobby (Michelle) Butler, and David (Stephanie) Butler; grandchildren, David, Pasha, Nikolas, and Angelina; and siblings, Sheila, Dennis, Darrell, and Leonard.
Osla was preceded in death by...
Ruth Carol Dougherty
Apr 18, 2017
Ruth Carol Dougherty, 92, of Indianapolis passed away April 18, 2017.
Ruth was born November 29, 1924 in Indianapolis to the late Ralph H. and Myrtle M. Wilkins. She enjoyed bird watching, traveling, and spending time with her family.
She leaves behind her husband of 68 years, Claude H. Dougherty; children, Darryl (Teri) Dougherty, David (Blaire) Dougherty, Claudia...
Billy Darrell Hall, Sr.
Apr 18, 2017
Billy Darrell Hall Sr., 68 of Martinsville, passed away on April 18, 2017.
Billy was born on September 7, 1948 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Kathleen and John Hall. He served his county honorably during the Vietnam War, and retired from Chrysler. Billy enjoyed fishing, working outside in his yard with his dogs, cooking out with family, watching...
Charles D. Hodges, Sr.
Apr 17, 2017
Charles D. Hodges, Sr., 87 of Mooresville passed away on April 17, 2017. He was born March 3, 1930 in Bedford, Indiana to James Spurgeon and Leva Mae Robbins Hodges. After moving to Indianapolis in his teen years, Charles graduated from George Washington High School. He retired from Carrier after 28 years of service and was a member of Pipefitters...
Gary L. Fredrick
Apr 17, 2017
Gary L. Fredrick
66, of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2017. Gary was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 3, 1951 to his late parents, George Avery and Anette Jeanne (Gorman) Fredrick. He graduated from Scecina Memorial High School, and retired from Ford Motor Company, where he worked as a forklift operator. Gary enjoyed NASCAR; motorcycles; and...
Cora Lee Foster
Apr 16, 2017
Cora Lee Foster, 95, passed away on April 16, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the home of her daughter. She was born May 8, 1921 in St. Francisville, Louisiana to George and Frances Anderson. As a young adult she moved to Indianapolis, IN where she would soon meet her future husband, Garfield Foster.
Cora was a God fearing woman...
Kurt Hudson 'Kh' Lowery, Ii
Apr 16, 2017
Kurt Hudson “KH” Lowery, II, 32, of Fishers, IN passed away April 16, 2017. Kurt was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 3, 1985 to parents, Kurt Hudson and Danelle I. “Renie” (Burnett) Lowery. He was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, where he played tuba in the band and was on the football team. He went on to...
Margaret Jackson
Apr 16, 2017
Margaret Jackson,
90, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She retired from L S Ayres/Macy’s after working for them for over 40 years.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jackson. She is survived by her children, Jeannette “Jan” Shepherd, Suzanne (Ritchie) Crago, and Scott (Vickie) Jackson; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service...
Niels P. Lyster
Apr 15, 2017
Niels P. Lyster,
85, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 15, 2017. He was born on July 11, 1931 in Nagasaki, Japan to Svend Erik and Louisa (Oliver) Lyster. Niels proudly received his Bachelor’s degree from Antioch College, then his Master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He retired in 1995 as a Vice President for Phosphate Chemical Export Association....
Margie L. Brawner York
Apr 15, 2017
Margie Lee (Brawner) York of Camby, Indiana went home to be with the Lord and her Heavenly Father God on April 15, 2017.
Margie was born in Lafayette, Tennessee in Macon County, to the late Jesse P. Brawner, and Rettie May (Doss) Brawner. She was a graduate of Macon County High School with honors, such as salutatorian of her graduating...
Aurelia Ruth (Metz) Bishop
Apr 13, 2017
Aurelia Ruth (Metz) Bishop 86 of Indianapolis died April 13, 2017. Ruth was born in Brayton, TN to Ervin Ferdinand and Margaret Myrea (Money) Metz. Ruth was the youngest of 11 children where all of her siblings preceded her in death and her daughter Crystal Alfaro. Ruth was a former member of Clermont Christian Church. She was a registered nurse...
Joseph Carl Brown, Ii
Apr 13, 2017
Joseph Carl Brown II, age 70, of Indianapolis, passed away April 13, 2017. He was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late Joseph C. Brown and Annette (Steinback) Brown. Joe served in the United States Army and later in the Army Reserves. He worked mainly as a general contractor during his lifetime. Joe was preceded in death by his parents,...
Stella M. Morrow
Apr 12, 2017
Stella M. Morrow, 88, passed away April 12, 2017.
She was born on November 15, 1928 to the late Otis and Ina Lambert in Morgan Co., IN. Stella worked for many years alongside her husband Roy, at Morrow Insurance Agency. She leaves behind her two daughters, Peggy Rasor (Pete) and Ginny Warnick (Terry); 3 grandchildren, Robert Rasor (Kristi), Peter...
Loretta S. Johns
Apr 12, 2017
Loretta S. Johns, age 86 of Carmel, Indiana and formerly of Valencia, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2017. She was born to Katherine Sandrock on May 30, 1930 and was raised by her grandparents John and Ida Sandrock. Loretta graduated from Shaler High School in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania in 1946. Following high school she worked for Mellon Bank before...
Gerald Franklin Quinlan
Apr 12, 2017
Gerald Franklin Quinlan
86, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 12, 2017. He was born on May 23, 1930 in Indianapolis. He is survived by children; Elaine Gilliam (Ronnie), Terrance Quinlan (Karen), Mark Quinlan (Karen), Darrell Wratten (Shannon); step-daughter, Joyce Clements (Thomas), and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Gerald was preceded in death by his two wives; Barbara Joan...
William -Bill- Moore
Apr 12, 2017
William “Bill” Moore, 78, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017. Bill was the son of Minnie Rozena (King) Moore and Clifford Rand Kidwell, and was a much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Bill was a graduate of Emmerich Manual High School and spent his career at Indianapolis Power & Light Company. He retired from Indianapolis Power & Light...
Carol Lynn Cline
Apr 12, 2017
Carol Lynn Cline (Murray), age 52, of Indianapolis, passed away April 12, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1964 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Carol enjoyed shopping, going to sports games and spending time with her family.
Carol is survived by her husband, Charles Cline; stepsons, Joshua Cline (Kristen), Anthony Cline (Jason) and Jacob Cline (Destiny); sister, Patricia Johnson;...
Everett Harold Watson
Apr 12, 2017
Everett Harold Watson, 84, Indianapolis, passed away April12, 2017. He was born in Charleston, IL on August 1, 1932 to Everett and Mary(Miller) Watson. Everett worked for Chrysler, retiring in 1989. He was a memberof the UAW and was also formerly active at Heritage Baptist Church. He waspreceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Sylvia. Everett is survived...
Dorothy M. Hofert Letterman Mengering
Apr 11, 2017
DOROTHY M. HOFERT LETTERMAN MENGERING
As a young girl growing up on Park Road in Linton, Indiana, Dorothy Marie Hofert was the happiest when she could curl up in a quiet place with a book and a box of chocolate covered cherries, her Christmas presents of choice. She devoured the stories of Indiana’s Limberlost region by Hoosier author Gene Stratton...
Mary Lienert
Apr 11, 2017
Mary Lienert, 94, died April 11, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis to John and Amelia Smyrnis. After graduating from Shortridge High School, she attended the Herron School of Art and a business school, which fostered her talents as a modern impressionistic artist and as Indianapolis Mayor Phillip Bayt’s secretary. She was married to Walter J. Lienert after being introduced...
