Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert James Denny, Sr.
Jul 25, 2016
Robert James Denny, Sr., 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. He was born on October 25, 1927 in Indianapolis to the late William and Marie (Desper) Denny. Bob was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 during the Korean War. He worked as an electrician...
Becky Schenck
Jul 24, 2016
Becky Schenck, of Fishers, Ind., passed away July 24, 2016, at her home in Fishers, at the age of 63.
Becky is survived by her husband and best friend, Steve Schenck, of Fishers, Ind. She will be missed by her children, Jim (Krissy) Schenck, Andy Schenck, Scott (Keely) Schenck, and Julie (Ben) Garvin, all of Fishers, Ind., and her...
Georgia Anna Bradley
Jul 24, 2016
Georgia Anna Bradley, born November 26, 1911 in Wild Rose, North Dakota, passed away Sunday July 24 at the age of 104 1/2.
She saw the country when it was the rugged who survived, and she did. No air conditioning, cooking on open fires, people making their won soap, she saw it all.
After her marriage to Paul, a marriage...
Isabelle Burnside Vollrath
Jul 23, 2016
Isabelle Burnside Vollrath of Indianapolis, 94, passed away July 23, 2016. She was born May 11, 1922 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Edgehill and Ruth (Gordon) Burnside. She married Dr. Victor J. Vollrath, who preceded her in passing November 10, 2013.
Isabelle is survived by her daughters Jean Ann Vollrath Talbott and Dona Sue (Bob) Taylor; eight grandchildren- Melissa Roberts...
Albert Lowrie" Hunt, Jr.
Jul 22, 2016
Albert Lowrie Hunt Jr. passed away onJuly 22, 2016 in Pleasanton, CA at the age of 87. Al was born on July 20, 1929 in Harrisburg,PA and lived in many states throughout his childhood while following his father’scareer as a railroad engineer. He graduated from Purdue University with adegree in Mechanical Engineering in 1951. After serving in the US Army,...
Robert Bob' Gilly, Sr.
Jul 22, 2016
Robert Earl (Bob) Gilly, Sr. 87 passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016. Bob was born in McRoberts, Kentucky, on July 21, 1929, to the late Henry and Dora (Vires) Gilly. Bob and his wife, Faye (Stevens) Gilly would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on August 4th. Bob was a successful businessman, having owned and sold various small companies...
George M. Vigna
Jul 22, 2016
George M. Vigna (82), born October 25, 1934, died suddenlyon July 21, 2016. He was the son of Tony and Bessie Vigna, born in Fairmont,WV. He graduated from Tech High Schoolwhere he met lifelong friends, many of whom still meet get together at Si Greene’sPub. George served in the United StatesAir Force as an airplane mechanic for which he was...
Marianne (Pat) Buschmann Dorrell
Jul 22, 2016
Marianne (Pat) Buschmann Dorrell, 91, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis and Carmel, passed away on July 22, 2016. For 67 years she was the devoted and loving wife of Joseph W. Dorrell, Jr., who passed away on July 10, 2016.
After graduating from Shortridge High School, Marianne was a member of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega...
Anna J. Grant
Jul 22, 2016
Anna J. Grant
91, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Grant and John Johnson; nine brothers and sisters and her one son. She is survived by her son, Bob (Linda) Johnson; sister, Eva; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 1 pm with...
Dr. David Craig Laux
Jul 22, 2016
Dr. David Craig Laux,64, Danville, passed away July 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 33years, Cheryl, children, Kirk Hindson, Jeff (Karee) Laux, Charles (Shannon)Hoffman, father, David E. Laux, grandchildren, Kyle, Ashley, Davis, A.J.,Thessaly, and one great grandchild on the way, Crew. Memorial contributions maybe made to Doctors without Borders. Visitation will be held Wednesday from4-6pm at Flanner...
Marjorie J. Chance
Jul 22, 2016
Marjorie J.Chance, 75, Indianapolis passed away July 22, 2016 with her husband by herside.
She was bornAugust 10, 1940 in Indianapolis to Myrtle (Hood) and Lester Tate.
She enjoyedyard sales and always on the go. She loved her children; grandchildren andbeing with family and friends.
Marjorie issurvived by her husband, Richard; 7 children; 3 step-children; 38grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and...
Susan Leann Seel
Jul 22, 2016
Susan LeAnnSeel, born April 13, 1964. She worked at Marsh, Chapel Hill and McClure gasstation where she was shot during a robbery. Shewas the daughter of Karen Seel, Indianapolis and Russell Seel, Trotwood, OH;her brother, Douglas lives in Austin, TX.
She was agraduate of Mississippi State with a B.A. Degree in Phycology.
Susan was amember of Fleming Garden Christian...
Wanda Marie Opheim
Jul 21, 2016
Wanda Marie Opheim, 56, died Thursday July 21 2016 at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.
Wanda Marie Rysavy was born September 21, 1959 in Michigan, ND the daughter of Stanley and Madonna Rysavy (Collette).
On December 10, 1977 Wanda was united in marriage to Thomas Opheim in Terrebonne MN. The couple made the majority of their home life...
John Junior Royer
Jul 21, 2016
91, ofIndianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. John was born inClay County on October 15, 1924 to the late John and Hester Royer. In 1943,John enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran.
John was devoted to his family and lovedcamping and fishing. He was a proud cofounder of the Clay City V.F.W.
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Barbara J. Kautzman
Jul 21, 2016
Barbara J. Kautzman, Indianapolis, passed away July 21, 2016. Born March 24, 1926 to George and Nell Seeger, she graduated from Southport High School and Butler University, cum laude in 1947. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Mortar Board, and was chosen as Butler’s Prom Queen in 1946. Barb married her college sweetheart, Fred Kautzman, in 1947.
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Marjory (Margie) Anne Kasper
Jul 21, 2016
Marjory (Margie) Anne Kasper passed away on July 21, 2016. A heart attack and leukemia survivor, she could not survive ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease‎). Margie was born in Scotland to a British service Scotswoman, Janet Campbell Diehl, and U.S. Army Air Corpsman, George Diehl.
Margie attended St. Joan of Arc Grammar School and St. Agnes Academy in Indianapolis, and...
Marilynn C. Marshall
Jul 20, 2016
Marilynn C. Marshall, 83, of Carmel, passed away on July 20, 2016. She was born May 17, 1933 in Angola, Indiana to the late Carl and Lois (Wolfe) Weiss.
Marilynn was a registered nurse and her career spanned many states including Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. In Indiana, she was the Director of Nurses for St. Vincent New Hope...
Roland -Ron- Lane
Jul 20, 2016
Roland 'Ron' Lane, age 77 of Mooresville passed away on July 20, 2016.
Ron work many years as an engineer for Indiana Veneers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda; his parents, Oscar and Mary Wethington Lane; siblings: Evona, Gilbert, James, Emadean, and Rosa Mae; grandchild Ronnie Wilson and great grandchildren: Natalie, Raelynn and Aaliyah Lane.
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Phyllis J. Lacy
Jul 20, 2016
Phyllis J. Lacy, 83, of Indianapolis died July 20, 2016.
She was born September 12, 1932, in Hendricks County to Leonard and Minnie (Huskey) Gray.
She retired in 1992 from D.C. Heath Textbook Publishing Company after 24 years of service. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 495 and their Color Guard for many years.
She...
Linda Grace Nungester
Jul 19, 2016
Linda GraceNungester
63 years old,of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on July 19, 2016. Linda was the owner of Linda’s Hair Nook for31years. She was an avid fan of casino’s, shopping, and Elvis. Linda was knownfor her loving and generous spirit to all who knew her.
Linda issurvived by her loving husband of 38 years, Denton Nungester, children, SandyNungester,...

