Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 18, 2017

Charlie Wright

Charles Edwin Wright, beloved husband of Judith Holden Wright (Judy – deceased), father of C. John and Joanne (Reierson), grandfather of Erin, Margaret, and Claire Wright and Nils and Risor Reierson, passed away watching his beloved Butler Bulldogs on March 18, 2017.

Charlie grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, the youngest child of Charles E. and Mary...

Mar 18, 2017

Braxstyn Sage Scott Holland was born and met the eyes of Jesus on March 18, 2017.

Braxstyn is survived by his mommy and daddy Brandon and Angela Holland; his sister Searra M.F. Holland, brothers Briley M.S. Holland and Bracyn L.S. Holland (who couldn’t wait to be a big brother); and beloved grandparents John and Judy Bangel, and Ronald and...

Mar 18, 2017

Dorothy Elizabeth Walker, 98, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 18, 2017. She was born on March 23, 1918 in Ashley, IN to the late Elmer R. and Dessie A. (Ritter) Skelly. Dorothy was the valedictorian of Fremont High School, Class of 1936. She attended Indiana University for a year before meeting and marrying her husband, Thomas H. Walker in...

Mar 18, 2017

Madalyn Marie Ragsdale

Madalyn passed away on March 18, 2017, at the age of 91. Born on January 26, 1926 in Trenton, New Jersey, living most of her life in Indianapolis. She was an executive secretary for American United Life, having worked there for 28 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Wayne Ragsdale and daughter, Suzanne...

Mar 18, 2017

Barbara Louise Hindman, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

She was born on July 14, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Carracticus and Rosie (Carter) Nichols. Barbara attended Arsenal Tech High School before meeting and marrying Jerry Neal Hindman. She worked part-time in home healthcare and babysitting. Barbara loved listening to Blue Grass and Gospel music;...

Mar 17, 2017

Betty J. Johnson

91 years old, of New Albany, Indiana (formerly of Indianapolis) passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. She was born in Frankfort, IN to the late Edward and Clidia Behr. She was employed with Hooks Drug Store for many years. She loved to spend quality with family, traveling, listening to country music, playing cards and dominos. She...

Mar 17, 2017

Bernadine Lee (Daniels) Wesner passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at the age of 88. She was born November 15, 1928 in Granite City, Illinois, the first of the five children of Ernest Lee and Ruth Adeline Daniels. After moving to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1943, Bernadine worked for a time at Prudential Insurance before being swept off her feet by...

Mar 17, 2017

JoAnn Morris, 75, of Indianapolis passed away March 17, 2017.

JoAnn was born December 5, 1941 to the late Lester and Alice Chizum in Renton, Washington. She loved the ocean, fishing, and spending time with her family.

She leaves behind her son, Erik Morris (Astra); grandson, Ewan; and granddaughter, Arabella. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 16, 2017

Peggy June Woods, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was born on March 10, 1930 in Brown County, IN to the late Jacob and Freda (Percifield) Kennedy. Peggy was a 1948 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School. She enjoyed shopping at Goodwill and cooking Sunday dinner for her family; she was famous for her Mac...

Mar 16, 2017

Mar 16, 2017

RICHARD (DICK) GENE MAULTRA

Richard left this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2017 at the age of 89. He was born May 15, 1927 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the only child of Oscar and Frieda Maultra, who preceded him in death. Richard eventually moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where he spent his formative years....

Mar 15, 2017

Cheryl Lynn “Cheri” Lorenz Wojtach, 66 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was born on April 12, 1950 in Chicago, IL to John E. and Jean M. (Matusiak) Lorenz. Cheri was a 1968 graduate of Ridgewood High School and worked for 22 years as a Systems Analyst for Raytheon. She enjoyed gardening and landscaping; but was...

Mar 15, 2017

Jeffrey Charles Zaniker, 49 of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in California, while on business. Jeff was born June 30th, 1967 in San José CA to Donald and Eleanor Zaniker. He attended Turpin High School (Class of 1985) and went on to graduate from Purdue University (Class of 1990) where he studied Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. He also...

Mar 15, 2017

Spud Kincade was born toLawrence Kincade and Monzell (England) Kincade on December 29, 1922 on thebanks of the Wabash River at the foot of the Old Brownstreet Bridge in WestLafayette, IN. His father was attendingPurdue University at that time.

In 1924 the family movedto the small hamlet of Hedrick, Warren County, IN. Spud started to school inHedrick in September of...

Mar 15, 2017

Thomas E. Warren, age 51, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born on March 17, 1965 as the son of the Deborah and Harry Warren.

Thomas is survived by his father, Harry Warren (Sandra); stepfather, Michael McCarthy; siblings, Wendy Hudson (Kevin), Douglas Warren (Heather), Machelle Broom (Jason), William Warren (Sonja) and Michael McCarthy (Christina);...

Mar 15, 2017

Evelyn (House) Coberly, 93, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away March 15,2017. She was born in Portland, TN, the daughter of The Late Kent and Hester (Martin) House. She was a Bookkeeper and retired from H.P Wasson & Co. In 1975 after 32 years.

Surviving is her husband of more than 71 years, Edward Coberly; Nieces, Diane Kennedy and Diane...

Mar 14, 2017

Joseph A. Helms, age 72, passed away on March 14, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis on September 1st, 1944 to Joseph Shannon Helms and Clara (Hoagland) Helms, . He joined in the United States Navy on November 26, 1962, and continued to serve with his fellow countrymen for four years after joining, three of which were spent overseas. Joseph...

Mar 14, 2017

William A. Brown, 85, Indianapolis, and formerly of ElkGrove Village, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 14, 2017. He was born September 14, 1931 in Detroit,the son of James Arley and Genevieve (Fisher) Brown.

William moved to Indianapolis in 1983. He worked for Kiwanis International for over30 years in many different capacities serving the world's children....

Mar 14, 2017

Gladys R. Ferguson, age 90 of Indianapolis, passed away on March 14, 2016. She was married to her late husband, Clifton for 64 years. She was always thoughtful, giving, kind and fun loving. She will be dearly missed by all of her remaining family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, two children, David and Suzanne and one...

Mar 14, 2017

Virginia May (Laughlin) Noland,

96, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 14, 2017. She was born on February 25, 1921 to the late William Thomas Laughlin and Nellie May (Robertson) Laughlin. Virginia graduated from Manuel High School in 1939 and was the part owner and founder of Jimco Engineering of Indianapolis. She was born and raised in Indianapolis but...