Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Juanita A. Martin
Jun 7, 2016
Juanita A. Martin
Born: July 6, 1926 in Scottsville, KY Died: June 7, 2016 in Cape Coral, FL
Juanita spent most of her life on the Westside of Indianapolis. She graduated from George Washington High School with honors. During WWII, she was instrumental in starting the Women’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (WROTC) at the school with her lifelong friend Juanita...
Mable Ann Kidd
Jun 6, 2016
Mable Ann Kidd, 96, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully June 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, daughter, Jeannie, sons, David and Ronald, and granddaughter, Lisa Baldwin. Mable is survived by her sister, Sarah Baugh, son, John Kidd, Jr., daughter, Dianne Kidd Baldwin, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday from 12:30-1pm at Flanner...
Inez M. Rowley
Jun 6, 2016
Inez Rowley 92, of Carmel, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. Inez was born August 28, 1923 in Farmington, MO to the late Walter and Margaret Ellis. Inez was a life-long member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She was in a bowling league for over 40 years. Inez took up golf and bridge in her 60's and enjoyed...
William E. 'Ernie' Bailey, Sr
Jun 5, 2016
William Ernest (Ernie) Bailey, Sr. was born February 5th,1968 to the parents of John D. Bailey, Sr. and Coleen Twitty. Ernie,as he was affectionately called, was a beautiful and happy baby. Hegrew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the age of 12 years, he dedicated his lifeto the Lord, at Light of the World Christian Church.
Ernie graduated from John Marshall...
Marilyn S. Johnson
Jun 5, 2016
Marilyn S. Johnson, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away June 5,2016 at her home after a brief illness. She was born March 15, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of the lateRayman O. and Evelyn G. (Henschen) Snider. Marilyn graduated from Thomas Howe High School in 1955 and retired fromthe State of Indiana where she was a manager in Information Services....
Jean P. Semick
Jun 5, 2016
Jean P.Semick, 92, of Indianapolis passed away June 5, 2016 at the Springs ofMooresville. Jean was born August 1,1923 in Rush, Kentucky the daughter of Curtis and Majel (Riffe) Posey. She retired from the Finance Center at Ft.Benjamin Harrison in 1992 after several years with the Federal Government,including service during WW II as an Executive Secretary and decoder inWashington, DC,...
Carolyn G. -Connie- Smith
Jun 5, 2016
Carolyn G. “Connie” Smith
84 years old, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away onSunday, June 5, 2016. Connie was a member of Plymouth Avenue Christian Churchin Deland, Florida. Connie was employed as a secretary to the superintendent LawrenceTownship Schools. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family and was anavid angel collector as well as planning every adventure in her...
Wayne Edward Bowers
Jun 5, 2016
Wayne EdwardBowers
83 years old,of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was a longtime member of Plumber and Steamfitters local #440. He was employed as acommercial kitchen installer and owned his own business Webco for many years. Wayne loved spending quality timetraveling. He leaves many friends around the country, from his many years of traveling in...
Martha Josephine -Marta- Cantwell Meeker
Jun 4, 2016
Martha Josephine “Marta” Cantwell Meeker
A proud, patriotic Hoosier of boundless energy, perpetual curiosity, and trailblazing accomplishment was lost to us when Martha Josephine “Marta” Cantwell Meeker passed away peacefully on June 4, 2016 in Stamford, CT, after a heart attack at age 94.
Marta was born October 3, 1921, in Indianapolis, to James Frank Cantwell and Ruby...
Elizabeth Jean -Betty- Dowell
Jun 4, 2016
Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Dowell, Age 82 of Indianapolis passed away on June 4, 2016. She was born December 18, 1933 in Boone County, Indiana to Fay and Ruby Wilhoite. She graduated from Whitestown High School. She retired from the Accounting department at IUPUI Hospital. After her retirement, she worked for H&R Block. She enjoyed square dancing and camping. She was...
Anita L. (Walton) Buchanan
Jun 4, 2016
Anita L. (Walton) Buchanan, 81, of New Palestine, Indiana passed away June 4, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis the daughter of the late Theodore and Evelyn (Fiesel) Walton; Anita was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Ronald, Donald, Theodore, Jr., and Gerald; and 2 sisters, Margaret and Linda. Anita is survived by her husband, James Buchanan, Sr.; daughters, Theresa...
Sharon L. (Henderson) Totton
Jun 4, 2016
Sharon L.(Henderson) Totton, 69, passed from this life on June 4, 2016 at her homesurrounded by loved ones.
She was bornin Indianapolis to the late Dallas and Emma “Katie” (Northern) Henderson.
Sharon, anavid IU fan and enjoyed all sports, worked for Boise Cascade (formerly AtlasOffice Supply) for 30 years until 2006.
Sharon issurvived by son, Gregory (Kathleen) Totton and daughters,...
Amy Gale Mcdonald
Jun 4, 2016
Amy Gale McDonald, age 38 of Indianapolis passed away on June 4, 2016. She was born June 15, 1977 in Indianapolis. She graduated from Franklin Central High School and was a member of Rivers of Life Fellowship. She enjoyed watching movies, swimming, playing games and reading.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her parents, Jeanette and David Taylor and...
Norma A. Bohnert
Jun 4, 2016
Norma A. Bohnert
88 years old,of Indianapolis, IN loving mother, grandma sister, passed away Saturday, June4, 2016. She was one of 8 children born to Albert Spencer and Lenora AliceGlazier, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her belovedhusband, James L. Bohnert in 1994.
Norma alwayswanted to be nurse and moved to Indianapolis to attend Methodist...
Rebecca Joyce (Page) Oatts
Jun 3, 2016
Rebecca Joyce (Page) Oatts
was born in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Nehemiah Sr. and Helen Page on July 3, 1953. She was the second born of five.
"Becky" resided in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1971. From there, she was employed at Central State Hospital for 23 years. Rebecca was united in marriage in...
Cathy Jane Burkett
Jun 3, 2016
Cathy Jane Burkett, 62, of Indianapolis died June 3, 2016.
Cathy was born June 29, 1953 to Ernest Verlyn Burkett and Peggy Darlene (nee Scott) Burkett. She attended Warren Central High School.
Cathy is survived by her mother Peggy; sister-in-law Marcia Burkett; nieces Lori Casales (Carlos) and Carrie Staples (Jason); great nieces and nephews Corey, Caitlin, Sarah, Lydia, and...
Frances Rebecca King
Jun 3, 2016
Frances Rebecca Sizemore King passed away at 5:05PM on the 3rd day of June in the year of our Lord 2016. Frances “Friskie” was born on May 28, 1931 in Matoaka, WV. The daughter of William Clifton and Frances Rebecca Pritchard Sizemore, she was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dale Eugene Sizemore and half-sister, Patricia Glenn Cranford.
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Janice Ruth Blagrave
Jun 2, 2016
70, Indianapolis, IN passed away June 2, 2016. Janice was born August 5, 1945 to Charles and Marie (Compton) Young. She is survived by her children, Anna Coffey, Steve, Sean and Jason Blagrave and 6 grandchildren. There will be no visitation or services.
Daniel W. Bernhardt
Jun 2, 2016
Daniel W. Bernhardt
86, of Indianapolis, passedaway June 2, 2016. Dan was born October 24, 1929 to Wilbert and Anna (Webster)Bernhardt in South Bend, IN. Dan waspreceded in death by his parents and his sister, Catherine Weller.
Dan retired from UnionCarbide as a Mechanical Designer Engineer. He was a member of the IndianapolisComputer Society, Scientech Club, and...
Kenneth Jack Mcdivitt
Jun 2, 2016
Kenneth Jack McDivitt passed away in West Lafayette, Indiana on June 2, 2016, at the age of 96. He was born June 24, 1919 on a farm near the town of Ashmore in Coles County, Illinois, the son of Martin and Dimple McDivitt. He attended Eastern Illinois State Teachers College for High School and one year of College.
Jack...
