Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Yoshiko Beers
May 27, 2016
YoshikoBeers, 83, passed away May 27, 2016.
She was bornSeptember 28, 1932 in to
Yoshiko enjoyedand was very good at Gig saw Puzzles and loved her family and friends.
Yoshiko issurvived by her son, Frank (Katrina) Beers; granddaughters, Brianna and CierraBeers.
She waspreceded in death by her parents, siblings and husband, Frank Beers, Sr.
There willbe a gathering of family...
Freida K. Wheeler
May 27, 2016
Freida K. Wheeler, 75, Noblesville, passed away May 27, 2016. She was born January 25, 1941, in Indianapolis, one of seventeen children of the late Louis and Orpha (Ford) Schoolcraft. She married Cecil Wheeler on October 12, 1965, who preceded her in passing on March 2, 1999.
Freida was bingo champion, who loved playing cards and traveling. Her greatest enjoyment...
Pamela Sue O-Neal
May 27, 2016
Pamela Sue O’Neal, age 68 of Indianapolis passed away on May 27, 2016. She was born July 22, 1947 to Herbert and Virginia O’Neal in Martinsville. Sue graduated from Ben Davis High School. She is a member of the Sharing and Caring Church in Indianapolis. She loved people and could be seen helping others when she could. She loved to...
Richard Williams
May 27, 2016
Richard A. “Dick” Williams, loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Dick was born January 8, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Robert and Marjorie Williams. He was CEO of Crawford Overhead Door of Indianapolis. Dick was a long time real estate agent, later joining his wife as The Williams Team, with FC Tucker....
Verna Villines
May 27, 2016
Verna MarieVillines
93 years old,of Lawrence, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born to thelate, Lawrence and Myrtle Thompson. Verna was devoted to her family, sheenjoyed traveling, genealogy, and cooking for everyone. Verna worked as anassembler for Curtis Wright and also as a telephone operator. She was known forher bright and generous charisma to all who...
Rev. Ronald C. Welsh
May 26, 2016
Rev. Ronald C. Welsh, 72, Fishers, passed away May 26, 2016. He was born on August 10, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Thelma (Shanteau) Welsh. He married Carolyn S. Horn on September 3, 1966.
Rev. Welsh was a graduate of Concordia Jr. College, Milwaukee, Wisc., Concordia Sr. College Ft. Wayne, IN, and Concordia Seminary...
Hugo Steichele
May 26, 2016
Hugo Steichele 80, of Westfield, IN., passed away on May 26,2016. Hugo was born on December 20, 1935in Unterthingau, Germany to Martin and Theresa (Weber) Steichele. Hugo completed his trade school in Germany in1953 as a butcher. He moved from Germanyto Erie, PA in 1954 where he began his career and worked as a butcher at SmithProvisions, Inc. in Erie,...
Alice Mary Nickel
May 26, 2016
Alice Mary Nickel, born September 4, 1921 in Marion, Michigan, passed on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in her home in Indianapolis surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Nickel. A memorial service will be held at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church on May 31 at 4 pm. She is survived by Gary Nickel of Indianapolis, Randy...
Margaret J. Miller
May 26, 2016
Margaret J. Miller, of Indianapolis, IN died May 26, 2016 at the age of 85.
Margaret dedicated over 40 years as a nurse at St. Vincent, St. Francis, and Community East. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading, and most of all was a dedicated mother.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years James Miller; children...
Johnny B. Holman
May 25, 2016
Johnny B.Holman
68 years old,of Greenfield, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 surrounded by hisloving family. Johnny worked as a skilled assembly worker for 42 years. He was aVietnam Veteran, serving his country proudly with the United States Army.Johnny was known for his loving and generous spirit to all who knew him.
Johnny issurvived by his children, Kimberly...
Marilyn Priscilla Wisner
May 25, 2016
Marilyn Priscilla (Alden) Wisner 76 of Indianapolis, IN died May 25, 2016. Marilyn was born April 16, 1940 in Wakefield, MA to Walter Francis and Marian (Daland) Alden. Marilyn was retired from American Funding where she was a customer service representative. She was preceded in death by her grandson J.D. Miles and her brother Chuck Alden. A memorial service will...
Melissa Mel' Lynn (Key) Hunt
May 25, 2016
Melissa "Mel" Lynn (Key) Hunt, 36, of Indianapolis, passed away at her home. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 24, 1979, where she lived with her parents and her twin brother until she was in junior high, when they moved to Columbus, IN. She went to college at Ball State in Muncie where she earned a Bachelor’s...
Sally A. Runde
May 25, 2016
Sally A. Runde, 73, Carmel, passed away on May 25, 2016. She was born September 2, 1942, in Fairmont, WV, the daughter of the late Walter A. and Ann (Morris) Hupp. She married Kurt F. Runde, who preceded her in passing September 27, 2015, after 55 years of marriage.
Sally was an account executive with Walker Research for many years....
Betty J. Whitman
May 24, 2016
Betty J. Whitman
90, Indianapolis, IN passed away May 24, 2016. Betty was born January 14, 1926 in Olney, IL the daughter of Richard O. and Mabel F. (Keller) Clark. She was a member of Lakeview Christian Church. Survivors include her children, Janet Hord, Patty Lane, Steve Whitman and Debra Arnold; sister, Doris McKee; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 1...
Philip Metzger Brown
May 24, 2016
Philip Metzger Brown, 79, Fishers, passed away May 24, 2016. He was born July 29, 1936, in Warsaw, the son of Lowell Daniel and Kathryn Elizabeth (Metzger) Brown. He married Judith Bosron on July 2, 1994.
Philip received his Bachelor’s degree from Manchester College and his Master’s in teaching from Ball State University. He retired from Carmel Clay Schools after...
Juanita Woods Hayes
May 23, 2016
JuanitaWoods Hayes, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend departedthis life peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2016.
Juanitawas born on May 29, 1922 to the union of the late James and Hattie (Griffin)Woods in Sunflower County Mississippi, Dockery Place, of which she spoke fondlymost of her life. Her family moved to Brazil, Indiana where she spent her...
Bruce D. Swenson
May 23, 2016
Bruce D. Swenson
69, of Indianapolis, passed away May 23, 2016. Bruce was born in Canton, Illinois, on April 26, 1947 to the late, Russell V. and Helen (Cavanaugh) Swenson. He retired from Navistar in 2009, after 44 years of service. He later went on to work for Eli Lily. He was a Commander of the V.F.W. Post #261, and...
Ricky Dean Martin, Sr.
May 23, 2016
Ricky Dean Martin, Sr., age 60 of Martinsville passed away on May 23, 2016. He was born February 26, 1956 in Indianapolis to Roy and Bonnie Martin. He graduated from Martinsville High School and worked at General Motors, retiring in 1996 after 30 years of service. Because of his love for fishing, he was a member of the Conservation Club....
Coy Wilkinson
May 23, 2016
Coy L. Wilkinson, 81, of Greenfield, passed away May 23, 2016. He was a Welder for Moore Feed, Inc.
Coy is survived by his wife Dicie Wilkinson; brothers, Harry and Clydeand sisters, Eva and Sue. Several niecesand nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Flannerand Buchanan- Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St.,...
Vernon Morgan
May 22, 2016
Vernon Morgan
88, passed away May 22, 2016. He was bornon February 6th, 1928. He is survived by his wife of 65years, Michi (Miki) Morgan and 4 of his 5 children. His children:(1) Danny Morgan (preceded him in death in 2002) and Danny's son Justin; (2) Tim Morgan, wife Jannie and their children Eric (wife Robin) and Jennifer(husband Khanh); (3)...
