Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Nancy Elizabeth Mcnamara
Mar 10, 2017
Nancy Elizabeth McNamara (née Blair), age 68, of Indianapolis passed away on March 10, 2017. Born September 10, 1948 and raised in Plainfield, IN. Graduate of Indiana State University. Nancy was cherished by her three children: Kyle, Kevin, and Katie. She also leaves behind her brother John, grandson Kevin Jr., nieces and nephews. Nancy’s greatest love was her children. Arrangements...
Linda Ann Greenlee
Mar 10, 2017
Linda Ann Greenlee, 64, Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord March 10, 2017.
She was born and raised in Illinois where she attended Western Illinois University. She was a longtime math teacher and retired from Lawrence Township, in Indianapolis, having moved to in Indiana with her family in 1990. She was a two time cancer survivor and...
James L. Bullard
Mar 10, 2017
James L. Bullardwas born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 22, 1939 to Carson T. Bullard andElva Mae Hayes Bullard. He attendedLincoln Elementary, Wilson Jr. High and Wiley High School. He loved sports, mainly football. “Jim or Jimmy” called by most friends andfamily attended Indiana State University and received a Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Biological Sciences.
Jim married the love...
Nhu Van Nguyen
Mar 10, 2017
Nhu Van Nguyen, 77, of Porter, Indiana passed away March 10, 2017.
He is survived by his wife, Thu (Tran) Nguyen; children, Huy Nguyen, Patrick Nguyen, Nancy (Chris) Sherman, and Lisa Nguyen; grandchildren, Jolee, Mailee, and Hayden Sherman. A visitation will be held Friday, March 17, 2017 from 4-8 PM at Flanner and Buchanan – Speedway, 2950 N. High School...
Harold Aaron Davis
Mar 10, 2017
Harold Aaron Davis
79 years old, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis to the late Rev. Harold A. and Katherine L. Davis. He worked with sheet metal at local #41 for more than 25 years and taught the trade of sheet metal at Arsenal Technical High School. He retired in 2005...
Barbara I. Bourgerie
Mar 10, 2017
Barbara I. Bourgerie, 77 of Carmel, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. Barbara was born August 28, 1939 in St. Louis, MO to the late Justin and Marie Kniemeyer.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 25 at Zionsville United Methodist Church, where family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until the time of the...
Albert L. Soots
Mar 9, 2017
Albert L. Soots 86, of Indianapolis passed away March 9, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his wife Janet F. (Smith) Soots and his son, Dean Soots. He is survived by his grandson; Trevor (Jelena) Soots and Great-Grandchildren Luka and Laya. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 10 AM to 11 AM at Flanner and...
Delores -Patty- Rausch
Mar 9, 2017
Delores “Patty” Rausch, 78, Indianapolis, passed away March 9,2017. She was born October 13, 1938 in New Harmony, IN, the son of FH and Effie(Hanes) Whelan. She married Robert Rausch in 1958, and they moved toIndianapolis in 1967. In 1975, Robert and Delores started Aqua Supply ofIndiana, a family business which continues today. She was a member of St.Luke’s United...
Martha L. (Auch) Moorhead
Mar 9, 2017
Martha L. (Auch)Moorhead, 85, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2017. Martha was a much lovedWife, Mother and Grandmother born into a tight-knit German-American family onthe eastside of Indianapolis. The youngest of five children born to Fred and Frieda(Alfke) Auch, Martha was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. She was amember of Tech’s “Cokes Club” and remained close friends...
John Gilmore Bansch
Mar 8, 2017
John Gilmore Bansch, long-time Indianapolis sports journalist and The Indianapolis Star’s first Indianapolis Colts beat writer when the team moved to the city in 1984, passed on March 8, 2017. He was 81. John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce, daughters Pam (Jim) Dickerson and Paula Bansch of Indianapolis, sister Kathy (Bill) Hanchett of Twin Falls,...
Marcia Ellen (Huston) Cardwell
Mar 8, 2017
Marcia Ellen (Huston) Cardwell, Indianapolis, passed away March 8, 2017. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on March 21, 1935 to Donald and Julia Huston.
She graduated from Kokomo High School in 1952 and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Indiana University, Bloomington. She later received her Masters of Science Degree from Butler University.
She met...
Mary Margaret (Gheen) Cangany
Mar 8, 2017
Mary Margaret (Gheen) Cangany passed away in her sleep on March 8. She is proceeded in death by her parents, George and Mary (Schlangen) Gheen, her brother Robert E. Gheen, and dear friends Brother Anthony Striet and Mel Loidlt.
Mary is a member at St. Joseph's Church, Indianapolis. She taught 42 years for the schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis....
Wilma J. Thompson
Mar 8, 2017
Wilma J. Thompson, 88 formerly of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Wilma was born June 28, 1928 in Linton, IN to the late Alvin and Golda Lohr.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 Sunday, March 12 at Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel, where family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the service.
Wilma was the...
Stephen Whitaker
Mar 8, 2017
Stephen “Reno” Edward Whitaker
62, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 8, 2017. Stephen was born on May 5, 1954 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Edward Whitaker and Helen (Hinkle) Harris. Stephen is survived by his wife Patty (Johnson) Whitaker, whom he married on December 1, 1990. He always said he married to his best friend, the love of...
Kristin Ashley Osman
Mar 7, 2017
Kristin Ashley Osman (Hobert) 31, of Indianapolis departed this world too soon on March 7th 2017. Kristin was a caring and loving Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, and soon to be Aunt.
Terry and Lee Ann Hobert were blessed with a baby girl on May 8, 1985. From early on, there was something about Kristin that would spread joy to even a...
Todd Mitchell Scott
Mar 7, 2017
Todd Mitchell Scott was born on November 14, 1966 to Robert L. Scott and Judith A. Scott in Indianapolis, Indiana. On March 7, 2017 Todd went to be with The Lord, our Savior.
He had a deep love for music and animals, and he was a business owner of a decorative coatings company as well. Presently, he was a certified...
John Edward Kalsbeck
Mar 7, 2017
John Edward Kalsbeck 89, of Zionsville, passed away March 7, 2017.
He could best be remembered by his warm, gentle, and generous spirit. John was a devoted husband of 57 years to his wife, Jackie. He received his undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Philosophy from Calvin College. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan and completed...
Cinda Lou Landis Longere
Mar 7, 2017
Born on June 13, 1947, passed away on March 7, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Michael Longere; son, David Stinson; and daughters, Lynette Stinson and Danielle Longere. She was also survived by her mother, Allene Landis; brothers, Rick and Mark Landis; sister, Tamara Valdez; and three stepchildren. Her pride and joy were all her grandchildren and one great...
Rolan D. Bradley
Mar 7, 2017
Rolan D. Bradley, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 7, 2017.
He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on February 20, 1922 to Asa Martin and Mary Bradley. After graduating from Arsenal Technical High School in 1940, he went on to become an architect. He then joined the army in 1942 as a photo lithographer (map maker) until January...
Mary L. (Eads) Henry Canter
Mar 7, 2017
Mary L. (Eads) Henry Canter, 77, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born on September 16, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Eldon and Janey (Baxter) Eads.
Mary retired from Community Hospital East. She enjoyed playing Texas Hold’em and bingo, camping, and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her great sense...
