Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Blanche E. Litmer
Apr 14, 2016
Blanche E. Litmer, 92, Indianapolis, passed away April 14, 2016. She was born September 30, 1923, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Charles Roy and Anna Elizabeth (Clark) Tullis. She married Donald Litmer on October 29, 1946.
Blanche was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School and then attended Hanover College, where she was a member of Phi Mu...
Mary Alexis Morrisey
Apr 14, 2016
Mary Alexis Morrisey, 67, Indianapolis, IN passed away April 14, 2016 in Indianapolis. She was born September 28, 1948, in Balboa, Panama City, Panama the daughter of Joseph Martin Rancher and Betty Kathleen Zane Rancher
She is survived by her daughter Paje Zervas Turner, Sister Frances E. Oyler, half brothers Stephan Cismowski and Lenny Rancher.
She graduated from...
Helen Marie (Gardiner) Wells
Apr 14, 2016
Helen Marie (Gardiner) Wells of Indianapolis passed away on April 14th, 2016. She married Robert O. Wells, who preceded her in death on July 10th, 1988.
Though her death was unexpected, her children, grandchildren, extended relations and friends surrounded her at the time of her passing.
The founder of The Helen Wells Agency (1980), the Indianapolis-based modeling and talent...
Akiko Dowdell
Apr 14, 2016
AkikoDowdell, 71, passed away April 14, 2016.
She was bornMarch 1, 1945 in Akito-Ken, Japan daughter of Tsuyako and Jiro Ito.
Akiko issurvived by husband, Leonard Dowdell; her sons, Anthony (Betty) Beatriz Dowdelland Andre Dowdell; grandchildren, Courtney, Noah, and Juna Dowdell; sisters,Satchiko and Midori Ito and special friends, Stella Maglie and Gloria Ayala.
Preceded indeath by her parents and 2...
Wilma Jean Stettler
Apr 13, 2016
Celebrating the lives of Robert Richard Stettler, Wilma Jean Stettler, and Richard James Stettler.
A Memorial Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. At Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46229.
Ann Hunter Metzger Busch
Apr 13, 2016
Ann Hunter Metzger Busch
89 years young, passed away on April 13, 2016. She was bornJuly 7, 1926 in Chicago to Arthur and Dorothy Metzger. Ann taught in theIndianapolis Public School system at School #43, Special Education Dept., homebound students and at Riley Hospital. After retiring, she did volunteerteaching for the Indy Reads Organization.
She graduated from Shortridge H.S., attended...
Richard R. Rogers
Apr 13, 2016
Richard R. Rogers, 65, Carmel, passed away April 13, 2016, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 12, 1950 in South Bend, the son of the late Frank and Alice (Kazmirski) Rogers. He married Debbie (Luckett) Rogers on August 17, 1974.
Rich retired in 2011 from WRTV after more than 25 years of service. He was a...
Emma M. Clark Kidd
Apr 12, 2016
Emma M. Clark Kidd, 95, of Indianapolis passed away April12, 2016. She was born March 18, 1921 inBloomfield, IN, the daughter of the late Ray and Clara (Chickadonz) Brown. She had worked at Mechanics Laundry andretired from Mayflower Moving where she was an office clerk. Emma was preceded in death by her 1sthusband Harold “Hap” Clark and her 2nd husband,...
Barney Alan Hutcherson
Apr 12, 2016
69 years old, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 12, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis on August 27,1946 to the late Printis James Hutcherson and Marion (Miller) Hutcherson.
Barney wasa kind, compassionate man who kept mostly to himself, but never met a stranger.He cared very much for his family. Heenjoyed westerns, cookouts, playing cards, and holidays with the family.
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James Parsons
Apr 12, 2016
James Parsons
76, Camby, Indiana passed away April 12, 2016. James was born January 30, 1940 in Pennington Gap, Virginia, the son of Dillard and Sarah Margaret (Ely) Parsons. He retired as a foreman with Indianapolis Paper Container. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors: sons, David and Darren Parsons; siblings, Jaunita Harbor, Troy Parsons, Doris Ann Barnett and...
George E. Lewis
Apr 11, 2016
George E.Lewis, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away April, 11, 2016. He was born February 15, 1924 in Louisville, KY the son of the late William S. and Nell Ann (Fenton) Lewis. He retired from the General Motors Foundry where he was a Machinist. He was a US Navy Veteran.
George is survived by his children, Clifford Lewis and Anne Wiseman.
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Ronnie R. Fields
Apr 11, 2016
In Loving Memory Of
Ronnie R. Fields Born Dec. 17 , 1945Passed from this world onApril 11, 2016
Ronnie left this world leaving behind wife Louise "Sue" Fields of 51 years of marriage, daughter Karen Mendenhall, grandson Thomas J. Mendenhall, brothers Charles M. Fields, Carlos G. Fields, and Darrell J. Fields . He was proceeded in life by his father...
Mary Louise (Moffitt) Ward
Apr 11, 2016
Mary Louise (Moffitt) Ward
79, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2016. She was born on September 29, 1936 at Carrier Mills, Illinois to the late William (Bill) and Lorene Moffitt.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years, Aubrey Ward; her daughters Lory Ward and Pam (Steve) Brunk; her son Dan (Debi) Ward; granddaughters Kara...
David L. Sparks
Apr 11, 2016
DavidL. Sparks, 68, passed away April 11, 2016, at home surrounded by lovedones. He was born July 3, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Earl andHazel Sparks.
Heleaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Linda Sparks; his daughters, Lorie Nelland Tina Sparks-Amestoy, son in laws Tim Nell and Chris Amestoy; siblingsCharles, Shirley, Mary, Phillip, Jim, and Tom; nieces...
Guy Robert Reed
Apr 10, 2016
Guy Robert Reed
On the afternoon of April10, 2016, Guy passed away at Community Hospital East, surrounded by family,after a brief battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. He was born on May 3, 1948 in Indianapolisto James Robert and Pauline (McGary)Reed. After graduating high school, Guyserved his country honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam...
Mary Barger
Apr 10, 2016
Mary Barger
89 years old,of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 surrounded by herfamily. She was born in Hell For Certain, Kentucky to the late, Felix and PearleeOsborne. Mary enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with her lovingfamily. She was known for her loving and generous spirit to all who knew her.
Mary Barger issurvived by her...
Dorothy Jean (Hunter) Smith
Apr 10, 2016
Dorothy Jean (Hunter) Smith 90 of Indianapolis, died April10, 2016 Dorothy was born on November 12, 1925 in Decatur. IL to Orville andJessie (Wolma) Hunter. Dorothy was theoffice manager for Smith Welding and Engineering Company where she retired in1985. A few years later Dorothy became asecretary and guest relations for Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park NorthFuneral Center. She was a member...
Marvelyn Louise Jones
Apr 10, 2016
Marvelyn Louise (Downey) Jones,
82, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 10, 2016 at home, and entered into life everlasting with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marvelyn was born on January 31, 1934. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was married for 64 years to Burl R. Jones.
The family would like to give a...
Ralph E. Clevenger
Apr 9, 2016
Ralph E.Clevenger, 89, Seymour passed away April 9, 2016.
He was bornin Indianapolis to Bessie (Marshall) Clevenger.
Ralph was anappliance repair technician for Sears and Roebucks for many years. He servedhonorably in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of the American Legion.
Ralph issurvived by daughters, Bonnie (Jimmy) Dotts and Trudy (Duane) Zimmerman; 5grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren;...
Kenneth Roger Dye
Apr 9, 2016
KennethRoger Dye 88, ofIndianapolis passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 after a brief illness. Roger was born August 6, 1927 in Union City,IN to the late Hershel and Ruth Dye. Hegraduated from Tri State College with a BSME. In 1951, he was hired by Allison as an engineer in the Test EquipmentDepartment. In 1985, he promoted to department head, which...
