Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
William "Bill" Craig
Jul 22, 2025
William I. (Bill) Craig, age 77, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home in Indianapolis. He was born on August 19, 1947, to Orville D. (Red) & Marjorie F. (Irwin) Craig. He was a 1965 graduate of Arlington High School and married Susan J. (Arthur) Craig on October 19, 1968.
He was an Army Veteran, worked at...
Gilbert John Menchhofer
Jul 22, 2025
Gilbert John Menchhofer Jr., 69, passed away on July 22nd, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on November 21, 1955, in the same city he called home throughout his life, Gil leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and deep familial love.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Gil served his country with honor before embarking on a long...
Ruth Geraldine "Geri" McKay
Jul 22, 2025
Ruth Geraldine “Geri” (Fioretti) McKay, age 98, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her recent residence in Westfield, Indiana. She was born March 23, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan to Tancredi and Assunta (Benedetti) Fioretti.
Following her 1944 graduation from Nativity High School, Geri worked as a secretary for the Detroit Edison Company. On June 25,...
Paul Lee Shinkle
Jul 22, 2025
Paul Lee Shinkle
75 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Life’s Journey in Avon, Indiana. He was born on October 7, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Lorna Shinkle, he was one of five children. Paul spent most of his career in the electrical business, retiring in 2020 from Barth Electric Company Incorporated,...
Patricia Lynn Thurgood
Jul 22, 2025
Patricia Thurgood, age 75 years old passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on July 22, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio to her loving parents Patrick and Corinne Breese. Patricia attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas TX, before graduating from Butler University. Patricia Thurgood worked as a software instructor, first at New Horizons before...
Mae F. Hoggatt
Jul 22, 2025
Mae F. Hoggatt, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100.
Mae was born on January 4, 1925, in Rosedale, Indiana, to her beloved parents, John and Lillie Engle. She was united in marriage to Richard E. Hoggatt in 1950, and they shared a loving marriage until his passing in 2006.
Mae was known...
James A. "Jim" Hale
Jul 21, 2025
We share, with great sadness, the passing of our brother Jim Hale, who left us on July 21, 2025.
Jim is the son of Joe Hale and Mary (Schlotterbeck) Hale and is survived by his sisters Joan (Richard) Lile, Janet Kent, nephews Richard Lile II, David Lile, Mark (Kerri) Earls, Daniel Earls and great-nieces and -nephews Kyla Wagner, Dylan Lile, Katie...
Shirley Ann Kershaw
Jul 21, 2025
Shirley Ann (Michaels) Kershaw, Born June 1, 1932, to Jim and Pearl Michaels in Winfield Kansas, died July 21, 2025, at the age of 93. She grew up in Kansas City, MO and attended Budd Park Christian Church for many years. She married Kenneth Kershaw and had two children, Steven and Linda. Shirley was a musician and artist. She played...
William A. "Bill" Branic
Jul 21, 2025
William A. “Bill” Branic, 98 of Indianapolis, formerly of Carmel, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. Bill was born December 21, 1926, in Manhattan, Kansas to the late Charles and Faye Branic. He was a WWII Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of Eureka College.
Bill was co-owner of ClarkLift of Indiana, Inc. based in Indianapolis, retiring...
Melvin Lee Cecil
Jul 20, 2025
Melvin Lee Cecil, born in Noblesville on June 11, 1967, to Patsy Carol (Reed) Clark and Ted Maurice Cecil. He is survived by his wonderful, loving wife, in which he said was the best .00 he ever spent (cost of the JOP). He is survived by his four beautiful sisters Dawn Goosenell, Shannon Cecil, Debroah (Sherman) Dorsey, and his favorite...
Richard Lee Pye
Jul 20, 2025
Richard L. Pye
April 24th, 1934- July 20th, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Richard L. Pye, formerly of Carmel, IN, beloved father, loving grandfather, Uncle and friend who passed away on Sunday, July 20th at the age of 91 in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in St. Albans, West Virginia, the youngest of five...
Forrest Gene Sanders
Jul 20, 2025
Forrest Gene Sanders, 72, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Forrest was born on July 30, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Carl Edwin Sanders and Peggy Lucille (Strough) Sanders. He was a lifelong resident of Zionsville, graduating from Zionsville High School in 1971.
Forrest loved fixing and making things...
Richard A. Hahn
Jul 19, 2025
Richard A. Hahn, 86, of Carmel passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Richard was born August 30, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Samuel and Elizabeth Jane Hahn.
“Dick,” as his friends called him, graduated from The Ohio State University with his Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and PhD in Pharmacology. While pursuing his advanced degrees, he...
Steven Blair Conwell
Jul 19, 2025
Steven B. Conwell, a longtime resident of Whitestown, Indiana, passed away on July 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Janet Lynn (Thompson) Conwell.Steve worked as an X-ray technician for Quality X-Ray in Indianapolis for many years. He loved camping and fishing trips, and working at the horse farm with his brother-in-law, Jim. Graveside...
Dorothy Ann (Nohr) Slater
Jul 19, 2025
Morgantown, Indiana – Dorothy A. (Nohr) Slater, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, love and prayers on July 19, 2025. Her love, kindness, faith, humor and sass will be deeply missed by not only her family, but everyone who knew her.
Dorothy was born on October 3, 1929, to parents Edward Francis & Susan (Chappell) Kennedy in Indianapolis, Indiana. During...
Georgianna "Ann" Smith
Jul 19, 2025
Georgianna Smith, 74, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, after an extended illness, on July 19, 2025, with her children by her side. She was the oldest daughter, and the third of six children, born to parents, George Rolfsen, Jr. and Sylvia (Zins) Rolfsen.
Ann grew up in Beech Grove, Indiana, where she attended Holy Name Catholic School and Beech...
Susan E. Stallings Jones
Jul 19, 2025
Susan E. Stallings Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana, died at her home on the morning of Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in High Point, North Carolina, Susan was the beloved daughter of Mary Bush and Charles DeArmon Stallings. She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Hugh Jones; her daughters, Whitney (Jerry) Gilliatt and Carrie (Jahanzaib) Qureshi;...
Carolyn "Sue" Terando
Jul 18, 2025
Carolyn Sue Terando, 85, died at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana, on July 18, 2025. Sue was born on January 13, 1940 in Scott County, Indiana, and was the daughter of the late Erby Christie and Helen Vest Christie Gardner. She is survived by her husband Norman H. Terando and daughters Jennifer Roberts (Bill) of Avon, Indiana, and Elizabeth Beardslee...
Helen June (Rapp) Knarr Kelley
Jul 18, 2025
Helen June (Rapp) Knarr Kelley, 88, passed away July 18, 2025, in her hometown of Indianapolis. June was a beloved sister, mother, and grandmother known for her gentle demeanor.
She graduated in 1955 from Ben Davis High School. She worked as an administrative assistant at The Indianapolis Star & News and Howard Sam’s; she then worked as a Commercial Lines Rater...
Frank R. Morris
Jul 17, 2025
Frank R. Morris, 91, passed away peacefully July 17th, 2025. He was born January 22nd, 1934, in Quaker City, Ohio to parents Roscoe and Ruth Morris.
Frank spent his early years in Ohio and Michigan. Later in life, Frank moved wherever the wind took him. He enjoyed living in many different states, especially San Diego, California.
As a young man, Frank proudly...
