Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert -Bob- Dykstra
Dec 9, 2016
Robert “Bob” Dykstra, 76, passed away December 9, 2016. He was the son of the late Folkert and Margaret Dykstra of Grand Rapids, MI.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, a graduate of Ferris State University and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He worked for the Gene B. Glick Company for most of his...
Lona Lee Hammond
Dec 9, 2016
Lona Lee Hammond, 82, Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2016. She was born in Clinton, IN to Rev. Leslie and Thelma Beard. After graduating from Clinton High School in 1952, she went on to work as a medical transcriber for St. Vincent Hospital, where she retired after 22 years. Lona met and...
Richard Kent Richwine
Dec 8, 2016
Richard K. Richwine
66 years old, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 8, 2016. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Patricia J. Richwine; children, Panzy Richwine, Dennis Richwine (Melanie), Melisa Richwine, Leigh Weaver (Shane Parsons), Robin Jones (Matthew), and Nicholas Richwine (Samantha); 17 grandchildren; sister, Ronda Free (Harry). He was preceded in death by his...
Richard A. Myers
Dec 8, 2016
Richard A. Myers, 69, of Indianapolis,passed away December 8, 2016. He wasborn July 20, 1947 in Indianapolis the son of the late Kenneth Myers andPauline (Mercer) White. He graduatedfrom Purdue University and retired from the Indianapolis Public School System after44 years. He served as the Chief Operating Officer for the last several years. Hewas an animal lover and a member...
John Anthony Maio
Dec 7, 2016
John Anthony Maio
50, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016. John is survived by his daughters: Nicole, Francesca (Eli), Antonia, and Emily; sons, Bradley and Jacob; grandchildren, Katherine and Paxton; parents, Michael and Mary Ann; sisters: Theresa (Tony), Catherine, Florence (Gordon), Patricia, Marianne (Darrin), Michelle (John), Antoinette (Steve); as well as his many loving aunts, uncles,...
Ruth N. Hale
Dec 6, 2016
Ruth N.Hale, 93, of Orlando, FL., and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away December6, 2016. Ruth was born December 26, 1922in Indianapolis the daughter of the late Fred and Clara (Kruse) Krampe. Ruth was a teacher with the Warren TownshipSchool District retiring in 1986. Shewas a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church in Irvington.
Surviving are herdaughter, Carol Paris of Orlando...
Kalista Gayle Baldwin
Dec 6, 2016
Kalista Gayle (Miller) Baldwin of Camby, Indiana, a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister was born September 4, 1978 in New Albany, Indiana. She passed away December 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Gene David, Jane David, Homer Miller, Helene Miller. Surviving to cherish Kalista’s memory are; Adrian Baldwin (daughter), Drew Baldwin (daughter), Chris Baldwin (husband),...
Julie Ann (Wray) Ferrell
Dec 6, 2016
Julie Ann (Wray) Ferrell, 51, of Whiteland,IN, passed away December 6, 2016 after a long illness. She was born July 19, 1965 in St. Louis, MO.,the daughter of the late Morris “Bud” and Phyllis J. (Toler) Wray. Julie had retired from the Indiana StatePolice where she was a Pension Benefits Specialist. She had also worked for the Indiana StateDepartment of...
Rosemary Marfurt
Dec 6, 2016
Rosemary Marfurt passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2016. She lived her life fully and was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and mother in law. As a 19 year old girl, she was excited to marry her high school sweetheart, Richard, who was soon to be shipped to New Guinea to serve in the...
William D. Bill- Bayliff
Dec 6, 2016
79, of Indianapolis, went to be with his Lord on December 6, 2016. He proudly served for eight years in the Army National Guard. He retired as a contract supervisor with the railroad industry after 37 years. After retirement, he was employed as a driver for Crestwood East Senior Center. A 32nd degree mason, he enjoyed playing golf with the...
Florence Reckitt Buckhorn
Dec 6, 2016
Florence R. McNeely Buckhorn 96 of Indianapolis died December 06, 2016. Florence was born in May 05, 1920 in Indianapolis to Harry McNeely and Florence Bennington (Reckitt) Kercheval. Florence attended Park Tudor School and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School and Butler University where she was an art and business major. She worked for Eli Lilly and Co as a...
Leonard D. Schutt
Dec 5, 2016
Leonard D. Schutt, 90, passed away December 5, 2016. He was born July 26, 1926, in Albion, Indiana, the son of the late Leonard and Beatrice (Harris) Schutt.
Leonard graduated from Indiana University with his Bachelor degree in Finance. He proudly served in the United States Army in World War II. In 2014, Leonard was fortunate to be selected and...
Edward Lee Lash
Dec 5, 2016
Edward Lee Lash 90 of Avon, IN formerly Speedway died December 05, 2016. Edward was born on June 25, 1926 in Indianapolis to Harry Edward and Ethel May (Parsons) Lash. Edward was a life time member of Fleming Garden Christian Church. Edward worked for a while for Eli Lilly and Co. before he became a route salesman for Cook Coffee...
Alta Mae Harmon
Dec 5, 2016
Alta Mae Harmon
93 years old, of Zionsville, IN passed away on December 5, 2016. She was born on August 27, 1923 in the family homestead in rural Lebanon, IN to the late parents of Otha and Lora (Parrish) Padgett. She graduated from Kirklin High School in Boone County in 1941. Alta was a lifetime resident of Boone County; employed...
David O. Woods
Dec 5, 2016
David O. Woods, 67, of Bargersville, IN,passed away December 5, 2016. David wasborn December 18, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN the son of John William “Bill” Woodsand Gladys (Lewis) Wuertley. David was aUS Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War and worked for Quad Pharmaceutical. He was preceded in death by his parents, hisstep-father, Kenneth Wuertley; brothers, Clyde William “Bill” Woods, Robert...
Max B. Hammond
Dec 5, 2016
Max B. Hammond, 86 of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at his home. Max was born October 8, 1930 in Midland, MI to the late Lewis and Alice Hammond. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Max worked for Sunoco for 20 years where he made fiber drums. He was a member of Church at the Crossing.
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Brenda A. Clark
Dec 5, 2016
Brenda A. Clark, 60, of Carmel, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. Brenda, known by the grandchildren as “Lovie,” was born November 9, 1956 in Noblesville, Indiana to the late George F. Burrell and Olive A. Burrell. She grew up in Carmel, Indiana and graduated from Carmel High School. She graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing and was...
Charles Edward Starkey
Dec 4, 2016
Charles E. Starkey, 85, went to be with his Lord on December 4, 2016. Charles was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up on a farm in Pike Township, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Pike High School in 1949.
Charles married Ardelle Moore in 1951 when he was 19 years old and she was 17. Though Charles...
Samuel Stanley Glazier
Dec 4, 2016
Samuel Stanley Glazier passed away on December 4, 2016. Samuel was born on December 11, 1926 to David and Rea Rosen Glazier.
Devoted Son, Brother, Husband, Father, and Zayda. He is survived by his three children, Ross Glazier, Mindy Abraham and Mark (Andrea) Glazier; and five grandchildren, David Abraham, Benjamin, Hannah, Eva and Daniel Glazier. His two brothers, Harry...
Nancy Sue Orebaugh
Dec 4, 2016
Nancy Sue Orebaugh
82, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 4, 2016. Nancy was born on August 18, 1934 in Muncie, IN to the late George P. Ford Sr. and Oletha (Stokes) Ford. Nancy worked for Diamond Chain for 30 years before retiring. She was also a member of the Indian Creek Christian Church, Red Hat Society, Euchre Club, Silent...
