Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Patsy Hackward
Dec 4, 2016
Patsy Hackward, a resident of East Peoria, IL before moving to Indianapolis 23 years ago, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2016.
Patsy was born March 30, 1942, near Pierce City, MO, the daughter of Frank and Beulah (Rimmer) Hamilton.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, George Hackward; children, Edwin Morrow, Laurie Trevino,...
Angela Dawn Cwikla
Dec 4, 2016
Angela Dawn Cwikla, 41, of New Palestine, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016. She was born on June 18, 1975 in Marion, IN to the late Richard and Sherrie (Eaton) Lusher. Angie was a 1993 graduate of Marion High School and earned an Associate degree in Printing Technology from Ball State University in 1995. She worked 21 years for...
Frank Dale Blythe
Dec 3, 2016
Frank Dale Blythe, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. He was born on in Beech Grove, IN on December 14, 1958. Frank attended Howe High School and worked as a union carpenter for over 30 years with local union 758 and 301 and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge 753. Frank is survived by...
Vivian Louise Stambro
Dec 3, 2016
Vivian Louise Stambro, died peacefully on December 3, 2016 at the age of 87. Vivian was born on December 21, 1928 and was a lifetime resident of Indianapolis.
She is survived by her sons, Raymond H. (Mary), Stambro, Jr., Richard A. (Deborah) Stambro, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
William C. Bonifield
Dec 3, 2016
William C. Bonifield 82, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday December 3, 2016 at home surrounded by his wife of 59 years and their four children. He was born on September 29, 1934 to the late Clarence W. and Evelyn (Riley) Bonifield in Chicago, IL. He was a graduate of Fenger High School on Chicago’s south side and served in the...
Jean K. Welch
Dec 3, 2016
Jean Knauss Welch, 93, passed away on December 3, 2016. She was born in 1923 in Warsaw, IN, and her family moved several times before they settled in Logansport, IN when she was in the 6th grade. She graduated from Logansport H.S. in 1942, attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL for 2 years, and then graduated from the University of...
Mildred Irene Longworth
Dec 3, 2016
Mildred Irene Johnson Longworth, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was born on December 26, 1934 in Harlan County, KY to Charles Edward Johnson, Sr. and Polly Mae Johnson. Irene Married Hershel Longworth on October 26, 1950. She worked at Production Printing for many years and was very active in the Pressmans Union,...
Elmer Carl Daupert
Dec 3, 2016
Elmer Carl Daupert of Indianapolis, IN died December 3, 2016 at the age of 96 surrounded by his loving family.
Elmer was a pilot for the United States Air Force during WWII and the Korean War. He owned Daupert Store Fixtures until his retirement in 1983 and then moved to Pine Island, FL. Twenty-five years later they moved back...
Arthur Lee Gavin
Dec 3, 2016
Arthur L. Gavin, 89, of Indianapolis passed away on December 3, 2016. He was born on August 6, 1927 in Moss, Mississippi. He was remembered for his loving and giving spirit by all who knew him.
He is survived by his 2 sisters, Annie Little and Ezra Carruthers; 2 special friends Ryan and Jenifer Rash. He was preceded in death...
Raymond J. Beard, Jr.
Dec 2, 2016
Raymond J. Beard Jr., 80, Carmel, passed away December 2, 2016. He was born March 18, 1936, in South Bend, the son of the late Raymond J. Sr. and Peggy (Solloway) Beard. He married MaryAnn (Soos) Beard on April 4, 1959. She preceded him in passing January 13, 2016, after 56 years of marriage.
Ray was a graduate of South...
Richard Austin Cochran Acheson
Dec 2, 2016
Richard Austin Cochran Acheson of Indianapolis, devoted husband to Allison DeNardin Acheson and loving father to his children, Austin, Neveah and Aleia, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2016. Born November 18, 1980, Austin was the beloved son of Donald Acheson and Roxanne Blackwell and grandson to the late Patricia and Richard Cochran and Violet and Robert Charkowski. He leaves...
Jeanne R. Marshall
Dec 2, 2016
Jeanne R. Marshall 88, passed away.
Effervescent and lively, she departed quietly and swiftly while listening to her favorite musical love, Frank Sinatra. A student of voice, since her teen years, admired many great singers and musicians throughout her incredible life of 88 years. She enjoyed the gourmet approach to food preparation and fine dining in general.
A...
Ronald E. Bennett
Dec 1, 2016
Ronald E. Bennett, 74, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 1, 2016. Ron worked at Allison Transmission until his retirement as a rework mechanic. Survivors: son, Ronald E. (Nina) Bennett II; daughters, Rhonda (Lee) Tetrick, Lorri Bennett and Joni (Ryan) Lanie; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; Sandra Bennett, a son;...
Elizabeth Garner
Dec 1, 2016
Elizabeth Garner, 82 of Greenwood, Indiana formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana went to her heavenly home December 1, 2016. She was born on February 14, 1934 in Clinton County, Kentucky to the late Roy and Ermon (Cummings) Johnson. She was joined in marriage to Noel C. Garner on July 25, 1953. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was...
Jetty Bauer
Dec 1, 2016
Jetty June Canada Bauer, 82 of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016. Jetty was born January 14, 1934 in Indianapolis to the late Laura and George Canada. Jetty graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1952. She married Lothar Dan Bauer (who preceded her in death) on February 14, 1959 and they were married 35 years. Jetty had an...
Jeanne Ellen Monroe Bubala
Dec 1, 2016
Jeanne Ellen Monroe Bubala died on December 1, 2016. Jeanne was born in Indianapolis on January 20, 1945, to Ralph and Eleanor Monroe. She graduated from Pike High School in 1963, Indiana University in 1967, and Washington University in 1974. She was married in 1967 to Louis M. Bubala Jr., who died in 2005. Jeanne was a teacher and counselor...
Mollie Bellenger James
Dec 1, 2016
Mollie B. James
88, of Indianapolis, formerly of Gadsden and Birmingham, Al, passed away on December 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of fifty years, Joseph A. James. She is survived by her children, David (Ellen) James of Denver, Carol (Nelson) Cerqueira of Salvador, Brazil, Mary (Tex) McCormick of Indianapolis...
Joseph Okey
Dec 1, 2016
Joseph Carl Okey, 61, of Indianapolis passed away on December 1, 2016.
Joe was born on February 18, 1955 in Indianapolis to the late Vernon and Lois Okey. He retired from the United States Army after 19 years of service, and after worked for many years as a truck driver. He was a huge fan of the Indianapolis Colts....
Doris M. Kiefer Parks
Nov 30, 2016
Doris M. Kiefer Parks, 91 of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Doris was born May 5, 1925 in Indianapolis to the late Walter and Marie Martindale. She devoted her life to loving and caring for her family and building a caring community of friends around her. She was a wonderful cook and anchored many joyful memories of those...
Ashley Brooke Watts
Nov 30, 2016
Ashley Brooke Watts was born on April 1, 1982 in Indianapolis, IN. Ashley was a daughter, sister and Aunt. Ashley was a beautiful person on the inside and out, and had a vivacious personality that would light up a room. Ashley’s smile and beauty were intoxicating. She absolutely adored her family and had a love for animals. Ashley is survived...
