Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
James J. Pea
Sep 5, 2016
Obituary for James J. Pea
James J. Pea, 62, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 5, 2016. He was born August 2, 1954 in Vincennes, IN to Bill and Millie Ruppel Pea. He was a graduate of Rivet High School, Vincennes University and Indiana Wesleyan University having received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He worked for...
Tye Burgland
Sep 5, 2016
Tye Daniel Burgland passed away suddenly, September 5 inAvon, Indiana. Tye was born June 23, 1973 in Monmouth, Illinois to JaniceUpdegraff and Danny W. Burgland. He is survived by his mother and father, hisson, Ian Burgland, brother Cory Burgland(Beth), half-sister Morgan Harrell, half-brother Jon Harrell, long-time girlfriend,Caron Blair, and many cousins, aunts and uncles.
Tye grew up in Monmouth, graduating...
E.D. -Hoop- Hoopingarner
Sep 4, 2016
E.D. “Hoop” Hoopingarner
71, of Indianapolis, died September 4, 2016. Elmer was born February 15, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Wayne and Lenora (Richards) Hoopingarner. Elmer proudly and honorably served his country in the US Army and National Guard, where he found his passion in flying helicopters. He also worked as a telephone exchange installer for Lucent...
Andrew James Dimitroff
Sep 4, 2016
Andrew James Dimitroff 24 of Indianapolis died Sunday September 04, 2016. Andrew was born on February 16, 1992 in Indianapolis to James Michael and Jeanette Jane (Russell) Dimitroff. Andrew was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and he graduated from Lawrence Central High School class of 2010. Andrew was a service technician for Broad Ripple Heating Cooling and...
Mary Catherine Savill
Sep 4, 2016
Mary Catherine Savill,94, Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord September 4, 2016. In heryounger years, she worked at the John Hancock Insurance Company. She enjoyeddrawing painting, and ice skating. Mary was a longtime member of NorthminsterPresbyterian church, where she sang in the choir. What she loved most was beingsurrounded by her family. Mary is survived by her three...
Florence Eva Short
Sep 3, 2016
Florence EvaShort, 88, Indianapolis passed away September 3, 2016.
She was bornMarch 22,1928 in Salle, Illinois to the late Edith and Hewitt Baker.
Florence issurvived by her children, Mike Hardy, Deborah Brock (Danny) and Sharon Liphard (Patrick); 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora E. Short.
Visitationwill be...
Barbara Ann (Lewis) Rodewald
Sep 3, 2016
Barbara Ann (Lewis) Rodewald 78 of Plainfield, IN died September 03, 2016 Barbara was born on December 13, 1937 in Hamilton CO., OH to Carroll Samuel Lewis and Katherine Louise (Smith) Lewis. Graveside services for Barbara will be held on Saturday September 10, 2016 at Lincoln Memory Gardens Cemetery Whitestown, IN at 11 am. Burial will be in Lincoln Memory...
Esther M. Sharp Spurgin
Sep 3, 2016
Esther M. Sharp Spurgin
80, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on September 3, 2016. She was retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after 27 years there. She attended Clarksburg Covenant Church. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Spurgin; brother, Rev. Samuel Condon and nine step-children. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Flanner...
Donald V. Freeman, Jr.
Sep 2, 2016
Donald V. Freeman Jr., 84, of Indianapolis passed away September 2, 2016 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 18, 1931 in Abington, Pennsylvania to the late Donald V. and Marie (Gregson) Freeman. Don grew up in Bryn Athyn and Warminster Pennsylvania, and after graduating from high school was drafted into the...
Aaron Jefferson -Ab- Bridges
Sep 2, 2016
Aaron Jefferson “AB” Bridges, 34, Indianapolis, passed away September 2, 2016. He was born October 23, 1981, in Huntsville, Alabama, the son of David C. and Lynda (Thorp) Bridges.
Aaron was employed by Samsung as a product representative and was a 1999 graduate of Lawrence Central High School, lettering in football and wrestling. He continued his football career at...
Perry Charles Wilhite
Sep 2, 2016
Perry Charles Wilhite 52, of Indianapolis, died September 02, 2016. Perry was born on May 26, 1964 in Danville, IN to Chester Eugene and Loretta Jane (Smith) Wilhite. Perry was an automotive parts salesman for TBA Oil Warehouse.
A Celebration of Perry's life was held on September 5th, 2016 at Current Church at Noon with calling from 10 a.m. to...
Dorice Joann (Smith) Phillips
Sep 2, 2016
Heaven opened its gates to an angel this passed Friday, the 2nd of September. Dorice JoAnn (Smith) Phillips was born on May 9th, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents Warren and Marguerite (Schnell) Smith, her brother Leonard “Laddy” Smith, her husband of 40 years, Richard Phillips and her beloved son, Mark Phillips.
Dorice loved...
Douglas R. Moody
Sep 1, 2016
Douglas R. Moody, 59, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. The son of Donald R. and Virginia M. Moody, he was a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College and was employed by IUPUI Library for over 35 years. An avid baseball fan, he worked several years for the Indianapolis Indians. Despite physical challenges, he accomplished much in his life. He...
Robert Meador
Sep 1, 2016
Robert Merle Meador went to meet the Lord at 2:33 a.m. on August 29 Bobby was born in Logansport, Indiana on February 10, 1947 and lived in Indiana his entire life. Despite being unable to walk or talk since birth, Bobby brought a ray of sunshine into the lives of all those he met with his smile and infectious laugh....
Ralph E. Kelley
Sep 1, 2016
Ralph E. Kelley, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away September 1, 2016 at his home after an illness.
A Celebration of Ralph's life will be held at a later date.
Robert Eugene Huddleston
Sep 1, 2016
Robert Eugene Huddleston
57, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 2, 2016. Robert was born in Muncie, Indiana. He was the former owner of Turfworx Lawn Care. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Hillard Huddleston. He is survived by his daughters, Sarah (Jon) Treadway, Rachel (Seth) Rainey and Hannah Huddleston; grandchildren, Kyra, E.J., Ella, Jake and Lauren;...
Josiah Thomas -J.T.- Collett
Sep 1, 2016
Josiah Thomas “J.T.” Collett, 28, Carmel, passed away September 1, 2016. He was born October 12, 1987, in Indianapolis, the son of Larry J. and Peggy (Owens) Collett.
Josiah was the proud owner and operator of Collett Renovations and Handyman Services. He was a gifted musician and singer/songwriter and he loved cars and motorcycles. He enjoyed cooking, snowboarding, fishing and...
James Albert Schaffer
Aug 31, 2016
James Albert Schaffer wasborn in Wewoka, OK on August 12th, 1940 to the late James W.Schaffer and Leverta C. Cobb. He and hisfamily moved to Indianapolis, IN when he was two.
James attended SaintBridges Catholic School and Indianapolis Public Schools. James graduated from Crispus Attucks. He went on to attend IU Extension for twoyears.
On August 12, 1961, Jamesunited...
Timothy T. Hall
Aug 31, 2016
Timothy T. Hall, Tim, as we all knew him, of New Palestine passed from this life on August 31, 2016. Tim was born May 2, 1945, the son of Marijane and Wayne Hall.
Tim is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Diane. He is also survived by his sister, Cindy Whicker; two nephews, Stephen Jump and Brad Whicker;...
Barry Lee Scott
Aug 30, 2016
Age 62 of Indianapolis passed away on August 30, 2016.He was born February 13, 1954 in Switzerland County, IN to CD Scott and Joan Griffith Scott Wright. He graduated from Switzerland County Senior High school in Vevay, IN. in 1972. He was a retired member of Sheet Metal Local # 20. He worked in the sheet metal trade for over...
