Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
James Ruben Waldroup
Aug 20, 2016
James Ruben Waldroup, age 85 of Wesley Chapel Florida born Jan. 24,1931 passed away August 20 2016. He was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina and raised his family in New Palestine, Indiana.
He is survived by six children, James Larry Waldroup, Nettie Hogue, Sheila Bolton, Marietta(Kevin) Senter, Michael L. Waldroup, and David W. Waldroup. Ten grandchildren and 14 great...
Christopher Young
Aug 20, 2016
Christopher “Chris” Young
Formerly of Brownsburg, IN
August 25, 1921 to August 20, 2016
Chris Young (née Christopher Anton Yianoplis) was born on August25, 1921, blessed with an infectious smile and an affable personality whichwould serve him well for nearly 95 years. As a young man, Chris liked to cut a rug, winning Jitter Bug dancecompetitions with his older...
Linda Kay Morris
Aug 20, 2016
Linda Kay Morris, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born October 21, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late George and Frieda (McMechan) Hartwick. She was an Executive Secretary for many years and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. Linda loved cats, playing the piano, tending her flower garden, hiking and golf. She and...
Infant Lincoln Baynard
Aug 20, 2016
On August 20, 2016 Lincoln Xavier Baynard was born into the arms of Jesus. He is the son of Timothy Baynard II and Kristina Baynard. He is survived by his parents, his siblings; Nevaeh, Somarye, and Timothy III, his grandparents; Lynette and John Sanders, Freddie and Linda Stuck, Patricia Baynard, and Timothy Baynard, Sr., and by his aunts; Kerrie, Karen,...
Raymond J. Thomas
Aug 19, 2016
Raymond J. Thomas, 82, Indianapolis, passed away August 19, 2016. He was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on August 10, 1934, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth (Riel) Thomas. Ray served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was in industrial sales for many years. Ray was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed college sports, as well...
Josephine E. Davis
Aug 19, 2016
Josephine E. (Owen) Davis, 91, of Indianapolis, passed awayAugust 19,2016. She was born June 13,1925 in Indianapolis the daughter of the late William H. and Ella M. (Silvers)Owen. She retired in 1986 from RCA as anInspector. Josephine was preceded indeath by her husband, Leon Davis in 2006; a sister, Betty McLean and ason-in-law, Jim Cox.
She is survived by her...
Allen Carr Mackey
Aug 19, 2016
Allen Carr Mackey passed away on August 19th, 2016, after blessing his family, friends, and community with 33 years of remarkable life and limitless love. Allen was an incredibly intelligent, remarkably kind, and fearlessly loving man with such gentle strength and wisdom beyond his years. Allen insisted that in life, only people matter, and he was committed to being compassionate...
Alexander Joshua Gerth
Aug 18, 2016
Alexander Joshua Gerth, age 23, of Indianapolis passed away at his home on August 18, 2016.
Alex was born on November 17, 1992 in Indianapolis and grew up in Carmel, Indiana, attending Carmel High School.
During his youth in Carmel, Alex enjoyed participating in Dad's Club sports, the Indianapolis Children's Choir, the Carmel Swim Club, Hamilton County 4-H,...
Daneen Grace Cowser
Aug 18, 2016
Daneen Grace Cowser (Bigelow) of Zionsville, IN, age 46, went home to be with her Lord on August 18, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Daneen was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved taking care of her children and spending time with family.
She graduated from Calumet Baptist High School, received...
Thomas P. Gaerte
Aug 18, 2016
THOMAS P. GAERTE (1942-2016)
Beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Thomas Prentiss Gaerte, 73, died at his Broad Ripple home on Thursday, August 18, 2016.
Born in Noblesville, Indiana, in 1942, the son of Wilma and Harry Gaerte, he married Carole Hutt in 1964. The couple later adopted a child, their daughter, Kelly.
For 37 years, he...
Carol C. Kramer
Aug 17, 2016
Carol (Cowgill) Kramer (1951 -2016)
CAROL KRAMER (nee COWGILL)INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Carol Kramer (nee Cowgill), age64, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Carol wasborn in Gary, IN on December 13, 1951. She went to Marquette Elementary Schooland graduated in 1969 from Wm. A. Wirt High School, Gary, Indiana. She receivedher B.A. and MPA degrees from Indiana...
Raymond L. Goddard, Jr.
Aug 17, 2016
Raymond L. Goddard, Jr.
Passed away on August 17, 2016 in Idabel, Oklahoma. Raymond was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on October 5, 1919 to Raymond Lee Goddard, Sr. and Mary Helen (Nelson) Goddard. He lived most of his life in the Indianapolis area. He was a World War II veteran. After the war, he became a minister in The...
Frederick H. Rohde
Aug 16, 2016
Frederick H. Rohde
87 years old, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on August 16,2016. He loved surrounding himself with family and friends. Fred was employed with Conrail formerly known as Indianapolis Union Station for over 40 years. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors gardening and maintaining his lawn.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Carol Rohde; daughter, Pamela...
Charles E. Colson, Iii
Aug 16, 2016
Charles E. Colson III, 88, life-long resident of Indianapolis, passed away August 16, 2016. He was born December 8, 1927 in Indianapolis, the son of Charles E. Colson II and Julia Isabel (Williams) Colson. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was an insurance examiner with the Indiana Department of Insurance for many years. Charles was a...
Richard Peter Johnson
Aug 16, 2016
Richard Peter “Dick” Johnson was born in Schenectady, NY on September 12, 1932 to Samuel Johnson and Felicia Ellis Johnson. Richard and his older brother, Kenneth, grew up strong in spite of the Great Depression which bore down hard upon the Johnson family. Moreover, Sam and Felicia were both deaf, which came with economic and social implications. When Dick was...
Tony Saran (Antonios Sarandinoudis)
Aug 16, 2016
Tony Saran (Antonios Sarandinoudis) was born August 1, 1935 in the village of Mesta on the island of Chios in Greece. He was the fourth child of Sarantos Sarandinoudis and Kaliope Kanaki. He came to the United States in 1954. He was an entrepreneur and established many companies including Saran Painting Company in 1964 in Indianapolis, IN. He was a...
Thomas P. Harris
Aug 15, 2016
Thomas P. Harris, 76, Noblesville, passed away August 15, 2016. Thomas was born April 5, 1940 in West Allis, Wisconsin, the son of the late Patrick and Lucille (Sayle) Harris.
Tom received his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Speech from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. He worked for the...
Wilbur Lee Evans, Jr.
Aug 15, 2016
Wilbur Lee Evans, Jr., 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born on March 25, 1926 in Indianapolis, to Wilbur Lee Evans, Sr. and Ruby N. (Venitz) Evans. Junior graduated from Arsenal Tech High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a plumber and contractor and was...
Terry Coyne
Aug 15, 2016
Terry Coyne, 66, Indianapolis, departed this life on August 15, 2016. He was born December 6, 1949 in Painesville, OH, the son of Kenneth William and Patricia Ann (Maitland) Coyne. Terry was the property master for the Indiana Repertory Theater for many years. He also worked for Exciting Lighting, and was formerly the property maintenance manager at Holy Spirit Catholic...
Logan And Evelyn Petty
Aug 15, 2016
Infant twins Logan and Evelyn Petty died August 15, 2016. Logan and Evelyn were born on August 15th in Carmel, IN to Jason and Jessica (Rominger) Petty. Calling will be held on Thursday August 18, 2016 at Flanner and Buchanan-Zionsville beginning at 9 am followed by a Funeral Service at 10 am. Due to the sensitivity of this situation, the...
