Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
John Junior Royer
Jul 21, 2016
91, ofIndianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. John was born inClay County on October 15, 1924 to the late John and Hester Royer. In 1943,John enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran.
John was devoted to his family and lovedcamping and fishing. He was a proud cofounder of the Clay City V.F.W.
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Barbara J. Kautzman
Jul 21, 2016
Barbara J. Kautzman, Indianapolis, passed away July 21, 2016. Born March 24, 1926 to George and Nell Seeger, she graduated from Southport High School and Butler University, cum laude in 1947. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Mortar Board, and was chosen as Butler’s Prom Queen in 1946. Barb married her college sweetheart, Fred Kautzman, in 1947.
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Marjory (Margie) Anne Kasper
Jul 21, 2016
Marjory (Margie) Anne Kasper passed away on July 21, 2016. A heart attack and leukemia survivor, she could not survive ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Margie was born in Scotland to a British service Scotswoman, Janet Campbell Diehl, and U.S. Army Air Corpsman, George Diehl.
Margie attended St. Joan of Arc Grammar School and St. Agnes Academy in Indianapolis, and...
Marilynn C. Marshall
Jul 20, 2016
Marilynn C. Marshall, 83, of Carmel, passed away on July 20, 2016. She was born May 17, 1933 in Angola, Indiana to the late Carl and Lois (Wolfe) Weiss.
Marilynn was a registered nurse and her career spanned many states including Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. In Indiana, she was the Director of Nurses for St. Vincent New Hope...
Roland -Ron- Lane
Jul 20, 2016
Roland 'Ron' Lane, age 77 of Mooresville passed away on July 20, 2016.
Ron work many years as an engineer for Indiana Veneers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda; his parents, Oscar and Mary Wethington Lane; siblings: Evona, Gilbert, James, Emadean, and Rosa Mae; grandchild Ronnie Wilson and great grandchildren: Natalie, Raelynn and Aaliyah Lane.
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Phyllis J. Lacy
Jul 20, 2016
Phyllis J. Lacy, 83, of Indianapolis died July 20, 2016.
She was born September 12, 1932, in Hendricks County to Leonard and Minnie (Huskey) Gray.
She retired in 1992 from D.C. Heath Textbook Publishing Company after 24 years of service. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 495 and their Color Guard for many years.
She...
Linda Grace Nungester
Jul 19, 2016
Linda GraceNungester
63 years old,of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on July 19, 2016. Linda was the owner of Linda’s Hair Nook for31years. She was an avid fan of casino’s, shopping, and Elvis. Linda was knownfor her loving and generous spirit to all who knew her.
Linda issurvived by her loving husband of 38 years, Denton Nungester, children, SandyNungester,...
Richard D. Smith
Jul 19, 2016
Richard D.Smith, 58, Indianapolis passed away July 19, 2016 with family by his side.
He was bornApril 19, 1958 in Indianapolis to Luella Margaret (Johnson) and Harvey EugeneSmith.
Richard wasa member of Eagle Valley Church of Christ. He was a fighter, protector andfamily man.
Richard issurvived by his wife, Carol Smith; children, Melissa (Shaun) Booker, MatthewSmith, Christopher Smith, Dajuan Pannell...
Mark Allen Mayse
Jul 19, 2016
Mark A. Mayse, 54, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away surrounded by family on July 19, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis June 2, 1962. Mark is the son of Sharon Callis and Billy Mayse. In 1982, he married Ann C. Julian at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Evansville, Indiana. Mark and Ann Mayse have been married 34 years. Mark has...
Martha Ree Bryant
Jul 19, 2016
68 years old, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Martha was a proud retiree from Lane Bryant after 38 years of service. She was known for her loving and generous spirit to all who knew her.
Martha is survived by her siblings, Allene Rush, Joanna Carter-Mihay, Kenneth Gearlds (Pam), John Wayne Gearlds (Suzi), Sue Bush, Anthony...
Margaret J. Moss
Jul 18, 2016
Margaret J. Moss, 98, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016. Margaret was born in Paris, IL the daughterof the late Robert and Rebecca (Williamson) Bunnell. She was a member of Community of ChristChurch in Brownsburg.
Margaret was preceded indeath by her husband, Marion James Moss, her son Newlin Leroy Moss, and herdaughter, Becky Pollard.
Margaret is survived byher...
Esther R. Schoonmaker
Jul 18, 2016
Esther R. Schoonmaker died in her sleep on Monday, July 18,2016 at age 97. A devoted wife toJarratt, mother and homemaker, she enjoyed car trips, gardening and birdwatching. She grew up in Houghton,Michigan and will be happy to return to see the changing of the seasons withher husband. She is survived by her twosons, Michael and Brian and 3 granddaughters....
Imogene -Jean- Little
Jul 18, 2016
Imogene “Jean” Little, 85, of Greenfield and formerly of Indianapolis, passedaway July 18, 2016. She was bornDecember 5, 1930 in Indianapolis the daughter of William and Iva (Stephens)Jelf. Jean graduated from Arsenal TechHigh School with the class of 1947. Sheretired from Community Hospital after 19 years where she was a Unit Clerk.
Jean was preceded in deathby her husband Robert...
Donald William Byard
Jul 17, 2016
Donald William Byard bornJanuary 31, 1925 to Maurice and Grace Byard.
Went to be with his Lord andSavior, Jesus Christ on July 17th, 2016. Husband of nearly 69years to Ruth (Genny) Byard. Father to 7 children, grandfather to 7, andgreat grandfather to 15. Preceded in death by his parents and brother,Harold, and his daughter Janice and granddaughter Wendy. Retired...
Jerry A. Merrifield
Jul 17, 2016
Jerry A. Merrifield,73, Indianapolis passed away July 17, 2016.
He was bornJanuary 23, 1943 son to Ruth (Allison) and Howard Merrifield.
Jerry hadbeen a truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed bowling in his earlier yearsalso horse racing. He had collections of Coca-Cola and western memorabilia.
Jerry issurvived by his wife, Nancy; children, Cindy Middleton, Vanessa (Mike) Scott,Lisa...
Nancy L. Henderson
Jul 16, 2016
Nancy Henderson 76, of Carmel, Indiana, died July 16, 2016, of complications from Alzheimer's Disease, which she battled courageously in the last years of her life. Nancy approached everything in her life with enthusiasm, love, intelligence, and energy. An optimist by nature, she was also eternally curious, and endlessly creative. She used these traits in her marriage, her parenting, in...
Baron Bunyard Magee
Jul 16, 2016
Baron Bunyard Magee, 52, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born on February 14, 1964 in Rushville, IN to the late Fred Maine and Wanda Lou (Bunyard) Magee. Barry was a 1983 graduate of Knightstown High School and worked for many years as a foreman in the construction industry. He enjoyed golfing and camping, especially...
Patsy Joann (Snyder) Cunningham
Jul 16, 2016
Patsy Jo Ann Cunningham, 72, Of Indianapolis passed away July 16, 2016. Patsy was born October 4, 1943 in Bristol,TN. She retired as a Teachers Aid fromthe Indianapolis Public School System.
Patsy was preceded indeath by her mother and father, Louise (Trivett) and Robert Nelson. She was also preceded in death by herbrother, Bill Nelson and her sister, Cathy Ottinger;...
Raymond L. Neely
Jul 15, 2016
Raymond L. Neely, 86, Coatsville, Indiana passed away July 15, 2016 at his home. He was born October 25, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Raymond B. and Leona (Walkerow) Neely. Raymond retired as a truck driver with Maplehurst Dairy. He attended Broad Ripple High School and was a member of Teamsters Local #135. Survivors: children, Richard L. Neely,...
Kathleen J. Olvey Young
Jul 15, 2016
Kathleen J. OlveyYoung, 71, Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord on July 15, 2016.Kathy, a native of Broad Ripple in Indianapolis, was adored by her family andfriends. Married to Jim for 51 years,Kathy was a devoted and loving wife and mother to her children, grandchildren,and pets alike. Retired from Kappa AlphaTheta, where she was a member, she was...
