Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 18, 2015

Marie A. Hunter, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2015. She was born August 7, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Clyde Hoover and Magdalena (Johantges) Hoover.While working in the mail department at Eli Lilly, Marie met Howard Curly Hunter, who worked there as a chemist. They were married in...

Oct 17, 2015

Shirley M. (Riley) Spears 77 of Indianapolis died on October17, 2015. Shirley was born on September 24, 1938 in Burkesville, KY to Rass and Odessia (Jennings) Riley. Shirley attended Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in Indianapolis and was retired from Allisons a Division of GM Corporation in 2000. Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings Henry, Randolph and Clint Riley...

Oct 17, 2015

Irene Smith

75, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 17,2015. She was born on March 26, 1940 in London, Kentucky to the late Roy and Myrtle Witt. Irene worked at Walmart for the last 16 years; started off in the deli and currently was a door greeter. She was very family oriented and will begreatly missed. Irene is preceded...

Oct 16, 2015

Dr. Marie H. Stirling

85, born in Gettysburg, SouthDakota, passed away peacefully in her Indianapolis, Indiana, home surrounded byloved ones on Friday, October 16, 2015, after courageously battling ALS.



Preceded in death by her husband,Dr. Robert K. Stirling, her brothers George, Otto, and Emil Strakis, and hersisters Martha Knopf and Esther Nicholas.



Dr. Marie was a...

Oct 16, 2015

Robert Lee DeBard, 86, of Westfield, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. Robert was born May 25, 1929 to the late Major General Carl O. and Eunice C. (Baringer) DeBard. He married Elizabeth (McLaughlin) DeBard on April 3, 1982.

Robert earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Evansville, and his Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. He...

Oct 16, 2015

Robert W. Bishop, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015. Robert was born on October 26, 1928 in Lockport, New York to the late William J. and Catharine (Muckenstrum) Bishop.

Bob served in the United States Navy on the USS Richard E. Kraus. He earned his undergraduate degree from GMI, Masters degree from MIT, and retired as...

Oct 15, 2015

Marcia Evans passed away at home on Thursday, October 15th.

She is survived by her husband David S. Evans and children John Peck Evans, Julia Montgomery Evans, and Claire Montgomery Evans, mother Carolan Peck, twin sister Barbara (Mike) Blickman, sisters Cathy (Jim) Crafton and Susan (Bill) Van Huss, brother Andy (Cindy) Peck, and many nieces and nephews.

Marcia was born...

Oct 15, 2015

Oda Jean(Steele) Tipton

73 years old,

of Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 15, 2015 surrounded by her loving

family. Oda was known for her generous and giving sprit to all who knew her.

She was a proud government worker for over 30 years at the U.S Postal Services.

Oda enjoyed gardening, penny slot machines, and spending time with her...

Oct 15, 2015

Virginia “Ginny” Clarke, 90, Carmel, passed away October 15, 2015. She was born December 3, 1924, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Leon and Edna (Littell) Boersig. She married Ted Clarke on May 20, 1950.

Ginny was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and a former member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

She is survived by...

Oct 14, 2015

Edith Juanita Wendling95, of Noblesville, passed away October 14, 2015. She was born August 2, 1920 in Chicago, IL to the late Oliver and Leta (Easley) Rauch. Juanita, as she was best-known to friends and family, graduated from Broad Ripple High School, and retired from Howard W. Sams. She is preceded in death by her siblings: Russell, Raymond, and Ila...

Oct 14, 2015

Betty Blackard Tafflinger, 85, of Indianapolis, a model of traditional family values, died October 14, 2015 surrounded by the deep love of her family.

She was a devoted wife, mother of three, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.

Looking back over the years it was obvious her family came first. She was dedicated to giving her best to those she loved...

Oct 14, 2015

Shawna Lynn(Austin) Clark, 37, Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly Oct. 14, 2015.

She was bornOct. 5, 1978 in Beech Grove to Sharon and Jerry Austin.

Shawna wasan honor graduate of Decatur Central High School where she was in the marchingband and excelled academically. After a year at Indiana State University shehad started working and going to nursing school to further her...

Oct 13, 2015

Kathryn E. Green

94, of Greenwood passed away on October 13, 2015. She was born on February 19, 1921 to the late Arthur and Bernice (Eicher) Gasaway in Paoli, Indiana.

She is survived by her son Lanny (Tamara) Green, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Oct 13, 2015

Oct 13, 2015

Barbara J. Zeiher

83, of Indianapolis passed awaypeacefully, surrounded by all those who loved her deeply, on October 13th,2015. She was a loving, Mother, Sister, Grandmotherand Great Grandmother. She was born November19, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Marion and Jessie (Harrison) Mason. She was preceded in by death by her devotedhusband of 64 years John Q. Zeiher, and...

Oct 13, 2015

Ree M. Proffitt Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away October 13, 2015. Ree was born February 2, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Thomas and Theresa Litch. Survivors: children, Michael L. Branam and Steven siblings, Beth Nolan, Dee Wright, Nellie Welch, Dennis Litch, Frosty Litch, Pat Turner and Rick Litch and Irma Jones; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Oct 13, 2015

Hazel T.Snyder

88 yearsold, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was bornon December 16, 1926 in Macon, Georgia. Hazel was known for her generous andloving spirit to all who knew her. She often mentioned that her greatestaccomplishment was raising and enjoying her five sons and their families. Shealso enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening and knitting. She...

Oct 12, 2015

Wai Nang Yeung

Died peacefully in his Indianapolis,

Indiana home surrounded by his family on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the age of

96.

Wai Nang Yeung is survived by his wife,

Ping Liu Yeung; children: Rosa Chi of Indianapolis, Indiana; Joanna Lin of

Beaver Creek, Ohio; Julie Lee of Plymouth, Minnesota; and Michael Yeung of Milpitas,

California;...

Oct 12, 2015

Oct 12, 2015