Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Adele A. Minnich
Oct 21, 2015
Adele A. Minnich96, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 21, 2015. Adele was born to Robert and Esther Anderson on August 29, 1919 in Camden, New Jersey. Adele married John Minnich on May 29, 1943 in Clifton, New Jersey. In 1956, the young, growing family moved from New Jersey to Indianapolis. Although Adele adapted to Midwest living, she was always...
Marjorie Mclary
Oct 20, 2015
Marjorie G. McLary 90, of Indianapolis, passed away October 20, 2015. Marjorie was born in Dale, Indiana on April 29, 1925 to the late Charles A. and Thelma Mattox and graduated from Shortridge High School. Thelma was a member emeritus of the White River Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines International and enjoyed reading in her spare time. Marjorie was a...
Barbara Jean Galloway
Oct 19, 2015
Barbara Jean Galloway, 80, of Indianapolis passed away October 19, 2015. She retired from General Motors after 30 years and was a member of the American Legion Post #64 and the VFW and Moose.
She is survived by sons, Ron Edwards, James Henderson and Rick Jines; brothers,Phillip and David Bowers and Frank and Bob Manion; and her sister, Shirley Manion;...
Alice Ann Shelton Ewbank
Oct 19, 2015
Alice Ann Shelton Ewbank died on October 19, 2015. She was the daughter of Kermit Philip and Beatrice ODonnell Shelton, born on January 18, 1944 and a lifetime resident of Indianapolis until Carmel in 2000.
She graduated from Pike High Schoolin 1961, became a sister in Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1962, and received her B.S. in1964 and M.S. in...
Della Fern Baker
Oct 19, 2015
Della Fern Baker, 72 of Indianapolis was born February 2, 1943 and died on October 19, 2015. She was born in Vergie, Kentucky to Walter and Thelma Fleming. She came to Indianapolis in her youth and attended Arsenal Technical High School. She was a very devoted member of Mt. Calvary Evangelistic Center for over 20 years. She enjoyed growing flowers...
Elsie Lorene Hunt
Oct 19, 2015
Elsie L. Hunt, 91, of Indianapolis, IN, was born October 3, 1924 and passed away on October 19, 2015. She was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to Johnathan and Alvergie Armstrong while they were visiting there. Her family lived in Indianapolis and she grew up here, graduating from Arsenal Technical High School. She retired as Dr. Berj Antreasians assistant after 35...
Dorothy Smith
Oct 19, 2015
Dorothy (Deaton) Smith 89 of Brownsburg formerly Indianapolis died October 19, 2015 Dorothy was born in London, KY to Walter and Mamie (Bowling) Deaton on June 06, 1926. Dorothy was a member of the New Beginnings Assembly of God Church and she retired in 1992 from American Art Clay where she worked on the assembly line. Dorothy was preceded in...
Dr. Gale Burchett
Oct 18, 2015
Dr. Gale C. BurchettGale was a World War II veteran and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was with the Local # 3 Musicians Union for 67 years.Dr. Burchett is survived by his daughter, Shellie Burchett (Grant Browning); granddaughter, Samantha Burchett. He was preceded in death by his long wife, Jane E. Burchett.Graveside Service will be held at 2:00pm...
Deo Thomas Carter
Oct 18, 2015
Deo Thomas Carter
85, of Franklin, passed awayon October 18, 2015. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Louie and Louise Carter. He married Gerry Hyatt on December 31, 1948. Gerry passed away in March of 2014. Deo is survived by his children; James "Jim" and daughter-in-law Janet Carter, Cathy and son-in-law, Robert "Bob" Carroll, Pamela "Pam"...
Marie A. (Hoover) Hunter
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...
Shirley M Spears
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...
Irene Smith
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...
Dr. Marie H. Stirling
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...
Robert Lee Debard
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...
Robert W. Bishop
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...
Marcia Peck Evans
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...
Oda Jean (Steele) Tipton
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...
Virginia -Ginny- Clarke
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...
Edith Juanita Wendling
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...
Betty B. Tafflinger
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...
