Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Richard Howard Swain
Jan 28, 2025
Richard Howard Swain, age 88 of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Huntington Beach, California passed away on Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025 in Indianapolis.
Richard was born on March 4, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a son of Norman Lester and Mildred Dorothy (Boyd) Swain. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is also preceded in death by one brother: Roger...
Steven M. Cole
Jan 28, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Steven M. Cole, 83, passed away peacefully after being comforted by family and friends on January 28, 2025.
Steven was born in Pineville, Kentucky, to parents Lawrence Regulus & Christine Anna Cole on March 13, 1941. He attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, and after graduating, immediately went to work. He retired from Eli Lily as a project...
Frank R. Booker
Jan 28, 2025
Frank R. Booker, 53 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Frank was born June 30, 1971 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Richard Booker Sr. and Jessie (Warren) LeCote. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Richard Booker Jr. Surviving are his loving partner Lori Cook, sister Diane Booker, daughter Rebecca Booker...
Sally Ann Sizemore
Jan 28, 2025
Sally Ann (Meyers) Sizemore, age 79 of McCordsville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025.
Sally was born on October 18, 1945 in Bedford, Indiana, to parents Benjamin and Dorothy (Barnes) Meyers. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Sally is survived by one daughter: Michelle (husband Brad) Sievers of McCordsville, Indiana, brother: Robert (wife Kimberly) Meyers of Chico,...
Mae Reh
Jan 28, 2025
Mae Reh of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 27. He was born in Myanmar (Burma) on January 1, 1998, to parents, Tu Reh and Par Meh. Mae was and will always be remembered as a loving and caring person with a giving heart. Mae is more than just a friend- he was a...
Virginia Mae Blum
Jan 28, 2025
After celebrating her 104th birthday two weeks ago Virginia Mae Avegno Blum passed away January 28th. Virgie was born January 14, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward Numa Avegno and Mae Stenson Smith Avegno. She moved to Indiana to attend Hanover College where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. It was at Hanover that Virgie met...
William "Bill" B. Ewing
Jan 28, 2025
William B. "Bill" Ewing, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. An enthusiast of antique cars, he could often be found attending car shows, or working on a project. Above all, Bill was a...
Pamela Bennett
Jan 27, 2025
Pamela Jean Bennett, long-time director of the Indiana Historical Bureau, died of complications from Alzheimer’s on January 27, 2025. Pam was born on July 3, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Paul and Martha (nee Scruggs) Bennett.
Pam graduated from Gettysburg College in 1965 with an A.B. in Chemistry. After falling in love with British novels, Pam attended Indiana University–Bloomington and completed...
Marilla Reed
Jan 27, 2025
Marilla Reed, 66 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Marilla was born on April 8, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles Trotter Sr. and Bertie Mae Trotter. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Marilla gave her life to Jesus at...
Patricia J. Taylor
Jan 27, 2025
Patricia J. Taylor, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, in Anderson, Indiana at the age of 88. Born on March 13, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Patricia's warmth and kindness radiated from her very being, enriching the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Patricia dedicated over 30 years of her life to the Farm Bureau, where her...
Kirby L. Watkins
Jan 27, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Kirby Watkins, 61, passed away on January 27, 2025, after being comforted by friends and family. His love, his stories and his pranks will be deeply missed.
Kirby was born on July 7, 1963, to parents Charles Edward & Barbara Claire (Thompson) Watkins in Indianapolis. He graduated from Warren Central High School in 1981 and went on...
Frank L. Minardo
Jan 27, 2025
In loving memory of Frank L. Minardo
Frank, age 82, passed away peacefully on 1/27/25. Born in Indianapolis, IN he was the beloved child of Beulah (Minardo) Wiggs and Frank Minardo. He attended Manual High School, University of Indianapolis and the University of Wisconsin where he graduated with honors from the Bank Administration Institute of Banking. Frank embarked on a career...
Ruben DeWayne Taylor Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
Ruben DeWayne Taylor Jr., age 36, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Community North Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Bishop Ruben DeWayne and Vera C. Robertson.
He attended Washington Township Schools and graduated from Ben Davis High School, where he not only excelled academically but also left his mark as a talented...
Bruce Reynolds
Jan 26, 2025
Bruce Hunt Reynolds passed away January 26, 2025. He was born to Annabelle (Hunt) and Keith Reynolds in Richmond, Indiana on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1939. He met his future wife, Jan (Mikesell), during their sophomore year of high school and graduated together from Richmond High School in 1957.
Bruce led a fulfilling life of devotion to his wife and family,...
Betty Darlene Jones
Jan 26, 2025
Betty D. Jones, 94, passed away peacefully January 26th, 2025. She was born February 19th, 1930, to parents John Mason and Thelma (Patterson) Hayes.
She grew up in Beech Grove.
Betty was a strong-willed, independent lady. She always liked to look her best and put her best face forward. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat and going to the movies. Her...
Andrew Jacob Iams
Jan 25, 2025
Andrew (Andy) Jacob Iams was born on February 18th, 1977, in Louisville Kentucky. At three months old he moved to Indianapolis where he has lived ever since. Andy is a graduate of Pike High School. While there, he enjoyed playing for the varsity soccer team. He also was a team member in several different travel soccer leagues. Andy attended IUPUI...
James (Jim) Rodney McCullum
Jan 25, 2025
James (Jim) Rodney McCullum of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on January 25, 2025. Jim was born on December 16, 1930 in Connersville, Indiana to parents Alfred and Ruby McCullum (Selby).
He graduated from Richmond High School in 1949 where he played trombone in the band and was described by his classmates as “swell” and serious. Indeed, Jim was a serious student....
Mark Jason Zinn
Jan 24, 2025
Mark Jason Zinn, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 54.
Mark’s memory lives on through his wife of 29 years, Keena Zinn, and their three children, Celso (35), William (22), and Aleka (20), whom he supported with unwavering love and dedication, always putting them first. His large and loving...
Dr. Russell William James
Jan 24, 2025
Dr. Russell Williams James passed away suddenly at The Stratford in Carmel, IN on Friday, January 24th, 2025. He was 93 years old.
Russ was born on June 13th, 1931, to the (late) Mayme Elisabeth Raber James and William Porter James of Evansville, IN, where he grew up and graduated from Reitz High School. He attended the University of Evansville for...
Kenneth D. Alles
Jan 24, 2025
Kenneth (Ken) D. Alles, age 70, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Indiana University North Hospital after a long illness.
Ken was born in Jasper, IN, to Norbert and Margaret (Krodel) Alles.
He graduated in 1972 from Jasper High School, where he was a proud member of the Wildcats golf team. In the fall of that same year,...
