Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Fred J. Vivian
Jan 21, 2025
Fred J. Vivian passed away January 21, 2025, at Meadow Lakes Nursing Facility in Mooresville, Indiana. Fred was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 6, 1938. Fred was the first of nine children born to William and Florene Vivian. Fred married Anna Iker on April 18, 1957. Fred worked in Road Construction until he went into LinkBelt/FMC. Fred and...
Douglas Lee Patterson
Jan 21, 2025
Douglas Lee Patterson, age 82, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Doug was born April 25, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana to Paul Jackson and Virginia Elaine (Peck) Patterson.On January 18th, Doug and his wife Barbara celebrated 50 years of marriage. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife; his six children, Kim...
Martha L. Baldwin
Jan 20, 2025
Martha L. Baldwin, a beloved mother and shining light in the lives of many, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on February 20, 1932, Martha was known for her wonderful spirit and unwavering love, earning her the affectionate title of "tough cookie" among those who knew her well.
Martha...
William "Steve" Stephen Harnedy
Jan 20, 2025
William Stephen “Steve” Harnedy
Born March 5, 1947 – Passed January 20, 2025
William Stephen “Steve” Harnedy, a loyal, humble, and generous soul, left this world on January 20, 2025, surrounded by close family and the music of his beloved Beach Boys. Steve never knew a stranger. His infectious pride for his family, community, and Southport High School left an indelible mark...
Betty J. (Vandivier) Ponich
Jan 20, 2025
Betty J. Vandivier Ponich, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis on February 13, 1931, to her parents, Harry and Lelah Vandivier who both proceeded her in death. Betty was a faithful, longtime member of Greenfield Christian Church.
She could best be remembered for the way she...
David A. Knoll
Jan 20, 2025
David passed away on January 20, 2025. He was born in Putnam County, Indiana on May 2, 1941. David was called many things: Husband, Father, Brother, and "DOC".
David worked for over 30 years at IBM Corporation. Most of the time he called on the Medical Field thus the name "DOC"
Besides working at IBM, David was an entrepreneur invested in North...
Keyona Taché Griffin
Jan 19, 2025
Keyona Tache' Griffin was born to Barbara J Mickens and Gardner Griffin, Jr on July 26, 1978 in Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana. Keyona accepted Christ at an early age. On Sunday, January 19, 2025 she transitioned up the stairway to heaven at 46 years, 5 months and 7 days.
Keyona affectionately known as "Kee-Kee," attended Eagle Creek Elementary School and Guion...
Joi Lynn Weeden
Jan 19, 2025
Joi Lynn, born on June 18, 1967, in Indianapolis, IN, was a loving daughter to Gerald and Sylvia Johnson. She was their “love child,” and she always made them proud with her caring and thoughtful nature. As a daughter, Joi was incredibly attentive to her family, always making time for her parents and offering a helping hand whenever needed.
Joi was...
Richard Emery "Dick" Rejer
Jan 19, 2025
Richard Emery Rejer, 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 19, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Irma and Chet Rejer.
Richard grew up on a farm in Lakeville, Indiana. He attended Lakeville High School which had a small graduating class of thirty-four. He loved his horse and all animals, especially his...
Bruce E. Breeden
Jan 19, 2025
Bruce Eugene Breeden (73) of Carmel, Indiana died Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born to Harold and Mary Louise Breeden August 21, 1951 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was the middle of 3 children: Mary (Richard) Shaffer and Tom (Sue) Breeden. Bruce graduated from Plymouth High School in 1970. He met his wife Arleta (Fletcher) while attending Hanover College and was married...
Betsy Ruth Davis
Jan 19, 2025
Betsy Ruth Davis, 95, of Indianapolis, died January 19, 2025. She was born January 25, 1929, in Youngstown, OH to the late George and Susan Roh (Piribek).
She was the only daughter of 4 children born after George’s immigration to the US in 1910 at age 16. Upon completing his divinity degree, George and Susan married and moved to Youngstown, serving...
Kay Joann Stover
Jan 18, 2025
On January 18, 2025, Kay Joann Stover entered the Kingdom of her Heavenly Home to meet with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her parents John and Earnestine Daniels, along with her sisters Earnestine, and Linda, and her brothers Alonzo, and Paul Daniels. She confessed her love and belief in Christ at an early age and remained faithful throughout her...
Grace Peters
Jan 18, 2025
Grace Peters passed away January 18, 2025. She was born and raised in Cambridge, NY to John and Svanhild Johannesen, first generation immigrants from Norway. She was a true child of the 60’s, rebelling in miniskirts and running away to marry her true love, Donald Bertrand Peters. Together, Grace and Don raised two boys, first in Greenfield, MA and later...
John R. "Rick" Wooden
Jan 17, 2025
John R. “Rick” Wooden, 67, Indianapolis, IN, passed away January 17, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to John A. Wooden and Ruth (Featherengill) Wooden. He worked for many years at Kenworth of Indiana and was an avid hockey fan.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Virginia L (Williams) Wooden, daughter Brandy...
Suzanne Alice Meek
Jan 17, 2025
Suzanne A. Meek, 78, passed away peacefully with family at her side January 17, 2025, in Brownsburg. She was born September 1, 1946, to Wade A. & Thelma R. (List) Nicholas in Indianapolis.
Suzanne worked at Goodwill Industries where she met and married Larry E. Meek on June 6, 1975. For over 30 years, they resided at Crawford Manor at Hoosier...
Willie Capps
Jan 17, 2025
Willie Capps
86 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 17, 2025. Willie was born on July 3, 1938, in Brookesville, Kentucky to the late Willie and Lucille Capps. He was retired from United Technology Carrier. After retiring he worked as a security guard for Simon Properties. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Barbara Fancher Capps,...
Jack Harmon
Jan 17, 2025
Jack D. Harmon of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born in Marion, OH, on July 5, 1943, to parents, Jack W. and Dorothy. (Barker) Harmon.
Jack married Pamela Sanders on December 12, 1967, they spent 58 wonderful years together, she survives. He is survived by children, Niki (Brad) Snyder and Todd...
Tiney Farris
Jan 16, 2025
Tiney Farris, 93, passed away January 16th, 2025. She was born in Leslie county, Kentucky on December 28th, 1931 to parents Waltis and Doshia (Lewis) Kilburn.
Tiney grew up in Leslie county, and while only attending school until the 8th grade, she later studied for her GED. And though she didn’t take the test, she was satisfied proving to herself she...
Robert Lee Baker
Jan 16, 2025
Robert Lee Baker
59 of Mooresville, Indiana, passed away on January 16, 2025. Robert was born on September 9, 1965, in Noblesville, Indiana. He was a 1985 graduate of Mooresville High School. He was a Truck Driver for FedEx Freight. He was preceded in death by his father Robert E. Lee Baker. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Sue Baker,...
Dr. Charles E. Jordan
Jan 16, 2025
Dr. Charles (Chuck) Edwin Jordan, 98, passed away on January 16, 2025, at the Barrington of Carmel. He was born in South Charleston, Ohio on January 2, 1927, to Author and Daisy Jordan. Following graduation from North High School in Columbus, Ohio, he worked in partnership with his father and grandfather producing purebred Chester White swine until he entered college....
