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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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...
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...
Vickie L. Rayburn
Jan 16, 2025
Vickie L. Rayburn, born on February 3, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Vickie was a shining light in the lives of those who knew her, known for her fun-loving spirit, her unwavering love, and her incredible ability to make everyone feel cherished.
A dedicated project manager for INDOT for 42...
Cesar B. Gonzales
Jan 16, 2025
Cesar B. Gonzales, 87, of Noblesville, passed away January 16, 2025. He was born November 1, 1937, in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines the son of the late Marciano and Juanita (Buhay) Gonzales.
In retirement, Cesar enjoyed working outside beautifying the landscape and being a craftsman building custom benches for the family. He also loved playing guitar, singing, and dancing. He was a...
Mark Adam Rogers
Jan 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Adam Rogers on January 15, 2025, at the age of 46. Mark was born on March 3, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Margie (Finnerty) Rogers of New Palestine, Indiana.
Mark graduated from New Palestine High School in 1996 and went on to Ball State University where he...
Sandra Lee Whitten
Jan 15, 2025
Sandra Lee (Jacobs) Whitten, daughter of Frank and Frances Jacobs, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 83. Born on January 23, 1941. She is one of 7 children (Clayton, Von, Valerie, Edwin, Dale, and Dennis). Sandra lived a life marked by creativity, generosity, and love for her family.
Sandra is survived by her...
Beth Ann Gorman
Jan 15, 2025
Beth Ann Shinn Gorman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted wife passed away on January 15th, 2025, surrounded by much of her family.
Beth grew up in Peru, Indiana on the farm her parents owned. Her parents were John Beveridge Shinn and Mary Ann Leedy Shinn. She was the oldest of five children: John Shinn, Gale Shinn Stevens (husband Mark),...
Patricia Ann (Turpin) Adkins
Jan 15, 2025
Patricia Ann (Turpin) Adkins, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Pat was born on November 10th, 1934, to the late Kenneth and Kathleen Turpin. She was a lifelong westsider and proud graduate of George Washington High School, Class of 1952. She retired from Eli Lilly & Co. in 1993 after nearly...
Tracey Allen Franks
Jan 14, 2025
Tracey Allen Franks, age 59 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Tracey was born on November 26, 1965, in Seymour, Indiana, to parents Bruce and Virginia (Elliott) Franks. Tracey was the oldest of three brothers.
Tracey married Anita Kay Erb on February 21, 2011, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He is survived by his parents of Dupont, Indiana,...
Elizabeth Heilwagen
Jan 14, 2025
Elizabeth Carpenter Heilwagen, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 95, in Greenwood, Indiana. Born on June 5, 1929, in Quincy, Illinois, to the late Rex and Clara (Waters) Carpenter. Liz made a lasting impact in her community and in the hearts of those who knew her.
A proud graduate...
Darlene J. Inman
Jan 14, 2025
Darlene Jane Inman, 73, of Pendleton, IN, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025, with her loving husband, Allen by her side. Darlene was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 31, 1951, to parents, Robert and Zelma Butler (Jackson).
Darlene spent her entire life in living in Central Indiana. On April 29, 1978, she married her soulmate, Allen in...
Marianne Elizabeth Dunkman
Jan 14, 2025
Marianne Elizabeth (McKnight) Dunkman, age 75 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2025.
Marianne was born on July 18,1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of Howard and Mary (Richert) McKnight. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 56 years: Fredric Wallace Dunkman II, her children: Suzanne (husband, Ben) Griffith of...
Emma Lew Stantz
Jan 14, 2025
Emma Lew Stantz, age 93, was born July 19, 1931, and died Jan. 14, 2025. She married Donald W Stantz on June 20, 1953, with two sons Randy and Jerry (Julie). She was pre-deceased by her father Oral H Anderson and mother Vera in 1973 and 1978. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers Oral M, Carl, Earl, Dean, and...
Robin Gail Zierer
Jan 14, 2025
Robin Gail Zierer, 66 of Lebanon, Indiana passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 2025.
Robin was born on January 13, 1959 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Bobby G. and Mary (Mcelyea) Rollin. She is preceded in death by her father: Bobby G. Rollin. She is survived by her mother Mary Rollin of Indianapolis.
She is also survived by two children: son...
