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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Roosevelt "Rudy" Hampton
Sep 11, 2024
Roosevelt Ford Hampton was born December 14, 1944, to Lucille Ford Toney and Leroy Hampton in Huntsville Alabama.
His parents later moved the family to Chattanooga, Tennessee where he graduated from Howard High School. Roosevelt returned to that same school where he then worked for eight years as the Facilities Manager. Best known to his Tennessee family as: “Rody”, he was...
Tammy Rice
Sep 10, 2024
Tammy Rice, 61, of Coatesville, passed away on September 10, 2024. Tammy was born in Lebanon, IN on April 18, 1963 to parents, Steve Rice, Patricia Prosser (Gray) Stepfather Kenneth Prosser. She graduated from Westfield High School.
Tammy co-owned Architectural Services and Permitting (ASAP Permits) where she served her clients and the community well. She was an avid lifelong softball player...
Martha Kate Foran
Sep 10, 2024
Martha Kate Bryan Foran was born on March 5, 1933 in Bristol, Tennessee. Her parents were Henderson Willis Bryan and Ethel Laura Hatcher Bryan. She had two older brothers (James R “J.R.” Bryan and Clarence Henderson “Bud” Bryan) and one older sister, Edna May Bryan Keesee. She dearly loved her family and all of her wonderful nieces and nephews. She...
Neil "Bud" Atwell
Sep 10, 2024
Neil "Bud" Atwell, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, was born on June 3, 1941, in Indianapolis to the late William and Mary Atwell. He passed away peacefully at his residence in Greenfield, Indiana, on September 10, 2024. Bud was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with kind and welcoming personality, as well as his infectious sense...
William J. Ziegele
Sep 10, 2024
William (Bill) John Ziegele died on September 10th, 2024 at the age of 84 years. He was born the son of German immigrant parents in Peoria, Illinois on August 13, 1940. Preceding him in death were his parents William and Louise Ziegele. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, his children Scott (Cindy) Ziegele, Michael (Sarah) Ziegele and Sarah (Jamie)...
Robert S. Morse
Sep 10, 2024
Robert Stanley Morse was born April 11,1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sidney and Mildred (Cornell) Morse. By the grace of God, he was taken home to heaven on September 10, 2024, well-loved and much admired. Bob lived a long and interesting life. He served in the army under General Patton in World War II. He graduated from Ohio State University...
John Michael Klesa
Sep 9, 2024
John Michael "Mike" Klesa, of Indianapolis, passed away September 9, 2024, at the age 81. Born May 26, 1943 in Lima, OH, to the late Howard Dale Klesa and Frances Jane Repp Klesa.
Mike graduated from Stow High in Stow, Ohio and from the Ohio State University where he studied horticulture, excelled at ROTC and played baseball. After two years on...
Ralph Hartley
Sep 9, 2024
Ralph Hartley, 81, of Fishers, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024.
Ralph, or “Butch” as he was known to many, was born on April 9, 1943, and grew up in Oakfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wayland Academy in 1961 and went on to attend Lawrence University, graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He was a sales representative for Maurice Sporting...
Debra Katherine Davidson
Sep 9, 2024
Debra “Debbie” Katherine Davidson, age 70 of New Palestine, Indiana passed away on Monday morning, September 9, 2024 at her residence.
Debbie was born on March 28, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of Earl Venard and Gladys Marie (Lamb) Anderson. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She married Joseph Greg Davidson on October 17, 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She...
Virginia L. Coop
Sep 9, 2024
Virginia L. Coop, 87, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her family, left this world on September 9, 2024, in Fortville, Indiana. Born on August 19, 1937, in Fountaintown, Indiana, Virginia lived a life full of warmth, care and devotion to her loved ones. She was a simple, loving, and caring soul who dedicated herself to being a nurturing...
Robert Louis Koesters
Sep 8, 2024
Robert Louis Koesters, age 84 of McCordsville, Indiana passed away on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024 in McCordsville, Indiana.
Bob was born on January 1, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Francis Joseph and Violet Katherine (Beck) Koesters. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He married Judith “Judy” Rae Maurer. She preceded him in death.
Bob is survived by one...
Fayetta Lang Holley
Sep 8, 2024
Fayetta Lang Holley
81 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 8, 2024. Fayetta was born on October 15, 1942, in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Elisha and Lennie Lang. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Holley, Jr. her five siblings and her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Allender, Laurie (Richard)...
Robert Kern
Sep 7, 2024
Robert W. "Bob" Kern, 87, passed away September 7th, 2024. He was born October 29, 1936, in Bedford Indiana to Wayne D. Kern (Heltonville,IN) and Mae Louise (Sheets) Kern (Jasonville, IN).
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Max Eugene Kern and William Harold Kern. His wife Jo Ann (Atwood) Kern; his daughters Karen Lowell and Tammy Miller.
Bob...
Mary J. Blake Wolf
Sep 7, 2024
Mary J. Blake Wolf passed away unexpectedly September 7, 2024, at 88 years old. She was born November 21, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Chester Earl and Carrie Adeline (Hooker) Blake. Mary worked for Western Electric for over 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed playing most card games, dancing, traveling and spending time with her family and friends....
Mary "Libby" Elizabeth Jurgensmeyer
Sep 7, 2024
Mary “Libby” E. Jurgensmeyer of Westfield IN (formerly of Chesterfield MO) passed away on September 7,2024 at the age of 92. She was born in Williamstown MO on February 13,1932 to parents Charles N. and Julia D. (Martin) Tucker. Libby was a consummate hostess, avid bridge player and loved to travel in her younger years. Libby and her son Jim...
Jane B. Jewett
Sep 7, 2024
A private service will be held for family for Jane Bramhall Jewett, age 68, who died on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marybelle Bramhall Jewett and John Rhodes Jewett.
She is survived by her brother, John Rhodes Jewett, Jr. (Perry), her niece, two nephews, two great nieces, a great nephew, and five cousins.
Jane had...
Brenda B. Wallace
Sep 6, 2024
Brenda B. Wallace of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on June 26, 1940, to the late Ralph and Jean Blank.
Her love for the water stemmed from her early days spent at Lake Chautauqua, where she learned to waterski. She always looked forward to the next...
James George O'Donnell
Sep 6, 2024
James George O'Donnell, born on May 1, 1935, to Thomas and Margaret O'Donnell, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He was 89 years old.
James was predeceased by his parents, his beloved sisters Rita Baker and Margaret Griffen, and his wife of 40 years, Charlene. He is survived by his brother, Thomas O'Donnell, his sister, Joan Maloney, his cherished son,...
Malvern Decatur Grubbs, Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
Malvern D. Grubbs, Jr., 89, passed away September 5, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the second of five children born to the late Mr. Malvern D. Grubbs, Sr. and Mrs. Arene Grubbs on November 9, 1934. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Ivan Grubbs, and grandson, Alan Roach.
He attended Elementary School #87 and Crispus Attucks High...
Jean Nicol Henry
Sep 5, 2024
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Jn Nicol Henry, born on NOVEMBER 7, 1969 in Port au Prince, his mother Marie Lourde Guerrier, and his father Nicola Henry, a soldier in Port au Prince, he did his Primary Studies at the Anse à Veau Mixed School. His secondary studies: Lycèe Boirond...
