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OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Brian Allen Chapman

Brian Allen Chapman

Nov 13, 2024

Brian Allen Chapman, age 57 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Brian was born on August 25, 1967 in Orange, California, the son of Dean and Connie (Shaffer) Chapman. He is survived by his parents of Galveston, Indiana.

He is also survived by his two sons: Jacob Chapman of Indianapolis, Indiana and Benjamin Chapman of Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is...

Ronnie Clayton Rains

Ronnie Clayton Rains

Nov 13, 2024

Ronnie Clayton Rains  

August 23, 1946 – November 13, 2024  

Age 78, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Community North Hospital. Ron was born August 23, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Harvey C. and Melba H. (Jeanette) Rains. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters Lynda Clemons...

Richard Scott Pringle

Richard Scott Pringle

Nov 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Scott Pringle, aged 56, who left us November 12, 2024. Scott was born July 23, 1968, in Indianapolis to James and Carolyn Pringle. Scott grew up in Indianapolis and attended Franklin Central High School. Scott was known for his humor, lifelong friendships, and all-around positive energy growing up through the years.

Scott...

Frances Gayle Schober

Frances Gayle Schober

Nov 12, 2024

Frances Gayle Schober of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away November 12, 2024, at 100 years of age. She was born on August 30, 1924, in Indianapolis to the late Tom and Hattie (Love) Stevenson. Frances had a variety of jobs including working with her husband at Foxworthy Ford, in the Cafeteria at Ben Davis Junior High School, she baked, decorated and...

Joann S. Hawks

Joann S. Hawks

Nov 12, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana – Joann Sue Hawks, 78, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, while comforted by her sons and loving husband, Craig Hawks. The world lost a beloved, jovial, sweet soul whose zest for life will forever be missed. 

Joann was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 30, 1946, to parents Everett & Vera (Plummer) Peterman. She earned her...

Stephen Curtis Rainbolt

Stephen Curtis Rainbolt

Nov 12, 2024

Stephen “Steve” Curtis Rainbolt, 77, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. Born on June 14, 1947, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep love for his family and country.

Steve graduated from Southport High School before being drafted in the U.S. Army, where he...

Kathryn E. Wilhite

Kathryn E. Wilhite

Nov 12, 2024

Kathryn E. Wilhite

75 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 12, 2024. Kathryn was born on June 10, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Donald and Stella Wilhite. She was a 1968 graduate of Decatur Central High School. She retired from Balkamp Inc. after forty-five years there. She was a member of Center Community Church and the O.E.S. She...

James W. Hubbard

James W. Hubbard

Nov 12, 2024

James Willard Hubbard, 89, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1935 in Highland, Illinois to Elmer and Ann Hubbard. Boyhood days were filled with family, church, sports and scouting where he earned the Eagle Scout rank.

 In 1957, Jim graduated from the University of Iowa as a Journalism major and was a member of...

Donald Thomas Searcy

Donald Thomas Searcy

Nov 12, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away this week at the age of 83. We are heartbroken, but joyful that he has been reunited in heaven with Tim. God blessed us with the opportunity to be at Don’s bedside in his last weeks. We had time to share stories and pray with him and shower him with our...

Mary Louise Williams

Mary Louise Williams

Nov 11, 2024

Mary Louise Williams, age 83 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday November 11, 2024. Mary was born on January 9, 1941, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Joe Lawrence and LaRuth Bufford (Mance). In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband Harold E. Williams Sr.; brother David Shivers; son Calvin Lee & Edmen Williams; daughter Ruth...

Linda Jo Blackard

Linda Jo Blackard

Nov 11, 2024

Fairland, Indiana – Linda Jo Blackard, 70, passed away peacefully after being comforted by her beloved husband Randall Blackard.

Linda was born to parents George & Patricia (Shaw) Hogge in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 18, 1954. She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1972. Most importantly, she met Randy there. They soon began dating and were married in 1974. They...

Donna Sue Sarver-Pickel

Donna Sue Sarver-Pickel

Nov 11, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Donna Sue Sarver-Pickel (61) of Plainfield, Indiana passed peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2024. Donna was born on July 11, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana to her mother, Janice (Parmerlee) Sloan (80), and her father, Donald Sloan, who proceeded her in death. 

Donna worked as an office manager for many years before settling in and...

Robert "Bob" L. Crabb

Robert "Bob" L. Crabb

Nov 11, 2024

Robert “Bob” Crabb of Westfield, IN, formerly of Danville, IL passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born in Ashboro, IN, on May 24, 1931, to parents Lewis and Norma (White) Crabb. Robert served four years in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree and pursued a master’s...

Mark Joseph Murphy

Mark Joseph Murphy

Nov 11, 2024

Mark Joseph Murphy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024. Born on the 3rd of August 1952 in Beech Grove Indiana, where he was raised by his mother Gertrude Isom. Mark spent his life devoted to his faith, family, community, and country. He leaves behind a...

Neil Raymond Pasch, Jr.

Neil Raymond Pasch, Jr.

Nov 10, 2024

Neil Raymond Pasch, Jr. of Martinsville, Indiana passed away very unexpectedly on November 10, 2024, at 26 years of age. He was born on February 11, 1998, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Neil R. and Sandy K. (Dorman) Pasch. Neil was a Mechanic at TAC (The Auto Center) and formerly worked in the same capacity at Skillman Auto. He had a...

Willard "Hank" Raymond DeGolyer

Willard "Hank" Raymond DeGolyer

Nov 10, 2024

Willard “Hank” Raymond DeGolyer

96 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 10, 2024, at Life’s Journey of Avon. Hank was born on June 11, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Raymond DeGolyer and Ida Mae Braswell DeGolyer. He married Hazel, his wife of 66 years, on September 2, 1950. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents and...

Tara Leigh Strahl

Tara Leigh Strahl

Nov 10, 2024

The family is currently developing her life story. Please check back later. Thank you!

Donations are welcomed and appreciated for Tara's family. You can help by donating to her Go Fund Me here.

Terri Lynn Parker

Terri Lynn Parker

Nov 10, 2024

Terri Lynn (Qualkenbush) Parker, age 67 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday evening, November 10, 2024.

Terri was born on September 5, 1957 in Indianapolis, to parents Elza “Clifford” and Bonnie Mae (Myers) Qualkenbush. Her parents have preceded her in death.

She married Richard Parker on July 2, 1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by her husband of 47 years:...

Steven Andrew Gretencord

Steven Andrew Gretencord

Nov 10, 2024

Steven Andrew Gretencord, 61, of Fishers, IN, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 10, 2024. He was born on December 12, 1962, in Lafayette, IN.

Visitation for Steve will be from 4-8 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Flanner Buchanan – Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite) – 9700 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46250. For only this...

Patricia Rasmussen

Patricia Rasmussen

Nov 10, 2024

Patricia Ann (Buehler) Ramussen was born to John Louis Buehler and Bessie Gertrude (Ryan) Buehler in Indianapolis on March 12, 1937, she passed away to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

Pat was the devoted wife of David Edward Rasmussen whom she married on June 15, 1957. She was also mother to 6 children, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great...

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