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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Carol Joan Walker
Aug 16, 2024
Carol Joan Walker, age 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday afternoon, August 16th, 2024.
Carol was born April 13th, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter and only child of James Melvin and Margaret Louise (Boughton) Smith. Her parents preceded her in death.
Carol married Samuel Larry “Sam” Walker on July 23rd, 1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He preceded her in death...
Lois A. Blackwell
Aug 16, 2024
Lois Ann Blackwell, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away August 16th, 2024. She was born March 15th, 1934, in Indianapolis to parents Frank Schuller and Louise (Ulrey) Bratton.
Lois grew up in Indianapolis.
At only 17, she met the love of her life, Ronald Blackwell. They married August 16th, 1950, and shared 74 wonderful years together.
She was a devoted homemaker for her family.
Lois...
Sarona Manu
Aug 15, 2024
Sarona Manu, 60, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away August 15th, 2024. She was born in Fagaalu, American Samoa to Agaimatagi Mulipola Iose Ualika and Evelina Tuia’ana.
In 1989, Sarona married the love of her life, Tamato Manu and together they began their life in California.They were happily married for 31 years. Sarona has been working as a Patient Access Representative for...
Sharon L. McCormick
Aug 15, 2024
Sharon L. (Williams) McCormick, age 76 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024 at her residence in Greenwood.
Sharon was born on March 29, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Bryan and Frankie (Chancellor) Williams. She was a longtime employee of Raytheon (Naval Avionics) in Indianapolis, retiring in 2014 and spending much of her time...
Geneva Hortense Strong
Aug 15, 2024
Geneva Hortense Strong, 102, of Carmel passed away August 15, 2024. She was born January 28, 1922, in Racoon Township, Indiana the daughter of the late Harold R. and Ruby June (Pence) Overpeck.
Geneva attended Indiana University, where she met the love of her life, Charles Strong. They were married on December 27, 1941. He preceded her in passing on February...
Jackye Lou Kidd
Aug 15, 2024
Jackye Lou Kidd passed away peacefully on August 15th in her Indianapolis home of 55 years, surrounded by her family. She battled cancer three times over the past year with incredible courage, remarkable grace, and her wonderful sense of humor and dry wit.
Jackye was born on June 6, 1937 in Indianapolis, the youngest of three girls to Les and Virginia...
Bradley J. Robinson
Aug 14, 2024
Bradley J. Robinson, 59.
Passed away on August 14th 2024.
Son of Marilyn J Fields and David W. Robinson, born on August 24th 1964. He was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis and attended Ben Davis High School.
In January 1979, at 14 years old he became a Fire Cadet/ EMT at Wayne Township Fire Department, Station 2 (82). Throughout the years he received...
Mary Margaret Bancroft
Aug 14, 2024
Mary Margaret Bancroft, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1941, to the late Robert F. and Rowenah (McMillin) Bancroft.
Mary, sister, friend, teacher, animal lover, generous, photographer, knitter, gardener, collector, caring, intelligent, and inquisitive.
Mary was big sister to Tina. She was three years older leading the way. They would play dolls...
Jennifer Wright
Aug 14, 2024
Jennifer Elaine Wright
43 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on August 14, 2024. Jennifer was born on January 28, 1981, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a 1999 graduate of Decatur Central High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Evansville. She was employed by the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. She was a member of the Blended Church and...
Nancy A. Michaelsen
Aug 14, 2024
Nancy Ann (Nelson) Michaelsen went home to heaven on August 14, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1950, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to the Rev. Andrew William and Mrs. Evelyn (Verness) Nelson. Nancy's father was the pastor of many small churches throughout her childhood, and when she was 9 years old her family moved to Bancroft, Iowa where her...
Avelina Soliven
Aug 13, 2024
Avelina passed away on August 13, 2024 at the age of 91 years.
She was born on May 12, 1933 to the late Jose Obial Catignas and Lelis Abaño Catignas. She attended the Philippine Dental College and graduated with a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine. After passing her board exams, she was self-employed until she was married to her first...
Gregory Martin Schmoll
Aug 13, 2024
Gregory Martin Schmoll passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born 71 years prior on November 30, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of William and Marjorie Schmoll. He was the 3rd in succession of 4 children. His siblings are Susie Schmoll, Phillip Schmoll (Deceased 2015) and Michael Schmoll (Deceased 1981). He is survived by...
Larry Gene Brickert, Sr.
Aug 13, 2024
Larry Gene Brickert, Sr., 82 years old of Southport, Indiana passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born February 16, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Topperwein “Topper” and Mary Louise (Droke) Brickert. Larry was a Specialist Tube Bender for Tube Processing Corporation for 38 years. In his career they would call upon him to hand bend tubes...
Judith Spivey Kight
Aug 12, 2024
Judith Spivey Kight, 83, passed away on August 12, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Indianapolis on November 7, 1940, to Arthur W. and Mary (Brandon) Spivey, Judy grew up there and attended IPS School #86. In 1946 she joined the Brownie Scouts, and in 1957 her Scout Troop traveled to Europe on the Queen Elizabeth and...
Thomas Franklin Clouse
Aug 12, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Franklin Clouse, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born in Indianapolis on January 22, 1940, to the late Everett Franklin and Margaret Evelyn (Sullivan) Clouse. He was a Franklin Central graduate and a 50-year member of the Acton Masonic Lodge.
Tom’s heart was evident in everything he was part of....
Danny Kuai Kuaana, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Danny Kuai Kuaana, Jr. 77 years old of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on August 12, 2024. Danny was born on September 5, 1946, in Los Angles, California to the late Danny K., and Harriet Amelia (Walters) Kuaana, Sr. Danny was an Auto Parts Manager for various companies during his working career. He enjoyed spending time with his family camping, watching...
Kenneth Johnson
Aug 12, 2024
Kenneth Johnson, age 81 of Spencer, Indiana passed away on Monday night, August 12, 2024.
Kenneth was born on May 10, 1943 in Barberton, Ohio, a son of Willard Kenneth and Burchie May (Conner) Johnson.
He was married to Nancy L. (Morrow) Johnson. She preceded him in death on February 7, 1999.
He is survived by him and Nancy’s three children: Jeff (wife...
Jeanette Lucille Vawter
Aug 12, 2024
When asked what Jeanette Vawter’s secret to longevity was, she said, “loving what you do.” And love it she did, with all her heart, right until the end. Jeanette Vawter, a cherished music teacher, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a guiding light to so many, passed away at the age of 93. For over half a century, Jeanette dedicated her...
Carolyn J. Montgomery
Aug 12, 2024
Carolyn J. Montgomery, 85, of Westfield passed away August 12, 2024. She was born December 26, 1938, in Corsicana, Texas the daughter of the late George W. and Inez (Salkhill) Little.
Carolyn was a 1957 graduate of Westfield High School, where she met the love of her life, Hal Montgomery. They married the following year, raising their family and running their...
Laverne W. Boyd
Aug 11, 2024
It is with love and great sadness that the family of Laverne Warner Boyd announces her death following a brief illness. She was born in southern Indiana April 22, 1923 and died peacefully at home with her daughter by her side, in Lake Elsinore, CA on August 11, 2024. A graveside inurnment will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at...
