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OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Sandra J. Cortez

Sandra J. Cortez

Nov 4, 2024

Sandra J. Cortez, 83 of Whitestown, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. Sandra was born June 21, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT to the late James A. Sr., and Lillian Ritchie. She was a graduate of Shortridge High School and later obtained her Bachelor's degree from Indiana Central University, which is now the University of Indianapolis.

 Sandra worked in IT for the...

Elizabeth "Bettie" E. Woerpel

Elizabeth "Bettie" E. Woerpel

Nov 4, 2024

Bettie Woerpel, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, passed away on November 4, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Bettie was born in Louisville, KY on January 10, 1943 to Orville Lee and Ariadne Elizabeth (nee Crowe) Easley. Bettie grew up in Indianapolis, IN and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1960.

Bettie and Dwayne R. “Duwe” Woerpel were married in...

Barbara Ellen Weber

Barbara Ellen Weber

Nov 3, 2024

Barbara Ellen (Murphy) Weber was born on January 17, 1959, in Indianapolis, IN. The second born, Barb was a proud alumna of St. Simon Grade School, Scecina Memorial High School, and Ball State University. On October 8, 1988, she married the love of her life, Ken Weber, and together they raised four children. 

Barb’s career included roles as a sales representative...

David Carl Maier

David Carl Maier

Nov 3, 2024

David Carl Maier, 53, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Fishers, Indiana. Born on November 1, 1971, in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to Carl and Deborah Maier. Known as Dave by all his family and friends and “Maier” by all of his students. 

Dave was a graduate from Lawrence Central High School, an Associates Degree from Cape Cod Community College, a Bachelor’s...

Margaret Foster

Margaret Foster

Nov 3, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Foster was born on February 13th, in Columbia, Tennessee. She was the daughter to the late Dave Othello Foster and Nolan Katherine Foster. 

 Margaret was educated through the Nashville Public School System and graduated from Pearl High School. She continued her education earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee State University and a Master’s Degree in Special...

David Joseph Miller

David Joseph Miller

Nov 3, 2024

Fishers, Indiana – David Joseph Miller, 79, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, after being comforted by his dear friends and wife, Donna. His dry wit and generous nature will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

David was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents George and Josephine (Myers) Miller on October 13, 1945. He joined the...

Joanne E. Read

Joanne E. Read

Nov 3, 2024

Joanne Ellen Read, a cherished longtime resident of Indianapolis, passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 88, in Carmel, IN, at Wellbrooke of Carmel Nursing Home. Born on December 13, 1935, Joanne devoted her life to caring for others, a commitment she carried with her in her profession, and her family.

Joanne grew up in Oelwein, IA, and...

Shannon Duane Knight

Shannon Duane Knight

Nov 3, 2024

Shannon Duane Knight 

60 of Gosport, Indiana, passed away on November 3, 2024. Shannon was born on June 2, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Gerald and Penelope Knight. He was a Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gram, brother, Kelly Knight, cousin, Terry Knight and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jeri Marcum-Knight, daughter,...

Christopher Lee Hicks

Christopher Lee Hicks

Nov 3, 2024

Christopher Lee Hicks

52 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 3, 2024. Christopher was born on May 18, 1972, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a Truck Driver for Littleton and Kopetsky Trucking. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Teamsters and the V.F.W. He is survived by his daughter, Chelsea Hicks, parents, Garry and Colleen Hicks, brother, Stephen...

Ella Juanita Fox

Ella Juanita Fox

Nov 3, 2024

Ella Juanita Fox, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday 11/3/24 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Warsaw, KY, Juanita lived a long, fulfilling life marked by a warmth, kindness, and an unwavering love for her family, friends, and community. She was the devoted spouse of William R. Fox, Jr (Bill) for 62 years prior to his death 10/14/14, and a...

Robin Knoef

Robin Knoef

Nov 2, 2024

Robin Knoef, 71, of Westfield passed away November 2, 2024. Robin was born on July 14, 1953 to the late Robert Ellis and Geraldine (Compton) Beery in Troy, Ohio. Robin married her high school sweetheart, Brian (“Dusty”) Knoef, on June 29, 1974.

A natural caregiver and big heart led her into a rewarding profession as a registered nurse, spanning multiple specialties,...

Hilda Maria Gonzales

Hilda Maria Gonzales

Nov 2, 2024

Hilda Maria Gonzales, 86, passed away November 2nd, 2024. She was born May 31st, 1938, in Pital De San Carlos, Costa Rica to parents Alfonso Gamboa and Elida Quesada Jimenez.

Hilda grew up in San Carlos, Costa Rica. She moved to the United States in 1958 as a young woman, through sponsorship with the Indianapolis Archdiocese. 

 She was married to Guadalupe D...

Kenneth James Birkle

Kenneth James Birkle

Nov 2, 2024

Kenneth James Birkle, age 89 of Westfield, Indiana passed away on Saturday night, November 2, 2024.

Kenneth was born on February 7, 1935 in Evansville, Indiana, a son of James and Alline (Wathen) Birkle.

He married Loretta “Micky” Birkle on February 16, 1957. Micky preceded him in death on November 6, 2020.

He is survived by his four children Kimberlie “Kim” Neuffer, Loretta...

"SWEETPEA" AKA Sylvia Louise Glover

"SWEETPEA" AKA Sylvia Louise Glover

Nov 1, 2024

 was born July 29, 1962, in Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to Sylvia Jean Glover and Bruce Bernard Glover Sr. She was named "SWEETPEA" by her paternal great grandmother Ethel Lou Copeland, and at the same time her name was cosigned by her maternal grandmother, Sylvia Louise Hill.

Sweetpea was an Angel given to us by God, not only for...

Jerome Lee Valentine Sr.

Jerome Lee Valentine Sr.

Nov 1, 2024

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerome Lee Valentine Sr. on November 1, 2024, at the age of 53. Jerome was a beloved husband, loving son, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of all who knew him.

     He is survived by his devoted wife, Nicole Valentine, and his loving mother, Velvet. He was...

Huy Tuan Nguyen

Huy Tuan Nguyen

Nov 1, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Huy T. Nguyen, who left us too soon on November 1, 2024, at the age of 49. Huy was a loving son, brother, and friend whose kindness, humor, and generosity of spirit will be missed by all who knew him.

Born on November 8,...

John Stephen King

John Stephen King

Nov 1, 2024

John Stephen King was born in Jackson, Michigan on October 8, 1939, the son of John and Helen (Barnett) King, he left us on November 1, 2024, after a struggle with complications of a hip fracture that occurred in early August.

John attended grade school and high school at St Mary's in Jackson, MI. John worked multiple jobs to put himself...

Karen A. Levenhagen

Karen A. Levenhagen

Nov 1, 2024

Karen A. Levenhagen (Landau), beloved mother, sister, and aunt, passed away on November 1, 2024 at the age of 66. She was born on September 14th, 1958, in St. Louis, MO, to parents Herman Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (Baumeister) Landau.

She attended Bloomington South High School where she competed in the tennis state championships. Karen graduated from Indiana University and was...

Dr. Thomas Martin Rouse

Dr. Thomas Martin Rouse

Nov 1, 2024

Thomas Rouse, 71, was born in Chicago, Illinois to Richard and Marianne Rouse. He graduated from Indiana University, followed by Indiana University School of Medicine in 1979. He completed a general surgical residency at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He was Associate Professor of Surgery...

Linda Lee Bradley

Linda Lee Bradley

Nov 1, 2024

Linda L. Bradley, resided in Lebanon and formally Zionsville, passed away on November 1, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born November 17, 1938, in Lebanon to Howard P. and Margaret L. Scott. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, playing cards and her grandchildren.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents Howard and Margaret Scott, a brother Phillip Scott,...

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