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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Zena Mae Brown Pack
Oct 20, 2024
Zena Mae Brown Pack 84 years old born in Indianapolis on 12/17/1938. Passed away on 10/20/2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Lee and Jeanette (Nicholson) Brown, brother Louis Brown , sister Blanche (Brown) Russell . She was the widow of Othel Pack . She is survived by her daughter Linda Lee Hardcastle, Esther Brown, several nieces, nephews,...
Mukangamije Agnès
Oct 20, 2024
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Mukangamije Agnès, 82 ans, est allée rejoindre son Seigneur et Sauveur le 20 octobre 2024. Elle est née le 1er janvier 1942 à Butare, au Rwanda, en Afrique, de ses parents Mpambara et Nyirabuturo Josepha.
La foi en Dieu d'Agnès est inébranlable. Elle s'est toujours assurée que Dieu était toujours au centre de sa vie. Dieu a certainement travaillé à travers...
Ammabelle Cunanan
Oct 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ammabelle Cunanan, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, who left us on October 20th, 2024 at the age of 62. Ammabelle was a beacon of kindness and compassion, known for her generous spirit and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
Born to Abelardo and Cecilia Maniulit in 1962,...
Mary Shebek
Oct 19, 2024
Mary (Lorene) Bergen Shebek left us for her eternal home on October 19th, 2024 at the age of 88. Mary was born in Osborn, (Fairborn) Ohio in 1935 to John and Lorene Bergen. She attended and graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul MN with a degree in Education and became an elementary school teacher. Mary moved to Cleveland, Ohio...
Michael T. Kaforke
Oct 19, 2024
Michael Timothy Kaforke, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, left this world far too soon on October 19, 2024, at the age of 38. He was born on January 23, 1986, in Indianapolis, to parents, Timothy and Connie Kaforke.
Michael was a member, baptized and confirmed at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Carmel Indiana. He spent time helping the younger...
Vernon Edward Shupe
Oct 19, 2024
Vernon Edward Shupe, 86, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Born August 14, 1938 in Elwood, Indiana, he was the son of Walter and Dorothy (Dickinson) Shupe.
Vernon grew up in Sheridan, Indiana and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1956. He attended Indiana Business College in Indianapolis and was stationed in...
Brooke Raufeisen
Oct 19, 2024
Alisa “Brooke” Raufeisen
Brooke, the cherished daughter of Greg and Jolie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 24.
She was a daddy’s girl, and they shared a special loving bond. Greg was her best friend and biggest supporter. Brooke and Jo, never mom - always “Jo”, spent a lot of time together traveling to pageants and...
Philomena Harrington
Oct 19, 2024
Philomena Harrington of Zionsville, IN, passed away on October 19, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born in Frankfort, NY, on July 31, 1940, to parents, Ralph and Helen (Chuff) Ortello. Philomena had a taste for adventure. Upon graduation from Frankfort Central High School, she embarked from her small hometown with just two hundred dollars in her pocket...
Alan Arthur Seifert
Oct 19, 2024
Alan Arthur Seifert, 81, Indianapolis, went home to be with his Lord October 19, 2024. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Eunice Marie (Hartmann) and Arthur Sigmund Seifert. Alan attended Muskegon Senior High graduating in 1960. He then went to the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan but deferred his education to join the Air Force in 1962. During...
Mary Elizabeth Shumate
Oct 19, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Shumate, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 96 on October 19, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on April 8, 1928 in Kansas City Missouri, Mary lived a life full of love, kindness, and graciousness that touched everyone she met.
Mary was known for her unwavering spirit, sharp wit, and...
Gayle Deborah Smith
Oct 18, 2024
Gayle Deborah Clark Smith, born at Emory hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, on 6/28/1943, died on Friday, 10/18/2024 at a long-term care facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Though she experienced physical and cognitive decline over the years from three strokes, she remained a strong, generous vibrant person who still went to the movies each week and enjoyed an occasional Guinness up to...
Richard "Rick" Williams Sikes
Oct 18, 2024
Richard "Rick" Williams Sikes passed away on October 18, 2024, in Avon Indiana. Rick was in a hurry to get life started by arriving weeks early on Mother's Day Sunday May 12, 1951. Weighing in just under 5 lbs.
Rick attended Speedway High School and while attending Speedway High he worked multiple part time jobs. He graduated from Speedway High in...
Gregory A. Bernhard
Oct 18, 2024
Gregory Allen Bernhard, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on October 18, 2024. Born in Beech Grove, IN, on November 8, 1949, to William and Erma (Daugherty) Bernhard, Greg grew up in Indianapolis, where he graduated from George Washington High School. It was there that he met the love of his life, Kathy Applegate.
Following high school, Greg proudly served...
Betty Elaine Key
Oct 17, 2024
Carmel, Indiana – Betty Elaine Key, 84, passed away on October 17, 2024, after being comforted by her sons and daughters. She was born in Veto, Alabama, on April 13, 1940, to parents Joseph Wallace and Ruby Hargrove. Her spirit, sassiness, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Elaine grew up in Alabama before moving to Indiana...
Ruth Margaret Tingle
Oct 17, 2024
Ruth M. Tingle passed away in her Brownsburg home on October 17, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born December 10, 1944 in Indianapolis where she spent most of her life. She was the beloved wife of Phillip E Tingle who preceded her in death. Ruth is survived by her son Nathan (Jackie) Bailey and daughter Jennifer Bailey....
Jerry L. Farmer
Oct 17, 2024
Jerry L. Farmer, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born November 29th, 1946, in Indianapolis.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen and his daughters, Tammie Jo and Dawn Smith; grandchildren, Robert Garcia and Emma (Gunner) Harp; his brother, Raymond; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Goldie Cecelia...
Cynthia A. Wardlow
Oct 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Wardlow of Westfield, IN on October 17, 2024 at the age of 61. Cindy was born in Carbondale, IL on December 9, 1962 to parents Clarence and Phyllis (Nuckols) Spence.
Cindy was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, love and support for her family and all...
Joyce Lynne Leatherman
Oct 17, 2024
Joyce Lynne Leatherman, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 17, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents, Clemence N. Butts and Doris M. (Evans) Butts.
Joyce spent her younger years in Columbus and then completed high school in Bluffton, Indiana. She attended Lutheran School of Nursing and then started her nursing career at...
Alva "Al" F. Schwenzer
Oct 17, 2024
Alva “Al” F. Schwenzer, 73, of Indianapolis passed away on October 17, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on December 8, 1950, to his parents Carl W. Schwenzer IV and Faye Henrietta (Sutton) Schwenzer. Al graduated from Lawrence Central High School. Upon graduating, Al bravely enlisted in the United States Army. He dutifully served his country for 3 ½ years....
