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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Marcia Ford
May 2, 2024
Marcia Louise Ford, 66, passed away at her home on May 2, 2024.
She was born on November 22, 1957, in Upland, California, to Joseph and Melinda Coleman.
She worked at Grace/Sealed Air as a Machine lift operator, company trainer on various pieces of equipment over 35+ years. She loved spending time with family and friends, watching and attending events with her...
Sarah "Sallie" Alice (Wilkens) Rowland
May 2, 2024
When Sallie made up her mind, there was no deviation from course. It’s how she ran her life, both personally and professionally. Anyone who knew her before she succumbed to lymphoma at the age of 91, knew that she was a determined business executive who accomplished what she set out to do. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Stephen Rollin Curry
May 1, 2024
Stephen Rollin Curry, 77, of Indianapolis passed away on May 1, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 18, 1947, to his parents Rollin and Loutisha Curry. Stephen was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School—class of 1965. He then went on to Vincennes University studying Music. His love for music followed him all throughout his life. Stephen...
Anthony Allen Crandall
May 1, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – Anthony Allen Crandall, 59, passed away after being comforted by family and friends at home on May 1, 2024. Tony was born to parents Walter Crandall and Mary Hartley on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on September 7, 1964.
Tony worked for Walmart in their human resources department for many, many years until his eventual retirement due to...
Patrick Francis Holdsworth
Apr 30, 2024
Patrick Francis Holdsworth, 58, passed away from complications from liver disease on April 30, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 29, 1965, to James Stanley Holdsworth and Anne Marie Moody (Holdsworth), Pat was the middle of five sons, growing up in the suburb of Fairview Park. He...
Jane Carolyn Hempel
Apr 30, 2024
Jane C. Hempel, 81, of New Palestine, Indiana entered into rest April 30, 2024, after being diagnosed less than a month earlier of Pancreatic Cancer. She was kindhearted and full of grace, always thinking of others before herself, and never saying an unkind word about anyone. The world will not be the same without this beautiful, graceful lady.
Jane was born...
Brenda Vanscoy
Apr 30, 2024
Brenda Carol Vanscoy, 80, passed away on April 30, 2024.
She was born on July 15, 1943, in Elk Valley, Tennessee, to Arley and Myrtle Baird.
She retired from Chevrolet after many years as a metal fabricator.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard L. Vanscoy; children, Tammy Vanscoy, Jeff Vanscoy, and Michelle Vanscoy; grandchildren, Mandy (Jeremy) Broyles, Chase...
Peggy Jean Colson
Apr 30, 2024
Peggy Colson, 86, of Zionsville, IN fell asleep in Jesus at 9:19 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15
Peggy Jean (Cottingham) Colson was born on Monday, March 21, 1938 in Pekin, IL, the second daughter of Eugene Leigh and Violet...
Elaine Helen Jannetides
Apr 29, 2024
Elaine Helen Jannetides, 87 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
On September 28, 1936, James and Eugenia Velonis gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and named her Elaine Helen. She was raised in a Greek/American home learning both English and Greek.
Losing her mother, Eugenia, during her teenage years,...
Karneetha Toler
Apr 29, 2024
Karneetha (Kert) Toler 74, was born in Bluefield WV and raised by his grandparents.
He lived in New York, NY as an adolescent and later moved to Indianapolis, IN.
He graduated from Shortridge High School.
Kert loved and played the game of basketball.
Karneetha married Madelyn Toler (nee Franklin) in 1975. One son, Kert, was born of this union.
Kert worked for US Postal Service...
Penelope A. Brown
Apr 28, 2024
Penelope Anne Brown, 71 of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. Penny was born July 6, 1952 in Rinteln, Germany, to the late Geoffrey and Muriel Anderson.
Penny was a special education aide and later worked as a veterinary technician. She was a member at Epworth United Methodist Church, and spent every Friday with her bible study group, who were...
James A. Hinshaw
Apr 28, 2024
James A. Hinshaw, 79, Indianapolis, went home to be with his Lord April 28, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on March 26, 1945, to Oris and Lillian Hinshaw.
He grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. There, he played football and was a lineman for 3 years. James attended Rose-Hulman and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s...
Jean Spinks
Apr 28, 2024
Jean Spinks 88 of Camby, Indiana went to be with our Lord on April 28, 2024. She was born March 15, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William Sherman and Beulah Virginia (Dick) Anderson. Jean was retired as a supervisor after over 20 years from the United States Postal Service. She was a member of American Postal Workers Union,...
Emelita Tolentino
Apr 28, 2024
Emelita (Tagle) Tolentino 80, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024. Emelita was born on October 28, 1943, in Tagkawayan, Quezon, Philippines to Eulogio Ramos and Leonila (Tan) Tagle. Emelita graduated Cum Laude in April 1963 from the University of the East where she received her bachelor’s degree in business administration. Emelita was a CPA in the Philippines....
Theresa Jane "Janie" Stevens
Apr 27, 2024
Theresa Jane “Janie” Stevens, 71, of Indianapolis, was called home on April 27, 2024. She was born October 18, 1952, to the late Harry and Helen Stevens.
Janie’s favorite activities included spending time with her family and close friends. Her family was her world; her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren felt her love immensely.
After graduating from George Washington High School in...
Danny Lynn Linkous
Apr 27, 2024
Danny Lynn Linkous 75 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April 27, 2024. He was born October 23, 1948, in Morristown, Tennessee to the late Floyd Elmer and Betty Ann (Jarnigan) Linkous. Danny was retired as a supervisor and prior to that was a Tool and Die Maker working for both Link Belt and Raybestos. He proudly served in the...
Judy Ann Turner
Apr 27, 2024
Judy Turner, 82, of Fishers, Indiana, went to be with the Lord, April 27th, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, October 2nd, 1941, to parents W.O. and Mary Kissinger.
Judy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved taking care of her family. She enjoyed spending time in Florida, sitting by the pool, fishing, going to thrift stores, home decorating, and cooking.
She...
Harold R. Shipley
Apr 27, 2024
Harold Robert Shipley, 60, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on April 27th 2024. He was born on October 14th, 1963 to Harold L. Shipley and MaryKay (Elson/Shipley) Meils. Harold (Hal) sustained a brain injury at birth. He had many challenges in life, but they never slowed him down. He grew up spending many summer weekends at Elson’s Ponderosa Campground in...
Michael W. Dooley
Apr 26, 2024
Michael William Dooley, age 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 26, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana. Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an active church member at Servants of Christ Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council, taught Sunday school, and was the church librarian. He...
Howard Hartman
Apr 26, 2024
Howard Ralph Hartman, of Carmel, Indiana, died on April 26, 2024 (94 years, 5 months, 4 days), in the kind care of the staff at Compassus Hospice, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born at home in Wichita, Kansas on November 22, 1929, the beloved son of Hugh Enos and Carrie Edna (Forrester) Hartman.
He is mourned by his wife of...
