Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Debra Lee Davis
Feb 21, 2026
Debra L. Davis (Debbie), 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 21, 2026. She was born and raised in South Holland, Illinois, to parents, Roland and Doris (Appelgren) Nelson.
Debbie was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother (Mimi), sister, aunt, and friend. She was always smiling and a joy to all who knew her. Her outgoing nature allowed her to...
Delores Jean Sosbe
Feb 21, 2026
Delores Jean Sosbe
93 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 21, 2026. Delores was born on June 8, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Hoza and Mildred Judd. She worked most of her life for RCA, retiring in 1970. Afterwards she ran the Floral Department for Marsh Supermarket. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Sosbe, Jr.,...
Phyllis A. McClellan
Feb 20, 2026
Phyllis A. McClellan, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Phyllis was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 22, 1934, the only child born to parents, Russell and Lola (Baugh) Brinson. She graduated from Arsenal High School and entered the workforce. She retired from SMC Corporation in 2010, where she worked as an administrative assistant in...
Richard Carroll Fay
Feb 20, 2026
Richard Carroll Fay, 81, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, determination, and laughter.
Born on February 3, 1945, to Carroll and Georgia (Revelle) Fay, Richard grew up in Joplin, Missouri, as the youngest of four boys. He is preceded in death by his beloved brothers, Robert, George, and Jack. Being the youngest shaped his resilience and wit...
James Richard Knose
Feb 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Knose
The consistent themes in the life of Jim Knose were resilience, steadfastness, and tenacity. Jim was born on August 14, 1928. He was the youngest child in a family of 9 children, raised by his mother Emma. He lost his father at a very early age, so he became particularly close to his eldest brother...
Julie Lynn (Delk) Sexton
Feb 19, 2026
Julie Lynn (Delk) Sexton
February 1, 1973 — February 19, 2026, Indianapolis
Julie Lynn Sexton, 53, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 1, 1973 to Robert (Steven) and Kristi Delk.She completed her education at Hamilton Southeastern. Throughout her career, she held positions at several different workplaces until her physical condition prevented her...
Glenn R. Sexton
Feb 19, 2026
Glenn Roy Sexton, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on September 11, 1940, to William (Bill) and Crystal Sexton.
He retired from his position at Wonder Bread Bakery and took on various odd jobs for a few years before choosing to embrace a leisurely lifestyle.
He took great pleasure in visiting yard sales,...
Karen Starks
Feb 18, 2026
Karen Starks, 76 died Wednesday, February 18th at her Indianapolis, IN home. Karen was born on September 15, 1949, in Evansville, Indiana, the only child of George and Emma Pauline Dieterle, both deceased.
Karen earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. She was a very much respected educator with Indianapolis Public School beginning as an elementary school...
Margie Elizabeth Knox
Feb 18, 2026
Margie Elizabeth Knox of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away February 18, 2026, at 77 years of age. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lesley Shell, her son, Kevan Knox, her grandchildren, Josephine Anderson, Alexandria Knox, Vincent Knox, her sister, Judy Bentley, and her brothers, Phillip Harmon, and Gene Harmon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Buck and...
Jill S. Schnitzmeyer
Feb 17, 2026
Jill S. Schnitzmeyer, 68, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 17, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Emory Raymond Schaeffer and Judith (Aldrich) Schaeffer.
Jill was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her presence was steady and comforting, and she meant more to those who loved her than words can fully express....
Joyce E. Osborn
Feb 17, 2026
Joyce Evelyn Osborn of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to be with her Lord and her loving husband of 71 years with her family by her side. She was born on November 6th, 1930, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Earl and Ruby Taylor.
She was a homemaker who loved caring for her family and was a...
Vessie M. Davis
Feb 17, 2026
Vessie Morl Davis, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away February 17, 2026. Vessie was born in Wild Cherry, Arkansas on January 24, 1939, to parents, Eli Ben Davis and Chestine Staggs Wilkes.
Vessie dedicated 45 years of his life to his work as a machinist, retiring in 2004 after a steadfast career. He took great pride in his work, believing deeply in...
Thomas Gus Mavrikis
Feb 17, 2026
A very much loved husband, father, grandfather, Thomas Mavrikis, 88 of Carmel, Indiana passed away peacefully with his family and friends present at his side.
He was born November 30, 1937 in Perista, Greece and carried his Greek heritage with pride throughout his life. He was sent to America at the age of 13 to avoid the war in Greece. He...
Dr. H. Lane Ferree
Feb 17, 2026
Harry Lane Ferree, M.D., of Indianapolis, died February 17, 2026 at home. He was 88 years old.
Dr. Ferree was born May 21, 1937, in Indianapolis. He was the son of the late Edwin H. Ferree and Helen Schaumleffel Ferree and the brother of the late Thomas H. Ferree. He was a graduate of Shortridge High School, Wabash College, where he...
Rev. William Joseph Bean
Feb 16, 2026
REV. WILLIAM JOSEPH BEAN passed from his earthly life of 83 years on February 16, 2026, at his home in Alexandria, Tennessee, attended by his wife, Martha. Born to Rev. Joe L. and Dorothy Walker Bean, his early childhood and teenage years were lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Indiana as a “PK” (pastor’s kid). Bill, as he was best...
Catherine M. Szakel
Feb 16, 2026
Catherine Mae (Radez) Szakel 93 of Plainfield, Indiana passed away February 16, 2026. She was married to Louis M. Szakel for 58 years until his passing in 2010. Catherine had seven children, two of whom preceded her in death: Michael and Anthony. Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, and a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived...
Karen Sue (Susie) Lay
Feb 16, 2026
Karen Sue (Susie) Lay, age 78, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on February 16th 2026.
Susie was a 1965 graduate of Arlington High School in Indianapolis, IN. She had many positions with Royal Pin, where she ended her career as bookkeeper.
Susie was an active member in the bowling community and was on many leagues during her lifetime. She was a member...
David J. Sosinsky
Feb 15, 2026
David “Dave” Sosinsky of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 15, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born on November 29, 1957, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to John and Mary Sosinsky. He was a proud older brother to his sister, Michelle Sosinsky.
As a young man, Dave attended the University of Toronto, where he met...
