Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

May 25, 2026

Edna Mae (Nussel) Fisher (84), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born to Edward and Goldyl Nussel on September 26, 1941, Edna lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and unconditional love.

Edna was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years,...

May 24, 2026

Joseph (Joe) Meschino of Hoosier Village (Indianapolis) went to the Lord on May 24, 2026. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife Gloria (nee Capuano), with whom he shared 72 years of marriage. Together they raised 3 sons: Joe Jr., David (now deceased), and Paul. Additionally, Joe’s family extended to 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Joe...

May 23, 2026

Phil A. Pickett, age 86, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on May 23, 2026. Phil was born on April 23, 1940, in Sheridan, Indiana, the son of the late Howard and Pearl (Thompson) Pickett.

Phil graduated from Sheridan High School in 1958. He went to Indiana University Bloomington and graduated in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and statistics.

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May 23, 2026

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May 23, 2026

Flora Estella (Gill) Hatfield, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, died peacefully after a very long battle with dementia on May 23, 2026, at the age of 90, with family by her side.

She was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on July 22, 1935, to Elliott and Flora (Zeiher) Gill who preceded her in death....

May 23, 2026

Obituary for Iva Joan Austin-Morrow (née Jeffries)

Iva Joan Austin-Morrow (née Lawson - Jeffries), age 84, most recently of Indianapolis, Indiana, was born on November 4, 1941, in South Bend, IN. Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Dale and Esther Elizabeth Jeffries and her previously deceased biological father Gordon Thomas. Her siblings, Carlton Jack Jeffries and Josie Mae Jeffries...

May 23, 2026

Marjorie G. Wolfe

96 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 23, 2026. Marjorie was born on April 5, 1930, in New Albany, Indiana to the late Maurice and Thelma Grimes. She was a graduate of New Albany High School. She retired from Eagledale Florist. She was a member of Lynhurst Baptist Church and Lynhurst Chapter of the O.E.S. She was...

May 23, 2026

Phyllis Ann Branch 87 of Avon, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 6, 1938 to Donalson and Bernice Black. She was the biggest Elvis fan in the world, enjoyed crocheting, and loved spending time at the casino. She was an amazing and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great...

May 23, 2026

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May 23, 2026

Varna D. Wyatt, 90, passed away May 23, 2026, with his family at his side. He was born April 1, 1936, in Stab, Kentucky, to Delbert & Arizona (Whitson) Wyatt.

May 22, 2026

Josephine Ann “JoAnn” Trausch, 100, of Indianapolis, died peacefully on May 22, 2026 at Marquette Manor. JoAnn’s life spanned over a century, during which she was our family’s beloved matriarch.

Born on August 5, 1925 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, JoAnn was the daughter of Mildred and James Dally. She spent most of her childhood in Chicago and met Harry Trausch the...

May 22, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Shipp, beloved father, died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 75 in Lafayette, Indiana.

Born August 7, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa, to the late Charles and Edith Shipp. The youngest of six children, he grew up in Lafayette and graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School. He was a fiercely competitive baseball and basketball player and fondly recalled...

May 21, 2026

Laura Angela (Van Mantgem) Ray, 79, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, with her husband, Lee, by her side. Born on October 20, 1946, in Delft, Netherlands, Laura immigrated with her family to the United States in 1947, where she built a life devoted to family, faith, creativity, and caring for others.

Laura, a licensed practical nurse, started her career...

May 21, 2026

Earl Leroy Jones of Carmel, IN passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2026. Born in Peru, IN on August 7th, 1928 to Grace (Bannister) and Eli Elwood Jones, Earl was the youngest of Eli’s eleven children and Grace’s three children. After Grace passed, the family - Eli, Madeline, Lois and Earl - went to live at The Masonic Home in...

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Michael E. Reed

74 of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on May 20, 2026. Michael was born on July 11, 1951, in Millington, Tennessee to the late Raymond and Doris Reed. He was retired from Allison Transmission. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee Reed, children Richard Smith, Michele Kennedy, Trey (Michelle) Reed and two other daughters, grandchildren Ryan, Blake, Hunter,...

May 20, 2026

Darlene J. Allen, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 20, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1935, to Leonard Thurman Costelow and Lois Adeline (Kelley) Costelow.

Darlene lived a long and blessed life, marked by hard work and a spirited love of friendly competition. A talented and skilled beautician, she graduated from the House of James Beauty School and...

May 20, 2026

Darrel D. Moore, 89, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Darrel was born on May 25, 1936, to George and Hattie Moore.

Darrel was a man who never shied away from hard work and carried that determination throughout his life. As the first member of his family to attend college, he...

May 20, 2026

Joyce Jean Combs, age 77 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 20, 2026 in the comfort of her own home.

Joyce was born on February 26, 1949, in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of Jay G. Combs and Virgie (Deaton) Combs. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Joyce was one of three children. She is survived by her...