Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jun 25, 2026

Jun 24, 2026

(Chief) Michael G. Schappa sadly passed away on June 24, 2026, from complications of multiple myeloma. Mike was born on September 6, 1951, in Grand Rapids, MI, and was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Harry Schappa, and his oldest brother, Dick.

Mike attended Princeton High School in Sharonville, Ohio, where he met his wife of 50 years, Kathy...

Jun 24, 2026

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Jun 24, 2026

Roger Emory Furnish Jr., age 93, passed peacefully in his sleep into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after days of being surrounded and supported by his loving family.

Roger was known for his upbeat, fun personality, his ability to bring out the best in others, and his love for...

Jun 24, 2026

Rhonda Rochelle Stewart, age 60, passed away on June 24, 2026. She was born January 29, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Lewis Richard Jacoby and Betty Sue Jones.

She helped her husband run their family business, Stewarts Tree Service, for the last 46 years. She was a loving wife and mother. She loved her grandchildren dearly. 

In her free time,...

Jun 23, 2026

Carol Sue Breden McCracken

68 of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on June 23, 2026. Carol was born on January 30, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Albert and Violet Breden. She was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School, I.U.P.U.I., Butler and Ball State University. She was a retired teacher for I.P.S. and Worthmore Academy. She was a member of...

Jun 23, 2026

Phyllis I. Bailey

Phyllis I. Bailey, 89, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Springhurst Health Campus, just three months shy of her 90th birthday.

Born on September 21, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Phyllis was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend. She lived a life full of determination, humor, generosity, and unconditional love for...

Jun 23, 2026

Stephanie Lynn Valadez, of Carmel, IN, passed to her eternal glorious home on June 23, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN. She was the beloved wife of David Valadez and mother of Carlos and Kidist Valadez.

Besides her beloved husband and children, Steph is also survived by her loving father, Oliver Butler, her sisters Melissa (Adam) Halcom and Merissa (Greg) Ury, as well...

Jun 23, 2026

Maureen Sippel, 83, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Carmel, IN. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a loyal friend. Maureen was born on April 7, 1943 to Donald and Beatrice Shea in Fond du Lac, WI. She was raised on a dairy farm as a middle child, with...

Jun 22, 2026

Shelbyville, Indiana – Gwendolyn Pace, 76, passed while surrounded by family on June 22, 2026. Her outgoing nature, vibrant personality, and most of all, love, will be missed by all who knew her.

Gwen was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on August 6, 1949, to parents John & Geraldine (Cooper) Deeter. She graduated from Howe Carr High School, in 1967. She worked...

Jun 22, 2026

Robert D. Hiatt, 78, of Greenfield, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born on May 2, 1948, in Brownsburg, Indiana, he was born to Robert Biltimier and Dorothy (Portwood) Hiatt. After the passing of his father, Robert was lovingly adopted and raised by Jack Hiatt.

Robert attended North Central High School. On December 22, 1966, he married the love of his...

Jun 22, 2026

Nancy Lou (Ahlgren) Godby, age 83, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. She was with her loving husband and sons as she ascended to Heaven.

She was born on September 29, 1942 to parents Herbert and Dorothy (Hitchcock) Ahlgren in New Britain, CT. Nancy grew up in Middlefield, CT and graduated from Middlefield High School in 1960. Nancy...

Jun 22, 2026

Earlene Maki, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.

Born in Indianapolis to Earl and Mildred Halstead, Earlene grew up in the historic Irvington neighborhood and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Dennis Maki. Their schoolhouse...

Jun 22, 2026

Jun 21, 2026

Miriam Ann Vessels, age 88, of New Palestine passed away June 21, 2026. Miriam was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on May 16, 1938, to Mozelle Ida Goray and Julius Clarence Vessels. She graduated from Gadsden High School in Alabama and went on to earn her Bachelor of Music from Howard College (now Samford University) and her Master of Music from...

Jun 21, 2026

Margaret A. (Burres) May, age 74, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1951 to parents Stephen and Margaret Burres. 

Margie grew up in Broad Ripple and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1969. She attended Ball State University and majored in nursing, which would become her lifelong career. 

During college, she was...

Jun 21, 2026

Kimberly Sue Link, 60, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 21, 2026.

Born on October 21, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kim was the beloved daughter of Wayne Douglas Barrier and Dora LaVerne (Kays) Barrier. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, her caring heart, and the many cherished memories she created with...

Jun 21, 2026

Connie Joan Menke, 79, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on June 21, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1946, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to parents, Gerhard “Jerry” Driewer and Elsie (Deppe) Driewer.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Nebraska. Connie worked as a social worker in Terre Haute while also raising her two sons....

Jun 21, 2026

Jun 20, 2026

Leila M Edwards (Whyde), age 91 of Indianapolis passed away on June 20, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Indianapolis, IN, to her parents George and Blanche Whyde. Leila graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1952.

Leila was a dedicated employee for National City Bank, in Branch Operations. She enjoyed her job and all her co-workers. She...