Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Linda Kay Button
Dec 21, 2025
Linda K. Button was born on April 3, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Tom and Kay Whitcomb. Seven and a half years later she welcomed her only sibling, Mark. The family grew up on the North side of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Linda was a member of the first Senior class graduating from the brand new North Central High School building in 1964....
Jack Dan
Dec 20, 2025
Jack Dan, age 96, passed away December 20, 2025, He was born July 31, 1929 to Samuel and Ruth Dan.
He attended John Strange Elementary School and Broad Ripple High School where he ran on the track team.
After graduation, Jack joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving from 1948 to 1952, including participating in the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin Campaign in Northern Korea as a...
Keymanee "Key" Rippy
Dec 20, 2025
Keymanee Katrell Rippy, lovingly known to all as “Key,” was a bright light whose life was filled with love, ambition, and deep purpose. On December 20, 2025, that light was tragically taken from us, leaving behind a heartbreak that words can hardly express and a void that will never be filled.
Keymanee was born on November 8, 2002, in Indianapolis, Indiana,...
Mitsue Riccardo
Dec 20, 2025
Mitsue (Horiuchi) Riccardo, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in McCordsville, Indiana, on December 20, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1950, in Shizuoka, Japan, to Takashi and Mariko Horiuchi.
Mitsue was the beloved and devoted wife of Richard Riccardo, who preceded her in death. Together, they shared nearly 56 years of marriage--a partnership filled with love, loyalty, and...
Marcia Belle Heaton
Dec 20, 2025
Marcia Belle VanTreese Romeril Heaton, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Marcia (“Marti”) was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, daughter, and friend. She was adored by all who knew her, known especially for her good nature, great sense of humor & wit, and love & devotion for her family and friends.
Marcia was born on June...
Wolfgang Wahlers
Dec 19, 2025
Wolfgang Wahlers passed away on December 19th, 2025. He was born on December 9th, 1942, in Goslar, Germany.
At 22 years old, Wolfgang immigrated to the United States from Germany on August 30th, 1965. He later made his home in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and perseverance. On November 6th, 2018, Wolfgang proudly became...
Joy Sharon Sullender
Dec 19, 2025
Joy Sharon Barkman Sullender, age 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away in her home under hospice care on December 19, 2025. Joy was born on April 9, 1932, in Spencer, Indiana, the fifth child of Fred and Edith (Parrish) and was later adopted at age nine (9) by Hollice Barkman after the death of her mother and father.
Mrs. Sullender received...
Richard Douglas Sharp
Dec 19, 2025
Richard Douglas Sharp, 77, was born on April 25, 1948, in Terre Haute to John Edward Sharp and Velma Jane Sharp.
Rich graduated from Southport High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Purdue University. He went on to work in retail and commercial lighting and design. After retirement he enjoyed sharing his expertise while working at Sullivan...
Hattie Louise Taylor
Dec 19, 2025
Our cherished mother, Hattie Louise Ross Taylor, was born on February 4, 1934, in the small town of Lena, Mississippi. She began her journey as the tenth of eleven children in the loving home of Ollie B. and Lodus Sparkman Ross. Her early years were shaped by the warmth and closeness of a large family, and she was affectionately known...
Mary Wheaton Tylman
Dec 19, 2025
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John "Jack" Legener
Dec 19, 2025
John B. “Jack” Legener, 96 of Carmel, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. Jack was born March 27, 1929 in Green Bay, WI to the late John L. and Anna Bertrand Legener. He was a 1951 graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Finance. From 1952-1955 Jack served in the US Army-Finance Corp during the Korean War.
Jack...
Ronald Edward Turner
Dec 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Edward Turner, 78, of Indianapolis on December 19, 2025. Ronald was born February 22, 1947 to Joseph Harlan Turner and Emma Katherine "Kay" Turner (Lawrence).
A true patriot, Ronald enlisted in the Army and served dutifully in the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, Ronald found work as a...
Kenneth Allen Chambers
Dec 18, 2025
Kenneth Allen “Allen” Chambers, age 70, of Indiana, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Plainfield Healthcare Center in Plainfield, Indiana. He was born on April 7, 1955, in Bloomington, Indiana.
Allen was a devoted and loving father whose greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his daughter, Laura Chambers Snider, and son-in-law, Daman Snider; his stepson, James Duncan;...
Martha Jane White
Dec 18, 2025
Martha Jane White, age 84 of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, December 18, 2025 in the comfort of her own home.
Martha was born on April 9, 1941 in Indianapolis.
Throughout her working career, she worked as a cook in food service at the children's bureau in Indianapolis.
Martha loved music, serving people, her cocktails, traveling and riding motorcycles.
Most importantly...
Richard Alan Evans
Dec 18, 2025
Richard Alan Evans, age 70, of Carmel, Indiana, was called home on December 18.
Richard was the son of John and Janet Evans and was raised in Richmond, Indiana. He attended Richmond High School and furthered his education at Indiana Technical College.
A true craftsman in every sense, Richard was known for his strong work ethic, skilled hands, and pride in doing...
Merle Hennessee
Dec 18, 2025
Pendleton, Indiana – E. Merle Hennessee, 87, passed away peacefully after being comforted by her family on December 18, 2025.
Merle was born on September 27, 1938, to parents Ralph & Iva (Canady) Perkins in Lyons, Indiana. She graduated from Arsenal Tech high school and worked as an office manager for Glendale Mall for over 25 years. Most importantly, she met...
Mary Jane Roth
Dec 18, 2025
Mary Jane Roth (nee Browne), retired teacher and former President of the Carmel Arts Council, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at home after a courageous, stoical, three-year battle with bulbar ALS. The Carmel Indiana resident was 69.
Born in Cincinnati Ohio, May 21, 1956, Mary Jane was a graduate of Summit Country Day School in Cincinnati, Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College, and Xavier...
Ms. Lezlie M. Burnett
Dec 18, 2025
Lezlie Maureen Burnett, daughter of Leonard and Patricia Burnett, was born June 2, 1966, in Indianapolis, IN
She was educated at the Hilltop Development School.
Lezlie was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church
Lezlie was a happy person who loved to play games, dance, and, most of all, she loved playing Uno. Her great love was Michael Jackson.
Lezlie departed this life on...
Joan M. Norton Eckert
Dec 17, 2025
Joan Marie Norton Eckert of Westfield, IN, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a woman whose life was a powerful example of love, resilience, and quiet strength.
Joan was born in Woodside, NY, on September 17, 1935, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Ruth (Devereaux) Greaney,...
Jeanne Hamilton Rono
Dec 17, 2025
Jeanne Hamilton Rono, age 81 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Wednesday afternoon December 17, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Saturday December 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with funeral service following at 1:00 PM at Flanner Buchanan - Floral Park located at 425 N. Holt Rd, Indianapolis, 46222.
Burial will follow at Floral Park Cemetery.
Jeanne was born...
