Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Jan Ogle
Jun 10, 2026
Janet “Jan” Louise Houghland Ogle, 86, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on June 10, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1939, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late James Franklin Houghland and Lucy Elizabeth Perigo Houghland.
Jan retired from AT&T. Prior to that she worked in the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband...
Betty L Bever
Jun 9, 2026
Betty Louise Hale Bever
Betty Louise (Hale) Bever passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born on March 10, 1935, in Owsley County, Kentucky, Betty was the daughter of Clarence and Frances (Stidham) Hale. During her childhood, her family relocated to Milton, Indiana, where she spent her formative years.
Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Wanna Jean Quillman
Jun 9, 2026
Wanna Jean Quillman, 95 passed away Tuesday June 9, 2026.
She was born on June 12, 1930 in Kirkwood Missouri to Louis Wilhem Otto Niederbrock and Elenora Sophie (Bisner) Niederbrock. She has resided in Indianapolis for the last 72 years.
She leaves behind three children, Cynthia Austin, Terry Quillman (Carol) and Jane Ann Walker (Craig). Her husband Clifford Quillman and son Gary...
Kathleen J. Johnston
Jun 9, 2026
Kathleen J. Johnston, 84, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Patricia Heidbrink & Edward Jacoby, and was the first of three girls.
A proud graduate of Scecina Catholic High School in Indianapolis in 1959, Kathleen initially pursued studies in nursing before obtaining her sociology degree from Purdue University. Her professional journey...
Annabelle Gough
Jun 9, 2026
Born to Syrian Immigrants in 1929, during the beginning of the Great Depression, Annabelle was raised on East Brookside Avenue in Indianapolis with her parents and three brothers, where they worked at the family’s neighborhood grocery store. While in high school, she worked loading rail cars supporting the war effort of WWII and later as a part-time paid intern with...
Donald Burl Havlin
Jun 9, 2026
Donald Burl Havlin, 74, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026.
Born on August 8, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Don spent his life bringing laughter, music, and joy to everyone around him. A proud and decorated Vietnam Veteran, he served honorably in the United States Army and carried that pride with him throughout his life.
Don was an exceptionally...
Glen Dale Waldrup
Jun 9, 2026
Glen Dale Waldrup, age 77 of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026, in the comfort of his own home with his loving family by his side.
Glen was born on November 1, 1948, in Murray, Kentucky a son of Clement James Waldrup and Iva Nell (Duncan) Croft. Glen is preceded in death by his father: Clement...
James L. Egner
Jun 9, 2026
James L. Egner, “Jim,” 83, of Greenwood, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1942, in Pomeroy, Washington, to Albert and Alvena (Land) Egner. Jim graduated from Howe High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1960.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1967. He dedicated...
Susan Young Caron
Jun 9, 2026
Susan Young Caron, 81, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2026 after a prolonged battle with vascular dementia. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Born January 21, 1945, Susan lived a life full of warm friendship, lively conversation, and an unmistakable gift of spreading joy.
To know Susan was to be welcomed. A true social butterfly,...
Judith Rae Donahue
Jun 9, 2026
Judith Rae Donahue, age 84 of Indianapolis passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Judy was born on July 12, 1941 in Indianapolis.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Floral Park Cemetery.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the graveside service, Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM...
David Lee Muldrow
Jun 8, 2026
David Lee Muldrow August 8, 1946 – June 8, 2026
"An elderly man's death is like burning an entire library." — Ivorian Proverb
David Lee Muldrow, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, therapist, teacher, and healer, David spent his life helping others find their way...
Darlene Rose Pierpont
Jun 8, 2026
Darlene Rose Pierpont passed away June 8, 2026, at age 73 just 17 days shy of her 74th birthday. She was born on June 25, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Peggy (Throneburg) Crabb. In years past, she enjoyed bowling with her husband, her dogs, and spending quality time with her family, especially the grandchildren, and great...
Mark Paxton Waters
Jun 7, 2026
Paxton Waters of Carmel passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 74, after a brief illness. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on January 10, 1952. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Rosemary Waters, on March 24, 2025.
Paxton and Rosemary married on July 19, 1974 and were inseparable for five decades....
Mildred Hart
Jun 7, 2026
Mildred Buster Hart, an indominable soul, passed away at an assisted living facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 7, 2026, at age 100. Mildred was born on January 26, 1926, to Charles and Rae (Bryan) Buster in Wilmington, Ohio. She and her siblings attended the segregated Midland Elementary School, of which her Uncle Squire Buster was the principal. (Tellingly, her...
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Holmes
Jun 7, 2026
Kathleen M. “Kathy” Holmes, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026.
Kathy was born on July 15, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Joseph Holmes and Elizabeth (Ginney) Holmes. She was preceded in death by both of her parents.
A woman of deep and abiding faith, Kathy’s Catholic beliefs were the foundation of her life. She generously...
Joyce "Anne" Walls
Jun 6, 2026
Joyce F. Walls, affectionately known as Anne, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Westfield, Indiana, at the age of 91. Born Marian Joyce Forrester on August 26, 1934, in Iva, South Carolina, she lived a life marked by deep faith, dedicated service, and profound love for her family.
Anne’s early years were spent on a farm in Barnes Station...
Barbara Lee Netzke
Jun 6, 2026
Barbara Lee Netzke, age 77 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Saturday night, June 6, 2026.
Barbara was born on January 15, 1949 in Springfield, IL, a daughter of William Harland and Nellie Mae (Ellis) Chappel. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Barbara was the youngest of five children: Opal, William, Clarence, Shirley and Barbara.
She is preceded in death by...
Gayle Ann Parke
Jun 6, 2026
GAYLE ANN PARKE
Gayle was born on February 28, 1942, in Elyria, Ohio to Mack and Jean Salladay. She grew up in Elyria and graduated from Elyria High School in 1960. She then attended Miami University, majoring in Education. After graduation in 1964, and a summer in Europe, Gayle taught World Cultures at Canon-McMillan High School in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Gayle married Bob,...
Jerry Lee Weddle, Sr.
Jun 6, 2026
Jerry Lee Weddle, Sr., a dedicated heavy equipment operator for 54 years and a man known for his hard work, integrity, and devotion to his family, passed away on June 6, 2026, in Avon, Indiana. Born on January 6, 1943, in Indianapolis, Jerry lived a life marked by commitment and love, both in his professional career and within his family...
Debra Ann Dixon
Jun 6, 2026
Debra Ann "Debe" Dixon passed away on the morning of June 6th. After a hard fought battle with cancer, she decided to go peacefully into the arms of her Lord. Debe is survived by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Dixon; daughter, Courtney Wiser (Justin); grandchildren, Jacob, Ari, and Ben Wiser; mother, Jo Ellen Yerkes; sister, Dina Walsh (Thomas); brother, Donald Yerkes...
