Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Stan Shafer
Mar 6, 2026
Stan Shafer, a 61-year-old resident of Nashville, Indiana, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born on November 6, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Stan was the son of Margaret Drennen and Stanley Shafer.
Stan was a man whose generosity, compassion, and strength touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. Raised in Indianapolis, Stan graduated from Warren Central High School...
Ruth Davis
Mar 6, 2026
Plainfield, Indiana – Ruth Davis, 91, passed away on March 6, 2026, while being comforted by her friends and family. Her kindness, her giving nature, and most of all, her love, will be forever missed by all who knew her.
Ruth was born in Augsburg, Germany, to parents Franz & Anna (Huber) Heinlin, on May 28, 1934. Ruth worked as a...
Michael "Mike" "Loser William Pothast
Mar 6, 2026
“Loser” also known as Michael William Pothast born November 03, 1951, in Indianapolis Indiana. His parents Kenneth and Edith Pothast raised three wonderful children Michael, Grouch, and Daniel. Michael leaves behind a Son Neven Murphy, Stepchildren Neva Alexander, Emily Matthews, Seth Pendleton as well as multiple, multiple grandchildren. Michael’s beloved wife Tamara Pothast “Lil Bit” proceeded him in death as...
Patricia Ann Fox
Mar 5, 2026
Patricia Fox passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving children.
Born on May 5, 1935 in Indianapolis, she lived the majority of her life in Indiana. She was a proud mother of six children who was the heart of every family gathering. A kind and loving soul who made a great impression on all she met. “Nana’s”...
Leslee T. Babbitt
Mar 5, 2026
Leslee T. Babbitt, 84, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on March 5, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1941, in Staten Island, New York, to the late Lester and Anne Louise Earl.
Leslee was known for her unwavering faith and warm spirit. She carried her faith in God at the center of her journey. She fostered a home filled with...
Robert A. Lewis
Mar 5, 2026
Robert Allan Lewis, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 5, 2026, after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Allan and Dorothy Lewis, Bob was a dedicated husband, father, new grandfather, brother and friend who brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.
Growing up, Bob could regularly be found building...
Robin Edward Funk
Mar 4, 2026
Robin Funk, 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 4, 2026. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Robin spent his life dedicated to service, family, and community.
Robin proudly served as a Marion County sheriff retiring as a colonel and later as the chief of the Washington Township Fire Department in Indianapolis. He later continued his career as Head of Security at...
Georg Bloch
Mar 4, 2026
Georg Bloch, 77, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1949 to parents, Jakob Bloch and Theresia (Mueller) Bloch. Georg married the love of his life, Linda (Laatsch) Bloch, on April 28, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois and they enjoyed 46 years of marriage before his passing.
Georg was born in a displaced persons...
Curtis S. Young
Mar 4, 2026
Curtis S. Young of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away March 4, 2026, at 90 years of age. He was born on August 15, 1935, to the late Everett and Helen (Flenner) Young. Curtis worked for Conrail as both a Track Builder and also worked in the mailroom at Union Station here in Indianapolis, Indiana which his son has many fond memories...
Sue Ellen BeMiller
Mar 4, 2026
Sue Ellen BeMiller, born Sue Ellen Amt, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 80. A proud daughter of Elkhart, Indiana, where she attended Jimtown High School, Sue grew up to become a woman of warmth, purpose, and an unmistakable smile that made everyone around her feel at home.
Sue built a distinguished career in Human Resources,...
Darell E. "Gene" Zink, Jr
Mar 4, 2026
On March 4, 2026, Darell E. “Gene” Zink, Jr., died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 79. Born on July 29, 1946, in Houston, Texas, Gene was the son of the late Darell Sr. and Lois Ruth (Ingalls) Zink. From an early age, Gene displayed a deep sense of curiosity, determination, and leadership; qualities that would later distinguish...
William I. Nester
Mar 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved one, William I. Nester who passed away on March 3, 2026 at the age of 70. Bill was born on January 1, 1956 in Indianapolis Indiana to Paul and Pauline (Knarzer). He is survived by his wife Reda (Sharp) sons Aaron (Stef), Shane Nester. Grandchildren Kyle and...
Geoffrey W. Little
Mar 3, 2026
Geoffrey William Little, aged 92, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in his home in Carmel, Indiana. Born on April 10, 1933, in Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire, England, Geoffrey was a man of quiet strength and enduring love.
Geoffrey was a dedicated family man and a supportive friend. He married his beloved wife, Margaret (Probert), in 1956....
Benny G. Banayote Jr.
Mar 3, 2026
Benny G Banayote Jr. died peacefully in his home on March 3rd, 2026. He is survived by his two sons, Rob (Julie) & Joe (Linda) Banayote, grandchildren, Anthony, Tia, Kyle, George & Zack. He was the proud great-grandfather to six lovely granddaughters & two grandsons. All of whom brought him great joy.
Benny Jr. was born May 29th, 1936, to Benny...
Amador Maldonado Cruz
Mar 3, 2026
Amador Maldonado Cruz,
77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026.
Born on February 20, 1949, in Acámbaro, Mexico, Amador was the beloved son of the late Eduardo Maldonado Velasquez and Francisca Sanchez Cruz. He is survived by his children—Joel, Luis, Rene, Guadalupe, and Ana—along with nineteen grandchildren, ten great‑grandchildren, and several siblings. His family was his greatest pride...
Jean Marion Herder
Mar 3, 2026
Jean Marion Peterson Herder passed away on March 3, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. Born on January 16, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, Jean was 85 years old when she died.
Jean grew up on the north side of Chicago in the Swedish area now known as Andersonville. It was a multi-generational household with Jean, her parents, Oscar and Joan Peterson, and her...
Donald R. Sloan
Mar 3, 2026
Donald Ray Sloan, Age 88, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 at home with his family.
Don was born October 12, 1937 in Patoka, Indiana, the son of Henry and Eleanor Sloan in the front bedroom of the house he grew up in. He graduated from Patoka High School in 1955, then went on to Purdue University,...
Jared Steven Guhl
Mar 2, 2026
Jared Steven Guhl, 31, of Largo, Florida, passed away on March 2, 2026.
Jared was born on May 22, 1994, to Steven Guhl and Laura (Guhl) Wilson. He graduated from Heritage Christian School in 2012 and went on to attend Grace College in Warsaw, Indiana. Jared was known for his remarkable intelligence from a young age, scoring extremely high on scholastic...
Kinsley Lynne Gruss
Mar 2, 2026
Kinsley Lynne Gruss, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was born on July 25, 2007, and passed away on March 2, 2026. Kinsley was a beautiful girl inside and out. Though her time here was far too short, Kinsley’s life touched the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Kinsley attended Franklin Central High School, graduating in 2025. During her time there, she...
Scott A. Jones
Mar 2, 2026
Scott A. Jones of Carmel, IN, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on April 6, 1961, to parents, Lewis and Martha (Bishop) Jones. He was the youngest of five brothers.
He is survived by sons, Tyler L. Jones, Nicholas K. Jones, and by brothers William (“Bill”) R. Jones and Gregory...
