Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Tamara Jane Kopitzke
Dec 24, 2024
Tamara Jane (Brown) Kopitzke, 69, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Her beloved husband, Fred, and her dear brother, Jim, were by her side, holding her hands. A gentle snowfall swirled outside the morning of Christmas Eve in Burlington, Vermont.
Tamara was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 29, 1955 to Glenn and Marguerite (Hall) Brown. A smart and pretty girl, Tamara...
Anita Laurent
Dec 24, 2024
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David Michael Farmer
Dec 24, 2024
David Michael Farmer, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away in his home surrounded by his wife and children on the morning of December 24, 2024. He was born on July 18, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late V. Galen and Virginia Farmer.
Dave graduated from Broad Ripple High School, class of ‘66, where he met the love of his life, Linda...
James Richard "Jim" Escue
Dec 24, 2024
James Richard “Jim” Escue of Camby, Indiana passed away December 24, 2024, at 89 years old. He was born on May 15, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Jessie Hayden and Cyada (Mandrell) Escue. Jim was retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass where he was a Warehouse Manager. He enjoyed camping, fishing, Auto Races, Square Dancing, and spending time with...
Janet Lou Meyer
Dec 24, 2024
Janet Lou Meyer, 96, of Carmel, Indiana passed away December 24, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Benjamin L. White and Lenore (Matthews) White. The most important thing to Janet was her family. She adored her husband Robert, her four children: Robert Jr., Barbara, Jay, and Brian. She was an adventurous woman and always up for a challenge,...
Helen L. Gross
Dec 23, 2024
Helen Louise (Dunn) Gross, age 84, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, with her loving daughter holding her hand. She was more than just a great mom and wife. She was smart, witty, beautiful on the inside and out and so incredibly giving to all that knew her.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 18, 1940, arriving 15...
Glenna Marie Greathouse
Dec 23, 2024
Glenna Marie Lamberg Greathouse was born December 19, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the proud parents of the late Roy J. and Ann R. Lamberg. Glenna was number five of nine siblings.
At an early age, Glenna professed her faith in Christ and was baptized at Irvington Baptist Church and attended Progressive Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. Michael K....
Shirley Rae Gwin
Dec 23, 2024
Shirley Rae Gwin, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 23, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Raymond and Mildred Sanford.
Known for her friendly demeanor, Shirley never met a stranger. Her lively personality drew people in, making everyone feel as though they were part of her family. It was not uncommon...
Mary Jane Banta
Dec 23, 2024
Mary Jane (Hauersperger) Banta, age 72, died peacefully surrounded by friends and family on December 23, 2024. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother - Mary will always be remembered for her faith, kindness and generosity.
Born in Seymour, Indiana April 30, 1952, Mary wed the love of her life Ed Banta on June 14, 1975. Her teaching career started in 1974...
Danny Ray Jenkins
Dec 23, 2024
Danny Ray Jenkins, age 74 passed away at 12:21pm on Monday, December 23,2024 at Danville Rehabilitation in Danville, Indiana in the Memory Care Unit. He passed away due to his battle with Dementia while holding his daughter’s hand. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky. He was survived by his daughter, Brittany Pedro; son, Daniel Jenkins; brother, Terry Jenkins; and sister,...
Charles Wayne Hodges
Dec 23, 2024
The world lost one of the good guys on the evening of December 23, 2024. We mourn the passing of Wayne Hodges, age 80 years old, of Carmel, Indiana, who died peacefully at home with his wife by his side after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Wayne will be dearly missed by his wife, Pam; son, Stan Hodges (Megan); daughter,...
John Edward Diskin
Dec 23, 2024
John Edward Diskin, 64, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 23, 2024. He was born February 2, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Thomas Patrick and Vera (Tornes) Diskin. He married Kathleen Lynne Edwards on October 23, 1982.
John retired from Arrow Electronics after 40 years of service. John loved to fish...
Laura Grace "Audie" Saillant Hall
Dec 22, 2024
Audie Hall of Indianapolis passed away quietly on December 22nd at the age of 74, succumbing to a lengthy illness she battled relentlessly. She was a supermom, a wife (also super), a teacher, a sister, an aunt, a grammy, a hostess, a nurturer to homeless animals, a Certified Master Gardener, and everybody’s best friend, always offering kind supportive words, big...
Velma Joan Bush
Dec 22, 2024
Velma Joan Bush
83 of Speedway, Indiana, passed away on December 22, 2024. Velma was born on March 1, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Barney and Helen Whiteley. She was retired from Shephard Poorman. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Bush, children, Dan (Rachel) Bush and Dawn (Matthew) Craig, brother, Raymond (Brenda) Whiteley, six grandchildren and two great...
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Norus
Dec 21, 2024
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Norus, 76 of Westfield, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. Peggy was born January 31, 1948 in Detroit, MI to the late Gilbert and Germaine Diegel. She was a devoted member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday, January 4 at...
Ryan W. Farrell
Dec 21, 2024
Ryan William Farrell, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1976 In Minneapolis, MN, the son of William and Maureen Farrell. He was a graduate of Carmel High School and Purdue University.
Ryan’s greatest joys in life were his many friends and his love of Minnesota sports, including the Vikings, Twins, the Wild,...
Diane Sweeney
Dec 21, 2024
McCordsville, Indiana – Diane Sweeney, 78, passed away on December 21, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Her bravery, unwavering faith, and love will be forever cherished.
Diane was born on October 7, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana, to parents James B. & Helen (May) Fisher. She graduated from Chrysler High School in New Castle before attending Butler University. Diane...
Dennis "Denny" Rance
Dec 21, 2024
Dennis Ray “Denny” Rance, 78, entered into God’s Heavenly Kingdom on December 21st, 2024. He was born December 11th, 1946, in Thorntown, Indiana to parents Guy Rance and Juanita (Spurlock) Hoover.
Denny proudly served his country in the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, he served on the USS Shadwell. On May 8th, 1982, Denny married the love...
Myrtle "Jane" Bennett
Dec 21, 2024
Myrtle Jane Bennett, 92, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 24, 1932, in Oriole, Perry County, Indiana, Jane lived a life of devotion to family, faith, and community.
Jane married her beloved husband, Dr. Donald Dean Bennett, on July 19, 1952, in Charlestown, Indiana. Together, they shared...
Lois Eileen Adams
Dec 21, 2024
Lois Eileen Adams, age 89 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning, December 21, 2024.
Lois was born on April 10, 1935 in Wayne County, Indiana, a daughter of Clyde Kenneth and Mary Ellen (Sapp) Adams. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister Martha, one brother Louis Adams and one sister Sadie in infancy.
She is survived by...
