Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Phyllis A. McClellan
Feb 20, 2026
Phyllis A. McClellan, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Phyllis was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 22, 1934, the only child born to parents, Russell and Lola (Baugh) Brinson. She graduated from Arsenal High School and entered the workforce. She retired from SMC Corporation in 2010, where she worked as an administrative assistant in...
Mr. Marvin "Butch" Walling West
Feb 20, 2026
Marvin "Butch" West, 88, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, on what would have been his 66th wedding anniversary. Just two years after the passing of his beloved wife Janet, Butch has now joined her in eternal rest.
Born to Harold and Martha West in South Bend, Indiana, Butch would go on to attend Wabash College, where...
Richard Carroll Fay
Feb 20, 2026
Richard Carroll Fay, 81, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, determination, and laughter.
Born on February 3, 1945, to Carroll and Georgia (Revelle) Fay, Richard grew up in Joplin, Missouri, as the youngest of four boys. He is preceded in death by his beloved brothers, Robert, George, and Jack. Being the youngest shaped his resilience and wit...
Maria Joann Stotts
Feb 19, 2026
Maria Joann Stotts, 94, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born on March 9, 1931, in Elkhart, Indiana, to parents, Danato Bilancio and Antonia (Vacco) Bilancio.
Maria spent many years as a manicurist at the downtown Athletic Club in Indianapolis as well as other locations around the city. Maria also worked at the Italian Village Restaurant...
Dr. Joseph F. Fitzgerald
Feb 19, 2026
Dr. Joseph F. Fitzgerald passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 90. A pioneering pediatric gastroenterologist, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep Christian faith, Joe lived a life defined by discipline, intellectual rigor, humor, and abiding love for his family.
Joe grew up in Chicago where, by his own account, he had little direction. That changed...
Cheryl Darlene Smith
Feb 19, 2026
Cheryl Darlene Smith,
age 76 of Speedway, Indiana, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Cheryl was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 6, 1949.
Cheryl was a graduate of Decatur Central High School. She worked as a Grinder at Allison Transmission up until her retirement. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoyed taking camping trips,...
Kathleen Drucilla McClellan
Feb 19, 2026
Kathleen Drucilla McClellan, 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. Kathleen was born on July 31, 1935, to Rolland Sprunger and Esther Furman.
Kathleen graduated from Warren Central and moved to Florida in 1987 to work at a dental office. She met the love of her life, George McClellan, and they were married in August of 1989....
James Richard Knose
Feb 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Knose
The consistent themes in the life of Jim Knose were resilience, steadfastness, and tenacity. Jim was born on August 14, 1928. He was the youngest child in a family of 9 children, raised by his mother Emma. He lost his father at a very early age, so he became particularly close to his eldest brother...
Julie Lynn (Delk) Sexton
Feb 19, 2026
Julie Lynn (Delk) Sexton
February 1, 1973 — February 19, 2026, Indianapolis
Julie Lynn Sexton, 53, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 1, 1973 to Robert (Steven) and Kristi Delk.She completed her education at Hamilton Southeastern. Throughout her career, she held positions at several different workplaces until her physical condition prevented her...
Glenn R. Sexton
Feb 19, 2026
Glenn Roy Sexton, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on September 11, 1940, to William (Bill) and Crystal Sexton.
He retired from his position at Wonder Bread Bakery and took on various odd jobs for a few years before choosing to embrace a leisurely lifestyle.
He took great pleasure in visiting yard sales,...
Patricia Ann Garrett
Feb 18, 2026
Patricia Ann Garrett, 90, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at her home in Magnolia Springs Bridgewater in Carmel, Indiana. She was born on January 5, 1936, in Gadsden, Alabama, the daughter of Margaret Louise (Allen) Milner and Clifford E. Robinson. Pat grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, where she married the love of her life, Thomas “Tommy” Garrett, on...
Melinda L. Memmer
Feb 18, 2026
Melinda Lou Memmer, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away February 18th, 2026. She was born January 13th, 1947, in Batesville, Indiana to parents Letha and Millard Harman Jr.
Melinda grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. She continued her education at University of Evansville.
Melinda worked as a medical assistant and office manager for many years, a career in...
Terry R. Schultz
Feb 18, 2026
Terry Robert Schultz, 64, passed away on February 18, 2026. While his passing was sudden, his life was anything but defined by one moment. Terry’s life was beautiful and was instead defined by deep faith, quiet strength, steadiness, humility, and a heart that gave far more than it ever asked for.
Terry showed his love for others and for God not...
Karen Starks
Feb 18, 2026
Karen Starks, 76 died Wednesday, February 18th at her Indianapolis, IN home. Karen was born on September 15, 1949, in Evansville, Indiana, the only child of George and Emma Pauline Dieterle, both deceased.
Karen earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. She was a very much respected educator with Indianapolis Public School beginning as an elementary school...
Margie Elizabeth Knox
Feb 18, 2026
Margie Elizabeth Knox of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away February 18, 2026, at 77 years of age. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lesley Shell, her son, Kevan Knox, her grandchildren, Josephine Anderson, Alexandria Knox, Vincent Knox, her sister, Judy Bentley, and her brothers, Phillip Harmon, and Gene Harmon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Buck and...
Janis Marie Rohrman
Feb 18, 2026
Janis “Dollie” M. Rohrman, passed away on February 18, 2026. Born to Nelle VanTreese in Chicago in 1928, Dollie never claimed to be any older than 39. She was a red-headed spitfire, topping out at a towering 4 feet 9 inches tall with the heart of a lion.
Together with her mother Nelle and brother Jerry VanTreese, they moved to Indianapolis...
Devin S. Kiernan
Feb 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Devin Kiernan
Devin Kiernan of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 42. He was born in Indianapolis on August 17, 1983, to parents David and Stacey Jo (Campbell) Kiernan.
Devin is survived by his sisters, Courtney Kiernan, Samantha Williams, and Cassundra Wanner. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.
Devin...
Jill S. Schnitzmeyer
Feb 17, 2026
Jill S. Schnitzmeyer, 68, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 17, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Emory Raymond Schaeffer and Judith (Aldrich) Schaeffer.
Jill was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her presence was steady and comforting, and she meant more to those who loved her than words can fully express....
Joyce E. Osborn
Feb 17, 2026
Joyce Evelyn Osborn of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to be with her Lord and her loving husband of 71 years with her family by her side. She was born on November 6th, 1930, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Earl and Ruby Taylor.
She was a homemaker who loved caring for her family and was a...
Vessie M. Davis
Feb 17, 2026
Vessie Morl Davis, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away February 17, 2026. Vessie was born in Wild Cherry, Arkansas on January 24, 1939, to parents, Eli Ben Davis and Chestine Staggs Wilkes.
Vessie dedicated 45 years of his life to his work as a machinist, retiring in 2004 after a steadfast career. He took great pride in his work, believing deeply in...
