Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Dorothy E. Childs
Apr 6, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” E. Childs, 86, of Indianapolis/Greenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with dementia.
Dottie was born March 2, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up in Stringtown, a historic neighborhood on the near westside of Indianapolis. She lived a life defined by warmth, strength, perseverance and an unwavering love...
Carol J. Powell
Apr 6, 2026
Carol J. Powell, a devoted Christian and loving soul, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, in Anderson, Indiana. Born on October 10, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Carol's life was a testament to faith, family, and the quiet strength found in devotion.
A woman whose heart was rooted deeply in her Christian faith, Carol found great comfort and joy in...
Foai Maletino Unutoa
Apr 6, 2026
Foai Maletino Unutoa, 69, of Fortville, Indiana, passed away on April 6, 2026. Foai was born on January 20, 1957, to Maletino and Inosia Setefano.
Foai lived a life rooted deeply in faith, love, and hospitality. Her relationship with God was the center of her life, and she never missed an opportunity to share about God’s goodness with those around her....
Phyllis N. Willetts
Apr 6, 2026
Phyllis Norene Willetts, of Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the age of 95. Phyllis’ passing arrived 24 hours before her 75th Wedding Anniversary. We are at peace knowing her and her husband were reunited in time for their anniversary.
Phyllis was born on July 29,1930, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was united in marriage to...
Connie Jo Sloan
Apr 6, 2026
Connie Jo Sloan, Age 85, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026 with her family by her side.
Connie was born September 10, 1940 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Esther and Harold Hartley and the oldest of 5 children. She graduated from Patoka High School in 1958 and worked at the Tastee Freeze for a year waiting...
Thomas Francis McKenna
Apr 6, 2026
Thomas Francis Aloysius McKenna shuffled off his mortal coil on April 6, 2026.
Many words have been used to describe Tom McKenna: Loud. Witty. Fiery. Dedicated. Passionate. Funny. As you’re about to learn, he loved intensely, whether it was his family and friends, music, college sports, the written word, naps, or the state of Indiana.
Tom was born in a small town...
Robert "Bob" H. DaPrato
Apr 5, 2026
Robert “Bob” H. DaPrato, 80, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1945, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Robert F. DaPrato and the late Marcella “Sally” Rains.
Bob was raised primarily by his mother and his grandparents, Humbert and Julia DaPrato.
He grew up in Celina, where he attended Immaculate...
Victoria Hodell Auld
Apr 5, 2026
Victoria Hodell Auld, 81, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully early Easter morning, April 5, 2026, after a nearly five-year battle with cancer, which she fought with grace and unwavering faith. She was born on November 15, 1944, to her late parents, Robert D. and Lorene Hodell.
Victoria lived the majority of her life in Fort Wayne, graduating from Elmhurst High...
Evelyn M. Smith
Apr 5, 2026
With deep gratitude for a life so well lived, we celebrate the homecoming of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful servant of God. Evelyn Smith was born November 17, 1928 and entered the life eternal on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Her life was marked by unwavering faith and deep love for her family, especially her husband Richard Smith who...
Eugene P. Bone
Apr 4, 2026
Gene passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2026, at the age of 90.
Gene Bone was born the son of Bert and Regina Bone, in Portland, Indiana, on October 20, 1935. Gene graduated from Portland High School in 1953. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and did 6 years of service in aviation. Gene worked for the Teamsters Union...
Frederick Leonard Doerr III
Apr 4, 2026
Frederick Leonard Doerr III, of Greenfield, Indiana, formerly of the West Side of Indianapolis passed away on Saturday evening, April 4, 2026.
Fred was born on May 6, 1973 in Indianapolis, a son of his father Frederick Leonard Doerr II and his mother Michelle (Murphy) Perkins.
Fred is preceded in death by his father: Frederick Leonard Doerr II.
He is survived by his...
Lizzie Jean Stevenson
Apr 4, 2026
Lizzie Jean Stevenson was born in Tchula, Mississippi on February 7, 1948, and passed peacefully at home on April 4, 2026. She was one of nine children of Charlie and Amanda Lacy. As a child, she was always interested in Nursing, she enjoyed being with her brothers and sisters. She enjoyed much laughter, games, dancing, and church. She finished high...
Jared Austin Altmeyer
Apr 4, 2026
Jared Austin Altmeyer
39 of Avon, Indiana, passed away on April 4, 2026. Jared was born on August 27, 1986, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jared was a 2005 graduate of Ben Davis High School. Jared was an owner of Altmeyer Lawncare. Jared is survived by his wife Amber R. Altmeyer, children Adriana Altmeyer, Alexia, Bryson and Avery, parents Carol and Gerald Altmeyer,...
Jeffrey P. Miller
Apr 4, 2026
It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeffrey P. Miller, a revered educator, leader, and cherished soul, born September 7, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, who departed this life suddenly on April 4, 2026, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. Jeffrey’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering commitment to learning, leadership, and the...
Jonathan Ray Maci
Apr 3, 2026
Some people build buildings.
Jon Maci built people, traditions, and a family that will continue his legacy of love.
Jonathan Ray “Jon” Maci, 68, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on April 3, 2026.
Born in Indianapolis on May 12, 1957, Jon grew into the kind of man who never hesitated to help. Whether it was a youth sports team needing a coach or...
Timothy Curtis Joyce
Apr 3, 2026
Timothy C. Joyce, “Tim or TJ”, 70, died April 3, 2026, in Indianapolis from complications after surgery. He loved his daughters fiercely, had a brilliant political mind, and devoted his professional life to public service, achieving high levels of influence without compromising his commitment to humility, humor, or appreciation of those around him.
Born on November 29, 1955, in Rushville, Indiana,...
Brian Richard Stewart
Apr 2, 2026
Brian Richard Stewart, 75, Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 2, 2026, peacefully in his sleep. Brian was born January 2, 1951, in London, England to Helen and Bernard Stewart.
Brian completed 2 years’ service in the Royal Army before moving to America in the pursuit of a lifelong journey in auto racing. He worked for major race teams and travelled...
Pirjo Birgitta Jala
Apr 2, 2026
Pirjo Birgitta (Taipale) Jala, 89, of Westfield, Indiana, peacefully passed away at home on April 2, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1936, in Lahti, Finland, to her late parents, Veikko Taipale and Elsa (Satama) Taipale. On July 29, 1956, she married Jorma Jala, and they shared many wonderful years together until his passing in 2008.
Pirjo worked as an...
Ronald Raymond Paye
Apr 1, 2026
Ronald Raymond Paye of Indianapolis, Indiana, was a Chief Warrant Officer (one bad ass Cobra helicopter pilot), who unexpectedly passed away in his home on April 1, 2026, at 81 years of age. After serving two tours in Vietnam—the first as one of “the few and the proud,” as a Marine, and the second as an Army Cobra pilot—spending a...
Marlin D. Austin
Apr 1, 2026
Marlin D. Austin, of 78 of Speedway, Indiana passed away April 1, 2026, at home. He was born October 10, 1947, to the late Ralph and Cora Austin, in Washington, Indiana.
Marlin married his loving wife Betty on August 5,1967 and she survives. He is also survived by his Son, Erik Austin, Daughter-in-law, Rebecca Austin and Granddaughter, Athena Austin of Indianapolis,...
