Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Gus Mavrikis
Feb 17, 2026
A very much loved husband, father, grandfather, Thomas Mavrikis, 88 of Carmel, Indiana passed away peacefully with his family and friends present at his side.
He was born November 30, 1937 in Perista, Greece and carried his Greek heritage with pride throughout his life. He was sent to America at the age of 13 to avoid the war in Greece. He...
Dr. H. Lane Ferree
Feb 17, 2026
Harry Lane Ferree, M.D., of Indianapolis, died February 17, 2026 at home. He was 88 years old.
Dr. Ferree was born May 21, 1937, in Indianapolis. He was the son of the late Edwin H. Ferree and Helen Schaumleffel Ferree and the brother of the late Thomas H. Ferree. He was a graduate of Shortridge High School, Wabash College, where he...
Rev. William Joseph Bean
Feb 16, 2026
REV. WILLIAM JOSEPH BEAN passed from his earthly life of 83 years on February 16, 2026, at his home in Alexandria, Tennessee, attended by his wife, Martha. Born to Rev. Joe L. and Dorothy Walker Bean, his early childhood and teenage years were lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Indiana as a “PK” (pastor’s kid). Bill, as he was best...
Catherine M. Szakel
Feb 16, 2026
Catherine Mae (Radez) Szakel 93 of Plainfield, Indiana passed away February 16, 2026. She was married to Louis M. Szakel for 58 years until his passing in 2010. Catherine had seven children, two of whom preceded her in death: Michael and Anthony. Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, and a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived...
Karen Sue (Susie) Lay
Feb 16, 2026
Karen Sue (Susie) Lay, age 78, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on February 16th 2026.
Susie was a 1965 graduate of Arlington High School in Indianapolis, IN. She had many positions with Royal Pin, where she ended her career as bookkeeper.
Susie was an active member in the bowling community and was on many leagues during her lifetime. She was a member...
Michael L. O'Brien
Feb 15, 2026
Michael L. O'Brien, a dedicated Iron Worker and esteemed welder, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Indianapolis, where he was born on November 29, 1943. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, family devotion, and cherished memories that will endure in the hearts of those who knew him.
With over 50 years of experience in his trade, Michael was...
David J. Sosinsky
Feb 15, 2026
David “Dave” Sosinsky of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 15, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born on November 29, 1957, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to John and Mary Sosinsky. He was a proud older brother to his sister, Michelle Sosinsky.
As a young man, Dave attended the University of Toronto, where he met...
Cleo Marie Morris
Feb 15, 2026
Cleo Marie Morris of Plainfield, Indiana passed away February 15, 2026, at 79 years of age. She was born June 25, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Rolland J. and Charlotte Ester (Cunningham) Gorrell. Cleo enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, gardening, spending time and caring for her family and others. She had a deep devotion to her spiritual life, spending...
Joan Betty Van Wyk
Feb 15, 2026
Joan Betty Van Wyk, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 15. She was 93.
Joan was the eldest child of John and Betty Weiler and grew up with her two younger siblings on the family owned and operated Rochelle Park Dairy Farm in northern New Jersey, just ten miles from New York City. Despite...
William Larkin Begley
Feb 14, 2026
William Larkin Begley, 87, passed away Saturday, February 14th, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Bill, as he was called by family and friends, was called to preach at a young age. He lived his long life serving Jesus and teaching his family and others about scripture. He especially loved to teach about Bible prophecy.
As a child he would...
Patricia J. Steelman
Feb 14, 2026
Patricia “Pat” J. Steelman,
age 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her residence in Carmel, Indiana. Pat was the daughter of the late Alec Ilie Oltean and the late Mattie Emelie Rose. She was one of six children.
Pat married Floyd “Max” Steelman, Jr. in 1984. They spent 26 wonderful years...
Julie Ellen Moore
Feb 14, 2026
Julie Moore, 64, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on February 14, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on September 7, 1961, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Jack and Ann Moore.
Julie lived a full, beautiful life — one defined by kindness, laughter, and a love that touched everyone who knew her. She never met a stranger, and her...
Deborah Lynn Haner
Feb 14, 2026
Deborah Lynn Haner (Annarino), 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on February 14, 2026, in Greenfield, Indiana. Born on March 16, 1960, to Michael Annarino and Judith Brewer, Deborah spent her life in the United States, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and friends.
Deborah began her career as a nighttime clerk at Community...
Pamala Brinegar
Feb 13, 2026
Pamala Brinegar, 64, left this world too soon on February 13th , 2026. She was born December 15th , 1961, in Linton, Indiana, to parents Jack and Patricia Brinegar.
Pamala grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Howe high school.
She worked for General Casualty Insurance for many years.
Pam was a vibrant, loving woman with a big heart, and cared deeply for...
Mr. Derek Lee White
Feb 13, 2026
Derek Lee White, 47, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 13, 2026. Derek was born on June 19, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Randy Lee White and Lisa Lynn White. Derek graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1996. He was a career semi driver, his last 12 years being at UPS, as well as “A SEMI professional race...
Ruth Coffman
Feb 13, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Ruth Coffman, 80, passed away on February 13, 2026. An amazing woman and mother, her love and kindness will be forever missed.
Ruth was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on October 14, 1945, to parents William and Sarah (Campbell) Napier. A hard worker and independent woman, Ruth worked as a machinist for Diamond Chain for forty-one years before retiring...
Curtis Eugene Daugherty
Feb 13, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Curtis Daugherty was born on November 9, 1941, to parents Cloyce Clyde & Edna (Wingard) Daugherty in Logansport, Indiana. On February 13, 2026, Curt joined his beloved Patricia in Heaven.
He worked for many years as a supervisor at Firestone Industries in Noblesville, retiring in 2007. He married his beloved Patricia on October 10, 1964, and they celebrated...
Kum Suk Ellis
Feb 13, 2026
Kum Suk Ellis, 73, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away at her home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Kum Suk was born on December 13, 1952, and grew up in a small village in Gwangju, where she was raised alongside her three brothers and three sisters. Her mother was fierce and strong-willed, and her father was soft-spoken, patient,...
Jerry "JP" McCamey
Feb 13, 2026
Jerry Prade "JP" McCamey, age 93, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Autumn Place in Columbus.
JP was born to Clarence Ivy and Frances Louise (Keeling) McCamey on June 29, 1932, in Waco, Texas. After high school, JP went on to attend college at Baylor University. JP was united in marriage to Elsie Kirkland on June 13,...
Kenneth "Ken" William Kolmerten
Feb 13, 2026
Kenneth W. Kolmerten passed away on 02/13/2026 at the age of 96. Ken was born in Fort Wayne, IN on 09/02/1929 to Elmer and Emma Kolmerten, who preceded him in death. His brother Stanley (Cleo) Kolmerten, sister Dorothy Kolmerten, and his wife of 38 years, Ann, also preceded him in death.
Ken was a graduate of Purdue University. He served in...
