Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Betty Lou Payton
Jun 27, 2026
Betty Lou Payton of Rushville, Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 27, 2026, at 88 years of age. She was born February 1, 1938, in Holland, Missouri to the late Jack Cooper and Ethel (Lawrence) Cooper Elliott. Betty enjoyed fishing, gardening, collecting dolls, and spending time with her family. She was dearly...
Margaret E. Overman
Jun 27, 2026
On 12/17/1927, Maude and Walter Wiese welcomed a little baby girl into their home. They called her Margaret. Margaret was raised on a farm in Carmel, Indiana area where her father worked as the foreman of this farm. As she grew, she developed a love for the animals that were on the farm. She loved being outside and helping her...
Charlene Leora Parks
Jun 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Charlene Leora Parks
September 11, 1950 – June 26, 2026
Charlene Leora Parks was born on September 11, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Eldora and Carl Hill. She spent her childhood in Baltimore, where she attended Eastern High School, an all-girls school, graduating with the Class of 1968.
After high school, Charlene began her career with John...
Randal Allen Lindsay
Jun 25, 2026
Randal A. Lindsay, age 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25th, 2026.
He was born September 2nd, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Margaret Louise Allen Lindsay and Wayman L. Lindsay Sr. In addition to his parents, Randal was preceded in death by his sister, Denise Walton.
He is survived by his loving...
Justin Larry Cook
Jun 24, 2026
Justin Larry Cook
May 22, 1975 - June 24, 2026.
Justin passed away peacefully in his sleep. He had Stage 4 kidney cancer.
Justin expressed his unique style and creativity in the clothing and jewelry he designed and wore. This drew attention from people wherever he went. People would strike up conversations because of his flamboyant clothing design and his approachable personality. He...
Michael G. Schappa
Jun 24, 2026
(Chief) Michael G. Schappa sadly passed away on June 24, 2026, from complications of multiple myeloma. Mike was born on September 6, 1951, in Grand Rapids, MI, and was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Harry Schappa, and his oldest brother, Dick.
Mike attended Princeton High School in Sharonville, Ohio, where he met his wife of 50 years, Kathy...
Phyllis Jean Kinghorn
Jun 24, 2026
Phyllis Jean Kinghorn, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, after courageously battling a chronic lung infection for several years. Her strength, grace, and unwavering spirit remained evident throughout her illness, and she was surrounded by love in her final days.
Phyllis is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Bob Kinghorn, and her brother Dennis Dawes. She...
Roger Emory Furnish Jr
Jun 24, 2026
Roger Emory Furnish Jr., age 93, passed peacefully in his sleep into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after days of being surrounded and supported by his loving family.
Roger was known for his upbeat, fun personality, his ability to bring out the best in others, and his love for...
Rhonda Stewart
Jun 24, 2026
Rhonda Rochelle Stewart, age 60, passed away on June 24, 2026. She was born January 29, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Lewis Richard Jacoby and Betty Sue Jones.
She helped her husband run their family business, Stewarts Tree Service, for the last 46 years. She was a loving wife and mother. She loved her grandchildren dearly.
In her free time,...
Carol Sue (Breden) McCracken
Jun 23, 2026
Carol Sue Breden McCracken
68 of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on June 23, 2026. Carol was born on January 30, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Albert and Violet Breden. She was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School, I.U.P.U.I., Butler and Ball State University. She was a retired teacher for I.P.S. and Worthmore Academy. She was a member of...
Phyllis I. Bailey
Jun 23, 2026
Phyllis I. Bailey
Phyllis I. Bailey, 89, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Springhurst Health Campus, just three months shy of her 90th birthday.
Born on September 21, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Phyllis was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend. She lived a life full of determination, humor, generosity, and unconditional love for...
Stephanie Lynn Valadez
Jun 23, 2026
Stephanie Lynn Valadez, of Carmel, IN, passed to her eternal glorious home on June 23, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN. She was the beloved wife of David Valadez and mother of Carlos and Kidist Valadez.
Besides her beloved husband and children, Steph is also survived by her loving father, Oliver Butler, her sisters Melissa (Adam) Halcom and Merissa (Greg) Ury, as well...
Maureen Sippel
Jun 23, 2026
Maureen Sippel, 83, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Carmel, IN. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a loyal friend. Maureen was born on April 7, 1943 to Donald and Beatrice Shea in Fond du Lac, WI. She was raised on a dairy farm as a middle child, with...
Gwendolyn Pace
Jun 22, 2026
Shelbyville, Indiana – Gwendolyn Pace, 76, passed while surrounded by family on June 22, 2026. Her outgoing nature, vibrant personality, and most of all, love, will be missed by all who knew her.
Gwen was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on August 6, 1949, to parents John & Geraldine (Cooper) Deeter. She graduated from Howe Carr High School, in 1967. She worked...
Robert D. Hiatt
Jun 22, 2026
Robert D. Hiatt, 78, of Greenfield, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born on May 2, 1948, in Brownsburg, Indiana, he was born to Robert Biltimier and Dorothy (Portwood) Hiatt. After the passing of his father, Robert was lovingly adopted and raised by Jack Hiatt.
Robert attended North Central High School. On December 22, 1966, he married the love of his...
Nancy Godby
Jun 22, 2026
Nancy Lou (Ahlgren) Godby, age 83, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. She was with her loving husband and sons as she ascended to Heaven.
She was born on September 29, 1942 to parents Herbert and Dorothy (Hitchcock) Ahlgren in New Britain, CT. Nancy grew up in Middlefield, CT and graduated from Middlefield High School in 1960. Nancy...
Earlene G. Maki
Jun 22, 2026
Earlene Maki, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Born in Indianapolis to Earl and Mildred Halstead, Earlene grew up in the historic Irvington neighborhood and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Dennis Maki. Their schoolhouse...
Sylvia Gavit
Jun 21, 2026
Sylvia Nell Yott Gavit of Carmel, Indiana passed away at her home on June 21, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 24, 1934 to Charles Bernard Yott and Nell Denny Yott.
Sylvia was graduated from Broad Ripple High School and Depauw University where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. Sylvia...
