Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Debbie Lynn Mead
Dec 25, 2025
Debbie Mead (née Kelly), age 69, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana. Born on December 24, 1956, in Dowagiac, Michigan, Debbie’s life was a vibrant celebration of love, devotion, and family.
She was the wife of Richard Mead and a deeply loving and selfless mother to Rick Mead, Nick Mead, and Melissa Mead, and the late Jessica...
Maurice H. Paris Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
Maurice “Bud” Henry Paris Jr., 88, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on December 25, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1937, in Evansville, Indiana, to parents, Maurice Paris Sr. and Louise (Mangold) Paris. He married Margaret (Harrelson) Paris on March 5, 1960, enjoying a wonderful 65 years of marriage.
Maurice loved golfing, fishing, and tending to his beautiful lawn in...
Thomas H. Kerr
Dec 24, 2025
Thomas Hanley Kerr, 82, of Muncie, Indiana, passed from this life on December 24, 2025. Born February 2, 1943, in Fairmont, West Virginia, he was the son of William Hugh Kerr and Mildred Lucille (Hanley) Kerr. Raised among the hills and hardworking people of his native West Virginia, he carried with him the values of faith, family, service, and perseverance...
Mary Ann Callahan
Dec 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Ann Callahan (née Walker)
Mary Ann, 88, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly Indianapolis, Indiana, passed from this life into eternal life on December 24, 2025. A devoted Catholic, she lived her life in faith, embodying the teachings of Christ through her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for her family.
She was a devoted and absolutely enamored wife...
John E. Anderson
Dec 24, 2025
John E. Anderson, 78, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Alfred and Iva (Boldt) Anderson. John attended Nicholas Senn High School and then went on to Hiram Scott College in Nebraska.
Following graduation, John began a long and dedicated career with the Chicago Tribune from 1977...
Scott Reed McKenzie
Dec 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maestro Scott McKenzie who spent his life conducting, creating, and playing music that inspired and brightened the lives of many thousands of people. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Eldon and Betty McKenzie and the family moved to Indianapolis in 1961. His artistic brilliance shined at an...
Paul E Miller
Dec 24, 2025
A man committed to God and a dedicated husband and father who worked and cared for his wife and family, Paul E. Miller, 93, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on December 24, 2025.
Paul was born in North Canton, Ohio, to Atlee Miller and Emma (Troyer) Miller on September 1, 1932. As a young man his family moved to Florida there...
Michelle Lynn Mattingly
Dec 24, 2025
Michelle L. Mattingly, 61, left this world too soon, on December 24h, 2025. She was born June 17, 1964, in Indianapolis to parents Kenneth and Annette (Murnan) Nauert.
Michelle grew up on the east side of Indy, and graduated from Warren Central High School, class of 1982.
Shortly after high school, Michelle met the love of her life, David Mattingly. On October...
Virginia Mae Schneider
Dec 24, 2025
Virginia M. Schneider (Ginni), 81, of Fishers, Passed away 12/24/2025. Ginni was born in Paris, IL, 10/13/1944 to parents Delmar Gallatin and Odetta (Snyder) Gallatin.
Ginni graduated from Shortridge High School.
Ginni was a Weight Watcher leader, Special Needs Assistant, working with Autistic children. She was also involved in Community activities as a speaker and introduced several federal, state and local politicians...
Keith Lamar Jacobs
Dec 24, 2025
Keith Lamar Jacobs of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025, at 61 years of age. He was born on January 17, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Clayton and Lucille (Dailey) Jacobs. Keith held numerous jobs in his career, one of which one of the last was a Machine Operator dealing with Data Processing. He enjoyed...
Michael George Friedman
Dec 23, 2025
Michael “Mickey” George Friedman passed away on December 23, 2025. Mickey was born on February 4, 1959 to Robert and Shirley Friedman in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. Mick grew up in many places such as Wild Rose, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Michigan, Ft. Eustis, Virginia, Ft. Gordon, Georgia, Camp Zama, Japan, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, Indianapolis, Indiana and Las Vegas, Nevada....
Gladys M. Thompson
Dec 23, 2025
Gladys M. Thompson, 81, of Carmel passed away December 23, 2025. She was born March 1, 1944, in Roscoe, Minnesota the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Braegelmann) Erkens.
Gladys graduated from nursing school and pursued a rewarding career as an LPN. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She will be...
Sherry C. Phillips
Dec 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sherry Cole Phillips
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Sherry Cole Phillips of Carmel, Indiana, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother, cherished friend, and a woman whose heart and faith touched everyone she met.
Sherry leaves behind her devoted...
James "Jim" Leonard Calhoon
Dec 23, 2025
James (Jim) Calhoon, 69, joined the saints in heaven on December 23rd. He was a follower of Christ who sought to emulate Jesus in all his interactions with others. He lived with a rare attentiveness to people. He was a leader and a gatherer for his loved ones and family. Jim was deeply intentional in the way he showed up....
Maurice E. Maguire
Dec 23, 2025
Maurice Edmund Maguire, age 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 23, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent much of his life serving others and building lasting relationships.
Maurice was a proud follower of Jesus Christ and lived his faith through service, kindness, and compassion. He had a deep love for his...
Ronald Silence Sr.
Dec 23, 2025
Ronald D. Silence Sr., 77, of Indianapolis, passed away December 23rd, 2025. He was born on September 8th, 1948, in Indianapolis to parents Mary Belle and Jackson Silence.
Ronnie grew up in Indy and graduated from Arsenal Tech high school. A very hard worker, Ronnie was a Union Carpenter most of his life.
In 1968, he married the love of his life,...
Judith Lynn Olson
Dec 23, 2025
Judith "Judy" Lynn Olson, 83, passed away peacefully on December 23 in Fishers, Indiana, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Judy is survived by her brother, Brent Brown (Barb); her husband of 56 years, David Olson; her sons, Jeff (Angela) Olson and Todd (Sharon) Olson; and her grandchildren, Davis Olson and Russell Olson.
Born on August 11, 1942, in Elkhart, Indiana,...
Daniel Harold Stauber
Dec 23, 2025
Daniel H Stauber, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Broad Ripple on December 23rd. Dan was born in Indianapolis on December 3rd, 1946, to Paul and Mary Stauber. He played football at North Central High School and at Wabash College until his position, single wing quarterback, was eliminated from play in his sophomore year. After graduating from Wabash,...
Elizabeth Yontz Clark
Dec 23, 2025
Elizabeth Yontz Clark, born February 15, 1936, in Paris, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 9 a.m., at the age of 89.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry, her brother, Karl Yontz, and her grandchild, Zachary Clark.
She is survived by her three sons, Steven (Lisa), Scot (Patty), and Terry II; granddaughters...
John Brayton Boeke
Dec 22, 2025
Born June 11th, 1957, in Indianapolis to the late Michael and Brooks Boeke, John Boeke was a man of many passions and his life a testament to the power of consistency and selflessness. He loved to read and listen to music, spending hours each day in his library that he designed himself or in spiritual contemplation out in the beautiful...
