Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Faye I. Bias
Jan 29, 2026
Faye I. Bias of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2026, at 80 years of age. She was born in Wellington, Missouri on February 3, 1945, to the late Henry William and Violet May (Coates) Hufford. Faye had worked for American Art Clay for numerous years. She was a member of the Teamsters Local #135, American Legion Post#...
Peter Buchan Smith
Jan 29, 2026
Peter Buchan Smith, 88 of Carmel, Indiana peacefully passed to be with the Lord after a brave battle with dementia on January 29, 2026.
Peter was born on July 7, 1937, in Waltham Massachusetts to parents, Margaret Buchan Smith and Irwin Dwight Smith. His parents were blessed to celebrate 66 years of marriage. Peter spent his formative years in Massachusetts graduating...
Eduardo (Ed) Jose Loureiro
Jan 29, 2026
Eduardo Jose Loureiro (Ed, Papaw Donuts) was born March 24th, 1934, in Hong Kong, B.C.C. and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones January 29th, 2026, at the tender age of 91. Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife Marilyn Sue Loureiro, and parents Fransico and Violet Loureiro, brothers Ray Loureiro, Frank Loureiro, and Danny Loureiro, and sister...
Walter G. Justus
Jan 29, 2026
Walter G. "Wally" Justus, 88, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on January 29, 2026.
Wally was born on May 27, 1937, on the eastside of Indianapolis, Indiana, delivered by a midwife, an origin story that fit the character of a man who remained grounded, practical, and deeply connected to his roots throughout his life.
As a teenager, Wally worked as a bricklayer,...
Sandra Kay (Sandy) Doty Farrell
Jan 28, 2026
Sandra Kay (Doty) Farrell of Indianapolis passed away on January 28, 2026.
Sandy excelled as a student and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1965. She continued her education and received degrees from Indiana University and University of Indianapolis in Physical Therapy. She furthered her studies with programs at Vanderbilt University and University of Pittsburgh.
Sandy demonstrated care, compassion, dedication and maintained...
Jack Lee Boeldt
Jan 28, 2026
Jack Lee Boeldt, age 87 passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2026.
Jack was born on April 12, 1938 in Indianapolis.
He married Janet Wheeler on February 14, 1989 in Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife of 36 years: Janet Boeldt of Avon, IN.
He is survived by his children: daughter Cynthia (husband Gary) Farber of Brownsburg, IN and son: David...
Linda Kay Simpson
Jan 28, 2026
Linda K. Coffman Gilliam Simpson, 76, spent more than two decades in Plainfield, Indiana, but her story began in Indianapolis, where she grew up surrounded by the family who shaped her and the faith that carried her through life. In 1965, she married her one true love, Leonard E. Gilliam, and together they built a family rooted in devotion, hard...
Lynn Aran Gregory
Jan 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad, Lynn Aran Gregory, age 83, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lynn was born on December 8th, 1942, in Patriot, Indiana on a snow-covered day, and he departed this world on a snowy morning on January 28th, 2026. Of all the things our dad was proud...
Loyce D. Porter
Jan 27, 2026
Loyce D. Porter, 92, of Greenfield, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 27, 2026.
She was born in Scottsville, KY on August 27, 1933 to Charles and Golda (Wallace) Wade.
She married James C. Porter on May 29th, 1954. They were married 68 years until his passing in June 2022. They had two daughters- Lynetta...
Michael Kevin Reynolds
Jan 26, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Michael Kevin Reynolds on January 26, 2026. He is deeply mourned by his longtime companion, Vic Robinson, as well as brothers, Robert Reynolds, William Reynolds, Gregory Reynolds, Thomas Reynolds, Steve Reynolds, Matthew Reynolds, and sister, Sharon Graham. Mike was preceded in death by sister, Patricia Reynolds-Kowich and Mary Beth Reynolds....
Janet S. Abram
Jan 26, 2026
Janet Sue Wampler Abram, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of the family she cherished so deeply. Her life was a beautiful reflection of faith, friendship, and fierce love for her people.
Jan loved her family more than anything. She poured her heart into raising her four strong-willed and funny children —...
Warren Michael Bruder
Jan 26, 2026
Warren Michael Bruder, 87, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born September 2, 1938, to Arthur and Regina Cecilia (Thill) Bruder in Long Prairie, Minnesota.
Warren attended Country School through the 8th grade and transferred to Long Prairie High School in Minnesota, being the first Bruder to graduate from there. He enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation...
Dixie Lee Sigman
Jan 26, 2026
Dixie Lee Sigman, 87, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on January 26, 2026. Born on May 25, 1938, in Indianapolis, to the late Waymond and Geneva Shelburn, Dixie was preceded in death by her daughter Debbie Marquis.
Dixie graduated from Carmel High school with the class of 1956. Throughout her years as a Carmel Greyhound, she was active in school organizations...
Allen Christopher Ellison
Jan 25, 2026
Allen Christopher “Chris” Ellison, age 75 of Plainfield, IN passed peacefully away with his wife by his side on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Chris was born on December 8, 1950 in Indianapolis, a son of Moses and Gwendolyn (Mason) Ellison.
Chris was one of 3 children. He is survived by his siblings: Cheryl Goldman (Bill), Wayne Ellison (Ginny)
Chris married Lisa Cave on...
Della M. Bard
Jan 25, 2026
Della M. Bard
85 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on January 25, 2026. Della was born on November 24, 1940, in Greenville, Kentucky. She was a graduate of Crispus Attucks High School. She retired after 44 years from the Dietary Department at Methodist Hospital. She was a member of First Samuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father...
Marianne T. Franklin
Jan 25, 2026
Marianne Thompson Franklin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 19, 1937, to Rolla and Sylvia Thompson. She was the youngest and the only girl of 10 children. She attended Warren Central and was a member of the Class of 1956. She also attended Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).
Marianne loved the Lord and was devoted to the Apostolic Pentecostal...
Joseph Thomas Maskew
Jan 25, 2026
Joseph Thomas Maskew entered the world on March 7, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of Joseph and Jean (Dobosh) Maskew who preceded him in death. Joe was the first in his extended family to graduate from college. He earned an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University. While there, he enrolled in the ROTC program...
Ruby E. Likens Ford
Jan 25, 2026
Ruby E. Likens Ford
85 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on January 25, 2026. Ruby was born on February 27, 1940, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Katherine Likens. She had worked with her husband as meat wrapper. She also worked in her daughter’s fabric store with her daughter. Growing up she attended the Church of God of Cleveland,...
John M. Mills
Jan 25, 2026
John Myron Mills, 79, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. Born on February 2, 1947, in Indianapolis, John lived a life marked by devotion—to his country, to his family, and to the many passions that filled his days with purpose and laughter.A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, John carried his service with dignity and...
Esther M. Shelton
Jan 24, 2026
Esther Gerber Shelton, beloved mother and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in Lake Wales, Florida. Born on August 18, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Charles Benjamin Gerber and Esther Martha Graham.
Esther had a distinguished career as an adjuster for Western Electric, where she was known for her meticulous attention to detail...
