Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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...
Patrick Alan McKenzie
Dec 22, 2025
Pat McKenzie, 72, of Indianapolis, IN passed away at his residence on December 22, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1953 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Robert and Edith “Jackie” McKenzie. Pat was married to Daniese O'Neal McKenzie who survives him. Pat and Daniese were looking forward to celebrating 45 Years of loving marriage on December 27,...
Betty Lou Burney
Dec 21, 2025
Betty (James) Burney of Fishers, IN, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born in Morristown IN, on October 4, 1925, to parents, Glenn and Nell (Keaton) James. Her family moved to a farm outside Spiceland, IN, where Betty graduated from Spiceland High School, class of ’43. Betty received a full scholarship to Purdue...
Kathy Geminden
Dec 21, 2025
Kathy Geminden, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1949, to Cecil Woods and Julia (Richardson) Woods.
Kathy worked for years as a senior underwriting assistant but her true love and passion was for her family. Kathy and Steve were married on February 27, 1971, and enjoyed nearly 55 beautiful years...
Walter R. Reed
Dec 21, 2025
Walter Ronald Reed
Ron Reed, 88, passed peacefully in the early evening of December 21st surrounded by Marcia, his devoted wife of 67 years, and his 6 loving children.
Ron (Dad) was born December 14, 1937, in Quincy, Illinois to parents Walter E. and Deloris (Koenig) Reed. He graduated from Howe High School in 1955. On a blind date, in 1956, he...
Nancy A. Ahrbecker
Dec 21, 2025
Nancy Ann (Shumaker) Ahrbecker, age 88, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 21, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nancy was the daughter of Leo “Shuey” Shumaker and Katherine “Kitty” (Weatherton) Shumaker, and the younger sister of William Shumaker, deceased June 5, 2012.
Nancy graduated from Shortridge High School and Depauw University. She taught elementary...
Wayne Lee Hasket, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
Wayne Lee Haskett, Jr., a beloved husband, author, and devoted member of his community, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on February 3, 1959, in Indiana, Wayne lived a life marked by kindness, care, and an unwavering faith.
A proud veteran of the Army, Wayne's dedication extended beyond his service to his country; he was a cherished...
Linda Kay Button
Dec 21, 2025
Linda K. Button was born on April 3, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Tom and Kay Whitcomb. Seven and a half years later she welcomed her only sibling, Mark. The family grew up on the North side of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Linda was a member of the first Senior class graduating from the brand new North Central High School building in 1964....
Jack Dan
Dec 20, 2025
Jack Dan, age 96, passed away December 20, 2025, He was born July 31, 1929 to Samuel and Ruth Dan.
He attended John Strange Elementary School and Broad Ripple High School where he ran on the track team.
After graduation, Jack joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving from 1948 to 1952, including participating in the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin Campaign in Northern Korea as a...
Keymanee "Key" Rippy
Dec 20, 2025
Keymanee Katrell Rippy, lovingly known to all as “Key,” was a bright light whose life was filled with love, ambition, and deep purpose. On December 20, 2025, that light was tragically taken from us, leaving behind a heartbreak that words can hardly express and a void that will never be filled.
Keymanee was born on November 8, 2002, in Indianapolis, Indiana,...
Mitsue Riccardo
Dec 20, 2025
Mitsue (Horiuchi) Riccardo, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in McCordsville, Indiana, on December 20, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1950, in Shizuoka, Japan, to Takashi and Mariko Horiuchi.
Mitsue was the beloved and devoted wife of Richard Riccardo, who preceded her in death. Together, they shared nearly 56 years of marriage--a partnership filled with love, loyalty, and...
Marcia Belle Heaton
Dec 20, 2025
Marcia Belle VanTreese Romeril Heaton, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Marcia (“Marti”) was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, daughter, and friend. She was adored by all who knew her, known especially for her good nature, great sense of humor & wit, and love & devotion for her family and friends.
Marcia was born on June...
Wolfgang Wahlers
Dec 19, 2025
Wolfgang Wahlers passed away on December 19th, 2025. He was born on December 9th, 1942, in Goslar, Germany.
At 22 years old, Wolfgang immigrated to the United States from Germany on August 30th, 1965. He later made his home in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and perseverance. On November 6th, 2018, Wolfgang proudly became...
Joy Sharon Sullender
Dec 19, 2025
Joy Sharon Barkman Sullender, age 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away in her home under hospice care on December 19, 2025. Joy was born on April 9, 1932, in Spencer, Indiana, the fifth child of Fred and Edith (Parrish) and was later adopted at age nine (9) by Hollice Barkman after the death of her mother and father.
Mrs. Sullender received...
Richard Douglas Sharp
Dec 19, 2025
Richard Douglas Sharp, 77, was born on April 25, 1948, in Terre Haute to John Edward Sharp and Velma Jane Sharp.
Rich graduated from Southport High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Purdue University. He went on to work in retail and commercial lighting and design. After retirement he enjoyed sharing his expertise while working at Sullivan...
Hattie Louise Taylor
Dec 19, 2025
Our cherished mother, Hattie Louise Ross Taylor, was born on February 4, 1934, in the small town of Lena, Mississippi. She began her journey as the tenth of eleven children in the loving home of Ollie B. and Lodus Sparkman Ross. Her early years were shaped by the warmth and closeness of a large family, and she was affectionately known...
Mary Wheaton Tylman
Dec 19, 2025
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John "Jack" Legener
Dec 19, 2025
John B. “Jack” Legener, 96 of Carmel, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. Jack was born March 27, 1929 in Green Bay, WI to the late John L. and Anna Bertrand Legener. He was a 1951 graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Finance. From 1952-1955 Jack served in the US Army-Finance Corp during the Korean War.
Jack...
Ronald Edward Turner
Dec 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Edward Turner, 78, of Indianapolis on December 19, 2025. Ronald was born February 22, 1947 to Joseph Harlan Turner and Emma Katherine "Kay" Turner (Lawrence).
A true patriot, Ronald enlisted in the Army and served dutifully in the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, Ronald found work as a...
Kenneth Allen Chambers
Dec 18, 2025
Kenneth Allen “Allen” Chambers, age 70, of Indiana, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Plainfield Healthcare Center in Plainfield, Indiana. He was born on April 7, 1955, in Bloomington, Indiana.
Allen was a devoted and loving father whose greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his daughter, Laura Chambers Snider, and son-in-law, Daman Snider; his stepson, James Duncan;...
